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May 2004 Issue 5/7/04 10:12 AM Page 1

By Dave WardPublisher

While taking my turn drivinga support vehicle during our tripalong the White Rim Trail inMoab, Utah, I saw my friend,Gerry, who was driving the othersupport vehicle, stopped upahead. As I pulled up behind hisvehicle, he was standing on therim at the head of a largecanyon, looking out over themajestic formations. As I gotout of my vehicle, and walked toover to him, he said, “This hasto be the most beautiful place Ihave ever seen.”

Just last week, the DeseretNews had a quiz on Utah geog-

raphy, and one of the questionswas, “The steepest paved road inUtah is?” Know the answer? Itis U-143 from Parowan to CedarBreaks National Park. Severalyears ago, while staying a fewsummer days in Brianhead, Irode down to Parowan and backup to Brianhead. As I wasgeared down to my lowest gear,going so slow I wondered if Iwas going to fall over as I strug-gled to turn the pedals, Ithought, “This has to be thesteepest road I have ever ridden.”Turns out it was.

A few years ago, I pennedwhat I feel is my best columnever, or at least the most mean-ingful to me. It was about

remembering and reminiscing asI rode one of my favorite Idahoroutes, a quiet course fromMalad to Pocatello.

What I am leading up to isthis: Our Intermountain area hasgreat variety and some of thebest bicycling to be had any-where. From red sandstone andslickrock routes in Moab toRocky Mountain alpine moun-tain passes to lonely countryroads rolling through wideexpanses of sagebrush and dry-farmed wheat fields, pure enjoy-ment awaits the adventurouscyclist.

For those masochists whoenjoy climbing, great ridesabound. The climb fromJackson to the top of Teton Passis a great workout, rewardingyou with a magnificent view ofthe Jackson Hole area. For thereal hardcore, descend down theother side to Victor, grab somerefreshment, and then head backto the top. Be ready to stay onthe brakes during the finaldescent back to Jackson.

Another favorite climb ofmine is the Nebo Loop fromPayson to Nephi. Also challeng-ing is the climb from Beaver tothe Elk Meadows Ski area. Infact, climbs to any ski area arelikely to be rigorous and scenic.I do the climbs to Brighton andAlta somewhat regularly, giventheir close proximity to SaltLake. I have also done theclimb from Boise to BogusBasin. Many of these, asidefrom those in the Wasatch Front,have the additional benefit ofvirtually no traffic during thesummer cycling season.

I have spotted many rides thatI still have on my list to dosomeday. So many times whiletraveling a new road in my car, Ifind myself wishing I were on abike, and I add that route to mylist. For example, there is thatexit off I-15 just north of Malad.The road takes off to Westonover in the Cache Valley, and hasbeen piquing my interest foryears. Maybe this summer.

Anyway, the foregoing isonly representative of all there isavailable to ride. I could writeabout many more, and certainlymost of you could create anequal list without mentioningthose I have described. Themarvelous thing is, most of theseare accessible within one tothree hours of driving time, andcertainly readily reachable for aweekend sojourn.

So, now that the cycling sea-son is in full swing, get out thereand ride. Also, be adventurousand do some new routes. It willexpand your riding pleasure, andleave you hungry for more. Thiswill be a great summer to ride.Let’s do it.

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Cover Photo: Kathy Sherwin, Cannondale, at Aardvark’sShowdown at 5-Mile Pass, May 1, 2004.

Photo: Dave Iltis

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SPEAKING OF SPOKES

This will be a This will be a Great Summer to RideGreat Summer to Ride

The 5th Annual Moab Mountain Unicycling (MUni) Festival heldMarch 26-28th, drew a record number of riders for any such eventever held in the U.S. 130 Unicyclists tested their riding skills in therugged terrain of Slickrock in Moab Utah. Information about theevent can be found at moabmunifest.com.

photo: John Foss, Amasa Back trailhead

May 2004 Issue 5/7/04 10:12 AM Page 2

By Gregg Bromka

Springtime is in full bloom,your mountain bike is gettingdusty (from trail use not from win-ter’s neglect), and the BonnevilleShoreline Trail is becoming a bittoo familiar. The Wasatch Rangetowers overhead, and vestiges ofwinter cling stubbornly to morethan just the mountain tops.Itching for alpine singletrack?Then the Mill Creek Pipeline Trailwill satisfy your craving in themean time.

Mill Creek Pipeline Trail is theperfect ride for those wanting toexperience the joy of singletrackwithout having to scale entiremountains. The path follows anold water flume line high up onthe side of Mill Creek Canyon,curving into forested hollows andout across sunny slopes. Alongmuch of the trail, the views ofMill Creek Canyon, its attendantpeaks, and the distant Salt LakeValley are fetching, if not superla-tive. Water flows downhill and sodoes the Pipeline Trail with thelion’s share no more turbulent thana trickling brook. No shuttle? Noproblem. With four trailheads onMill Creek Canyon Road, PipelineTrail can be ridden as a number ofloops varying from easy to moder-ate, combining paved road and dirttrail.

Details: Don’t get duped into tak-ing Lambs Canyon or Mount AireTrails from the Elbow Fork trail-head (they’re nasty climbs). Theinconspicuously signed PipelineTrail is about 100 feet down fromthe roadside parking area. After aninitially rough section of smallangular rocks, the trail smooths tohard-packed dirt. Still, you mustconcentrate on your front wheelbecause the trail is narrow withsteep slopes brushing by yourright shoulder and droppingsharply beneath your left pedal.Eyes forward; don’t look down!The trail is more comforting far-ther on as it runs through a tunnelof oak, maple, and knee-highgrasses. A pronounced right bend,which affords a grand view ofPorter Fork, Mount Raymond, andGobblers Knob across the canyon,announces the initially steep

descent into Burch Hollow. A mel-low roll through an archway oftimber may make you day dream,but don’t. Ahead is a ruggeddescent around six sharp switch-backs. Be cool, not lame—ride it,don’t slide it! When you come to aT-junction, you can go left to theBurch Hollow trailhead or right tocontinue on the Pipeline Trail.

Going right, naturally, the trailcontours the canyon’s steep slopesonce more. Portions are sunny,treeless, and scenic; others areenveloped by a wooded canopy.After a mile, the trail splits with-out warning; stay right and powerup a sharp ramp dubbed "suckerhill." If you aren’t quick with theshifters, you’ll understand.

(Straight is a dead end.) One-halfmile farther, you reach a foot-bridge over Church Fork creek.Go left to bail out to Mill CreekRoad through the Church Forkpicnic area or go straight to con-tinue on the Pipeline Trail (right isa painful climb up to GrandeurPeak).

Over the next 2 miles, the trailcontinues weaving into forestedhollows and out across treelessslopes where views are incredible.Come to the junction inRattlesnake Gulch, and square upfor the sharp descent to the trail-head. It’s steep, loose, and techni-cal. Do your best to not skid whendropping over the rocks, skitteringon the gravel, and rounding theangular turns. Ride what you canand walk the rest.

The trail continues pastRattlesnake Gulch for anothermile to a viewpoint of the entireSalt Lake Valley that is truly inspi-rational, but the last half mile exitsthe national forest and crosses pri-vate property. Obey any signsrestricting travel.

Location: Lower Mill CreekCanyon

Length/Type: 7.2 miles/One-way(shuttle required)

Tread: All singletrack

Physical Difficulty: Easy (mostlyflat, w/ one steep, rough descent)Technical Difficulty: low-moder-ately high (mostly smooth tread w/some rocks; steep slopes edge the

trail periodically; descent inRattlesnake Gulch is steep & erod-ed)

Elevation Gain: 150 feet; loss:1,460 feet

Trailhead Access: From I-215,take Exit 3 for 3900 South (if trav-eling southbound), or exit 4 for3900 South (if traveling north-bound). Go to the intersection of3800 South and WasatchBoulevard and turn right on MillCreek Canyon Road. The fee sta-tion is in .7 mile; RattlesnakeGulch is .7 mile past the fee sta-tion. Leave one vehicle here andshuttle 4.7 miles up Mill CreekCanyon Road to the Elbow Forktrailhead.

Know Before You Go:*Mill Creek Canyon is a fee-usearea. Vehicles pay the fee uponexiting the canyon ($2.25 in2003). Bicyclists are not charged afee.*Mill Creek Canyon Road isclosed to vehicles above MapleGrove Picnic Area from November1 June 30 (4 miles from the feestation).*Dogs must be leashed on thistrail on even-numbered calendardays. Dogs can be off-leash onodd-numbered calendar days

Excerpted from MountainBiking Utah’s Wasatch Frontby Gregg Bromka. Availableat your favorite bike shop orat cyclingutah.com.

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By Charles Pekow

Bicycle trails aren’t just forbicycles, though many were builtmainly for them in mind. Butwithin a few years, communitiesare likely to alter design toaccommodate the multitude ofother users. The FederalHighway Administration(FHWA) commissioned a studythat says that users are usingsuch a variety of vehicles onmulti-use trails that the currentstandards designed for bicyclessimply don’t meet everyone’sneeds.

