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Features

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Getting Started in Mountain Biking Interested in the sport but not sure where to start, Alex Glassman uncovers the basics.

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Cycling Zonies Doing Good Sue Berliner profiles a variety of inspiring Arizona cyclists.

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Columns

17th Annual Bike Shop Directory

Publisher’s Note. . . 6

Gotta . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Moukinet, Sigg Bottles, Fruitzio, Darn Tough Socks

Fast Breaks. . . . . . . . 8 Yogaland, Edufit, Sunchaser Challenge, Kids Climbing

On Schedule. . . . . . 10 Bartlett Lake Tri, Dragon Boat Festival, Cave Creek Trail Run, Tri for the Cure

Sweat Shorts. . . . . . 24 Scavenger Dash, SkirtChaser5k, 24 Hours in Old Pueblo, Valley of the Sun Stage Race

Que Pasa. . . . . . . . . 28 The SWEAT Marketplace. . . . . . 27

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Taylor Wiles at the Valley of the Sun Stage Race

Sean Allen finishing 2nd in the Solo division at the Kona 24 Hours in Old Pueblo.

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hose were the days. You remember, back when you were about three or four. You were riding a tricycle or had graduated to two wheels with or without training wheels. My mom pulled back my hair into pigtails to keep the curly brown mess under control and out of my face for bike time. It would be a few years before helmets became the rage.

Something magical happened when the wheels dipped down over the curb. What an adventure it was to leave the security of making endless circles in the driveway. It was just a cul de sac across the street but a whole new world. Eyes twinkling, smile ear-to-ear, wheeeee rolled easily off the tongue. The reason for my glee: the then unknowing, sense of freedom.

How can one resist that youthful feeling or sense of freedom transporting ones self brings?

There is nothing like cycling when it comes to a sport. You can ride to the market, commute to work or just ride for the sheer pleasure. You can ride fast or slow, easy or hard. Whether young or old, new to fitness or a mean lean racing machine, the sport is non-discriminating and nondenominational in every sense of the word. Ride solo or with a friend or group. Start alone and make a friend or mingle with a new crowd of two wheeling enthusiasts.

This year I have been riding more during the winter months than in the past. A confirmed fair weather gal, I hate bundling up. Once the winter wardrobe was dialed in, it made braving the cold easier. It helped that Sunday rides with the No Women Left Behind group moved ride time to 9 a.m. in January and February. That took the morning chill out of the air.

The motivating factor: meeting and riding with friends or a group. Like most fitness activities a scheduled time to meet others keeps us committed. What adds to the fun is the number of women riding together. We average about 15 riders each week with a high of 25. The most inspiring part − seeing the new riders develop their skills and strength. It thrills me to see so many women riding together. When I bike raced in the late 80’s and early 90’s, 15 was a crowd at local races. In addition to NWLB in Scottsdale led by Christina Catalano, Laverne Lindsay leads the Saturdays Ladies Only bike ride. Read about both these dynamos in this months feature: Cycling Zonies Doing Good.

I am also a junior member of Giant Bicycles Women’s Mountain Bike Team put together

by Giant bike rep Cindy McFarland. Her goal was to put together a team that would be ambassadors of the sport. Cindy’s statement “When in doubt chicken out,” got me to commit to the team. Under the tutelage of teammate Martha Lemen, owner of Fattirefinesse, I am learning to ride a mountain bike. I even braved rain for a women’s Mtb. clinic and to ride with my teammates. The Biggest disappointment, most live in Tucson and I do not get to ride with them often.

If you are new to cycling or need to reignite some old flames, SWEAT’s calendar is a treasure chest filled with group rides and events to do. Whether you choose road, trail or both, freedom calls and your wheels are waiting to dip down over that curb and the kid in you says wheeeeeeee again!.

Our new website, a work in progress, finally launched. It looks straightforward, but very robust. We are adding content regularly. You will find more of what you see in the printed pages. Like the magazine, www.sweatmagazine. com is all about you. We want to know what you want to see online and in ink. Email ideas for features and profiles to atlas@sweatmagazine.com. In addition, SWEAT partnered with Azcentral.com to take our message of living the SWEAT lifestyle to the community at large.

You will find my blog postings, lots of great SWEAT contributions plus a ton of health news and tips at the site.

Bookmark www.sweatmagazine.com and www.azcentral.com/health to satisfy your online fitness needs.

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Five Important Don’ts Before Saying “I Do”

Jerry Nairn

Cycling is relatively new to Jerry Nairn, a type-1 diabetic; labeled more of a lifelong runner and a Marathon Maniac with over fifty marathons under his belt. In spite of being born with type-1, Nairn strives to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Combating the life-threatening nuisance for over 35-years, he decided to join the Red Riders for the Phoenix Tour de Cure come March 13.

Red Riders are a cycling group comprised of type-1 and type-2 diabetics.

Nairn began cycling just last year when he joined Triabetes, a club for triathletes with diabetes. Whenever possible, Nairn encourages people with type-1 and type-2 to take part in an active lifestyle. Daily exercise and a healthy diet are proven to help the body protect itself better from the disease and he lives by that. He also promotes community involvement, connecting with the athletic-diabetic community via events and organizations like the American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure and Team Diabetes events. It would mean a lot to Narin and the diabetic community if you participate, volunteer or watch the Tour de Cure on March 13. There are events for riders of all ages and abilities.

See what the ADA has to offer by checking out www. tour.diabetes.org.

St. Josephs Offering Support for Women w/ Cancer Fighting cancer is today’s world war against disease. There are numerous causes for the many different cancers. St. Josephs Hospital is allying itself with Face in the Mirror Foundation to present a series of support and education programs for women with cancer. On the first Wednesdays of every month from 2-4 pm at St. Josephs Hospital in Phoenix, guest speakers will teach women about preventing cancer and recovering from cancer.

In addition, they will provide each woman with makeovers.

Register by calling 1-877-602-4111.

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Author of Nutrition at Your Fingertips, Nutritionist and ACE certified trainer, Elisa Zied noticed some unhealthy habits that need to be corrected before the big day. In the flurry of weddings, women diet to ensure their bodies fit in their wedding dress. Behind the veil, women will sometimes resort to desperate measures that can actually backfire when trying to lose weight. Here are 5 important don’ts before saying “I do:” • Don’t skip meals. Skipping meals will cause the body to store excess calories on days you overeat. The bigger the meal, the more likely excess calories will be stored as body fat.

• Don’t dramatically cut caloric intake. Too few calories means you are also consuming too few nutrients to maintain health.

• Don’t over exercise. Over exercising increases the risk of injury. When combined with consuming too few calories, you will be left with a lack of energy.

• Don’t avoid carbohydrates. They provide your body with glucose, which provides power to the brain, nervous system and muscles. Cutting carbs also may cut fiber, which could result in gastrointestinal problems: a major concern on wedding day.

• Don’t drink your calories. Soft drinks, sports drinks and alcoholic beverages are filled with added calories from the immense sugar content.

It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle.

–Ernest Hemingway, American author

Write and Win a Trip to the Classic Falmouth Road Race Runners nationwide can enter to win a free trip to the CIGNA Falmouth Road Race Challenge on Cape Cod. The challenge is to honor those who have overcome a life-altering disability or illness and inspired others. To enter and possibly win an allexpense-paid trip to participate in the race on August 15, 2010, write an essay about how you currently have, or have overcome, a life-altering disability or illness. Share your triumphant story and tell how you inspired others to overcome adversity and why you want to race in Falmouth.

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The seven-mile CIGNA Falmouth Road Race has been a tradition for many year after year. Amateurs to former Olympic athletes take part in this event. It is best known around New England, but its notoriety attracts people as far across the globe as New Zealand.

Some race for fun, others use this opportunity to raise money or awareness for important causes and charities. The essay entrance contest ends by March 19. You don’t have much time left so get the contest details and official rules at www.cigna. com/falmouthroadrace.

– A. Glassman

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Calm for Kids Five and 7 year olds are busy, fidgety, high energy beings that won’t sit still. All parents and teachers want a consistent, easy to use technique that can be a bridge for children to reach that place of inner calm (and we want it for ourselves).

Yogaland is a successful yoga and calm program that Diane Cline has introduced into 32 Phoenix area schools. The program gives children sound physical exercise, entertainment and teaches them tools to be calm. After their workout, involving poses such as: hop like a kangaroo, fly like a bird and crawl like a crab, the children are ready for calming games.

Engaging children in long deep breathing, while sitting cross legged and palms together, creates an effect that calms the mind and nervous system. This 30 second technique, the yoga moment, even calms a room full of 30 kindergartners.

Principals, teachers and parents alike have been impressed with the pied piper trance children ages 4 thru 10 become engaged in with these calming tools. The DVD has won six awards, including the prestigious Dr. Toy award. You can order the Yogaland! Australian Adventure dvd at www.

MyYogaland.com, or contact Cline at 480-244-7676, Diane@YogaInspirations.com.

Personal Training on a Budget

Want the results of a personal trainer but can’t afford it? EduFit Personal Training Studio with two locations in Scottsdale and one in Phoenix may have a solution for you. Founded in 1998, Edufit’s program is different from circuit or group training concepts. EduFit certified personal trainers provide customized training for up to five clients during workout sessions as opposed to traditional one-on-one personal training, with nothing sacrificed.

Each client’s training is customized to address his or her particular weight loss or fitness goals or other special needs.

This allows clients to benefit from more affordable and flexible fitness options. EduFit’s per-session pricing eliminates monthly fees and long-term contracts and training is provided to men and women in a non-intimidating, upscale environment.

“A lot of people can no longer afford one-on-one personal training,” said founder and President Alan, Katz.

“Oftentimes, we are a fraction of what you would pay for one-on-one training. EduFit is the perfect option for those who can no longer afford personal training or who have never tried it because of the cost.”

Edufit recently started franchising and expects to have 25 studios either open or in development by the end of 2010 with 200 locations nationwide within five years. To get trained or learn more about Edufit call 888-433-8348 or 602-770-7050 or visit www.edufit.com.

The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community.

–Ann Strong, writer Minneapolis Tribune in 1895

Happy Campers Climb Walls It is not too early to think about summer camp. If you don’t want the kids climbing your walls, there is a place for them. The folks at Phoenix Rock Gym are happy to have them climb their walls and they welcome them. During June, July and August PRG will be offering the Kids Climbing Zone from 2-6 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Drop off the kids for some great confidence building calorie burning fun. You must sign up a week in advance for the days your kids want to climb..It is a very affordable $10 per day which includes the climbing harness and shoes. Phoenix Rock Gym is Arizona’s largest indoor climbing gym since 1992 and located at 1353 E University Dr. Tempe 85281. Call PRG 480 921-8322 to sign up. For more details on the gym visit PhoenixRockGym.com.

“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride.”

–John F. Kennedy, 35th US President “The secret to mountain biking is pretty simple.

The slower you go the more likely it is you’ll crash.”

–Julie Furtado “I thought of that while riding my bicycle.”

–Albert Einstein on the theory of relativity

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Help Endangered Species

The fight to save endangered species has become one of the great causes of the 21st century.

