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14 Road Racers Team Up Nancy Knoche profiles bike racers pursuing their passions.

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Float Your Boat for Wet Pleasure Andy McVeigh introduces you to kayaking

20 The Bike Directory

A comprehensive list of all Arizona bike shops.

Publisher’s Note. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Skirt Power by Sue Berliner

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Fast Breaks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 A-Loft, Foot Care, The Whiskey Off Road

On Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Upcoming must do events. Bartlett Tri, Dirty 6, Spin Psycle

Gotta Have It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Healthy Steps, Indo Board, Muscletrac, Sweat Sucker

Que Pasa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 The SWEAT Marketplace. . . . 29

Cover Tour De Scottsdale Photo by Denise Benjes

On this page Brandi Pozniak of Saskatoon, Canada finishing 4th in the PF Chang’s Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon.

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n the not so distant past, odds were wonderfully in my favor, at least personally. Men on bikes always out numbered women. In the late 80s to early 90s, a “large” cycling event women’s field meant 40 women all racing together. The 500 or more men raced by category.

The advantage was that there were always guys around to change a flat tire.

The disadvantage was there were sometimes too many guys around and not great racing conditions for females.

Shifting to marathon running in the mid 90’s, the odds remained in my favor.

In 1995, there were 9,416 finishers at the Boston marathon. I remember walking into a sea of men when I entered the Athlete’s Village. The sight of a long trough for bursting bladders rattled me. The 2,000 females opted for the port-a-potties or the woods.

Over the years, the women’s lines for the loo have grown. At the January P. F. Change’s Rock N’ Roll Arizona, the marathon was 46 percent women and the half marathon 64 percent.

At the recent Valentine Day’s Skirt Chaser 5k in Tempe, I thought chasing women in skirts would bring out the guys, but there were not as many as I hoped. Smart marketing by SkirtSports founder Nicole DeBoom calls for running skirts instead of the mundane T-shirts. The men get performance T’s, which is reassuring. Unless it is a “Braveheart” kilt, guys in skirts are just wrong.

The Skirt Chaser field was 60 percent female. They took a three-minute head start with the guys in pursuit of mostly the $500 first-place prize.

Sally Meyerhoff returned to defend her title won at the inaugural event in 2008. She said 2008 was her first running skirt experience. She added that because the course was a little long last year, she barely won. This year, she was goaded into wearing the sticker that branded her as single.

But solo or not, she was not getting caught. Being one of the nation’s top marathoners, she finished four minutes ahead of the testosterone. The first nine finishers were female.

Sally commented that the race was unique, festive and the energy very up beat. I felt the same. In the middle of the pack, my perspective was different. I was passed and even the guys wearing the designated “I am single” sticker were on a mission. Eyes forward, they barely glanced at the skirts in front of them or those they passed. I’m hoping I’m naïve and they were just being subtle. Guys. Subtle. Right.

Still, it was a fun event. I enjoyed hearing women enjoying running with their BFFs while they chatted about the guys – every man’s worst nightmare.

Some accessorized their running skirts or wore costumes. I steered clear of the guy in the white skirt not wanting to think about him catching anyone. The band, post-race fashion show, beer garden and Newlywed Game kept the crowd entertained for several hours.

I liked that nobody seemed to care or talk about finishing times. The priorities were hanging out with buddies, burritos and beer. It was a great afternoon.

While I enjoyed better dating odds in the past, I gladly exchange them for more women participating in sports and taking the time for their own health and fitness.

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Tim and Cindie Travis, an ordinary Arizona couple decided to live out their dreams. They saved money, quit their jobs, sold possessions and set off in March 2002 from Prescott to travel the world by bicycle. They’re still going and will be telling tales of their travels at the Arizona Bicycle Club, 6:30 p.m., March 21 at Amerischool,1333 W. Camelback Road. Nonmember admission is $5.

Everyone is asked to bring a can of food for ABC’s Food Drive. Info: AZBikeClub.com

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On March 21, get your daily steps in at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park as its annual Welcome Back Buzzards celebration.

Celebrate ornithology and learn about these misunderstood scavengers – Turkey Vultures, huge black birds that play an integral role in our Sonoran desert ecosystem. To catch the critters in the morning sun, BTA opens one hour early, so arrive between 7 to 8:30 a.m. to observe resident vultures and join an 8:30 a.m. guided bird walk. The arboretum is east of Phoenix on Route 60. Info: 520-689-2811.

Stay right in the heart of Ironman and other Tempe Town Lake events at the city’s first new hotel in a decade – Aloft.

In addition to activities the water offers, the trendy hotel has a pool and a 24-hour fitness center called re:charge with Life Fitness stationary bikes, treadmills, stair climbers and elliptical machines. Stretch or yoga your way to Namaste in the mat area. Re:charge also features PumpOne workouts, which are portable workout programs that can be downloaded and viewed on a laptop or handheld device such as an iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, Treo and others. These easy-to-execute workouts, created exclusively for Aloft guests, include video, images and audio coaching for seven fitness programs, from cross training to yoga. Located just southeast of Scottsdale Road and the 202, SWEAT’s publisher gives the new urban hotel a thumbs up for style and amenities. Aloft is at 951 E. Playa Del Norte Drive; call 480-621-3300.

Sweat Shorts Transplant Team Gives Kudos to Kidney Foundation

In appreciation for their generous support and sponsorship, 26 transplant recipient athletes from Transplant Team Arizona presented the Arizona Kidney Foundation with the Team Cup, won at the 2008 United States Transplant Games. The games are a four-day Olympic-style event that attracts competitors from across the nation, all of whom are recipients of lifesaving organ transplants. Jeffrey Neff, Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Kidney Foundation, and Samuel H. Rogers, Board Chair, accepted honor at a special ceremony. Offering words or gratitude to the foundation was transplant recipient Andy Bombeck, the son of Arizona author Erma Bombeck. Info: www.azkidney.org or 602-840-1644.

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Triathlete Mishell Elliston has moved her Eightlim Yoga studio to the Casalino Chiropractic Wellness Center at 1000 E. Camelback Road on the northeast corner of Camelback and 10th Street. She teaches traditional yoga, Ashtanga yoga, Hatha yoga and Medicine Ball classes with continuing education workshops. The Casalino Chiropractic Wellness Center offers nutritional counseling and therapeutic massage services. Details at www.eightlimyoga.com or call 480-861-5148.

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Foot Health Workshop Some say the feet are the gateway to a higher state of health and consciousness. For certain bad feet mean poor balance and pain throughout the body.

On March 14, bring your foot and toe problems to Joyful Yoga for a two-hour Foot Fitness workshop. Valley yoga guru Kat Meyers will lead a journey blending foot fitness, Chi-Yoga, Body Rolling and deep relaxation. You will learn basic anatomy; acupressure to energize, balance and align the body; direct application of principles in conscious movement; and a foot program your can do at home. The workshop is from 1 to 3 p.m. Preregistration is $25/$30 at the door. Joyful Yoga is located at 3900 W. Ray Road in Chandler. Info: 480-814-1780 or www.

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Epic Rides, creators of the infamous 24-Hours in Old Pueblo endurance mountain bike race, has grown another must-do event – the sixth Annual Whiskey Off Road, April 25. Even non-riders will flock to the event for the free concert with Roger Clyne & the Peace Makers.

This party band rocks out tunes with a Southern twang. You can dance in the famous, outlaw streets of Whiskey Row and enjoy the lush lawns under the oak tree canopy of Prescott’s old fashion town square. Roll into epicrides.com for details. www.sweatmagazine.com

Fast Breaks Tucson Desert Heat Cools Down Name

The Tucson Desert Heat Triathlon Club is now the Tucson Triathlon Club. Brian Nath, president of the group, said that the Board recommended the name change because it is “simple, descriptive and easier to market to potential members and sponsors.” Claiming almost 150 active members, the TTC grew from a small group of friends a few short years ago to the fourth-place finisher at the 2008 Triathlon Club Championships at Tempe International Triathlon. Info: www. tucsontriathlonclub.org.