Most communities designtrails based on the Guide toDevelopment of BicycleFacilities produced by theAmerican Association of StateHighway & TransportationOfficials (AASHTO). The guide-lines recommend dimensions forstopping, turning, trail width,etc. on the needs of the riders of60-inch bicycles that don’t takeup more than two and a half feetof width.

But ride any trail on a goodday and in addition to encounter-ing the historical mix of otherbicyclists, pedestrians and jog-gers; you’re going to contendwith types of traffic that eitherdidn’t exist hadn’t hit main-stream a decade ago. You’ve gotto ring your bell to alert travelersusing inline skates, babystrollers (those designed forwalkers and runners), kick scoot-ers, skateboards, electric bicy-cles, segways, plus manual andpower wheelchairs. Not to men-tion tandems, recumbent bikes,bike trailers for children andcargo, hand cycles, adult andchildren’s tricycles and evenfour- and six-person quadracy-cles.

And the sharing issue alsoinvolves bike lanes on roadways

– as users of other means oftransport, notably inline skaters,want to use bike lanes. Somejurisdictions allow the skaters touse local streets and some statelegislatures are considering mea-sures to allow them to.

So Sprinkle Consulting ofLutz, FL prepared a paper forFHWA called "Characteristics ofEmerging Road & Trail Users &Their Safety," recommendingreconsidering trail design toaccommodate the multitude of

new users. If AASHTO adoptsthem and FHWA pushes them,they are likely to become thenorm for new trails. Sprinkletested trail users in three loca-tions around the country, includ-ing the San Lorenzo River Trailin Santa Cruz. Sprinkle foundthat much previous research hasfocused on safety but not traildesign.

Bikes with trailers, recum-bents and power wheelchairsneed more width. "The recom-mended two-way minimum trailwidth of 10 feet gave most userstraveling single file in oppositedirections enough room to passeach other, though some onlybarely," Sprinkle concluded.

A few other problemsSprinkle found with current stan-dards and possible solutions:• Riders of vehicles with morethan two wheels or cycles longerthan traditional bikes either can’tmake U-turns on 10-foot paths –or can barely make it. Handcyclists, for instance, may need15 or 20 feet and often have toturn around in stages. Designersmay want to consider widerturnaround areas, if not widerpaths.• One fundamental flaw withAASHTO’s recommended 10-foot minimum path width: whileit accounts for two-way trafficand passing room, it doesn’tconsider traffic volume. And itreally doesn’t work for inlineskaters, who need more space

than other users (almost fivefeet) because they swerve fromside, while most users can travelin a relatively straight line. Twoskaters traveling in oppositedirections on a 10-foot pathwould just barely miss eachother if they stick to their side ofthe road.• When the trail meets the road,all users may not be able tocross safely. AASHTO recom-mended traffic signal timingbased on the six-foot bicycle.But trailers, recumbents, handcycles and quadracycles withlonger length take longer time tocross the road. So "the AASHTOvalue is not sufficiently long forthese user types, with potentiallyserious consequences," Sprinklewarns.• AASHTO recommends at leastfour feet in width for any lane,which works for bicyclists, butnot for motorized wheelchairsand quadracycles.• Standards for "refuge islands"between lanes of opposing trafficwhere a path crosses a roadwaywon’t work for recumbents,trailers and hand cycles. AASH-TO calls six feet "poor," eightfeet "satisfactory," and 10 feet"good." But trailers take up toeight feet and can barely fit.Current standards could causenightmare scenarios where kidsin a trailer get whacked by a car.

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By Dave IltisEditor

On a perfect day for racing,with temperatures in the low 70's,clear skies, 350 or so riders, and arelatively firm course, KathySherwin (Cannondale) and BartGillespie (Biogen/Idec) scrawledtheir signatures on the 11-mileloop in Aardvark's Showdown at5-Mile Pass. Gillespie took off inthe first 300 meters and neverlooked back, building a solidmulti-minute lead by the end ofthe first lap that he held until thefinish of the four-lap Pro race. "Itreated it like a cyclocross race. Iwanted to get out in front, pick aline, and stay steady," Gillespiesaid. Just off a several week restperiod where he rode severalMS150's in support of theMultiple Sclerosis Society, helooked quite relaxed when hecrossed the finish line. ToddTanner (Guthrie) finished secondbefore deciding whether or not toride back to the Salt Lake Valleyto train for the marathon cross-country category in the NORBANational Championship Series(NCS).

In the women's Pro event,Kathy Sherwin followed the samestrategy as Gillespie in her deci-sive win. "I felt surprisingly welldespite waking up with a headcold this morning." Sherwin islooking forward to competing inall of the NCS races this year andis shooting for a top 15 finish inone of the events. She's also plan-ning on competing in the twoWorld Cups to be held in Canada.Cindi Hansen (mtbchick) tooksecond and commented on thecrowd support, "It's so nice to gothrough the start finish and havepeople yelling for you. It feels sogood and gives you a little extra."

5-Mile Pass was the third oftwelve races in the IntermountainCup Series.

See results on page 16 and findmore mountain bike races in thecalendar on page 14.

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MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING

PPerfect 5-Mile Perfect 5-Mile PassassC o l l e c t i v e S e e k s V o l u n t e e r sC o l l e c t i v e S e e k s V o l u n t e e r s

Do you like bikes? Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is looking for volunteers tohelp towards its mission of promoting cycling as an effective andsustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner,healthier, and safer society. Volunteers can refurbish bikes that aredelivered back into the community through various programs such asNavajo Santa, the public bike shop at the Glendale Plaza, and afterschool YouthCity courses. Volunteers are needed for the followingactivities:

YouthCity Instructor: Youthcity is an after school program located atthe Central City building (600 S 300 E) where we teach the BicycleBonanza course to about 10 kids. They choose a used bike, strip itdown, clean the parts while the frame/fork gets painted, and thenrebuild their bike. Mechanics skills are a plus, but patience and adesire to mentor are a must. The course is 4:30-5pm Monday andWednesday afternoons. Call Jonathan 688-0183.

Fundraiser: The Collective is operating on a very low budget andwill need increased funding to start new programs and enhance cur-rent operations. You to not need previous experience to startfundraising, but you do need to share our passion for bicycle advoca-cy. Call Jason 485-2906.

Farmer's Market: Providing free valet parking and tune-ups duringeach Downtown Farmer's Market is darn fun, and we could use somehelp throughout the summer staffing our booth. There are alsoopportunities right now to help improve traffic problems at theMarket by working on and planning new ideas with the DowntownAlliance. Call Edward 891-8289.

Director/Organizer: We have the following projects in the planningstage - community bike shop, outreach education, bike rodeos, juniorracing, cycle art, etc. You could step in and take the reins on a newproject or expand an existing one. If you are interested, call Jason at485-2906.

Construction Laborer: The Collective is in the process of refurbish-ing a large space in the Glendale Plaza (1250 E 1200 S) for use as ashop and we could use help with electrical, plumbing, paint, wallrepair, etc. Call Jason for more info at 485-2906.

For more information on the Collective, visit www.slcbikecollec-tive.org.

Top: Bart Gillespie looking fresh at the finish.Bottom: The rest of the Pro Men’s field. Photos: Dave IltisSee more photos at www.cyclingutah.com.

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Bikeman.comSponsors - Contact - Dave Leikam, 801-537-5876, [email protected] - www.bikeman.comType of Cycling - MTB racing andsome road racingLocation - Salt Lake CityClub Statement - TeamBikeman.com is new to the Utahscene in 2004, but has been goingstrong in Maine and the Northeastfor years. We are proud to be a partof the Bikeman.com family.Our goalis to have fun racing, improve per-sonal fitness and raise money forour favorite charity- The AmericanLung Association. We are a smallgroup but welcome new members ofall abilities. Watch for us at theICUP races!

Lazy Dogs Mountain Bike ClubSponsors - Mad Dog CyclesContact - Dan Christopherson 801-360-1483, [email protected] - maddogcycles.com ormaddogcycles.com/site/page.cfm?PageID=103Type of Cycling - Mountain BikingLocation - Mad Dog Cycles 736 S.State Street, Orem Ut, 84058Club Statement - Lazy DogsMountain Bike Club has been orga-nized to help promote cycling andcreate a friendly atmostphere for allability levels of mountain bikers.We are going on our second yearand are exited for the future. We areriding weekly alternatingWednesdays and Saturdays. We willalso be working on improving trialsand offering bike maintance clinics.

