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Lyle Pearson 200 Relay from Boise to Sun Valley to be Held on May 30, 2020

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Riders in the 2019 Lyle Pearson 200. Photo by Nadine Carter

By Dave Iltis The Lyle Pearson 200 is a longstanding road relay ride that stretches 200-miles from Boise to Sun Valley, Idaho. This year’s event will take place on May 30, 2020 and is the 14th edition of the ride. Previously run by Mike Cooley and George’s Cycles, the shop turned the ride over to timing company OmniGo! and the team of Katie Hedrich and Tony Restuccia. In the announcement earlier this year, Cooley stated, “The LP 200 is a one-of-a-kind classic but it is time to breathe some fresh air into it, and OmniGo! has that capability”.

We caught up with the new organizers to ask them some questions about the event.

Cycling West: Tell us about the event? Is it a race? A ride? Or both?

OmniGo!: The LP200 is technically a ride but the spirit of the participants makes it more of a race. Most everyone is trying to go for their best time and the event is timed. Real time results are posted on a large screen at the finish BBQ and online.

There will also be KOM/QOM sections for bragging rights and everyone receives a finisher’s award. One unique feature are the time bonuses given which really evens the playing field. Weekend warriors will be able to compete right along with the experts. This has been a long-time popular feature of the event.

CW: What’s the course like? How long does it take to finish?

OG: Both the 200- and 100-mile course travel through some of the most beautiful mountains in Idaho.

There is plenty of climbing, fast descents and long valley flats. The fastest time on the 200-mile course is under 8 hours, and most teams finish between 9 and 11 hours. The 100mile route generally takes between 5 and 8 hours.

CW: It’s a relay ride, how does this work for teams? What logistics should teams be prepared for?

OG: The 200-mile route consists of either 4 or 6 person teams and starts at BarClay Bay just outside Boise by the Lucky Peak Dam. The 100-mile route starts in Grandjean, Idaho and is for solos or 2 person teams. Each team is allowed 1 or 2 team support vehicles. There are 9 fixed transitions areas for the 200-mile course and 4 on the 100-mile route. Teams can decide how many riders will be

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COMMUTER COLUMN

Wave Delineators: Budget Bike Lane Protection that Works meetings, and wanted to explore the practical uses of such infrastructure.

Wave Delineators are essentially a bike lane that uses physical dividers to separate cyclists from vehicles, without the need for expensive concrete infrastructure or less appealing flexible cones. These physical barriers come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials, as well as differing levels of permanence and protection.

The aesthetics of the wave format make it a great way to incorporate Wave delineated bike lanes at the intersection of 700 South and 300 East in Salt Lake City. Photo by Turner Bitton

Communities across the country, from Arlington, Virginia to Los

By Turner C. Bitton As demand for safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists continues to grow, pressure is building on local transportation officials to provide bicycle infrastructure. Constricted transportation

budgets

remain

beholden to automobiles, and residents are often left without the critical infrastructure they need to commute safely by bike.

Given these constraints, creative communities are looking for afford-

Angeles, California, have opted for a more affordable alternative to let

a more artistic approach to cyclist safety while supporting community character.

With research showing that protected bike lanes can increase bicycle traffic by upwards of 75%, it is

the proverbial rubber hit the road

imperative that bicycle infrastructure

before permanent infrastructure can

be incorporated into all transporta-

be built.

tion planning. This can create a ten-

So-called Wave Delineators are

dency to trade Peter for Paul in many

popping up in communities across

planners’ minds and as a result, more

the country. Observant cyclists in Salt Lake City, Utah will note that the city is now implementing this inexpensive form of bicycle infrastructure. I snapped a photo of these

able opportunities to create safer

curious things at the end of the sum-

experiences for resident cyclists.

mer while I was commuting between

expensive forms of infrastructure are often delayed until major renovations or repairs are underway on streets. Wave delineated – and other forms – of flexible, semi-permanent infrastructure can open the door to a cheaper, less resource-intensive process of establishing bicycle-centric infrastructure along roadways without protected lanes.

Los Angeles is the in midst of a multi-year demonstration project testing whether such flexible infrastructure improves cyclist safety, and anecdotal evidence suggests that safety is improving. Cyclists are reporting higher rates of satisfaction

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Wave delineated bike lanes at the intersection of 700 South and 300 East in Salt Lake City. Photo by Turner Bitton

with commuting, and are urging the

thread the needle of building out

local government to place more of

comprehensive infrastructure on a

the waves in other parts of the city.

budget. As the city explores the use

Recent research from Monash

of wave delineated bike lanes, a cer-

University in Australia demonstrates

tain degree of driver education will

what cyclists have long been able to

happen organically and this, above

confirm – painted lanes do not go far

all else, will make the area a bit safer.

enough to protect cyclist safety. In fact, the study indicates that drivers

Turner C. Bitton is an avid cy-

tend to pass closer to bicyclists when

clist and is well-known for his

there’s a white stripe and no barriers

commitment to public service.

than when there’s no bike lane at all.

He lives in the Glendale neigh-

Adding a vertical element, even a

borhood of Salt Lake City with

flexible one can enhance the safety

his husband Chase and their

of cyclists.

two dogs Charley and Moose.

Given Salt Lake City’s geogra-

If you have a suggestion for a

phy and recognizing the financial

commuter profile, have a com-

considerations of building perma-

muter question, or other com-

nent infrastructure, it appears that

ments, please send it to lou@

wave delineated bike lanes could

cyclingutah.com.

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TRAVEL

Upper Echelon’s Tours Offer Luxury Cycling Experiences

Riding with Upper Echelon Cycling Experiences. Photo courtesy Upper Echelon

Riding in Italy with Upper Echelon Cycling Experiences. DNA Cycling provides custom kits for the tours. Photo courtesy Upper Echelon

By Steven Sheffield Upper Echelon Cycling Experiences is a travel company of luxury bike tours brought to you by Dave Harward and Breanne NalderHarward of PLAN7 Endurance Coaching. We sat down with Dave and Breanne to ask a few questions.

Cycling West: Tell us a bit about Upper Echelon Cycling Experiences.

DH: We started in 2018 with a trip to Italy with DNA Cycling and it was such a blast we knew we wanted to make this into a distinct company.

We added a gravel camp on the Burr Trail and into Lake Powell in 2019, did a lot of recon for future trips,

some of the most incredible locations to ride in NorCal: vineyards, rolling hills, short punchy mountains, and of course lots of warm sun. Lodging is at a private estate on vineyard in Healdsburg so the wine tour experience is definitely part of it, and every person/couple gets a master suite. We even have some special friends joining us, including local wine makers and the gravel queen herself, Alison Tetrick.

BN: We’re so excited about the Italy trips this year. The magic of the Dolomites will offer really advanced riding and having Damiano as our guide means clients will ride with a world class pro and hearing his stories. Then our trip to the Veneto province will be a bit more moderately paced while still enjoying big rides to iconic places like Monte Grappa. At all of our trips, guests will stay in a luxurious private villa, and will be fully supported with a mechanic and soigneur who will be able to make sure that both your bike and your body are in perfect working order before the next day’s ride.

CW: Wow, these trips sound incredible. What does the pricing look like?

DH: We like to say that once you Great meals are part of the Upper Echelon Cycling Experience. Photo cour- arrive to an Upper Echelon experitesy Upper Echelon ence, you don’t take out your wallet unless it’s to buy yourself a souand had our 2nd tour in Italy. 2020 everything on the trips, so all our clivenir.

We ask for an initial deposit ents have to do is ride their bikes and is so exciting as we are hosting tours in Sonoma Wine Country, a gravel enjoy themselves. Our staff makes to secure your spot and then the trip based out of Boulder Utah, our sure that every bike is working well, remainder about a month before the trip. Prices vary depending on trip signature trip to Italy with DNA, and that everyone has what they need location, length, and single/double to eat, drink, and that the places we an advanced tour in the Dolomites occupancy to rooms. with Damiano Cunego (winner of stay are luxurious and comfortable.

As a registered dietician and nutrithe grand tour Giro d’Italia in 2004). tion coach, I work directly with the CW: Is there anything else that you would like to add?

CW: What made you branch into chef to plan meals to ensure that BN: We do custom trips too! If you not only taste fabulous, but contain doing tours on top of your busy all the necessary nutrients to fuel want to go anywhere in the world on coaching schedules? our guests for optimal performance road, gravel, or MTB, we can put it DH: Riding bikes is our life. We while riding. Most of all, we work together! Contact us with your dream love our world of coaching athletes, hard to make each trip a fun and trip and we’ll make it happen for you traveling, training, and racing so unique experience that would be and your group! All details on trips much that we wanted to expand into hard to put together on your own. can be found on our website, and taking people to places we love to Let us do the logistics! you can follow us on Facebook and ride and share our passion. What Instagram. If you have any questions, could be better than spending a week CW: What can riders expect form an shoot us an email upperechelon@ riding with friends in exotic places Upper Echelon experience? plan7coaching.com or check out the and ending each day with a massage DH: Awesomeness! For example, website, upperecheloncyclingexperiand the local cuisine and culture? the Sonoma trip in June will include ences.com BN: We essentially take care of

Riding with Upper Echelon Cycling Experiences. Photo courtesy Upper Echelon

Early Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 7 US Forest Service Asks Congress for Funding for Trail Maintenance

Lyle Pearson Relay Continued from page 3 on the road for each section with a

The United States Forest Service (USFS) needs $455 million a year over the next decade for trail maintenance, it told Congress. It did get that amount last year and requested it in its current budget. Its FY 21 budget request also asks for permission to use money from the Roads and Trails Fund for trail repair.

Timber loggers put 10 percent of their revenue into the fund to build, which is used for roads and bridges that help them get to the trees they chop down, but currently not for bike trails.

At a February hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, USFS Deputy Chief Chris French testified that the service improved 196 miles of trail under the Federal Lands Transportation Program, which supports construction on infrastructure

maximum of 3 and in some sections, only 1 for safety. All team members can ride the final section to the finish and time is taken from the first team member across the line. Transition areas have porta-potties, but teams should be prepared to bring all food and water. Full rules are listed on the event website.

CW: Tell us about the history or natural history of the area. What sort of sights will riders see along the way?

OG: The most amazing part of the LP200 route is the scenery. The view is unsurpassed as participants ride on the more remote Idaho highways staying away from any busy urban areas. It passes through 4 differ-

Wood River (928) 537-8888 and

ent Idaho counties and showcases

North Fork (928) 537-8888 camp-

several mountain ranges including

grounds.

Ride details: May 30 — Lyle Pearson 200-mile Team Challenge, Boise, ID, 15th annual team relay

the mighty Sawtooths with 57 peaks over 10,000 ft! Also included are

that accesses high-use recreation sites and economic generators located on federal lands.

French also stated that new rules relaxing regulations under the National Environmental Protection Act will help USFS manage trails. The controversial new rules exclude some types of projects from environmental reviews. The new rules “when fully implemented will reduce process delays for routine activities by months or years,” French testified. (https://transportation.house.gov/imo/media/doc/ Testimony-French.pdf).

Since USFS does not get nearly enough money to maintain its roads, the agency has set four criteria for prioritizing projects, in order.

Number three consists of “projects that improve access to recreation sites and trails,” French told the subcommittee.

-Charles Pekow

Riders in the 2019 Lyle Pearson 200. Photo by Kelly Dustin

CW: Is there anything else that you

race from Boise to Sun Valley. 200-

Ketchum in the Sun Valley Area. It

cial rate for participants. It is in the

would like to add?

and 100-mile route through chal-

Boulder Mountains. The Salmon and

is a great way to experience some of

heart of downtown Ketchum and a

OG: The LP200 is truly a one-of-a-

lenging mountain terrain. 200-mile

Wood Rivers border the highway at

the most stunning scenery in Idaho.

great location to access Ketchum’s

kind event. It has a strong loyal fol-

route consists of 4 or 6 person teams

nightlife. Use this link or call (888)

lowing and we are happy to carry on

and 100-mile route either solo or

great views of the White Cloud and

times and much of the route is either nestled in lush coniferous forests or

CW: When the ride is over, where

218-3282 and mention you are par-

the tradition. Year after year partici-

2 person teams. Participants finish

wide-open mountain valleys. Galena

can people stay in Sun Valley? Is

ticipating in the LP200: https://bit.

pants gather at the finish BBQ and

with BBQ and Sawtooth brew in

Pass has a breathtaking vista and is

there camping nearby?

ly/395FUg1

share great memories. We feel once

beautiful Ketchum., Katie Hedrich,

the last big climb before dropping

OG: The Limelight Hotel is the

There are also several campgrounds

you have experienced it, you are sure

951-733-5198, katie@omnigoevents.

into the historical resort town of

LP200’s host hotel and has a spe-

north of Ketchum including the

to come back again. Welcome!

com, lylepearson200.com

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BOOK REVIEW

Paul Maunder’s The Wind at My Back Faces Some Headwinds

By Lou Melini Paul Maunder is a writer and a cyclist. He has combined his profession and his passion to write The Wind at my Back, which the New York Times would likely characterize as a good summer read.

I define a “good summer read” as a book that is well-written and holds some interest, but that you can easily put away, perhaps for a couple of weeks, and then pick up the book again to continue reading without feeling like you need to start over.

In general, there isn’t much to this book that would push you to read it quickly.

Mr. Maunder intersperses noncycling info about his life, of his home country of England, and other tidbits of information throughout the book to break up what is primarily an autobiographical account of his life on the bike, as implied by the book’s subtitle, “A Cycling Life.”

This style of writing is familiar to me, as it brings variety to what would be a one-topic book, a very short book. In my opinion, for this style to be successful, a large portion of the sub-topics need to be as interesting as the primary. Unfortunately, in this, Mr. Maunder didn’t quite succeed.

The writing that was about cycling was good and held my inter-

est.

“Most Saturday mornings he and my father would go for a ride and sometimes I’d tag along. They rode side by side, chatting, while I tucked in behind, sheltered from the wind, listening to their conversation and watching the miles slip by. John had something of the fifties cycle tourist about him. He rode a dark green bike, always clean and well maintained. From his saddle hung an old but robust Carridice saddlebag of black canvas and leather …”

At a later age: “From the first pedal stroke I was climbing. Soon out of the village, legs complaining at being asked to work so hard, the road turned gently back and forth. The gradient was manageable but unrelenting. As my muscles began to soften, sweat rose to my skin, then began to bead on my forehead and run down from my temples.”

You may have noted in the above paragraph that the saddlebag is made

by Carridice, a British company. Mr. Maunder is from and the book is set in England. I could relate to his rides through the countryside, but with some difficulty. He uses some British colloquialisms that at times can be difficult for Americans to grasp. For example, the use of “kerb” for curb is easy and “boot” for trunk of a car was obvious in its use, but it took me some time to figure out

that “casquette” is a cycling cap, and I am still wondering over “chivvied by fear”.

The non-cycling aspects of Mr. Maunder’s story were mostly lacking in interest to me. His use of metaphors and other descriptors left me puzzled at times.

“Its cover has a picture of Cheever standing on a railway platform. Hands in pockets, wearing a heavy blazer and an oatmeal jumper, he gazes into the camera with an expression that seems to combine boredom, confrontation and bemusement.”

I have no idea how to picture someone looking bored, confrontational, and bemused all at the same time. There are too many other passages similar to that small piece that prevented the book from capturing my full attention, and which allowed me to put the book away for a few days.

I managed to read the book, but it took longer than I had originally anticipated when I received it from the publisher’s U.S. distributor. It is not a book that will hit any of my top-10 lists. Overall, however, I enjoyed the writing as it pertained to cycling.

The Wind at my Back: A Cycling Life, by Paul Maunder (Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London, 2018, ISBN: 978-1-4729-4813-7)

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ADVOCACY

Interview with Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Chair of the Congressional Bicycle Caucus

By Charles Pekow

Rep. Earl Blumenauer is a strong proponent of bicycling in the House of Representatives. Photo from blumenauer.house.gov

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) founded and co-chairs the Congressional Bicycle Caucus. An avid cyclist himself, he has perhaps championed bicycling more than anyone else in Congress. Since being elected, he has introduced or cosponsored more than 100 bills that would improve conditions for bicyclists. In this Congress, he introduced legislation to clarify that bikeshare programs can get federal funds, to restore and expand tax benefits for bicycle commuters, and to implement Vision Zero to end bike fatalities.

Blumenauer answered questions

put to him in writing by Cycling West:

Cycling West: How many members does the Congressional Bicycle Caucus currently have?

Rep. Earl Blumenauer: The caucus has 108 members, more than a quarter of the House of Representatives.

CW: What activities are planned and have been recently conducted? What has CBC accomplished to promote bicycling across the country?

EB: The leadership of the Bike Caucus has introduced multiple pieces of legislation that would incentivize biking to work, encourage greater multimodal connectivity, and improve safety for vulnerable roads users. The caucus has also educated members and staff about federal bike programs through congressional briefings and kept congressional offices engaged and aware of recent developments in the cycling community.

I hope to work with caucus members to improve the surface transportation legislation in the Senate by further increasing Transportation Alternatives funding and seeking to better incorporate transit and cycling as well as the work cities are doing around Vision Zero and Safe Streets.

CW: How can the caucus work with cycling advocates to further the goals? What can cyclists and their associations do better? State and local advocacy groups focus on state & local issues, as they should, but should they also pay attention to how federal policy can affect their communities? Perhaps by staying more in touch with their delegations and commenting on federal polices, ranging from National Park Service and Forest Service plans to Metropolitan Planning Organization regulations, local groups can help effect national change.

EB: You can’t give up on the federal partnership. It is true that the federal government has been missing in action while local governments have been making immense strides toward improving connectivity and accessibility for active transportation. But with your help, the federal government can be far more impactful.

Every year, the federal government spends tens of billions of dollars on transportation improvements, yet only a small portion is provided for bike infrastructure. The cycling community needs to be at the table in far

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greater numbers, demanding that all road users are provided with federal transportation benefits. As the climate crisis grows more devastating, cyclists are an even more important part of the solution. Staying in touch with your congressional delegations, inviting members of Congress and their staffs on bike rides, and actively engaging with your lawmakers is critical.

CW: As you know, recently the tax break for cyclists was lost, it was probably underused when it was available. I know you want to restore the tax break in a way that will benefit more people, but were advocates too weak to defend it? How did we let it get away, and how did we allow cuts to Transportation Alternatives and related programs, such as the Safe Routes to School earmark, enabling funds to be transferred to other non-cycling programs?

EB: It is tempting to attribute these

setbacks to a decline in federal engagement from the cycling community. To a certain extent, that is true. It is frustrating that advocacy has declined.

The tax bill is a different issue. It was hatched in secret and the provisions related to cycling and to commuter benefits were never subjected to a hearing. Indeed, the whole bill never had a hearing and was literally being rewritten while we were voting on it.

The Republican tax bill negatively affected many different advocacy communities, which was part of their strategy to provide the largest transfer of wealth in American history.

Whether it is a bicycle commuter tax benefit, the Transportation Alternatives program, Safe Routes to Schools, or Vision Zero, it is critical that cyclists are at the table early and often. Certainly, every other mode of transportation comes to Washington to advocate for themselves; we need to be there as well.

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GEAR PICKS

Crown Rollers Reinvents the (Roller) Wheel

Crown Rollers simulate riding outdoors. Photo courtesy Crown Rollers

By Lou Melini During the 1970s, rollers were standard equipment for cyclists dur-

ing the winter. We used them for pre-race warm-ups, to “time trial” without the interference of traffic, or to simply try to improve balance and bike handling. I used rollers

in my parents’ basement and away from home while attending school.

I moved to Utah in 1979 and continued to use rollers until mountain bikes became part of my quiver.

With the wider MTB tires, I could navigate snow and ice, ending my riding on rollers era. These days, I generally use a spin-style bike for those occasional days I do ride indoors, as well as to do the intensity work that I can’t seem to duplicate on the road.

For those not familiar with rollers, they consist of 3 cylinders in a metal frame — two cylinders in the rear to cradle the rear tire and one in the front on which you set your front tire. A band connects the front cylinder and the forward rear cylinder.

To start your ride, you set your bike on the rollers, carefully mount the bike, and start pedaling. Soon you will feel like you are riding down the road, though I wish it were really that simple and easy.

When Jason Bynum called to ask me if I wanted to demo a set of rollers from his new company, I jumped at the chance to return to an earlier time in my life. I have known Jason for several years, starting when he worked with my son Ben at Millcreek Bicycles (now Hangar 15). Jason’s integrity is impeccable, one reason to test a product he is involved with.

Rollers are a niche product in the cycling marketplace, and Crown Rollers are unique in that niche space. The central part of the cylinders are raised or “crowned”, thus the name. The two rear cylinders are also slightly elevated to create a level axle-to-axle plane. According to the company website, this produces a more accurate feel like you’re riding on the road.

Immediately after acquiring the rollers from Jason to start my review, I realized that nostalgically starting where I left off 35 years ago was not going to happen. Rollers can be tricky to ride and there is a learning curve, a statement that is replicated on the website.

There are a couple of steps one needs to do before the first ride. The first step is measuring the wheelbase of your bike and then adjusting the frame to properly position the front

cyclinder for your bike’s wheelbase. I did move to the edge of the rollThe rollers come with a fit chart ers, bumping the pool table with making this step easy for the initial my thigh. set-up.

Crown Rollers have an elevated The next step is to place your ridge on each end of the cylinders, rollers next to a stable object, such so I never really felt that I would as a bare wall, the back of a couch, come off the edge. I did feel more or some other piece of large furni- stable on the rollers with my touring ture that isn’t going to easily move. bike, perhaps due to its wider tires or In my case, I used a pool table on the longer wheelbase. one side of the rollers and an old The touring bike has a high gear school desk on the other. I was of 42x11 so I was able to easily shift now ready to begin my test, which into that gear and spin at 90 RPM consisted of four 5-minute rides fol- or more. With the road bike’s higher lowed by three 45-minute rides. gearing, I was able to obtain more My initial goal was to ride the resistance and rode shorter sprints rollers and simulate various maneu- in the 50x11. With either bike, I was vers that I do when I ride my spin able to obtain a good workout combike such as sprinting, standing, parable to a ride on the spin bike. At grabbing a damp cloth to wipe my 127 pounds and 68 years of age, this sweaty forehead, and riding with was plenty. A younger or stronger one hand or no hands on the handle- rider may need a 53-tooth chain ring bars. With the rollers, I also had the to generate more resistance. additional task of shifting to change The advantage of a spin bike or resistance vs. turning a knob on the a resistance trainer that locks your spin bike. rear wheel is obvious; there is more I took my road bike from the stability. After making adjustments garage and set it on the rollers to for seat height and handlebar reach begin the test, and quickly realized one can just get on the bike and ride. that even though the tires seemed As the Crown Roller website states, to be inflated, I needed to pump “if you want a training session that them up to 100psi to make riding is simple and foolproof, a rear wheel easier, a recommendation stated on trainer or spin bike may be more the website. I also followed the suited for your needs”. website’s suggestion to use running On rollers, however, the inherent shoes instead of cycling shoes and learning curve and occasional sense clipping in to my pedals during my of instability better simulates a ride initial 5-minute tests. on the road, and helps you gain balI used the 5-minute rides to try to ance and bike handling skills. If you meet my simulation goals. Sprinting, ride indoors frequently during the spinning with a high cadence, and winter months, there can be much shifting were easy tasks. Riding with gained by adding the use of rollone hand or no hands, reaching for a ers to your training regimen. I do sweat rag, and standing were less so. suggest that you read the “Intro to I found it easier to reach for a sweat Riding Rollers” and the “FAQ” on rag, when it was sitting on a plat- the Crown Roller’s website (www. form set at roughly hip height next crownroller.com) for more detailed to the rollers. With focused repeated information. tries, I could briefly ride out of the saddle, or with one hand or no hands An Interview with on the bars.

The three 45-minute rides on the Crown Rollers’ rollers matched the typical duration Founders For more insight to rollers and of my spin bike sessions. For these, I used my usual cleated shoes. I tested about Crown Rollers in particular, I with two different bikes—my road asked company co-founders Jason bike mounted with 700Cx23mm Bynum and Charles McNall a few tires and a 38.5-inch wheelbase, and questions. my touring bike with 700Cx32mm Cycling West: Jason, great to catch tires and a 41.3-inch wheelbase.

Changing the length of the roll- up with you. Glad to hear that the ers was a bit finicky when swapping family is doing well, including the bikes with different wheelbases. I little Bynum. How did you become used the road bike for sessions 1 involved with Crown Rollers? and 3.

The initial first minute of each Jason Bynum: I became involved ride was clumsy but I soon was with Crown Roller by being introspinning smoothly, although I found duced to Charles McNall, Founder, myself at times drifting perhaps 6 President, Engineer, and overall inches or so on either side of midline, genius of Crown Roller. a bit more than I would normally A friend knew that I was looking for way to leverage my 20ish years in want.

During these sessions, I pur- the cycling/outdoor industries, while posely watched La Course en Tête: still focusing on being a stay-atthe Eddy Merckx story, as I knew home dad for our daughter, who there was a scene in the film where was 6 months old or so at the time.

Merckx was shown training on his This friend showed me a video that rollers. He also moved side-to-side Charles had made with a prototype from centerline, although somewhat set of rollers. As soon as I saw the less than I did. The way I figure it, if shape of the roller, I knew it was a Eddy moved, then I am also allowed brilliant idea and that I wanted to be to move. By imagining being on the involved. road and avoiding a few imperfec- I was associated with Mike Hanseen tions or obstacles, the movement on at Millcreek Bicycles (now Hangar the roller felt normal. A few times, 15) in Salt Lake City, who is consid-

Early Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 11 the side quickly. In a last ditch effort, I tried the opposite shape and found that to my amazement, it pulled me right to the center. It took about 20 versions to finally end up with a profile that was aggressive enough for beginners but not too aggressive for a veteran.

Less resistance in the center. Photo courtesy Crown Rollers

More resistance on the outside moves the wheel to the center of the roller.

Photo courtesy Crown Rollers

Photo courtesy Crown Rollers

ered a master bike fitter. My experience working with Mike made the rollers click as a great idea. Our friend put us in touch with Charles, and off we went!

It’s a small business, so Charles and I both have numerous roles. In short, I am a co-founder with Charles, and I am Director of Operations and Director of Business Development.

Fun titles, but Charles and I are both just doing everything that needs to

be done to run a business!

Charles McNall: Crown Rollers came about as I, like many people, experienced their first frustrating roller session. As I focused on not flying off my rollers, I thought I can fix this, there has to be a better roller shape. I 3D-printed some large, deep-trough concave rollers and found them impossible to ride. If I wasn’t dead-centered then I shot off

CW: What are the unique features of Crown Rollers and how do those features affect how one rides rollers? How do the features of Crown rollers differ from other rollers on the market?

JB: What makes Crown Roller unique is the shape of our front and middle rollers. Traditional rollers have been around for more than 100 years, and have 3 uniform cylinders.

A set of rollers may come in different sizes such as 3-inch or 4.5-inch diameters, which determines the inherent rolling resistance (more on that in a moment).

Some modern roller manufacturers have attempted to add stability by creating a concave-parabolic shape, like a very gentle hourglass.

This seems logical, but as we found, physics dictates the exact opposite.

A convex or ‘crowned’ shape adds stability.

Here is why: a larger diameter roller has LESS rolling resistance, which is easier. A smaller diameter roller has MORE rolling resistance, which is more difficult. Since our rollers have a larger diameter in the middle, and smaller diameter as you move away from the middle, the path of least resistance is at the center of the roller.

Additionally, as you move away from the center of the roller cylinder, the uphill side of your tire (toward the middle of the roller) is making contact with the roller, while the downhill side of you tire (toward the outside/frame) is not. This means the uphill side has traction and wants to climb back to the top of the crown.

This may be a bit tricky to understand, but it’s no different than rubbing your tire along a curb or rut and your tire wanting to jump up the side of the curb or rut.

The correcting effect of our rollers is rather gentle, and that is by design.

We experimented with about 20 iterations of the roller shape to land on a profile that encourages you toward the center, but does not aggressively move you toward the center.

Lou, you noted in one of our emails that you deviated from center a bit more than you thought normal.

Since our profile is a continuous curve, there is no flat spot at the apex of the roller. This means that you will largely be in a side-to-side dance over the top of the roller. To me, it’s not much different than holding your wheel on the yellow line while riding on the road. With concentration, I keep my wheel on the line pretty well, but if I’m relaxing and just letting my bike move, I deviate to either side a bit.

Another feature of our rollers is our ‘Level Fit Frame.’ Since your front wheel rests on top of the front roller, and the rear wheel rests between the middle/rear rollers, on most rollers, the front of your bike sits higher than the back by about 3cm. We corrected for this by elevating the middle and rear rollers 3cm relative to the front roller. This provides a level axle-toaxle plane, so your position on the bike, is the same on or off the rollers.

CW: How does where the wheels sit (either too far forward or aft of the front roller) affect the performance of the rollers?

JB: Our frame is a pretty key piece of our rollers as well. Since we elevate the middle and rear rollers, we are able to make a telescoping frame that compresses to a remarkably small size for travel/storage.

Our frame also has numerous adjustment positions to accommodate a wide range of wheel bases from a small road bike with 650c wheels to a long 29” wheel XC mountain bike, a range of about 36-46 inches measured axle-to-axle.

Due to the shape of our rollers, setting the frame to the correct length

for your wheelbase is very important and easy to do. Each set of rollers comes with a Fit Chart to help you determine which adjustment position is best for your bike.

To adjust, we use a spring-loaded pin on the bottom side of each frame.

These pins lock open when turned, then release when turned again.

Locking the pins open makes it much easier to adjust the frame from its fully collapsed position. As you noted, the pins can be a bit finicky.

A future round of production will likely see these become a bit more user-friendly.

If the front roller is adjusted too far forward or back, riding simply won’t feel as fluid. I think there is some wiggle room for each rider vs. the Fit Chart. For each wheelbase measurement, a rider should feel free to explore plus-or-minus one hole to see what feels best for them.

As long as the front axle of the bike sits approximately 1cm behind the axle of the roller, the ride should feel right.

CW: What is the procedure for purchasing your rollers.

JB: Customers can purchase our rollers from our site at www.crownroller.com. People in the Salt Lake area can select the free Local Pickup option, and Charles or I will meet you with your new rollers!

CW: Is there anything else you’d like to tell us?

CM: We set out to solve the age-old problem of people being too scared to try rollers. It’s a problem that has been holding people back from the best possible indoor riding experience. While it has been an uphill education battle to make rollers cool again, the overwhelming positive customer feedback continues to push us to bring Crown Roller to the cycling community. We are proud to have a product that works well, is built solid and customers love.

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HEALTH

Applying MACROS for Endurance Athletes to Real Food

By Breanne Nalder Harward, MS, RDNPlan7 Endurance Coaching, Utah Sports and Wellness As promised in the last article on macros (or macronutrients), I’m now going to discuss specific foods to choose to properly fuel your body— to put the appropriate gas in the tank for any given day.

As a reminder, macronutrients are the three categories of food— carbohydrates, fats, and proteins— that differ in how the body uses them for fueel. Knowing the proper ratios of macronutrients for your diet is crucial to a successful healthy meal plan.

Macro ratios on a rest day should be different than they are for a 60 minute “power hour” or a day that we ride a 5+ hour century.

Sport nutrition science indicates that endurance athletes need 50-65% of total calories to come from carbohydrates, 20-30% from fats, and 15-25% from protein, which are pretty broad ranges. On lighter days or rest days you want to keep your carb intake closer to 50%, allowing for more healthy fats and proteins, but on those big days, keep your engine running strong with the energy it needs to go fast and feel good!

In previous articles I’ve discussed using supplements to accomplish proper ratios around workouts, so this time it’s all about real food.

Enjoy some recipes to go along with the explanations below, and don’t be shy about contacting me for more!

Pre-Workout Fuel

Before training, racing, or any type of exercise, we need carbs for energy and to fuel our muscles. This goes against a lot of the diet fads nowadays, but the truth lies in the science, and we’re talking performance here! Protein is difficult to

digest during exercise and can lead to gastrointestinal upset, which can negatively impact your performance.

Focus on carbs when you need them: before and during exercise. Your “off the bike” fuel is when you should keep things low carb, low sugar, and get food fiber, healthy fats, and proteins. That’s how to keep macros in check!

These energy bites are easy to carry and provide all the nutrients you need to keep your engine burning strong.

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

Prep this recipe the night before, store it in the fridge, and enjoy 1-2 hours before strength training.

Ingredients: •1 cup oats •1/2 cup water •1/4 cup plain pumpkin puree •1/2 tsp vanilla extract •2 tsp chia seeds •1/8 tsp nutmeg •1/8 tsp ginger •Optional toppings: 1/8 cup of blackberries, 1/8 cup of dried cranberries, 2 dates chopped, or sprinkle of unsweetened shredded coconut or cinnamon to taste Instructions: 1. Mix together water, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl.

2. Stir the packet of oatmeal, chia seeds, and spices into the bowl.

3. Pour everything into an airtight container, place in fridge for 4 hours or overnight, and enjoy!

Fuel for During Endurance Exercise

As discussed in great length in previous articles, carbohydrates are the primary source of energy during high intensity activity by providing the fuel that your muscles need to sustain a fast pace. Try to get most

of your carbohydrates from whole grains for energy levels and overall health.

Choosing fruits, vegetables, and whole grains over refined products provides optimal fuel for the muscles and provide beneficial nutrients like fiber, B vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and can add to your daily protein intake. In short, carbs are your friends! You simply need to know how to incorporate them around exercise to keep your macro balance in check.

By definition, endurance is continuous efforts lasting greater than one hour. Hydration and electrolytes are also very important to consume throughout endurance exercise.

When exercise exceeds one hour, aim for 30-60 grams of carbohydrates per hour. There are multiple ways to get those carbs through products like sports drinks, gels, and chews.

However, if you prefer real food during exercise, check out the whole-food energy bites below that incorporate whole grains and another trusty carbohydrate source, dates.

These can help keep your energy levels up so you can crush your next workout or event. For most, one energy bite paired with 12 oz of water combined with a scoop of an electrolyte/carbohydrate mix will do the trick for fueling each hour of endurance training or racing.

Recipe: Cinnamon Date Energy Bites

Servings: 20 bites

Ingredients: •1 cup oats •cinnamon to taste •1.5 packed cups Medjool dates, pitted and soaked •2 Tbsp warm water

Instructions: 1. Add all ingredients to food processor and blend until thick dough created.

2. Add in more water to make texture sticker as needed.

3. Chill in fridge to set for 10 minutes.

4. Roll into 20 energy bites and store in fridge for up to 2 weeks, pack in small bag as fuel during race.

Post Workout Recovery Food Now is when we care about protein! Remember that protein is not fuel for our muscles, but that we use the amino acids to rebuild the muscle fibers that are torn down during workouts. Aim for a 3:1 carb:protein ratio in your recovery within 30 minutes of exercise. Here is a fun example using real food. If you don’t have time, you can prep it before and bring with or there’s always the pre-made recovery shakes. They are available in plant-based or wheybased formulas, so everyone can benefit from them. Quality products are basically real food dehydrated into a powder, so take advantage of the importance of proper recovery!

Recipe: Savory Rainbow Pancakes

Makes three 4” Pancakes

Pancakes Ingredients: •1 cup Oat based “Flapjack” Mix •1 cup of milk (or milk alternative of choice) •1 tsp of turmeric •1 tsp of curry powder Veggie Mix: •4 stalks of green onions, chopped •1 cup of shredded rainbow carrots •1/2 cup of shitake or cremini mushrooms, chopped •1 large tomato, diced •1 green pepper, thinly sliced •1 yellow pepper, thinly sliced

Instructions: 1. Prepare all vegetables.

2. In a large bowl whisk the pancake mix, milk, turmeric, and curry together until well-combined.

3. Grease pan with 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil and heat over low-medium.

4. Grab a portion of the prepared veggies and place on the pan to form a 4” circle or the size of one pancake.

5. Allow veggies to cook for 2 minutes, then pour 1/4 cup of batter over them and spread batter out to evenly cover.

6. Let cook for 1 minute or until small bubbles start to form.

7. Flip and continue to for another 1-2 minutes until pancake is golden brown.

8. Continue this process until all 4 servings are made.

9. Optional: top with over easy or scrambled eggs, slices of avocado, or a dollop of cilantro-lime Greek yogurt sauce.

Cilantro-Lime Yogurt Sauce: Ingredients: •1 cup of Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt •2 Tbsp of lime juice •1 Tbsp of lime zest •1/2 Tbsp of cilantro •1/4 tsp of cumin Instructions: 1. Mix all ingredients, adjust lime juice + spice to taste, and serve.