Altitude Training Site Crashes

It is a crashing ending to a worldclass Olympic Training Site as Northern Arizona University closes the doors to its Center for High Altitude Training. The Flagstaff college says it will save $230,000 of the $31.2 million it needs to cut from its fiscal 2009 budget. The center, opened in 1994, was one of only 10 in the United States designated as an Olympic training site. NAU officials say they will honor commitments made to teams who have already scheduled visits. Big loss to Arizona.

Pilates Plus

Finding safe and doable exercise that challenges without injury can be a struggle for plus-size exercisers. Nurse and former triathlete Mary Gordon launched Plus Size Pilates in Tucson, which is a mat-based program designed specifically to help larger women firm, tone and strengthen their bodies. By popular demand, she has expanded class offerings to six-days-a-week. The classes also appeal to senior women and Gordon has a following of college students who say they enjoy her unconventional and entertaining teaching style. Info: www. plussizepilates.com or 520-977-1004.

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Michelle Reina-Long Michelle Reina-Long is all too familiar with diabetes. Her mother and brother have Type II diabetes and are insulin dependent. They are members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

Nearly half of those between the ages of 30 and 64 in that tribe have diabetes. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease reports that increasing weight and an increasing frequency of exposure to diabetes while in the uterus account for a prevalence of diabetes in the Salt River community over the past 30 years.

But, when Reina-Long was diagnosed at age 24, she took control of her eating habits and became more physically active. She participates in triathlons and running events from 5ks to marathons.

Watching her diet plus swimming, running and biking have helped her avoid insulin dependency for the past 14 years. On March 14, she cycles with the Red Riders in the American Diabetes Associations Tour de Cure Phoenix. Info: www.tour.diabetes.org.

Boat Building Class March 21

The 10th Annual Rotary River Rally featuring The Great Cardboard Boat Regatta® is just around the corner April 17 and 18 at Tempe Town Lake. Over the past 10 years, the Rotary River Rally has raised more than $60,000 for children’s charities. Get some valuable tips and tricks at a free Boat Building Clinic, 10:30 a.m. to noon, March 21 at the North Tempe Multigenerational Center, 1555 N. Bridalwreath St., off McKellips between Scottsdale and Miller roads.

Free to spectators, there is a charge for boat registrations ($45 for youth groups who offer themselves up for adoption, $75 for families and individuals, and $400 for corporate teams). Info: at www.rotaryriverrally.com.

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For all of March, the Arizona State Park’s State Historic Preservation Office is coordinating activities throughout the state for the 26th anniversary celebration of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month. One of the most popular is the free March 14 and 15 Pueblo Grande Museum & Archaeological Park, Arizona 2009 Archaeology Expo. The event features workshops, craft demonstrations, displays, booths, living history re-enactors, storytellers, American Indian demonstrators, entertainers, hands-on activities, free raffles and local ethnic food. Info: 602542-4009. At 2 p.m., March 21, join in a free Archaeology Hike led by Bob Dick and Brenda Robinson at Red Rock State Park, Sedona. See signs left behind by the pre-historic Sinagua Indians.

Find dig events across the state at www.azstateparks.com.

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Early season, open water tri racing begins March 22 with TriFamily Racing returning to Bartlett Lake for its fourth edition of Olympic, sprint and youth triathlons. Also part of the day’s venues is an adult duathlon, a 10k and a 1500-meter open water swim. The adult Olympic distance race is a 1500-meter swim, 24.8-mile bike and a 10k run. The adult sprint is a 400-meter swim, 10-mile bike and a 2.2mile run. The adult sprint duathlon substitutes a .25-mile run for the 400-meter swim. Youth complete sets of a 75-meter swim, 2-mile bike and .5-mile run. There’s an adult relay in the Olympic-distance event. The adult 10k is billed as one of the toughest and most scenic in Arizona. All the action takes place at Bartlett Lake’s Rattlesnake Cove in North Scottsdale.

The first event is at 7:15 a.m. Bikes must be in the transition area no later than 6:45 a.m.

Awards are presented at the Scottsdale Carlos O’Brien’s restaurant. Late registration and packet pick up is Saturday, March 21 at Scottsdale Landis Cyclery, 10417 N. Scottsdale Road from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. The Olympic tri is $115, the sprint tri or Duathlon is $89, Olympic Relay $199, youth tri for 7 to 14 year olds $50 and the open water swim or 10k $45. Your Saturday packet only has the $6 per vehicle park entrance fee. And, add $10 for race day registration but be warned that registration is limited to 500 entrants. Info: www.trifamilyracing.com

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a.m. The gun goes off at 9 a.m. The Mud Party starts at 10 a.m. with food, drinks and “adult beverages.” Info: www.dcbadventures.com

For the sixth consecutive year, Tempe Town Lake hosts this bright, loud and exciting celebration. Competitive teams from all over the globe paddle, drum and steer their hearts out toward victory. The north side of Tempe Town Lake is for spectator enjoyment and parking.

Teams consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer, a steersperson, and three alternates. The drummer sits at the head of the boat facing the paddlers, keeping everyone on pace. The steersperson keeps the boat off the beach.

There are novice to competitive teams.

Contact the Arizona Dragon Boat Association to get in on the fun. You don’t have to be a racer to enjoy watching this colorful and unique event. Learn more at www.azdba.com.

Head to Catalina State Park in Tucson for the April edition of one of Arizona’s finest trail runs. The course travels the Canyon Loop, Nature and Bridal trails in this scenic park on the backside of the Catalina Mountains.

Trails feature mountain views at sunrise and the infamous “92 Stair Climb.” The 10.75-mile participants run the 5.5-mile loop twice.

The race starts at 7:30 a.m. from the finish line at the park trailhead, Oracle Road, Mile Marker 81. All participants receive a shortsleeve, finisher tech shirt and a free Mexican breakfast with smoothies under the shade of the Catalina State Park Mesquite Groves picnic area. Cost for the 5.5-mile race is $35 by March 29 and $40 through race day. The 10.75-mile run is $40 through March 29 and $50 through race day. Register at www.everyoneruns.net.

April 19 Tri for the Cure Sorry guys, only the ladies this time. The Third Annual Susan G. Komen Tri for the Cure is in Chandler on April 19. Moms, daughters, aunts, girlfriends, BFFs can select from a number of events. The adult sprint tri and relay team course is a 400-meter swim, a 9-mile bike, and a 2-mile run. The adult duathlon is a 1-mile run, 9-mile bike and a 2-mile run. Youth triathletes take a 150-meter swim, 3-mile bike, and 0.5mile run. The transition area opens at 5 a.m. with body marking and an aerobic warm-up.

The youth race starts at 6 a.m., followed by the adults at 7:15 a.m. at Arrowhead Park, between Ray, Chandler, Dobson and Alma School roads.

For more, visit www.triforthecureaz.com.

April 25 Dirty 6 This inaugural event is a mud-run covering six miles and six obstacles. The start/finish is in the Western-themed town of Rawhide at Wildhorse Pass, Chandler. Right out of the chute, participants get wet and have to clear their first obstacle. After nearly six miles of running, climbing, crawling, getting wet and dirty, to finish, the runners must crawl through a mud bog. The cost to get down and dirty is $35prior to race day/$40 on race day. Late registration and check-in opens at 7

April 26 Ride for the Children Scottsdale hosts the 12th annual Ride for the Children up, down, and around the beautiful back roads of Paradise Valley and North Scottsdale.

There are three choices. First, the most challenging Metric Century 65-mile ride through 40 miles of desert landscaped Scottsdale. Next, the 25-mile ride has some challenging winds and a 2-mile uphill area through the back roads of Paradise Valley. Finally, the 10-mile ride is great for families and novices. Check-in begins at 7 a.m. and the ride at 8 a.m. from Horizon High School, located at 56th Street and Greenway Road. Registration is a minimum pledge of $50 for each rider. Get forms and info at www.rideforthechildren.com or call 480-315-0600.

The Ride for Children benefits the Real Gift Foundation, which provides activities and programs to provide health maintenance and health care services, food and clothing, holiday assistance, educational programs and similar services to more than 12,000 homeless children attending schools in Maricopa County. Find out more at www.TheRealGift. org or call (480) 315-0600.