MiDuole/ 9th & 9thSponsors - Barbacoa, ContenderBicyclesContact - Robert Keller,[email protected], 801-583-5542Website - www.miduole.com; orwww.9thand9th.comType of Cycling - Road Racing,Centuries, Day toursLocation - Salt Lake CityClub Statement - Mi Duole, rough-ly translated from the Italian as Isuffer, is one of the oldest bicycleracing teams in the IntermountainWest, having formed in Salt LakeCity in 1984. Alumni include found-ing member Marty Jemison, previ-ously with the U.S. Postal Serviceteam, and Levi Leipheimer, formerlywith the U.S. Postal Service Team,and currently with Rabobank.Currently, the club has a group ofmembers who race the criterium andUCA series races, and others whoconcentrate on weekend centuryrides and longer road races, espe-

cially Lotoja and climbing events.There are many who race, and manywho don't. The purpose of the clubis to provide companionship andsupport to riders with a fairly broadrange of cycling abilities.

No Limits Cycling Sponsors - Deltec Cozmo, DiabetesSpecialty Center, Bicycle Center,Steve Story & Associates, BinghamCyclery Contact - Kim Hale or PeterHoogenboom, 801-771-4532 or 801-585-5508, [email protected] [email protected] - www.nolimitscycling.orgType of Cycling - Road RacingLocation - Ogden and Salt LakeCityClub Statement - No LimitsCycling is a newly formed club forcyclists with diabetes and family orfriends of people with diabetes. NoLimits Cycling promotes an activehealthy lifestyle for all members butespecially those with diabetes. NoLimits is open to all types of ridersand experience levels and will caterrides to all levels. No Limits meetson Monday nights, alternatingbetween Ogden and Salt Lake, for a25-40 mile ride at a moderate pace.We will also be conducting a month-ly biking and diabetes educationclasses to club members.Membership is $50.00 for individualand $75.00 for a family.

Porcupine Pub andGrille/Contender BicyclesSponsors - Porcupine Pub andGrille, Contender Bicycles, FirstEndurance, Riverbend Dental, BackIn Motion Chiropractic, Help 2 HealFoundation, Cook-Sanders Assoc.Contact - Aaron Jordin, 801-712-9701, [email protected] - Type of Cycling - Location - Salt Lake CityClub Statement - Our club has a 2pronged mission. The first is to sup-port cycling in our community bypromoting cycling related events, beheavily involved in the local bicyclerace scene and to have fun on thebike. Our second mission is to giveback to the community. We do thisby supporting the Help 2 HealFoundation (a nonprofit cancer sup-port organization help2heal.org) byraising money for the organization.The club sponsors two major races,Hell of the North and The BigCottonwood Hillclimb, where allproceeds go to Help 2 Heal.Individuals on the team are alsoasked to raise money throughout theyear. The Club is open to anyoneinterested in supporting cycling ,ourcommunity, and having fun on thebike.

Rocky Mountain Cycling Club(RMCC)Sponsors - Rhodes Bake-N-Serve,Contender Bicycles,TrainingBible.comContact - Jess Dear, 801-808-1137,[email protected] - www.rmcconline.comType of Cycling - Road Racingand Recreational Road Touring andall other types.Location - Salt Lake City, 9th East& 9th South (where most of ourclub rides begin)Club Statement - Join one of theoldest and best cycling clubs alongthe Wasatch Front. RMCC has beenracing, riding and having fun on theroad for over a decade! RMCC isboth a club and a race team, so nomatter what your level of interest,we have a group of riders who canhelp take your riding to the nextlevel. Everyone is welcome, so giveus a call.

Team SugarSponsors - White Pine Touring inPark City,Gary Fisher, Clif Bar,Hydrapak, Sports Instruments,Silver Mountain Sports Club, ReefSandals, Kavu, Tommy Knockers,The No Name Saloon, FrontierBank, U.S. Bank, The Canyons, andBunya Bunya.Contact - Brook Shinsky, 435-901-0224,[email protected] -www.whitepinetouring.comType of Cycling - mountain bikeracingLocation - Park CityClub Statement - Team Sugar is agroup of 9 women based in ParkCity, Utah and Our goals go waybeyond kicking butt!We hope tobring the fun back to racing, as wellas to get as many women as possibleinto mountain biking.We host freelearn to ride clinics based out ofWhite Pine Touring every Tuesdayat 6:00 pm.We welcome women ofall ages and abilities, and rentals areavailable. Call 435-649-8710 formore information.

Utah State University CyclingClubSponsors - Utah State University,Electrical Wholesale SupplyContact - Lynn Dudley, NeilMiner, Tommy Murphy , 435-770-0367, 435-787-8556,[email protected],[email protected] /[email protected] - www.usu.edu/cyclingType of Cycling - Road, Mtn,Cyclo-X, NCCA AffiliatedLocation - Utah State University -Logan, Utah

Club Statement - The USU CyclingClub was established in 2000 tooffer USU students the opportunityto race under the governing body ofthe National Collegiate CyclingAssociation (NCCA). The USUCycling Club competes in the RockyMountain Collegiate CyclingConference against schools fromSouthern Idaho, Colorado,Wyoming, New Mexico and Utah.There are over 15 schools that com-pete in the Rocky MountainConference including local rivalsWeber State University andUniversity of Utah. In order to racewith an NCCA team, individualsmust be an enrolled student of thesponsoring university, purchase aNORBA or USCF collegiate racingpermit, fulfill all NCCA eligibilityguidelines and sponsoring club anduniversity guidelines. The USUCycling Club also offers regularclub memberships for students,alumni, and to the public.

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Evanston, Wyoming Cycling ClubSponsors - All WestCommunications, Bear River Lodge,Bootworks of Park City, BPAmerica, BBX Ranch/PutnamBison, ChevronTexaco, City ofEvanston, City of Kamas, Domino'sPizza, Evanston Regional Hospital,Jack Jarose & Son, JB's Restaurants,Pacific Power, Uinta Engineering &Surveying, Inc., Wasatch CacheNational ForestContact - Rick Slagowski,President, [email protected] Mike Swick, [email protected] - ClubWebsite:www.evanstonwycycling-club.comType of Cycling - Road Racing,Road Touring and Mountain BikeRacing, Mountain Recreational Location - Evanston, WyomingClub Statement - The purposes ofthe Evanston, Wyoming CyclingClub are as follows: To assist andcooperate with the City of Evanston,Wyoming and other communitygroups in the promotion and coordi-nation of bicycling events and activ-ities, and other events. To helpdevelop bicycle trails and to pro-mote and market such trails for roadbicyclists and mountain bicycliststhrough the Evanston, WyomingBike Ride Guide. To promote bicy-cle safety and education for youththrough community programs. Toactively generate broad public sup-port and community interest in andfor the promotion, development andmaintenance of bicycle riding ashealthy outdoor recreation and aseconomic development for the Cityof Evanston and Uinta County. TheCycling Club in partnership with theCity of Evanston helps coordinatethe All West Communications HighUintas Classic Bicycle Stage Raceand the Wolverine Ridge XCMountain Bike Race.

Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts (ICE)Sponsors - Idaho Orthopaedic andSports Medicine Clinic at IdahoState UniversityContact - Rob Van Kirk, 208-282-

2503, [email protected] - www.idahocycling.comType of Cycling - road racing andtouring, commuting, mt. bike rac-ing/recreationalLocation - Pocatello, IdahoClub Statement - ICE promotesroad racing, touring, and commutingin southeastern Idaho.Many ICEmembers are avid mountain bikeriders as well.The club is about fiveyears old and is the current incarna-tion of a series of clubs that haveexisted in Pocatello over theyears.ICE promotes a Tuesday nightcriterium series, now in its 8th year,the Tour of Marsh Creek Valley, nowin its 7th year, and the Gate CityGrind Stage Race, now in its 6thyear.In addition, ICE members helpin conducting cycling events at theIdaho Special Olympics StateGames and at the Southeast IdahoSenior Games.The club is active inpromoting the creation and mainte-nance of bike paths and bicyclecommuting in general.

Lactic Acid Cycling, Race TeamName: IMT / BOC Sports MedicineSponsors - IMT (Idaho MountainTouring), Boise Orthopedic Center,(BOC) Sports Medicine, Cateye,Giro, Smith, ISMI (Idaho SportsMedicine Institute), Gold's Gym,Voler Team ApparelContact - Michael Coffman, 208-386-9711, [email protected] - www.lacticacidcycling.orgType of Cycling - Combination ofRoad Racing, Mtn Bike Racing, andrecreational riding on and off road.Location - Boise, IdahoClub Statement - Lactic AcidCycling is one of the premiercycling clubs in the treasure val-ley.We promote cycling through ourwell organized recreational rides, bysupporting a road and mtn bike raceteam, and y promoting two races,the Eagle Hills Circuit Race and theMorning After Criterium. Over theyears our club has been able to buildon previous years accomplishments,with 2004 looking to be anotheryear of continued growth.