Conclusion

All these recipes and explanations took up more than I intended, so I didn’t even get to the other topic I promised: plant-based nutrition for athletes. Stay tuned for next time if you want to learn more about using real food to reach your goals. In the meantime, check out my websites and contact me if you want to dig into your individual nutrition needs for optional performance!

Breanne Nalder Harward, MS, RDN, earned a BS in Biology and Sociology from Westminster College and went on to receive a Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Sports Dietetics from the University of Utah. She is licensed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and is the nutrition coach at PLAN7 Endurance Coaching and Utah Sports and Wellness. You can find more info on her at plan7coaching.com and utahsportsandwellness.com or follow her on social media @breezysaycheezy.

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RACE RESULTS Cyclocross Cyclocross Racing Results Utah Cyclocross Series State Championship, November 9, 2019, Midway, Utah Place, Name, Team, Time Women C (Cat 4/5) 1 BRI HOOPES Zone Five Racing 0:43:34 2 MARIA OBLAD Millbrook Racing 0:44:15 3 Courtney Foley Saltfire Brewing 0:50:59 4 AIDEN KEENAN 0:50:06 5 MARIA BISAGA 0:40:47 Women B (Cat 3/4/5) 1 LAURA HOWAT Kuhl Cycling Team 0:50:02 2 AUBREY LARSEN 0:41:17 3 STEFANIE WILSON Wilson Heat 0:42:52 4 LISA FITZGERALD Kuhl Cycling 0:44:09 Women A (Cat 1/2/3/4/5) 1 MEGHAN SHERIDAN Bingham Cyclery Peak Fasteners 1:07:13 2 ERIKA POWERS Bingham Cyclery Peak Fasteners 1:02:10 Men Singlespeed Cat 1/ 2/3/4/5 1 BOB SAFFELL Bingham Cyclery Peak Fasteners 1:03:27 2 MATTHEW KIEL Two Hoosiers Cyclery 1:00:00 3 AJ TURNER Two Hoosiers Cyclery 1:01:51 4 NATE BORGENICHT 1:04:20 5 RICH CARAMADRE Kuhl Cycling 1:05:10 Men C (Cat 4/5) 1 KANE JOHNSON 0:42:39 2 KYLE ZICK 0:46:12 3 TREVOR ASTROPE Saltfire Brewing 0:46:12 4 Caleb Christian 0:49:06 5 CHRISTOPHER MORAN 0:49:21 Men A (Cat 1/ 2/3/4/5) 1 JUSTIN LINDINE Apex Pro Cycling p/b Hyperthreads & NBX 0:58:08 2 BRENNON PETERSON Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Cycling 1:00:09 3 MARK FLIS Asend Nutrition 1:04:04 4 Unknown Rider 5 JOHN HUGHES Bristlecone Bikes - Esthetique Med Spa 1:05:51 Men Cat 1/2/3/4/5 55+ 1 BARRY MAKAREWICZ Kuhl Cycling Team 0:43:07 2 PAUL LASTAYO 0:44:44 3 JOSEPH ALBANO Salt Fire 0:45:43 4 DAG VANNMAN 0:48:48 5 DARRELL DAVIS Contender Bicycles 0:48:38 Men A Cat 1/2/3/4/5 35+ 1 AARON PHILLIPS Bingham Cyclery Peak Fasteners 1:05:41 2 RUSS JACKSON 1:00:07 3 JACOB GARRETT American First Credit Union Cycling Team 1:00:31 4 CHAD CHENOWETH 1:00:35 Men C Cat 4/5 35+ 1 Richard Abbott 0:47:26 2 SCOTT SUGIMOTO Intermountain Live Well p/b Harristone 0:48:00 3 NILS EDDY 0:48:17 4 JOHN THOMAS KUHL 0:48:50 5 BRIAN HARRIS Saltcycle-Kestrel Wellness 0:49:02 Men B (Cat 3/4/5) 1 BRENDEN MCILRAY 0:49:01 2 JORDAN KHAPMAN 0:50:28 3 NICK FRITZ SaltCycle - Kestrel Wellness 0:51:39 4 AMMON PATE 0:52:07 5 STEPHEN CIMINO Ascent Cycling P/B Health 0:52:47 Master Men Cat 1/2/3/4/5 45+ 1 CHRISTOPH HEINRICH KUHL Cycling Team 0:48:40 2 RYAN CLAYTON GOTHIC HEALTH CLUB 0:49:51 3 Scott Allen 0:50:09 4 BARRY MAKAREWICZ Kuhl Cycling Team 0:50:48 5 JEFFREY JUIP 0:51:07 Master Men B Cat 3/4 35+ 1 DAN HOOPES Zone Five Racing 0:50:22 2 ERIC BUNCE 0:51:49 3 JOE BEALS 0:53:31 4 BENJAMIN TODT 0:54:14 5 BRYAN GEE Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts (ICE) 0:54:19 Jr Men 15-18 1 THOMAS KRAUSE 0:48:32 2 STERLING JAMES Rouleur pb DNA 0:48:31 3 Spencer Stevenson 0:50:45 4 JACOB KRAUSE 0:51:36 5 LUKE KASCHMITTER 0:51:29 Jr Men 11-14 1 MICHAEL KRAUSE 0:51:02 2 JONAH WATT Durham Cycles 0:53:28 3 TYLER WILES 0:55:58 4 JEREMY WILES 0:47:49 Clydesdale Cat 1/2/3/4/5 1 ANDREW LOVE Zone 5 Racing 0:44:27 2 ALEX WHITNEY 0:45:08 3 MIKE OBLAD MILLBROOK RACING 0:45:43 4 JOHN KRAUSE 0:49:04 5 MATT LOWE 0:52:00 6 PAT HURLEY 0:53:47 Utah Cyclocross Series Race 13, December 14, 2019, Art Dye Park, American Fork, Utah Place, Name, Team, Time Master Men 45+ 1 brent CANNON Team Elevate 0:51:39 2 Ryan CLAYTON GOTHIC HEALTH CLUB 0:52:19 3 Scott ALLEN 0:52:31 4 Jason OLSEN Saltfire Brewing 0:52:47 5 Barry MAKAREWICZ KUHL 0:53:23 Men B 1 Brendan MCILRAVY Hammer Nutrition 0:51:06 2 Sam JOHNSON 0:51:13 3 Preston EDWARDS 0:52:06 4 Stephen CIMINO Ascent Cycling P/B Health 0:52:20 5 Kevin WILDE 0:52:24 Master Men B 35+ 1 Ellis PERKINS 0:52:32 2 Aaron LAEL SaltAir Cross Fever 0:53:01 3 Mike MAY Killin Time 0:53:13 4 Bryan GEE Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts (ICE) 0:53:58 5 Benjamin TODT 0:54:10 Jr Men 15-18 1 Sterling JAMES Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Cycling 0:51:11 2 carter ANDERSON Spry Cycling 0:51:55 3 Thomas KRAUSE 0:52:22 4 Isaac DRAPER 0:52:24 5 Mitch WRIGHT 0:52:44 Junior Women 15-18 1 Ada FENDLER 0:57:42 2 Mackenzie MEIROWITZ 0:59:06 Men A 1 Brennon PETERSON Rouleur Devo p/b DNA Cycling 1:00:57 2 Jeff BENDER KUHL 1:01:29 3 Kevin DAY Rollout App / Hyperthreads 1:02:55 4 Bruce DEPPE GOTHIC HEALTH CLUB 1:03:49 5 Christoph HEINRICH KUHL 1:04:16 Men A 35+ 1 Seth BRADLEY DNA Cycling 1:08:07 Singlespeed 1 Millard ALLEN 1:01:36 2 Jess DEAR 1:03:20 3 Bob SAFFELL Bingham Cyclery - Peak Fasteners 1:05:07 4 David HAAK Saltfire Brewing 1:05:12 5 Kane JOHNSON 1:06:09 Women A 1 Meghan SHERIDAN Bingham Cyclery - Peak Fasteners 1:05:28 2 Melisa ROLLINS 1:06:40 3 Erika POWERS Bingham Cyclery - Peak Fasteners 1:07:13 4 Anne PERRY Bingham Cyclery - Peak Fasteners 1:07:59 5 Adaline JONIS 1:03:15 Men 55+ 1 David WOOD KUHL 0:38:02 2 Tim STACK KUHL 0:38:49 3 Joe BRUBAKER KUHL 0:39:54 4 Joseph ALBANO Saltfire Brewing 0:40:21 5 Shane DUNLEAVY KUHL 0:41:24 Men C 35+ 1 Peter LINDGREN 0:40:28 2 jeff PAULINE 0:40:46 3 James ERICKSON Saltfire Brewing 0:41:08 4 Jay BARTLETT HUP United 0:42:02 5 Michael RUSSELL Zone Five Racing 0:42:21 Men C 1 Zane LYON Summit Bike Team 0:40:13 2 Trevor ASTROPE Saltfire Brewing 0:40:15 3 Joe CAVENDER Zone Five Racing 0:40:42

4 Caleb CHRISTIAN Courcur 0:40:56 5 Jackson RAYL Ascent Cycling P/B Health 0:41:12 Clydesdale 1 Alex WHITNEY Saltfire Brewing 0:34:15 2 Mike OBLAD MILLBROOK RACING 0:34:12 3 Scott HOGGAN 0:34:44 4 Jeff EGGLESTON Saltfire Brewing 0:34:56 5 Unknown Rider 0:38:06 Women B 1 Laura HOWAT KUHL 0:43:35 2 Aubrey LARSEN 0:35:08 3 Heather RAMSDELL Team UpCycle 0:36:07 4 Ellen DAHL 0:36:12 5 Stefanie WILSON Wilson Heat 0:36:28 6 Unknown Rider 0:37:39 Women C 1 Bri HOOPES Zone Five Racing 0:37:20 2 Courtney FOLEY Saltfire Brewing 0:41:26 3 Kenia ALVAREZ 0:43:27 4 Rachael BARON 0:43:28 5 Kelly THOMAS KUHL 0:44:10 Jr Men 11-14 1 Eddie COLEMAN 0:34:32 2 Asher VORWALLER 2004 0:34:50 3 Ian BAKER 0:35:50 4 Calvin SMITH 0:36:37 5 Gavin GUNTHER 0:36:39 Jr Women 11-14 1 Mackenzie MEIROWITZ 0:38:56 2 Codi HOOPES 0:42:18 Utah Cyclocross Series 2019 Season Points Place, Name, Points Men 55+ 1 David Wood 460 2 Tim Stack 415 3 Joe Brubaker 366 4 Barry Makarewicz 350 5 Joseph Albano 340 6 Shane Dunleavy 295 7 Todd Taft 277 8 Dag VannMan 253 9 Darrell Davis 227 Men C 35+ 1 James Erickson 380 2 nils eddy 363 3 John Thomas 345 4 Michael Russell 326 5 Bradon Martin 305 6 ervin hunt 215 7 Brian Harris 210 8 Hugh Wilson 186 9 Jay Bartlett 179 10 Scott Sugimoto 156 Men C 1 Trevor Astrope 410 2 Alec Hackett 343 3 Christopher Moran 305 4 Graham Greenlee 284 5 Caleb Christian 274 6 Jackson Rayl 267 7 Andrew Gray 244 8 Gavin Moss 227 9 Dwight Hibdon 193 10 Joe Cavender 175 Clydesdale 1 Alex Whitney 475 2 Mike Oblad 445 3 Scott Hoggan 346 4 Wesley Rasmussen 210 5 Andrew Love 200 6 John Krause 195 7 Matt Lowe 103 8 Jeff Eggleston 80 9 Jim Jenkins 70 10 BRYAN FELIX 35 Women B 1 Lisa FitzGerald 410 2 Laura Howat 395 3 Aubrey Larsen 370 4 Stefanie Wilson 190 5 Eleise Hinton 140 6 Amy Dunleavy 130 7 Addeline Jonas 95 8 Heather Ramsdell 40 9 Ellen Dahl 35 Women C 1 Bri Hoopes 450 2 Courtney Foley 450 3 maria oblad 270 4 Lyna Saffell 245 5 Aiden Keenan 205 6 Kenia Alvarez 94

7 Tracy Skelly 80 8 Rachael Baron 70 9 Molly Hackett 70 10 Kelly Thomas 60 Women 15-18 1 Leah Smock 250 2 Sara Cochella 50 3 Ada Fendler 50 4 Mackenzie Meirowitz 45 Men 11-14 1 Eddie Coleman 475 2 Michael Krause 335 3 Caleb Hoopes 289 4 Tyler Wiles 218 5 Beck Campbell 198 6 Jonah Watt 177 7 Jeremy Wiles 165 8 Asher Vorwaller 140 9 Asher Lowe 106 10 Patrick Meirowitz 99 Men 15-18 1 Sterling James 345 2 Ethan Kristic 335 3 Thomas Krause 280 4 Carlos Sarmiento 212 5 Evan Campbell 115 6 Michael Krause 100 7 Ayden Sparrow 95 8 Carter Anderson 90 9 Wyatt Poulson 80 10 Luke Kaschmitter 70 Men 45+ 1 Scott Allen 430 2 Ryan Clayton 392 3 Jason Olsen 332 4 Jeffrey Juip 285 5 brent cannon 258 6 Bill Harris 229 7 Trent Donat 216 8 Tony Church 205 9 Christoph HEINRICH 200 Men B 1 Dan Hoopes 490 2 Stephen Cimino 360 3 Sam Allen 310 4 Aaron Larsen 292 5 Brendan McIlravy 270 6 Nick Fritz 259 7 Kevin Wilde 235 8 Peter Stack 231 9 Brandon Campbell 198 10 Mats Lindgren 186 Master Men B 35+ 1 Eric Bunce 395 2 Stewart L Gray 386 3 Mike May 335 4 Charles St Jeor 305 5 Bryan Gee 290 6 Jason Goodfellow 284 7 Brian Ressa 250 8 Aaron Lael 224 9 Alex Whitney 210 10 Jeremy Ward 210 Men A 1 Jeff Bender 405 2 Brennon Peterson 315 3 Thomas Bender 285 4 Chad Chenoweth 266 5 Justin Lindine 245 6 Mark Flis 226 7 Bruce Deppe 194 8 Jules Goguely 168 9 Sam Sweetser 153 10 Alex Grant 150 Men A 35+ 1 Seth Bradley 245 2 Weston Woodward 100 3 Russ Jackson 95 4 Derek Edwards 50 5 Aaron Phillips 50 6 Jacob Garrett 40 7 Chad Chenoweth 35 Men Singlespeed 1 Rich Caramadre 400 2 Bob Saffell 370 3 Bryan Hull 324 4 David Haak 295 5 Jeff Eggleston 246 6 Pete O’Brien 246 7 Matthew Kiel 240 8 Scott Miller 209 9 Jon Lee 208 10 AJ Turner 190 Women A 1 Melisa Rollins 485 2 Erika Powers 360 3 Meghan Sheridan 330 4 Tiffany Schwartz 318 5 Lauren Bingham 200 6 Katherine Shields 156 7 Anne Perry 155 8 Haydn Hhdzizshi 45 9 Ellen Davis 40 10 Nancy Russell 35

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BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORY Southern Utah

Brian Head/Cedar City

Brian Head Resort Mountain Bike Park

329 S. Hwy 143 P.O. Box 190008 Brian Head, UT 84719 435-677-2035 brianhead.com

Cedar Cycle

38 E. 200 S. Cedar City, UT 84720 (435) 586-5210 cedarcycle.com

Hurricane

Over the Edge Sports

76 E. 100 S. Hurricane, UT 84737 (435) 635-5455 overtheedge.bike

Moab

Chile Pepper

702 S. Main (next to Moab Brewery) Moab , UT 84532 (435) 259-4688 (888) 677-4688 chilebikes.com

Northern Utah

Logan

Al’s Cyclery / Al’s Sporting Goods

1075 N Main Street, Suite 120 Logan, UT 84341 435-752-5151 als.com

Joy Ride Bicycles 131 E 1600 N North Logan, UT 84341 (435) 753-7175 joyridebikes.com

Sunrise Cyclery

138 North 100 East Logan, UT 84321 (435) 753-3294 sunrisecyclery.net

Wimmer’s Ultimate Bicycles

745 N. Main St. Logan, UT 84321 (435) 752-2326 wimmersbikeshop.com

Park City/Heber

Cole Sport

Bike Fiend

1615 Park Avenue Park City, UT 84060 (435) 649-4806 colesport.com

Moab Cyclery

1352 White Pine Canyon Road Park City, UT 84060 435-214-7287 contenderbicycles.com

69 E. Center Street Moab, UT 84532 435-315-0002 moabbikefiend.com

391 S Main St. Moab, UT 84532 (435) 259-7423 moabcyclery.com

Poison Spider Bicycles

497 North Main Moab, UT 84532 (435) 259-BIKE (800) 635-1792 poisonspiderbicycles.com

Rim Cyclery

94 W. 100 North Moab, UT 84532 (435) 259-5333 rimcyclery.com

Monticello

Roam Industry

265 N. Main St. Monticello, UT 84535 (435) 590-2741 roamutah.com

Price

Altitude Cycle 82 N. 100 W. Price, UT 84501 (435) 637-2453 altitudecycle.com

St. George

Bicycles Unlimited

90 S. 100 E. St. George, UT 84770 (435) 673-4492 (888) 673-4492 bicyclesunlimited.com

IBB Cyclery & Multisport

185 E Center St Ivins, UT 84738 435-319-0011 ibbcyclery.com

Rapid Cycling

705 N. Bluff Street St. George, UT 84770 435-703-9880 rapidcyclingbikes.com

Rapid Cycling

446 S. Mall Drive, #3 St. George, UT 84790 435-703-9880 rapidcyclingbikes.com

Red Rock Bicycle Co.

446 W. 100 S. (100 S. and Bluff) St. George, UT 84770 (435) 674-3185 redrockbicycle.com

Springdale Zion Cycles

868 Zion Park Blvd.

P.O. Box 276 Springdale, UT 84767 (435) 772-0400 zioncycles.com

Contender Bicycles

Jans Mountain Outfitters

Skyline Cycle

Gear Rush Consignment

834 Washington Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84404 (801) 394-7700 skylinecyclery.com

53 W Truman Ave. South Salt Lake, UT 84115 385-202-7196 gearrush.com

The Bike Shoppe

Go-Ride.com Mountain Bikes

4390 Washington Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84403 (801) 476-1600 thebikeshoppe.com

2066 S 2100 E Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (801) 474-0081 go-ride.com

Two Hoosiers Cyclery

Guthrie Bicycle

2374 Harrison Blvd. ​Ogden, UT 84401 385-238-4973 twohoosierscyclery.com

DAVIS COUNTY

Highlander Bike

Salt Cycles

Hyland Cyclery

UTAH COUNTY

Bingham Cyclery

3040 S. Highland Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 467-0914 hylandcyclery.com

Bountiful Bicycle

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)

230 W. 10600 S. Sandy, UT 84070 (801) 501-0850 rei.com/sandy

3333 S. Highland Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 487-3508 highlanderbikeshop.com

2317 North Main Street Sunset, UT 84015 (801) 825-8632 binghamcyclery.com

Lake Town Bicycles

1520 W. 9000 S., Unit E West Jordan, UT 84088 (801) 432-2995 laketownbicycles.net

803 East 2100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 484-0404 guthriebike.com

Biker’s Edge

232 N. Main Street Kaysville, UT 84037 (801) 544-5300 bebikes.com

Hangar 15 Bicycles

11445 S. Redwood Rd S. Jordan, UT 84095 (801) 790-9999 hangar15bicycles.com

Jerks Bike Shop

2073 E. 9400 S. Sandy, UT 84093 (801) 943-8502 saltcycles.com

Alpine/American Fork/Cedar Hills/ Lehi/Pleasant Grove/Lindon Bike Peddler

4967 S. State St. Murray, UT 84107 (801) 261-0736 jerksbikeshop.com

3600 Ashton Blvd Suite A Lehi, Utah 84043 bikepeddlerutah.com

Bountiful Bicycle

Level 9 Sports

151 N. Main St. Kaysville, UT 84037 (801) 444-2453 bountifulbicycle.com

660 S 400 W Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801-973-7350 levelninesports.com

9449 N. Canyon Road Cedar Hills, UT 84062 801-503-7872 eddysbicyclebarn.com

Guthrie Bicycle

Pedego Electric Bikes

2482 S. Hwy 89 Bountiful, UT 84010 (801) 295-6711 bountifulbicycle.com

Eddy’s Bicycle Barn

Fezzari Bicycles 850 W. 200 S. Lindon, UT 84042 801-471-0440 fezzari.com

1600 Park Avenue P.O. Box 280 Park City, UT 84060 (435) 649-4949 jans.com

420 W. 500 S. Bountiful, UT 84010 (801) 683-0166 guthriebike.com

1095 S. State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801-341-2202 pedegoslc.com

Mountain Velo

Loyal Cycle Co.

15 E. State St. Farmington, UT 84025 801-451-7560 loyalcycleco.com

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)

3285 E. 3300 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84109 (801) 486-2100 rei.com/saltlakecity

1678 East SR-92 Highland/Lehi, UT 84043 (801) 901-6370 infinitecycles.com

Masherz

Trek Bicycle

4161 N. Thanksgiving Way, #205 Lehi, UT 8411184043 801-405-7383 pedegoslc.com

1612 W. Ute Blvd, Suite 115 Park City, UT 84098 (435) 575-8356 mountainvelo.com

Park City Bike Demos

1500 Kearns Blvd Park City, UT 84060 435-659-3991 parkcitybikedemos.com

2226 N. 640 W. West Bountiful, UT 84087 (801) 683-7556 masherz.com

Slim and Knobby’s Bike Shop

SALT LAKE COUNTY

84 S Main Heber, UT 84032 (435) 654-2282 slimandknobbys.com

Stein Eriksen Sport

At The Stein Eriksen Lodge 7700 Stein Way (Mid-Mountain/Silver Lake) Deer Valley, UT 84060 (435) 658-0680 steineriksen.com

Silver Star Ski and Sport

1825 Three Kings Drive Park City, UT 84060 435-645-7827 silverstarskiandsport.com

Storm Cycles

1153 Center Drive, Suite G140 Park City, UT 84098 (435) 200-9120 stormcycles.net

White Pine Touring

1790 Bonanza Drive P.O. Box 280 Park City, UT 84060 (435) 649-8710 whitepinetouring.com

Vernal

Altitude Cycle 580 E. Main Street Vernal, UT 84078 (435) 781-2595 altitudecycle.com

Wasatch Front

WEBER COUNTY

Eden/Huntsville/Mountain Green

Diamond Peak Mountain Sports

2429 N. Highway 158 Eden, UT 84310 (801) 745-0101 diamondpeak.biz

Ogden

Bingham Cyclery

1895 S. Washington Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84401 (801) 399-4981 binghamcyclery.com

2nd Track Sports

1273 Canyon Road Ogden, UT 84404 801-466-9880, ext. 2 2ndtracks.com

Central Valley

Cottonwood Cyclery

2594 Bengal Blvd Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 (801) 942-1015 cottonwoodcyclery.com

Flynn Cyclery

4640 S. Holladay Village Sq., Suite 101 Holladay, UT 84117 801-432-8447 flynncyclery.com

Hangar 15 Bicycles

3969 Wasatch Blvd.

(Olympus Hills Mall) Salt Lake City, UT 84124 (801) 278-1500 hangar15bicycles.com

Summit Cyclery

4644 S. Holladay Blvd Holladay, UT 84117 801-676-9136 summitcyclery.com

Salt Lake City Bicycle Center

2200 S. 700 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 484-5275 bicyclecenter.com

247 S. 500 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 746-8366 slcbike.com

Salt Lake Ebikes

1035 S. 700 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (801) 997-0002 saltlakeebikes.com

Saturday Cycles

605 N. 300 W. Salt Lake City, UT 84103 (801) 935-4605 saturdaycycles.com

SLC Bicycle Collective

Cranky's Bike Shop

250 S. 1300 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 582-9870 crankysutah.com

Fishers Cyclery

2175 South 900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84106 (801) 466-3971 fisherscyclery.com

Trek Bicycle Store of American Fork Meadows Shopping Center 356 N 750 W, #D-11 American Fork, UT 84003 (801) 763-1222 trekAF.com

Utah Mountain Biking

Payson

2927 E 3300 South Salt Lake City, UT 84109 801-466-9880, ext. 1 2ndtracks.com

Sports Den

1350 South Foothill Dr (Foothill Village) Salt Lake City, UT 84108 (801) 582-5611 SportsDen.com

Nebo Peaks Cycles

36 W. Utah Ave Payson, UT 84651 (801) 465-8881 nebopeakscycles.com

Provo/Orem/Springville

Al’s Cyclery / Al’s Sporting Goods

The Bike Lady

643 East University Parkway Orem, UT 84097 435-752-5151 als.com

Wasatch Touring

1756 S State Street Orem, UT 84097 385-375-2133 hangar15bicycles.com

South and West Valley

187 West Center Street Provo, UT 84601 (801) 374-9890 hangar15bicycles.com

Bingham Cyclery

989 East 900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (801) 364-0344 contenderbicycles.com

665 West State St. Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 (801)-796-7500 timpanogoscyclery.com

2nd Track Sports

702 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102 (801) 359-9361 wasatchtouring.com

Contender Bicycles

Timpanogos Cyclery

169 W. Main St. Lehi, UT 84043 801-653-2689 utahmountainbiking.com

BikeFitr

336 W. Broadway (300 S) Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801-583-1940 binghamcyclery.com

Pedego Electric Bikes

2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801) 328-BIKE slcbikecollective.org

1555 So. 900 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84105 (801) 638-0956 bikeguyslc.com

1549 S 1100 E Suite D Salt Lake City, Ut 84105 801-930-0855 bikefitr.com

Hangar 15 Bicycles

Bingham Cyclery

Hangar 15 Bicycles

Hangar 15 Bicycles

Hangar 15 Bicycles

10510 S. 1300 East (106th S.) Sandy, UT 84094 (801) 571-4480 binghamcyclery.com

877 N. 700 E. Spanish Fork, UT 84660 (801) 504-6655 hangar15bicycles.com

Go-Ride.com Mountain Bikes

Level 9 Sports

12288 S. 900 E. Draper, UT 84020 (801) 474-0082 go-ride.com

Hangar 15 Bicycles

762 E. 12300 South Draper, UT 84020 (801) 576-8844 hangar15bicycles.com

644 State St. Orem, UT 84057 801-466-9880, ext. 3 levelninesports.com

Mad Dog Cycles

350 N. Orem Blvd Orem, UT 84057 (801) 222-9577 maddogcycles.com

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COLORADO

Racer’s Cycle Service

Mobile Bike Shop Provo, UT (801) 375-5873 racerscycle.net

Society Cycles 858 S. State St. Orem, UT 84097 (801) 225-0076 societycycles.com

Taylor’s Bike Shop 1520 N. 200 W. Provo, UT 84604 (801) 377-8044 taylorsbikeshop.com

ARIZONA

Cave Creek

Flat Tire Bike Shop

6032 E Cave Creek Rd Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-488-5261 flattirebikes.com

Flagstaff Absolute Bikes 202 East Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 928-779-5969 absolutebikes.net

Sedona Absolute Bikes

6101 Highway 179 Suite D Village of Oak Creek Sedona, AZ 86351 928-284-1242 absolutebikes.net

Over the Edge Sports

1695 W. Hwy 89A Sedona, AZ 86336 928-282-1106 otesedona.com

CALIFORNIA Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop 457 Sacramento St. Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-2187 tourofnevadacity.com

Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop

1693 Mission Dr. Solvang, CA 93463 805-688-6263 www.djsbikeshop.com

Fruita

Colorado Backcountry Biker

150 S Park Square Fruita, CO 81521 970-858-3917 backcountrybiker.com

Over the Edge Sports

202 E Aspen Ave Fruita, CO 81521 970-858-7220 otesports.com

Boise Bicycle Project

1027 S Lusk St. Boise, ID 83796 208-429-6520 www.boisebicycleproject.org

Custom Cycles

2515. N. Lander St. Boise, ID 83703 208-559-6917 harloebikes@icloud.com facebook.com/Custom-Cycles-1071105139568418

Eastside Cycles

WYOMING

3123 South Brown Way Boise, ID 83706 208.344.3005 www.rideeastside.com

Fitzgeralds Bicycles

George’s Cycles

Jackson Area

500 S. Hwy 89 Jackson, WY fitzgeraldsbicyles.com 307-201-5453

312 S. 3rd Street Boise, ID 83702 208-343-3782 georgescycles.com

Hoback Sports

George’s Cycles

520 W Broadway Ave # 3 Jackson, Wyoming 83001 307-733-5335 hobacksports.com

Hoff’s Bike Smith

265 W. Broadway Jackson, WY 83001 307-203-0444 hoffsbikesmith.cm

The Hub

1160 Alpine Ln, Jackson, WY 83001 307-200-6144 thehubbikes.com

Teton Bike

490 W. Broadway Jackson, Wyoming 83001 307-690-4715 tetonbike.com

Teton Village Sports 3285 W Village Drive Teton Village, WY 83025 tetonvillagesports.com

Wilson Backcountry Sports

1230 Ida Lane Wilson, WY 83014 307-733-5228 wilsonbackcountry.com

IDAHO Boise

Bob’s Bicycles

6681 West Fairview Avenue Boise, ID. 83704 208-322-8042 www.bobs-bicycles.com

515 West State Street Boise, ID 83702 208-853-1964 georgescycles.com

Idaho Mountain Touring

Habitat

18 N Main St, Driggs, ID 83422 208-354-7669 ridethetetons.com

Peaked Sports

1542 Fillmore St Twin Falls, ID 83301 208-733-1319 cycletherapy-rx.com/

Idaho Falls

The Hub

Bill’s Bike and Run

930 Pier View Dr Idaho Falls, ID 208-522-3341 billsbikeandrun.com

Dave’s Bike Shop

367 W Broadway St Idaho Falls, ID 83402 208-529-6886 facebook.com/DavesBikeShopIdahoFalls

Idaho Mountain Trading

474 Shoup Ave Idaho Falls, ID 83402 208-523-6679 idahomountaintrading.com

Intergalatic Bicycle Service

263 N. Woodruff Idaho Falls, ID 83401 208-360-9542 intergalacticbicycleservice.tumblr.com

Joyride Cycles

Pocatello

Ridgeline Bike & Ski

10470 W. Overland Rd. Boise, ID 83709 208-376-9240 ridgelinebikenski.com

TriTown

1517 North 13th Street Boise, ID 83702 208-297-7943 www.tritownboise.com

Rolling H Cycles

115 13th Ave South Nampa, ID 83651 208-466-7655 www.rollinghcycles.com

Victor/Driggs Fitzgeralds Bicycles

20 Cedron Rd Victor, ID 83455 208-787-2453 fitzgeralsbicycles.com

Cycle Therapy

70 E Little Ave, Driggs, ID 83422 208-354-2354 peakedsports.com

1310 West Main Street Boise, ID 83702 208-336-3854 www.idahomountaintouring.com

1306 Alturas Street Boise, ID 83702 208-947-0017 www.joyride-cycles.com

Spoke and Wheel

148 Addison Ave Twin Falls, ID83301 (208) 734-6033 spokeandwheelbike.com

Barries Ski and Sport

Salmon 206 Van Dreff Street Salmon, ID 83467 208-357-9109 ridesalmon.com

Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum Durance

131 2nd Ave S Ketchum, ID 83340 208-726-7693 durance.com

Power House

502 N. Main St. Hailey, ID 83333 208-788-9184 powerhouseidaho.com

Sturtevants

340 N. Main Ketchum, ID 83340 208-726-4512 sturtevants-sv.com

Sun Summit South

624 Yellowstone Ave Pocatello, ID 208-232-8996 barriessports.com

418 South Main Street Hailey, ID 83333 208-788-6006 crankandcarve.com

Element Outfitters

The Elephant Perch

222 S 5th AVE Pocatello, ID 208-232-8722 elementoutfitters.com

Element Outfitters

1570 N Yellowstone Ave Pocatello, ID 208-232-8722 elementoutfitters.com

Rexburg

Bill’s Bike and Run 113 S 2nd W Rexburg, ID 208-932-2719 billsbikeandrun.com

Twin Falls

Epic Elevation Sports

2064 Kimberly Rd. Twin Falls, ID 83301 208-733-7433 epicelevationsports.com

280 East Ave Ketchum, ID 83340 208-726-3497 elephantsperch.com

NEVADA Boulder City All Mountain Cyclery

1601 Nevada Highway Boulder City, NV 89005 702-250-6596 allmountaincyclery.com

Las Vegas Giant Las Vegas

9345 S. Cimarron Las Vegas, NV 89178 702-844-2453 giantlasvegas.com

Las Vegas Cyclery

10575 Discovery Dr Las Vegas, NV 89147 (702) 596-2953 lasvegascyclery.com

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ROAD RACING

Tetrick and Arnell win 37th annual LoToJa

Cyclists leave the start line at Sunrise Cyclery in Logan, Utah, in the 37th Annual LoToJa Classic. The race was held on September 7, 2019. Nearly 2,000 cyclists participated. Photo courtesy of Snake River Photo

Alison Tetrick (Specialized) acknowledges the cheering crowd after winning the Women’s Pro 123 race in the 37th Annual LoToJa Classic held on September 7, 2019. Tetrick finished the 202-mile course in 9:42:07. Photo courtesy of Snake River Photo

By David Bern

Nearly 2,000 cyclists competed in 2019 race from Logan to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort For Roger Arnell winning the 2019 LoToJa Classic on September 7 was more about having a great day on the bike with his team than trying to set a new record on the 202-mile (325K) parcours.

And for Alison Tetrick it was a pleasure to win the endurance road race from Logan, Utah, to Wyoming’s Jackson Hole Mountain Resort that she’s heard about for years.

Arnell, 34, who rides for Johnson Elite Orthodontics, won the Men’s Pro 123 race with a finish time of 8:45:51 and an average speed of 23 mph. The Cat. 1 racer from

Farmington, Utah, beat Gilberto Melendez (Team Stonehouse P&S Racing p/b Masi) of Tucson, Arizona, to the line by 3 seconds after the two broke away with 14 miles to go.

“It was really super cool to win,” Arnell said, who has ridden LoToJa seven times with several high finishes and a first-place in 2008 as a citizen racer. “As a team, we executed everything perfectly. I didn’t care about trying to break the record. …

It meant more to have a great experience with the team. … And to have teammates also place well.”

His teammates, Spencer Johnson and Nathan Manwaring, took third and fourth place, respectively, in a five-man sprint with a time of 8:47:59. Johnson won the Men’s Pro 123 race in 2018 and set a new course record of 8:18:29 with an average speed of 24.35 mph. The women’s course record is 9:35:00, which was set by Melinda MacFarlane in 2013.

Tetrick, 34, won the Women’s

Pro 123 race with a time of 9:42:07 and an average speed of 21 mph.

Sponsored by Specialized, the Pro UCI rider from Petaluma, California, soloed 47 miles after Alpine Junction (156mi/251km) to the finish at Teton Village after leaving behind breakaway companions Marci Kimball (Team Plan 7) and Heidi Madsen Racers descend from Strawberry Summit in the 37th Annual LoToJa (Team Ascent Cycle RBHealth).

Classic held on September 7, 2019. Photo courtesy of Snake River Photo “This was the first road race I’ve done that’s more than 120 miles,” the 200-meter mark, sprinted around after Kimball rode off to win the QOM prize. The climb features a Tetrick said. “It was a great day. Melendez.

The race is so well supported and “I had to win,” Arnell said about 9-percent pitch during the last mile. organized. … And seeing the Grand his determination to take first.

Tetrick said the three worked Teton coming in really got me going, “There was no other option.” together through Star Valley to like blood in the water.”

There were 30 cyclists in the the feed zone at Alpine Junction Tetrick raced professionally on Men’s Pro 123 race.

(156mi/251km). But Tetrick didn’t the road in Europe for 10 years, Tetrick said she, Kimball and linger at the feed zone. competed in the 2014 UCI World Madsen got away from the field, “I got antsy,” she said, and rode Road Championships, and won the which had 55 total riders at the the rest of the way to the finish alone.