May 4 Spin Psycle Two runners double the fun at the inaugural Spin Psycle. Each pair of runners share one bike while working their way through four boot camp-style obstacles and finishing by crawling through a mud pit together. Based on the sport of Ride-n-Tie, one team member takes off on the bike riding dirt roads and drops the bike just before an obstacle, then takes off running.

Meanwhile the teammate runs up, completes the obstacle, picks up the bike and continues toward the next obstacle, passing the running mate on the way. The tradeoff continues until they reach the mud pit where both must crawl through together. The course distance totals about six miles. Riding is non-technical and doable on just about anything but road bikes.

Teams of two register for $120 before April 11; after add $30 until April 29. The fun takes place at MacDonald’s Ranch on Jomax and Scottsdale roads. Minimum age to participate is 12 but 6- to 12-year-olds can enjoy a minimud run Check out www.SpinPsycle.com. S

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Whether you are barreling into the last mile of a marathon or pumping some iron in the gym, if you’re doing it right, you’re sweating. We gave the eQua towel a try and found it offers a better way to deal with the fruits of your labor than typical cotton fare. Made out of tightly woven, micro-fiber yarn, these towels have a really soft, suede-like feel and don’t seem to rub even when worn around the neck during aerobic exertion. Compared to “regular” towels, these by the yoga gear company Manduka, seem to suck away moisture, not just blot or rub it away. In the gym, its germ-free characteristics were a bonus plus you know this towel is clean and yours. The small, 16 x 26.5 inches, ($20) is ideal for the gym and lightweight enough for hiking and stowing in a pack or around the neck during racing. The large, 72 x 26.5 inches, ($40) acts as a sweat-wicking blanket after exercising or competitions and provides a firm grip over yoga mats. The towels are available in Thunder (grey), Sunset (pink), Glacier (blue), Dune (beige) and Kale (green). Find them at your favorite yoga studio or at www.manduka.com.

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Indo Board SWEAT found the Indo Board balance trainer to be a fun, convenient and challenging way to work on balance and coordination. Hunter Joslin, an avid user of balance boards since 1965, designed it to improve muscle stability, leg and core strength plus physical therapy and injury rehabilitation. The Indo Board is a 30 x 18-inch deck, available in natural or multi-color finishes and is accompanied by a 6.5” diameter roller. The board can be also used with the IndoFlo balance cushion. Publisher Sue Berliner advises starting with the balance cushion before taking your first ride on the roller. Priced at $99.95 for the board and roller, for $174 you get an Indo Portable Gym Package that includes the IndoFlo cushion and a carrying case. All board purchases included a demo DVD. Get more balance at www.indoboard.com

Self massage sore, tight muscles using neural stimulation devices such as The Muscletrac(R). Four rotating wheels create a twopart effect increasing blood flow to the area and improving tissue elasticity. It’s designed to reduce muscle tightness, soreness, trigger points and adhesions.

Muscletrac is recommended for warm-ups, recovery and therapy applications. Tucson-based sports physician, Dr. David J. Fitzmaurice, used his more than 30 years of experience treating Olympic, professional, college and amateur athletes to invent Muscletrac. Compact and portable, it works well for traveling athletes The Muscletrac retails for $44.95 and it is available at www.muscletrac.com and various distributors.

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Healthy Steps

Forget fancy fitness plans, getting up off your buns and moving is all it really takes to get on the road to better health.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends walking 10,000 steps a day to improve your overall health, help with weight loss and prevent chronic disease. It can be shocking how few steps are actually taken by those stuck at computers or who have fallen into prone lifestyles. Find out how horrid or not-so-bad your walking count is by using a pedometer. We took the Omron Pocket Pedometer, model HJ-112 ($34.99) out for some spins. That model was selected because it offers some solid features and it was named a “Most Loved Product” by Amazon. Those of us who hate programming tech devices found the instructions relatively easy and a bonus was that everything you need from the battery, a tiny screwdriver plus straps and clips were included. This model counts your walking steps, separately counts the steps you take during aerobic endeavors, remembers seven days of information, has a clock and measures distance plus calories burned. Measuring only 3 inches X 1.75 inches, the display area is large and easy to read.

Very lightweight, it is barely noticeable clipped to your waistband or belt. Frankly, it almost seems like magic but you need to read the brief instructions to be certain it is positioned correctly.

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compiled by Robert Stokes Focus RACING Mark Bibbey | Chandler | 602-793-2818 | markbibbey@gmail.com | Year founded: 2009 | No. of members: 10 | Focus: Mens and womens road racing teams, mountain bike racing

ACE ASPHALT/ADOLFSON & PETERSON Bruno Jaremko | Fountain Hills | 480334-6102 | bjaremko@gmail.com | www. cyclingarizona.org

BICYCLE HAÜS RACING Kyle Butkiewicz | 602-403-3446 | BicycleHausRacing@Mac.com | www.BicycleHausRacing.com

AGGRESS Brian Ten Eyck | Tucson | 520-490-5943 | tenike42@cox.net | www.teamaggress.com

DESERT FOXES Cindy McFarland | Tucson 520-320-7981 | cindy@desertfoxescycling.com | www. desertfoxescycling.com

GST RACING Scott Biaggi | Tucson | 520-405-0731 | scott@ velolaw.com | GSTRacing.com

ECHELON RACING Keith Alexander | Tucson | 520-955-0959 | echelonracing@me.com | www.echelon-racing. com | No. of members: 25-30 | Focus: The Power of Teamwork | Age range: 33-54

HONEYWELL CYCLING Mark Fosenburg | Phoenix; South Bend, IN | 480 250-7517 | Mark.Fosenburg@Honeywell.com | www.HoneywellCycling.com | Year founded: 1998 | No. of members: 13 | Focus: Masters

ECLIPSE RACING Scott Blanchard | Tucson | 520-629-0777 | scott@pyramidcoaching.com | www. pyramidcoaching.org Year founded: 2001 | No. of members: 50 | Focus: Cycling Club and Racing Team

LE SCOMPARSE Warren Jackson | Tucson | 520-731-0880 | fitdog@cox.net

ARIZONA CYCLING RACING TEAM Alan Fischer | Tucson | 520-885-5648 | adfischer1@yahoo.com | Year founded: 1980 | No. of members: 50 | Focus: Ridin’ bikes ASU CYCLING Nikolai Skievaski | Tempe | 480-577-9058 | asucycles@gmail.com | www.asuctc.com | No. of members: 60 | Focus: Road, mountain, cyclocross, triathlon AZPHALT CYCLING Doug Powell | Phoenix | 480-460-2781 | DWP@ AZphaltcycling.com | www.azphaltcycling. com Year founded: 2000 | No. of members: 5 | Focus: Category and Masters Racing both regionally and nationally

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FAIR WHEEL RACING TEAM Sherry Curtis | Tucson | 520-884-9018 | scurtis@longrealty.com | www.fwrt.org

MAFIA RACING Travis McMaster | Anthem | 623-434-7775 | travis@mafiaracing.com | www.mafiaracing.com MOUNTAIN VELO CYCLING TEAM Marlene Zuhl | Phoenix | 623-434-7775 | mtnvelo@cox.net | www.ragecycles.com

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PRESTEZA Nippy (Edward) Feldhake III | Tucson | 520747-2544 | nippy-mr-smarty-pants@juno.com | presteza.homestead.com | Year founded: 1993 | No. of members: 22 | Focus: Master road racing and mountain biking intermediate to hard core cycling and racing age range: 30 to 60 PROCON CYCLING Craig Streit | Phoenix | 602-793-1117 | info@proconcyclingaz.com | www.proconcyclingaz.com RED ROCK RACING Rob Hastings | Flagstaff | rob@redrockracing. org | www.redrockracing.org | Year founded 1985 | No. of members: 31 | Focus: Mostly mountain bike racer with some road racing RIDECLEAN Marty Ryerson | Flagstaff/ Phoenix/Tucson | 602-318-0301 | marty@rideclean.net | www. ridecleanteam.com; www.rideclean.net Year founded 2006 | No. of members: 25 | Focus: Support the Ride, Clean mission for Clean Sport | Age range: Elite team (cat 1) and masters team (35+)

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booming road racing club scene offers Zonie bikers a chance to pursue their passion to pedal with like-minded wheel heads. The Arizona Bicycle Racing Association or ABRA, the USA Cycling- recognized local organization, lists nearly 40 clubs throughout the state.