UCJH-United Cyclist of JacksonHoleSponsors - Jackson Hole MountainResort, Clif Bar, Fitzgerald’sBicycles, Hoback Sports, The EdgeSports, Teton Cycleworks, WilsonBackcountry Sports, JH AthleticClub, Pearl Street BagelsContact - Robin McGee,[email protected], 307-732-1911Website - www.ucjh.orgType of Cycling - Type of Cycling– Road, MTB, Juniors, TrailAdvocacyLocation - Jackson, WYClub Statement - To support andencourage all forms of cycling in JHfor all levels and ages of riders, pro-vide training rides and races forlocal cyclists, and improve cyclingconditions in JH through advocacyand trailwork.

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"Y’all tryin to foller that crazybike race that’s a comin through?They’z goin up and over themountain, but I don’t know what’dmake somebody wanna ride apedal bike over that thing."Translated, that meant that ourstop for gas was on the correcttwisty and hilly bit of glassysmooth, tree-lined asphalt, as theRoute 211 crew found itself in thenation’s southland in late April forthe second annual Tour de Georgiastage race. "Oh yeah Buddy, we’regonna watch ‘em come by. We gotour flags and signs ready, gonnasee that Lance guy, and that I-tal-ian guy, the good lookin one weseen on the news last night. This isthe biggest thing to come throughhere since Sherman!"

The Tour de Georgia hasbecome the largest and most pres-tigious US race in only its secondyear, and this year it attracted astellar field for the event, orga-nized to benefit the GeorgiaCancer Coalition. The pelotonincluded notables Bobby Julichand several of his CSC teammates,a red-hot Chris Horner, SuperMario Cipollini, and overall win-ner Lance Armstrong with eight ofhis US Postal mates.

Beginning in the relative flat-lands of central Georgia and mak-ing its way to the surprisinglysteep and long climbs in the north-east portion of the state, the racewas terrific; the closest thing tomy fond memories of the CoorsClassic race twenty years ago thatI have experienced. Crowds werepresent in all the small townsalong the route, with schools emp-tying to cheer the peloton as itrolled by, and citizens coming indroves to see what these crazyguys were doing on their "pedalbikes".

This year’s Tour was a seven

stage, 648 mile event that includeda terrific time trial, won by Mr.Armstrong, along with some hotsprint finishes and tough climbs.It is a great early season race, andpromises to be bigger and betternext year. One of the NorthAmerican teams participating inthis year’s event was theNavigators Insurance squad. I wasable to catch up with Salt LakeCity resident Jeff Louder, in hisfifth year as a professional racer,and in his second season withNavigators.

I asked for some of Jeff’sthoughts before the fifth stagefrom Dalton to Dahlonega,, thefirst real climbing stage of therace, and again after the race fin-ished, for his impressions of theevent. Here’s what he told usabout the race, his season and thefield.

" As far as my season has goneso far, I crashed a couple ofweeks ago in Holland and bruisedmy shoulder and ribs, so I haven’tbeen feeling great lately. That hasdelayed my form and put me off abit. I am mostly here to ride for

Chris Baldwin and our sprintersVassili Davidenko and KirkO’Bee, so I hope to do my jobwell and finish well. I am anxiousto get back to Salt Lake to see myfiancée, and sleep in my ownhome for a change. I haven’t sleptin the same bed for more thanthree nights since the season start-ed. It’s kind of the life of a gypsy."

We were happy to see the racecourses lined with spectators, thebest attendance the Route 211crew has seen for a stage racesince the old days of the CoorsClassic. Jeff agreed and pointedto a couple of factors. "Armstrongalways brings a huge atmosphereto American racing. He's so popu-lar that it really changes the race,spectator and exposure wise. Therace was a lot bigger in the pub-lic’s view. I couldn’t believe howmany people were out watchingthe races. It was like a big race inEurope as far as the turnout andthe interest"

"Cipo would be the same but toa much lesser extent. He does addsomething to a race and it was funbumping shoulders with him in thefinale trying to get my guys upthere for the sprint. He also reallywon over a lot of the Americanracers, me included. I had alwaysthought of him as a big ego but hereally is just a character and niceguy. "

I asked Jeff if the presence ofthese major riders changed theracing for the domestic racers oraltered the way the races were rid-den, in terms of controlling therace or tactics. "Its always harderwith more division one teams. But

the strongest teams over all wereAmerican, there’s more motivationon home turf. I would have to saythe real difference isn’t tactics asmuch as sheer strength and thatcomes from being able to buy thestrong riders and then do the hardraces."

The strength of the majorplayers was in evidence during the139 mile fifth stage, as a group ofsix riders got away early andstayed away on the long climb tothe summit of Fort Mountain.This group did not include any ofthe top placings in the generalclassification, and were allowed tobuild up nearly a 13 minute leadon the rolling climbs between FortMountain and the finish in thebeautiful and historic mining townof Dahlonega. Once the yellowjersey of Armstrong was in dangeron the road, US Postal, Julich, andHorner took up the chase. Thepeloton quickly transformed tosingle file and groups began form-ing off the back of it. In a matterof ten or fifteen miles, the leadgroup was less than two minutesahead when Jason McCartney ofTeam Health Net decided hischance for a stage win was now ornever. He attacked, and soloed infor the win ahead of the maingroup of Armstrong, Julich andHorner. Just like that, the yellowjersey was safe again. Jeff Louderfinished the day mid pack at num-ber 62, his work well done.

Armstrong went on to win therace overall two days later as itfinished near Atlanta, pleasing allthe fans who came hoping to seethe five time Tour de France win-

ner showing good early seasonform in his quest for a historicalsixth Tour victory this year.Louder finished the race in 54thplace overall, a great result for arider who was still hurting fromhis crash in Holland. "I really suf-fered through the entire race. Itsbeen a long time since I felt sobad for such a long period. Thecrash definitely put me back a lotand it was frustrating because myform was coming on prior to thefall. That being said, I wasn’tanonymous in the race and I feel Idid contribute to the race and tothe Navigators Insurance team’sgoals. My time trial (Jeff finished26th in the stage four individualtime trial) was a sign that I wasgoing alright

So what’s next for Utah’s pro?"I’m home in Salt Lake City nowbuilding up for the Wachoviaweek, particularly Philly. Afterthat, [I want to] get some goodresults in the summer stage raceslike Beauce and Cascade. SanFrancisco is always a good way togo out so that’s in the back of mymind as well, I'd love to get aresult there."

Jeff told me that some of hisfavorite training in Salt Lake Cityare the weekly RMR races. But"my best memories are probablyfrom the long group rides we usedto do around here. The communityin Salt Lake City is very good,there’s a good core of strong rid-ers. I feel like there was a time notso long ago that everyone couldput away their rivalries and go outfor some long hard rides togeth-er….If I were around more I'dlove to promote that, there’s noth-ing better than going out with 10-20 strong riders for an epic. "

Thanks to Jeff Louder and theTour de Georgia organizers.

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By Bill Harris

After 12 years of racing I’veracked up some good results.60+ Cat 1 wins, Masters 35+National Criterium Champion, 2other National ChampionshipMedals, State RR Champion,State TT Champion, StateCriterium Champion, RMRChampion, Salt Air TTChampion, 2 times UCACriterium Series Champion,Cycling Utah Rider of the Year,Cycling Utah Road Racer of theYear and on and on. However,there is still one award I want toget and it will probably be thebiggest challenge of themall…..Dad of the Year. With that

in mind I have decided to hangup my race wheels for awhile tofocus on my family and ourfuture. We will be moving toCalifornia so I can work in thefamily business and although Iwill continue coaching my racedays are over. One of my clientsrecently said to me "Life is fullof phases, each one better thanthe next". I hope he’s right. Icertainly have enjoyed writingthe "Coach's Corner" over thelast few years and I hope insome way I may have helpedyou out. For my final article Iwant to give you my best coach-ing advice yet and it’s just asimple quote I picked up some-where along the way.

"What the mind sees, theheart believes, the body canachieve"

I have always been a coachthat tries to lead by example andin my final week of racing Iwanted to show just how power-ful this quote is by winning whatwould be my final RockyMountain Raceway Criteriumand winning the criterium at theTour of the Storm for the fifthconsecutive time. After an earlyseason injury sidelined me for abit I trained like an animal withthese races in mind, always pic-turing myself with my armsraised in victory. As I drew clos-

er to these races I could feel myform coming along and I startedto believe it was possible. I toldmy teammates Evan Hepner,Dave Harward, Terry McGinnisand Thomas Cooke what I want-ed to do and they too believed inme and committed to making ithappen.

At the RMR, Evan and Davedrove hard from the gun puttingThomas and I in the winningbreak. Thomas, my best friendand long time teammate helpedme keep the break alive. Withtwo laps to go, my fiercest com-petitor over the years, RyanLittlefield attacked and got agap, I jumped across to him andasked that he ride hard so wecould go man on man just forold time’s sake. On the final lapI attacked hard, but Ryan who isnever one to go down without afight clawed his way back to me.But on this day I had thestrength of twenty men and hithim one more time so I couldraise my arms and savior myfinal moments on the drag strip.