200-mile Dirty Kanza gravel race in start in Logan, while climbing to The sight of the Grand Teton made 2017. She still holds DK’s women’s Strawberry/Emigration Canyon’s her pedal even harder to make sure course record of 11:40:41, which 7,424-foot summit (57mi/92km). she stayed away. The effort kept she set in 2017. Tetrick took second The trio stayed off the front through Kimball more than 8-minutes back. place in DK 2019.

Montpelier (76mi/122km) and In all there were nearly 2,000 USA Kimball, a past LoToJa winner over 6,923-foot Geneva Summit Cycling licensed and unlicensed ridand the race’s current QOM record (84mi/135km). ers in the race, which featured 31 holder, took second place at 9:50:36 The three regrouped at the top categories including relay teams and with Madsen taking third at 9:52:20. of LoToJa’s highest summit, 7,630- cyclosportive riders. Categories left Next in was multiple past LoToJa foot Salt River Pass (106mi/171km), Logan in three-minute intervals. winner Jennifer Halladay (Team Bob’s Bicycle) at 9:57:22, followed

by Eleise Hinton (Team Zone 5) at 10:12:16 and Anne Perry at 10:12:20.

Arnell, who has been racing for 10 years, said his strategy on race day was to stay in the breaks, and to respond to opportunities to be in a good position at the end.

In a 10-man break with 20 miles to go, Arnell rolled off the front and soon had a gap while crossing the Snake River and starting the day’s last climb before turning onto South Loop Road outside of Jackson. On the climb, Melendez bridged up to Arnell and the two began to work together.

Email: Although the break tried to chase dave@cyclingutah.com them down in the final kilometers, Web: the two stayed away. Arnell said www.cyclingutah.com/advertising-info/ Melendez went to the front with 1K to go and soon after began to sprint.

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Racers cross the Snake River at Wilson, Wyoming, in the 37th Annual LoToJa Classic held on September 7, 2019. In the background is the Grand Teton partially hidden by clouds. From the bridge the finish line at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is 7 miles away. Photo courtesy of Snake River Photo

Weather was favorable with mild fall temperatures and clear skies.

However, cyclists faced hard headand cross-winds through Star Valley.

LoToJa is billed as the longest one-day USA Cycling-sanctioned bicycle race in the U.S., with three mountain passes, and nearly 10,000 vertical feet of climbing. Licensed cyclists ride 202 miles (325km) and cyclosportive riders 207 miles (333km) while passing through northern Utah, southeastern Idaho and western Wyoming.

The race begins at Sunrise Cyclery in Logan and finishes at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The race was first held in 1983 with only seven cyclists. Nearly 2,000 rode LoToJa last September. It was the race’s 37th anniversary event.

LoToJa Race Director Brent Chambers said the 2019 race was a success and plans are well underway for 2020’s event, which will be held September 12. LoToJa’s 2020 website will be launched March 1 with online registration April 8-15.

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LoToJa Facts Male: 13 (several years); Female: • LoToJa is the longest one-day 13 (2013) USAC-sanctioned bicycle race in • Oldest individual finishers: the United States (Race Route: 202.3 • Male: Michael Washburn, miles; Ride Route: 207.3 miles).

76 (2018) • The course features almost • Female: Diane Tracy, 67 9,800 feet of climbing, most of it in (2018) the first 110 miles.

• Oldest individual category win• The event offers several “race” ner: and “ride” categories for competi• Male: Larry Peterson, tive as well as recreational cyclists.

Centerville, Utah, age 74 (2018) • In a typical year, LoToJa cyclists • Female: Celeste Liljenquist, travel to Logan from 40 U.S. states Bountiful, Utah, age 56 (2016) and five foreign countries.

• For all LoToJa Course Records, • Most participants finish in 10-12 hours (on average, 80-85% of the see lotoja.com participants who start LoToJa will • LoToJa involves over 600 finish); 82.7% finished in 2019. course volunteers; 150 are HAM • Fastest cyclists will average over radio operators providing radio com23 miles per hour munications and neutral support • It’s estimated a racing cyclist • LoToJa’s fundraising efforts burns up to 15,000 calories in for Huntsman Cancer Foundation LoToJa. (HCF) exceeds $2 million.

• Since 1983, more than 20,000 • National Ability Center, Common cyclists have pedaled over 6 milGround Outdoor Adventures, Utah lion miles to cross the finish line in High School Cycling League, Bike LoToJa. • LoToJa’s average participant Utah, and several community organizations/youth groups also benefit age in 2019 was 45 • Youngest individual finisher’s: from the event.

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Roger Arnell (Johnson Elite Orthodontics) celebrates after winning the Men’s Pro 123 race in the 37th Annual LoToJa Classic held on September 7, 2019. Arnell finished the 202-mile course in 8:45:51. Photo courtesy of Snake River Photo

18 CYCLINGWEST.COM Early Spring 2020

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Mountain Biking the San Rafael Swell

Biking north from I-70 to see a Barrier Canyon culture rock art panel. Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo by Jack Stauss

The Swell provides lots of excellent gravel roads, few cars, and sweeping vistas. Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo by Jack Stauss

By Jack Stauss Early on a Wednesday morning, I watched lightning flash outside my tent, stirring me from an already fitful night of sleep. Blurry-eyed and sore-backed, I pulled myself to sitting and unzipped the fly. While I sat for a second, letting the dim world come into focus, I thought of how in a couple hours I would be riding an indeterminable number of miles in a

landscape I had never been in. It was dawn and I was ready for a cup of coffee. I packed up my Green River roadside camp and headed into town.

After stopping for some gas station brew, I arrived at the Holiday River Expeditions headquarters. I had done the river part of the outfit’s business, and I was eager to try their San Rafael bike trip. Their trips were always top-notch and the guides took a pro attitude across the board: providing adventure, interpreting history of the region, explaining plants and ecosystems, and pointing out the constellations while sitting around a campfire. Most importantly, they were going to support with their five-star mobile kitchen, cooking us gourmet meals after hard days of riding.

Sitting at a green picnic table outside the building, I slurped down the rest of my coffee. A sleepy young guide pushed through the swinging door and said “Hello.” Jack, one of our two guides, took a test ride on my hardtail and loaded it on the van. Soon the rest of the guests had arrived, and we all gathered around as our trip leader Susan unfolded a map on the table.

“We’re going south!” she said.

She pointed to an exit off of I-70 about 40 miles west of Green River.

From there, she traced her finger along backroads to the bottom of

Our biggest descent day two. We ripped a long winding, rolling road for many miles down into Red Canyon.

Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo by Jack Stauss

the Swell, all the way to the Temple Mountain Wash Panel. Over three days, this was going to be a huge survey of the region. I was psyched.

This trip was not only going to open up a huge blank spot on the map for me, because we were riding, the bike would let me really experience the land.

After a quick drive on the highway and out into the desert, we topped off water, pumped up bike tires, and lubed chains. Our driver bid us farewell and we let the rubber hit the gravel. I started pedaling with a guy named Nick from the Boulder area who was there with a couple friends. He had never really done a trip like this, but spent a lot of time road riding and traveling the world.

It seemed he was in his element.

Along with us were his two buddies Eugene and Eric, and a couple from Albuquerque: Leslie and Matt.

We took a detour back to the north of I-70, to see a pictograph panel, so the groan of civilization droned on as we rode through a giant metal culvert under the free-

Bikers explore a side canyon hike near Muddy Creek at the bottom of Red Canyon. Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo by Jack Stauss

The Holiday Team gets lunch ready on the banks of Muddy Creek. Our support van held all our food for the trip. Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo by Jack Stauss

way. The path was worn from easy access by Jeeps and four-wheelers, so the track was like a sandbox. My skinny tires slid around, sometimes stopping altogether in the soup. Our guide Jack’s fatter rubber ripped through the dust. We all weathered the sandstorm as best we could, and soon we were stopping at a massive rock art panel.

Susan explained to us that it was left by the Barrier Canyon Culture, some of it painted 4,000 years ago.

This civilization was different from that around sites commonly seen in Moab and along the rivers of the Colorado Plateau. While little is known about the ancient people, the Barrier Culture and their unique style is just another reminder that this is a place much older than our civilization, and worthy of our utmost respect.

We ripped along gravel roads, thankful to have left the sand and highway behind. The country

The team explores the Lucky Strike uranium mine from the 1950s deep in the Southern Swell. Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo by Jack Stauss

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The crew leaving an amazing camp near Family Butte with a tower looming behind. Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip.

Photo by Jack Stauss

Our last descent above Temple Mountain. Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo

by Jack Stauss

Trip leader Susan Monroe gives us a lay of the land from camp. Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo by Jack Stauss

opened up in front of us, with rolling sage grasslands, shrubby blackbrush, and the occasional pinon juniper. We cranked along, passing each other, chatting, and feeling the wind rush around our bikes and bodies. Dark clouds swirled above and threatened rain. At lunch, we all wondered if it would produce, but the desert stayed dry.

Our long lunch break gave us time to explore Swasey Cabin, some old ranching infrastructure, and some interesting geological formations. Swasey Cabin is built from lodgepole pine timber linked together as a dusty reminder of how the original Euro-American settlers spent their time. It was built from the want to live among the unforgiving landscape. The settlers used the resources as best they could.

They collected water and ice from a seep, and stored food in a cave that doubled as a freezer.

Behind Swasey Cabin was Eagle Canyon. Susan took the pulse of a sleepy post-lunch crew.

“Who wants to bike down to Eagle Arch?” she asked. We all rallied and mounted up. The ride down to the Arch was the first technical riding of the trip. We romped through loose sand, slickrock terraces, drops, and fun balance-y broken ground. It was exhilarating rolling over the obstacles, challenging myself to commit to scary drops or a fast, loose corner, blasting dirt off the double track.

The Arch rose out of the drainage

and swept up high until it connected with the cliff it had been pulling away from. Ravens drifted above with the grey clouds. We snapped a few photos, stretched out, and climbed back on our bikes to repeat the steep ascent. Only a couple raindrops pattered on our shoulders.

After Swaseys, we cruised more gravel that criss-crossed the plateau.

The route to our campsite was more or less the main gravel road through the Swell, so the sandy slog from the morning was a distant memory.

We climbed a hill which dropped into a long and enjoyable descent, flowing through winding corners, past tall sandstone walls and whizzed by juniper forests. To get to camp, we whooped through a rollercoaster of hills onto the Family Butte mesa, which features a series of desert towers. The climb was mellow, and I chatted with Eugene, the oldest member of our group. He told hilarious stories from his time traveling the world and the West.

Soon we were atop the mesa and Susan started looking for the turnoff to a camp she had hoped we’d get.

She peered to her right and veered off, the rest of us waiting at the junction. A minute later she came back with a wide grin, “Oh yeah! This is the place!”

It was an astonishing view off a massive cliff, down onto another giant valley, across which stood a huge sandstone wall. Beyond that were blue-grey mountains stretching into the distance. The clouds that

had not produced any rain swirled on the horizon, the setting sun shining through them, illuminating the canyon colors.

As we stood there, someone pointed out that we had not seen a single person since we left Swasey Cabin. It seemed that we had the whole desert to ourselves. We had dinner and drinks and watched the colors change with the light. As the sun dipped behind the horizon, the wind picked up, but we stayed out for a while and watched the stars rise before heading off to bed.

Susan pointed at the constellations: Vega and the Summer Triangle, the Big Dipper pointing to the North Star and Cassiopeia, and Sagittarius and Scorpius. With stories of the stars swirling through my mind and my legs tired from the day, I climbed into my sleeping bag and fell asleep within minutes.

The next morning, coffee and pancakes got us up for our scenic start of the day. I loaded up on calories and packed up all my gear.

We were excited, as the wind had died down and the temperature was perfect for desert riding. To start the day, we had another epic descent down gravel roads for several winding miles from Family Butte to Red Canyon, the canyon we had camped

above.

Our first stop of the day was at the Lucky Strike Mine from the 1950s.

At the mouth of a wide wingate canyon, dilapidated old buildings stood defiant to many seasons. Looking around the hillsides, entrances to shafts and tailings lurked in the terraced landscape.

After wandering around the camp, we gathered to talk about the history. We were here to recreate and experience the place, but the miners came down to dig out uranium.

They spent a decade weathering the elements and hoping to make it rich from a place they must have been at odds with.

The discussion of mining took us into a broader discussion of the Colorado Plateau. Susan drew a picture in the sand of the region and helped us get oriented to where we were in relation to the Grand Canyon, Moab, and the mountain ranges that hem in the plateau.

She told us of the geological story of how the region came to be, pushed up from forces of the earth, layers upon layers of sand and sea for millions of years, uplifting again, then eroding away. And in the center of all of it was the Colorado and Green Rivers and their tributaries all of which played a major role in the shaping of the canyons.

We pedaled through some more sand and loose cobbles away from the mine. Finally, one more descent on the day to the Muddy Creek. This was a fast fun ride downhill, ripping past steep walls and drop-offs. We pedaled off the main road and found

another massive mining relic.

Lunch was on the banks of the Muddy Creek, where I splashed cool water on my face and neck. We ate zesty wraps and lounged in the shade of cottonwoods with the massive

San Rafael Swell Continued on page 21 Hondu Arch on the horizon.

After lunch, life quickly went from casual to a steady grind. We had to climb out of Red Canyon, and it took all afternoon. Fortunately, the road was firm and all of us were going about the same pace. The pitch of the road never got steep enough to warrant pushing, but I definitely had to put my head down and tell myself to keep turning the pedals.

A couple hours later, we popped back out high on the mesa in the middle of the Swell. Sage meadows led us along rolling hills, and eventually through five miles of fourwheel drive double-track to our last campsite.

Much like the first night, this site had an astonishing vista. Instead of being on top of a wide valley, we were perched above a twisting slot canyon to the east. Beyond that, the jagged edged silhouette of the La Sal Mountains stood in contrast to the wide expanse. To the south, we had a direct view of the Henry Mountains, and further along still I could see Bears Ears and Cedar Mesa. Eric mentioned how amazing it was where a couple pieces of rubber could take you.

The last meal Holiday whips up

20 CYCLINGWEST.COM Early Spring 2020 Community Cooperation Eases Cycling Access to Arizona’s Prescott National Forest It looks like it will be easier for

cyclists to get to Arizona’s Prescott

National Forest from Verde Valley and Yavapai Community College

thanks to long-term community cooperation.

The Yavapai Resource Advisory

Committee approved a $75,000

award to employ youth corps for the proposed Blowout Wash Trail

Project. The Verde Valley Cyclists

Coalition and Yavapai Community College are collaborating with the

Verde Ranger District of the forest.

The coalition promised to pitch in $12,000 for the trail and the College agreed to allow the biking trail on its land and to build a trailhead. The 6.5-mile trail will connect with other trails in the Prescott National Forest. It will run along West Mingus Avenue and connect the communities of Prescott, Jerome, Clarkdale, and Cottonwood.

-Charles Pekow

Infrastructure Not Enough to Encourage People to Commute by Bike Infrastructure and facilities are a necessary component of bicyclefriendly communities, but are not sufficient on their own to encourage people to bicycle. According to a recent study done by the University of California at Davis, it also takes the right attitude. Researchers surveyed students, faculty and staff about cycling attitudes at a campus and town well known for excellent infrastructure.

UC Davis is one of only eight educational institutions to reach Platinum, the highest rank possible in the League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly University program. The City of Davis has also reached Platinum.

While bicycle infrastructure and low speed limits make cyclists more comfortable, the researchers found “that even the best designed on-road bike facilities are unlikely to provide a comfortable bicycling environment for those without a predisposition to bicycle.”

In the study, Making Bicycling

Comfortable: Identifying Minimum Infrastructure Needs by Population Segments Using a Video Survey: A Research Report from the National Center for Sustainable Transportation (https://ncst.ucdavis. edu/research-product/making-bicycling-comfortable-identifying-minimum-infrastructure-needs-population), researchers asked participants to look at videos and state which scenarios made them feel most comfortable. No matter what the infrastructure in the videos was, many of the participants indicated they were reluctant to bike, because they needed to dress well, cycling to campus caused stress, and/or they need a car anyway.

The study acknowledges that participants were largely undergraduate students and disproportionately female, so results don’t reflect attitudes of the general population. The videos also did not show all possible roads and paths, which could also have an effect on attitudes.

-Charles Pekow

Legislation Seeks to Open Safe Routes to School Grants to High Schools While the committee hasn’t High schools would become eligible for Safe Routes to School grants under pending legislation.

Currently, only elementary and middle schools can participate.

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Safe Routes to All Schools Act (S. 3183), which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

acted on the bill itself, the language was included in the American’s

Bureau of Land M a n a g e m e n t Releases Proposed R e s o u r c e Management Plan for the Four Rivers Area near Boise, Idaho A resource management plan for the Four Rivers area (a popular mountain biking area) in Southwest Idaho has been released by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Mountain biking has increased in the area over the past decade, notes the Proposed Resource Management Plan and Final Environmental Impact Statement from the Four Rivers Field Office, Boise District, Idaho. The proposal notes an increasing demand “for certain non-motorized events like mountain bike races, adventure trail runs, and triathlon type events,” especially in the Boise area.

The plan outlines four alternatives for future actions, as follows: A. “No Action Alternative,” which is essentially a continuation of current policy and management plans.

B. Increased protection of natural and cultural resources, which could lead to more restriction in availability for recreation or development.

C. Increased growth, making more land available for development, including extractive energy resources, and increased recreation, with less focus on wilderness protection.

D. Management of public lands to accommodate both economic and recreational development, while promoting conservation of the most sensitive natural and cultural resources.

The full report is available online at https://eplanning.blm. gov/epl-front-office/eplanning/ planAndProjectSite.do?methodN ame=dispatchToPatternPage&cur rentPageId=10301 -Charles Pekow

Transportation Infrastructure Act of 2019 (S. 2302), which the committee passed. It is awaiting action by the full Senate. (https://www.congress.gov/ b i l l / 11 6 t h - c o n g r e s s / s e n a t e bill/2302/actions).

-Charles Pekow

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Send your feedback and letters to the editor to: dave@ cyclingutah.com

Trump’s Proposed Budget Eliminates Funding for Cycling The Trump Administration’s proposed budget for FY21 does not appear to be very kind to bicycling. The proposed transportation budget would eliminate the largest source of federal aid for cycling: Transportation Enhancements.

Instead, the proposed budget would fold the money into general surface transportation funding to states, without any guarantee for programs that have funded trail construction, safety, Safe Routes to School, etc. The administration claims this will give the states flexibility to meet their own needs.

The proposal does increase funding for Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Transportation Discretionary Grants from $800 million to $1 billion. Several communities are using these competitive grants to improve and expand cycling access (http://www.cyclingutah.com/advocacy/build-grants-to-help-bicycleinfrastructure/), but again, there is no requirement to do so.

Communities have until May 18 to apply for a BUILD grant this year. See https://www.transportation.gov/BUILDgrants.

-Charles Pekow

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for their guests is always perfectly grilled steak and mashed potatoes.

After the day of hard riding it certainly felt like we earned it. With no wind and an amazing sunset, we

Barrier Canyon Culture rock art on a panel near I-70 west of Green River Utah. Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip.

Photo by Jack Stauss

feasted next to a fire. We told stories and laughed, watching another color-show over the canyon country and enjoying the company of friends.

Again, we all remarked on how fortunate we were to have had the roads and trails completely to ourselves.

When it was finally dark, we did a deeper dive into the stars looking at more constellations and telling myths about what it all meant. Susan had a deep passion for the place, and she shared it with all of us.

In the morning we all regretted the fact that we would have to return to civilization and “real” life.

Over the previous few days of riding through the region, we had become old friends, and the landscape was as much a part of that as the connection to one another.

We lamented packing up, but soon we were back on our bikes and in the grove of the gravel. I took my time getting through the last hills, snacking and looking at wildflowers. On the saddle of the last rise we looked out down to Temple Mountain and at the Henry’s in the distance. Soon we’d be back at pavement and onward to our lives and work, but before that we had one last long fun descent to rip together. We clicked into high gear and let it ride off the plateau all the way down into the twisting canyons beyond.

Nuts and Bolts

Trip Location • Southern San Rafael Swell. From I-70 to Temple Mountain Road (pick up near highway 24).

Trip Route (more or less) • This trip primarily followed Emery County Roads 1024 and 1012, with some detours to sites of interest. We exited out Temple Mountain Road.

The whole trip was done from north to south.

Days (and mileage) • We bike three full days, each day we rode between 20 and 25 miles Water Availability • There is no available water until you reach Muddy Creek. For us, this was at lunch on the second day.

Holiday River Expedition does not skimp when it comes to the food. We stayed fueled up every day! Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo by Jack Stauss

Nice spot for a tent on our last night; overlooking the Henry Mountains.

Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo by Jack Stauss

Muddy Creek has seasonal fluctuations.

If you go with Holiday tips (contact Holiday) • To do this with Holiday River Expeditions contact them via their website: www.BikeRaft.com If you go on your own tips • It would be possible to run this on your own. National Geographic has a good topo with roads marked. It is highly suggested to do this with a support vehicle as you are many miles from help, service, and water is unpredictable at best.

Jack Stauss is an East Coast transplant who moved to the West in 2008 for college and skiing. Over the years he has fallen in love with the desert and mountains and spends every season either biking, hiking, ski touring, or rock climbing. He now works as a freelance writer and as an outreach director for a local environmental non-profit.

He lives in Salt Lake City with his dog and girlfriend, who can outbike him any day of the week.

Enjoying the sunset on our last night in the Swell, above Chute Canyon. Riding the San Rafael Swell on a Holiday River Expeditions trip. Photo by Jack Stauss

22 CYCLINGWEST.COM Early Spring 2020 Calendar Guidelines:

WESTERN STATES

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Utah BMX RAD Canyon BMX — South Jordan, UT, Indoor and outdoor BMX racing. Location: 5200 W, 9800 South, Practice Tuesday 6:30- 8:30, Race Thursday, Registration 6:00- 7:00, Race at 7, May through September (practices starting in April with additional practices on Tuesdays through May), Dallas Edwards, 801-803-1900, radcanyonbmx@radcanyonbmx.com, radcanyonbmx.com Legacy BMX — Farmington, UT, Indoor bmx racing at the Legacy Events center 151 South 1100 West, Farmington, UT., Practice Wednesday 6:00- 9:00; Race Saturday, May through September, Kevin , 801-6981490, kevin@klikphoto.net, lrbmx.com, radcanyonbmx.com/Rad_Canyon_Legacy_ Outdoor_Schedule_2014.pdf April 4-5, 2020 — USA Cycling Collegiate BMX National Championships, Redmond, OR, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@ usacycling.org, usacycling.org

Advocacy Bike Utah — UT, Utah’s Statewide Advocacy Group. They work on education and other bike related advocacy., Crys Lee, 385-8311515, crys@bikeutah.org, bikeutah.org Salt Lake City Mayor’s Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC) — Salt Lake City, UT, Meetings are the 3rd Monday of the month from 5-7 pm in the SLC Transportation Division Conference room., Salt Lake City Transportation , 801-535-6630, bikeslc@slcgov.com, bikeslc.com Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee — Salt Lake City, UT, The SLCBAC committee works to improve cycling conditions in Salt Lake County and is an official committee.

Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-7:30 pm and are held in Suite N-2800 of the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 S. State St., Salt Lake City, UT, , Helen Peters, 385-468-4860, HPeters@slco.org, bicycle.slco.org Weber Pathways — Ogden, UT, Weber County’s trails group. We are committed to the idea that a non-motorized network of public pathways significantly contribute to our community’s economic vitality and quality of life., Mark Benigni, 801-393-2304, wp@weberpathways.org, Rod Kramer, 801393-2304, rod@weberpathways.org, weberpathways.org Mooseknuckler Alliance — St. George, UT, We accept all types and styles of riders; most importantly we want people to ride their bikes and enjoy doing it. Most of us

love riding our bikes in all types of weather and in multiple disciplines. The Alliance is located in Southern Utah and has group rides to help people get out, meet new friends, and most importantly, have fun riding their bikes., Lukas Brinkerhoff, 435632-8215, lukas@mooseknuckleralliance.org, mooseknuckleralliance.org Mountain Trails Foundation — Park City, UT, Park City’s Trails Group, Charlie Sturgis, 435649-6839, charlie@mountaintrails.org, mountaintrails.org Bonneville Shoreline Trail Committee — Salt Lake City, UT, Volunteer to help build the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. (801) 485-6974 or visit our web page., Dave Roth, 801-8245339, bonnevilleshorelinetrail@gmail.com, bonnevilleshorelinetrail.org Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) — Salt Lake City, UT, PRATT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, run by volunteers. The mission of the Parley’s Rails, Trails and Tunnels (PRATT) Coalition is to assist city, county, state and federal agencies and other public and private partners in completing a multi-use trail along I-80 via Parley’s Creek Corridor and the Sugar House Rail Spur to connect the Bonneville Shoreline Trail with the Provo/Jordan River Parkway., Juan Arce-Larreta, 801-694-8925, parleystrail@ gmail.com, parleystrail.org Provo Bike Committee — Provo, UT, Please join us every first Thursday of the month at 5 pm at 48 N. 300 W. to help make Provo a more bicycle-friendly community., Heather Skabelund, 971-404-1557, bikeprovo@ gmail.com, Aaron Skabelund, 385-207-6879, a.skabelund@gmail.com, bikeprovo.org Dixie Trails and Mountain Bike Advocacy — St. George, UT, Cimarron Chacon, 970-7593048, info@groraces.com, dmbta.org Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance — St. George, UT, Southern Utah’s road advocacy group., Craig Shanklin, 435-674-1742, southernutahbicycle@gmail.com, southernutahbicyclealliance.org WOBAC - Weber Ogden Bicycle Advisory Committee — Ogden, UT, Josh Jones, 801629-8757, joshjones@ogdencity.com, Idaho Bike Walk Alliance — Boise, ID, Idaho’s Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Cynthia Gibson, 208-345-1105, cynthia@idahowalkbike.org, idahowalkbike.org Greater Arizona Bicycling Association — Tucson, AZ, Arizona’s Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Eric Post, president@bikegaba.org, bikegaba.org Coalition of Arizona Bicyclists — Phoenix, AZ, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Bob Beane, 623-252-0931, cazbike@cazbike. org, cazbike.org

Wyoming Pathways — Wilson, WY, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Tim Young, 307-413-8464, , wyopath.org Bicycle Colorado — Denver, CO, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Dan Grunig, 303-417-1544, info@bicyclecolorado.org, bicyclecolorado.org Bike Walk Montana — Helena, MT, Statewide bicycle advocacy organization, Taylor Lonsdale, bznbybike@gmail.com, Doug Haberman, 406-449-2787, info@bikewalkmontana.org, bikewalkmontana.org Salt Lake Valley Trails Society — Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake Valley’s natural surface bicycle trails non-profit., Kevin Dwyer, kevin@ saltlakevalleytrailssociety.org, saltlakevalleytrailssociety.org Teton Valley Trails and Pathways (TVTAP) — Jackson, WY, Promotes trails and pathways in the Wydaho area of Wyoming and Idaho., Dan Verbeten, 208-201-1622, dan@tvtap. org, tvtap.org, tetonbikefest.org Bike Orem — Orem, UT, The Orem Bicycle Coalition exists to cultivate a more bicycle friendly community in Orem so that more residents will be able and excited to ride in our community. We do this by encouraging bicycle safety, accessibility, inclusivity, and infrastructure to the community and its residents. Come join us! Currently we are meeting on the second Wednesday of each month, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Mad Dog Cycles. The address is 350 North Orem Blvd, Orem, UT 84057, Randy Gibb, 801-222-9577, randy@maddogcycles.com, bikeorem.weebly.com

Events, Swaps,Lectures Salt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Last Friday of every month, 6:30 pm, meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State and Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, facebook.com/groups/SLCCM/ Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, UT, Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo.

Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons.

Check out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on Facebook for location., Chuck Heaton, 801688-7268, heatpolocompany@gmail.com, facebook.com/groups/189631497724953/, beehivebikepolo.wordpress.com Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27.

Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, scottdudevoir@colesport.com, colesport.com, mountaintrails.org Moab Bike Party — Moab, UT, 4th Wednesday of every month. 6:30 or 7:30 pm., Jeff Gutierrez, , facebook.com/moabbikeparty

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

Submit your event to: calendar@cyclingutah.com

with date, name of event, website, phone number and contact person and other appropiate information.

Let us know about any corrections to existing listings!

Kidical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Group ride for families. This will be a monthly ride, the 1st Sunday of every month, at Liberty Park (south entrance) from 3pm- 5pm. All ages are welcome., Lee Chung, 865-850-3589, lee.chung@gmail.com, facebook.com/ groups/109360246125277 Slow Roll SLC — Salt Lake City, UT, Fun, Bikes, and Party Rides on Tuesday Nights at 7 behind Crank SLC 749 S. State Street., Christian Clemens, 385-528-1158, 801-4400546, christian@crankslc.com, March 20-22, 2020 — North American Handmade Bicycle Show NAHBS, Dallas, TX, 15th annual, NAHBS showcases the talents of individuals around the world whose art form is the bicycle. It aims to be a meeting point both online and in person for frame builders and cycling enthusiasts looking for custommade bikes, for the sharing of ideas, and the promotion of a special industry with a rich history dating back to 1819, Don Walker, 502-265-1122, don@handmadebicycleshow. com, nahbs.com April 14, 2020 — Utah Bike Summit, Layton, UT, Keynote Speaker: John Burke of Trek Bicycle, The Utah Bike Summit is the statewide bicycle conference. The summit brings together everyday riders, bicycle and trail advocates, representatives from Utah’s bicycle industry, planners, engineers, representatives from Utah’s tourism industry and health fields, and local and state government officials in order to make Utah more bicycle friendly. Regardless of your interest in bicycling (transportation, recreation, road, mountain, commuter), the Utah Bike Summit is for you and all are encouraged to attend.Held at Davis Conference Center, Crys Lee, 385831-1515, crys@bikeutah.org, bikeutah.org/ utahbikesummit/ May 2-3, 2020 — Young Riders Bike Swap, Park City, UT, Benefits Young Riders Youth Mountain Biking Program.

Located at The Yard, 1255 Kearns Blvd Park City, UT. Saturday, May 2nd 8am-5pm and Sunday May 3rd 11am-3pm. Buy or sell gear.

Need a a bike? Need to get some of that old equipment out of your garage? This is the perfect opportunity, and proceeds raised at this event help to fund the Young Riders organization based out of Park City, UT. To sell your gear you can drop off your bike and fill out the information at Jan’s Mountain Outfitters (1600 Park Avenue, Park City) or White Pine Touring (1790 Bonanza Drive, Park City) during store hours from April 18th to April 29, or at The Yard on April 30, 3-7pm, May 1, 12-8 pm., Julie Minahan, 435640-8642, julie.minahan@gmail.com, youngriders.com May 6, 2020 — National Bike to School Day, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to climb out of the motor vehicle and onto your bike on your way to school., None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, walkbiketoschool.org May 9-10, 2020 — Cole Sport Bike Swap, Park City, UT, 9-5 Sat., 9-3 Sun. $20 fee if bike sells.

Proceeds go to Mountain Trails Foundation.

Drop bikes off at Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. on 5/10. Pick up is by 3 pm on 5/12., Scott

Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, scottdudevoir@ colesport.com, mountaintrails.org, colesport.com May 15, 2020 — National Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to climb out of the motor vehicle and onto your bike on your way to work., None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, bikeleague.org May 20, 2020 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Cyclists will take to the road in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Meet at 6:30 at the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City. Ride leaves at 7 pm. Bike ride at 10 to 12 mph, mostly flat or minimum grade, about 11 miles. Rain date: Sat. May 23rd, 10:00 AM., Chris Slauger, chris.shauger@ gmail.com, rideofsilence.org, facebook. com/events/1101400300066668/ May 20, 2020 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, Join the Provo chapter of the Worldwide Ride of Silence to ride to honor people who were killed or injured while biking this last year and last several years. We will begin at Dixon Middle School and go for a short, slow, silent ride with brief stops at the ghost bike memorials for Doug Crow and Mark Robinson, and return to Dixon Middle School where we will have light refreshments. Meet at 6:30. Dixon Middle School, 750 W 200 N. Ride begins at 7 pm sharp., Lucy Ordaz, 801-477-7048, lucyo@provo.edu, rideofsilence.org September 22, 2020 — World Car Free Day, UT, Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, worldcarfree.net

Mountain Bike Tours and Festivals March 6-8, 2020 — VIDA MTB Clinic Series: Sedona, VIDA MTB Series, Sedona, AZ, Women’s Mountain Bike Skills Clinic during Sedona MTB Festival, Rachel Gottfried, 949677-6809, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com March 6-8, 2020 — Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, Sedona, AZ, Held in the heart of Sedona next to trails, bike park, and downtown. Main Expo/Festival area at the beautiful Posse Grounds Park; Bike Demos, Shuttled Rides, a Beer Garden, great Bands, and endless singletrack., Sedona MTB Festival , 928-282-1106, info@sedonamtbfestival.com, sedonamtbfestival.com March 13-15, 2020 — Poison Spider Bicycles Spring Thaw, Moab, UT, Fun long weekend with Demo bikes, women’s ride, shuttles, and guided group rides on great Moab Brand Trails. Food and parties, Preregister early for free t-shirt! Plus women’s only ride/ clinic., Billy , 435-259-7882, 800-635-1792, info@moabthaw.com, moabthaw.com March 13-15, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Sedona, AZ, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net March 16-October 31, 2020 — White Rim (MTB), Moab, UT, The White Rim Trail through Canyonlands has become a favorite annual pilgrimage for countless numbers of mountain bikers. Our 4-day bike trip follows the canyons carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers. A multi-colored array of spires, arches, buttes, and mesas comprise the classic high desert scenery of Canyonlands National Park., Kevin Ford, 800-596-2953 x1, 702-596-2953, info@escapeadventures.com, escapeadventures. com March 27-29, 2020 — Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival, Hurricane, UT, Ride with us on world-class singletrack at the foothills of Zion National Park. Join us for 3 days of bike festival shenanigans, awesome demo bike & gear, Expo with great food and shopping, bike shuttles, skills clinics, Zion Brewery beer garden, dinner, prizes and more!, DJ Morisette, 435-635-5455, humtbfestival@gmail.com, hurricanemtbfestival. com, otesports.com

Early Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 23 March 27-29, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Moab, UT, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net April 1-October 31, 2020 — MTB the White Rim Trail, Moab, UT, The quintessential Moab multi day bike ride, in Canyonlands National Park. 15 trips to choose from, 3 & 4 days.

Small Groups. Outfitted by professional guides. Don’t let the name fool you, Holiday River Expeditions knows biking., Karen Johnson, 800-624-6323, karen.holidayriver@ gmail.com, bikeraft.com April 3-5, 2020 — BetterRide Women’s MTB Camp, Moab, UT, BetterRide’s WomenOnly Mountain Bike Camp, Clinic and Skills Coaching covers the same core skills as the co-ed camps in a supportive, nonjudgemental atmosphere. Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself!

Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net April 17-19, 2020 — BetterRide Enduro MTB Camp, Moab, UT, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net April 17-19, 2020 — BetterRide Enduro MTB Camp, Moab, UT, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net April 18-19, 2020 — Tinker Classic, Beatty, NV, MTB Race and Festival, 100k MTB Race and 60k Gravel Gran Fondo Rides +, Guided rides, demo bikes and industry vendors.

Enjoy 60 + miles of Single track and many more miles or gravel roads and pavement.

The weekend events will include a 3 day Bike Expo with demo’s, festival rides on 60 + miles of single track, the 60 K Gravel Gran Fondo though Death Valley National Park and Rhyolite Ghost town, and the Main Event ! The 100K Tinker Classic Mountain Bike Race. Award Ceremony with fireworks at Spicer Ranch , Cimarron Chacon, 970-7593048, info@groraces.com, tinkerclassic.com, GROpromotions.com April 24-26, 2020 — BetterRide Women’s MTB Camp, Fruita, CO, BetterRide’s WomenOnly Mountain Bike Camp, Clinic and Skills Coaching covers the same core skills as the co-ed camps in a supportive, nonjudgemental atmosphere. Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself!

Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net April 25, 2020 — VIDA MTB Series: Grand Junction, VIDA MTB Series, Grand Junction, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com May 1-3, 2020 — MECCA Spring MTB Festival, Green River, UT, 34th Annual, Held at the John Wesley Powell Museum in Green River, Utah. Registration begins Friday at 1:00 p.m. followed by a warm up ride, refreshments, games and a prize drawing. Saturday is full of all-day guided rides, ranging from beginner to advanced followed by a yummy dinner, games and more FUN. Finish up on Sunday with a guided (or on your own) scenic ride. Family friendly., Kim Player, 435-653-2440, meccabike01@gmail.com, biketheswell.org May 1-3, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Moab, UT, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net May 1-3, 2020 — US Bank Fruita Fat Tire Festival, Fruita, CO, 25th Anniversary festival kicking off the Mtn bike season in CO, world renowned trails, Bike Demo at 18 Road and Downtown Product Expo, and live music, Mike Heaston, 970-858-7220, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, George Gatseos, 970-8587220, fruita@otesports.com, fruitafattirefestival.com May 1-October 31, 2020 — MTB The Maze Mountain Bike Tour, Moab, UT, Deep in the heart of Canyonlands National Park. 4 trips to choose from, 4 days 3 nights. Small Groups of 9 or less. Outfitted by professional guides. Camp at the Maze Overlook and hike down into the Maze to view the Harvest scene., Karen Johnson, 800-624-6323, karen. holidayriver@gmail.com, bikeraft.com May 8-10, 2020 — BetterRide Trail Subtleties and Strategies MTB Camp, Moab, UT, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills.

Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@ betterride.net, betterride.net May 14-20, 2020 — Kokopelli Guided Tour, Loma, CO, Benefits Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association, the original creators of the Kokopelli Trail. 4 day fully supported tour of the Kokopelli Trail from

Loma, CO to Moab, UT., Tisha McCombs, 970-244-8877, coordinator@copmoba.org, Whit Smith, 303-475-2255, whitsmith1@mac. com, copmoba.org May 16, 2020 — Amazing Earthfest Kanab Trails Ride, Kanab, UT, 18-mile Arizona Trail ride celebrating 50th anniversary National Trails System Act. Meets 3/13 in Kanab, UT at 8:00 AM. 12th Amazing Earthfest., Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, richcsenge@ gmail.com, Susan Johnston, 435-644- 8328, susankjvj@gmail.com, amazingearthfest.org May 19-22, 2020 — MTB The Maze Bike and Stargazing Trip, Moab, UT, In partnership with Salt Lake City’s Clark Planetarium. Bike by day, stargaze from the Maze Overlook in the heart of Canyonlands National Park.

Rate a “Gold Tier” Dark Sky Park by the International Dark Sky Association. , Karen Johnson, 800-624-6323, karen.holidayriver@ gmail.com, bikeraft.com June 5-7, 2020 — BetterRide E-MTB Camp, Golden, CO, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net June 6, 2020 — Weiser River Trail Ride, Council, ID, A one day gravel mountain bike ride of either 28 or 48 miles on the Weiser River Trail, a rail conversion trail. Shuttles from Cambridge or Council. Snack stops., Craig Kjar, 208-571-7447, 208-253-4433, octobertrek@gmail.com, kotaho.com/annual-bikeride, weiserrivertrail.org June 13, 2020 — Nevada City Fat Tire Festival, Nevada City, CA, Nevada City Fat Tire Festival promotes a healthy lifestyle and all inclusive experience for bicycle riders and outdoor enthusiasts. We have selected vendors that represent our goal with bicycle companies, bicycle components, local beer, personal training, injury prevention and recovery, bicycle repair, bicycle travel, bicycle camping and outdoor lifestyle. Part of an amazing weekend! We have joined the Rotary Century Ride, the Big Brothers and Big Sisters 20th Annual Gravel Grinder and the Nevada City Dirt Classic Cross Country Race series for a weekend of bicycling and family fun!, Nevada City Fat Tire Festival , 530-615-4462 , NCFatTireFestival@gmail.com, ncfattirefestival.com June 14-September 7, 2020 — Crested Butte Singletrack MTB Tour, Crested Butte, CO, Our Crested Butte tour offers immensely beautiful, challenging and remote terrain in the Elk Mountains of south-central Colorado.

This tour is available in 3 to 6-day options that roll along the prime singletrack that CB is known for. You’ll also enjoy the stellar campsites and the amazing swimming holes of the Elk Mountains., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. com, Lauren Lasky, 508-561-7580, lauren@ lizardheadcycling.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com June 19-21, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Durango, CO, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net June 19-21, 2020 — Outerbike, Deer Valley, UT, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and gear on world class trails. Participants get demos, shuttles, lunch & free beer - plus a great Saturday night party! , Mark Sevenoff, 800-845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@ westernspirit.com, outerbike.com June 20, 2020 — Beaver Dam 49er Gravel Grinder, Beaver Dam State Park, NV, Ride the Rim and see the park from a different perspective. Pedal down an old chaining road that runs along the Park’s rim and winds you through Pinyon and juniper trees. Through the small town of Barclay where lunch is served at the one room schoolhouse. The course then swings around back to the main park road and down into Campground B where we end the ride with a BBQ. The course is subject to change based on weather conditions. 35 and 45 mile options., Dawn Andone, 775-728-8101, cathedralgorge_vc@lcturbonet.com, beaverdamgravelgrinder.com June 20, 2020 — Around the Rock Gravel Ride, Jackson, WY, This is an annual ride of passage, leaving from Fitzgerald’s Bicycles each year on the Solstice Weekend. We’ll head clockwise around The Rock (The Grand Teton) on a 50/50 mix of gravel and pavement. 154 miles, 6000 feet of climbing and TOTALLY doable for the average fit rider. Whether you ride for speed or ride for the accomplishment it doesn’t matter. The beers taste just as good after!

This self-supported, 154-mile mixed-terrain cycling adventure is a RIDE OF PASSAGE and sure to challenge anyone who takes it on!, Fitzgerald’s , 307-201-5453, info@fitzgeraldsbicycles.com, fitzgeraldsbicycles.com, ridewithgps.com/events/120834-aroundthe-rock-2020 June 26-28, 2020 — BetterRide MTB DownhillEnduro Camp, Durango, CO, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself!

Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net June 27, 2020 — Black Hills Mountain Festival, Rapid City, SD, Mountain Bike Race and Running events starting at 8AM at Founder’s Park. The course consists of an approximate 8 mile loop. Also, a couple fun extra races, concerts, and vendors will be on site. , Kristy Lintz, 605-394-4168, 605-484-1724, specialevents@rcgov.org, Black Hills MTB Festival , blackhillsmountainfest@gmail.com, bhfattirefestival.com, rcparksandrec.org

July 5-August 16, 2020 — Colorado Trail MTB Tour, Montrose, CO, Our Colorado Trail Mountain Bike Tour takes you on an amazing alpine journey through the singletrack of the San Juan Mountains, traversing from Monarch Pass to your final destination of Telluride. Available in either a camping or lodging format with up to 3-nights of lodging (3 of 5-nights total). , John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides. com, Lauren Lasky, 508-561-7580, lauren@ lizardheadcycling.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com July 5-August 28, 2020 — Glacier National Park Bike Tour, Whitefish, MT, 7/5-10; 7/1217; 7/19-7/24; 7/26-31; 8/2-7; 8/9-14, 8/16-21, 8/23-28. Options for cyclists of all abilities.

Ride the Going to the Sun Road! Big climbs and bonus mileage options available., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com July 10-12, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Winter Park-Fraser Mountain, CO, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself!

Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net July 11, 2020 — Wildflower Trailfest, Snowbasin, UT, A non-competitive, women only mountain bike ride. All ages and levels welcome.

Come join us for a day of fun on Powder Mountain!, Nick Bowsher, 801-610-9422, info@wildfloweroutdoor.com, wildfloweroutdoor.com July 11, 2020 — Wydaho 100 Gravel Ride, Jackson, WY, From the foothills of the Teton Range, looking into the depths of Wilderness to the Big Hole Mountains, featuring some of the best gravel this Eastern Idaho has to offer, this route completes a 360-degree circumnavigation of Teton Valley! The road surface is predominately gravel and dirt ranging between steep mountain and rutted farm roads. Bring your gravel bike or any bike for that matter. Self-supported, Fitzgerald’s , 307-201-5453, info@fitzgeraldsbicycles.com, fitzgeraldsbicycles.com July 17-19, 2020 — BetterRide Women’s MTB Camp, Winter Park-Fraser Mountain, CO, BetterRide’s Women-Only Mountain Bike Camp, Clinic and Skills Coaching covers the same core skills as the co-ed camps in a supportive, non-judgemental atmosphere.

Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills.

Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@ betterride.net, betterride.net July 31-August 2, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Park City, UT, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net August 14-16, 2020 — Outerbike Summer in Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears on world class trails. Participants get bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admission to parties and films, at Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Mark Sevenoff, 800-8452453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@westernspirit. com, outerbike.com August 15-16, 2020 — VIDA MTB Series: Snowmass Bike Park, VIDA MTB Series Flagship Clinics, Snowmass Village, CO, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com September 18-20, 2020 — Albuquerque MTB Festival, Albuquerque, NM, 12 hour race, 2 hour race, and weekend long mtb festival, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com September 18-20, 2020 — Outerbike Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, CA, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears on world class trails. Participants get bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admission to parties and films, in South Lake Tahoe, CA., Mark Sevenoff, 800-845-2453, 435-2598732, outerbike@westernspirit.com, outerbike.com September 25-26, 2020 — VIDA MTB Series: Glorieta, VIDA MTB Series , Glorieta, NM, Women’s mountain bike skills clinic, Rachel Gottfried, 949-677-6809, info@vidamtb.com, vidamtb.com October 2-4, 2020 — Outerbike Fall, Moab, UT, An opportunity to ride next year’s bikes and gears on world class trails. Participants get bike demos,shuttles, lunch, beer, and admission to parties and films, 7000 N. Hwy 191 at Moab Brands Trailhead, Mark Sevenoff, 800845-2453, 435-259-8732, outerbike@westernspirit.com, outerbike.com October 3-4, 2020 — October Trek, Weiser, ID, 2 day mountain bike gravel ride, 86 mile rails-to-trails conversion trail from New Meadows to Weiser, Idaho. Supported ride with meals and camping., Craig Kjar, 208571-7447, 208-253-4433, octobertrek@gmail. com, weiserrivertrail.org/octobertrek.html, kotaho.com/octobertrekinformation/ October 9-11, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Camp, Moab, UT, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills. Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@betterride.net, betterride.net October 9-12, 2020 — MTB San Rafael Swell Tour, San Rafael Swell, UT, Bike, Yoga & Stargazing. In partnership with Salt Lake City’s Clark Planetarium. Bike, enjoy the most under the radar recreation area in Utah. “The Swell” offers world class mountain biking and dark skies for nighttime stargaz-

ing. Joined by a Yoga facilitator to stretch out all the kinks after a day in the saddle., Karen Johnson, 800-624-6323, karen.holidayriver@gmail.com, bikeraft.com October 10, 2020 — Trek Dirt Series Mountain Bike Camp, Sedona, AZ, Women’s Mountain Bike Camp for beginner to advanced levels, focusing on skill development and trail riding, for cross country and downhill riders. Skill instruction ranges from basic front wheel lifts and switchback turns to technical climbs, descents, drops, jumps and more., Angela Campbell, 403-358-1144 (Canada), info@ dirtseries.com, Elli Petersilie, elli@dirtseries. com, dirtseries.com October 16-18, 2020 — BetterRide MTB Trail Subtleties and Strategy Camp, Moab, UT, Take your skills to the next level by investing in yourself! Learn the skills to greatly improve your riding and drills to master those skills.

Increase your confidence, skill and efficiently with the most experienced (20 years), effective and sought after coach in the sport, Gene Hamilton!, Ilse Harms, admin@ betterride.net, betterride.net October 29-November 1, 2020 — Moab Ho-Down Mountain Bike Festival & Film Fest, Moab, UT, 15th Annual - Mountain bike festival with dual stage enduro race, group shuttle rides, bike films, townie tour with poker run, dirt jump comp and costume party!

The festival is a fundraiser for local trails and the bike park!, Tracy Bentley, 435-259-4688, info@chilebikes.com, moabhodown.com, chilebikes.com

Utah Weekly MTB Race Series April 4-August 1, 2020 — Weekly Race Series, WRS, Sundance, Wasatch County, UT, Wednesday nights, April-Aug. Venue alternates between Wasatch County sites and Sundance, 6:30 pm. Prompt start time.

Pros/Experts 1hr race time, Sports 50mins, Beginners 30-40mins., Tyson Apostol, 435-2003239 (Wasatch), 801-223-4849 (Sundance), races@euclidoutdoors.com, John Woodruff, 801-223-4044, 801-223-4849, johnw@sundance-utah.com , Josey Apostol, 435-2003239 (Wasatch), 801-223-4849 (Sundance), races@weeklyraceseries.com, weeklyraceseries.com April 28-August 11, 2020 — Mid-Week Mountain Bike Race Series, Wasatch Front, Wasatch Back, Salt Lake Valley, UT, Tuesday nights, starting April 28! Locations TBD. Fun, competitive mountain bike racing for all ages and abilities. Each XC race features a free kids’ race!, Crys Lee, 385-831-1515, crys@bikeutah.org, Jackie Baker, 385-8311515, jackie@bikeutah.org, midweekmtb. com

Regional Weekly MTB Race Series June 10-24, 2020 — Missoula Wednesday Night Race League, Western Montana Trail Series, Missoula, MT, Various courses. Wednesdays in June, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfhoran@ gmail.com, mtbmissoula.org

Utah Mountain Bike and Gravel Racing March 14, 2020 — True GRIT Epic Bike Race, National Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Series (NUE) 100 and Marathon SE, Santa Clara, UT, Epic ultra-endurance mountain bike race with 100 and 50 mile options over tough and technical terrain. Course is a 50 mile loop. Staggered starts at 7am, 9am and 11am - cut off time is 6pm, choose from open category with cash purse. Finish with live music, vendors and beer garden., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@ groraces.com, truegritepic.com March 28, 2020 — Red Rock Desert Rampage ICUP, Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT, The XC opener on the traditional Desert Rampage course, with approximately 6 mile lap at Green Valley., Margaret Gibson, 435229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com, ridesouthernutah.com March 28-30, 2020 — Moab Rocks, Moab, UT, Incorporates Moab’s best classic and new routes and combines them into a 3-day masterpiece of cross-country and timed descents in a fully supported format, Kevin McDonald, 866-373-3376, info@transrockies. com, TransRockies.com April 4, 2020 — 6 Hours of Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Virgin, UT, 13 mile long course in the UT desert combines sweet single track, with some technical sections, and great climbs. Great introduction to endurance racing or a great trainer for bigger races. Categories from solo to 3 person, including single speed categories. , Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@ groraces.com, groraces.com, 6hoursinfroghollow.com April 18, 2020 — The Cactus Hugger ICUP, Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT, XC race #2 in the series, approximately 6.5 mile lap utilizing a compeletely different course than the Desert Rampage. The race will utilize much of the well renowned Jem Trail, which is a rider favorite in Utah for its fast, flowing nature, as well as sections of

the Cryptobiotic and Hurricane Cliffs trails., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ redrockbicycle.com, Darren Goff, 801-8968244, info@intermountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com, ridesouthernutah.com April 25, 2020 — Wild Horse Dirt Fondo, Delle, UT, 76 miles, 5,000 vertical, zero miles of pavement, county-maintained 2WD dirt and gravel roads around and across the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area. Little Wild Horse option of 31 miles, 1,800 vertical.

Covers many of the same segments as The Wild Horse. Separate start at 10 A.M. Start/ Finish in Delle, Utah. The start line is less than one hour west of SLC on I-80. The Wild Horse is a supported Dirt Fondo. This is not a race, but there will be a mass start. In case of rain, check for a rescheduled date., Chris Magerl, 801-595-8293, daymag@hotmail. com, RideWildHorse.com April 30-May 3, 2020 — Soldier Hollow Pro XCT, Mountain Bike Technical Development Series, UCI Juniors race, Pro XCT series, Midway, UT, On USA Cycling’s Pro Cross Country Tour, takes place at Solider Hollow, a venue of the 2002 Winter Olympics, Featuring category races for all ages and abilities, UCI sanctioning for elites and 17-18 juniors, multiple disciplines, and side events such as a banquet and pancake breakfast, Utah State MTB XC Championship, gravel fondo, short track, XC, biathlon, stage race, MJ Turner, 801-664-6351, mj@summitbikeclub.org, sohobikefest.com, summitbikeclub. org/events/soldier-hollow-bike-festival/ May 9, 2020 — Three Peaks Classic ICUP, Intermountain Cup, Cedar City, UT, Endurance XC, 25-50 miles. 1700’ per lap.

7.8 miles and 500 feet of elevation per lap on dirt roads and the fun singletrack that laces its way through Juniper and Pinion trees., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@ redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com, ridesouthernutah. com May 16, 2020 — Salty Lizard 100, Wendover, UT, Only an hour and a half west of Salt Lake City, the Salty Lizard 100 showcases the best of Wendover’s amazing gravel roads with views of towering peaks and the Bonneville Salt Flats. Circling the Silver Island Range, the 106-mile route gives riders of all abilities the chance to check off an early-season century, or to experience a well-supported day out in the desert with friends. , Robert Kennedy, 435-512-0713, stupidponyride@ gmail.com, saltylizard100.com May 30-31, 2020 — Sundance Showdown Downhill and Super-D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Sundance Resort, UT, USAC sanctioned Super-D Saturday and Downhill Monday, Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@ utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org June 6, 2020 — Volcano Fire Road 120k Gravel Grinder, , Veyo, UT, Fun and challenging ravel race! 75 miles with 6200’ climbing in the beautiful Pine Valley area north of St George. 56% dirt, 44% pavement. Solo or 2x relay. Famous Veyo Pie at the finish line!, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ planetultra.com, gravelgrinder.com June 13, 2020 — Wasatch 50, Intermountain Cup, Heber, UT, The Wasatch 50 (formerly Wasatch Back) course is a truly epic route through some of Utah’s beautiful high country. This 21 mile loop (+/-) features roughly 1,700 feet of climbing per lap and tackles almost the entirety of the Coyote Loop trail starting and finishing at the UVU-Wasatch campus., Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com June 27, 2020 — Fast Times at Richfield, TENTATIVE, Intermountain Cup, Richfield, UT, Check back for complete details. , Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, intermountaincup.com July 11, 2020 — The Crusher in the Tushar, Beaver, UT, 70 grueling miles exploring Southern Utah’s Tushar Mountains on a mix of dirt, gravel, and asphalt. Features 10,000+ of climbing traversing Utah’s highest and most scenic roads. Join us for the original mixed-surface gravel and road classic!, Burke Swindlehurst, roadirt@msn.com, tusharcrusher.com July 18, 2020 — The Rage at Snowbird, Intermountain Cup, Snowbird, UT, XC race.

Snowbird has done a great job with some new trails and creating trails for real MTB racing with a great mix of fast flowy single track, service roads, and a few short technical sections to keep you on your toes. 5-25 miles, 570’ elevation gain per lap. Beginning just above the Tram Plaza at Snowbird Center on the dirt road, this 5.1 mile course offers up approximately 570ft of climbing per lap. , Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ redrockbicycle.com, Darren Goff, 801-8968244, info@intermountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com August 7-8, 2020 — Abajo (Blue Mountain) Enduro, Monticello, UT, Two day, three stage race in the Abajo Mountains by Monticello Utah. Stage 1 starts Friday afternoon. A shuttle will be provided from the end of each stage to the start of the following course or to the parking area for the stage., Dustin Randall, 435-590-2741, info@roamutah.com, roamutah.com/abajoenduro August 8, 2020 — Powder Mountain ICUP, Intermountain Cup, Powder Mountain, UT, 360° panoramic views all along the course, and promises fast and exciting riding with a starting elevation of 8,200 feet and a maximum elevation of approximately 8,900 feet.

7-mile lap of the network with approximately 1,400 feet of climbing starting from the

24 CYCLINGWEST.COM Early Spring 2020 Timberline Lodge., Margaret Gibson, 435229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Darren Goff, 801-896-8244, info@intermountaincup.com, intermountaincup.com August 15-16, 2020 — Flyin’ Brian Downhill and Dark Hollow Super D, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Brian Head, UT, Practice opens on Friday, August 12 at noon. The downhill is on Saturday, August 13. Dark Hollow Super D is on Sunday, August 14. , Ron Lindley, 801375-3231, info@utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org August 15, 2020 — Cedar City Fire Road 100 Gravel Grinder, Cedar City, UT, 100K or 60K options - with over 80% dirt! Chip timed.

Prizes for top finishers., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, gravelgrinder.com September 5, 2020 — Park City Point 2 Point, Park City, UT, A true point 2 point race!

Thanks to the plethora of trails in this area, the race is never on the same trail twice.

Over 90% of the race is single-track. 75 miles & 12,000ft of climbing., Jay Burke, 801-330-3214, snowchicken.jb@gmail.com, thepcpp.com September 5, 2020 — Sundance SunDuro, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Sundance Resort, UT, USAC sanctioned Super-D Saturday and Downhill Monday, Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@utahdh.org, go-ride.com, utahdh.org September 13, 2020 — Tour des Suds, Park City, UT, 7-mile mountain bike climb from City Park, to the top of Guardsman Pass with a 2,700ft elevation gain., Ginger Ries, 435-649-6839, ginger@mountaintrails.org, mountaintrails.org September 26, 2020 — Antelope Island 50K MTB Race, Antelope Island, UT, 6th edition of Antelope 50k Mountain Bike Race will be held at White Rock Bay Trailhead, Antelope Island State Park. There will be 3 race distances: 50k, 25k, and 15k. This is an MTB race on double and single track with varying elevation and some technical stretches on the 50k and 25k distances. Start time 9:00 AM, Packet pickup 7:30 AM., Wynn Hall, 801941-4255, wynnhall@gmail.com, Matt Hall, 801-648-4659, matt@enduraevents.com, enduraevents.com October 31-November 1, 2020 — 25 Hours of Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Endurance Series, Hurricane, UT, Held Sat 10 am to Sun 10 am with the bonusdouble midnight lap due to the fallback time change. 13 mile long course in the UT desert combines sweet single track, with some technical sections, and great climbs. 11th Annual, Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@groraces.com, 25hoursinfroghollow.com

Regional Mountain Bike and Gravel Racing ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, and Beyond March 13-15, 2020 — DVO Reaper Madness DH ~ DS ~ Enduro, DVO Winter Gravity Series at Bootleg Canyon, Boulder City, NV, Open practice on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Trails hand built by the late Brent Thompson, gnarly on the top half and fast open ridge tops for the 2nd half. Free on-site camping with bathroom/shower facility. Cash purse for the pros and prizes from our sponsors for all amateur categories and age brackets for placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd., Downhill Mike, 518-524-9805, info@downhillmike.com, downhillmike.com March 13-15, 2020 — The Drift Fat Bike, Pinedale, WY, 13 or 28 miles, and 100 mile run, bike, or ski, Upper Green River Valley, held on a groomed trail in the Wind River Range in the area of the Continental Divide Trail, Keri Hull, 907-306-9806, keri.koger@ gmail.com, thedrift100.com March 13-15, 2020 — Cactus Cup, Fountain Hills, AZ, Arizona’s Original Mountain Bike Stage race, its history dates back to 1991.

This is 3 days of racing to crack open the season featuring a Short Track, XC and Enduro event. To chase the Cactus Cup and capture the overall title, all 3 days of the stage race must be completed. STXC, Enduro, XC40, kids race. Held at McDowell Mountain Regional Park, Monique Pua, pua@thecactuscup.com, March 21, 2020 — White Tank Whirlwind, Waddell, AZ, White Tank Regional Park is a fun course, mixed with a smidge of technical riding. , MBAA , 480-442-4229, racing@ mbaa.net, mbaa.net March 21, 2020 — Echo Red 2 Red XC MTB Race, Pendleton, OR, 12, 24, 32 miles, sponsored by Echo Bike & Board, Stephanie

Myers, 541-289-2444, 541-376-8500, echored2redxc@hotmail.com, echored2red.com March 22, 2020 — Bosque MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Las Lunes, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, nmors.org, bcdracing.com/2020bosquemtb. html March 28-29, 2020 — The Javelina Chase Gravel Grinder, Duncan, AZ, Event draws competitive and non-competitive cyclists each year to Duncan, Arizona, and Lordsburg, New Mexico — historic small towns that straddle the Arizona-New Mexico border. Saturday: Ghost Mine Rumble Mountain Bike Races · Kids’ Bike Rodeo.

Sunday: Butterfield/Overland Gravel Fun Ride · 5K Trail Run and Half-Marathon, Daniel Carver, 575-649-9142, daniel.carver@ hotmail.com, javelinachase.com April 5, 2020 — 6 Hours in the Basin for Commonweal, New Mexico Off Road Series, Santa Fe, NM, The CORE Crew in conjunction with Commonweal Conservancy is excited to promote this 6-hour endurance race over a 9.3 mile course with varying terrain. Due to the fragile nature of the area the event will be limited to 100 entries., Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, nmors.org April 11, 2020 — Prescott Punisher, Prescott, AZ, Prescott is a great place for mountain biking. The Whiskey 50 will be 2 weeks later so consider racing and staying for a pre-ride the following day., MBAA , 480-442-4229, racing@mbaa.net, mbaa.net April 17-19, 2020 — 12 Hours in the Wild West, Ruidoso, NM, 6 hour and 12 hour race, held at Grindstone Lake Trail system, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com April 18, 2020 — Tinker Classic, NUE ( National Ultra endurance Series ), Beatty, NV, MTB Race and Festival. Enjoy 60 + miles of singletrack and many more miles of gravel roads and pavement. 3 day Bike Expo with demos., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048, info@groraces.com, tinkerclassic.com April 18-19, 2020 — Smith Mountain Rally, Delta, CO, 1st Annual Smith Mountain Rally consisting of a short evening race on Friday night, a tour ride of both the roads surrounding the Smith Mountain future mountain bike trails and a shuttle provided for those braving the Sidewinder Trail from Delta to Montrose. 2019 version is to give you a taste of what we may bring to the area for a future gravel grinder race / mountain bike race in 2020!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, 573366-3681, madness@madracingcolorado. com, madracingcolorado.com April 24-26, 2020 — Whiskey Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Prescott, AZ, Starting on Prescott’s historical (and lively) Whiskey Row and climbing into the beautifully distracting views of Prescott National Forest, riders will connect some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of singletrack, double track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides.com, Dave Castro, dcastro@epicrides.com, epicrides. com April 25, 2020 — Buena Vista 720, Buena Vista, CO, 12 hour race. We’ve changed the course for 2020 with a bit more single track and no two way traffic at the bridge. So you can expect more fun single track that with connect to the county road is several places. Also note that we are offering a 6 hour race as well this year!, Keith Darner, 719-2211251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions. com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com April 26, 2020 — Buena Vista Funduro, Buena Vista, CO, Enduro race for all!, Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions.com, chocolatebunnyproductions. com May 1-2, 2020 — US Bank 18 Hours of Fruita, Fruita, CO, 16th Annual event at Highline Lake State Park, an oasis in the desert with the famous midnight start. Limited to 100 teams and 30 solos., Mike Heaston, 970-8587220, emgmh@emgcolorado.com, George Gatseos, 970-858-7220, fruita@otesports. com, 18hrsoffruita.com May 2, 2020 — Avimor Coyote Classic, Knobby Tire Series, Avimor, ID, 14th annual - This is real mountain bike racing; not for the weak. High speed rolling double and single track with a ton of climbing. Tight, technical sagebrush single track, water crossings, quick steep drops, nasty little granny gear climbs., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com, brokenspokecycling.com May 2, 2020 — Ridgeline Rampage, RME, Castle Rock, CO, 16-mile loop runs clockwise this year with ~1,700 of elevation gain per lap. Distances for all levels, free junior and kids races. Distances: Endurance-48 miles, XC-32 miles, Appetizer-16 miles, Jr 15-18 16 miles, Jr 13-14 10 miles, Jr 11-12 5 miles., Thane Wright, 970-401-1422, tanoricardo@yahoo.com, rockymountainendurance.com

May 2, 2020 — The Encierro Velo Gravel Grinder, Colorado Gravel Grinder Championships, Monument, CO, Gravel grinder with 100 km and 50 km options Start/ finish location is moved to Spring Valley Cemetery and adding Class 1 Ebike for 50K with later start time (no age or gender classes).Working head and tail light and helmet are required. Maps will be adequate for 50 km but GPS is preferred for 100 km option., Phil Schweizer, 877-743-3566, phil@ koobi.com, coloradogravelgrinderchampionship.com/encierro-velo/the-race May 2, 2020 — Chino Grinder p/b Lauf, Chino Valley, AZ, Endurance Cycling Event- Gravel road cycling adventure with 150, 115, 62, 44 and 25 mile options., AZ Gravel Rides , 480-452-9767, AzGravelRides@gmail.com, azgravelrides.com, chinogrinder.azgravelrides.com May 2, 2020 — Three-Quarter Minus Cykeltur Gravel Grinder, Sandpoint, ID, Syringa Cyclery , 208-610-9990, syringacyclery@ gmail.com, May 3, 2020 — High Altitude Classic MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Cloudcroft, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail. com, nmors.org, www.chubbytire.com May 9-10, 2020 — Grand Enduro, Grand Junction, CO, 4th Annual, Race the top 3 trails of the Lunch Loops (Ribbon, Gunny, and Free Lunch) with amazing views in the background. This is the only race on the Ribbon... come see what it’s like to ride up to 50mph on a big slab of rock! 22-35 minutes of racing over 6.2 miles of trail. 2.5-4 hours of total ride time covering ~22 miles., John Klish, 970-744-4450, 573-366-3681, madness@madracingcolorado.com, www.grandenduro.com, madracingcolorado.com May 9, 2020 — Flagstaff Frenzy, Flagstaff, AZ, The 2019 MBAA finals, Anthony Quintile, 928-779-5969, flagstaff@absolutebikes.net, MBAA , 480-442-4229, racing@mbaa.net, Denise Barron, 928-530-0868, , mbaa.net, absolutebikes.net May 9, 2020 — Desert Rats Classic, Fruita, CO, The 2020 race will be a single 50K loop at 18 RoadRace on the beautiful flowy singletrack and dirt roads at 18 Road. This single loop course combines the Edge Loop and Sarlacc Trails to bring you some difficult climbs, fast descents, dirt roads, flowy singletrack and maybe some hike-a-bike.This fun 50K course is an early season test of stamina and gives a reason to train through the winter. With the combination of many short ups and downs and a couple climbs up the mesa, this event will definitely test your fitness. Racers will have three aid stations and will receive a finisher’s memento and age group awards., Reid Delman, 303-249-1112, reid_delman@geminiadventures.com, Kyla Claudell, 303-249-1112, kyla@geminiadventures.com, geminiadventures.com May 9, 2020 — Colorado Junior Cup, Bailey, CO, Colorado Junior Cup returns for its 3rd year on May 9, 2020 in Bailey, Colorado.

Come on out all junior mountain bike racers!, Dave Muscianisi, 303-817-6523, dave@ rattlerseries.com, rattlerracing.com May 10, 2020 — Scratchgravels XC Cup, Montana Off-Road Series (MORS), Helena, MT, The course is approximately a 5.8 mile loop, comprised of 70% double-track and 30% single-track. Demo bikes after the race., Joe Hamilton, j_hamilton@bresnan. net, Jason Steichen, jason.steichen@gmail. com, Sheli Thomas, thomasshelit@gmail. com, montanacyclinglab.org/sgxc/, montanacycling.net May 15, 2020 — Wild Horse Gravel, Roll Massif, De Beque, CO, Our Wild West gravel goes deep into the backcountry, taking in the full gamut of conditions: smooth, rugged, rutty, rocky, sandy, steep. 45-mile loop. Ride once or twice., Roll Massif , support@rollmassif. com, rollmassif.com May 16-17, 2020 — 12 and 24 Hours of Disco, Disco/Flathead 12-24 hour series, Salmon, ID, 11ish mile laps, single-track with 1700’ish of climbing per lap, at the foot of the mighty Beaverhead Mountains. Race Solo, or teams of 2 or 4. 12 hours starts and ends on May 18 and 24 hour ends on May 19., Max Lohmeyer, 208-357-9109, 208-756-7613, max@ridesalmon.com, ridesalmon.com May 16, 2020 — Battle the Bear, RME, Lakewood, CO, Distances for all abilities and ages, including the 3-person Relay Team discipline, fast 11.5 mile loop that encircles Bear Creek Lake Park favors a taste for speed, with five short punchy climbs and rolling big ring single-track, sponsor expo village with product sampling, Kidz Zone with jumpy house, and free Warriors Kidz race, Thane Wright, 970-401-1422, tanoricardo@yahoo.com, rockymountainendurance.com May 16, 2020 — The Pony Xpress Gravel 160, Colorado Gravel Grinder Championships, Trinidad, CO, 160 km and 80 km options.

Held on gravel roads northwest of Trinidad, CO. Working head and tail light and helmet are required. Maps will be adequate for 70 km but GPS is preferred for 160 km option.

6th Annual, ride through the picturesque Spanish Peaks. This event will also include an electric bicycle class with a start time 30 minutes after the event begins., Phil Schweizer, 877-743-3566, phil@koobi.com, coloradogravelgrinderchampionship.com/ pony-xpress/the-race May 16, 2020 — Rattlesnake Rally Gravel Grinder, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Casper, WY, 120, 60 37, 16 mile options, Explore the lesser known side of Central Wyoming on the historic Oregon Trail.

Experience the wild and unforgiving west that has been nearly untouched since the first settlers passed through this area over 160 years ago., Adam Leiferman, 307-4626038, leiferman.adam@gmail.com, wyominggravel.com, rattlesnakerally.weebly. com May 16, 2020 — Salida 720, Salida, CO, 12 hour race. Several beer sponsors with 3 free beer coupons with entry. Options for 4, 3, and 2 group racers as well as solo racers., Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@

chocolatebunnyproductions.com, chocolatebunnyproductions.com May 16, 2020 — Gem Grit Grinder, Emmett, ID, Gravel Grinder, Gem Grit Grinder is an allgravel bicycle race on county gravel roads.