We’re talking road racing here, which is done on relatively paved roads. A race usually consists of three separate stages; a time trial, criterium and road race. It can be in the city or through the desert and mountains or all of the above. Distances of 50 to 100 miles are common.

Brian Forbes, 36, Mesa, is the 2008 Arizona Road Racer of the Year. Competing for 16 years, he

SAGUARO VELO Nate Edwards | Tucson | 520-407-8292 | info@ saguarovelo.org | www.saguarovelo.org SAN TAN RACING David Green | Phoenix | 480-254-1643 | dave@ santanracing.com | www.santanracing.com SOUTHWEST HAND CYCLING TEAM Reg Dowall | Tucson | 520-577-6135 | regdowdall@aol.com | http://southwesthandcyclingteam.com/index.html | Year founded 2003 | No. of members: 59 | Focus: Master road racing intermediate to hard core cycling and racing | Age range: 30 - 75

notes that, today, there are more racers wanting to participate but fewer competitive races. He does his part to contribute to the event options by directing the Cycling Fitness Performance Masters Racing Point Series. He says his favorite race is La Vuelta de Bisbee where he’ll be riding a Somec bike, his team’s current sponsor.

He says he enjoys riding on a team because good teammates can help you become faster and stronger. Forbes admits that races are not always fun. He finished last in one of his first pro races. But, that motivated him to purse what he says is his passion in road racing—being the best.

Sean O Brien, 59, Cave Creek, says he began cycling in the 80’s because it gave

SUMMIT VELO Kiral (Tom) Thompson | Tucson | 520404-6282 | kiraltom@yahoo.com | www. summitveloracing.org SWISS AMERICAN RACING TEAM Robert Ball | Glendale | 520-407-8292 | rball2@cox.net | swissamericanracing.com TEAM BICYCLE RANCH Markus Zimmer | Scottsdale | 480-614-8300 | markus@bicycleranch.com | www.bicycleranch.com | Year founded 2009 | Focus: Cycling and racing for all abilities

SPECIALIZED DESIGNS FOR WOMEN Maggie Williams | Phoenix | 602-625-4748 | mwilliams221@cox.net | www.specialized.com

Team DNA Racing John Greenway | Mesa | 480-510-6310 | GENVEST1@yahoo.com | www.dnateamracing.com | Year founded 2009 | No. of members: 30

SPORTSMAN’S/TEAM ONE RACING Wendy Kuhn | Scottsdale 480-443-0208 | wendy@gcmarketinggroup.com | www. teamoneracing.com

TEAM RHINO CYCLING Susan Caucutt | Tucson | 520-296-0258 | cyclingsue@teamrhino.us | http://www. teamrhino.us/

STRADA RACING CLUB Mike Kolin | Scottsdale | StradaRacing@cox. net | www.stradaracing.com

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him a good workout without the stresses on his body he found with running. The dramatic successes of Greg LeMond and Lance Armstrong ignited his interest in competitions. A member of the ProCon team, O’Brien says that one of his most memorable training rides was with cyclists from Sweden, Ukraine and Canada. Arizona’s brilliant blue sky and sunshine were perfect for a laid-back training spin for the Tour de Scottsdale.

O’Brien advises rookie riders to join regular group rides on weekends so they can become comfortable riding with a pack.

The 30-year-old Arizona Bicycle Club offers groups for every fitness level and interest.

TEAM TOLERO Lawrence Knight | Oro Valley | 520-971-7172 | lknight@2thedge.com | www.endure4life.com; www.teamtolero.com | Year founded 2008 | No. of members: 7 | Focus: We are Focused on attending a majority of all AZ USCF races throughout the year. If you enjoy enduring pain and suffering, talking bikes, racing bikes, and an all out good time....come join us for a ride anytime.

TRIBE RACING Megan French | mfrench58@cox.net | www. tribemultisport.com | Focus: We are primarily a road racing team but have members who race mountain bikes and do triathalons. We have a supported women’s contingincy.

TEAM VITESSE Mike Dale Phoenix | 480-452-7775 | info@ teamvitesse.com | www.teamvitesse.com | Year founded 2005 | No. of members: 35 | Age range: 30-45

WHITE MOUNTAIN ROAD CLUB Brian Lemke Phoenix | 602.692-6790 | BrianLemke@wmrc.org | www.wmrc.org | Year founded 1980 | No. of members: 50 | Focus: Promote cycling at all levels in Arizona and follow the guidelines and interests of the USCF and support the USCF and our membership in a friendly, encouraging team environment.

TEAM WM CYCLING Brent Garrigus | Scottsdale | 480-704-3737 | info@wmcycling.com | www.wmcycling.com THUNDER MOUNTAIN CYCLING Glenn Harris | Sierra Vista | 520-234-7997 | CLiming@cox.net; Contact@ThunderMountainCycling.com; GFHMD@aol.com | www.

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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA CYCLING TEAM Kyle Colavito | kcolavit@u.arizona.edu | http:// clubs.asua.arizona.edu/~bikeclub/

YBC - SAHARA RACING Chad Leptich | Yuma | chad@imperialcounty. com | www.yumabikeclub.com | Year founded 2006 | No. of members: 50 | Focus: Grow cycling in Yuma, AZ | Age range: 13-60

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Brian Lemke racing for White Mountain Road club Nutrition is also important. Learning to fuel with foods that are good for your body takes some doing on long rides. As owner of Carlos O Brien’s restaurant, O’Brien has established a “smart menu” of healthy meals and is known for his support of the road racing community.

The women’s road racing scene is small but growing in Arizona. Catherine Dickson, 44, Glendale, has been a road cyclist for eight years. She rides for the Tribe team and trains 12 to 15 hours a week. She says what she appreciates the most about Tribe is that her teammates motivate and help during a race.

Asked to pick a favorite race, she said that it is the Valley of the Sun stage race.

Dickson advises rookie riders not to purchase an expensive bike at first. She adds that as the body becomes fitter, a new bike will be a great reward.

Megan French, 36, Phoenix, started racing as a mountain biker in 1999. This wife, mother, freelance designer and now road racer includes two mornings each week of short intense training ride before getting the kids off to school. On Friday morning, she and her husband have a biking date while the kids are in school. Saturday’s training is a hard group ride and Sunday is for rest and recovery.

French tells rookie cyclists to expect a steep learning curve and don’t give up. She describes her cycling passion as loving to ride fast.

Teri Twarkins’ first road race was in June of 2008. She says she appreciates being on the Tribe cycling team because the experienced women riders share their knowledge and skills. Twarkins, 33, Phoenix, says she loves her women’s 53 Orbea bike. She rides twice a week either before or after work and does an endurance ride of 50 to 80 miles plus a shorter ride on the weekends.

Twarkins says that a love for competition keeps her spinning.

Brian Lemke, 47, has been racing for 15 years. He comments that the racing scene in Arizona is becoming very competitive, espe-

cially among younger riders. He rides for the White Mountain Road Club sponsored

by Landis Cyclery and Trek. Some of Lemke’s favorite cycling memories are riding a professional race next to Greg Lemond and sharing the road with Lance Armstrong in the El Tour de Tucson.

He says he really enjoys introducing youth to the sport. His team, the White Mountain Road Club, sponsors one of the state’s largest races—the Valley of the Sun. More than 900 racers competed in this year’s February event.

Ralph Phillips, 58, owns Fairwheel Bikes in Tucson. With more than 25 years under his road racing tires, he is currently riding an Italian Willier cycle. He says bikes today are lighter and faster than when he began a quarter of a century ago.

He recalls riding in the La Vuelta de Bisbee race many years ago with a 16-year-old Greg LeMond and his father. Phillips laughs that they both beat him to the finish line.

His advice to rookie riders? Get a coach and learn correct techniques right away.