At the Tour of the Storm Iopened up the day with a blister-ing time trail, taking fourthplace against some of the best inthe west. I had my usual foot-long Subway Club for lunch andthen rested up for the showdownat 7 pm. Nothing was going tostop me from winning this race.In the opening laps Evan andTerry helped keep things incheck, but when BurkeSwindlehurst attacked andopened up a sizeable gap I start-ed to think all was lost. It wasthen that I called on DaveHarward to ride at the front. Lapafter lap Dave drove the paceand slowly he brought Burkeback and kept the dream alive.Once Burke was caught Dave

kept driving at the front keepingthe pace high and chasing any-one that tried to spoil our plan. Ihave never seen a guy ride sohard for me as I did that nightand I was not about to let himdown. I knew if Dave couldkeep the race in check for meuntil the final lap I could do it.But with two laps to go Davesuddenly pulled off the front.Being his coach and knowinghow much heart he has I knewhe could give me some more. Iyelled to him to give it moregas, he got back on the front androde until he nearly passed out.With half a lap to go I could seethe victory, my heart told me itwas mine and my body deliv-ered.

My 12years of racing in Utahhave been an incredible experi-ence. I want to thank MikeHanseen for getting me startedand keeping me going, MikePratt for all his support, SteveJohnson for the words of wis-dom, Gary and Louise forputting up with all of us, all theother race promoters and offi-cials for doing the toughest jobof all, all my teammates over theyears who rode their hearts outfor me, all my competitors with-out which I would not haveaccomplished nearly as much,all my coached clients for givingme a chance to pass on theknowledge, Thomas Cooke forbeing there as a friend week inand week out through all thehighs and lows, and finally DaveHarward for making my finalshowdown a dream come true.

Thanks for reading and thanksfor the memories.

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Bill winning the criterium at the 2004 Tour of the Storm. Photo: Steve Conlin

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By Harry L. Lam

Springtime in southern Utah.The weather can provide justabout anything, at any givenmoment. Scouting the weatherforecasts for the weekend wasn’texactly settling.

Saturday morning started atabout 6am with a quick breakfast,and a "briefing" on the day’sevents. Time trial first thing in themorning, with a break in the daybefore a full afternoon/evening ofCrits. The weather appeared that itmay cooperate for the day.

Normally, the mindset that Ihave going into a Time Trial isthat I get to see all of the ridersindividually (for about 25 secondseach), and put some names withthe faces.

A little more than an hour intothe Time Trial, everything wasgoing pretty smoothly. I shouldhave expected something bizarreto break things up.

During one of the few 3 minutebreaks in starts, a soft-spoken gen-tleman approached me and askedme how much longer we would bestarting riders. After some "pon-dering", I told him that it wouldstill be another hour and a half. Hetold me that there were going tobe more than a hundred head ofcattle on the road in about 40 min-utes. I’m no math-whiz, but thatjust didn’t add up.

After quite a bit of scrambling,and cooperation, the event contin-ued with Doug Loveday settingthe pace just ahead of BurkeSwindlehurst in the Pro/1/2 field.

Following the morning’saction, I was wondering what theCrits would be like. Would theweather continue to cooperate?How many cattle would be on thiscourse?

The crits were very exciting,with the Masters 35+ race beingone of the standouts. Right fromthe start, it was apparent that itwas Louie (Amelburu) against theworld. The gloves were off, as thepace was the fastest of the day,and with riders checking oneanother’s moves like a hawk. Itappeared that Louie was outnum-bered with the Century 21 teamtaking turns controlling the pace,but in the end, Louie won thehotly contested race.

After 6 hours of great crits, itwas time for the Pro/1/2 event.

Like the Masters race, the actionwas hot, and it was time for BurkeSwindlehurst (Navigators) tostretch his legs. Within 4 laps intothe race, his breakaway hadexpanded to more than 20 sec-onds. He managed to hold ontothat lead for the first half of therace, when the group got togetherand decided that enough wasenough. As impressive as Burke’ssolo was, the bridge was equallyimpressive. David Harward left itall out on the course as he led sev-eral chases and attacks. In the end,it was (retiring) teammate BillHarris that won the race.

On a down side, GC leaderDoug Loveday went down prettyhard with just a few laps to go inthe race. My best wishes for hisrecovery go out to him.

Sunday morning, we weregreeted with some early morningrain. Fortunately, all of the rainoccurred over the middle of thenight, and the road race wasspared.

The road race was a 27 milelap around the Quail Creek reser-voir, which consisted of somedeceptive climbs, and plenty offast descents down into the townsof La Verkin and Virgin beforecoming back into Hurricane.

Some notables on the road racewere:-The pace of the Masters 35+group was quick enough to putthem ahead of two groups thatstarted ahead of them. In fact, the

only group that they did not catch,were the Pro/1/2. -The Women’s 1/2/3 field wasfairly small, with several not mak-ing it through the complete 3stages. Darcie Murphy managed tohold onto her GC lead, after KarenDodge won Sunday’s road race. -In the Cat 3 race, David Huntwon the road race on familiarground, but was not able to gainenough time on GC winner PhillipCoats.

-Another (former) local, BurkeSwindlehurst came in with the winon the 81-mile race.-Aaron Jordin (Pro/1/2) rodestrong into 3rd place to move from11th in the GC to 4th overall forthe weekend.

After everything was done, andresults were finalized, the sunshone brightly on the southernUtah town of Hurricane. And itwas good.

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The Twilight Criterium willbe ranked as a 1.4 one-dayevent. According to Cooley, theNRC designation should raisethe level of rider in this year’sevent a "notch or two."

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G.C. winner Burke Swindlehurst in the criterium. Photo: Steve Conlin

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By Lee McCormack

On Sunday, April 25 the Tourof Canylonands began theMountain States Cup on a per-fect spring day in Moab, withblue skies and temperatures inthe mid to high 60s. Heavy rainin the preceding week packedthe dirt to unheard of fastness,and most dust particles werehappy to cling to each otherrather than accumulate in racers’nostrils.

Five hundred riders in 40classes gathered in Kane SpringsCanyon south of town, a cliff-

ringed rift teeming with moun-tain bikers, hikers, campers andoff roaders. Beginners followeda 15-mile lollypop up KaneCreek Road, down to the creek,out into the open Kane SpringsCanyon, around some swoopyriver washes and back.

Everyone else climbed all theway to Hurrah Pass, bombed tothe Colorado River, then caughtAmasa Back Trail. Exposed sin-gletrack made mistakes seemlike a bad idea, and the infamous150-foot hike-a-bike, called"Jacob's Ladder," tested every-one’s mettle and Achilles ten-dons. Amasa fed racers back

onto Kane Creek Road for a fastdescent to the finish. The 25-mile route combined open dirtroads with tech singletrack, averdant valley with sweepingvistas.

Brian Smith of Trek/VWrolled the fastest pro time, with a1:29:50.64. Jennifer Smith ofVW/BonJovi/Cannondale blazeda 1:47:03.69 to win the prowomen. Carl Swenson of RLX,who finished a minute behindBrian Smith, crested HurrahPass way out front only 33 min-

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On a cool and breezy day atAntelope Island, BurkeSwindlehurst (NavigatorsInsurance), and Megan Elliot(Quark) won the BuffaloStampede road race.

In the men's even, RyanLittlefield and Bill Harris madethe early move, quickly estab-lishing a gap of over two min-

utes. This gap would remain forover fifty miles of the sixty-mileevent. The Global Phone Sales/Healthy Choice team was thefirst to take up the chase, buttheir efforts barely dented thegap of the two breakaways.Team Specialized went to thefront after this and the gap wasunder a minute with three laps(of 15) to go. On the second tolast time up the short steep

power climb,Swindlehurstattacked, takingonly an elitegroup of riderswith him. In theend, Swindlehurst took the vic-tory, followed by Aaron Jordin,and John Osguthorpe.

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Bear Lake Golf Course, and the Healthy Choice/Global Phone Sales Cycling Team

REGISTER ONLINE: www.sportsbaseonline.com or call 1-800-756-0795 REGISTER BY MAIL: Send check/money order with standard athlete s release form

postmarked by May 15th to: Bear Lake Classic, c/o Kevin Rohwer, 2126 South BearLake Blvd. (P.O. Box 298), Garden City, UT 84028REGISTRATION / RACE START: Blue Water Resort, 2126 South Bear Lake Blvd, Garden City, UTCOURSE: From Blue Water North —clockwise around the lake, down the east side and finish atBear Lake Golf CourseENTRY: $35 USCF Categories / $10 Juniors / $25 Citizens — online pre-registration includes T-shirtand free stuff!REGISTRATION: Friday Evening or Saturday 7 am to 8:45 am.DISCOUNTED LODGING: Blue Water Resort: Condos, Hotel, or Camping - 1-800-756-0795

FOR MORE INFO: Kevin Rohwer, Race Director, [email protected] or call 1-800-756-0795

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Family Activities for children over 3 years of age: Putt Putt Golf, Sand Castlebuilding and an Arts & Craft Activity….. So bring the entire family!