Organizations and people around the world are uniting to protect wildlife and their habitats, particularly in the face of global climate change.

We all have a role to play in helping protect endangered species, because once they are gone, we cannot bring them back. You can make a difference in protecting our nation’s endangered fish, plants and animals. Becoming a Sunchaser means you can do your bit for nature and help make sure we don’t let the sun set on these plants and creatures forever.

Started by the U.S. Senate, US Endangered Species Day is the third Friday in May. Thousands of people throughout the country celebrate the day at parks, wildlife refuges, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, libraries, schools and community centers.

This year you can compete in the Sunchaser Challenge on May 22, a unique adventure event to mark US Endangered Species Day. The event takes place at four stunning locations across different time zones in the county. The locations are Lake Havasu, Ariz., Lake Tahoe, Calif., Lake Geneva, Wis. and Saranac Lake, N.Y. The Sunchaser Challenge is a test of strength, stamina and determination as teams and individuals compete in various sporting disciplines to raise money for wildlife threatened with extinction. The event is run in association with the President’s Challenge, a program that encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives.

No matter what activity and fitness level, the President’s Challenge can help motivate people to improve. http://www.presidentschallenge. org/ To learn more about the Sunchaser Challenge visit www.sunchaserchallenge.com

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March 21, 2010 5th Annual Bartlett Lake Oly & Sprint Tri/Du TriFamily Racing returns to Bartlett Lake for its 5th edition of Olympic, sprint and youth triathlons. Plus an adult dualthlon, 10k and a 1500 meter open water swim is offered. The adult Olympic distance race is 1500 meter swim, 24.8 mile bike and a 10k run. The Adult sprint is a 400 meter swim, 10 mile bike and a 2.2 mile run. The adult sprints du substitutes a .25 mile run for the 400 meter swim. The youth complete sets of a75 meter swim, 2 mile bike and , .5 mile run. An adult relay is offered in the Olympic distance event. The adult 10k is billed as one of the toughest and most scenic in Arizona. All the hard work takes place take place at Bartlett Lake, Rattlesnake Cove, in North Scottsdale. The adult races start at 7:15 a.m. Everyone must have their bikes in the transition area no later than 7:30 a.m.

Awards are given five deep in all age and team categories. An awards presentation will be held later that day at the Scottsdale Carlos O’Brien’s Restaurant. Late registration and packet pick up will be held March 20 at Scottsdale Landis Cyclery, 10417 N. Scottsdale Rd. (corner of Scottsdale Rd. & Shea Blvd.) from 11a.m. to 5 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to pick up their packets on Saturday to save the $6 per vehicle Park entrance fee. The fee is included with your entry if you pick up on Saturday, if not, you will be required to pay $6 for your parking permit on site. If the race is not sold out add $10 for race day of race registration.

Registration is limited to 500 entrants. For all the details and to register today visit www. trifamilyracing.com

MARCH 27-28 Arizona Dragon Boat Festival For the seventh consecutive year Tempe Town Lake will host this bright, loud and exciting celebration. Competitive teams from all over the globe will paddle, drum, and steer their hearts out in their quest for victory. The north side of Tempe Town Lake will be utilized this year for maximum spectator enjoyment and parking.

Teams for this competition consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer, a steerperson, and three alternates. The drummer sits at the head of the boat, facing the paddlers, keeping everyone on pace. The steerperson, the most

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important person on the squad, ensures a team’s boat doesn’t run aground.

The Dragon Boat Race Festival is a symbol of Chinese culture and spirit. Dragon boat racing is a 2,400-year-old tradition. Dragons represent celestial and terrestrial power, wisdom, and strength for various Oriental countries. Additionally, dragons are believed to bring power and good luck. Categories exist for novice to competitive teams. Put together a team or contact the AZDBA to find one. Not a seasoned dragon boat paddler? Spectators of all ages should get out to Tempe Town Lake and watch and experience this colorful and unique event. Maybe you’ll even gain some good luck. Learn more at www.azdba.com.

April 3, 2010 Cave Creek Trail Run The town of Cave Creek is engaged in a monumental effort to preserve pristine Sonoran Desert lands north of the Phoenix Metro area. By annexing over 6,000 acres of State Land into the Town, Cave Creek negotiated a plan to preserve over 4,000 acres as permanent open space which will be used for trail running, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and as a buffer against rapid urban expansion. They are raising funds to support the annexation to keep the trails open. Take part in the Cave Creek Trail Run to help keep this land open. By enjoying the array of wildlife and wondrous scenery, as you participate in the 5K run/ walk or 10K run, your entrance fee will go to proceeds benefiting the preservation of the Sonoran Desert. There is also a Kid’s Desert Awareness Run/Walk. For more details trek over to www.cavecreektrailrun.com.

April 10, 2010 Catalina State Park 5.2 & 10.35 Mile Trail Run This April comes one of Arizona’s finest trails runs. Catalina State Park, Tucson is home to the most beautiful wildlife in the southwest while providing spacious trails, each with mountain views of the surrounding area.

Your course travels the Canyon Loop, Nature

April 3, 2010 Cave Creek Trail Run

and Birding Trails. It also includes the 92 stair climb on Canyon Loop and 48 on the Birding Trail.” Awards are given to the overall male/ female age groups and everyone receives a post-race breakfast, smoothies and short sleeve tech shirt. Register with more details at www.everyoneruns.net.

April 11, 2010 Tri for the Cure Ladies only, gentlemen. You can’t pay your way into this one, but you are encouraged to tell all the women in your life about it.

The Fourth Annual Susan G. Komen Tri for the Cure will be held in Chandler on April 19. It takes place at Chandler High School.

It is an event designed to promote the good health of women. The Adult Sprint Tri is a 400-meter swim, 8-mile bike and 2-mile run. The Adult Sprint Relay is for two or three person teams. The Adult Sprint Du is a 1-mile run, 8-mile bike and 2-mile run. Do not wait to change your life another day.

Now is the time to make all your health fit at www.triforthecureaz.com.

April 24, 2010 Dirty 6 The Dirty 6 is a Mud Run style event that covers 6 miles and nine obstacles. The start and finish is located in the western themed town of Rawhide at Wildhorse Pass, Chandler.

Right after the start you will get drenched passing through a wall of water, followed by cargo netting, mazes, climbs and slides. The finale includes a massive mud pit on your way to crossing the finish. The point of this event is to get dirty. The cost to get down and dirty is $50. prior to April 15, $55 after. Late registration and check-in opens at 7 a.m. at Rawhide Wild West Town. The gun goes off at 9 a.m. Good clean fun! The Mud Party starts at 10 a.m. and the Free Kids Fun Run starts at 11 a.m. Rawhide will have food and drinks and yes adult beverages will be served. Grab some friends, get dirty and have a blast at the inaugural Dirty 6 Mud Run. Event information and registration available at www. dcbadventures.com

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Name your bottle

Bin and Bulk Bags

From head to toe, you are the picture of cycling chic. Great helmet. Trendy threads.

Super shoes. OMG – is that a water bottle or plastic garbage lid? Give yourself a cool, new water bottle from SIGG, the Swiss maker of the ultimate bottles for a hundred years!

Although 20 percent lighter in weight than plastic bottles, SIGGs were named “The World’s Toughest Bottles” by Backpacker Magazine. The nontoxic lining keeps the taste clean as you switch from water to sports beverage and back. With more than 100 different shapes and styles, you can find one that makes a statement too? SIGG has joined with lululemon to add to their lines so you can profess your love of yoga or cycling or whatever. Our fav, of course – SWEAT daily!

Spin into www.sigg. com for a look at the selection. There are lululemon studios at Biltmore Fashion Square, the Borgata and one coming soon to Tucson. -JKWestlake

You’ll have to give up a few green living points on the front side for shipping from Vancouver to Phoenix. You will make up for it quickly. After a seemingly fruitless quest to find reusable bags for produce and bin shopping I fell across these irresistible Moukinet bags. They are available in six sizes from itty-bitty (6” tall x 6” wide) to jumbo (18” tall x 13” wide). These handy gems are made from are made from durable fine polyester mesh netting. Each bag secures with a drawstring and will hold anything as fine as dried herbs to objects as heavy as grapefruit.

Drawstrings are color coded for size. Use them for bin products such as grains, beans, and nuts.

They are perfect for produce shopping in the supermarkets and Farmer’s Markets. The mesh is fine enough for couscous but not flour. They weigh no more than the plastic bags you’ve been reaching for on the roll and are completely hand- or machine-washable, and they air dry quickly. Now that you remember to bring your reusable shopping bags, just store these inside and you’re good to go. For pricing and more, visit www.moukisac.com. -LMushorn

Snack on FruitziO

Darn Tough Bikers push themselves and their gear through thousands of miles of wear and tear. The thing is that their bodies rebuild themselves. Their socks do not. A newer brand promises to keep thinning to a minimum. Darn Tough Vermont, known for their merino wool styles just debuted a new run/bike sock. The reinforced toe and heel construction is combined in this new hybrid with Coolmax’s temperature and moisture regulating abilities. Ribbing above the ankle, extra stretch around the calf, ring toe construction and invisible seams add up to a superior choice in a bike/run sock. They are offered in cushion and mesh styles, in no-show and ¼ length. Suggested retail price is $12 - $14 depending on the model. They think their socks will outlast their competitors. While their new bike sock has not been around long enough to test that claim, they put their money where there mouth is. Darn Tough offers an unconditional lifetime guarantee on all their socks. The owners of the Vermont based company are so confident in what they make that they’ll give you a new pair anytime your current pair is looking a bit run down – which it almost never will. To find a retailer or learn more about the entire line step into www.darntough.com.- SBerliner

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With health and nutrition in the forefront these days, everyone is looking for snacks not loaded with sugar.

The folks from Crispy Greens have recently introduced FruitziO, a line of wholesome freeze-dried fruit snacks. They are a light, sweet and crunchy treat that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. Available in two flavors: Strawberry and Apples & Strawberries, FruitziO are emade with the finest freezedried apples and strawberries – with just a hint of natural sugar. The Apple & Strawberry was a SWEAT favorite with its sweet and slightly tart combo, no funky imitation tastes either. While the space-age silver bag is moisture free and resealable, we thought it could be a little smaller for a more compact carry of the 100 calorie contents and requiring less to dispose of. The two flavors are available in .88-ounce pouches for $3.49. No preservatives, fat, cholesterol or sodium and have been certified Kosher. To find a retailer www.crispygreen.com. -SBerliner

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Getting Started In

Mountain Biking

By Alex Glassman

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t three-years of age, you rode a tricycle around the house. At five-years of age, you took your training wheels around the block. When the time felt right, you were on two wheels and eventually exploring

the dirt trail outside your neighborhood. Now, you are slicing hairpin turns with a twenty-four-speed—whipping loose dirt at the cacti as the palo verde writes its

Photos courtesy Epic Rides taken at Kona 24 Hours in Old Pueblo by Dennis Gray

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Mountain biking is more than an extreme sport; it is a way of life. You can be a newbie enjoying the scenery on a jeep trail or an adrenaline junkie thrashing around a blind turn after a rocky descent. Whatever the skill or trail, the point of the ride is to enjoy it.