If you’re feeling a little ember of interest in putting in some cycle time, check out the list of clubs and teams. Whether you’re looking to learn about group riding or seeking the thrill of racing, there’s a club and team with a jersey for you. S

TRI-FAMILY-RACING 2009

Triathlons/Duathlons March 8, 2009 - The 3

rd Annual Southwest Valley Regional Spring Fling - Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon - Adult Tri: 2-mi Run, 12-m Bike, 400 yd pool Swim; Adult Relay: same as Adult tri distances Adult DU: 2-mi Run, 12-mi. bike, 1 mi Run. Youth Tri: 1/2 m Run, 4 mi Bike; 100 yd. Swim

March 22, 2009 – The 4th Annual Bartlett Lake Olympic & Sprint

Triathlon/Duathlon Adult & Youth race. Adult Olympic Tri:): 1500 m Swim, 24.8 mi Bike, 6.2 mi Run; Adult Sprint: 400 m Swim, 10 mi Bike; 2.2 mi Run, Adult Sprint DU: 10 mi. bike, 2.2 mi. run – YOUTH TRI ONLY. 2 X 75 meter Swim, 2 mi bike, ½ mi run. Adult Relay – Same distances as the Olympic race ONLY, OPEN WATER SWIM ONLY = 1500 meters Adult 10K – Toughest 10k and most scenic 10k in Arizona. WHERE: Bartlett Lake (Rattlesnake Cove), Scottsdale, AZ

March 29, 2009 -The Southwest Valley Regional YMCA Olympic & Sprint

Triathlon/Duathlon - Adult OLYMPIC Tri: 1500 m swim, 24 mi Bike, 6 mi Run (The Swim takes place in a heated pool) Adult SPRINT Tri Sprint: 400 m. Swim, 12-m Bike, 2 mi Run, Adult OLYMPIC DU: 1-mi Run, 24-mi bike, 6.2 mi Run, Youth Tri: 1 m Run, 4 mi Bike; 100 m. Swim

April 19, 2009 - Tri for the Cure -- Benefiting the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure (Adult Women ONLY) Triathlon: Swim 400M, Bike 8MI, Run 2.25MI • Duathlon: Run 1MI, Bike 8MI, Run 2.25 MI

May 16, 2009 - Saturday - The Town of Chino Valley Adult & Youth & Relay

Sprint Mini & Maxi Triathlon & Duathlon Adult Mini Triathlon 150 yd. heated pool Swim, 7 mi Bike, 1 mi Run, Adult “Maxi” Triathlon 300 yd. heated pool Swim, 21 mi Bike, 2 mi Run; Adult Duathlon: 1/2 mi. Run, 7 mi. bike, 1 mi. Run Youth Triathlon: 100 yd. Swim, 4 mi Bike; 1/2 mi Run

For more information see: www.trifamilyracing.com OR e-mail Mark at trifamilyracing@msn.com Register through active.com

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b,c,w F • • • • • Sedona Absolute Bikes 6101 Highway 179, Suite C; (928) 284-1242; www.absolutebikes.net 1 7 2 34 16 4 • b F • • • • • • • Mountain Bike Heaven 1695 Hwy 89-A; (928) 282-1312; www.mountainbikeheaven.com 1.9 20 4 40 6 10 • b,c,r,w F • • • • • • • • Sedona Bike & Bean 6020 Hwy 179; (928) 284-0210; www.bike-bean.com 1.1 12 3 15 1 2 • b F • • • • • • • • Show Low Cycle Mania 100 North White Mountain Road. #101; (928) 537-8812 3.8 14 2 1 100 10 25 b B • • • • • • Sierra Vista M & M Cycling 1301 E. Frye Blvd.; (520) 458-1316; www.mandmcycling.com 2.5 12 3 60 20 25 b F • • • • • Sun & Spokes 156 E. Fry Blvd.; (520) 458-0685 7 33 3 2 50 30 1 10 • b,c,r F • • • • • • • Surprise Surprise Bicycles 12875 W. Bell Rd. #01A; (623) 933-8695 2.3 3 4 60 40 20 60 • b,c B • • • • • • • Tempe Domenics2Wheelers 5 35 5 1 60 60 5 b,c F • • • • • • • 2010 S. Rural Road; (480) 968-8011; www.bicyclewheelers.com Landis Cyclery 1006 E. Warner; (480) 730-1081; www.landiscyclery.com 6 97 4 1 60 50 25 20 • b,c,r,w F • • • • • • 2180 E. Southern; (480) 839-9383; www.landiscyclery.com 7 97 4 1 100 75 5 30 b,c,w F • • • • • REI 1405 W. Southern; (480) 967-5494; www.rei.com 4 23 4 1 25 25 10 b,c,w F • • • • Sports Chalet 1900 E. Rio Salado Pkwy; (480) 966-9139; www.sportschalet.com 40 4 3 1 30 10 40 b F • • • Tempe Bicycle 715 South Rural Rd.; (480) 966-6896; www.tempebicycle.com 9 33 4 1 500 100 20 60 • b,c F • • • • • • • • 405 W. University; (480) 446-3033; www.tempebicycle.com 3 33 2 50 20 5 15 • b,c F • • • • • • • • Tucson Ajo Bikes 1301 East Ajo. #117; (520) 294-1434; www.ajobikes.com 5 27 5 2 30 10 70 b B • • • • • Arizona Cyclist 5350 E. Broadway #118; (520) 745-8020; www.arizonacyclist.com 1.6 4 3 40 40 4 • c,v F • • 4300 N. Cambell; (520) 615-7570; www.arizonacyclist.com 1.25 4 1 0 40 3

• b,c,r F • • • • • • Bargain Basement Bikes 428 N. Fremont; (520) 624-2331; www.basementbikes.com 1.2 27 2 1 75 14 1 10 • b,c,cd,r,l,w,v F • • • • • • • • Broadway Bicycles 140 S. Sarnoff; (520) 296-7819; www.broadwaybicycles.com 3 34 3 1 50 20 50 • b,c,r,w F • • • • • • • Fair Wheel Bikes 1110 E. 6th; (520) 884-9018; www.fairwheelbikes.com 6 34 5 1 80 120 15 50 • b,c,r,w,v F • • • • • • • • Ordinary Bike Shop 311 E. 7th St.; (520) 622-6488; www.ordinarybikeshop.com 3 14 5 1 20 40 5 15 • b,c,w B • • • • • Oro Valley Bicycle 2850 W. Ina Rd. #150; (520) 544-5999; www.orovalleybicycle.com 2.2 2 3 3 50 20 20 • c F • • • • • • • 12985 N. Oracle Road, Suite 105; (520) 825-2751; www.orovalleybicycle.com 2.4 10 4 3 40 20 2 20 • c,r,l F • • • • • • • Performance Bicycles 7204 E. Broadway; (520) 296-4715; www.performancebike.com 5.5 20 1 3 50 75 2 30 b F • • • 3302 E. Speedway; (520) 327-3232; www.performancebike.com 20 34 5 5 125 200 4 40 b,c,cd,r,l,w,v F • • • • Pima St. Bicycles 5247 E. Pima St.; (520) 326-4044 0.825 10 2 1

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ou can explore on your own but you’ll achieve more, faster if you do it with someone who is experienced and, in a group, it’s wilder.

It’s better in the light when you can see your stuff and what’s happening. But, doing it in the moonlight can’t be beat.

As long as you can get wet, you can do it in the city, in the country, along the coast and in the desert. Without exception, it is best in the great outdoors.

You don’t need to be in great shape and the more you do it, the more fit you’ll become. From a health standpoint, it’s desirable because it feels so good that you don’t think of it as exercise.

Of course, we’re talking about kayaking.

With some basic instruction in techniques and safety, you can be floating a boat within a few days. Bill Gilchrist, REI in Paradise Valley, says that recreational kayaks are very popular in Arizona. REI carries a wide assortment of boats in one or two seaters, along with all the accessories that make the float more enjoyable.

Kinds of Kayaks There are many types of recreational boats.

Inflatables are no longer considered water toys. These boats, which are easy to transport and relatively inexpensive, have evolved into serious paddling machines.

From whitewater to sea kayaking, sit-ontop kayaks are popular because they are the least expensive of the hard-shell craft, are easy to get in and out of, are fairly stable and have storage space. Another advantage is avoiding the claustrophobic feeling of being stuck inside the vessel. There are use-specific models such as dive kayaks designed to haul scuba gear.