May OOI OMMQ • Garden CityI Utah

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around Bear Lake!Huge FUN for Citizen Categories! Huge FUN for Citizen Categories!

Cash & Prizes given Cash & Prizes given across the fieldacross the field !!

Cash, Weekend Get-away Packages, Wave Runner Rentals, Golf, Pepsi and SoBe Product, DVD Players,Hats, T-shirts and other Pepsi Swag, prizes, Awards, and more! You snooze . You lose!

Left: Women’s winner Megan Elliot.Above: What bike racing’s all about. Mark Yap on the Island.

Photos: Jeff Anderson.

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By Cindi Hansen

Marla Streb is currently amember of the women’s profes-sional team, LUNA Chix. Shestarted racing a little later in life,at age 28; but with age, comesexperience and speed. Over theyears, Marla has compiled onehell of a résumé. She hadarguably her best year in 2003,winning the U.S. NationalDownhill Championship as wellas the World Cup DownhillFinals in Austria.

It seems like every great ath-lete has overcome some largefeat or obstacle before their loveof a sport becomes their career.The same can be said of MarlaStreb. Although, she didn't haveto battle with cancer or injury,she did have to fight the pres-sures society place on women tostay thin and beautiful as well as

the need for her parents toaccept and respect the choicesshe made. In a sport dominatedby men like John Tomac andNed Overend, Marla had to fightthe stereotype that biking wasfor men, and women weren'tsupposed to sweat and get dirty.

This book tells how a womanfell in love with mountain bikingand the risks she took to be thebest. While on a bike touringretreat to Europe, Marla discov-ered a whole new world, onethat required small gears andhigh cadence. Once back in thestates, she picked up her life andtraveled cross-country to theWest coast to pursue some sortof biking career. What was sup-posed to be an attempt at cross-country greatness, took an unex-pected turn toward downhill rac-ing. Marla recounts her sweetestvictories and agonizing defeatsas well as the many sacrificesthat helped her ride to the top ofher class and become a gravitygoddess.

A great book for any cyclist,female or male, I highly recom-mend that you pick it up.Whether you’re a recreationalrider, a weekend warrior, or ahardcore racer, Marla’s storytouches close to home for all.

To find out more about MarlaStreb, visit her website atwww.marlastreb.com orwww.clifbar.com/play/lunachix-team.cfm?location=teamclif

BOOK REVIEW

Downhill - A Life Story of a Downhill - A Life Story of a Gravity Goddess by Marla Streb Gravity Goddess by Marla Streb

FREE RIDINGSnowbird Jib JamSnowbird Jib Jam

The Bike Board2 Jib Jam, an event that included an on-snow mountain bike competition and trick competitionsfor skiers and riders, took place at Snowbird on April 24-25. Photo: Tom Beer/Snowbird

GEARHEAD

A Clean BikA Clean Bikeeis a is a Happy BikHappy BikeeBy Tom Jow

Warm spring weather and most-ly dry trail conditions bring milesof smiles to all bicyclists. However,especially for mountain bikers,early season riding also meansdirty bikes. One of the best ways tohave a smooth working bicycle isto keep it clean. A clean bike alsolooks better in the living room.Outlined below is a simple seven-step process.

1. Clean the chain with a self-con-tained chain-cleaning tool, or applya citrus-based degreaser to thechain, cogs, chain rings, derailleursand other dirty oily areas. Allow tosoak for five minutes2. Fill a bucket with soapy dishwa-ter.3. First, scrub the drive train clean.If necessary, use a small screwdriv-er to scrape mud and grit frombetween cogs and chain rings.4. Wash wheels and tires. Yes, tires.Scrub the tread, sidewalls and rimbrake surfaces firmly.5. Wash remaining parts with cleansponge or soft brush. 6. Rinse with low-pressure waterhose. Minimize spray upon bearingcomponents, i.e. hubs, bottombracket.7. Wipe or air dry.

This procedure should normallytake around fifteen or twenty min-utes. Throughout the summer, washas often as is necessary to keep asmooth running cycle all summerlong. For example, professionalteam mechanics wash bikes everyday during a stage race. All thetools for the job can be purchasedat your local bike shop. Remember,a clean bike is a happy bike! Tom Jow has been a team mechan-ic at international stage races,World Championships and the1992 Olympic Games. He is cur-rently Team Manager for theBiogen-Idec Professional MountainBike Team.

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BICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORYBICYCLE SHOP DIRECTORYSOUTHERNSOUTHERN

UTUTAHAHBrian HeadBrian Head ResortMountain Bike Park

329 S. Hwy 143(in the Giant Steps Lodge)P.O. Box 190008Brian Head, UT 84719(435) 677-3101brianhead.com

Cedar CityCedar Cycle

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

MoabChile Pepper

550 1/2 North MainMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-4688(888) 677-4688www.chilebikes.com

Moab Cyclery391 South MainMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-7423(800) 559-1978www.moabcyclery.com

Poison Spider Bicycles497 North MainMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-7882(800) 635-1792www.poisonspiderbicycles.com

Rim Cyclery94 West 100 NorthMoab, UT 84532(435) 259-5333(888) 304-8219www.rimcyclery.com

PriceDecker’s Bicycle

77 E. Main StreetPrice, UT 84501(435) [email protected]

St. GeorgeBicycles Unlimited

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

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

SpringdaleSpringdale Cycles and Tours

1458 Zion Park Blvd.P.O. Box 501Springdale, UT 84767(435) 772-0575(800) 776-2099springdalecycles.com

Zion Cycles868 Zion Park Blvd.P.O. Box 624Springdale, UT 84767(435) 772-0400zioncycles.com

NORTHERNNORTHERNUTUTAHAH

LoganAl's Cyclery and Fitness

1617 N. MainLogan, UT 84341(435) 752-5131www.alssports.com

Joyride Bikes65 S. Main St.Logan, UT 84321(435) 753-7175www.joyridebikes.com

Sunrise Cyclery138 North 100 EastLogan, UT 84321(435) 753-3294www.sunrisecyclery.net

Park CityChristy Sports

7580 Royal St. E-107Silver Lake VillageDeer Valley, UT 84060(435) 649-2909www.christysports.com

Cole Sport1615 Park AvenuePark City, UT 84060(435) 649-4806www.colesport.com

Jans Mountain Outfitters1600 Park AvenueP.O. Box 280Park City, UT 84060(435) 649-4949 www.jans.com

White Pine Touring1685 Bonanza DriveP.O. Box 280Park City, UT 84060(435) 649-8710www.whitepinetouring.com

VernalAltitude Cycle

580 E. Main StreetVernal, UT 84078(435) 781-2595(877)781-2460)www.altitudecycle.com

WWASAASATTCHCHFRONTFRONT

DDAAVIS COUNTYVIS COUNTYBountifulBountiful Bicycle Center

2482 S. Hwy 89Bountiful, UT 84087(801) 295-6711

The Biker’s Edge390 N. 500 W. Suite 1Bountiful, UT 84010(801) 294-4433 [email protected]

KaysvilleThe Bike Rack

232 N. Main StreetKaysville, UT 84037(801) [email protected]

LaytonBingham Cyclery

110 N. MainLayton, UT 84041(801) 546-3159www.binghamcyclery.com

SunsetBingham Cyclery

2317 North MainSunset, UT 84015(801) 825-8632www.binghamcyclery.com

SALSALT LAKE COUNTYT LAKE COUNTYHolladayCanyon Bicycles

3969 Wasatch Blvd. (Olympus Hills Mall)Salt Lake City, UT 84124(801) 278-1500www.canyonbicycles.com

Golsan Cycles1957 E. Murray-Holladay Rd.Salt Lake City, UT 84117(801) 278-6820www.golsancycles.com

Spin Cycle4644 South Holladay Blvd.Holladay, UT 84117(801) 277-2626(888) 277-SPINwww.spincycleut.com

Murray/CottonwoodCanyon Sports Ltd.

1844 E. Ft. Union Blvd. (7000 S.)Salt Lake City, UT 84121(801) 942-3100www.canyonsports.com

Choose to Ride6148 S. StateMurray, UT 84107(801) 74-PEDALwww.choosetoride.com

Downtown Salt LakeGuthrie Bicycle

156 E. 200 S.Salt Lake City, UT 84111(801) 363-3727guthriebicycle.com

Downtown Salt LakeWasatch Touring

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

Wild Rose Mountain Sports702 3rd AvenueSalt Lake City, UT 84103(801) 533-8671(800) 750-7377wildrosesports.com

East Salt Lake/SugarhouseBicycle Center

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

Bingham Cyclery1370 South 2100 EastSalt Lake City, UT 84108(801) 583-1940www.binghamcyclery.com

Contender Bicycles878 S. 900 E.Salt Lake City, UT 84105(801) 364-0344contenderbicycles.com

Fishers Cyclery2175 South 900 EastSalt Lake City, UT 84106(801) 466-3971www.fisherscyclery.com

Go-Ride Mountain Bikes3232 S. 400 E., #500Salt Lake City, UT 84115(801) 474-0081www.go-ride.com

Guthrie Bicycle731 East 2100 SouthSalt Lake City, UT 84106(801) 484-0404guthriebicycle.com

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)

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

Sandy/DraperBingham Cyclery

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

Canyon Bicycles762 E. 12300 SouthDraper, UT 84020(801) 576-8844www.canyonbicycles.com

REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.)