If you are a newcomer or wanting to get more technical, there are a few things you should know when choosing the right bike.

Erik Angermeir, owner of Slippery Pig Bike Shop (slipperypigbikes. com) educates his customers about the different styles of bikes and the components that make them unique. He gets to know the personality of each rider using five fundamental questions to determine the perfect bike for the job. Angermeir’s questions cover price range, materials, suspension, shifters and wheel size with all potential mountain bike customers.

Angermeir, and his sales associate and bike mechanic Mischa O’Reilly, believe one bike manufacture is no better than the other.

They explained that manufacturers produce bikes for specific reasons. One brand can be solely designed for cross-country. Another brand can be solely designed for downhill trail. Brock Boynton, Bicycle Ranch (www.bicycleranch.com) team rider and salesman, added when picking out a bike you need to ignore the brand and purchase for purpose if you want to find the right fit.

Hubert Woods, a mechanic at Tempe Bike (www.tempebicycle. com), focuses on determining the customer’s needs. He wants to know what type of riding they plan to do. His example, if a woman plans on more aggressive riding, he will recommend a women’s specific bike. It will be a better fit. A key ingredient when purchasing a bike is frame size. Boynton explained how at Bicycle Ranch, and what all bike shops should do, they measure your inseam and fit the bike frame accordingly. Body weight also determines shock stiffness and bike material. Your arm length, for comfort or performance, affects the bike’s handlebar position from the saddle.

Boynton elaborated on suspension. He clarified the pros and cons of the different suspension types. “Hard tail is going to provide you with a stiffer ride, but more control,” said Boynton. “Full suspension is heavier and provides a plush ride. It eases the impact the bike and terrain induce on the body.”

Most mountain bikes today are being built with disk brakes.

They use to be built with u-brake and v-brake systems. Disk brakes are more reliable and allow easier wheel repairs if the wheel is ever bent or a tire is flat. Disk brakes are either mechanical or hydraulic. “Mechanical is cable, like what is used to work u-brakes and v-brakes. Hydraulic uses fluid; it is more advanced than mechanical and by far a better system.”

What can you expect to pay to get into all the fun? You can get a basic, entry level bike starting around $300 with a minimum of 21 gears and front suspension said Woods. For racing he said plan on spending about $800, the more expensive, the lighter and more durable the bike. When it comes to learning to ride off road, Woods suggested learning how to shift gears instead of muscling it. Pedal at a high cadence.

Whether riding on roads or trails, it is important to always wear a helmet. Mountain biking is often considered extreme. Do not take those words lightly. Whether it is a jeep trail, a scenic ride or a race, pick out the right bike for the need and use it. And remember your trail gear. Angermeir, O’Reilly and Boynton rattled off a list of must have essentials for every rider. The necessities are water, food/ nutrition gel, multi-tool, chain tool, flat pack (pump, CO2, patches and a tube), gloves, helmet, a snake bite kit, a phone and a more experienced rider who can show you the correct lines to take.

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Boynton has been mountain biking for two years and road biking for four years, prior. “Mountain biking is great for cross training. It helps you be more aware of your surroundings, gain better bike control and overall muscle strength.”

If you currently only ride roads, the transition to mountain biking is fairly simple and according to Boynton, beneficial. Just get out and do it. It will not take you long before you can leave the comfort of your training wheels behind.

Five Questions to Think About When Purchasing a Mountain Bike

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The price range will affect what characteristics the bike has: braking, shock travel, material, shifting. It will also eliminate a portion of the bicycles you want, but your wallet cannot handle.

What materials do you want?

Knowing what material you want the bike made from will make shopping easier. Bikes today are made from steel, aluminum, titanium or carbon fiber. All have their pros and cons. Steel is the most common material and is the heaviest, but also the cheapest to purchase and the easiest to repair. Aluminum is very lightweight and can be made into any shape. Titanium is lighter than steel and just as strong. Aluminum and titanium both do not rust, but are expensive to repair, and if the damage is significant enough they have to be replaced. Carbon fiber is a new material that is molded into one solid piece without welding. It is extremely lightweight and durable, but if anything is to bend or break then the only means of repair is replacement. This of course will alter your price range and future maintenance costs.

Do you want suspension, how much and where?

Suspension is a key component to the mountain bike. Front suspension, no suspension, rear suspension, front and rear and seat suspension? Do you know how much travel you want? Is it fourinches, six-inches or nine inches? The more travel the shocks have, the smoother the ride quality. For example, riders who tend to have back problems will usually get rear suspension and/or seat suspension, whereas racers will ignore rear suspension because it adds weight to the bike. This too will affect your price limit and narrow down the final decision.

What type of shifters do you want?

There are variations of shifters and component groups to choose from. Shifters will affect the bike’s pricing and potential upgrades because the bike’s factory components are designed towards that specific shifter.

What size wheels?

Wheel size is with you for the life of the bike. There are 24-inch, 26-inch, 27.5-inch and now 29-inch to choose from. The smaller the wheel, the less work it takes to spin the wheel with a single pedal, but you will also feel every bump and hole in the earth. The larger the wheel, the more muscle it takes to move them, but you will also be able to fit a much larger and aggressive tire, allowing you to cruise over uncomfortable obstacles. Wheel size affects the frame’s design because a bike frame is designed for a single wheel size.

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Dejay Birtch 34 | Tucson | Rider, Team Manager, Shop Rat

Cycling Zonies Doing Good

By Sue Berliner

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rom top performers to others inspiring the community to ride and or help others, here is their story. The one thing

Type of Riding. All of the things that have pedals and wheels.

How many years riding. I was pushed down my first hill at 2 1/2 Sponsors. Niner Bikes, Ergon, Stan’s NoTubes, Light&Motion,Lake, DT Swiss, Swiftwick, Smith, Dakine, Formula, Continental, Chris King, Thomson, Crank Brothers Average Weekly Mileage. I don’t ride with a computer Favorite cycling event. The next one that I’m looking forward to doing.

Favorite piece of cycling paraphernalia.

Tequila Tree Zaniest Cycling Moment. Sliding on my head as I could smell burning metal.

Favorite Cycling Book: The ones with lots of pictures

Favorite Quote. 2 pedals, onefuknspeed... head up Pedals down Must have cycling snack. chocolate covered payday, now known as the avalanche Cycling accomplishments. Multi State XC Champ, Multi National Endurance Champ, 24 Hour National Champ, 24 Hour World Champ. I rode my bike coast to coast: Ft.Stevens, Ore. Bar Harbor, Maine 4008 miles.

Greatest Challenge. To get more people to ride more bikes, more often Giving Back. Birtch has been putting on (in his own words) “not so well known events” for the last seven years: Fixed Geared Desert Championships, Single Speed Arizona, Single Speed USA. He has also conducted many group rides, night rides.

in common, they all love riding. One was hooked at 2 1/2,

others attribute their enthusiasm for cycling to the exhilaration of the sports. Others blame it on that first challenging ride.

I hope you are as inspired as I was by these pedal pushers.

Don Rogers 50 | Scottsdale | Business Owner/Designer – The Rogers Group, Inc.

Type of Riding. Road biking How many years riding. 44 Average Weekly Mileage. 100 Favorite cycling event. Ride for the Children Favorite piece of cycling paraphernalia.

Garmin GPS Zaniest Cycling Moment. Passing cars in the mountains of Vermont with a backpack strapped on the back of the bike Favorite Cycling Book. Every Second Counts Favorite Quote. “I thought of that while riding my bike.” — Albert Einstein, on the theory of relativity Must have cycling snack. Hammer Gel Cycling accomplishments. Climbing Alpe d’ Huez 30 minutes slower than Lance Greatest Challenge. Racing the train from Durango to Silverton, CO Giving Back. Rogers founded the Ride for Children and The Real Gift Foundation (TRGF) to make a difference in the lives of homeless children in Phoenix. The event is a 10, 25 and 65 mile bicycle ride. In it’s 13th year, Roger’s anticipates 750-1000 riders on Sunday, April 25. TRGF is committed to

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LaVerne Lindsey 48 | Chandler | Field Engineer

impacting the lives of the over 15,000 homeless children attending schools in Maricopa County in direct, positive and meaningful ways. Learn more at Rideforthechildren.com.

Type of Riding. Road How many years riding. 8 years Sponsors. Tribe Multisport, Bagel Nosh, Get Fit sport training, irongeezelle.com, Durapulse Average Weekly Mileage. 150 Favorite Cycling Event. MS 150 Zaniest Cycling Moment. Getting caught in the rain with The Ladies half way up 9 mile hill Favorite Cycling Book. Triathlete Magazine Favorite Quote. Everything is doable... at your own pace Must have cycling snack. sour gummy bears Cycling accomplishments. 13 MS 150 bike rides, 2 half Ironman and the most important of all The Ladies Only biking group.

Greatest Challenge. Ironman 2010 and one day to have my entire email list of

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ladies on bikes, but for now to have 150 Ladies on the road at the same time.

Giving Back. Lindsey’s was hooked on cycling on her first MS 150 mile bike ride. She started The Ladies Only biking group a little more than two years ago with 11 ladies. These ladies wanted to ride but, they were dropped by the main groups and felt intimidated by the faster riders. The ride is a place where ladies can ride every Saturday and feel welcome. The first year they average 15 riders and now average 23 riders with 50+ ladies wearing The Ladies jersey with an email list of 250. The Ladies 2nd year anniversary will be April 17th, Here she comes Around the Mountain. For details contact Lindsay rastainred@hotmail.com or go to www. bikereg.com.

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Lisa Barnard 41 | Phoenix | Self-employed, sustainability “green” consultant – Brain Lab; part time adventure guide for 360 Advenutures

Type of Riding. Road, mountain, raced MBAA and NORBA circuit, riding for fun with an occasional endurance event, i.e. Whiskey Off Road How many years riding. 10 Sponsors. Luna/Clif Bar Average Weekly Mileage. Maybe 50. I’m a bit more sane these days doing more yoga and hiking as well. Used to be a 100-150 mountain and road combined.

Favorite Cycling Event. Whiskey Off Road

by Epic Rides

Favorite piece of cycling paraphernalia.

Duh, chamois butt’r Zaniest Cycling Moment. Almost getting run over by a cow in the middle of the night during one of the worst 24 Hours of Old Pueblo weather weekends ever.

Favorite Cycling Book. Not sure that I have a favorite cycling book… my favorite outdoor adventure book is Annapurna by Maurice Herzog.

Favorite Quote. It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves, Sir Edmund Hillary

Must have cycling snack. Clif Shot Bloks or Luna Moons Cycling accomplishments. 2nd place duo category 2006 24 Hours of Old Pueblo, 4th place 2005 NORBA US National Series, 1st place 2004 MBAA Championship series, 3rd place 2003 MBAA Championship series Greatest Challenge. Not giving up and riding through the night during a 24 Hours in Old Pueblo Race that had hellish weather – rain, sleet, snow, fog, extreme mud.