The race is open to everyone. Benefits the Emmett Valley Friendship Coalition and Food Bank, 21.4 and 44 mile options, Kelsey Spiegel, Kelsey.R.Richards@gmail.com, Nadine Carter, sqirleynut@gmail.com, Boise Velo Women , BoiseVeloWomen@gmail. com, boisevelowomen.com, facebook. com/boisevelowomen May 16, 2020 — Arizona State MTB Championships, Prescott, AZ, Arizona State MTB Championships (USAC Sanctioned) at Emmanuel Pines, MBAA , 480-442-4229, racing@mbaa.net, mbaa.net May 16, 2020 — Royal Gorge Six and Twelve Hour MTB Races, Cañon City, CO, Six and Twelve Hour MTB Races, Seth Bush, 505554-0059, ElCapitan@ZiaRides.com, ziarides. com May 17, 2020 — Salida Mountain Funduro, Salida, CO, Enduro race for all!, Keith Darner, 719-221-1251, keith@chocolatebunnyproductions.com, chocolatebunnyproductions. com May 22-24, 2020 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, CO, 49th Annual, Road Race and Tour from Durango to Silverton. Both are on Saturday 25th and are a 50 mile ride from Durango to Silverton. Take off with the train, traveling over two 10,000ft mountain passes enroute to the historical mining town of Silverton. Sunday 26th we have a Kids Race and Kids Village, Mountain Bike Race, Gravel Grinder,Cruiser Crit, BMX event and vendors., Gaige Sippy, 970-259-4621, director@ironhorsebicycleclassic.com, ironhorsebicycleclassic.com May 23, 2020 — City Creek Pocatello Pedalfest, Pocatello, ID, Cross Country Races. Beginner, Sport, Expert & Open Classes (12, 17, 27 miles). Awards, prizes, raffle, music, food & fun. $2000 cash prizes, $500 to fastest riders, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@ gmail.com, pocatellopedalfest.com, twistedturtleracing.com May 23-24, 2020 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Santa Fe, NM, BME Stop #1: A two-day backcountry race entailing upwards of 6’000 feet of long rocky descents., Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@ bigmountainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com May 24, 2020 — Helena Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Helena, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro. com, Christine Wike, christine@montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro.com, montanabicycleguild.org May 29-31, 2020 — Grand Junction Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Grand Junction, CO, Participants will climb their way out of downtown Grand Junction onto the Uncompahgre Plateau (the world’s largest mesa), while connecting some of the area’s favorite technically challenging singletrack, double track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment in the world famous Lunch Loops trail system and beyond., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides. com, Dave Castro, dcastro@epicrides.com, epicrides.com May 29, 2020 — Mullet Cycling Classic, Missoula, MT, Business in the front. Party in the back. There’s no better way to kick off the racing season than to play to our strengths. That’s why in 2020 we’re starting things off with a two-rider relay race: one person goes up, the other person comes down., Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfhoran@ gmail.com, mtbmissoula.org May 30, 2020 — Spirit Bear Classic, Montana Off-Road Series (MORS), Kalispell, MT, XC race held at Herron Park, start 10 am, Sheli Thomas, thomasshelit@gmail.com, Matt Butterfield, mbutterfield@sportsmanskihaus. com, montanacycling.net May 31, 2020 — Yeti Beti Bike Bash p/b Stan’s No Tubes, Beti Bike Bash, Lakewood, CO, Women’s only mountain bike race and festival including: Little Bellas Girls Camp and VIDA MTB Series Clinic. All ages and abilities welcome., Amy Thomas, 720-878-7363, betibikebash@gmail.com, Sarah Rowley, 503-805-0043, sarah@mountaingrownmarketing.com, betibikebash.com May 31, 2020 — Granby Ranch Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Granby Ranch, CO, This event is a one day race a short drive from the Denver area. This bike park is small but mighty, offering fun technical trails. Race day will offer a mix backcountry and lift access racing., David Scully, 970-8465012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com June 6-8, 2020 — MSLA PRO XCT at Marshall Mountain, US Pro XCT, Western Montana Trail Series, Montana Off-Road Series (MORS), Missoula, MT, Steep, technical climbs and descents will alternate between single track, double track, and infrequent dirt road sections. The course features over 850ft of relief per lap; while it is not at extremely high altitude, multiple long, steep climbs per lap will test racers’ fitness limits. Pro XCT plus UCI Juniors 17-18. Homesteader 6 hour on Saturday, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfhoran@gmail.com, wmtrail.org, usacycling.org June 6, 2020 — The Dead Swede Gravel Grinder, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Sheridan, WY, 40 or 100 miles, Adam Leiferman, 307-462-6038, leiferman.adam@ gmail.com, Sheridan Bicycle Company , 307-763-4481, , wyominggravel.com, thedeadswede.com June 6, 2020 — The Angry Horse Gravel Grinder, Idaho Falls, ID, Come crush some gravel and Ride the Angry Horse. This fully supported ride offers three different routes.

The Filly Run is a rolling 10 miles of all gravel fun, the Colt Run is 45 miles and 4200 vertical feet of climbing. Finally the Stud Run is 120 miles of epic suffering, rolling all the way down and around Blackfoot Reservoir and on through the Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge, before turning up Horse Creek. Register at USACycling.com

ALL of the proceeds will go to saving Wild Mustangs. Come out and ride the untamed., Brooke Jeffs, 208-528-0664, ridetheangryhorse@yahoo.com, cbibikes.com, ridetheangryhorse.com June 6-7, 2020 — Missoula XC, Missoula, MT, solo, duo, quad, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfhoran@gmail.com, mtbmissoula.org June 6, 2020 — Elephant Rock Sunrise to Sunset, Roll Massif, Castle Rock, CO, 12 hour endurance race on a moderately technical off-road course. Register as an individual or form a team that loves to shred for a memorable day of racing, camaraderie and laughs., Roll Massif , support@rollmassif. com, rollmassif.com June 6, 2020 — Jug Mountain Enduro, Wild Rockies Series, McCall, ID, Enduro mtb race, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@ gmail.com, twistedturtleracing.com June 12-14, 2020 — NW Cup Downhill Series - PRO GRT at Tamarack, Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Donnelly , ID, Downhill race.

Held at Tamarack Bike Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday will be split practice by category. Pro/JuniorX seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all categories, PRO GRT too, Scott Tucker, 360-7974288, scott@nwcup.com, nwcup.com June 13, 2020 — Fears, Tears and Beers Enduro, Ely, NV, Enduro mountain bike event. Timed sections mostly downhill, combined time wins. Men’s and women’s events for all classes. Fun run, beginner, sport, and expert classes., Kent Robertson, 775-289-6042, 775296-2162, krobeg@mwpower.net, elynevada.net/events/fearstearsbeers.html June 13, 2020 — Knobby 9 to 5, Knobby Tire Series, McCall, ID, High speed rolling double-track. Tight, technical sagebrush singletrack, water crossings, quick steep drops, nasty little granny gear climbs. Single speeders’ dream., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com June 13-14, 2020 — 24 Hours in the Enchanted Forest, N24, Albuquerque, NM, Everything that you want from a 24 Hour Race. We have an amazing course with epic singletrack winding through meadows, pines and aspens. The Zuni Mountains outside of Gallup, NM are a great place to ride. We have an awesome venue in the ponderosa pines with plenty of space to hang out with friends and family and hang your hammock, great party atmosphere with vendors, movies, food, kids activities, and fun for everyone., Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com June 13, 2020 — Truckee Dirt Fondo, Truckee, CA, Competitive off-road bicycle race featuring the incredible dirt and gravel roads in the Tahoe National Forest, best suited for a gravel/cross bike or a hardtail MTB. 3 course options: 65.1 mi (Long), 58.1 mi (Medium) and 26.2 (Rollout - non timed) + Family Fun Route (4.6 mi). Benefits the Truckee-based non-profit Adventure Risk Challenge., Bike Monkey , 707-560-1122, info@bikemonkey. net, truckeedirtfondo.com, www.adventureriskchallenge.org June 13, 2020 — Nevada City Dirt Classic Cross Country Race, California Dirt Mountain Bike Series, Nevada City, CA, Race 4 of the California Dirt Mountain Bike Series, Duane Strawser, 530.263.3388, 530.265.2187, oldproracer@gmail.com, ncfattirefestival.com June 13, 2020 — Gowdy Grinder, Cheyenne, WY, Cross country mountain bike race that takes place on the trails of Curt Gowdy State Park in southeastern Wyoming. The beginner races are on a course with a handful of short technical sections, but mostly smooth riding. The more advanced categories will find plenty of challenging riding typical of Curt Gowdy., Jodee Pring, 307-631-2980, WyoXMTB@gmail.com, wyohsmtbikeracing.com/fundraising-viaour-local-race-the-gowdy-grinder June 13-14, 2020 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Angel Fire, NM, BME Stop #2: a two-day race entailing upwards of 12’000 feet of long technical descents throughout the weekend. Racers can expect 3 to 4 stages per day on some of the most legit trails in the country., Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@bigmountainenduro. com, bigmountainenduro.com June 20, 2020 — Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race, Tahoe City, CA, Race in the cross country race, 4 hour or 8 hour race as a solo or on a team of 2, 3 or 4 (teams of 3 and 4 apply to the 8hr race only). The course is approximately 12.8 miles. Fast lap times are around 50 minutes. Cross country race is two laps. The course is a mix of single track and fire-road. It is a fast and smooth course with few technical sections. The most laps wins.

Approximately 1350 feet ascending and descending per lap., Todd Jackson, 530546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com June 20, 2020 — The Bailey Hundo, Palmer Lake, CO, 10th year for the race. The HUNDO is 100 miles with 10,000 vertical feet, the HUNDitO is 50 miles with 6,000 vertical feet, in the Buffalo Creek trail system – permitted by the USFS., Bob Campbell, 303.526.3000, bob@rkcampbell.com, baileyhundo.org June 20, 2020 — Ride Around the Rubies, Lamoille, NV, Gravel Grinder! See the Ruby Mountains like you’ve never seen them before, on the summer solstice, June 20, 2020. This one-day bicycle ride or race begins and ends in scenic Lamoille, Nevada.

Choice of a 36, 62 or full 117 mile loop on pavement, gravel and dirt roads. Ride it or race it!, Kerry Aguirre, 775-397-1922, kerry. aguirre@gmail.com, www.ridearoundtherubies.com June 25-27, 2020 — G3 (Grand Gear Grind), Winter Park, CO, G3 hosts its second annual 3-day mountain bike stage race in Winter Park, Colorado on June 25-27, 2020. Use this race to qualify for mountain bike nationals., Dave Muscianisi, 303-817-6523, dave@rattlerseries.com, www.g3race.com June 26-28, 2020 — Carson City Off-Road, Epic Rides Off-Road Series, Carson City,

Early Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 25 NV, At the Carson City Off-Road, riders of all skill levels will enjoy big climbs, long singletrack descents and expansive views of Lake Tahoe, the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, and the historic Washoe Valley while being immersed in 3-days of mountain bike culture accented by free live music., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides.com, Dave Castro, dcastro@epicrides.com, epicrides. com June 27, 2020 — Coal Country Gravel Grinder, Wyoming Gravel Grinder Series, Gillette, WY, 25, 55, and 135 mile options with start times at 6 a.m. for 135 miles, 7 a.m. for 55 miles, and 8 a.m. for 25 mile option. For intermediate to experienced cyclists but doable for most. Cash purse. Festival with live music, street dancing, games, and a bike raffle. , Adam Leiferman, 307-462-6038, leiferman. adam@gmail.com, David Bauer, 307-6601570, dbauerl36@gmail.com, wyominggravel.com, energyaddicts.net June 27, 2020 — Pocatello Enduro, Idaho Enduro Series, Pocatello, ID, Long backcountry stages. 28+ miles, 5000’ descending, 4000’ climbing. Pro payout., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail.com, idahoenduroseries.com July 7-12, 2020 — USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships, Winter Park, CO, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@ usacycling.org, usacycling.org July 11, 2020 — Tahoe Trail 100, Leadville Race Series, Northstar, CA, Ride 50K or 100K of rocky summits, breathtaking pine forests and beautiful Lake Tahoe views. 100K riders can qualify for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, Josh Colley, 719-219-9357, youphoriacontact@gmail.com, Todd Jackson, 530546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, tahoetrailmtb.com, youphoriaproductions. com July 11, 2020 — Enduro Pescado Whitefish Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Whitefish, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. com July 11, 2020 — Brundage Mountain Cross Country, Knobby Tire Series, McCall, ID, Cross country and endurance mtb race on Sunday, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com July 11, 2020 — Joe Cosley Pancake Ride Gravel Grinder, Whitefish, MT, The Uff da 184 rolls out to about 184 miles with 18k of climbing and descending. The route is a loop, with an aid station at about mile 40, 100, 150, and a convenience store at mile 60. The route rolls over mixed surfaces. 90% dirt and 10% chipseal/pavement. Roads are a combination of Forest Service, Montana Dept. of Resources, BLM and County.

Dirt roads are improved and suitable for 2 wheel drive vehicles. Paved roads are, well paved. All roads are open to general vehicle traffic, Route: https://ridewithgps. com/routes/29517384, Brad Lamson, joe@ pancakeride.com, pancakeride.com July 11, 2020 — Tahoe Trail, Leadville Race Series, Northstar Village, CA, Leadville Qualifier. The Tahoe Trail 100 offers athletes a 2-loop, 50 kilometer course filled with beautiful views of Lake Tahoe. , Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@lifetimefitness. com, leadvilleraceseries.com July 12, 2020 — Silver Rush 50, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, At 10,000-12,500 feet above sea level, this challenging 50 mile out-and-back course takes racers through the historic mining district on Leadville’s East side. This race is known for its long, lungburning climbs and rocky, steep terrain. Solo or Tandem 50m. Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier., Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@ lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com July 12, 2020 — Eagle Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Eagle, CO, This venue for the series will be a big one day backcountry race venturing up into the high country with both technical and high speed courses!, David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com July 17-19, 2020 — NW Cup Downhill Series, Northwest Cup Downhill Series, Kellogg, ID, Downhill race. Held at Silver Mountain Bike Park. Friday will be open practice. Saturday will be split practice by category. Pro/ JuniorX seeding Saturday evening. Sunday racing all categories, Scott Tucker, 360-7974288, scott@nwcup.com, nwcup.com July 24-25, 2020 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Winter Park, CO, BME Stop #3: The BME returns to Winter Park again in 2020. Taking place on July 25th (24th for Sport categories), this ever-popular event will blend high altitude racing mixed with rugged terrain and big descents. ,

Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@bigmountainenduro.com, bigmountainenduro.com July 25, 2020 — Butte 100 Races, Butte, MT, Continental Divide Trail, Single Track, Big Sky Country, 100 and 50 mile options, and a Sorini 25 mile option. 13th Annual, Stephanie Sorini, 406-490-7632, stephaniesorini@ butte100.com, butte100.com July 25, 2020 — Galena Grinder 4.0, Knobby Tire Series, Galena Lodge, ID, XC/Marathon, 22.5 mile loop with 50% single track, start/ finish at 7,000 feet with total gain of 3200 in one loop, open category (for racers who choose not to purchase a license) held for the marathon, which is 22.5 mile loops., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail. com, knobbytireseries.com July 25-26, 2020 — Pomerelle Pounder DH, Go-Ride Gravity Series, Albion, ID, Two USAC sanctioned downhill races in two days. , Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, info@utahdh.org, Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo.com, go-ride.com, utahdh.org July 25, 2020 — Lone Peak’s Revenge Big Sky Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Big Sky, MT, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. com, montanabicycleguild.org July 30-August 2, 2020 — Downieville Classic, Lost Sierra Triple Crown, Downieville, CA, All mountain, cross country, and downhill races, Live music, premium beer, food vendors and anall-weekend mainstreet industry expo top off the event, mountain bike festival, Kurt Stockton, ks@sierratrails.org, downievilleclassic.com July 31-August 2, 2020 — Leadville Stage Race, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, 100M (100 miles over three days), Team Option.

Experience the legendary Leadville Trail 100 course over three days. Push the pace to see what you’re made of, or use the stages to prepare or qualify for the Leadville Trail 100 in August. This is one amazing party, with daily stage prizes, raffles, unmatched swag, food, beer and live music. , Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@lifetimefitness. com, leadvilleraceseries.com August 1, 2020 — Pierre’s Hole MTB Race, National Ultra Endurance Series, Alta, WY, 12th Annual! Staging begins at the Grand Targhee Resort, ample lodging and amenities available. 100 consists of 33-mile loop, each lap features approx. 4,000 ft climbing on single and double-track trails. The race course is on an IMBA Epic trails at Grand Targhee. Total elevation for the 100 mile race is approx. 13,000 ft. 100 mile (3 laps), 100km (2 laps), 50km (1 lap) events. The 100 mile race is part of the NUE Series and the 100 k is a new NUE marathon series race., Andy Williams, 800-TARGHEE ext. 1309, awilliams@grandtarghee.com, grandtarghee. com/pierres-hole-50-100-mountain-bikerace/ August 1, 2020 — Breck Bash , RME, Breckenridge, CO, 4 distance options. This year we offer a revised course and shortened version of the Ultra, covering two amazing loops of high country bliss. So saddle up and get ready to get a fresh take on a kickass network of backcountry trails and roads that will delight and challenge., Thane Wright, 970-401-1422, tanoricardo@ yahoo.com, rockymountainendurance. com August 2, 2020 — Race Montana Triathlon, Great Falls, MT, Sprint and Olympic Distance solo and team triathlon. Adult and youth events available. Beginner adults can sign up for “Try A Tri” Triathlon (100-meter swim, 3-mile bike, and 1-mile walk/run)., Ron Ray, 406-761-2222, info@racemt.com, racemt. com/event/race-montana-triathlon, racemttri.com August 7-9, 2020 — Steamboat Stinger, Mountain Town Challenge Series, Steamboat Springs, CO, Beginning at 8:00am at the Howelsen Hill Ski Area in the heart of Steamboat Springs. The course takes a 50 mile singletrack detour into the beautiful backcountry of Routt County with a total of roughly 3,500ft elevation gain before returning to the transition/finish area.

Solo and duo team options available, Nate Bird, 866-464-6639, nate@honeystinger.com, Jordan Edwards, 866-464-6639, steamboatstinger@honeystinger.com, honeystinger. com/steamboatstinger.html August 8, 2020 — Tamarack Twister, Knobby Tire Series, Donnelly, ID, Cross country and enduro race on Sunday at a beautiful venue. Cross County race, Fast and flowy, Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@ gmail.com, knobbytireseries.com August 8-9, 2020 — Steamboat Springs Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Steamboat Springs, CO, Saturday racing will start with a shuttle

ride to access new never raced trails for 3-4 Stages in the back country. Sunday August 19, will be three Stages with lift and pedal transfers at the Steamboat Bike Park and Forest Service trail system, David Scully, 970-846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com August 8, 2020 — Winter Park Sunrise to Sunset, TENTATIVE, Roll Massif, Winter Park, CO, 12-hour relay format, the section of trails used in Sunrise to Sunset are just above town, making access and relaxation between laps super easy. Winter Park Sunrise to Sunset will be held in conjunction with Crooked Gravel., Roll Massif , support@rollmassif.com, rollmassif.com August 9, 2020 — Tamarack Enduro, Wild Rockies Series, Donelly, ID, 5 min Super D Enduro-- XC on fast, flowing single track route and wooden bridges. On the 10 mile lap XC and run course, you’ll find deep woods, single track and wide-open fire road. Qualifier for USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships., Alex Phipps, 208-841-4120, alex01phipps@gmail.com, twistedturtleracing.com August 9, 2020 — Oak Flats MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Albequerque, NM, fast and flowy course, Jan Bear, 505-6704665, janbea@gmail.com, Par , 505-7302615, parmenides.orpinel@gmail.com, nmors.org, oakflatsmtb.com August 15, 2020 — Leadville Trail 100, Leadville Race Series, Leadville, CO, One of the most notorious and challenging bike races in the world. 100 mile out-and-back. , Paul Anderson, 719-219-9364, panderson4@lifetimefitness.com, leadvilleraceseries.com August 15-16, 2020 — 12 and 24 Hours of Flathead, Kalispell, MT, A non-profit race to provide awareness and adaptive equipment to individuals living with paralysis and other life altering disabilities. Race features both bicycle and hand cycle courses. Held in Herron Park., Tia Celentano, 406-261-1769, info@24hoursofflathead. org, 24hoursofflathead.org, facebook. com/24HoursOfFlathead August 16, 2020 — SBT GRVL Gravel Grinder, Steamboat Springs, CO, 6:30 am on Yampa Street. Three distances: 37/100/141 miles with 2000/6000/9000 feet of climbing, respectively. Mixed surface with the majority on hard packed gravel roads, Amy Charity, 970-215-4045, info@sbtgrvl.com, August 22, 2020 — York 38 Special, York, MT, Ride 38 or 76 miles on single track, gravel, and Forest Service roads through breathtaking scenery in the Helena National Forest gaining 3000 vertical feet!, Rita Naylor, 406475-3085, rbnmontana@gmail.com, york38special.org August 22-23, 2020 — Big Mountain Enduro, Big Mountain Enduro Series, Big Sky, MT, 3 to 4 stages per day and upwards of 7,500 feet of descending, most of which will be lift accessed, but with some pedal transitions equalling roughly 3,000 feet of climbing over both days. Steep and technical., Brandon Ontiveros, brandon@bigmountainenduro. com, bigmountainenduro.com August 29, 2020 — Big Sky Biggie, Big Sky, MT, 30 and 50 Mile races on Saturday.

Starting in Big Sky’s Town Center (Meadow Village) and climbing into the scenic views from Lone Peak and Buck Ridge, riders will ride some of the area’s most exhilarating (and challenging) pieces of single-track, double-track, gravel roads and the occasional paved segment, Short-Track event on August 23, the Friday night before offering a family-friendly venue and fun race for children and adults., Natalie Osborne, 907-223-0858, natalie@bigskybiggie.com, bigskybiggie.com August 29, 2020 — Rendezvous Enduro, Montana Enduro Series, Teton Village, WY, Montana Enduro Series , contact@montanaenduro.com, Christine Wike, christine@ montanabicycleguild.org, montanaenduro. com, montanabicycleguild.org August 29, 2020 — La Tierra Torture Mountain Bike Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Santa Fe, NM, fast and flowy course, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, nmors.org, core-crew.com August 29, 2020 — Lake City Alpine 50, Lake City, CO, This lung-busting race will take you by the iconic Lake San Cristobal before climbing through the alpine tundra to the two of the highest passes in Colorado:

Cinnamon Pass (12,640 feet) and Engineer Pass (12,800) feet. The race will feature over 7,500 feet of climbing through some of the most incredible sections of the San Juan Mountains. This is a USA Cycling sanctioned event. benefit the Town of Lake City and the Lake Fork Valley Conservancy., Michael Fleishman, mike@lakecityalpine50.com, lakecityalpine50.com September 3-6, 2020 — Rebecca’s Private Idaho Gravel Grinder and Festival, Ketchum, ID, Lifestyle, mountain bike and outdoor festival staged in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho over Labor Day Weekend. The cornerstone of the two-day event is a 100-mile Gravel Grinder (or 50-mile option) mountain bike race & ride in the scenic Pioneer Mountains of Central Idaho, with renown mountain bike champion and endurance athlete Rebecca Rusch. The weekend activities are centered around giving back to Rebecca’s favorite local, national and global cycling charities. Join the “Queen of Pain” on this beautiful route that ends in a great downhome party with food, festivities, music, and libations., Colleen Quindlen, 254-541-9661, colleen@rebeccarusch.com, rebeccasprivateidaho.com September 6, 2020 — Signal Peak Challenge MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Silver City, NM, 12, 25, and 31 mile races, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, Martyn Pearson, 575-654-3966, martynpearson56@gmail.com, signalpeakchallenge. com, nmors.org September 6, 2020 — Powderhorn Enduro, Revolution Enduro Series, Powderhorn, CO, one day, lift service race, David Scully, 970846-5012, david@revolutionenduro.com, revolutionenduro.com September 12, 2020 — USA Cycling Marathon MTB National Championships, Palo Duro Canyon, TX, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@usacycling.org, usacycling.org September 13, 2020 — Battle of the Gravel, Good Dirt Ride, Savery, WY, The Battle of the Gravel will host 3 distances a 21, 68 and 91 miles. The event will start and finish at the Boyer YL Ranch with a BBQ dinner to celebrate the finish. The ride is semi supported with three stops. Lodging and camping available at the Boyer YL Ranch and in the town of Baggs (20 miles). All proceeds go to support our work with Africa cyclists at teamafricarising.org, Kimberly Coats, 307-383-7778, 530-744-8773, teamrwandacycling@gmail.com, battleofthegravel.com September 19, 2020 — Barn Burner 104, Leadville Race Series, Flagstaff, AZ, 104 mile mountain bike race, Solo, Duo, Teams, Kaibab and Coconino National Forest, Camping on private land. 26 and 52 mile options. Party afterwards with music, food, and beer, Jeff Frost, 928-380-0633, canisbleu@gmail.com, barnburnermtb.com, leadvilleraceseries.com September 19, 2020 — Fire on the Rim Mountain Bike Race, Pine, AZ, 15, 30, and 45 mile mtb races near Payson, AZ, Janet Brandt, info@fireontherim.com, fireontherim. com September 19, 2020 — 12 Hours of Penitence, Penitente Canyon, San Luis Valley, CO, A 12-hour endurance mountain bike race with a course so entertaining, you’ll be asking yourself, “Can I do one more lap?”, Jerry Duran, 719-480-3885, 12hoursofpenitence@ gmail.com, 12hoursofpenitence.com September 24-27, 2020 — Mountains to Meadows, Grinduro, Quincy, CA, 62 miles of pavement, gravel, and singletrack with a TON of climbing and twisty descents. Most of the ride is casual, there are four timed sections that are designed to cater to specific strengths. Grinduro racers and spectators are treated tothree days of camping, live music (including a late-night DJ), beer, awesome food, and campfires., Kurt Stockton, ks@sierratrails.org, grinduro.com September 27, 2020 — Horny Toad Hustle MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Las Cruces, NM, Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, Dave Halliburton, 575312-5991, gotdirtnm@gmail.com, hornytoadhustle.com, nmors.org October 3, 2020 — Tour of the White Mountains, Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ, Arizona’s longest standing mountain bike event. At 7,000 feet, The Tour is a grassroots event with laid back vibes among a gathering of bike-minded individuals., Dave Castro, 520-623-1584, info@epicrides.com, Dave Castro, dcastro@ epicrides.com, epicrides.com October 3, 2020 — Road Apple Rally MTB Race, New Mexico Off Road Series, Farmington, NM, The Road Apple Rally began in 1981 as a competition between horses and bicycles.

It has since become a bicycle only race and stands as the longest running annual mountain bike race in the United States.

Bring the family for a day of fun and try the children’s riding obstacle course. This celebrated mountain bike race features five divisions: Beginner, Pro, Expert, Sport, Single Speed. The Beginner course is a 15 mile loop, all others ride the full 30 mile Road Apple Rally course. Both courses feature the whoops, where you spend more time in the air then on the ground! Course terrain also includes short climbs, flats, sandy arroyos

and sharp corners. , Jan Bear, 505-670-4665, janbea@gmail.com, Leslie Mueller, 505599-1184, lmueller@fmtn.org, fmtn.org/277/ Road-Apple-Rally, nmors.org October 4, 2020 — Great Trail Race, Truckee, CA, Ride or Run between Truckee and Tahoe City. The Great Trail Race follows roughly the same route as The Great Ski Race between Truckee and Tahoe City with one major difference: You choose to run or bike one of two course options, Elite or Classic. The Elite division course adds in more technically challenging terrain., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@ bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure. com, greattrailrace.com October 16-18, 2020 — USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships, Durango, CO, Collegiate National Championships and Montana High School Championships, Chuck Hodge, 719-4344200, chodge@usacycling.org, Chad Sperry, chad@gorge.net, Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, bfhoran@gmail.com, usacycling.org October 31, 2020 — Prescott 6er, Prescott, AZ, 6 hour and 12 hour mountain bike race on a 9 mile loop with solo, duo, junior, masters and singlespeed categories, Breanna Bissell, 480-734-0558, info@mangledmomentum. com, prescott6er.com November 21, 2020 — Prickly Pedal MTB Race, Peoria, AZ, Get in a heart-pumping, riproaring ride through the desert terrain of the Maricopa Trail beginning in Cave Creek, Arizona and finishing at Lake Pleasant Regional Park in Peoria, Arizona. All proceeds benefit the non-profit Maricopa Trail and Park Foundation, Jeff Frost, 928-3800633, canisbleu@gmail.com, pricklypedal. com November 21, 2020 — 12 Hours of Fury, Fountain Hills, AZ, 12 Hours of Fury will test your body, mind and mountain biking skills.

The race will begin and end at the Four Peaks Staging Area in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The 15 mile loop is smooth, fast and fun. The most loops in 12 hours wins it!, Jeremy Graham, 623-330-0913, jeremy@4peaksracing.com, 4peaksracing. com/events/12-hours-of-fury-2017 November 21, 2020 — 6 Hours of Fury, Fountain Hills, AZ, 6 Hours of Fury will test your body, mind and mountain biking skills.

The race will begin and end at the Four Peaks Staging Area in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The 15 mile loop is smooth, fast and fun. The most loops in 6 hours wins it!, Jeremy Graham, 623-330-0913, jeremy@4peaksracing.com, 4peaksracing. com/events/12-hours-of-fury-2017 December 12, 2020 — Dawn to Dusk AZ, Fountain Hills, AZ, Endurance mountain bike relay. Compete as a solo, duo, or team on a fast, fun course in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Family friendly camping and event expo promises a fun weekend!

Space is limited to 125 solo riders, 100 twoperson, 50 four-person, and 10 corporate entries, Seth Bush, 505-554-0059, ElCapitan@ ZiaRides.com, ziarides.com/event-register/ dawn-dusk-arizona

Utah Weekly Road Race Series Utah Criterium Series — Locations TBD, Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, Saturdays at 11 am in March - Tuesdays at 6pm, April - through September, A and B at 6, C and D at 7 pm, Locations TBD, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries.com Salt Air Time Trial Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Every other Thursday April - September, I-80 Frontage Road West of the International Center, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries.com DLD (DMV) Criterium — Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the Driver’s Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05, Call for information regarding C flite.

Wednesdays April April - August, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries.com Emigration Canyon Hillclimb Series — Utah Crit Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Starts north of Zoo 7.4 miles to top of Emigration. First rider off at 6:30. Every other Thursday April through August, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries.com Logan Race Club Thursday Night Time Trial Series — Logan, UT, Thursdays. TT series consisting of 18 races on five difference courses, with weekly and end-of-series prizes. Check the website for the location of the weekly course., Stephen Clyde, 435-750-8785, swc@ mdsc.com, Ben Kofeod, benhkof@hotmail. com, Travis Dunn, travis.dunn@usu.edu, loganraceclub.org

Utah Road Racing March 14, 2020 — Icebreaker Circuit Race, UCA Series, Tooele, UT, Held on the super smooth and pot hole free race track that

26 CYCLINGWEST.COM Early Spring 2020 typically sees motorcycles and cars zooming along at 200 MPH, the Icebreaker Circuit Race has a 2.4 mile loop with mild rollers and banked turns. Best of all, it’s totally closed to traffic as safe and spectator friendly a venue as you can cook up in Utah., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing. com, extramileracing.com March 21, 2020 — UTCS Crit #1, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, location TBD, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com April 4, 2020 — UTCS Crit #2, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, location TBD, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahbikeracing.com April 18, 2020 — East Canyon Echo Road Race, UCA Series, Henefer, UT, 10 AM start in Henefer to East Canyon Resort, turn around go to Echo Canyon, back to Henefer and finish on Hogsback. 60 mile course, James Zwick, 801-870-4578, sports@sports-am.com, sports-am.com May 2, 2020 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, UT, Mass start timed road cycling event on the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned race, but you will get a time, awards, and placing., Scott Newton, 800-635-1792, 970275-1633, info@granfondomoab.com, granfondomoab.com May 16, 2020 — Bear Lake Classic Road Race, UCA Series, Garden City, UT, 51 mile flat loop (or 102 double lap) with some rolling hills on east shore, followed by a flat and fast finish – a beautiful race around Bear Lake., Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com, racebearlake.com May 23, 2020 — Sugarhouse Criterium, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Bring the entire family and enjoy some of Utah’s best crit racing in one of Salt Lake’s Sugarhouse Park.

State Championship, Jared Eborn, 801-5999268, jared@extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com May 30, 2020 — Utah State Time Trial Championship, UCA Series, Rush Valley, UT, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@ gmail.com, race2wheels.com June 6, 2020 — Rush Valley Road Race, UCA Series, Rush Valley, UT, Marek Shon, 801-2092479, utcritseries@gmail.com, race2wheels. com June 12-13, 2020 — Kokopelli Moab to St. George Relay, Moab, UT, Moab to St. George Relay, Road race with 4 rider teams and three legs per rider, covering 528 miles. Multiple start times at Swanny Park in Moab finishing at Unity Park in Ivins., Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, info@enduranceutah.com, kokopellirelay.com June 12-13, 2020 — Sa-Lo Stage Race, TENTATIVE, Salem, UT, 3 days, 4 stages: crit, time trial, mountain stage (3 climbs!), road race, HQ and the starting location of each stage will be at the Salem Rec Center located at 100 North and 100 East, Ken Meads, 801-822-9459, ken@kenmeads.com, sa-lo.com June 13, 2020 — Porcupine Hill Climb, UCA Series, Salt Lake City, UT, 18th Annual, Start: Porcupine Pub & Grille finishing at the Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon.

Citizen’s and licensed rider categories.

State Championship Hill Climb for licensed cateogories. 14.7 miles, 3800’ of climbing! , Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com, bikereg. com/porcupine June 18-20, 2020 — Utah Summer Games, Utah Summer Games Cycling, Cedar City, UT, Hill Climb (4 miles with average grade of 7%, Time Trial (10 miles out and back course), Criterium (.95 mile closed course, counter clockwise) , Road Race (20, 40 and 60 mile course) with overall Omnium., Casey McClellan, 435-865-8421, 435-8658422, mcclellan@suu.edu, Steve Ahlgreen, 435-865-8421, 435-865-8423, ahlgreen@suu. edu, utahsummergames.org June 20, 2020 — Midvale Crit - Utah State Criterium Championship, Midvale, UT, Course: TBD, Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast.net, racedayeventmanagement.com June 27, 2020 — Antelope Island Classic, UCA Series, Antelope Island, UT, Starts at the West end of the causeway, then across the causeway towards the ranch and end on the island. 32 to 60 mile options. $2,000 cash plus prizes., James Ferguson, 801-476-9476, ferguson8118@comcast.net, July 10-11, 2020 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI Gran Fondo World Series, USA AND Gran Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, 9th annual, 2nd year as an UCI Gran Fondo World Championship Qualifier, and riders of all abilities invited. 10-mile TT on Friday. 38, 50, 70 and 100-mile courses on Saturday follow a fun, low-traffic, and scenic route through Northern and Cache Valley, UT with a challenging hill in each. The finish is a festival for all riders, with race prizes, (UCI winners jersey and medal), recreational rider prizes, finisher medals, and unique jerseys at cost. 20% of UCI racers in 16 different age categories qualify for UCI World Championships., Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail. com, www.cachegranfondo.com July 18, 2020 — Salt Lake Criterium, USA CRITS, Salt Lake City, UT, Professional and amateur

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categories, expo and more! Benefits the Utah Food Bank, Eric Gardiner, 801-660-9173, saltlakecrit@gmail.com, saltlakecriterium. com July 25, 2020 — Little Cottonwood Canyon Hill Climb, Alta, UT, Little Cottonwood Canyon has been called the l’Alpe d’Huez of North America. With nearly 4000 feet of elevation gain in ~12 miles, this is a hill climb that will challenge every type of rider. Rides starts at 8 am start on 9400 S. near 2000 E. and races all the way to the end of the pavement on LCC road. , James Zwick, 801870-4578, sports@sports-am.com, Breanne Nalder, 801-550-0434, breannenalder@ gmail.com, sports-am.com July 30-August 2, 2020 — USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships, Cedar City, UT, Shawn Brett, sbrett@usacycling.org, usacycling.org July 31-August 1, 2020 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, The Original fundraiser relay road race from Salt Lake to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. Race in teams through the night, fundraiser event for ALS/ Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Chad Neusmeyer, 801-856-7018, chad@saintstosinners.com, SaintstoSinners.com August 1, 2020 — O-Town Throwdown, Ogden, UT, Dee Events Center, Weber State University, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com August 3-9, 2020 — Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, Various, UT, The Tour of Utah is a UCI 2.HC sanctioned men’s professional cycling stage race that is part of the new UCI ProSeries. As America’s Toughest Stage Race, the week-long event features 120 riders from 17 teams on a variable race route throughout Utah. It is broadcast worldwide on Tour Tracker and is free for spectators., Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325-7000, info@tourofutah.com, tourofutah.com August 15, 2020 — Wildflower Hill Climb, Mountain Green, UT, Timed 5.5 mile climb during the 65 mile course option in this women-only cycling event. , Nick Bowsher, 801-610-9422, info@wildfloweroutdoor.com, wildfloweroutdoor.com August 15, 2020 — Mirror Lake Highway Road Race, UCA Series, Kamas, UT, Details TBD., Troy Huebner, 427-0532, troyworkone@comcast.net, August 28-31, 2020 — Hoodoo 500, Planet Ultra Grand Slam Endurance Series, St. George, UT, 500 mile loop race through Southern Utah. Non-stop or stage race, solo and relay team divisions. 300 mile option as well., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ planetultra.com, Hoodoo500.com August 29, 2020 — Tintic Road Race, UCA Series, Eureka, UT, Details TBD, Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@extramileracing.com, September 12, 2020 — LOTOJA Classic Road Race, Logan, UT, 38th Annual, 1 day, 3 states, 200-plus mile road race from Logan, UT to Jackson Hole, WY, Brent Chambers, 801-546-0090, info@lotoja.com, lotoja.com October 6-10, 2020 — Huntsman World Senior Games Cycling, St. George, UT, Must be 50 years or older. Three events: hill climb, downhill, and cross country. Expert, Sport and Beginner Skill Divisions., Kyle Case, 800562-1268, 435-674-0550, hwsg@seniorgames. net, seniorgames.net October 10, 2020 — City Creek Bike Sprint, Salt Lake City, UT, Race starts at the mouth of City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary Park where we will have awards, food, music and fun, James Zwick, 801-870-4578, sports@sports-am.com, sports-am.com

Regional Weekly Road Race Series May 5-July 7, 2020 — SWICA Fairground Criterium Series, SWICA Criterium Series, Boise, ID, Local training crit series at Expo Idaho West lot (Glenwood Street south of Hawks Stadium). Tuesdays except June 4 and June 21, Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118, idahobikeracing@yahoo.com, Kevin Spiegel, idahobikeracing@gmail.com, idahobikeracing.org

Regional Road Racing ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, and Beyond March 7, 2020 — FrostBite Time Trial, Fort Collins, CO, An out and back TT approximately 11.4 miles distance over mostly flat terrain with some rolling hills., W Boyles, 970204-9984, wboyles@comcast.net, coloradocycling.org March 14, 2020 — Steel City Road Race, Pueblo Omnium, Pueblo, CO, This is an out-and-back course held on the access road to the US DOT rail test tract just outside Pueblo. With smooth pavement, wide sweeping turns and few gentle hills, it features a turn-around at the 17 mile mark.