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

Sandy/DraperRevolution Mountain Sports

8714 S. 700 E.Sandy, UT 84070(801) 233-1400revolutionutah.com

South JordanGolsan Cycles

10445 S. Redwood RoadSouth Jordan, UT 84095(801) 446-8183golsancycles.com

UTUTAH COUNTYAH COUNTYOremMad Dog Cycles

736 South StateOrem, UT 84058(801) 222-9577maddogcycles.com

PaysonDownhill Cyclery

399 S. 100 W. Payson, UT 84651(801) 465-8881downhillcyclery.com

ProvoAardvark Cycles

936 E. 450 N.Provo, UT 84606(801) 356-7043 (877) 346-6098www.aardvarkcycles.com

Bingham Cyclery187 West CenterProvo, UT 84601(801) 374-9890www.binghamcyclery.com

SpringvilleBlayn’s Cycling Service

290 S. Main StreetSpringville, UT 84663(801) [email protected]

WEBER COUNTYWEBER COUNTYEden/HuntsvilleDiamond Peak Mountain Sports

2429 N. Highway 158Eden, UT 84310(801) 745-0101www.peakstuff.com

OgdenThe Bike Shoppe

4390 Washington Blvd.Ogden, UT 84403(801) 476-1600www.thebikeshoppe.com

Bingham Cyclery3259 Washington Blvd.Odgen, UT 84403(801) 399-4981www.binghamcyclery.com

Canyon Sports Outlet705 W. Riverdale RoadRiverdale, UT 84405(801) 621-4662www.canyonsports.com

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Battle Bay BMX — (801) 796-8889

Rad Canyon BMX — (801) 824-0095

For more track info, visitcyclingutah.com

Advocacy GroupsMayor’s Bicycle Advisory

Committee (MBAC) meeting.Second Wednesday everymonth 5 p.m. at the Salt LakeCity/County Bldg, 451 S. State,Room 326. (801) 535-7939 or (801)328-2453.

Salt Lake County Bicycle AdvisoryCommittee — Meetings are thesecond Monday of each monthfrom 5-7 p.m. in suite N-4010 ofthe Salt Lake CountyGovernment Center, 2001 S.State, SLC, (801) 485-2906

Weber County Pathways — WeberCounty’s Advocacy Group, (801)393-2304 or www.weberpath-ways.org

Provo Bike Committee — Meetingsare the first Wednesday of eachmonth, 5:00 p.m. in the CityCouncil office, 351 West CenterStreet, Provo, (801) 374-2033 [email protected]

Volunteer to help build theBonneville Shoreline Trail (801)485-6975 or visit www.bonneville-trail.org.

EventsCritical Mass — Last Friday of every

month, 5:30 pm, meet at theGallivan Center, 200 S. and StateStreet, SLC. For more info, if youhave a bike to lend, etc.: emaill [email protected]

May 1 — GOTS, Bike and OutdoorToy Swap,Wild Rose, 702 3rd Ave,SLC, (801) 533-8671

Cycle Salt Lake WeekMay 8-15 — Cycle Salt Lake,

weeklong festival with bike races,Bike Bonanza, Cycle Salt LakeCentury Ride, Bike to Work day,and more!

May 8 — RMCC DowntownCriterium. Pioneer Park, 500 South400 West. Come out and enjoy aday of racing with all classes ofMen's and Women's events.Noon to 8:30 PM. Contact MarekShon (801) 944-5042

May 9 — Cycle Salt Lake MountainBike Tour, 2-5 p.m., Meet atPopperton Park at 11th Ave &Virginia St. in SLC, Jason Bultman,(801) 485-2906

May 10 — Tailwinds Bicycle TouringDowntown Historic Tour,Meet atPopperton Park at 11th Ave &Virginia St. in SLC at 6:00 PM,Grant Aagard (801) 272-1302

May 11 — Mayor's Bike to WorkDay presented by Salt Lake CityMayor's Office and MBAC, a mel-low ride with Mayor RockyAnderson under police escortfrom Liberty Park to theCity/County Bldg, then freebreakfast and raffle for all partic-ipants, Cost: free, 7:30 am,Liberty Park, Lisa Romney, 535-7939, [email protected],Meet at the northeast corner ofLiberty Park

May 12 — Bicycle Movie atBrewvies presented by SLC BikeCollective. This is a fundraiser forthe SLC Bike Collective. Moviewill have bicycle theme with atleast one bicycle. Brewvies is at677 S. 200 W., SLC. Cost is $6.00and 21 years under your belt.Time is 7:00 PM. Brian Price (801)328-2453 or [email protected]

May 12 — Provo Bike to Work Day,Location TBA, start at 7:30 a.m.Events include a group ride withthe Mayor, food, giveaways,etc., sponsored by UTA, (801)852-6120

May 13 — The Ride Home, SLC BikeCollective will tune bikes for theRoad Home Shelter, 5-7 pm,210 S.Rio Grande, (801) 328-2453

May 14 — UTA Rideshare BikeBonanza, Presented by UTARideshare, Salt Lake City, SLCBike Collective, Choose to Rideand Cycle Salt Lake Century.Join Mayor Anderson for anevening guided downtown SLCbike ride. Music, pasta dinner,prize drawings, bike tune ups,kids criterium, bike rodeo, moviesand much more. Pick up yourregistration packet for the SaltLake Century Ride at the event.Decorate your bike at 5:00 p.m.and then ride with the Mayor at5:45 p.m. Gallivan Plaza, 239South Main Street, in SLC. Formore information contact JulieBond at 801-287-2066 [email protected]. Visitwww.utarideshare.com for eventupdates.

May 15 — Cycle Salt Lake Century31, 67 and 100 mile options. UtahState Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W.,SLC. 7:30 AM Mass start time.Registration opens at 6:00 AM.Online registration at www.cycle-saltlakecentury.com ContactJon R Smith (801) 596-8430 [email protected]

May 22 — Canyon Sports Bike andWife Swap, Ogden Store, 705 W.Riverdale Road, andCottonwood Store, 1844 E. FortUnion, (801) 621-4662 or (801)942-3100

May 29-30 - Young Riders BikeSwap, Annual White Pine Touringswap to benefit The Young Ridersyouth based mountain bike pro-gram, great time with food andraffles, White Pine Touring, 1685Bonaza Dr., Park City, (435) 655-2651 or visitwww.youngriders.com

June 5 — National Trails Day, callEric Spreng at REI, (801) 486-2100for info.

June 25 — The Collective, afreeriding film, will show atBrewvies, 7pm,feedthehabit.com, (801) 390-0179

July 13-18 — National UnicyclingChampionships and Convention,Salt Lake City, (801) 274-8167

November 4-5 — Utah Trails andPathways Conference, planning,design, consruction, funding andmore, St. George,www.stateparks.utah.gov, (435)229-8310

May 14-16 — San Rafael SwellMountain Bike Festival, 17thAnnual, Emery County, (435) 637-0086

July 31-August 1 — Brian HeadBash Fat Tire Festival, Group Ridesand more, (435) 677-3101

August 6-8 — Dinotrax Fat TireFestival, Rides, Pasta Feed,Bluegrass Music, Flaming Gorge,(435) 781-2595

September 18-19 — Brian HeadFall Colors Fat Tire Festival, GroupRides and more, (435) 677-3101

October 23 — Chet Peach Rideand B-B-Q, Fruita, CO, (970) 858-7220

October 28 - 31 — Moab Fat TireFestival. Group rides, bicycleDemoExpo, fun competitions,evening entertainment. Moab,UT, (435) 260-1182 or (800) 635-6622

November 6 — 9th Annual BlueDiamond to Jean Mountain BikeBenefit. 33 mile non-competitveride. Blue Diamond, NV, (702)228-4076 or (775) 727-5284.

General InfoIntermountain Cup information

(Utah) (801) 942-3498.

Wild Rockies Unplugged Seriesinformation (Idaho), (208) 342-3910.

USA Cycling, MountainRegion,(UT,AZ,NM,CO,WY,SD),Rogene Killen, (970) 587-4447.