Mark Van Meter 47 | Chandler | Software Architect

Type of Riding. Road/Mountain/Racing How many years riding. 40 Average weekly mileage. 75 Favorite cycling event. My own personal ride from Chandler to Tucson, taking the back roads through Florence Favorite piece of cycling paraphernalia.

My Team Copaxone shirt as it represents my battle with MS. Copaxone is what keeps me on course to slow down this progressive disease Zaniest Cycling Moment.

At age 8 riding my bike across extremely dangerous roads to buy my Mom’s Christmas gift. She loved the gift and I got a good dose of discipline that day Favorite Cycling Book. No books, but I do love the movie “Triplets of Belleville”, great bicycling fun movie Favorite Quote. The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will. Vince Lombardi American football coach Must have cycling snack. RCA Cola and bananas Cycling accomplishments. Tempe Ironman 2009, MS 150 2010, Bartlett Lake Triathlon 2009, Harvest Moon 2009 ½ Ironman Greatest Challenge. Tempe Ironman 2009,

Eric Salstrand 33 | Phoenix | Real Estate Dev.

I had no idea what my mind and body could endure until I actually finished that race. It made me think how much I limit myself when I say “I can’t” or give in to what others think is a ridiculous idea Giving back. Van Meter has had relapsing Multiple Sclerosis for 27 years. He is involved with an advocacy group that contacts those struggling with MS and encourages them to continue to move forward with their lives. For him, bicycling represents a portion of that process of moving forward.

Type of Riding. Competitive in road and mountain bike How many years riding. 8 Sponsors. Bicycle Haus/ Oakley/ Trek Average Weekly Mileage. 250 Miles Favorite cycling event. Leadville 100 Zaniest Cycling Moment. While descending Palomar mountain in San Diego I was stung on the tongue, then swallowed a bee.

Favorite Cycling Book. It’s Not About theBike by Lance Armstrong Favorite Quote. “Training doesn’t get easier; you just get faster” by Greg Lemond Must have cycling snack. Fig Newtons Cycling accomplishments. 2009 Arizona Road Race State Champ, 11th Place 2009 Leadville 100 Greatest Challenge. The Breckenridge 100, which is 100 miles and 13,719 feet of climbing.

It is between 9500 and 12700 feet elevation.

Christina Catalano 47 | Scottsdale | The Williams Real Estate Company – Philanthropic Real Estate - Realtor

Type of Riding. Mainly road, but love to Mountain How many years riding. since 2000, could barely ride 20 miles.

Sponsors. Tri Scottsdale, The Village Health Clubs Average Weekly Mileage. 100+ Favorite cycling event. Of course, the Sunday NWLB Ride Favorite piece of cycling paraphernalia.

Triathlete Mag Zaniest Cycling Moment. When I pushed Laura O with a broken chain for two or three miles, until we got a ride Favorite Cycling Book. Lance Armstrong Wars Favorite Quote. No Woman Left Behind Must have cycling snack. Life Saver Gummies or powdered doughnuts Cycling accomplishments. NWLB, Tour de Tucson when I was new to cycling and had

only ever ridden 50 miles. It was amazing to finish the ride.

Greatest Challenge. When I first learned to ride with clips – pretty challenging and riding mountain bike in MOAB – amazing.

Giving Back. Catalano started Scottsdale based No Women Left Behind in June of 2006. She started with an email to 14 gals.

They now have over 250 women on the email list. The largest number of riders they have had is 24, with an average of 15 each week. The ride was created, because there were gals wanting to ride, but did not want to ride with the hammer heads on Saturday or during the week. Catalano believes the reason for their success – they stayed true why the group was created. to encourage, and support females that wanted to ride, learn how to ride in a group and did not want to get left behind.

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Taylor Lideen 20 | Phoenix | Student at Mesa Community College

Type of Riding. Mountain How many years riding. 5 years, 2 years endurance mountain biking Sponsors. KHS Bikes Average weekly mileage. Im not to sure, I don’t keep track of miles usually just time in the saddle.

Favorite cycling event. 24 Hours of Moab.

Every 24 hour solo race is close to the top of my favorites list.

Favorite piece of cycling paraphernalia.

My KHS team bike and some good chamois cream for the bum.

Zaniest Cycling Moment. Not funny at the time, having to take care of my business in the woods once or twice on every lap seven hours into the 2009 24 hour solo world championships in Canmore, Canada. Also, being paranoid of bears and cougars during that race. I was freaking out each lap.

Favorite Cycling Book. I don’t read many books but love all of the cycling magazines especially XXC Mag. Favorite Quote. “Mom, Meatloaf!” Wedding Crashers Must have cycling snack. Fruit and Coca-Cola Cycling accomplishments. 2009 Under 25 Male 24 hour Solo World Champion Greatest Challenge. The pressure I put on myself. My second greatest challenge is trying to deal with my stomach during a 24 hour race

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Ahwatukee South Mountain Cycles 3636 E. Ray Rd #6; (480) 706-0858; www.smcycles.com 3.5 14 2 120 60 3 15 • b,c,w F • • • • Specialized, Scott, Pivot, Giant Bullhead City Tri State Bikes 1385 Hancock Circle #B; (928) 758-7400 2.3 18 1 1 50 2 0 65 b N Haro, Jamis Casa Grande Round Trip Bike Shop 1148 E. Florence Blvd. #4; (520) 836-0799; www.roundtripbikeshop.com 2.8 31 2 25 20 5 15 b B • • • • • • • Felt, Fuji, KHS, Breezer, Salsa, Surly, SE Racing, BMC, Kestrel Cave Creek Flat Tire Bike Shop 6149 E. Cave Creek Rd.; (480) 488-5261; www.flattirebikes.com 1.5 6 3 1 55 25 1 15 • b.c,r,w F • • • • • • • • Trek, Gary Fisher, Klein Southwest Bicycle 29605 N. Cave Creek Rd. #103; (480) 342-9200; www.southwestbicycles.com 2 13 2 1 15 12 0 40 • b,c,cd,r,w F • • • • • • • Giant, Cannodale, Haro, Electra, Eastern Bikes Direct 2880 E. Germann Rd. #15; (480) 855-8998; www.bikesdirectaz.com 2 16 3 30 20 2 25 b,c B • • • • Giant, Motobecan, Fuji, Electra Chandler Global Bikes 1055 S. Arizona Ave #9; (480) 782-8342; www.globalbikes.net 2 4 3 2 60 25 0 50 b F • • • • • • • • Specialized, Intense, Redline, KHS, Sun,Torker Performance Bicycles 5955 W. Ray Rd; (480) 705-9001; www.performancebike.com 14 35 3 1 300 150 10 50 c F • • • • Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Scattante, Nirve, Fuji Sports Chalet 2650 E. Germann Rd.; (480) 899-9881; www.sportschalet.com 40 2.5 2 30 10 0 40 b F • • Diamondback, Marin, KHS, Fuji, Haro Flagstaff Absolute Bikes 202 E. Route 66; (928) 779-5969; www.absolutebikes.net 5.5 20 7 3 100 40 1 40 • b,c,w F • • • • • • • Specialized, Giant, Electra, Breezer, Pivot, Niner, Soulcraft, Intense Az Bikes 5 E. Aspen; (928) 773-9881; www.Azbikes.com 1.85 6 3 1 50 10 0 6 • b,c,cd,r,w F • • • • • • • • Kona, Turner, Titus, Intense, GT, Jamis Cosmic Cyles 901 N. Beaver St.; (928) 779-1092; www.cosmiccycles.com 2.3 31 2 1 40 10 0 12 F • • • • • • • Rocky Mountain, Marin, KHS, DK, Free Agent Flagstaff Bicycle & Fitness 2404 E. Route 66; (928) 526-2780 2.8 30 3 1 45 10 0 45 b B • • • • • • Haro, Raleigh, Redline, DiamondBack,Masi Single Track Bikes 575 W. Riordon Ranch Road; (928) 773-1862; n/a 2 16 3 1 70 6 0 8 • b B • • • • Gary Fisher, Trek, Santa Cruz, Sycip Fountain Hills Slippery Pig Bike Shop Too 15225 North Fountain Hills Blvd.; (480) 836-8827; www.slipperypigbikes.com 1.6 10 2 60 25 4 25 • b,c,cd,r,l,w,v B • • • • • • • Scott, Fisher, Haro, Cannondale, Niner Gilbert Arizona Bike Source 1450 W. Warner Rd. #124; (480) 988-5055; www.azbikesource.com 1.5 17 1 1 60 12 0 50 b B Raleigh, Giant, Diamondback, Redline, DK Focus Cyclery 3107 S. Gilbert Rd. #109; (480) 558-0104; www.focuscyclery.com 2.4 4 3 1 25 50 25 0 • b,c,cd,r,l,w,v F • • • • • • Scott, Trek, QR, IF, Gary Fisher Global Bikes 835 N. Gilbert Rd.; (480) 892-1315; www.globalbikes.net 4.8 10 4 2 80 40 2 50 • b,c,cd,r, l,w B • • • • • • • • Specialized, Redline, Jamis KHS, Fit, Surley Glendale Bicyle Depot 6030 W. Behrend Drive, #113; (623) 362-4100; www.azbicycledepot.com 1.9 9 2 1 30 25 1 30 b B • • • Giant, Raleigh, Fuji, Eastern, Free Agent, Electra, Cruises Bike Den, Ltd.; 4312 W. Cactus; (602) 938-0989 3 25 3 1 60 20 1 40 b F • Gary Fisher, Felt, KHS, DK, Redlin Road Runner 6740 W. Deer Valley Road, Suite D108; (623) 537-0647 1.2 29 1 40 7 0 30 b B • Haro, Giant, Redline, Free Agent, DK, Eastern Swiss American Bicycle Center, Inc. 16835 N. Park Place; (602) 938-4330; www.swissamamericanbikes.com 3 32 2 1 40 21 2 29 • b,c,r,w,v F • • • • • Trek, Gary Fisher, Scott, Masi, Haro, DK Good year Evergreen Bike & Lawn Equip.