A step up from the expertise required for recreational paddling is what is needed for touring kayaks. These long, sleek boats are designed to carry gear in watertight compartments both fore and aft. They also have bungee chords on the deck to attach other gear. Some boats in this style seat two people but the majority are single seaters. Some come equipped with rudders that are foot controlled

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from the cockpit. These boats are ideal for day paddling, overnights or multi-night trips.

White water kayaking is as technical and demanding as it is exhilarating and exciting. Don’t ever attempt without proper instruction. March and April offer seasonal opportunities for white water on the Salt River. There’s the San Juan in Northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon if you’ve got a real death wish and are on a raft-supported trip. White water kayaks are short, agile, very responsive and very apt to make you the captain of the swim team.

The materials used in kayaks depend on the type of paddling. The three basic materials are plastic (rotomold), fiberglass and Kevlar. Plastic is common because it can be dragged over rocks or dropped from a vehicle and survive. Generally the cheapest, these are also the heaviest boats.

Touring kayaks are usually fiberglass which is lighter, faster and more expensive. Fiberglass is also more fragile so care is required especially when launching and beaching. Kevlar is light, strong and found in the more expensive kayaks.

Perception, Advanced Elements, Hobie Kayaks, Kayak Pro, Eskimo, Riot, Prijon and Wave Sport are a few of the kayak makers you should consider.

Kayak Lessons Tempe Parks and Recreation offers a beginning river kayaking course in four, four-hour sessions at Kiwanis pool taught by Pete Zwagerman.

Learn basic strokes and how to roll.

Once you master the class, work on your stroke at Tempe Town Lake. The parks department has a monthly moonlight paddle with some basic instruction.

Thor Lane, owner of Inflatable & Kayak Experts in Tempe, sells sit-on-top and inflatable kayaks. A purchase includes a minimum of 30-minutes instruction at Tempe Town Lake. He has a rental/purchase policy so the price of the rental may be applied to purchase. Rentals are complete packages with paddle, PFD and bilge pump.

Lane points out that it is important to

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WHAT WHERE TO BUY TO GO • Kayak • Paddle • Paddle Leash –so you don’t loose it • Paddle Float – Goes over the end of the paddle and inflates to help with a water entry • Sun Screen • Hat • PFD –Personal Flotation Device (formerly known as a life jacket) • Whistle • Water • Helmet - white water kayaking must • Sponge

Chaparral Park, Scottsdale Tempe Town Lake Kiwanis Lake, Tempe Lake Pleasant Bartlett Lake Saguaro Lake Lake Powell, Page Granite Dells, Prescott Salt River Grand Canyon

• Bilge Pump buy a boat that not only fits the type of paddling in which you are interested but also fits you – literally – especially if you are buying the type you sit in.

Once you get a little experience under your hull, the world’s your playground. But, beware. Many lakes and rivers require permits. Kayaking Lake Powell sounds great but experienced paddlers say it is nearly impossible without guide services such as Hidden Canyon Kayak. Venture into park service and tribal areas without permits and you can have your boat confiscated. Same goes for the Grand Canyon where private permits take years to acquire. The Salt River requires an easy-toobtain tribal permit as do some urban lakes.

Kayak Tips The SWEAT staff recommends the San Juan River along the northern border of Arizona for novice kayakers. Northern Arizona University is hosting a five-day trip starting April 29 through Elderhostel.org called “San Juan River Kayaking: River Skills and Anasazi Thrills.”

Carl Anderson, a local mechanic for Southwest Airlines, has been paddling for 13 years. His float adventures include three extended trips to Baja, a jaunt to the San Juan Islands plus various Arizona lakes. Anderson stresses the need for safety. Kayaking should be all about fun and pleasure, not rescue footage or floater recovery on the evening news.

Anderson points out that a successful adventure begins with trip planning, even for lazy day floats. His tips include being watchful of weather conditions, having a signaling device with you and bringing plenty of drinking water. River maps are vital, also. As with all ventures into the outdoors, let others know your exact and possible alternative plans, where you are going and when you will be back. S

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Sierra Vista Spring Classic Bike Ride.

35, 63, 85 or 100 miles. Sierra Vista. www.bikegaba.org Cactus Pedal. 27M. 8 am. Paul Mason Sports Complex, 2525 N. Pinal Ave. Casa Grande. 520-4218677, www.casagrandeaz.com

MARCH 19, APRIL 14 Bike Clinic. 7-9 pm. This clinic is designed for those just starting out and for those who haven’t ridden recently. It will answer all of those questions you forgot to ask when you bought your bike and will also have tips for the more experienced riders.

Session will cover: Adjusting and sizing a bike for fit, flat repair, lubrication, and state and city bicycle laws you need to be aware of. Plus tips on shifting skills and advise for riding with greater safety and better efficiency.

Tempe Bike, Rural & University. 480966-6896, www.tempebicycle.com.

MARCH 26, APRIL 21 Tempe Bike Clinic. 7-9 pm. Learn how to adjust & repair your bicycle. This free clinic covers adjusting breaks, gears & bearings, chain repair and safety checking. Tempe Bicycle, Rural & University, Tempe. 480966-6896, www.tempebicycle.com.

MARCH 28 Bike MS: Round-Up Ride presented

by Discount Tire Co. 7 am. 100MDay One Cycling, 75M-Both days Cycling, 35M-Both Days Cycling.

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

APRIL 4 18th Annual Holualoa El Tour de Phoenix. 74 or 24 miles. Red Mountain Park, Mesa. www.pbaa.com Prescott Punisher. MBAA State Championship Series. Prescott. Gen Garan, 602-351-7430, www.mbaa.net.

APRIL 18 7th Annual Tour de Paradise. 8M, 30M, 62M. Moon Valley Park, 7th Avenue and West Coral Gables Drivem Phoenix. Beatitudes Center DOAR 602- 274-5022, www.tourdeparadise.org.

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Horizon High School, Scottsdale.

Leslie Todd 480-315-0600, www. rideforthechildren.com

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Arizona Bike Club. Sundays 6:30 am.

Granada Park, 20th St. & Maryland, Phoenix. Sylvia Berlatsky, 602-2645478, www.azbikeclub.com.

Better Than Ever. Train for a 35M or 66M bike tour and support the Arizona Cancer Center in Tucson.

All fitness levels welcome. 520626-5752, 520-626-7177, www. arizonabte.org.

Bicycle Ranch. Saturdays 7 am.

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

Bike Barn Road Rides. Every Saturday 7:30 am. Novice to experienced riders welcome. Rides run from 1.5-2 hours in length. Leaves from Bike Barn, 36th Street and Indian School. 602-956-3870.

Bike Chalet Road & Mountain Bike Rides.

Various times and locations. Brian 480497-6514, Mike 480-807-2944.

Black Canyon Ride. Weekends. Mike Cargill, mcargill@qwest.net.

Bullshifters Club Rides. 7 am. Road rides Sat. and Sun. from the SW corner of I-17 & Thunderbird (behind Best Buy). 602862-6262. www.bullshifters.org.

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

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

Desert Breeze Spin-Cycle. 8 am.

Sundays. Email for time. Desert Breeze Park, between McClintock & Rural, Chandler Blvd. & Ray along Desert Breeze Parkway (north parking lot). Ride options of 30M-40M+, beginner and advanced classes available. John, Jfarle@home.com.

East Valley Road Bike Rides.

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

Focus Cyclery. Thursday mtb. Rides.

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

Greater Arizona Bicycling Association. Tucson. Steve Wilson 520-749-9014, www.bikeGABA. org. www.sportsfun.com/gaba/rideschedule.html.

Kokopedallis Rides. 30M, 50M. Sundays. Call for time State Farm Office. No-drop rides. New to cycling or out of shape. Various locations.

Mike Morross 480-219-6700. ride10101@aol.com.

Team LUNA Chix. Monthly free women’s mountain and road bike rides. www.lunachixaz.com, phoenixmtb@ teamlunachix.com.

Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club.

40-80M. Sundays. Keith 480-4607341. DKmiles@integrityonline.com.

Pinnacle Peak Peddlers. 35-50M. Wednesdays. 7:30 am. Bob 480895-2601.

Point South Mt. Weekday Road Biking. 30M. Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:15 am. Meet at Corpus Christi Church, 36th St. & Knox. Jane 602431-6598.

Prescott Bicycle Club. www.prescottcycling.org.