Categories will race 34, 48, or 68 miles., Jim Castagneri, puebloomnium@gmail.com, puebloomnium.com March 15, 2020 — Pueblo Chilly Criterium, Pueblo Omnium, Pueblo, CO, This is a classic and fast downtown course with 2 normal right-hand corners and an apex corner on the north end. At 0.7 miles in length, it features smooth pavement and a tree-lined finish., Jim Castagneri, puebloomnium@gmail. com, puebloomnium.com March 21, 2020 — Louisville Criterium, Louisville, CO, Kick off the spring season at one of the fastest races in Colorado. Louisville offers fast flowing corners, a power incline, and wide open roads to really put the hammer down!, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195,

lance@withoutlimits.com, whitelinecycling. com March 28, 2020 — Speedwagon Classic, Polson, MT, Road and Gravel race, 50 mile course, Matt Seeley, 406-871-0216, 406883-9264, seeleyspeedwagon@gmail.com, montanacycling.net March 28-29, 2020 — The Javelina Chase Omnium, Duncan, AZ, Event draws competitive and non-competitive cyclists each year to Duncan, Arizona, and Lordsburg, New Mexico — historic small towns that straddle the Arizona-New Mexico border. Saturday: Ghost Mine Rumble Mountain Bike Races · Kids’ Bike Rodeo. Sunday: Butterfield/ Overland Gravel Fun Ride · 5K Trail Run and Half-Marathon, Daniel Carver, 575-649-9142, daniel.carver@hotmail.com, javelinachase. com March 28, 2020 — Chad Young Memorial Lookout Mountain Time Trial, Golden, CO, A four-mile individual time trial up the legendary Lookout Mountain in Golden, CO. Start at the pillars and finish at Buffalo Bill’s Grave., 810-588-3822, csmcycling@gmail.com, coloradocycling.org March 28, 2020 — Oredigger Classic CSP Criterium, Golden, CO, A smooth, fast course located at the Colorado State Patrol Training Track , 810-588-3822, csmcycling@ gmail.com, coloradocycling.org April 4, 2020 — Spring Breakout Series #1, SWICA, Boise, ID, 16 mile loop, 1-4 loops depending on category, held in Kuna, Justin Ward, 208-322-8042, sales@bobs-bicycles. com, springseries.com April 4, 2020 — Fish Rock, Mendocino, CA, A gravelly road race. A road made of dirt goes up one side of a mountain and down the other. Big pavement ride to get there, and then go over it. There are no bail-outs, but we support your journey, and celebrate at the finish. , Bike Monkey , 707-560-1122, info@bikemonkey.net, bikemonkey.net April 4, 2020 — Cobb Lake Road Race, Fort Collins, CO, Circuit Race, Part of the 2020 CSU Cycling Spring Weekend, 208-389-8651, csuramscycling@gmail.com, coloradocycling.org April 5, 2020 — The Oval Criterium, Fort Collins, CO, Criterium, Part of the 2020 CSU Cycling Spring Weekend, 208-389-8651, csuramscycling@gmail.com, coloradocycling. org April 11, 2020 — Spring Breakout Series #2, SWICA, Boise, ID, 16 mile loop, 1-4 loops depending on category, held in Kuna, Justin Ward, 208-322-8042, sales@bobs-bicycles. com, springseries.com April 11, 2020 — Copperopolis Road Race, Copperopolis, CA, 40th Copperopolis Road Race, Milton, CA, always the day before Easter. The Paris-Roubaix of California. 21 mile loops (105 miles for 1/2/Pro riders) in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, featuring quiet country and roads that can be best described as mostly patches and some pavement. Beautiful spring countryside., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@ gmail.com, www.velopromo.com April 11, 2020 — Buff Gold Road Race, Boulder, CO, Circuit Race, this 6-mile circuit brings you through Boulder County’s rolling terrain, with a 50/50 combination of paved and dirt roads, Lance , lance@whitelinecycling.com, bikereg.com/buffgold April 12, 2020 — CU Buffalo Grand Prix, Dacono, CO, Criterium at IMI Motorsports Complex, approx. 1 mile circuit., Drew Levitt, andrew. levitt@colorado.edu, , Matthew Gilster, matthew.t.gilster@colorado.edu, BikeReg. com/cu-speedway-criterium April 17-19, 2020 — Tour of Walla Walla Stage Race, Walla Walla, WA, Pacific NW premier 3 day Stage race. - 2 RRs, crit, TT. Eight fields, 5 for men and 3 for women- Men Pro-1-2, 3, 4, 5, Mstrs 40+ cats 1-4; Wom 1-2, 3, 4.

Stage Race - 2 RRs, Crit, TT. Men Pro -1-2, 3, 4, 5, Mstrs 40+ Cats 1-4, Wom 1-2, 3, 4., Michael Austin, 509-386-1149, 509-525-4949, mike@allegrocyclery.com, Kathyrn Austin, 509-964-8951, kathyrn@allegrocyclery.com, tofww.org April 18, 2020 — Front Range Classic Criterium, Colorado Springs, CO, Details TBA, Daniel , 425-590-7602, daniel@wageman.com, April 19, 2020 — Front Range Classic Road Race, Colorado Springs, CO, Details TBA, Daniel , 425-590-7602, daniel@wageman. com, April 25, 2020 — Tax Day Road Race, UCA Series, Marsh Valley, ID, Great circuit race, start and finish at Marsh Valley High School.

This is the old Gate City Grind Course., Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, dcowley@comcast. net, Bob and Kris Walker, bobandkrisw@ yahoo.com, Tony Chesrow, 435-671-2506, hebermtsports@yahoo.com, idahocycling. com April 26, 2020 — Rocky Mountain Roubaix, Frenchtown, MT, A one-day road cycling race inspired by the Spring Classics. Mix of smooth and rugged pavement, ample sections of gravel, undulating terrain, and beautiful Montana landscape. 40-70 miles.

1200-2200 ft gain. Ride or Race. Proceeds benefiting the Zootown Derailleurs youth cycling program, Cory Kaufman, 406-2794109, cory@competitivetiming.com, rockymountainroubaix.com, montanacycling.net April 26, 2020 — Koppenburg Road Race, Superior, CO, The infamous Koppenberg Race, featuring the climb (17% grade), is the queen of the spring time cycling events in Colorado. This rustic setting sits next to, and incorporates parts of the Morgul Bismark Course. Boulder’s Spring Classic is set to make you suffer, and “the climb” is set to be the deciding factor once again. The Koppenberg is a 5.5 mile road race circuit, with 300ft of elevation gain per lap, and includes 2 miles on a packed dirt road.

Those who do well here are marked men and women at the King of the spring time cycling events, the Superior Morgul, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits. com, whitelinecycling.com April 29-May 3, 2020 — Tour of the Gila, Silver City, NM, 5 stages, UCI men, UCI women,

amateur categories, great spring racing!, Jack Brennan, 575-590-2612, brennan5231@ comcast.net, tourofthegila.com May 1-3, 2020 — Tour de Bloom Stage Race, Wenatchee, WA, The event features a road race in Waterville on Friday, an out and back 10-mile TT, a twilight criterium in historic downtown Wenatchee on Saturday, and a road race in Plain Washington with an uphill finish on Sunday. , Ace Bollinger, 509-6795003, acebollinger@nwi.net, wenatcheevalleyvelo.com/current-event/tour-de-bloom/ May 8-10, 2020 — USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships, Augusta, GA, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@ usacycling.org, usacycling.org May 9, 2020 — Spring Breakout Series #3, SWICA, Boise, ID, 16 mile loop, 1-4 loops depending on category, held in Kuna, Justin Ward, 208-322-8042, sales@bobs-bicycles. com, springseries.com May 16-17, 2020 — Superior Morgul Omnium, Superior, CO, 8 mile time trial, team time trial, Superior Morgul road race, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, whitelinecycling.com May 22-24, 2020 — Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Durango, CO, 49th Annual, Road Race and Tour from Durango to Silverton. Both are on Saturday 25th and are a 50 mile ride from Durango to Silverton. Take off with the train, traveling over two 10,000ft mountain passes enroute to the historical mining town of Silverton. Sunday 26th we have a Kids Race and Kids Village, Mountain Bike Race, Gravel Grinder,Cruiser Crit, BMX event and vendors., Gaige Sippy, 970-259-4621, director@ironhorsebicycleclassic.com, ironhorsebicycleclassic.com May 30, 2020 — Lyle Pearson 200-mile Team Challenge, Boise, ID, 15th annual team relay race from Boise to Sun Valley. 200 and 100 mile route through challenging mountain terrain. 200 mile route consists of 4 or 6 person teams and 100 mile route either solo or 2 person teams. Participants finish with BBQ and Sawtooth brew in beautiful Ketchum., Katie Hedrich, 951-733-5198, katie@omnigoevents.com, lylepearson200.com May 31, 2020 — Steamboat Roubaix, Steamboat Springs, CO, Steamboat Roubaix “Hell of the High Rockies” will kick off from Steamboat Springs in the early hours of Sunday May 31st with staggered start waves for 21 categories split by gender and ability level, riding a 36, 53, or 70 mile course. USA Cycling sanctioned, Corey Piscopo, corey@ bikesteamboat.com, bikesteamboat.com June 6-7, 2020 — Flagstaff Omnium, Flagstaff, AZ, Climb to the Snowbowl Ski Area, 6.34 miles-1850 ft of Climbing - avg 5.6%, WilliamsPerkinsville Road Race, Kyle , 928-773-1862, singletrackbikes@yahoo.com, singletrackbikes.com/flagstaffomnium June 14, 2020 — Idaho State Road Race Championships, SWICA, Kuna, ID, USA Cycling Categories, 34, 43, 52, 17 miles depending on category, 8.6 mile loop, Justin Ward, 208-322-8042, sales@bobs-bicycles. com, idahobikeracing.org, springseries.com June 14, 2020 — Nevada City Classic Criterium, Nevada City, CA, 60th annual criterium, one of the nation’s best!, Brewfest on Saturday too, Duane Strawser, 530.263.3388,

530.265.2187, oldproracer@gmail.com, nevadacityclassic.com June 18-21, 2020 — USA Cycling Professional Road, ITT, and Criterium National Championships, Knoxville , TN, Chuck Hodge, 719-434-4200, chodge@usacycling. org, usacycling.org June 20, 2020 — Twin Falls Criterium, SWICA, Twin Falls, ID, Idaho State Criterium Championships, Rick Greenawald, 208-3166176, greenawald@cableone.net, idahobikeracing.org, tfoldtowncrit.com June 20, 2020 — Bike the Bluff, Show Low, AZ, 13th Annual, AZ Elite Road Race Championship, USAC Sanctioned Races, Citizens Race, 22-81 miles, Criterium, Jeff Frost, 928-380-0633, canisbleu@gmail.com, Christy Church, 928-242-3722, christy@bikethebluff.com, bikethebluff.com, azcycling. org June 26-28, 2020 — Baker City Cycling Classic, Oregon Women’s Prestige Series, Baker City, OR, Three days and four stages in beautiful eastern Oregon, with great support and unparalleled scenery. Over 8,000 ft of climbing over the three days in one of the country’s most beautiful cycling regions. Pros and amateurs race the same courses and the women’s and men’s prize purses are matched by sponsor BELLA Main St. Market., Brian Vegter, 541-325-1689, dogbri@icloud. com, bakercitycycling.org June 28, 2020 — Leesville Gap Road Race, Williams, CA, 62 miles for everyone up and over storied Leesville Grade and Grapevine Gap in California’s Colusa County. mostly paved, some gravel stretches. Watermelon Feed at the finish. USAC licensed. , Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com, www.velopromo.com July 10, 2020 — Chrono Kristin Armstrong Time Trial, Pro Road Tour, Boise, ID, UCI 1.2 men’s, women’s time trial, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles. com, georgescycles.com, chronokristinarmstrong.com July 11, 2020 — ASWB Twilight Criterium, USA Crits, Boise, ID, 34th Annual, Pro Road Tour, races for all categories, and race under the lights for the pros., Mike Cooley, 208343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, boisetwilightcriterium.com July 11, 2020 — Targhee Hill Climb, Driggs, ID, Wyoming State Hill Climb Championships.

Day 1 - Targhee Hill Climb. Day 2 - Teton Pass Hill Climb. Compete in one or both. To be scored for the State Champs you must race both days. Winners based on combined times.Time trial starts at 10 am with 30 second intervals. Starts at Peaked Sports in Driggs, climbs Ski Hill Road and ends half a mile from the Grand Targhee Resort. The course covers 12 miles and 2,200 vertical feet. Awards, Raffle and results 1 pm at Peaked Sports. Net proceeds benefit Teton Valley Trails and Pathways., Dick Weinbrandt, 208-354-2354, peaked@silverstar.com, Forest Dramis, jacksonholecycling@gmail.com, peakedsports.com, jhcycling.org July 12, 2020 — Meridian Speedway Race, Meridian, ID, John Rogers, 208-284-9671, obccwebdesign@yahoo.com, idomnium. com July 25, 2020 — Bob Cook Memorial Mount Evans Hill Climb, Colorado Summit Cycling

Early Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 27 Series, Idaho Springs, CO, 54th annual, CO State Championship Hill Climb, 27 mile bicycle race and Gran Fondo, that ends on the highest paved road in the United States, Mount Evans, at 14,130’, 6000 feet elevation gain. , Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, execdir@teamevergreen.org, Kim Nordquist, 303-249-6168, director@bicyclerace.com, bicyclerace.com, teamevergreen.org August 1-2, 2020 — Southeast Idaho Senior Games, Pocatello, ID, Scout Mountain Hill Climb, Criterium, 10k Time Trial and 20k Road Race, 5k Time Trial, 40k Road Race, Dana Olson, 208-233-2034, 208-317-3918, southeastidahoseniorgames@gmail.com, seidahoseniorgames.org August 8, 2020 — Lamoille Canyon Hill Climb, Lamoille, NV, 14th annual. Road Race hill climb, 12 miles, 3000ft hill climb in Ruby Mountains. Race starts at 9am. Post event picnic and awards in Lamoille Grove, 11:30am, Gayle Hughes, 775-753-7789, 775934-4532, nvelkovelo@gmail.com, elkovelo. com August 9, 2020 — Suisun Harbon Criterium, Suisun City, CA, 2020 Northern California/ Nevada District Criterium Championships in Suisun City, CA. A fast paced four cornered downtown criterium on a short loop. USAC licensed, Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com, www.velopromo.com August 15, 2020 — Bogus Basin Hill Climb, Boise, ID, 43rd Annual, Mike Cooley, 208343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com August 22-23, 2020 — Idaho Senior Games, Kuna, ID, 5k and 10K Time Trials both at 9 a.m. date cooresponds to order of listing, 20 K Aug 5 and 40 K Aug 4 Road Races at 10 a.m., qualifying year for 2019 National Senior Games. Held at S. Cole Road & Hubbard/10 Mile Creek Rd., Mike Thornton, 208-861-8000, idahoseniorgamesinfo@gmail.com, Frank Gilbert, 208-853-1964, frank@georgescycles. com, idahoseniorgames.org September 5-7, 2020 — Steamboat Stage Race, Steamboat Springs, CO, Now in year 12, Pro-am road racing returns to Steamboat Springs Labor day weekend 2020, with all new courses. USA Cycling sanctioned., Corey Piscopo, corey@bikesteamboat.com, bikesteamboat.com September 7, 2020 — Il Giro di San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 46h annual Labor Day Criterium on the Embarcadero in San Francisco. Challenging six corner course that has hosted some of the best in the nation. 9 separate events including kids challenge. USAC licensed., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com, www. velopromo.com September 13-19, 2020 — World Human Powered Speed Challenge (WHPSC), Battle Mountain, NV, 20th annual hosted by the IHPVA. Current record is 89.59 mph. Classes: Men’s, Women’s, Juniors in Open, Multitrack, tandem and Arm Power. International cyclists from around the world will gather on SR305, the fastest stretch of road in the world to see who can break the World Record., Al or Alice Krause, 707-443-8261, 707-845-3683, a.krause@sbcglobal.net, ihpva.org, whpsc. org September 13, 2020 — Kitt Peak Time Trial, Tucson, AZ, 11.6 mile hill climb time trial up Kitt Peak, 3400’ vertical., Donald Melhado, 520-325-7978, dmelhado@cox.net, azcycling.org, saguarovelo.org September 18-20, 2020 — Silver State 508, Mountain West Ultra Cup, Reno, NV, 37th Annual, Founded by John Marino in 1983 and recognized as “The Toughest 48 hours in Sport,” This 508-mile bicycle race is revered the world over for its epic mountain climbs, stark desert scenery, desolate roads, and its reputation as one of the toughest but most gratifying endurance challenges available, bar none. Solo supported, randonneur, two-person stage and open relay, and four-person stage and open relay divisions.

A Race Across AMerica (RAAM) Qualifier, which traverses Highway 50, the Loneliest Road in America., Robert Panzera, 917-5432670, robert@ccsd.com, Jo Panzera, jo@ ccsd.com, the508.com September 20, 2020 — Oakland Grand Prix, Oakland, CA, Exciting multi lap criterium racing in uptown Oakland CA for the 16th year. USAC licensed., Robert Leibold, 209604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com, www.velopromo.com September 27, 2020 — Mt. Graham Hill Climb, Safford, AZ, 8 am, mass start, Nippy Feldhake III, 520-747-2544 , nippy-mr-smarty-pants@ juno.com, azcycling.org October 3-4, 2020 — Nevada Senior Games Cycling Races, Las Vegas, NV, Cycling competition for age groups: 50-94. 5 and 10k time trials, 20 and 40k road races, I-15 & US-93, 10 miles north of Las Vegas, Joe Dailey, 775-461-9252, NVSGCycling@outlook. com, nevada.fusesport.com, seniorgames. net

Utah Road Touring and Gran Fondos March 13-15, 2020 — Galentine’s Ride, Santa Clara, UT, Galentine’s Ride is a women’s cycling retreat. We are women supporting women through all things cycling. Our non competitive weekend retreat is held early in the year in southern utah giving women an opportunity to meet like minded women. During our retreat we have clinics, coaching, yoga, group meals and the main event of a fully supported ride. Newbies are always welcome and encouraged to join us. , Natalie Boles Thorpe, natalie@galentinesride.com, galentinesride.com March 14-17, 2020 — Moab Skinny Tire Festival, Moab, UT, Road cycling tour in iconic Moab, Utah. The four routes of the Festival highlight Moab’s different riding opportunities.

Two days follow the mighty Colorado River corridor, both up-stream and downstream.

The other two days leave the valley and climb the beautiful canyon roads into red rock country visiting Dead Horse Point State

Park and Arches National Park. Live music, beverages, great food await you at the post-ride party on Saturday. All routes have SAG vehicle support, Aid Stations, and 5 Star Event Communication volunteers. A portion of your registration is given as a donation benefitting cancer research and survivorship programs. Cycling Teams and individual groups use the event to inspire their fundraising for large and small foundations making a difference in cancer treatments and survivorship beyond. Ask how your beneficiary can be included., Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, info@skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com March 14, 2020 — Zion National Park Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Hurricane, UT, 62 or 125 miles. Self Supported loop ride from Hurricane up through Zion National Park and then a big loop around the south end of St. George. A brevet is a timed ultra distance event. , Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org March 21, 2020 — Winter Escape Metric and SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, St. George, UT, Early Spring training ride. Start St George Convention Center, Circle Sand Hollow Lake to Hurricane and up the hill to Springdale and back. Shorter options available., BCC , roadcaptain@bccutah.org, bccutah.org April 11, 2020 — Tailwind Century SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, Start: Lehi Front Runner Station. Ride to Ogden Frontrunner and take the train back. Free event, self-supported., BCC , roadcaptain@ bccutah.org, Tom Coffey, 801-737-3241, lech2zurs@msn.com, bccutah.org April 18, 2020 — Salt Lake City Marathon Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, Ride the closed 26.2 mile marathon course through the most iconic sites of Salt Lake! All abilities welcome! Start at 6:00am, just north of the Legacy Bridge on the University of Utah Campus., Steve Bingham, 720-608-1783, stevebingham@highaltitudeevents.com, Jennifer Nelson, 801-455-9623, marketing@ saltlakecitymarathon.com, saltlakecitymarathon.com April 18, 2020 — Willard Bay Brevet, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Centerville, UT, 62 or 125 miles. Self-supported ride from Centerville, through Hooper, Willard Bay and Brigham City with a turnaround at Corinne.

A brevet is a timed ultra distance event.

Sponsored by Bonneville Cycling Club and the Salt Lake Randonneurs., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org April 25, 2020 — Spring Tour de St. George , St. George, UT, Did you enjoy the Fall Tour?

Come see the rest of southern Utah on your bike as we take you on the other half of our two-part tour of the southern Utah scenery.

Fully supported Gran Fondo., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ redrockbicycle.com, ridesouthernutah.com April 25, 2020 — Legacy Parkway SuperSeries , BCC SuperSeries, North Salt Lake , UT, Free self-supported event. Start: Foxboro Park NSL, flattest 100 ever 4 trips up and back on the Legacy Parkway bike path. Food at Farmington Station. Shorter leg options of 30 and 60 miles for one or two trips up and back., BCC , roadcaptain@bccutah. org, Greg Allen, 801-450-1861, greg.allen@ mhtn.com, bccutah.org May 2, 2020 — Willard Bay 100 SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Centerville, UT, Free Selfsupported. Plenty of store stops. No Entry Fee. Start Centerville JHS to Willard Bay Truck Stop. Shorter leg options of 30 and 75 miles cover Layton and Syracuse. , BCC , roadcaptain@bccutah.org, bccutah.org May 2, 2020 — FrontRunner Metric Century Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, Point to point metric century (62.5 miles) bicycle ride from Salt Lake City’s Intermodal Hub to Ogden. Return to Salt Lake City via the UTA FrontRunner train service. Your bicycle will be transported via private truck to SLC. Registration opens Christmas Day! We sold out in 2019, register early and don’t miss out. , Matt Storms, 801-448-6061, staff@forthewinracing.com, frontrunnercentury.com May 2, 2020 — Gran Fondo Moab, Moab, UT, Mass start timed road cycling event on the beautiful La Sal Loop road, 60 miles with 5500 feet of climbing. Not a sanctioned race, but you will get a time, awards, and placing., Scott Newton, 800-635-1792, 970275-1633, info@granfondomoab.com, granfondomoab.com May 10, 2020 — Amazing Earthfest Road Ride to Grand Canyon, Kanab, UT, Sylvan 50-mile Road Ride to Grand Canyon National Park thru the North Kaibab National Forest. Meet at 78 South 100 East, Kanab, 7:00 AM., Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, richcsenge@gmail. com, amazingearthfest.org May 16, 2020 — USEA Ride for Education, Kaysville, UT, A comfortable metric century ride through scenic countryside through Weber and Davis County. Enjoy a mixture of plains and hills throughout Northern Utah.

Fully supported, lunch provided with all paid registration. Proceeds go to support Utah public education students via a scholarship fund., Jeremiah Sniffin, 801-269-9320, 385347-2717, jsniffin@useaut.org, useautah.org, usearideforeducation.weebly.com May 16, 2020 — Nebo Gallivant Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Nephi, UT, Self-supported 125- or 190-mile (200/300km) ride into Sanpete County, along the shoulder of Mount Nebo. This is a timed brevet co-sponsored by the national organization, Randonnneurs USA, held NW of Delta, Utah, Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org May 30, 2020 — Little Red Pre-Ride SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Mendon, UT, Meet Mendon Church for pre-riding the Little Red Route. Store stops for water and food. Free event., BCC , roadcaptain@bccutah.org, Jen Green, 435-563-1212, pecan314@xmission.com, bccutah.org May 30, 2020 — Golden Spoke, Utah Bike Month, Wasatch Front, UT, This third annual cycling event features 100 miles of intercon-

nected trail systems across the Wasatch Region with multiple starting locations from Provo to Ogden, Utah. This year’s theme also highlights the theme of the Spike 150 celebration of the completion of transcontinental railroad. Rides of various lengths — with 100 mile, 75 mile, 50 mile, 25 mile, 10 mile and 1.5 mile segments — will feature connections with local communities around various historic and contemporary railroad themes. Some stretches of trail in Utah, Davis and Weber County, will also include rails to trails cycling paths. The rides are geared for fun and community engagement rather than competition, and are planned to accommodate riders of all ages and abilities., Heidi Goedhart, 801-783-8426, hgoedhart@utah.gov, goldenspokeutah.org

July 24, 2020 — South Sevier Ram Ride, Monroe, UT, 15 miles, 38 miles, and a metric Century.

Start time is 6:30 a.m. Start & Finish location is Monroe Fire Station, Heather Newby, 435201-0138, Heather.N@jonesanddemille.com, facebook.com/ssramride

June 6, 2020 — Little Red Riding Hood, Lewiston, UT, Women only century ride, 27, 36, 50, 70 and 100 mile distances in Cache Valley, fundraiser for Women’s Cancer Research at the Huntman Cancer Institute. Reg. will be available early January. This event sells out quickly., Penny Perkins, penperk@centurylink.net, Curt Griffin, lrrh@bbtc.net, bccutah. org/lrrh

July 31, 2020 — Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride, Antelope Island, UT, 26th Annual, 10pm.

Open to participants of all ages and starts at the Antelope Island’s White Rock Bay. The half way point is the historic Fielding Garr Ranch where refreshments are served. The entire route is 24 miles on an asphalt road., Neka Roundy, 801-451-3286, 801-451-3282, neka@co.davis.ut.us, daviscountyutah.gov, antelopebymoonlight.com

June 6, 2020 — Ride the Gap Century, Parowan, UT, Enjoy cooler weather in the high country of beautiful Southern Utah. Fun and fast with a mileage option for every rider. Nothing like a small town with big fun! Enjoy open roads and very little traffic., Joey Dye, 435-6743185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com June 12-13, 2020 — Raspberry Ramble Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Logan, UT, Self-supported 188, 250 or 375-mile ride in Cache Valley and southern Idaho. This is a timed brevet co-sponsored by the national organization, Randonnneurs USA., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org June 13-14, 2020 — Utah Bicycle Touring Society’s Overnight Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, 14th annual Rendezvous at RockCliff overnight bike tour. There are multiple starting locations, though most start with the group leaving from Park City., Lou Melini, 801-487-6318, lvmelini@comcast.net, Cheryl Soshnik, 435-649-9008, csoshnik@yahoo.com, June 20, 2020 — Canyons of Cache SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Mendon, UT, Meet at Mendon Church for a route that climbs Blacksmith, and Sardine, loops to Brigham City and back over the north slope into Cache Valley., BCC , roadcaptain@ bccutah.org, bccutah.org June 20, 2020 — The Huntsman Ride, Delta, UT, A non-competitive road ride that raises funds for cancer research at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Distances include: 25, 50, 75, 100, or 140-miles. , Jen MuranoTucker, 801-584-5815, jmurano@huntsmanfoundation.org, Porter Sproul, 801-584-5882, psproul@huntsmanfoundation.org, huntsman140.com June 27-28, 2020 — Bike MS: Harmons Best Dam Bike Ride, Bike MS, Logan, UT, Join thousands of cyclists from around the region and celebrate 34 years of Bike MS: the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation raising funds for a world free of MS. The Bike MS experience offers route options ranging from 45 to 150 miles over two days and is friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 8-12 miles. Camping, meals, and entertainment based out of Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 S 500 W) in Logan., Melissa Matthews, 801-424-0112, Melissa.Mathews@ nmss.org, Geoff Linville, 801-424-0112, geoff. linville@nmss.org, bikemsutah.org June 27, 2020 — Mt. Nebo Loop SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Nephi, UT, Start at the North Side of the city park, ride North up Main Street and Hiway 91 to Sanaquin then to Payson and over the Mt. Nebo Loop and finish up back at the city park, BCC , roadcaptain@bccutah.org, Doug Jensen, 801-815-3858, slccycler@gmail.com, bccutah.org June 27, 2020 — Wasatch Front Brevet Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Salt Lake City, UT, Self-supported ride up Emigration Canyon, along the Wasatch Front and out to Antelope Island. 125- or 180-mile options (200 or 300km). A brevet (bruh vay) is a timed ultra distance event organized under the auspices of our national organization Randonneurs, USA., Richard Stum, 435-462-2266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos.org July 11, 2020 — Cache Gran Fondo, UCI Gran Fondo World Series, USA AND Gran Fondo National Series, Logan, UT, 9th annual, 2nd year as an UCI Gran Fondo World Championship Qualifier, and riders of all abilities invited. 38, 50, 70 and 100-mile courses follow a fun, low-traffic, and scenic route through Northern and Cache Valley, UT with a challenging hill in each. The finish is a festival for all riders, with race prizes, (UCI winners jersey and medal), recreational rider prizes, finisher medals, and unique jerseys at cost. 20% of UCI racers in 16 different age categories qualify for UCI World Championships., Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, oldhamtroy@gmail.com, cachegranfondo. com July 18, 2020 — Iron Lung Ride, Huntsville, UT, 40, 80, or 100 mile options out and back starting in Huntsville with a solid climb up Old Snowbasin Road, down Trappers Loop, through Morgan and out to the top of Big Mountain. Challenging climbing, with plenty of rollers and flats to recover. Utah Triple Crank qualifier, along with LOTOJA and Kokopelli Relay., Michelle Lyman, 801-9415526, info@ironlungride.com, ironlungride. com July 24, 2020 — Pioneer Day Antelope Island SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, Meet at Westpoint Park SLC 1100 N 1800 W to Antelope Garr Ranch. 50 mile option starts at Station Park in Farmington. Free event - fee may be required to access the island. Self-supported with plenty of store stops. , BCC , roadcaptain@bccutah.org, bccutah.org

July 25, 2020 — Desperado Duel, Panguitch, UT, Come and experience the flattest and best 100 mile course and 50 mile option, we have also added a grueling 150 mile option for those training for the big 209 in September. Enjoy the scenery and virtually no traffic. Desperado Duel is one of the best Gran Fondos in Utah., Joey Dye, 435-6743185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, ridesouthernutah.com

July 31-August 1, 2020 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race from Salt Lake to Las Vegas.

Over 500 miles with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. Race in teams through the night, fundraiser event for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease., Steven Tew, 801-822-4870, Steven@ SaintstoSinners.com, Chad Neusmeyer, 801-856-7018, chad@saintstosinners.com, SaintstoSinners.com August 1, 2020 — Pony Express Century, Eagle Mountain, UT, Ride the routes of history as we pedal 100 Miles, 100K or 50K along the same paths the Pony Express riders of yesteryear. Fully supported course and aid stations with SAG wagons, a finish line meal and some great views along lightly traveled roads. , Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, jared@ extramileracing.com, extramileracing.com

August 8, 2020 — The Ultimate Challenge Presented by University of Utah Health Care, Salt Lake City, UT, A Gran Fondo hosted by the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. Riders will follow the Tour of Utah’s Queen Stage route before the pros start, with the same climbs and high altitude finish. This ride has earned the title of “America’s Toughest One Day Cycling Adventure” and for this year will feature timing on the final climb up Little Cottonwood Canyon, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah , 801-325-7000, info@tourofutah. com, Breanne Nalder, 801-550-0434, breannenalder@gmail.com, tourofutah.com August 8, 2020 — Bear River Valley Series, Salt Lake Randonneurs Brevet Series, Brigham City, UT, Self-supported timed event going from northern Utah into Cache Valley & back. Choose from 125 or 180-mile distances (200 or 300km). , Richard Stum, 435-4622266, richard@eogear.com, saltlakerandos. org August 15, 2020 — Promontory Point 121 SuperSeries, BCC SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, 5 Points Ogden to Brigham City, Corrine, Golden Spike, Tremonton and back 60-100, and 120 miles. Self-supported, with shorter loop options available. Free event., BCC , roadcaptain@bccutah.org, Jen Green, 435563-1212, pecan314@xmission.com, bccutah.org August 15, 2020 — Wildflower Pedalfest, Morgan, UT, A non-competitive, women only road bike ride. All ages and levels welcome. The 65 mile course option has a timed hill climb with prizes., Nick Bowsher, 801-610-9422, info@wildfloweroutdoor.com, wildfloweroutdoor.com August 15, 2020 — To the Moon and Back Century Ride, Tabiona, UT, Located in the High Uintas, four ride options: 150 miles, Century, 75, 50, and 25. Ride back roads of Duchesne County, very minimal traffic. Free overnight camping. Elevations from 6,522 to 8,150. Fully Supported Ride. 100% of proceeds go to Rapha House and Operation Underground Railroad., Karen Redden, 435-

28 CYCLINGWEST.COM Early Spring 2020 828-0467, roxyredden@gmail.com, tothemoonandback-events.com August 22, 2020 — The Big Ride 156 (Suncrest), BCC SuperSeries, Draper, UT, This is a derivation of the club’s annual big ride that has been designed and used as a final preparatory ride for LOTOJA by some, or an epic capstone to a long summer of riding by others. Come spend the day pushing your limits and seeing what you’re made of.This ride will not be marked. Study the map and be aware of water stops. Navigation is recommended. We may have a SAG vehicle on the road; details of which will be announced closer to the ride., BCC , roadcaptain@bccutah.org, Jen Green, 435562-1212, , bccutah.org August 22, 2020 — Sevier Valley Rooster Ride, Richfield, UT, Sevier County in conjunction with Sevier County Trail Days is presenting a 33, 55, or 100 mile bike ride thru scenic Central Utah. Event will be chipped, with fully stocked rest stops, great swag and lunch. Medal and Tee Shirt provided. 33 mile option has a 800 ft gain, 1,163 ft gain for the 55 mile option, and 4,061 ft for the 100 mile option., Chad McWilliams, 435-893-0457, 435-421-2743, cmcwilliams@sevier.utah.gov, traildaysutah.com/sv-rooster-ride/ August 29, 2020 — Wheels of Justice, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, Sandy, UT, The ride will ascend each of Salt Lake City’s five riding canyons, for a total of 116.3 miles and 14,272 feet - one of the most challenging one-day bike rides in Utah! Raises money to prevent childhood trauma and abuse, Greg Hoole, 801-272-7556, gregh@ teamwheelsofjustice.org, aintnomountainhighenough.org September 5-7, 2020 — Bicycles not Tar Sands, Seep Ridge Road, Uintah County, UT, 3-day bike ride on Seep Ridge Road. For a total ride of approx 40 miles over 2 days we will travel on Seep Ridge Road a nearly empty highway through highly scenic desert threatened by strip mining., Rachel Cordray, craphaelc@gmail.com, tarsandsresist.org/ contact-us/upcoming-events/2019-upcoming-events/ September 13-19, 2020 — Tour of Southern Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles per day. Opportunities to work part/ ride part., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com September 19-20, 2020 — Moab Century Tour, Moab, UT, The Moab Century Tour sends riders across Moab’s unique topography of mountain passes, canyons, and the mighty Colorado River. From gaining elevation into the La Sal Mountains (including “The Big Nasty!”), to carving down red rock canyons, and finishing along the Colorado River, this event has landscape worth training for! Live music, beverages, great food await you at the post-ride party. Join us in September when temperatures cool down, the fall foliage comes alive, and cyclists from across the country unite in red rock country to experience awe-inspiring landscapes. An annual fundraiser to benefit cancer survivorship programs, your registration includes a donation to Moab Healthcare Foundation.