880 E. Van Buren Street; (623) 932-0060; n/a 1.5 21 1 4 50 1 0 25 N • • • • Diamondback, Haro, KHS, Free Agent, GT Sports Chalet 15277 W. McDowell Rd.; (623) 536-8103; www.sportschalet.com 40 1.5 3 40 50 30 b F • • Diamondback, Marin, Fuji, Electra, DK, S & B Litchfield Park Arizona Cyclery & Multisport 6808 N. Dysart Rd. #140; (623) 935-2721; www.azcyclery.com 2 3 5 1 30 30 10 30 • c F • • • • • • • • Specialized, Orbea, haro, Kuota, Redline Mesa A-1 Bike Center 3638 E. Southern, #C109; (480) 641-0819; www.a1bikecenter.com 2.5 22 2 100 25 100 • b B • • • Trek, Cadillace, Haro, DK, S&M, We the People Adventure Bicycle Co. 2336 E. Baseline; (480) 649-3394; www.adventurebicycle.com 3.5 20 6 2 200 50 10 100 • c F • • • • • • Trek, Santa Cruz, Gary Fisher, Orbea, Raleigh Bikes Direct 1545 S. Power Rd. #104; (480) 981-8901; www.bikesdirectaz.com 2 16 3 30 20 2 25 b,c B • • • • Giant, Motobecan, Fuji, Electra DNA Cycles 2031 N. Power Rd; (480) 924-2453; www.dnacycles.com 2.2 7 3 20 50 6 25 • b,c,cd,r,l,w F • • • • •

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Valley Bike Month April is Valley Bike Month

So hop on your bike and pedal to the fun. Bring your family and friends to any of the fun rides, bike safety expos and events below. Complete details are listed at ValleyMetro.org n

Glendale Family Bike Ride

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Saturday, April 3

Saturday, April 10

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F • • • • • • Trek, Giant, Specialized Bicycle Haus 7025 E 5th Ave.; (480) 994-4287; www.bicyclehaus.com 2.5 5 3 1 25 40 5 5 b,c,cd,r.l,w F • • • • • • • Specialized, Orbea, Colnago, Pinarello Bicycle Showcase 7229 E. Shea; (480) 998-2776; www.bicycleshowcase.com 2 24 1 40 30 4 4 b,c F • • • • • • Scott, Felt, , Giant, Niner, Santa Cruz Bicyle Ranch 15454 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Suite A-1; (480) 614-8300; www.bicycleranch.com 4 11 4 40 40 10 15 • b,c, cd,l,r,w,v F • • • • •

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Landis Cyclery 10417 N. Scottsdale Rd.; (480) 948-9280; www.landiscyclery.com 4 98 4 3 70 80 20 20 • b,c,cd,r,l,w,v F • • • • • • Trek, Electra, Specialized, Cervelo, Mirraco Performance Bicycles 14747 N. Northsight; (480) 348-1875; www.performancebike.com 5 4 10 275 100 10 100 F • • • • • • Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Scattante, Nirve, Fuji Rage Cycles 2724 N. Scottsdale Road; (480) 968-8116; www.ragecycles.com 3.5 18 4 35 25 15 • c F • • • • • Titus, Turner, Yeti, Gary Fisher, Electra Scottsdale Sports Chalet 8690 E. Raintree Dr.; (480) 948-3236; www.sportschalet.com 40 5 3 2 30 20 0 40 • b F • • Diamondback, Marin, KHS, Fuji, Haro Tribe Multisport 1800 N. Scottsdale Rd. #3; (480) 421-9442; www.tribemultisport.com 9 6 3 1 10 40 60 0 • c,cd F • • • • • • • • Cervelo, Scott, Cannondale, Quintana Roo, Jamis Triple Sports 4032 N. 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Fry Blvd.; (520) 458-0685; www.sunnspokes.com 7 33 3 2 50 30 1 10 • b,c,r F • • • • • • • Specialized, Giant, Electra, Redline, DK, Sun Surprise Bicycles 12875 W. Bell Rd. #01A; (623) 933-8695 2.3 3 4 60 40 20 60 • b,c B • • • • • • • Giant, Cervelo, Look, Haro, Eastern, DK Tempe Domenics2Wheelers 2010 S. Rural Road; (480) 968-8011; www.bicyclewheelers.com 5 36 5 1 60 60 0 5 b,c F • • • • • • • Trek, Gary Fisher, Raleigh, Cannondale, Bianchi, Tommasini Landis Cyclery 2180 E. Southern; (480) 839-9383; www.landiscyclery.com 7 98 4 1 100 75 5 30 b,c,w F • • • • • Trek, Electra, Specialized, Gary Fisher, Marraco 1006 E. Warner; (480) 730-1081; www.landiscyclery.com 6 98 4 1 60 50 25 20 • b,c,r,w, F • • • • • • Trek, Gary Fisher, Cervelo, Electra, Specialized REI 1405 W. Southern; (480) 967-5494; www.rei.com 4 24 1 2 26 51 0 33 b,c,w F • • • • Novara, Marin, Electra Sports Chalet 1900 E. Rio Salado Pkwy; (480) 966-9139; www.sportschalet.com 40 1.5 3 30 10 40 b F • • Diamondback, Marin, KHS, Fuji, Haro Tempe Bicycle 715 South Rural Rd.; (480) 966-6896; www.tempebicycle.com 9 33 4 1 500 100 20 60 • b,c F • • • • • • • • Scott,Felt, GT, Haro, Giant 405 W. University; (480) 446-3033; www.tempebicycle.com 3 33 2 50 20 5 15 • b,c F • • • • • • • • Scott,Felt, GT, Haro, Giant Tucson Ajo Bikes 1301 East Ajo. #117; (520) 294-1434; www.ajobikes.com 5 27 5 2 30 10 0 70 b B • • • • • Diamondback, Haro, Raleigh, Rans, Burly Arizona Cyclist 5350 E. Broadway #118; (520) 745-8020; www.arizonacyclist.com 1.6 4 3 40 40 0 4 • c,v F • • Specialized, Scott, Cannondale, Niner, Fisher 4300 N. Cambell; (520) 615-7570; www.arizonacyclist.com 1.25 4 1 0 40 3 0 • b,c,r F • • • • • • Cannondale,Orbea,Pinarello,Scott,Wilier,Pegoretti Bargain Basement Bikes 428 N. Fremont; (520) 624-2331; www.basementbikes.com 1.2 27 2 1 75 14 1 10 • b,c, cd,r,l,w,v, F • • • • • • • • Schwinn, GT, Fuji, Macarei, Torelli Broadway Bicycles 140 S. Sarnoff; (520) 296-7819; www.broadwaybicycles.com 3 34 3 1 50 20 0 50 • b,c,r,w F • • • • • • • Trek, Gary Fisher, Haro, Electra, Redline Fair Wheel Bikes 1110 E. 6th; (520) 884-9018; www.fairwheelbikes.com 6 34 5 1 80 120 15 50 • b,c,r,w,v F • • • • • • • • Trek, Scott, Specialized, Colnago, Parlee Ordinary Bike Shop 311 E. 7th St.; (520) 622-6488; www.ordinarybikeshop.com 3 14 5 1 20 40 5 15 • b,c,w B • • • • • Raleigh, Bianchi, Breezer, Electra, Jamis Oro Valley Bicycle 12985 N. Oracle Road, Suite 105; (520) 825-2751; www.orovalleybicycle.com 2.4 9 2 30 20 0 20 b,c,r,w F • • • • • • • Specialized, Fisher, Scott, Felt, Raleigh 2850 W. Ina Rd. #150; (520) 544-5999; www.orovalleybicycle.com 4 6 2 1 50 40 0 35 b,c,r,w F • • • • • • • Specialized, Fisher, Scott, Raleigh, FitBikeCo Oro Valley Bicycle Foothills Edition 4749 E. Sunrise Dr; (520) 577-5511; www.orovalleybicycle.com 4.5 0.5 1 50 40 0 20 b,c,r,w F • • • • • • • Specialized, Scott, Felt, Pivot/BH, FitBikeCo Performance Bicycles 7204 E. Broadway; (520) 296-4715; www.performancebike.com 5.5 20 1 3 50 75 2 30 b F • • • Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Scattante, Nirve, Fuji Performance Bicycles 3302 E. Speedway; (520) 327-3232; www.performancebike.com 20 34 5 5 125 200 4 40 b,c,cd,r,l,w,v F • • • • Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Scattante, Nirve, Fuji Pima St. Bicycles 5247 E. Pima St.; (520) 326-4044 0.825 10 2 1 0 0 0 0 B • • • Used bikes only Roadrunner Bicycles 6177 E. Broadway; (520) 790-9394 2 4 3 50 30 0 20 • c F • • • • • Giant, KHS, Free Agent, Fuji, SE, Micargi Cruisers Sabino Cycles 7131 E. 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by Sue Berliner Kona Bikes 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo, the grand daddy of 24 hour mountain bike racing hit the dirt for the 11th edition February 12-14. The event drew about 1700 trail riding junkies to Willow Springs Ranch north of Tucson. The event is one of the largest and oldest in the country, drawing participants from all over the world. The race fills and divisions included solo, duo, 4 person, 5 person and corporate cat.

The course consisted of a 17-mile loop including eight miles of single track, double track and jeep roads. The trails for this course had been designed specifically for 24 hour desert racing. Race notes suggested bringing tweezers.

At high noon participants took off Lemans style running to their bikes. Ant White of the United Kingdom, riding Solo got in 17 laps and 289 miles in 24 hours and 2 minutes, 31 seconds. Valley resident Michael Melley, taking a break from race directing as a part owner of Red Rock Company, riding solo in the single speed division also won with 17 laps 11 minutes later. Melley said the toughest part was deciding whether to go for another lap.

In the women’s division, triathlete and adventure racer, Windy Marks won solo geared going 13 laps and 221 miles in 24 hours. Karen Rishel took top honors in the solo single speed division.

Look for more great Epic action on April 24th at the Whiskey Off Road in Prescott.

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WOMEN Windy Marks 13: 12:00:24 PM Sabrosa Cycles 12: 1:10:55 PM Team Cuteness 11: 12:00:30 PM MEN Ant White 17: 12:02:31 PM Sean Allan 16: 12:00:17 PM Dave Byers 15: 12:03:49 PM

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WOMEN Lagunita/Old Pueblo Gymnastics Academy 14: 12:00:22 PM Team Red Dress 12: 12:24:27 PM B Kitty on the MCR 11: 12:29:10 PM MEN Pivot Cycles 20: 12:07:41 PM Zia-Gem 19: 12:56:10 PM San Tan Racing/ 3 More Than Lance 18: 12:00:34 PM COED 2-Epic 20: 1:14:21 PM Fast & Sassy 19 : 1:03:25 PM Road Turtles 18: 12:10:20 PM

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WOMEN The No Pants Party 16: 12:10:26 PM Cruces Camel Toes 16: 1:24:24 PM Gogo Girls 15: 1:47:11 PM MEN Sport Systems MTC Dream Team 22: 12:06:46 PM Lost Boys 21: 12:02:16 PM Hammer Head Bicycles 21: 12:14:52 PM

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FOUR PERSON

A five mile run, catching a train, and eating a cupcake with no hands might sound like an episode of Amazing Race. For 78 teams of two, many dressed in costumes, it was for the love of sport and having fun.

On Saturday, February 6, 2010, the inaugural Phoenix Scavenger Dash started innocently enough from Friday’s Front Row inside Chase Field with some quick rules of travel, and a movement of athletes outside for the start. It was then that things started to change.

“Have you ever played Mousetrap as a kid? Find the giant version behind glass for your first set of directions.” was the first clue given.

Immediately a group of teams knew exactly where to go as the race began and they took off around Chase Field toward the Based On Balls machine by artist George Rhoads.

Receiving an envelope of 12 clues, teams immediately began to solve them and come up with their route to each checkpoint around town. Paul Kent and JoAnn Ott of team Peanuts Kill 2 strategically formed an alliance with two other teams to solve the clues, and were off to an early lead they would maintain through the finish.