Red Mountain Cycling Club. 60-80M. Saturdays 7 am. Rides for advanced/ intermediate cyclists. 35-40M. Sundays 7:30 am. Recovery rides.

Wayne 480-962-7527.

REI Tempe Group Rides. Every other Sunday. 7 am. Starting October 6th. REI Tempe parking lot. Open and free to all level of riders. Rides meet at Tempe store, helmets and plenty water are required. 1405 W. Southern, Tempe.

Saturday Cycling for New Riders. 8 am. 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Granada Park, 20th St & Maryland Phoenix.

Start off slow and soon you will be riding with advanced groups. Helmet a must. Kay 602-264-9318, kayzplaceaz@msn.com.

Scottsdale ABC Group Rides. Saturdays 6:30 am. Cycle Ranch, SE corner Via Linda & Mountain View. Sundays 6:30 am, Smith’s Shopping Center, Shea & Pima. John 480-391-2629.

South Mountain Rides. Tues./Wed. 7:30 pm. Sat./Sun. 7 am. Meet at South Mountain Cycle. 3636 E. Ray Rd. 480-706-0858.

Southern Arizona Mountain Bike Assn. Weekly mountain bike rides/ adventures. Various terrain/levels.

All welcome. Tucson. 520-3273232, John 520-323-0571, www. sambabike.org.

Sun Lakes Bicycle Club. 40-50M. Saturdays 7 am. Meet at flagpole at Sun Lakes Cottonwood Clubhouse on Robson Blvd, S of Riggs Rd. golf course of Sun Lakes. Bob 480895-2601.

Tortilla Flats Road Race Tue. 39M. 5:30 pm. Mining Camp Restaurant, Superstition Mountain, Apache Junction. Dave Reid (480) 4978832. davidreid85210@yahoo.com.

Tribe Multisport Bike Rides.

Tuesdays, 7:10 pm: Mountain bike ride through Papago from Tribe.

Thursdays: 7:10 pm. Road bike ride, 10 M loop from Tribe. Saturday rides 50M+ and 30M (no drop policy for 30M). Meet at Tribe, 1800 N. Scottsdale. Call for times. 480-4219442. Kevin@tribemultisport.com West Valley. Every Monday, Wednesday, & Saturday. Rides around the Sun Cities/ West Valley area. Start at McDonald’s, corner of Reems and Grand Ave. Don Pearson, 623-546-8017, Gene Marchi 623546-8112.

MULTISPORT/ ADVENTURE RACE MARCH 6-8 Trifest. Everything triathlon. >> Conference, expo and spring

training. Tucson. www.trifest.com

MARCH 8 The 3rd Annual Southwest >> Valley Regional Spring Fling -

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MARCH 14 Go! Off Road Duathlon. 11 am. Pioneer Park/Brownlow Trail Prescott. Dave Sewell 928-713-2733.

MARCH 21 Havasu Triathlon. 7:30 am. Triathlon.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Jonathan Grinder 928-607-6737.

MARCH 22 lake Olympic & Sprint >> Barlett Triathlon/Duathlon Adult & Youth

Race. 7:15 am. Adult Olympic and Adult Relay Triathlon, Adult Sprint Triathlon, Adult Sprint Duathlon, Youth Triathlon.

Tri-Family Racing 602-564-0717, www.trifamilyracing.com.

MARCH 29 The Southwest Regional YMCA >> Olympic & Sprint Triathlon/

Duathlon. 6:15 am. Adult Olympic Triathlon, Adult Sprit Triathlon, Youth Triathlon, Adult Duathlon. Southwest Valley Regional YMCA Goodyear, AZ. Tri-Family Racing 602-564-0717.

APRIL 18 Las Palomas Triathlon Olympic >> Distance Triathlon, Olympic

Relay, 10k & 5k Run. Charter bus service available. Puerto Penasco, Mexico. Beth Murphey 877-681-7223 ext 1, www.redrockco.com

APRIL 19 Tri for the Cure Arizona. 7 am. S400m/ B8m Triathlon, 2 to 3 person Relay Triathlon, R1m/B8m/R2.25 mile Duathlon. Tri-Scottsdale Foundation.

Chandler High School, Chandler.

MAY 2 Spin Psycle. Two people, One >> bike, ride and tie, mud run.

MacDonalds Ranch, Scottsdale. www.spinpsycle.com

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SheROX Tempe Triathlon.

Women only event. Tempe Beach Park. Beth Murphey 877-681-7223 ext 1, www.redrockco.com

MAY 17 Tempe International Triathlon. 6:30 am.

Triathlon. Tempe Beach Park, Tempe, AZ. Jonathan Grinder 928-607-6737.

MAY 25 Sahuarita Lake Triathlon. >> Olympic.

Best of the US

qualifier. Rancho Sahuarita, Tucson. www.tristucson.com

CLUBS 1st Triathlon/Durapulse. Training valley-wide for all levels. Practice begins (officially) in August 23rd, 2008, 7 am - but you can start early at no additional cost. Brian Collins 480-826-3076.

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

Weekly bike rides at Pecos and Usery Pass. All ages and abilities Dr. Jeffrey Banas. 480-633-6837, www.

AzTriClub.com.

First Wave Tri. Valley wide workouts and meetings, check web site for current meeting locations & times. www.firstwavetri.com.

TriScottsdale. For all levels. Regular rides, runs and swim workouts. www.triscottsdale.org Haus Triathlon. Based on friends, fitness, and attainment of personal goals.

Beginner to Kona; Weekday and weekend group workouts with periodic social gatherings. www.haustriathlon.com Landis Triathlon Club. Open for all levels. Training rides, runs and swims.

Informative club meetings -with speakers. Landis Cyclery, 480-730-1081, 602-430-1043, mike@mikehughes1. com, www.landistriclub.com.

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

Tri-Cats U of A Triathlon Club. U of A Student Recreation Center. 520-2415437, tomcbrown1@home.com. www. clubs.arizona.edu/~tricats/.

Triple Sports Tri 101 Clinic. A free beginner triathlon overview held from 6 to 7 pm the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Triple Sports, Registration not required. 4032 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale. www. triplesports.com, 480-994-1174.

Tucson Desert Heat Triathlon Club.

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

Whole Body Coaching.

Comprehensive, custom triathlon coaching. All abilities welcome.

Ironman experienced. Tod Miller 602275-9177, wholebodycoaching.com.

HIKING/ CLIMBING APRIL 11 4th Annual Measure of Love Charity Hike. 8 am. Run. McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Fountain Hills. Emily Laats 602-955-4050.

CLUBS Arizona Mountaineering Club.

Mondays @ 7 pm. Two public rock climbing courses per yr, other outdoor courses & outings. Los Olivos Senior Center, Phoenix.

602-485-1198, 623-878-2485, coaltionazbicyclists@yahoo.com, www.azmountaineeringclub.org.

Arizona Trailblazers Hiking Group.

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

AZ on the Rocks. Arizona’s largest indoor climbing gym. Fully air-conditioned, showers, fitness equipment, yoga. Beginners welcome. Classes for all levels and ages. Near Bell Rd. off the 101 Fwy., Scottsdale. 480502-9777, www.AZontheRocks.com.

Backcountry Hiking Club. Active adults schedule, lots of day hikes from easy to experienced.

Backpacking, car camping, cycling, & other fitness fun. Monthly potlucks. 602-280-7647, Tom

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Canine Hiking Club of Arizona. 3-5 hikes per month. All ages, skill levels & dogs welcome. 623-516-9422, jdeben@hotmail.com.

Central Arizona Backpackers Assoc.

1st Wednesdays, 7:30 pm. Pyle Adult Center, 655 E. Southern, Tempe.

American Hiking Society affiliate. Off trail backpacking. 602-438-9628.

Flagstaff Hiking Club. Backpacking, car camping, bicycling & crosscountry skiing. 520-774-1068. erora@earthlink.net .

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

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

480-706-4824.

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

Phoenix Trail Mix. Guided outdoor programs in the city’s desert and mountain preserves. 602-495-0222, www.phonix.gov/PARK/hikes.html.

Senior Trekkers Club. 3-4M. Thursdays 8am. Meet at Sabino Canyon Visitors Center, Tucson.