Groups use the event to inspire fundraising for large and small foundations. Ask how your beneficiary can participate., Beth Logan, 435-260-8889, 435-260-2334, info@ skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com September 19, 2020 — Goldilocks Utah, Goldilocks Bike Ride, Provo, UT, Goldilocks is a women only bike ride, with a gorgeous route starting at Utah State Park and beautiful fall weather! With 100, 80, 60, 40, and 20 mile route options, Goldilocks has a route that is ‘just right’ for everyone! Bemefits Operation Underground Railroad to end sex trafficking., Randy Gibb, 801-222-9577, randy@goldilocksride.com, goldilocksride. com/gsl September 19, 2020 — Up for Downs Century Ride, Kaysville, UT, This is a non competitive event that will take you on an amazing ride through beautiful Northern Utah.

Starting at Pioneer Park in Kaysville you will go on a 25, 50, 75 or a 100 mile ride up to Brigham City and finish back at Pioneer Park. , Scott Kimball, sk2socal@gmail.com, Cherlyn Johnson, 801-503-5086, ceo@udsf. org, udsf.org September 25-26, 2020 — Salt to Saint Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, 420 mile relay race from Salt Lake City to St. George following Hwy 89. Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4 or 8 person relay teams. Men, Women, and Mixed categories., Clay Christensen, 801234-0399, info@enduranceutah.com, salttosaint.com October 17, 2020 — Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City, TRIPEL CROWN OF GRAVEL, Cedar City, UT, The “Hell of the South”. 78% Gravel (106 miles), 22% Paved (30 miles). In the heart of Southern Utah allowing riders to see a wild variety of unique countryside.

Course goes through the “Parowan Gap” and past petroglyphs left by the areas past native inhabitants, along with prehistoric dinosaur footprints., Michael Marckx, 760815-0927, mmx@MonumentsofCycling.com, belgianwaffleride.bike October 24, 2020 — Fall Tour de St. George, St. George, UT, Tour around southern Utah and see some of the most scenic views as you climb to Veyo and go through Gunlock State Park as well as all the beautiful colors throughout this 35, 75, or 100 mile ride. This event is one of our best Gran Fondos in southern Utah., Joey Dye, 435-674-

3185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com

Regional Road Touring and Gran Fondos ID, WY, MT, NV, AZ, NM, CO, MT, OR, WA, and Beyond March 21, 2020 — Solvang Double Century and Double Metric Century, Solvang, CA, 200 miles or 200 kilometers in Southern CA’s most scenic and popular cycling region. A perfect first time double century., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com March 21, 2020 — Mesquite Madness, Mesquite, NV, The first ride of the season.

Get your riding legs back and join us for a tough but fun 80, 50+, or 30 mile bike ride.

This year we are adding a different game with prizes at every rest stop. Make it to the top of Utah Hill for the big prizes., Joey Dye, 435-674-3185, joey@redrockbicycle.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@ redrockbicycle.com, Ryan Gurr, info@spingeeks.com, ridesouthernutah.com, March 22-May 23, 2020 — Moab & The Back of Beyond, Grand Junction , CO, The Moab and the Back of Beyond 6-day tour delves into the heart of redrock canyon country of Southeastern Utah and Southwestern Colorado. Ride through the supernatural landscapes of Arches & Canyonlands National Parks, climb the scenic La Sal Mountain Loop and pedal beneath 800 ft redrock sandstone walls along the Colorado River. , John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@ lizardheadcyclingguides.com, Lauren Lasky, 508-561-7580, lauren@lizardheadcycling. com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com March 23-28, 2020 — Solvang Spring Tour, Solvang, CA, Early season warm weather training in Sunny Southern California. 50-100 miles per day in Southern California’s most popular cycling region., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com March 23-April 20, 2020 — Desert Climbing Camp, Grand Junction, CO, March 23 to 27, April 12 to 16, April 20 to 24 - The Desert Climbing Camp is designed as a no-frills training program to build base-miles for the upcoming cycling. The daily ride schedule offers multiple ride options. Cyclists pack a lunch each day and head off. A support vehicle offers 1 aid stations along the route.

Cyclists should be self-sufficient on the bike by carrying food, clothing and basic tools (the ability to change a flat is required)., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, Lauren Lasky, 508561-7580, lauren@lizardheadcycling.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com March 28, 2020 — The Loop at Moapa Valley, Overton, NV, The free annual family bike event allows visitors from Southern Nevada and Southern Utah to bring their bikes and take a leisurely ride through Moapa Valley along an 18 miles long marked looping trail.

The mostly level trail will take visitors through green pastures used by cows and horses through low density residential neighborhoods past farms along the Muddy River through Overton’s “old style” downtown business area and up a sandy mesa with panoramic views going all the way to Valley of Fire The event will run continuously from 10 AM to 6 PM., Jean Gottschalk, jean@ moapavalleyrevitalization.org, theloopatmoapavalley.com April 1-30, 2020 — Yellowstone Cycle Days, tentative dates, Yellowstone National Park, MT, Ride free in Yellowstone National Park before the roads open to the public. This is a unique way to enjoy the beauty of the park.

Opening day depends on whether the road is plowed. Check for park service website to see if the roads are open., Toni , 406-6467701, 307-899-3367, westyellowstonecycletour@gmail.com, nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/ spring-fall-bicycling.htm, cycleyellowstone. com April 4, 2020 — Gran Fondo Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas to Lovell Canyon (via Red Rock Scenic Drive) and back, 100 miles - 8000 of climbing. A Gran Fondo is a long distance, timed cycling event that welcomes competitive, amateur and recreational cyclists of all abilities. Fully supported. Chip Timed., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, GranFondoTripleCrown.com, planetultra. com April 11, 2020 — Mulholland Challenge, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Agoura Hills, CA, The toughest Southern California Century with over 13,000’ of climbing in the Santa Monica Mountains. Fully supported / Chip Timed. 100 and 200 mile options, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ planetultra.com, planetultra.com April 25, 2020 — Tour de Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV, 80, 40, 20 mile routes, circumnavigates Las Vegas., Randy Mcghie, 702-252-8077, randy@mcghies.com, Tour de Summerlin , info@teamamc.net, tourdesummerlin.com

April 26, 2020 — Tour of the Rio Grande Bicycle Century, Albequerque, NM, The flattest tour in New Mexico taking riders from near the Albuquerque International Sunport south to Bernardo and back! Route distances are 39, 62, 78 and 100 miles. This ride is great for first time or beginning season riders. For experienced riders it’s an opportunity to crush existing personal best century times!

The tour runs parallel with the Rio Grande exposing riders to the more relaxed side of New Mexican life and the beautiful landscape., Michael Wieclaw, 330-518-4708, metal@metalthebrand.com, touroftheriogrande.com May 3-24, 2020 — Redrock Canyons Utah Bike Tour, Grand Junction, CO, The Redrock Canyons is Lizard Head Cycling’s original tour and became our most popular itinerary after it was featured in the New York Times in 2010. It is a supported lodge-to-lodge road cycling tour that follows a seldom seen route through the Redrock Canyon Country of western Colorado and eastern Utah. It is a superb tour for intermediate/+ riders offering unmatched scenery and fantastic lodging., John Humphries, 970-728-5891, info@lizardheadcyclingguides.com, Lauren Lasky, 508561-7580, lauren@lizardheadcycling.com, lizardheadcyclingguides.com May 3, 2020 — Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride, San Diego, CA, Pain and suffering will commence at 7 a.m. featuring four waves predicated on riders’ USAC categories. The expo will remain open on Sunday throughout the duration of the event until the beers, jeers and awards are distributed for all the day’s heroic efforts., Michael Marckx, 760815-0927, mmx@MonumentsofCycling.com, belgianwaffleride.bike May 16, 2020 — Cycle for Independence, Boise, ID, Fundraiser for the Treasure Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, 10,25, and metric century (62.5 miles), individual and team rides, routes begin in northwest Boise, supported ride.

After ride burgers with all the fixings combined with socializing, music, festivities and prizes, Ramona Walhof, 208-336-5333, cycleforindependence@gmail.com, Allan Schneider, 208-870-4831, aaschneider@hotmail.com, cycleforindependence.org May 16, 2020 — Cycle Magic Valley, Twin Falls, ID, Get the season started by riding with us in May! Cycle Magic Valley is in its 6 th yr. Our new venue is in a great location that allows you easy access to the open road. Ride our metric century which has been a favorite for the past 5 yrs. It will be a loop this year that takes you down into Mellon Valley and back to Twin Falls. You can also ride the shorter 34-mile loop that will take you northwest where you will be challenged with a few rollers., Denise Alexander, dalexander@filertel. com, mavtec.org, www.bluecirclesports. com/EventDetail_Master.aspx?meid=3244 May 17, 2020 — Santa Fe Century and Gran Fondo, Santa Fe, NM, 35th Annual. Beautiful scenery, outstanding food stops and very reasonable registration fees. Century, HalfCentury, and 25 mile tours are offered as well as two timed events: Gran Fondo (100 mile timed ride), Medio Fondo (50 mile timed ride). Enjoy massages, great food and local craft beers following the rides., Matt Piccarello, 505-600-1840, ride@santafecentury.com, santafecentury.com May 17, 2020 — Strawberry Fields Forever, Watsonville, CA, 30,60, and 100 mile touring loops of beautiful Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, CA. Sponsored by Cyclists for Cultural Exchange, and includes rest stops, support, full dinner (including strawberries and fresh cream!) at the finish., Robert Leibold, 209-604-1354, velopro1@gmail.com, www.strawberryfields.org May 17-June 13, 2020 — Death Ride Training Ride Series, Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways. Ride through wilderness areas with no traffic lights and just a few stop signs.

Choose your favorite passes or pick one of six ride options., Gregg Westerbeck, social@ altaalpina.org, Michael Bayer, challenge@ altaalpina.org, altaalpina.org/training May 23, 2020 — Heartbreak Century and Double Century, King of the Mountains Century Challenge, Frazier Park, CA, 100 or 200 mile ride on the roads less traveled in the Los Padres National Forest, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com May 30, 2020 — Tour d’Funk Treasure Valley Ride to Defeat ALS, Eagle, ID, Join our 2nd annual charity ride to raise funds to defeat Lou Gehrig’s disease. Ride through the north side of the Treasure Valley along farming roads and in the lower foothills. All routes are paved and vary from a 10 mile familyfriendly ride to a 65 mile more challenging route. You’ll find aid stations along the way and when you return to the park we will have a delicious catered lunch waiting for you. You’ll also discover cocktails and beer, music, a silent auction, and more., Eizabeth Loomis, 208-615-1458, elizabeth@ alsa-ec.org, , webwa.alsa.org/site/TR?fr_ id=14172&pg=entry June 6, 2020 — Eastern Sierra Double Century, California Triple Crown and Planet Ultra Grand Slam Endurance Series, Bishop, CA, 200 mile ride including Mammoth and June Lakes, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com June 7, 2020 — America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, Stateline, NV, 29th annual, in conjunction with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training program. Fully supported with rest stops, Tech support and SAG. 100 mile century, 72 miles, (boat cruise - 35 mile fun ride TBD)., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com, bikeandskitahoe.com June 7, 2020 — GFNY Santa Fe, Gran Fondo New York, Santa Fe, NM, The roads of GFNY Santa Fe will take riders through the spectacular and diverse terrain of the southwest.

Both routes start in downtown Santa Fe. 81 and 55 mile courses, Michael McCalla, mikelikehikebike@hotmail.com, gfnysantafe. com

June 7, 2020 — Elephant Rock, Roll Massif, Castle Rock, CO, This year we have three road courses (44, 60 and 100 miles), one gravel/road route (32 miles) and one great family ride (8 miles). , Roll Massif , support@ rollmassif.com, rollmassif.com June 12-20, 2020 — Ride the Rockies, Durango, CO, Ride the loop to explore Colorado’s Rocky Mountains by bicycle. The 2020 tour will be a brand new route showcasing the state’s unmatched scenery and breathtaking mountain views. Proceeds benefit Colorado nonprofits through The Denver Post Community Foundation, Ride The Rockies , 303-954-6700, ridetherockies@denverpost.com, ridetherockies.com June 13, 2020 — Tour of Two Forests , Santa Clarita, CA, 200 mile ride, Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com June 13, 2020 — Gold Country Challenge and Gravel Ride, Nevada City, CA, 55, 75, 100 mile options plus Big Brothers and Sisters Gravel Ride with 10, 42, 63 mile options, , Bob , bob.goldcountrychallenge@gmail. com, ncfattirefestival.com June 14, 2020 — Death Ride Missoula Gravel, Missoula, MT, D.E.A.T.H. Missoula. Lot’s of climbing, and probably some rain. Time to get tough. It’s about finishing. 8am from the Ped Bridge by UM., Shaun Radley, 406219-1318, montanacyclocross@gmail.com, thecyclinghouse.com, facebook.com/ events/186876325928571/ June 20, 2020 — Mountain Experience Challenge, Guffey, CO, Do you like a challenge? Choose from 100, 75- or 50-mile route options. Free lunch and massages.

All on paved roads. K/Q jersey Well supported., Deborah Maresca, 719-689-3435, redhorse680552003@yahoo.com, mountaintopcyclingclub.com June 20, 2020 — Ride Around the Rubies, Lamoille, NV, Gravel Grinder! See the Ruby Mountains like you’ve never seen them before, on the summer solstice, June 20, 2020. This one-day bicycle ride or race begins and ends in scenic Lamoille, Nevada.

Choice of a 36, 62 or full 117 mile loop on pavement, gravel and dirt roads. Ride it or race it!, Kerry Aguirre, 775-397-1922, kerry. aguirre@gmail.com, ridearoundtherubies. com June 27, 2020 — Cheyenne Superday Tour de Prairie, Cheyenne, WY, This long-distance course heads south past the Capitol before heading west under I-25 and up Happy Jack Road to Vedauwoo. Get ready for some fresh air and swift elevation changes! The Tour de Prairie features 25-, 50-, 75- and 100-mile rest stations/turn around points. Breakfast and lunch are included for registered Tour de Prairie riders., Lori DeVilbiss, 307-773-1044, ldevilbiss@cheyennecity.org, www.CheyenneEvents.org, www.CheyenneRec.org June 27, 2020 — Alta Alpina Challenge, Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways.

Metric and Century options or pick one or more of the famous Alta Alpina passes for a personalized ride (30 miles and up).

Fundraiser for the Alta Alpina Cycling Club, Gregg Westerbeck, social@altaalpina.org, Michael Bayer, challenge@altaalpina.org, altaalpina.org/challenge June 27, 2020 — Wild Sierra Century and Metric, Markleeville, CA, Experience the breathtaking scenic beauty of classic Sierra roadways. Ride through wilderness areas with no traffic lights and just a few stop signs. , Gregg Westerbeck, social@altaalpina.org, Michael Bayer, challenge@altaalpina.org, altaalpina.org/challenge/century.html June 27, 2020 — Alta Alpina Challenge 8-Pass Double Century, Markleeville, CA, The Toughest Single Day Ride in the World.

Exclusive 8 Pass Jersey available for finishers, Gregg Westerbeck, social@altaalpina.org, Michael Bayer, challenge@altaalpina.org, altaalpina.org/challenge July 11-12, 2020 — The Triple Bypass, Evergreen, CO, The legendary Triple Bypass is 120 miles with 10,000’ of climbing and travels over 3 beautiful mountain passes from Evergreen to Avon, CO. 30, 75, 120 mile options, Sunday Gran Fondo and the infamous Double Triple Bypass, 240 miles!, Jennifer Barbour, 303-503-4616, execdir@ teamevergreen.org, Kim Nordquist, 303-2496168, kim@triplebypass.org, triplebypass.org July 12-17, 2020 — Tour de Wyoming, Thermopolis, WY, 24th Annual. Bike tour circling Wyoming’s Bighorn Basin with daily distances from 55 to 70 miles, Amber Travky, 307-742-5840 , atravsky@wyoming.com, cyclewyoming.org, tourdewyoming.org July 18, 2020 — Pepsi Cola Taylor House Benefit Century Ride, Flagstaff, AZ, Benefit ride in the high-altitude cool pines of Northern Arizona. There are 30, 45, 65, and 95 mile route options., Anthony Quintile, 928-779-5969, flagstaff@absolutebikes.net, Megan Roach, Megan.Roach@nahealth. com, absolutebikes.net/taylor July 18, 2020 — Tour de Steamboat, Steamboat Springs, CO, Annual bicycle event that brings together 1,200 cyclists for a one-day ride through beautiful Northwest Colorado, taking in Rabbit Ears Pass, Gore Pass, Yellow Jacket Pass, Stagecoach, Yampa and Oak Creek. Four different road ride routes: 26, 46, 66, 116 miles, and a 100 mile gravel route., Katie Lindquist, 970-846-9206, info@ tourdesteamboat.com, tourdesteamboat. com July 25, 2020 — Cascade 4-Summit Challenge, Cascade, ID, This beautiful ride is over 90 miles (or any lesser distance as chosen by the participant) through the West Central mountains of Idaho. Ride any of 1-4 summits! The ride begins at the American Legion Hall in downtown Cascade,proceeds north down Main Street, turns right/east onto Warm Lake Road and then turns left/north onto South Fork Road, which is CLOSED to vehicular traffic. The route then proceeds along the South Fork of the Salmon River until the turn around point at Reed Ranch and then returns along the same outbound route. Money raised by the 4

Summit Challenge will support various charitable and bicycle oriented community projects within the Cascade area. Ride support will be handled by George’s Cycles of Boise, and the delicious post ride beef brisket meal, beer garden and music will be hosted by the local Cascade community. , Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@ georgescycles.com, Mary , 513-382-3938, info@4summitchallenge.com, 4summitchallenge.com, georgescycles.com July 25, 2020 — Fondo on the Palouse, Moscow, ID, Starting at 0700 in Moscow, pick from 3 courses (15, 50, 100 miles) that build on themselves to provide a touring experience of the Palouse as its communities celebrate along the way., T-Jay Clevenger, 208-882-0703, fondopalouse@gmail.com, fondopalouse.org August 1, 2020 — Tour de Big Bear, WIN Real Estate Group, Sariol Legal, Sports in Science, Big Bear Lake, CA, 10th Anniversary Edition, Southern California’s favorite ride! Features legendary aid stations, beautiful mountain scenery and spectacular summer weather.

With 25, 50, 70, 106 and 109 mile courses, there’s a route for every cycling enthusiast!, Chris Barnes, 951-970-6720, 909-878-0707, bigbearcycling@gmail.com, tourdebigbear. com, bigbearcycling.com August 1, 2020 — Copper Triangle Alpine Cycling Classic, Roll Massif, Copper Mountain, CO, The 79-mile loop crests three Colorado mountain passes – Fremont Pass (Elev. 11,318’), Tennessee Pass (Elev. 10,424’) and Vail Pass (Elev. 10,662’) – for a total elevation gain of 6,500 feet., Roll Massif , support@rollmassif.com, rollmassif.com August 8, 2020 — Le Tour de Koocanusa, Libby, MT, Fully supported 83 or 44 mile bike ride which tours the breathtaking shoreline of Lake Koocanusa. Ride finishes with a Blues Festival Finale. Fundraiser for Search & Rescue. Starts at 8 am., Dejon Raines, 406291-3635, dejonraines@hotmail.com, Pam Boyke, 406-293-3556, info@letourdekoocanusa.com, letourdekoocanusa.com August 8, 2020 — Stonewall Century Bicycle Ride, La Veta, CO, 17th Annual. This outand-back ride offers cyclists stunning beauty and small-town vibe. Colorado’s scenic Highway of Legends (State Hwy 12) between La Veta and Segundo is the backdrop for 25-, 50- and 102-mile routes, featuring up to 8000-feet of climbing., Kent Hay, info@spcycling.org, spcycling.org August 8, 2020 — The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb, Colorado Springs, CO, This is an epic hill climb on Pikes Peak America’s Mountain, starting at 9,390 feet and finishing 12.42 miles later at 14,115 feet. There is a timed race and gran fondo, with waves starting at 6:15 am. 4725 feet of elevation gain., The Sports Corp , 719-6347333, info@thesportscorp.org, Jeff Mosher, 719-634-7333 Ext 1005, jeff@thesportscorp. org, PikesPeakCyclingHillClimb.org August 8, 2020 — Crooked Gravel, TENTATIVE, Roll Massif, Winter Park, CO, 65- and 93-mile routes get right down to business, taking riders from downtown Winter Park onto remote gravel roads and up into the mountains.

Held in conjunction with Winter Park Sunrise to Sunset, Roll Massif , support@rollmassif. com, rollmassif.com August 15, 2020 — HeART of Idaho Century Ride, Idaho Falls, ID, 25, 62, and 100 mile options. Entry fees cover entry, t-shirts, fully stocked rest stops, and post ride BBQ. Route is flat to rolling, easy to moderate difficulty. Benefit for the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho., Miyai Griggs, 208-524-7777, 208-7666485, mabe@theartmuseum.org, Margaret Wimborne, 208-317-7716, wimbmarg@d91. k12.id.us, theartmuseum.org/Century.htm August 29, 2020 — Venus de Miles, Longmont, CO, Venus de Miles is for all skill levels and features courses to accommodate any active woman – whether this is your first athletic event or your hundredth. Choose among a rolling 32-mile course, a 64-mile metric century, and a 100-mile century course. All courses go through beautiful Boulder County. Fundraiser for Greenhouse Scholars., Greenhouse Scholars , 303-4595473, venus@greenhousescholars.org, venusdemiles.com/colorado/ August 29, 2020 — Tour de Fox Wine Country, Fulton (Santa Rosa), CA, 70.2-mile, 52.4-mile, 34.5-mile or 10.7-mile options. Proceeds from Wine Country will benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation to speed better treatments and a cure for Parkinson’s along wtih the local GOALS Foundation to support special needs children and adults sports and fitness., Bike Monkey , 707-560-1122, info@bikemonkey. net, tourdefox.michaeljfox.org/winecountry September 11-13, 2020 — Pedal the Plains, Kiowa, CO, PTP will take cyclists through the host communities of TBA. Celebrates the agricultural roots and frontier heritage of the Eastern Plains of Colorado. Learn about farming and ranching, while experiencing the culture, history and landscape of Colorado’s high plains. The Tour incorporates interactive on-route experiences by staging rest stops on farms, posting educational points of interest and serving community meals composed of locally sourced food. Also includes the Great Mustang Gravel 100 – 80% on packed dirt or gravel roads, this route will be fun and challenging for the gravel expert or rookie!

Proceeds from Pedal The Plains benefit The Denver Post Community Foundation in support of the Colorado FFA Foundation and Colorado 4-H., Deirdre Moynihan, 303-9546704, dmoynihan@denverpost.com, ridetherockies.com September 12, 2020 — Race the Rails, Ely, NV, Race the train in Ely! Fun for the whole family! Race a coal fired steam engine that is over 100 years old. The event will accommodate both road and mountain bike riders of all ages., Kyle Horvath, 775-289-3720, kyle. horvath@elynevada.net, elynevada.net September 12, 2020 — American Diabetes Association’s Tour de Cure Colorado, Parker, CO, Tour de Cure is an incredible experience for cyclists, runners, walkers, and extreme ninjas! All routes end back at the Salisbury Park Festival where community

Early Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 29 members are invited to join in the fun. If you have diabetes you are the VIP of the day.

Route options of 12, 30, 63, 100 mile routes, plus a 5k run walk, Lindsay, Mark, Megan, Sasha , 720-855-1102 x7010, LPhelan@diabetes.org, MTaylor@diabetes.org, MTaub@diabetes.org, SReeves@diabetes.org, diabetes. org/coloradotourdecure September 13, 2020 — Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue, Lake Tahoe, NV, 18th Annual ride around Lake Tahoe’s 72 mile Shoreline. Fully supported with rest stops, tech support and SAG. 72 miles, 4300 ft vertical gain. (Boat cruise and 35 mile fun ride TBD). Limited to 2000 participants, Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com September 18-20, 2020 — Mavic Haute Route Rockies, Haute Route, Boulder, CO, features two road stages (100-140km and 2500M+ to 3500M+ each) and a Stage 3 time trial., The Sports Corp , 719-634-7333, info@thesportscorp.org, Doug Martin, 719-634-7333 Ext 1010, doug@thesportscorp.org, Gretchen Brett, 719-287-8489, contact.northamerica@ hauteroute.org, Micah Rice, micah.rice@ ocgroup.com, hauteroute.org/events/overview/mavic-rockies-2018 September 19, 2020 — Tour de Vineyards, Roll Massif, Palisade, CO, Choose between a leisurely 23-mile route that follows the Palisade Fruit & Wine Byway and the more challenging 58-mile route that adds on a loop up and over the Reeder Mesa Climb with a timed segment to challenge your legs and lungs., Roll Massif , support@rollmassif.com, rollmassif.com September 26, 2020 — Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride, Telluride, CO, 16th Annual, Ride from the beautiful mountains of Telluride to the incredible desert landscape of Gateway, CO for the Just for Kids Foundation! Choose your distance (72 miles, 101 miles, 104 miles or 132 miles) and pass through golden aspens and brilliant red canyon walls to our destination at Gateway Canyons Resort., Katie Geissler, 970-708-0566, director@justforkidsfoundation.org, justforkidsfoundation. org/sign-up-to-ride September 27-October 3, 2020 — OATBRAN, Lake Tahoe, NV, 29th annual One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada! Following the Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50.

5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe to Great Basin National Park. Fully Supported motel style tour… limited to 50 participants., Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, 775-771-3246, tgft@bikethewest.com, bikethewest.com October 3, 2020 — Pink Ribbon Tour, Pocatello, ID, Centered on building awareness for breast cancer while raising funds for local cancer patients and providing access to early detection mammograms. Distances of 50, 35, 20, and 8.5 miles, Bruce Wayne, 208-851-2329, traskb1@yahoo.com, pinkribbontour.org October 3, 2020 — Levi’s GranFondo, Santa Rosa, CA, America’s Premier Gran Fondo.

Options range from an easy 9 miles for kiddos to a mammoth 117 miles to challenge experts and professionals. Ride your bike along the edge of the continent and meet the sea., Bike Monkey , 707-560-1122, info@ bikemonkey.net, www.levisgranfondo.com October 3-10, 2020 — California Coast Classic , San Francisco, CA, The Arthritis Foundation’s 20th Annual California Coast Classic Bike Tour is a scenic bike ride that takes place over eight days and covers 525 miles along the coast on Highway 1. The Tour starts in the heart of San Francisco and ends on the iconic strand of Los Angeles. , Shannon Marang Cox, 909-489-2217, smarangcox@ arthritis.org, , arthritis.org/events/bike-event October 10, 2020 — Tri-States Gran Fondo, Mesquite, NV, 112 miles, 7,500ft of climbing, three States - Nevada, Arizona, Utah, all in one spectacular day of cycling. Fully supported / Chip Timed., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, tristatesgranfondo.com, planetultra.com October 10, 2020 — Park to Park Pedal Extreme Nevada 100, Caliente, NV, Road bike ride starting and ending at KershawRyan State Park. Cyclists visit the towns of Caliente and Pioche, and three other state parks: Cathedral Gorge, Echo Canyon, and Spring Valley. 3 rides available: 100, 60 and 40 mile options. There is a Dutch oven dinner at the end!, Dawn Andone, 775-728-8101, cathedralgorge_vc@lcturbonet.com, parktoparkpedal.com, lincolncountynevada. com/exploring/biking/park-to-park-pedal/ November 21, 2020 — Death Valley Century, , Death Valley, CA, 50 and 100 mile options.

Entry includes chip timing; fully stocked checkpoints along the route with water and a great selection of food and snacks; roving SAG support; tech tee and finish line award.

Start at The Ranch at Furnace Creek Resort., Deborah Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@ planetultra.com, planetultra.com April 10, 2021 — Boulder Roubaix Road Race, Boulder, CO, First held in 1990 and now every other year just north of cycling mecca Boulder, this is an amazing 19 mile loop with mixed terrain, Chris Grealish, 303-619-9419, chris@dbcevents.com, dbcevents.com September 26, 2021 — Tour of the Moon, TENTATIVE, Roll Massif, Grand Junction, CO, Made famous in the 1980’s Coors Classic and later in the cycling movie American Flyers. Its legacy continues as one of the premier road cycling events in the western United States., Roll Massif , support@rollmassif.com, rollmassif.com

Multisport Races March 28, 2020 — Icebreaker Sprint Triathlon, RACE TRI, American Fork, UT, As the official beginning of the TRI season, the race starts with a 300 meter pool swim at the AF Rec Center and is followed by a 12 mile bike through beautiful American Fork, and finishes with a 5K run. Race shirts and finisher medals. The IceBreaker Kids’ Triathlon is a 100 meter pool swim, 5K bike and 1 mile run.

They will also get race shirts and finisher medals., Aaron Shamy, 801-358-1411, info@ racetri.com, racetri.com

April 4, 2020 — SHAC Triathlon, St. George, UT, Beginner, Sprint, and Tuff Kids races, starting between 9 am and 2 pm. Indoor swim, outdoor route for run and bike legs. Cap of 300 each category., Aaron Metler, 435-6274054, aaron.metler@sgcity.org, sgcity.org/ sportsandrecreation/races April 4, 2020 — RAGE Triathlon, BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, Featuring an Olympic, Sprint, Relay, DU, Aquabike, 10k and 5k. Located less than ten miles to famous vacation destinations, including the Las Vegas Strip and Hoover Dam. This race sells out at 1,300 athletes and is a favorite in the southwest, as it attracts athletes from all over the globe! Coupon code: RAGECW2020, Craig Towler, 318518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, www.bbsctri.com/ rage April 5, 2020 — Ride, Stride and Glide Winter Triathlon, Galena Lodge, ID, Annual winter triathlon. Mountain bike on Jenny’s Way (9km), run on Gladiator (4.5km), ski on Rip and Tear (9km) and Psycho. Location: 15187 Idaho 75 - Ketchum, Galena Lodge, 208726-4010, info@galenalodge.com, galenalodge.com/events/ride-stride-and-glidewinter-triathlon-2/ April 18, 2020 — Leadman Ski Bike Run, Kellogg, ID, Competitors run about 200 ft to click into their gear for an approximate 1 mile ski/board to the mountain bike transition point. After the 7 to 11 mile bike ride the racers take off for a 4 to 5 mile run to the finish line at Gondola Village at Silver Mountain Resort., Kellogg Rotary Club, 208-783-1524, , silvermt.com/Winter/Events/ Leadman-Triathlon April 18, 2020 — Utah Lake Olympic Tri, RACE TRI, Spanish Fork, UT, The Utah Lake Olympic at Lincoln Beach! This is an Olympic ONLY event so no need to worry about other racers doing different distances! Swim 1500 M, Bike 28 Miles, Run 10K, Aaron Shamy, 801-358-1411, info@racetri.com, racetri.com April 24-25, 2020 — Bengal Triathlon, TENTATIVE, Pocatello, ID, 700 yard Swim; 12 mile Bike; 3 mile Run. The swim will take place on Friday night at the Reed Gym Pool between 3pm and 8pm, bike and run will take place on Saturday morning at Idaho State University., Caroline Faure, 208-282-4085, faurcaro@isu. edu, facebook.com/bengaltriathlon April 25, 2020 — Legacy Duathlon, North Salt Lake, UT, Run Bike Run on the Legacy Parkway trial system. Great flat course that starts in North Salt Lake Utah and a great way to kick off the 2016 Triathlon Season., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents. com, legacyduathlon.com, onhillevents. com May 2, 2020 — Ironman St. George North American Pro Championship, St. George, UT, 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run.

Start: Sand Hollow reservoir. Bike through Snow Canyon State Park, Finish Downtown St. George., Ironman , 303-444-4316, stgeorge70.3@ironman.com, Kevin Lewis, 435-986-6615, Kevin@visitstgeorge.com, ironmanstgeorge.com May 9, 2020 — Icebreaker Triathlon, Vernal, UT, Uintah Community Center at 9 am, 250 yard snake swim, 8 mile bike of moderate difficulty, and a 3 mile run. , Quin , 435781-0982, Quind@uintahrecreation.org, uintahrecreation.org May 9, 2020 — South Davis Splash n Sprint Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful, UT, Sprint starts at 7:45, Swim 350 yds; Bike 12.02 mi; Run 5k, relay: Split the Sprint between 2-3 racers, Novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.4 mi; Run 1.5 mi, Be at the start before 8:45amLocation: South Davis Recreation Center; 550 N 200 W, John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southdavisrecreation. com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, cindy@ southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisraces.com May 16, 2020 — Sand Hollow Triathlon, BBSC Tri Series, Hurricane, UT, The first race of the Twin Tri series at Sand Hollow State Park, with Sprint, Olympic, Du, Aquabike, 10k, and 5k distances. Bike along scenic sand dunes, and run around a gorgeous, reflective lake.

Coupon code: SHCW2020, Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, www.bbsctri. com/sandhollow May 23, 2020 — Woman of Steel Triathlon & 5K, American Fork, UT, Don’t miss this one-of-akind sprint pool triathlon at the American Fork Recreation Center in American Fork, Utah. We’ll be celebrating the strong women we love with a great race venue, post event food, boutique vendors, raffle prizes and great camaraderie! All women receive a safe and slick event, sweet event shirts and rad finisher medals!, Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@triutah.com, triutah. com May 25, 2020 — Murray Splash and Dash, TENTATIVE, Murray, UT, A youth and novice swim & run event for ages 5-85. Please see Murray City Recreation for details., Jo Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@ agegroupsports.com, www.mcreg.com, murray.utah.gov June 5, 2020 — The Lunatic Triathlon, Price, UT, Held under the Full Moon! Choose between a Kids Triathlon, 5k Run, Run-Bike Duathlon,Mini-Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Unicycle Triathlon or an off-road singletrack course, Scott Merrell, 435-650-0345, scott@ lunatictriathlon.com, lunatictriathlon.com June 6, 2020 — Colorado Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Sprint and Olympic distances, at Boulder Reservoir, Lance Panigutti, 303-4081195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits. co June 6, 2020 — Range 2 River Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, The Range 2 River Relay is an active transportation team race to explore the Salt Lake Valley’s waterways from pristine headwaters to buried creeks and channelized cannel to meandering river. Competitors will bike, boat, and run from the Wasatch Mountains to the Jordan River, showcasing opportunities to connect communities and ecosystems between the two. Bike: 3.6 miles; starting at City Creek

Canyon Trailhead ending at Fairpark.; Boat: 3.3 miles; starting at Fairpark ending at 1800 N Take-Out.; Run: 3.4 miles; starting at 1800 N Take-Out ending at Fairpark., Brian Tonetti, 585-703-8582, brian@sevencanyonstrust.org, sevencanyonstrust.org/events/relay June 13, 2020 — XTERRA Lory, XTERRA America Tour, Bellvue, CO, 1/2 mile swim in the clear waters of Horsetooth Reservoir (Eltuk Bay), then a 2-Lap (beginner friendly) 12.2 mile single-track bike over rolling terrain, and across valley bridges at Lory State Park.

Finish things off with a fun and challenging 4.8 mile (8k) run through the clouds on single-track trails! , Lance Panigutti, 303-4081195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits. co/#!__xterra-lory June 13, 2020 — East Canyon Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Morgan City, UT, 8th Annual.

This race boasts stunning scenery, a fast, technical bike course, and hometown hospitality like no other; with both Sprint and Olympic distance races to choose from.

2-transition point-to-point race, Begins at the beautiful East Canyon Reservoir. The Sprint bike is downhill and fast (please stay safe and in control at all times.) The Olympic bike course has two short but challenging hills followed by a fast descent into Morgan City.