For many, this was a first opportunity to ride Phoenix’s light rail system which was the transportation of choice to the Beads and Findings store for a team challenge. Upon arrival, all racers had to create a glass bead bracelet and return with it to the finish line. A Detour at MacAlpines Soda Shop had teams choosing whether or not to complete a 100 piece puzzle or eat a cupcake with no hands. Most left covered in frosting. For some teams, their most difficult challenge was finding a place downtown to purchase two non-perishable food items to be donated to St. Mary’s food bank. Nine other wacky tasks kept teams busy for much of the four hour race.

Jill Diamond and Christy Bacon of team Storming the German Castle, dressed in German bar maid costumes, finished the race in 1:45, a close second to Peanuts Kill’s 1:41.

Most teams completed about half of the 11 mile route on foot and the other half using public transportation.

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Combined Age 149 & under 4 Unity & A Schampa 19: 12:54:52 PM The Sub 1:59ers A - Team 15: 12:02:18 PM El Grupo Tres 15: 12:12:07 PM Combined Age 149 150-199: Hippie Ninja’s of Stan’s World 22: 12:51:42 PM Team Topeak - Ergon 21: 12:12:02 PM Heidi’s Pig Farm 20: 1:02:21 PM Combined Age 200 & over: Notubes.com/Weapons of Ass Destruction 21: 12:53:11 PM Team Rhino 20: 12:29:54 PM Carpe Diem 20: 12:49:33 PM

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Scavenger Dash Top 10 Finishers 1:41 Peanuts Kill 2 - Paul Kent & JoAnn Ott 1:45 Storming the German Castle Jill Diamond & Christy Bacon 1:54 Pork Chop Express Mike Parkins & Kim Murdoch 1:59 Peanuts Kill - Julie Kent & Kim Piehl 1:59 Zorgan - Morgan Stanton & Zach Chamerberlain 1:59 Stunna Runna’s - Maria Eichhold & Kristin Tegethoff

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Skirt Chaser 5k

By Sue Berliner Sally Meyerhoff does not want to be caught. At least that is the case when she is leading about 700 women while 700 men chase her and the other women. Myeroff, a running standout when at ASU and Mountain Pointe High School in Ahwatukee, made it a SkirtChaser5k three-peat on February 13.

The concept is simple: send skirt wearing gals out for a 5k run from Tempe Beach Park over the Mill Avenue Bridge at 2 p.m. Then three minutes later send out the guys to chase them. Then the fun ensues. In it’s third year, the event continues to grow, doubling in participation in just one year. Meyerhoff once again took home the $500 prize for being the first person to cross the finish line with a time of 17:05.

Scottsdale Pro-triathlete Lewis Elliot could not bridge the three minute gap. He was the first male to finish with a chasing time of 18:44 and actual time of 15:44. Elliot said the gap was a bit too much to make up with Sally leading the pack. He still enjoyed the after party that lasted well past sunset. Whether single or attached, this is one to put on your to do list.

SkirtChaser5k OVERALL WINNERS

Chaser Time Actual time Sally Meyerhoff: 0:17:05 0:17:05 Shannon Roach-totus: 0:18:40 0:18:40 Lewis Elliot: 0:18:44 0:15:44 Jon Harmon: 0:18:52 0:15:52 Jason Griffiths: 0:19:16 0:16:16 Quinn Lewandowski: 0:19:45 0:16:45

WOMEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERs

Under 18: Kameron Campbell 0:22:38 18-24: Jocelyn Buras 0:21:05 25-29: Sally Meyerhoff 0:17:05 30-34: Sharon Mckenney 0:21:50 35-39: Cynthia Golomb 0:21:25 40-44: Tricia Schafer 0:20:42 45-49: Stephanie Whitman 0:22:53

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50-54: Janice Shaw 0:26:03 55-59: Susan Shafer 0:27:10 60-64: Patricia Truitt 0:32:13 80+: Lindsey Darus 0:25:26

MEN’S AGE GROUP WINNERS

Under 18: Colton Sattler 0:30:46 18-24: Jon Harmon 0:18:52 25-29: Lewis Elliot 0:18:44 30-34: Stephen Slabodnick 0:21:00 35-39: Brian Stinson 0:22:30 40-44: Lon Breitenbach 0:20:06 45-49: Neil Young 0:21:03 50-54: Rod Kjerstad 0:27:30 55-59: Gary Dillon 0:31:20 60-64: Duane Ferneau 0:29:18 65-69: Jim Glasier 0:33:04 80+: Victor Bartels 0:28:10

The John Early Memorial Valley of the Sun Stage race is one of the earliest in the season across the country. It is heavily attended by national and international teams such as United States Postal Service, Saturn, Health Net, and Canadian and United States National teams.

The race attracted over eight hundred racers and thousands of spectators. Riders from Lance Armstrong’s Trek-Livestrong U23 squad, Bissell, OUCH-Maxxis, Kenda-Spinergy and Rock Racing were on hand. Started in 1992, the White Mountain Road Club renamed the event in 1994 after John Early, a founding member passed away.

The 18th edition took place February 12-14. The action started Friday with a nearly flat, 14-mile Trek Bicycle Time Trial held on Sun Valley Parkway near Buckeye. Molly Van Houweling (Metromint Cycling) (33:09) took the leaders jerseys for Pro Women while defending Pro Men champion, Jonathan Chodroff (Jelly Belly p/b Kenda) posted a time of 28:35, 22 seconds faster than last year. He was joined

by Chase Pinkham and Charlie Avis from Trek-Livestrong U23 p/b RadioShack, Avis went on to finish 4th overall for the weekend. Pro Floyd Landis’ attendance created some buzz throughout the weekend. His time of 31:28 was only good for 22nd.

Saturday featured the 16-mile circuit Landis Cyclery Road Race Including 470 feet of climbing per lap right before the finish. In the Pro women’s field , Nicky Wangsgard (Roosters p/b Edge Composite) won the road race but the battle for the GC overall was tight with Van Houweling holding onto a thin 4 second lead over Carmen Small (Colavita/Baci p/b Cooking Light). Small picked up crucial time bonuses and the leader’s jersey going into the Criterium.

An attack just 10 miles into the 90 mile Pro men’s race including Chodroff held off several attempts to real them back in. The break finished nearly 8 minutes ahead of the pack. Stage winner, Eric Marcotte (Team Pista Palace) moved into a tie for 5th overall.

Racing concluded Sunday with the Landis Cyclery Criterium in front of the Arizona State Capital in Phoenix. The 40-minute Pro women’s race was hard fought. Wangsard won again moving her into a tie for 15th. Small finished 4th cementing her overall win. The 70-minute Pro men’s race was a highly controlled. With half a lap to go, Cole House (BMC) jumped for the sprint and the win while Luis Amaran (Jamis Sutter Home p/b Colavita) and Marcotte hung on for 2nd and 3rd respectively. Race leader Chodroff stayed safely within the pack securing his back-to-back win of the race.

Proceeds from the race benefited the Safe Kids Coalition of Maricopa Country, (www.safekidsmaricopa.org.

Valley of the Sun GC Overall Winners WOMEN

Pro/II Carmen Small Elingvan Houw Catherine Dickson CAT III Koch Ashley Olsen Chantel Skoreyko CAT IV Stoutenburg Chrissy Parks Allen Bethany

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12-14: Syria Zepeda 15-16: Tara Mccormick 17-18: Taylor Meilahn

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PRO Jonathan Chodroff Luis Amaran Talansky CAT II Shane Buysse Matthew Carinio Devan Dunn CAT III Robert Shaw Miles Lamon Brock Logan

CAT IV Michael Mardosz William Westfall Trey Macleod CAT Va Chad Bartlett Mike Lamb Jared Jorde CAT Vb Adam Folts Jay Engle

MASTERS MEN 30+: Chris Lyman 40+: Louie Barry Amelburu 50+ John Simonson 60+: ken louder

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12-14: Zachary Edwards 15-16: Kyle Torres 17-18: Eamon Lucas

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The 3rd Annual Southwest Valley Regional YMCA Olympic & Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon Adult OLYMPIC Tri benefitting the YMCA Strong Kids: 1600 m swim, 24 mi Bike, 6 mi Run (The Swim takes place in a heated pool) Adult SPRINT Tri Sprint: 400 m. Swim, 12-m Bike, 3 mi Run - Adult Sprint DU: 1/2-mi Run, 12-mi bike, 3 mi Run - Youth Tri: 100 m swim. Bike, 4 mi, ½ mi Run, Goodyear, AZ

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April 11, 2010 Benefiting the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Triathlon: Swim 400M, Bike 8MI, Run 2MI - Duathlon: Run 1MI, Bike 8MI, Run 2MI, Chandler, AZ

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The 4th Annual Southwest Valley Regional Sprint AND F-1 Triathlon/ Duathlon benefitting the YMCA Strong Kids: Adult Tri: 2-mi Run, 12-m Bike, 400 yd pool Swim; Adult Relay: same as Adult tri distances Adult DU: 2-mi Run, 12-mi. bike, 1 mi Run. Youth Tri: 1/2 m Run, 4 mi Bike; 100 yd. Swim ADULT F-1 TRI: 1 mi run, 4.0 mi Bike, 200 m. Swim X 2; (All Adults do each discipline TWICE) Top 10 Females & Top ten Males from the 1st Adult race have a race off for the OVERALL awards

May 2, 2010 Verrado Sport’s Club Triathlon/Duathlon & Youth race “benefiting Cystic

Fibrosis” – MINI TRI: Adults: 150 yd. Swim, 12 mi Bike, 1 mi Run; MAXI TRI: 300 yd. swim, 18 mi Bike, 2 mi Run, DU Adults: 1/2 mi. Run, 12 mi. bike, 1 mi. Run, Youth Tri: 100 yd. Swim, 4 mi Bike; 1/2 mi Run, Buckeye, AZ

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May 16, 2010 Tri-Family Racing and the town of Gilbert present’s The Seville Sports Club Mini & Maxi Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon & Youth Tri: Adult Mini Triathlon 150 yd. heated pool Swim, 10.4 mi Bike, 1/2 mi Run - Adult Relay- Same as Adult Maxi Adult Maxi Triathlon 300 yd. heated pool Swim, 15.4 mi Bike, 2 mi Run, Adult Duathlon: 1/2 mi. Run, 10.4 mi. bike, 1/2 mi. Run - Youth Triathlon: 100 yd. Swim, 5.4 mi Bike; 1/2 mi Run, Gilbert, AZ

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MARCH 25, APRIL 27 Tempe Bike Clinic. 7-9 pm. Learn how to adjust & repair your bicycle. This free clinic covers adjusting breaks, gears & bearings, chain repair and safety checking. Tempe Bicycle, Rural & University, Tempe. 480966-6896, www.tempebicycle.com

MARCH 27-28 Bike MS: Round-Up Ride presented

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Heritage Park, Florence. Sarah Meeks 480-968-2489 ext 209.