Social hikes for those over 50.

Emory 520-296-7795.

Solid Rock Climbing. Kids classes, boy and girl scout programs and climbing competitions offered on a regular basis. I-17 and Pinnacle Peak. 623-587-7625, www. solidrockgym.com.

Southern Arizona Hiking Club.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tucson Orienteering Club. For beginners to experienced orienteerers.

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

Wandering Soles Hiking Club. 1st Tuesdays. Weekly hikes throughout Arizona. Members ages 25-40.

Boulders, 530 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe. 602-222-8665. http://www. wanderingsoles.info/.

southwest, and is one of the largest outdoor clubs in the nation. Mark Gaylor 602-274-5840.

Friday Night Skate. 1st Fridays 7:30 pm. Phoenix Public Library, www. azinline.org.

Tucson Inline SK8 Club. Sundays.

Afternoon social skate. Fast Eddie 520-722-4044, fstedysk8@yahoo. com, www.skatetucson.org.

Tucson Roller Derby. FebruarySeptember games. kimsin@ tucsonrollerderby.com.

Arizona Inline Skating Association.

Sunday Mornings. Skate Classes offered at Parks & Rec. in Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Glendale & Chandler. 602-361-6616, www.azinline. org. predatorspeed.org/azinline.php.

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ROWING/ PADDLING MARCH 28-29 Annual Arizona Dragon Boat >> 6th Festival. Two day paddling festival.

Tempe Town Lake. www.azdba.com

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

Arizona Dragon Diva’s. Women’s dragon boat team now forming, all abilities welcome. Practices Tempe Town Lake. http://members.cox.net. azdivadragons/.

Central Arizona Paddlers Club. Open to novice & veteran paddlers. Events, gear sales, trip reports & more.

CAPC, PO Box 27257, Tempe. 85285.

City of Tempe Rowing Classes.

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

City of Peoria Outdoor Adventure Kayaking Classes. ACA certified classes for adults and children. Ongoing at Lake Pleasant. Call 623-773-7725.

Desert Paddlers Club. Last Wednesday of the Month 7 – 9 pm. Anyone who paddles, all are welcome. 107 East Broadway, Tempe. Pete 480-7551924, Bigduck@go-permagrin.com.

Na Leo ‘O Ke Kai Outrigger Canoe Club. Weekend practices open to novice and experienced paddlers.

Tempe Town Lake. 623-875-2682, www.azpaddlers.org.

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

RUNNING/ WALKING MARCH 7 4th Annual Kids Chance of Arizona. 8 am. Fun Run/walk. Kiwanis Park-off Baseline Road Tempe. Laura Fisher 602-399-2740.

MARCH 8 Sunrise at Old Tucson Cross Country

Trail Run. 4M run, 1M fun run. 8 am. Old Tucson Studios, Tucson.

Randy Accetta 520-991-0733, www. azroadrunners.org.

Get out for the Kids 5k. 8:15 am.

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Williams 602-318-7872, www. patsrun.com Brian Mickelsen Memorial Half Marathon, 10K, 2 Mile Run/Walk.

7:30 am. Run. Cottonwood Riverfront Park Cottonwood. Ryan Bigelow/Lin Mickelsen 928-639-3200.

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Walk for Wishes; Pancakes and Pajamas. 9 am. Run. Steele Indian School Park Phoenix. Make a Wish 602-395-9474.

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Dianna Conant 480-242-4815, www. arizonarunningeventsco.com St. Patrick’s Day 4 Mile Run/Walk Run. 5 pm. Old Town Scottsdale.

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MARCH 22 Run for Ryan House at DC Ranch.

10k Run, 5k Run, 5k Walk 1M Fun Run. 7 am. Market St. at DC Ranch, Scottsdale. 602-277-4333. www. raceplaceevents.com Laura’s Run 5k. 9 am. Scottsdale Sports Complex, Bell & Hayden. www.runningmasters.net.

Little Camper 5K Run/Walk. 7:30 am. 5K Run, 5K Walk. Thunderbird Paseo Park (south of Thunderbird Rd) Glendale.

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MARCH 29 Helping Hands for Single Moms 5K Walk-N-Run for Success. 8 am. ASU West campus Glendale. Chris Coffman 602-7967875, www.helpsinglemoms.org.

APRIL 4 Havasu Half. 7:30 am. Run. The Shops at Lake Havasu Lake Havasu.

Karen Opperud 928-453-4936.

Pioneer Days 5k Run/Walk. 8 am.

Johnny E. Osuna Memorial Park Peoria. www.runningmasters.net.

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Wild Horse Pass, Chandler. www. dcbadventures.com Zane Grey Highline Trail 50 Mile Endurance Run. 5 am. 50 Mile Ultra/ Trail, Run. The Highline Trail from Pine to Christopher Creek, Payson.

Joe Galope 602-380-4797.

MAY 2 Spin Psycle. Two people, One >> bike, ride and tie, mud run.

MacDonalds Ranch, Scottsdale. www.spinpsycle.com.

Prescott YMCA Whiskey Row Marathon. 6 am. Run. Laura Winniford 928-445-7221 ext 21.

Courthouse Square and surrounding streets Prescott.

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MAY 31 N’ Roll San Diego. 26.2 >> Rock miles. Balboa Park San Diego.

800-311-1255. www.rnrmarathon.com.

CLUBS 1st Marathon. Saturdays. Marathon training program for runners & walkers. Step by Step coaching taking the novice, weekend or experienced runner through a marathon-training schedule. Experienced coaching for all levels. Brian, 480-358-0488. www.1stmarathon.com.

American Diabetes Association.

TEAM DIABETES. Walk. Run. Cure.

Join us and help children and adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Training programs designed for all levels with a supportive TEAM environment! Michelle, 602-8614731 x7095.

Marathon Coaching Consultants.

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

Track workouts: Tuesday and Wednesday. Coach David Allison: 480326-1495, www.marathoncoachaz.com.

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

Performance Footwear. Group runs Wed. nights at 7 pm and Sat. mornings at 6 am. All ability levels welcome! Groups leaders are all experienced runners. NE corner of Rural and University, 725 S. Rural Rd. #C105. 480-829-7473, www. performancefootwear.net Phoenix Bobcats Track & Field Club. Mon.-Fri. 5:30-7 pm. Shadow Mountain High School 29th St. & Shea. Training for all ages & coaching

by Erwin D. Jones. 602-392-3599, bobcatcoach@hotmail.com.

Phoenix Hash House Harriers. A drinking club with a running problem hosts non-competitive “Hare &

Hound” runs “hashes” each Sat. at various locations. 602-230-JERX, http://phoenixhhh.org/.

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

Run AZ, 48th & Warner, Ahwatukee.

480-592-0900.

RunFar Arizona. West Valley half and full marathon training, and general running program. www.runfaraz. com, runfaraz@cox.net.

Running Arizona. Have fun while training to run distances from 5k to marathons. Coaching on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Phoenix, Scottsdale, Gilbert. Richard 602-3730438, www.runningarizona.com.

Rx Running. Comprehensive, individualized programs. Flexible meeting times.

Nationally certified running coaches.

480-491-3506, www.RxRunning.com, coach@RxRunning.com Scottsdale Running Company. Tue. & Thurs. runs 6:30 pm, 6:30 am Sat. 6941 N. Hayden #B-4. 480-9484436, www.scottsdalerunningco.com.

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

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

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

The Running Shop. Weekly Wednesday morning group runs.

6:15 pm. Open to everyone. 3055 N Campbell suite 153, 520-325-5097.

Zonie Hash House Harriers. Regularly scheduled hare & hound chases, generally in the Chandler/Tempe area.

480–821-0471, www.zoniehhh.org.

SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS/ CLASSES ONGOING Core Classes. Dynamic and challenging 60 minutes, designed to strengthen the core of the individual while incorporating the entire body and increasing endurance, flexibility, strength and power. Phoenix /4440 N. 36th St. Suite 240 / 602-956-4040/ Kraemer@ endurancerehab.com Scottsdale/ 9376 E. Bahia Dr. / 480-556-8406 / Brandon@endurancerehab.com or Andi@endurancerehab.com www. endurancerehab.com.

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