Both distances offer a cool, scenic run along the Weber River and local neighborhoods., Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@triutah. com, triutah.com June 20, 2020 — Tribella Triathlon, Aurora, CO, Women’s only tri, sprint, super sprint, Cherry Creek Reservoir, Lance Panigutti, 303-4081195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits. co June 21, 2020 — Boulder Sunrise Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Join us in celebrating the start of summer in the triathlon capital of the country, Boulder, CO. An athlete favorite with its breath-taking sunrise swim, fast bike and smooth run course, all with the flatirons painted in the background. Includes olympic, sprint, Relay, duathlon, Aquabike, 10k, and 5k. Coupon code: BSRCW2020, Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, www. bbsctri.com/bouldersunrise June 27, 2020 — Dino Tri, TriUtah Points Series, Vernal, UT, 13th Annual. Sprint and Olympic Distance Triathlon. Race starts with an open swim at Red Fleet state park. The bike starts with a crazy hill climb out of the park and heads into town for a run and finish at Utah State Extension. One of the most beautiful triathlons in Utah!, Brogg Sterrett, 702-4016044, race@triutah.com, Greg Murphy, 801656-5897, vernaldinotri@yahoo.com, triutah. com June 27, 2020 — XTERRA Tahoe City, XTERRA America, Tahoe City, CA, Qualifying race for the XTERRA USA Championship. Triathlon and Duathlon and sprint triathlon., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com/event/xterra-laketahoe/, xterraplanet.com June 28, 2020 — Ironman 70.3 Coeur D’Alene, Coeur D’Alene, ID, Begins with a 1.2 mile swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene.A 56-mile winding bike course follows with the run loop along the shores of the lake to finish. , 303-444-4316, cda70.3@ironman.com, ironman.com/triathlon/events/americas/ ironman-70.3/coeur-d-alene.aspx#/axzz50enu9IP6 July 11, 2020 — Echo Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Coalville, UT, 19th Annual. Warm July temperatures, a scenic ride in Utah’s unique Echo Canyon, and a run on the Historic Rail Trail makes for the perfect event for both seasoned athletes and beginners. 600 rider cap., Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@ triutah.com, triutah.com July 11, 2020 — Cache Valley Super Sprint Triathlon, Logan, UT, Held at the Logan Aquatic Center. This race is a great pool triathlon with a 500 meter serpentine swim, 12.4 Mile bike on the Mendon Road which is a flat straight paved road out along farm lands, 3.1 Mile Run on the Logan River Trail under a canopy of trees. For those racers who want to do it Olympic style they will do it twice in an F1 format., Joe Coles, 801335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, cvsst.com, onhillevents.com July 11, 2020 — Logan Tri, Logan, UT, Cache Valley Super Sprint Tritathlon, Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, onhillevents.com July 12, 2020 — Mountain Man July Triathlon - Olympic / Sprint, Alpine, WY, 600 m swim across the Snake River!, 17km Gravel/Road bike leg through the East Alpine Foothills, and 7km trail run along the Greys River.

Finish in downtown Alpine. Benefits Alpine Fire & EMS, Star Valley Search & Rescue and Star Valley Medical Center Charitable Foundation, held in conjunction with Alpine Mountain Days, Pam Wolfley, 307-885-5956, pwolfley@svmcwy.org, mountainmantriathlon.org July 12, 2020 — Boulder Peak Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Sprint and Olympic distances, at Boulder Reservoir, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co July 12, 2020 — Mountain Man August Triathlon - Olympic / Long, Alpine, WY, 600 m swim across the Snake River!, 17km Gravel/Road bike leg through the East Alpine Foothills, and 7km trail run along the Greys River.

Finish in downtown Alpine. Benefits Alpine Fire & EMS, Star Valley Search & Rescue and Star Valley Medical Center Charitable Foundation, held in conjunction with Alpine Mountain Days, Pam Wolfley, 307-885-5956, pwolfley@svmcwy.org, mountainmantriathlon.org July 18, 2020 — XTERRA Beaver Creek, XTERRA America Tour, Avon, CO, The last of four regionals in the XTERRA America Tour, featuring sprint and championship distance off-road triathlon options., Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterraplanet.com, xterrabeavercreek.com July 18-19, 2020 — Donner Lake Triathlon, Truckee, CA, One of the best! The Donner Lake Triathlon is a favorite California

Triathlon of many triathletes. The venue, setting, and course offer a truly beautiful and challenging experience. Join us in July in Truckee, California! Half Triathlon 70.3, Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Kids Triathlon, Aquabike, Aquathlon |Duathlon, Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@ bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure. com, donnerlaketri.com July 19, 2020 — Tri Boulder, BBSC Twin Tri Series, Boulder, CO, One of the fastest growing triathlons in Colorado. Challenge yourself at mile high elevation, Sprint, Olympic, and Half distances. Coupon code: TBCW2020, Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri. com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, www.bbsctri.com/triboulder July 26, 2020 — Steamboat Lake Triathlon, Steamboat Lake, CO, Sprint Distance Triathlon, Aquabike, & Stand-Up PaddleBoard Options at Steamboat Lake, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits. com, withoutlimits.co August 2, 2020 — Stagecoach Gravel Tri, Steamboat Springs, CO, 0.5 mile swim, 16 mile gravel ride, 4 mile gravel run. Can substitute a SUP leg instead of the swim.Also Gravel Aquabike, Lance Panigutti, 303-4081195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits. co August 7, 2020 — The Lunatic Triathlon, Helper, UT, Held under the Full Moon! Choose between a Kids Triathlon, 5k Run, Run-Bike Duathlon,Mini-Sprint Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Unicycle Triathlon or an off-road singletrack course, Scott Merrell, 435-650-0345, scott@ lunatictriathlon.com, lunatictriathlon.com August 8, 2020 — Jordanelle Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Park City, UT, 21st annual, Enjoy everything from the wildlife and boardwalks on the river bottoms in Rock Cliff Recreation Area at Jordanelle to the local country backdrop of the towns of Francis and Woodland., Brogg Sterrett, 702-4016044, race@triutah.com, triutah.com August 9, 2020 — Steamboat Triathlon, Steamboat Springs, CO, Sprint and Olympic distances, at Lake Catamount, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Lance Panigutti, 303408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co August 15, 2020 — TriathaMom, Riverton, UT, Women only triathlon at the Riverton Country Pool. 300 yard swim, 12 mile bike ride, and 5k run. Carnival style cheering section provided for families of participants., Cody Ford, 801-558-2503, 801-432-0511, cody@ ustrisports.com, Aly Brooks, alybrooks@gmail. com, gotriathamom.com August 15, 2020 — XTERRA Lake Tahoe, XTERRA America, Incline Village, NV, XTERRA, Sprint, and Duathlon. Course Distance: Full Course: 2X 750 meter swim laps with a 50 meter beach run, 22 mile bike, 6 mile run. Bike Tunnel Creek, and then onto the Flume Trail, which overlooks Lake Tahoe to the Tahoe Rim Trail. Both the Short and Long course complete the 22 mile bike, approximately 4000 feet of climbing. The trail running course is relatively flat, fast and scenic., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@ bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure. com/event/xterra-lake-tahoe/, xterraplanet. com August 16, 2020 — Outdoor Divas Triathlon, Longmont, CO, Union Reservoir, Sprint, women only triathlon, Lance Panigutti, 303408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co August 22-23, 2020 — Lake Tahoe Triathlon, Tahoma, CA, The Lake Tahoe Triathlon is a favorite California Triathlon of many triathletes. The venue, setting and course offer a truly beautiful and challenging experience.

Join us annually the fourth weekend in August in beautiful Lake Tahoe, California for a great race and a time of your life! Half Triathlon, 70.3, Olympic Triathlon, Sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure.com August 22, 2020 — Valkyrie Multisport Relay, Park City, UT, The picturesque course pays homage to Utah’s spectacular Central Wasatch terrain, passing through Jordanelle and Deer Creek State Parks, Wasatch and Utah County, Uinta National Forest, American Fork Canyon, and the communities of Midway, Heber, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Highland, Cedar Hills, and Lehi., endurancesportssummit@gmail.com, www.endurancesportssummit.com/valykrierelay/ August 23, 2020 — Wild Ride Mountain Triathlon (USAT American Tour Points), Wild Rockies Series, McCall, ID, Ponderosa State Park at Payette Lake, 3/4-mile swim, a 18.5mile mountain bike and a 6.2-mile trail run, mass start at 9 am in the Park and the finish line festivities begin at noon with the racer feed and music. Kids triathlon (tentative) to follow--2 different lengths, 13 and under., Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesemail@yahoo.com, wildrockiesracing.com, xterraplanet.com August 23, 2020 — Boulder Sunset Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Summer may be coming to an end, but our tri season is still heating up! Join us at the Boulder Reservoir for the 13th Annual Boulder Sunset Triathlon, a local favorite. Includes olympic, sprint, duathlon, Aquabike, 10k, and 5k. Coupon code: BSSCW2020, Craig Towler, 318-5187303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, www.bbsctri.com/ bouldersunset September 7, 2020 — Murray Youth and Family Triathlon, Murray, UT, A youth and novice triathlon for ages 5-85. Distances follow USAT recommendations for each age group. Novice adults compete at the same distance as 11+ age groups. Please see Murray City Recreation, call 801-264-2614, Jo Garuccio, 801-566-9727, 801-557-6844, jo@agegroupsports.com, mcreg.com, murray.utah.gov September 7, 2020 — South Davis Labor Day Triathlon, South Davis Racing Series, Bountiful,

UT, Start at 8:00 am, Swim 350 yds; Bike 12.02 mi; Run 5k, relay: Split the Sprint between 2-3 racers,Novice: Swim 150 yds; Bike 2.5 mi; Run 1.5 miNovices start at: 8:45amLocation: South Davis Recreation Center; 550 N 200 W, John Miller, 801-298-6220, john@southdavisrecreation.com, Cindy Hunt, 801-298-6220, cindy@southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisrecreation.com, southdavisraces.com September 12, 2020 — Brineman Triathlon, TriUtah Points Series, Syracuse, UT, 4th annual. This event not only boasts a spectator friendly swim, a bike course you’ve only dreamt of and a fast/ flat run, but this year it’s also the home of the first ever Olympic Course Utah State Triathlon Championship.

Sprint, Olympic, and Long Courses, Brogg Sterrett, 702-401-6044, race@triutah.com, triutah.com September 12-13, 2020 — Desert’s Edge Triathlon Festival; Dirt Tri & Road Tri, Fruita, CO, The Desert’s Edge Tri Festival brings you two days of racing, a weekend of camping with other triathletes and their fans, and a fun end to the Colorado Tri Season. Desert’s Edge weekend includes your choice of Off-Road Sprint (not eligible for points) or Off-Road Tri on Saturday, your choice of Sprint or Olympic distance road triathlons on Sunday!, John Klish, 970-744-4450, 573366-3681, madness@madracingcolorado. com, DesertsEdgeTri.com, madracingcolorado.com September 12, 2020 — Harvest Moon Triathlon, Boulder, CO, Long course, at Boulder Reservoir, Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co September 19-20, 2020 — XTERRA USA/Pan American Championship and XTERRA Utah Sprint Race, XTERRA America Tour, Ogden, UT, XTERRA Utah, two distance options: 750m / 19K mountain bike / 5K trail and 1.5k swim/ 30k mountain bike/ 10k trail run; XTERRA USA/ Pan America Championship: 1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike / 10k trail run., Raena Cassidy, 877-751-8880, info@xterraplanet.com, xterraplanet.com, xterrautah.com September 19, 2020 — Kokopelli Triathlon, BBSC Triathlon Series, Hurricane, UT, This family-friendly event at Sand Hollow Reservoir has something for everyone! Featuring a Sprint, Olympic, Duathlon, Aquabike, 10k and 5k distances. Coupon code: KOKOCW2020, Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri. com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, www.bbsctri.com/kokopelli September 19, 2020 — Bear Lake Brawl Triathlon, St. Charles, ID, This race is a great course. Bluest water in Utah and Idaho. This is often called the Caribbean of the rockies.

In 2019 the course will go around the lake again for the Half and Full. This course is primarily flat with rolling hills. The East side of the lake road just had a resurfacing in 2018 so it should be the fastest for this race., Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, bearlakebrawl.com, onhillevents.com September 20, 2020 — Oktoberfest Triathlon, Longmont, CO, Union Reservoir, Sprint, Lance Panigutti, 303-408-1195, lance@withoutlimits.com, withoutlimits.co September 20, 2020 — Tahoe Adventure Challenge, Truckee, CA, A multi-sport event in which teams and individuals participate and compete in kayaking or stand up paddling, mountain biking, trail running, and navigation. Designed such that participating teams will complete in an 8 hour maximum time format. Teams travel on land and lake to gather as many checkpoints as possible and finish within the 8 hour time limit., Todd Jackson, 530-546-1019, todd@bigblueadventure.com, Kiley McInroy, kiley@ bigblueadventure.com, bigblueadventure. com, greattrailrace.com October 3, 2020 — Las Vegas Triathlon, BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, The one and only Long course Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquabike is happening at Lake Mead, featuring iconic views of the lake that cannot be experienced anywhere else. Featuring a Half, Olympic, Sprint, Duathlon, Aquabike, and 10k, 5k, Boulder Beach, Lake Mead. Coupon code: LVTRICW2020, Craig Towler, 318518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, www.bbsctri.com/ lasvegastri October 24, 2020 — Southern Utah Triathlon, Hurricane, UT, Sprint and Olympic. Held at Quail Creek Reservoir, Temps are ideal for triathlons with water temps in the high 60’s to low 70’s and air temps in the 70’s. This venue is truly beautiful with mesas and buttes all around. Enjoy the red rock landscape of Southern Utah. , Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, joe@onhillevents.com, southernutahtriathlon.com, onhillevents.com October 24, 2020 — Pumpkinman Triathlon, BBSC Double Down Series, Boulder City, NV, This point-to-point race starts at Lake Mead and finishes at Wilbur Square in Boulder City.

This race will once again host the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Conference, with an Olympic wave start for all college athletes. Coupon code: PMANCW2020, Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, info@bbsctri.com, Michelle Lund, michelle@bbsctri.com, bbsctri.com/pumpkinmantri

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MECHANIC’S CORNER

Mountain Bike Fluids Change – A Preventative Approach

In contrast, many riders religiously, and perhaps over-zealously, lubricate their chains, which are on average a $40 part.

Shock Service Interval:

For perspective on the service intervals, 30 hours is not that much riding time and most riders tend to go way beyond that before servicing their equipment. If your average ride is 2 hours long, then recommended service will be after just 15 rides. For some, that’s just over a month into the season.

Dirty seals cause degradation of the shock and can cause increased wear of other internal parts. Photo by Eric Ramirez

Stanchion surface of the the front shock (L) and shock body of the rear shock (R) should be wiped clean after each ride. As they glide, they become points of friction that wear out the shock seals. Photo by Eric Ramirez

By Eric Ramirez “We get caught up riding, not servicing, our bikes. It’s then that the bicycle reminds us that it is the medium of the experience.” - Eric Ramirez There you are, not quite stranded.

Snacking on an energy bar hidden in the bottom of your riding pack from last season, you’re trying to figure out what went wrong with that rear shock. It won’t hold air. Five miles from the trailhead it fully deflated after you filled it at the trailhead.

You can put some more air in it, but clearly it doesn’t want to stay there.

The culprit: worn air seals. A pretrip shock service would likely have replaced these seals and simultaneously identified any other concerns.

Service – It Isn’t Broken

Regular maintenance procedures like replacing the chain and gears, brake pads, truing wheels, and preloading bearings, tend to take pre-

cedence. Typically, this is because your equipment exhibits some issue that is preventing a great riding experience, but is less likely to lead to failure.

While the need for regular fork, shock, and hydraulic brake service is no less important, its nature means that it tends to get put on the back burner. We tend to give these items less attention, because they seem to work fine, until they don’t.

When hydraulic systems fail, your ride experience could be severely impaired or even end catastrophically. Preventative maintenance on suspension and brakes will help minimize inconvenient ride-ending mechanicals.

Suspension Seals

Fluid

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Most suspension manufacturers recommend full overhauls every 100 hours. Air seals and dust wipers should be serviced at higher frequency intervals, generally at 30 to 50 hours. It’s best to get familiar with

Dirty seals cause degradation of the shock and can cause increased wear of other internal parts. Photo by Eric Ramirez

manufacturer service recommendations for the specific suspension units on your bike, as maintenance frequency varies across all shocks.

Adhering to these service intervals ensures minimal wear by reducing friction and possible contamination.

As suspension cycles through its travel, the stanchion tube (or shock body) passes into the lowers (or air

Brake Fluid

Hydraulic brake systems have different service requirements than suspension, but still have fluids that need changing as well. Rather than seals letting fluid out or dirt in, the actual DOT 5.1 fluid or Mineral Oil that are used in hydraulic brake systems lose pressure continuity. This is, in part, due to the miniscule amount of fluid in the system, but also from seemingly impossible contamination in what are supposed to be closed systems.

Symptoms indicating a need to service your brakes include a lack of braking power and the lever pulling back to the bar, which typically means that air has gotten into the system. Hopefully, at least one brake still works well enough to get you safely back to the trailhead.

Bleeding your brakes annually meets most manufacturers suggested maintenance schedule. Sometimes when following this schedule, your brakes won’t seem to need bleeding.

Unlike with suspension, you’re not going to wear out parts by not bleeding the brakes with fresh fluid on a regular basis. Your levers, lines, and calipers will all be okay. However, think of the hydraulic fluid as the brake. If the fluid doesn’t work, the brakes don’t work, so it is important to service your brakes, even when there doesn’t appear to be any problems.

can) with the wiper seals scraping off the contaminants of the wet and/ or dirty outside world. The friction of this motion eventually causes the dust wipers to wear and allows oil and air to pass to the outside and dust pass to the inside.

The combination of dirt mixed with the suspension’s oil creates an abrasive that will wear out the smooth anodized stanchions (or Conclusion Preventative maintenance is key shock body), bushings, seals, air to keeping your bike in good worksprings, and many of the other working order and preventing compoing parts inside at an exponential nent failure leading to consequences rate. The most notable first sympranging from ride-ending inconvetoms of wear are a rear shock failing nience to serious injury. Bleed your to hold air or a fork leaking valuable brakes, service your suspension. open-bath oil.

The feel of your next trail ride Performance loss presents itself will always be more dependent on as increased stroke friction, play how well your suspension sustains or rattling sensation, and messy oil your weight and how well your leaks - that often get into brake pads.

These will continue to worsen as brakes prevent you from colliding with a moose, than on most other rides fill your Strava calendar.

Suspension units tend to have factors. a high price-point, so periodically Eric’s experience reaches spending even more to keep them running in factory condition may about 20 years back of working seem counter-intuitive. Should you on bikes, starting in Park City. forego service, however, wear and Today he’s a head technician at future problems are unavoidable. a shop.

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BIKE FIT

Pre-purchase Fitting: Bike Buying by Prescription

Integrated bar/stem on the Ventum NS1 Road Bike. Photo by John Higgins

Using a Size Cycle to prescribe a bike choice. Photo by Derek Israelsen Photography.

By John Higgins I know you are smart enough to be mindful of choosing a bike the right size when shopping for a new steed, whether you are buying a “screaming deal” used bike, or a new dream bike. But there are some bikes where knowing the right size is not quite enough to guarantee the bike will be a good fit for you. You need more than a frame size. You need a prescription for selecting not only the model and frame size, but also components like the handlebars (width, drop, and reach), stem (length and rise) and cranks (length) for example.

Sizing deals in generalities, but fitting deals in specifics and a prepurchase fit helps identify the specifics. Beyond helping choose components, the specifics can also define the saddle-to-handlebar position in space in relation to the frame.

This is more important for some

bikes that others. Buying a “regular” bike from a bike shop? No big need for a pre-purchase fit, although it can be helpful. However, in the following situations, going shopping for a bike without a more detailed buying prescription ignores the wisdom of the proverb: “measure twice, cut once.”

• Buying a triathlon “superbike”, with a brand-proprietary front end that can’t be adjusted up / down in or out without hiring, marrying, or becoming your own personal and proficient bike mechanic; • Buying an “aero” road bike with an integrated handlebar/stem combination • Buying either of the above through an online, direct to consumer channel.

Why might these bikes present an issue, and warrant a pre-purchase fit?

• Proprietary and/or integrated

bar-stem combinations are usually composite (carbon fiber), expensive and not easily swappable like a regular stem and bar due to the internal cable routing. This makes it hard to test out different equipment choices (eg longer stem, shorter stem, narrower bar, wider bar), or different positions (more or less reach and stack to the bars or aero-pads), to find out what works best for you.

• There are limits to both the interchangeability and adjustability of these front-end parts, and your riding position for optimal comfort and performance may not fall within those limits. Meaning you will have dumped a lot of dosh into a bike that is not fun to ride, and may even be painful!

• Aero Road bikes and Triathlon superbikes are more likely to have both the brake and gear cables (or electronic leads) internally routed through handlebars and stem to reduce aerodynamic drag. This makes for a clean look and enhanced performance, but comes at the cost of ease of position adjustability.

• Both triathlon and road bikes have adopted hydraulic disc brakes, which adds time and cost to adjusting brake hose length if needed when the handlebar position is changed. In some designs the brake hose has to be removed even if you want to move one spacer under the stem.

For some bikes the handlebar/ stem size can be selected at the time of purchase if you know what you need. In other cases it is pre-determined. If you don’t know what is going to work best for you, the fate of your riding experience is being left to the brand product manager.

Who do you want in control?

There are a couple of other things to consider with an integrated bar/ stem. The stem is not “flip-able”, meaning it cannot be taken off and turned over to increase or decrease the angle, like a regular stem. That significantly reduces the height adjustment of the handlebar position to what is available with the

underlying spacers. That limits the height adjustment of the handlebars to say 30mm (a little over an inch) compared to 3 times that by being able to change both spacers and stem angle with a regular bar/stem combo.

If your body doesn’t like where the handlebars are there isn’t much you can do about it, brothers and sisters.

Another factor is that the handlebar cannot be rotated up or down (there are some exceptions) to find the sweet spot for pressure distribution and ergonomic optimization, which is tech talk for hand comfort.

It is what it is, and if you don’t like it, tough.

There is a saying in bike fitting that “big changes can make small differences and small changes can make big differences”. However, the change and perceived difference are not always predictable. Let’s take handlebar width, for example.

For some people the small change between two sizes is profound. For others, “meh.” But the reach to the bar might be the difference that makes a difference, and a 10mm stem length change is very noticeable to most cyclists.

to change it out. Or you can return the bike within 30 days.

2. NS1 from Ventum Racing, who now call Utah home. The NS1 is a lean mean racing machine that also offers 3 handlebar widths. The company empowers the consumer to decide which one, and they offer 4 different stem lengths for each width.

That is 12 choices in the integrated bar/stem. Now we are getting some genuine customization options so the bike will suit more people. But will this bike still fit you and which bar/stem do you choose at the time of order?

These questions (and more) can be answered through a pre-purchase fit session with a reputable bike shop or bike fitter, but it requires special equipment like a “size cycle”, a selection of bars, and frame finder software to help get the answers. If you have strong interest in a specific aero road bike or tri superbike, the bike can be mocked up so you can see how it feels to ride on the simulator, or your riding position can be worked out and then the fit co-ordinates can be compared to the Let’s look at a couple of exam- bike candidates. ples from the category of online Let’s say you are considering one Aero Road bike, as far as front end of the aero road bikes from above. options go.

It is possible that neither may be a good fit for you, that both may be a 1. Aeroad from Canyon Bikes. good fit for you, or that one may be This well know direct to consumer a good fit for you but not the other. brand offers a svelte Aero Road You can take a guess as to the outbike. The integrated bar/stem is come or you can make an informed available in 3 widths (39, 41, 43 buying decision. If you’d like to cm), but only one stem length for learn more about pre-purchase fiteach width except for the 41cm ting, especially for aero road bikes, bar, which is available in 2 lengths. I’ll be presenting a talk / demonstraThe choice of bar/stem is allocated tion in March. Event details will be to a specific bike size, and you get announced on the BikeFitr Facebook no say in which one you get other page. than through choosing the bike size.

Will this specification work for you?

John Higgins is a profesDepends on your riding (fit) position. sional bike fitter and purveyor What if it doesn’t? You may be able of unique and boutique bicycles to change bars if Canyon has a bet- and fit-related components and ter size available. It will also set you accessories in Salt Lake City. back an extra $399 + time and labor More info on bikefitr.com

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BICYCLE TOURING

Can An E-bike Really Be Used For Touring?

Tevi trying out his first deep woods camping. Photo by Roger and Jael Crandall

By Roger Crandall Bike touring is the love of my life! When I read the first touring article written by Americans Greg Siple and Dan Burden in National Geographic (May 1973), my life changed 180 degrees. 43 years later, and I am still thanking them.

They went on to found Adventure Cycling Association out of Missoula, Montana, and I went on to a 2 1/2-year cycling odyssey throughout Latin America that later brought me to Utah, teaching Spanish for 30 years, and having a beautiful Costa Rican wife. All in all, not a bad deal

for reading one article like this and doing one bike trip!

In recent years, I’ve toured on a Tour Easy recumbent, a Santana Cilantro tandem, and my trusty “reliquia” as my wife calls it, my “relic” classic, a Japanese 1973 Ranger T.U. (now for sale to a good home). I was due for a new touring bike; but could an E-bike make the grade and get me back into touring as my 70s now approached?

As serendipity would have it Matt Passey, owner of Salt Lake Ebikes, fell in love with my solar powered velomobile—the Organic Transit’s ELF—and we traded for two of his great e-bikes. My wife

Jael and her touring ebike. Photo by Roger Crandall

got a Magnum Ui5 and I got a Bulls Lacuba EVO. My “trained eye” thought that these bikes could make the grade for out of state touring, so now was the time to put them to the test!

In the spring, I did my first shake-down trip of 66 miles down the Jordan River Parkway to the Lehi campground in the rain, and on purpose! I needed to test out my new bike, new panniers, and new tent, and I sure picked out a doozy of a rainstorm that lasted all weekend!

I charged up my bike in the campground restroom, a trick we would use many times throughout the year, but I left it out in the rain uncovered all night to see how it would react to the downpour.

By morning I was ready to “fly with the eagles” but this time it was the geese I stirred up. As my lights and honking horn cut through the dark raging lightning storm, I rode into the wind and sideways rain at the same speed as these geese took off with their long wingspans that almost touched the wingspan of my handlebars. Flying with the bird I felt like I was on the right bike at the right time and “this was the place”, for a most electrifying ride. When I got back to reality after making it to Gardner Village for lunch, I was still dry and in high spirits.

Roger wearing his Crash Sack sleeping bag. Photo by Roger and Jael Crandall

E-bikes going off road on the wide trail before it disappeared. Photo by Roger and Jael Crandall

What makes my Bulls Lacuba such a great touring bike?

First, it has an advertised range of 132 miles on Eco-mode. Ok, fully loaded with 6 bags for touring I was able to do 60 miles with still one or two bars or 40 miles left, and I never had to charge at lunchtime to keep going.

Second, the super strong frame with fenders, racks, an always on bright front light and actual brake light, disc brakes, suspension forks, Schwalbe 50 Energizer Plus Performance Line Green Guard 28X

The Three Amigos end their trip at the top of Crater Lake. Photo by Roger and Jael Crandall

Early Spring 2020 CYCLINGWEST.COM 33 beat out youth and beauty”. She asked me, “what do you mean?” to which I replied, “Honey, we are on e-bikes, that’s how we roll.” She was so impressed that she’s getting an e-bike next time!

We loved the hard climbs off of Hwy.101 like the Seven Devils switchbacks. We even got offroad on a hiker/biker trail in the Redwoods that quickly went from double track, to a single track, to a no track that had our legs burning from stinging nettles. We also encountered two straight up scree climbs that necessitated a two person per bike push to get us up, and we could have used a power walk Here is how the KATY Trail looks, lots of shade to be sure. Photo by Roger Crandall All types of cyclists bike the KATY, both old and young. Photo by Roger mode then.

Even when there was no discern1.75 tires all made in Koln, Germany, it would have been as enjoyable and Jael Crandall ible trail, we decided that “we must made this the safest and most sup- had we been on “old fashioned” press on with all possible dispatch” portive touring bike I have ever non-electric bicycles where we as Terry-Thomas and Milton Berle come across. might have arrived DOA (Dead On said in “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, I added a special front rack for Arrival).

World”. the suspension fork, an Animaris suspension seat-post, and a Juiced motorcycle horn with key fob alarm that when armed will go off at the slightest touch; making it what I would call, the perfect American style “cafe lock”. This being a Class 3 E-bike it was capable of going 28 mph and it could get close to that easily fully loaded in Turbo-mode.

Thinking about getting into touring on an e-bike?

I have three friends who didn’t want to be left behind by the “old man” and they were about to do their first ever shake-down bike tour on their new e-bikes.

Joining me was Tairel Love on his Haibike hardtail mountain bike 7.0, who loaded everything on his rear rack including a full-size cot.

Then we had Tevi Lawson on his fat tire Ecotrek, pulling a Burley trailer with his full-size cot, super thick pad, and winter weight sleeping bag. Tevi came prepared to do office work on his laptop, which he did in his tent after a long day of riding. Also along for the shakedown trip was Tom Jackson, who had never toured before, on a brand new Specialized Vado. Like Tevi, Tom had never done any lightweight camping before.

All four of us had a marvelous time going out to the Lehi bike trail campground ,and I don’t think

Oregon to California West Coast Tour

For the true test of long-distance touring, Tai, Tevi, and I mounted up on our trusty E-steeds and set off from south of Portland, Oregon on Highway 101 bound for the Redwood Forests of California.

The 52nd annual gathering of The Wheelman, a group dedicated to bicycle Going south as all smart cyclists heritage on the Katy Trail. Photo by Roger and Jael Crandall do, we whizzed along with tailwinds up mountain passes above the clouds and fog and down to shoreline beaches with their roaring surf. Each night we came into a State Park campground, many showing ‘Full’ signs and with car campers being turned away. For cyclists like us, Hiker/Biker sites were always open by decree.

There was always space in the backwoods, but you did have to hike or bike to bathrooms, which were by exaggeration, “miles away”.

Tevi carried an extra battery, and which he only used since he was on a fat tire bike pulling a 90-pound trailer. Each night, we plugged in and recharged and never had to do a This is how some cyclists dressed on this hot day riding the KATY Trail with lunch stop recharging.

None of our bikes had a throttle, a club of a couple hundred close friends. Photo by Roger and Jael Crandall so we worked hard for our faster that I was cycling better than I had them on climbs and got to camp sites speeds, rides into headwinds, and at 24 on my trip to South America. before them.

We must have seemed like the mountainous climbs. We often had That was confirmed by some of to eat a second breakfast, but we the cute “20-something-year-olds” ‘Tortoise and the Hare”, always takdidn’t get the snot kicked out of us that we chatted up at the Hiker/ ing our time to rest and eat at great or arrive with mashed potato legs at Biker Campgrounds. One girl and vegan restaurants, but still getting her companions thought we old guys ahead. I had to confide to her that the end of the day.

As a 69-year-old, I really felt were “Awesome!” as we passed “old age and treachery will always

The Katy Trail

Ok, so men can ride these “highpowered machines”, but how about a non-cyclist woman like my wife who doesn’t like to be on her own bike and has only toured once with me on a tandem?

[Editor’s Note, see also the article, “A Tour of Idaho’s Bitterroot 300K Trail”, in the Fall 2017 issue of Cycling West on cyclingwest.com] This past summer, my wife Jael rode her e-bike, with full panniers geared for camping, with me on the Katy Trail across Missouri. She kept up with her “biker pro” husband with “no hay problema” and even made the steep climbs when we got off the trail.

[Editor’s Note, see also the article, “Missouri Gem: The Katy Trail”, in the July 2013 issue of Cycling Utah on cyclingutah.com]

In summary, is an e-bike for touring in your future?

I think if the Germans in Germany are doing it and the French in France are doing it then we Americans can also ditch the car and go eco-mode when we want to go for all types of trips, both long and short. Well, did I sell out? Not yet, but I do have a great deal on a well-used classic round-the-world touring bike if you still aren’t sold on e-bikes.

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BICYCLE ART

Vintage Race - The Bicycle Art of Trenton Higley

Artist: Trenton Higley Title: Vintage Race Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 36” x 36” Artist bio: Trenton Edwin Higley

(b. 1970) is a American Artist specializing in beautifully handcrafted representational figures, landscapes and narrative works in oil and watercolor.

Often set within and around the Wasatch Mountains near by, his timeless paintings of strong alluring

figures placed in intriguing situations or simply posed in a Landscape, strike a pleasing balance between the classical and the contemporary.

His paintings are part of his desire to be in the outdoors riding his bicycle or skiing with his family.

Along with solo, joint and group

shows in Jackson Hole Wyoming, Park City and Salt Lake City Utah and countless commissions, his artwork has been in many collections including Robert Duvall and Stetson inc.

Upcoming show: Trenton’s work

will feature in an exhibition at 15th Street Gallery in Salt Lake City from March 10-30, 2020. The gallery is located at 1519 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105; 15thstreetgallery. com Find Trenton’s art here: trentonhigley.com.

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RIDE OF THE MONTH

I Once Had a Perfect Day on the Bike

Ridgecrest curves back east

around to the front side of Mount

Bridge, a fact that made me glad that

the fog by the mountain, and thus

warmers and jacket back on.

to drop down Pan Toll Road to the

through the Presidio, back into Cow

Tamalpais, which was protected from visibility was clear. This allowed me

Road and Edgewood Avenue at full-

shower was waiting for me. From

my apartment, it was about a 58

back to Sausalito to begin the climb

the parking lot on the south side of

Bridge going south into the City, the

a ridiculously difficult one. If you’re

fog coming through the Gate was

One of the most popular routes

to ride in Marin County, California

is known as the Alpine Dam Loop. I

along San Anselmo Avenue and

to burn off over the Bay and the

By this time, the sun was high in

west of the Gate. As I dropped down

exposed climb of Pine Mountain, but

through to the east as the fog began

City, but it was still rather foggy

then left up Bolinas-Fairfax Road. the sky, and it was baking on the

can’t tell you how many times I’ve

Alexander Avenue into Sausalito the

once the climb was crested, a rapid

4th of July ride over twenty years

Bridgeway at the bottom, I stopped

followed down to Alpine Dam.

done the loop, but I remember one

ago clearly, as if it just happened

yesterday.

Of course, these were the days

before smart phones were ubiquitous

and people didn’t generally stuff

film cameras in their jersey pockets, so there are no pictures. One had to

rely on their actual brains to create

memories.

From my apartment on Nob Hill

sun finally came out, so once I hit to take off my jacket and stuff it into

a jersey pocket.

I

continued

north

along

descent under the redwood canopy Once across the Dam, I kept

climbing Bolinas-Fairfax Road up

the backside of Mount Tamalpais,

Bridgeway to the Mill Valley Bike

but I was now being “rained” on by

Avenue at the other end. A quick jog

off the trees, until I finally crested

Camino Alto took me up and over

and Ridgecrest Boulevard.

Path, and then to East Blithedale

left on East Blithedale and right onto the hill into Corte Madera.

the condensation and dew dripping

at the intersection of Bolinas-Fairfax As I rode along Ridgecrest, the

At this point the sun had been

fog was so socked in that I could

the Presidio and the Golden Gate

ing up, so I stripped off my arm and

I definitely could not see Highway

Cow Hollow, my usual route to get

along Magnolia Avenue to where it

Francisco morning, foggy and grey.

the College of Marin in Kentfield,

Sisters on Ridgecrest, I would break

the air, I was wearing arm warmers

Common, a quick left on Lagunitas,

a blanket of pure white below me

jacket over my bibs, jersey and base

Anselmo.

in San Francisco, I left fairly early that morning and headed towards

out long enough that it was warm-

barely see 10 feet in front of me, and

Bridge via Polk Street and through

knee warmers, and then rode north

1 or Bolinas at the bottom of the

to the Bridge. It was a typical San

changed into College Avenue near

over the top of each of the Seven

Since there was a bit of a chill in

and knee warmers, as well as a light

layer.

then along Kent Avenue onto Ross

and right on Shady Lane into San

From there, I continued north

mountain to the west. As I came

out of the fog and into the sun, with

on all sides, before dropping back

into the soup until I reached the next roller in line.

the Golden Gate Bridge it is 47.5

miles with about 3,500 feet of total

literally so thick that it was rolling

Center Avenue into Fairfax, and

mile round-trip ride. Starting from

Bridge.

Once back on the Golden Gate

As I rode across the Bridge, you

on Nob Hill where a lovely hot

speed, then along Miller Avenue

back up Alexander Avenue to the

could start to see the sun peeking

I then dropped back down

Hollow, to Polk Street, and home

back to the Mill Valley Bike Path

By Steven Sheffield

I stopped on the north end to put my

Panoramic Highway, and then back into Mill Valley via Sequoia Valley

A map of the Alpine Dam Loop ride in the San Francisco Bay Area. Map by Google Maps

like a wave over the cables on the

climbing; a challenging ride, but not

lucky, you’ll enjoy weather like I did on that most perfect of days.

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