MARCH 28 Tumacacori Road Race. USCF. 58 miles south of Tucson. www.aliciarides.com

APRIL 10 7th Annual Tour de Paradise. >> 8M, 30M, 62M. Moon Valley

Park, 7th Avenue and West Coral Gables Drive, Phoenix. Duet 602274-5022, www.tourdeparadise.org 18th Annual Holualoa El Tour de Phoenix. 74 or 24 miles. Red Mountain Park, Mesa. www.pbaa.com

APRIL 10-11 Prescott Punisher. MBAA State Championship Series. Prescott. Gen Garan, 602-351-7430, www.mbaa.net.

APRIL 3 Superior Road Race. USCF. Hard climving. Superior. www.wmrc.org/ superior2010

APRIL 17 Here She Comes Around the >> Mountain.

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APRIL 23-25 31st La Vuelta de Bisbee Stage Race.

USCF. Bisbee. www.lvdb.info

APRIL 24 Whiskey Off-Road. 50M. 25M, 15M Mtb and concert. Prescott. www. epicrides.com

APRIL 25 13th Annual Ride for the Children. >> 65M, 25M, 10M cycling events.

8 am. Horizon High School, 5601 E. Greenway. www.rideforchildren.com Valley Metro Great Bike Chase..

Family event. Chase field. 602-2535000 www.valleymetro.org

MAY 8-9 Flagstaff Frenzy. MBAA Arizona State Championship Series. Flagstaff. Gen Garan, 602-351-7430, www.mbaa.net.

CLUBS Arizona Bike Club. Multiple rides all over the valley. Saturdays and Sundays, Moon Valley Rides. 40-50M. 6:00 am. Moon Valley Park on Coral Gables Drive, Phoenix. Claire Sutter, 602-942-3682, www.azbikeclub.com.

Bicycle Ranch. Saturdays 6 am.

North Scottsdale ABC Road Ride. SE corner of Frank Lloyd Wright & the 101. 480-614-8300.

Bike Barn Road Rides. 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. 6 am. “No Drop” rides, novice to experienced riders welcome. Rides run from 1.5-2 hours in length. Leaves from Bike Barn, 36th Street and Indian School.

602-956-3870, www.bikebarnaz.com Bike Chalet Road & Mountain Bike Rides. Even Saturdays of the month.

Various times and locations. Brian 480-497-6514, Mike 480-807-2944.

Bullshifters Club Rides. 6 am. Road rides Sat. and Sun. from the SW corner of I-17 & Thunderbird (behind Best Buy). 602-862-6262. www. bullshifters.org.

Curbside Cyclery No Drop Group Ride. Saturdays. 4855 E. Warner Rd., Suite 10, Phoenix, 480-5986778, www.curbsidecyclery.com.

Cyclocross Racers. Rides every other Saturday starting Nov 2nd. Flagstaff.

Cross bike friendly courses with plenty of technical & fast flats. All abilities welcome. 928-774-4235, john@azcyclocross.com, www.azcyclocross.com.

Desert Breeze Spin-Cycle. 6:30 am. Sunday morning road rides (moderate/advanced) from Desert Breeze Park, Chandler. Glen Fletcher wgfletcher@cox.net , www.sportsfun.com/gaba.

East Valley Road Bike Rides.

Saturday & Sunday 8 am. Westwood High School, Westwood & 8th St. Rides geared for bicycle race training. Dale 480-964-8168.

Focus Cyclery. Thursday mtb. Rides.

Locations vary. Saturday road bike rides 6 am, 1040 S. Gilbert Rd. 480558-0104, www.focuscyclery.com.

Greater Arizona Bicycling Association. Tucson. Andrea Lightfoot, 520-461-5170, www. bikeGABA.org. www.sportsfun.com/ gaba/rideschedule.html.

No Women Left Behind (NWLB) Women’s ride. All women welcome, but encourage you to find out your average speed and be able to maintain at least 15 MPH. The goal is to reach 30 miles or more every ride. christinac1@ cox.net, www.nowomenleftbehind.me.

Pathfinders. Entry level cycling group. Sundays 9 am. 10m and 20-25m. Paradise Bakery Parking lot, Double Tree and Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. Contact Betty Denson betty@progserve.com, www.thepathfinderscycling.com Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club. Saturday and Sunday rides, some weekdays and holidays, 20-60 miles with regroup stops, less-experienced to advanced level rides. Extensive club web site. www.pmbcaz.org.

Pinnacle Peak Peddlers. Saturday Breakfast rides, 6:30 am. 2.5 hrs, breakfast half way. Leave from Pinnacle Peak Cyclery on Pima Road to Carefree. Thursday nights, 6:30 pm, 21-29M. 23359 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. 480-473-4601, mail@ pinnaclepeakcyclery.com.

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MARCH 5-21 TRIFEST. Give a jumpstart to your >> triathlon season. Numerous

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MARCH 14 The Southwest Valley Regional >> YMCA Olympic & Sprint

Duathlon/Triathlon. Adult Olympic Tri, Adult Sprint Tri, Adult Sprint Duathlon at 7:15 am. Youth Tri at 6:30 am. Oly Tri: S1500m (heated pool), B24 M, R6 M.Sprint Tri S400m (heated pool), B12 M, R3 M. Adult Sprint Du: R1/2 M, B12 M, R3 M. Youth Tri: S100m (heated pool), B4 M, R1/2 M. 2919 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. www.trifamilyracing.com

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MAY 16 Tempe International Triathlon. >> Olympic and Sprint distances.

6:15 am. Tempe Beach Park. www. tucsonracing.com.

The Seville Sports Club Mini & Maxi Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon & Youth Tri. 6:30 am. Seville Golf & Country Club, 6683 S. Clubhouse Dr., Gilbert. www.trifamily.com

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MAY 22 Sunchaser Challenge. A unique >> multisport adventure for

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MARCH 21 Annual Bartlett Lake Olympic >> &5thSprint Triathlon/Duathlon.

Adult Olympic and Relay Tri, Adult Sprint Tri, Adult Sprint Duathlon, 1500m Open Water Swim at 8:30 am.

Adult Olympic and Relay Tri: 1600 m Swim, 24.8 M Bike, 6.2 M Run. Adult Sprint Tri: 400 m Swim, 12.8 M Bike; 2.2 M Run. Adult Sprint Du: 12.8 M. bike, 2.2 M Run. 40202 N Cave Creek Rd, Scottsdale. www.trifamilyracing.com

March 28 Sprint Triathlon at Vistancia.

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APRIL 3 Ironcare Splash and Dash. Tempe Town Lake. www.4peaksracing.com

APRIL 11 Tri for the Cure. Triathlon: 400M swim, 8M bike, 2M run; Duathlon: 1M Run, 8M Bike, 2M Run. 7 am. Women only race. Chandler High School, Chandler. www.triforthecureaz.com or www.trifamilyracing.com.

APRIL 18 The 4th Annual Southwest >> Valley Regional Sprint and F-1

Triathlon/Duathlon. Adult, Relay and F-1 Tri, Du, Youth tri. 6:45 am.

Southwest Valley Regional YMCA, Avondale. www.trifamilyracing.com

APRIL 24 Las Palomas Triathlon. Sprint, >> Olympic triathlons and relays,

5k, 10k runs. Rocky Point Mexico. www.redrockdo.com

MAY 2 Verrado Sports Club Mini and >> Maxi Adult, Youth, Relay Sprint

Sahuarita Lake Triathlon. Sprint.

6:30 am. Sahuarita Lake, 20miles south of Tucson. www.tritucson.com

CLUBS Durapulse. Training valley-wide for all levels. 480-862-3076. info@ durapulseperformance.com, www. durapulseperformance.com.

AZ Tri Club. Participation is more important than placing. Free triathlon club. East Valley training. Swims at Canyon Lake, and Pure Fitness.

Weekly bike rides in Tempe, Mesa and Scottsdale. Runs at Tempe Town Lake. All ages and abilities Dr. Jeffrey Banas. 480-633-6837, drjeffbanas@ aztriclub.com, www.AzTriClub.com.

First Wave Tri. Weekly Master’s swimming and running at Arrowhead Country Club, biking from Starbucks on 67th Ave & Arrowhead. www. firstwavetri.com.

Gage Total Training. Triathlon and multisport training. All levels welcome. Train in the Ahwatukee/ Phoenix area. Jane & George 480704-1295, info@gagetotaltraining. com, www.gagetotaltraining.com.

Triathlon Training Glendale Community College. Beginner to Elite The class offers inter-class competition, field trips, sponsor discounts, exposure to outside events and … swim, bike, and run workouts guided by experts. The class culminates with competition in a Sprint Triathlon.

Class requirements: road or mt.

Bike, bicycle helmet, swim goggles running shoes and an open mind.

Mark 623-547-5349, trifamilyracing@msn.com. Phone registration: Glendale Community College at 623845-3333. www.trifamilyracing.com.

Haus Triathlon. Based on friends, fitness, and attainment of personal goals. Beginner to Kona; Weekday and weekend group workouts with periodic social gatherings. www.

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haustriathlon.com Landis Triathlon Club. Open for all levels. Training rides, runs and swims. Informative club meetings -with speakers.

Landis Cyclery, 480-730-1081, 602430-1043, mike@mikehughes1.com, www.landistriclub.com.

Phoenix Triathlon Club –Come Tri with us! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the multi-sport community. Weekly rides / runs, Monthly meetings for schedule see www.phoenixtriathlonclub.org.

TriCats U of A Triathlon Club. Come practice, race, and socialize! Open to all ability levels. U of A Student Recreation Center. 520-241-5437, tomcbrown1@home.com. www.arizonatricats.com.

Tri-Scottsdale Foundation. Goal is to increase awareness of the sport, sponsor races and sponsor athletes.

Coaching is available from Gage Total Training and Lewis Elliot Racing.

Women’s cycling with No Woman Left Behind. Group workouts schedule online. www.triscottsdale.org.

Tucson Desert Heat Triathlon Club.

TDH provides its members with organized group cycling and running workouts every weekend, various training clinics throughout the year, training www.tucsondesertheat.org or kirk_strang@hotmail.com.

Whole Body Coaching.

Comprehensive, custom triathlon coaching. All abilities welcome.

Ironman experienced. Tod Miller 602-275-9177, www.wholebodycoaching.com.

HIKING/ CLIMBING CLUBS Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Group.

Open to all hikers and campers. Meets the 3rd Tuesday of odd months (Jan/March/etc.). The club has 3-4 hikes a month from easy to moderate. Yellowallpapaer@hotmail. com, www.azhikers.org.

AZ on the Rocks. Arizona’s largest indoor climbing gym. Fully air-conditioned, showers, fitness equipment.

Beginners welcome. Classes for all levels and ages. Near Bell Rd. off the 101 Fwy., Scottsdale. 480-502-9777, www.AZontheRocks.com.

Canine Hiking Club of Arizona. 3-5 hikes per month. All ages, skill levels & dogs welcome. 623-5169422, jdeben@hotmail.com, www. mydog8az.com.

Flagstaff Hiking Club. Local club that hikes most Saturdays. No meetings but communication through email and monthly newsletter. www.flagstaffhikingclub.com, adelpha@npgcable.com.

Glendale Hiking Club. Several hikes each month. Meets 2nd Thursday of month at 7 pm. Glendale Adult Center, 5970 W. Brown. 602-2305391, www.glendalehikingclub.org.

Orienteering Club. Phoenix. Clinics, meetings & competitions on finding the way with a map & compass.

480-706-4824.

Phoenix Rock Gym. Rock climbing classes. 480-921-8322, www.phoenixrockgym.com. w.solidrockgym.com.

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Southern Arizona Hiking Club.

Tucson. 50-60 hikes per month for all ages & abilities. 520-751-4513, www.sahcinfo.org.

Southwest Outdoors Club. 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 7:30pm. Hiking, backpacking, kayaking, cross-country skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking. Pyle Adult Rec. Center, 655 E. Southern, Tempe. Ed, 480-921-3821.

Sierra Club Singles. Hiking, biking, backpacking, camping, climbing, canyoneering & caving, 480-654-1234.

Take-a-Hike Club. Take a Hike is an outdoor club for active adults in Arizona.

Variety of activities including hiking, backpacking, rock-climbing. Meet at 6:30-7:00 pm Wed. Old Chicago, SW corner Alma School & US-60, Mesa.

480-694-1195 http://groups.yahoo. com/group/takeahikeaz/.

Tucson Orienteering Club. For beginners to experienced orienteerers.

Peg 520-628-8985. www.tucsonorienteeringclub.org.

INLINE/SKATING CLUBS Predator Speed Skate & Cycle Club.

Predator Speed Skate Club is the largest speed-skating club in the southwest, and is one of the largest outdoor clubs in the nation. Mark Gaylor 602274-5840, www.predatorspeed.org.

Phoenix Fun Skate. Monthly skate organized by Phoenix AZ Inline Skate School 480-570-3306, www.

PhoenixAZinline.com.

Tucson Inline SK8 Club. Sundays.

Afternoon social skate. Fast Eddie 520-722-7434, www.skatetucson.org.

ROWING/ PADDLING MARCH 27-28 2010 Arizona Dragon Boat Festival.

8 am. North side Tempe Town Lake.

A variety of team categories and fun festival. www.azdba.com

CLUBS Arizona Dragon Boat Association. The association invites young and old, or all abilities to participate in a 2500 year old paddling sport. Svasquez2@ cox.net, www.azdba.com.

Arizona Dragon Diva’s. Women’s dragon boat team now forming, all abilities welcome. Practices Tempe Town Lake. info@azdragonriders. com, www.azdragonriders.com/azdivadragons.html.

City of Tempe Rowing Classes.

Classes for ages 13 & up & for all abilities & skill levels. Enrollment for our Junior or Masters competitive program is ongoing. 480-350-5200, www.tempe.gov/pkrec.

City of Peoria Outdoor Adventure Kayaking Classes. ACA certified classes for adults and children.

Ongoing at Lake Pleasant. Call 623773-7725.

Polynesian Outrigger Canoe Club Na Leo ‘O Ke Kai. Experience island style fun and exercise. Tempe Town Lake, North side of Lake at white umbrellas on East side of boat launch. Tue & Thu 5:30 pm Sat 8:00 am. Look for Andrew, Janet, Peggy, or Auntie Diane.No

equipment needed. 602-821-0641 or 626-200-9440. www.outriggeraz.com Rio Salado Rowing Club. RSRC member open row. Twice-Daily open rows. Junior rowing for ages 13-17 yrs. old. New classes start beginning of each month. Boatyard, behind the Red River Music Hall on Mill Avenue & Curry Street, Tempe Town Lake. www.Riosaladorowing.org.

Southern Arizona Paddlers Club.

Second Monday of every other month starting in January, AZ Game and Fish Building, 555 N. Greasewood Rd., Tucson, 7 pm. vicepresident@soazpaddlers.org, www.soazpaddlers.org.

RUNNING/ WALKING MARCH 6 Run for Ryan House. 13.1 M at 7 am.

5K at 7:30 am. Market Street at DC Ranch, North Scottsdale. Tempe Ligett, 480-538-3540.

Sunrise at Old Tucson Cross Country Trail Run. 4M dirt trail, 4M run/walk, 1M fun run/walk. Randy Accetta, 520-9910733. www.arizonaroadrunners.org

MARCH 7 unTEAL A Cure 5k Run/Walk. 8:30 am.

Kiwanis Park, Tempe. Erin Massey, 602343-8470. www.tgenfoundation.org.

MARCH 13 Spring Stampede 10K. 9 am. Rumsey Park, Taylor Pool in Payson. Mary McMullen, 928-474-5242 ext 7.

St. Paddy’s Day Fun Run. 5K and 10K at 9 am. Lake Havasu City. Crystal Alger, 928-453-4100.

Make a Wish Foundation: Walk for Wishes. 5k run, 5k walk, 1M fun run/walk. Kiwanis Park, Tempe. Liz Kaplan. 602-395-9474 ext 126.

Race for Goodness Half Marathon, 5k run/walk. Pierson Vocational High School. 451 Arroyo Blvd., Nogales.

Anna Kennedy 520-401-7524.

Midtown Sertoma 5k Run/Walk for Better Hearing. Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind 1200 W. Speedway, Tucson. www.everyoneruns.net.

MARCH 14 St. Patty’s Day 8K. 7:30 am. Kiwanis Park, Tempe. Peggy, 623-363-8438

MARCH 20 The Nun Run. 8 am. Victory Lane Sports Park, Glendale. www.4peaksracing.com

MARCH 21 5k Walk-N-Run for Success. ASU. Chris Coffman. 602-796-7875.

CAAFA 5k Race for Safety. 8 am.

Prospector Park, Apache Junction.

Constance Halonen, 623-330-0913.

MARCH 27 Measure of Love 10K Trail Run. 10k run, 4.5M hike, 1M kids run. McDowell Mtn. Regional Park. Jessica Kleaver.

602-955-4050 ext. 118.

Urban Dare Phoenix. 12 pm. Jackson’s on 3rd, Phoenix. www.urbandare.com

APRIL 3 Cave Creek Trail Run. 5K Run/ >> Walk, 10K Run. 8 am. 44000

N. Spur Cross Rd. by Spur Cross Ranch parking lot, Cave Creek. www. cavecreektrailrun.com.

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Hunter’s Runners. 5k, 1M fun run. www.huntersrunners.com

APRIL 10 Everyone Runs Catalina State Park 5.2 & 10.35 Mile Trail Run. 10.35M, 5.2M. 7:30 am. Catalina State Park (Oracle Rd south of Tangerine), Tucson. www.everyoneruns.net.

Havasu Half Marathon & 5K. London Bridge Beach, Lake Havasu City.

Karen Opperud. 928-855-4887.

Phoenix First 5K “The Dream Run.” Arthur Lee. 602-867-7117 ext 1344.

Hope for Haiti 5k Run/Walk, 1M fun run. 7 am. Kiwanis Park, Tempe. www.arizonaroadracers.com.

APRIL 17 6th Annual Pat’s Run. 4.2M >> run, 1/2M kid’s run, 4.2M

wheelchair special. Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe. www.patsrun.com

APRIL 24 Dirty 6 – 6 Mile “Mud Run.” 6 >> miles and loads of obstacles

and mud. Rawhide Wild West Town at Wild Horse Pass, Chandler. www. dcbadventrues.

Ahwatukee Foothills Family YMCA 5K Run/Walk & Betsy Rodiles One Mile Family Fun. 8 am. Ahwatukee YMCA, Phoenix. Craig & Tobi McCarthy 602-538-9017.

Run for the Cheetah . 5k, 1M, 100 yard kids dash. 6:30 am. Pagago Park, Ramada 9 & 10, next to Phoenix Zoo. www.runforthecheetah.org/phoenix

MAY 1 Mad Mud Run Phoenix. 4M obstacle course with mud pit finish. 9 am. Macdonalds Ranch, North Scottsdale. www.madmudrun.com Prescott YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon. 26.2, 13.1. 10k. 6 am.

Courthouse Square, Prescott. www. prescottymca.org.

CLUBS Marathon Coaching Consultants.

“Human kindness through running” Running Club and Personal Training Across the Valley. Group runs: Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.

Track workouts: Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach David Allison: 480-326-1495, www.marathoncoachaz.com.

Northern Arizona Trail Runners Association. NATRA’s mission is to promote trail running in Northern Arizona to folks of all abilities. Saturday group runs on various trails. nsw1731@ earthlink.net, www.natra.org.

Phoenix Hash House Harriers. A drinking club with a running problem hosts non-competitive “Hare & Hound” runs “hashes” each Sat. at various locations. 602-230-JERX, http://phoenixhhh.org/.

Run AZ. 7 pm. Tues. & Thur. runs.

Run AZ, 48th & Warner, Ahwatukee.

480-592-0900. www.runaz.net.

Scottsdale Running Company. Tue. & Thurs. runs 6:30 pm, 6:30 am Sat. 6941 N. Hayden #B-4. 480-9484436, www.scottsdalerunningco.com.

Sole Sports Running Club. Group Runs and Marathon Training. Long Runs Sat. & Wed. Mornings, Mon. & Thur. evenings. Track Workout

Wednesday Evenings. www. solesportsrunning.com.

Team in Training. Training for Rock N’ Roll AZ. Teams to walk or run a variety of marathons to help find a cure for leukemia. All fitness levels welcome.

602-788-8622, 800-568-1372.

The Running Shop. Weekly Wednesday evening group runs.

6:00 pm. Open to everyone. 3055 N Campbell suite 153, 520-325-5097, www.runningshopaz.com.

Zonie Hash House Harriers.

Regularly scheduled hare & hound chases, generally in the Chandler/ Tempe area. 480–821-0471, www. zoniehhh.org.

SWIMMING March 21 5th Annual Bartlett Lake Olympic & Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon/Open Water Swim. Adult Olympic, Relay Tri, Adult Sprint Tri, Adult Sprint Du, 1500 meter open water swim. Tri Family Racing: 602-564-0717

MAY 1 Arizona Open Water Swim >> Series 1. 2000/4000 meters. 9

am. Saguaro Lake, Key Hole Recreation Area Mesa. www. dcbadventures.com.

MAY 29 Open Water Swim Series >> 1.Arizona 2000/4000 meters. 9 am.

Saguaro Lake, Key Hole Recreation Area Mesa. www.dcbadventures.com.

Arizona Masters Swimming. Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting aquatics fitness and swimming events within the State of Arizona. Part of United States Masters Swimming. 480-365-0037, www.azlmsc.org.

Camelback Coaching. Swim workouts at noon M, W, F. 12-1pm. Scottsdale JCC. Drop ins welcome. 480-3633867, www.camelbackcoaching.com Sun Devil Masters. Variety of programs. 25+ workouts a week.

Scottsdale and Tempe pools. 602818-4790, www.sundevilmasters.com.

MISCELLANEOUS FEBRUARY- APRIL Grand Canyon State Games Winter Games. A variety of sports held at various venues in and around metro Phoenix and Flagstaff. www. gcsg.org.

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