Weeky MTB SeriesWednesdays — Soldier Hollow

Training Series, May 5, May 12,May 26, and every other Wed.until Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m., Midway,(801) 358-1145

Wednesdays — Sundance WeeklyMTB series, starting May 19 andevery other Wed. until August 25,6:30 pm, alternates with SoldierHollow Training Series, SundanceResort, (801) 223-4849

Utah MTB RacesMay 15 — Hammerfest at the

Hollow, Intermountain Cup #4,Soldier Hollow, Midway, UT, (801)942-3498

May 22 — CANCELLED BordertownChallenge, 14th Annual, WildRockies Series #3, Oasis, NV, (208)342-3910

May 29 — Cache Valley’s Joyride,Intermountain Cup #5,W e l l s v i l l e / L o g a n / S a r d i n eCanyon, UT, (435) 245-3628

June 5 — Pedalfest XC,Intermountain Cup #6, DeerValley, UT - Ed Chauner, 801-942-3498

June 6 — Bountiful BomberDownhill Race, Bountiful, UT, (801)375-3231

June 12 — Utah Summer Games,Intermountain Cup #7, ThreePeaks Recreation Area, CedarCity, (435)865-8421, (800)FOR-UTAH, (435) 586-2770

June 19 — Pedal Powder,Intermountain Cup #8, PowderMountain, Ed Dilbeck, (801) 479-5015

June 26 — Chris Allaire Memorial,Utah State Open Championship,Intermountain Cup #9, Solitude,UT, XC - Ed Chauner, 801-942-3498

July ? — Sundance Super-DDownhill Race, 9 am, SundanceResort, (801) 223-4849

July 3 — Brian Header,Intermountain Cup #10, BrianHead, UT, XC, Clark Krause, (435)586-2770

July 3-4 — Bald MountainChallenge Downhill #1, DeerValley, UT, (801) 375-3231

July 10 — Brian Head Epic 100,qualifier for the 2002 World SoloChampionships, Brian Head,(909) 866-4565

July 10 — Blue Mountain BikeChase, 25 mile race, MonticelloCity Recreation, Monticello, UT,(435) 587-2029

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July 17 — Snowbird Mountain Bout,17th Annual!, Intermountain Cup#11, 15th Annual, Snowbird,(801)942-3498

July 17 — Durango MTB 100,Durango, CO, (970) 259-7771

July 17-18 — Flyin' Brian I DownhillRace, Brian Head, UT, (801) 375-3231

July 24 — The Endurance 100/MindOver Mountains, 100 miler, 100km, 50 miler, 100 mile team relay,Park City, (435) 649-2129

August 14— Wolverine Ridge XCRace, 11th Annual,Intermountain Cup #12, SeriesFinals, Evanston, WY - contactPaul Knopf or Amanda Wannerat [email protected] or (307)783-6470 or (866) 783-6300

August ? — Sundance Super-DDownhill Race, 9 am, SundanceResort, (801) 223-4849

August 22 — Widowmaker HillClimb 10 AM, Snowbird Resort,(801)583-6281

September 5-6 — Flyin' Brian IIDownhill Race #2, Brian Head, UT,(801) 375-3231

September ? — Sundance Super-DDownhill Race, 9 am, SundanceResort, (801) 223-4849

September 18-19 — Bald MountainChallenge Downhill #2, DeerValley, UT, (801) 375-3231

September 18 — Tour des Suds,Park City, (435) 649-6839

October TBD — Moab Rim Downhilland Freeride Contest, Moab, UT,(801) 375-3231

October TBD — Red Bull RampageFree Ride Contest, 3rd Annual,Virgin, UT (435) 772-BIKE

October 11-12 — Huntsman WorldSenior Games. Must be 50 yearsor older. three events: hill climb,downhill, and cross country. 800-562-1268 or [email protected]

October 16-17 — 24 Hours ofMoab, 9th Annual, (304) 259-5533

Regional MountainBike Races

May 20-23 — NORBA NCS #3,Snow Summit Mountain Resort;(909) 866-4565

May 22 — Lava to Downata Off-Road Triathlon, Lava Hot Springs,ID, (208) 587-9530

May 23 — 3nd Annual CoyoteClassic, Boise, ID, (208) 338-1016

May 29-31 — Iron Horse BicycleClassic, Road and MountainEvents, Durango, CO, (970) 259-4621

June 9-30 — Wednesday NightMTB Series/Wood River Cup #1-4,ID, (208) 481-0300

June 12 — Revenge of theSingletrack, Wild Rockies Series#4, Twin Falls, ID, (208) 587-9530

June 16 — Teton Village Short TrackXC #1, 6 pm, Teton Village, WY,(307) 733-5228

June 19 — Kelly Canyon KnobbyChallenge XC, Kelly Canyon SkiResort, Idaho Falls,ID (208) 338-1016

June 20 — Idaho City ExcellentAdventure, Wild Rockies Series#5, Idaho City, ID, (208) 587-9530

June 23 — Cache to Game XCRace, Mike Yokel Park, Jackson,WY, 12 mile MTB XC, Call (307)739-9025

July 3 — Wood River Cup Finals,State Short-Track XC, ID, (208)481-0300

July 4 — 9th Annual WYDAHO BikeRace, Grand Targhee Ski andSummer Resort Alta, WY, CaraWoelk at 1-800-TARGHEE ext.1313

July 7 — Teton Village Short TrackXC #2, 6 pm, Teton Village, WY,(307) 733-5228

July 11 — Tamarck MTB Race,Tamarack, ID, (208) 325-1000

July 17-18 — Brundage BikeFestival, Wild Rockies Series #6,XC, DH, McCall, ID, (208) 587-9530

July 21 — Teton Village Short TrackXC #3, 6 pm, Teton Village, WY,(307) 733-5228

July 24 — Teton Pass Hill Climb,Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30mountain bike race - points foreach race, (307) 733-5228

July 28 - August 1 — NORBA NCS#6, Schweitzer Mountain Resort,ID, XC/ST/DH/MTNX, (719) 866-4581

August 1 — Laramie Enduro, 111 Kmountain bike race, HappyJack, Laramie, WY, 307-745-4499

August 7-8 — 19th White KnobChallenge and MTB Stage Race,Mackay, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208)890-3118

August 14-15 — PomerellePeaks,XC on Sat, DH on Sun, WildRockies Series #7, Albion, ID, (208)587-9530

August 21 — Idaho State NORBAXC Championship Finals, SoldierMtn. Ski Resort, Fairfield, ID (208)338-1016

August 26-29 — NORBA NCS #8,XC/ST/DH/MTNX Marathon,Durango, CO, (970) 259-4621

September 11 — Galena Grinder,Galena Lodge, ID, (208) 788-9184

Sepember 18 — Rendezvous HillClimb, Teton Village, WY, 6.1miles, 4139 vertical feet, (307)733-5335

September 18-19 — LavaRama,Wild Rockies Series #8, XC,DH, Road Criterium, Lava HotSprings, ID (208) 587-9530

General InfoUtah Road Racing - USCF, Utah

Cycling Association - DirkCowley, (801) 944-8488

USA Cycling, Mountain RegionRoad Racing (UT,AZ,NM,CO,WY,SD), George Heagerty, (719)535-8113.

Utah Weekly Series RacesRocky Mountain Raceways

Criterium — Tuesdays, 6 pm, 6555W. 2100 S., West Valley City, UT,(801) 944-8488

Salt Air Time Trial — Every otherThursday, I-80 Frontage RoadWest of the International Center,(801) 944-8488

DMV Criterium -- Wednesdays,Driver's Training Center, Where:4700 S. 2780 W., West Valley CityTimes: A Flite - 6pm. B Flite - 7 pm.,(801) 553-1065

Royal Street Hillclimb TT — May 20- September 23, Every otherThursday, 5:30 p.m., 900’ eleva-tion gain, (435) 901-8872

For dates, see below.

Utah Road Races May 4,11,18,25 — RMR Crit Series,

Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488

May 13,27 — Salt Air TT Series, Everyother Thurs, (801) 944-8488

May 20 - September 23 — RoyalStreet Hillclimb TT, Every otherThursday, 5:30 p.m., 900’ eleva-tion gain, (435) 901-8872

May 7-8 — Women's Road RacingCycling Clinic, group riding, rac-ing skills and tactic, bike safety,SLC, (801) 485-4558 or (801) 466-6312

May 8 — RMCC Rhodes Criterium,12 noon, Pioneer Park, Salt LakeCity, (801) 944-5042

May 22 — Bear Lake Classic, 54miles, one lap around Bear Lake,flat on the west side and north,great rollers that are a blast onthe east side, start at Blue WaterResort, Bear Lake/Garden City,Kevin Rohwer, (435) 755-2075

May 28-31 — Thanksgiving PointStage Race, 5 stages, Lehi, UT,Jason Preston, (801) 400-6130

June 1,8,15,22,29 — RMR CritSeries, Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488

June 2,9,16,23,30 — DMV CritSeries, Every Wednesday, SaltLake, (801) 553-1065

June 10,24 — Salt Air TT Series,Every other Thurs, (801) 944-8488

June 8-12 — 5 Crits in a Row, E-Center, Gateway, RockyMountain Raceways, Deer Valley(Master’s/Junior Nationalscourse), Sugarhouse, (801) 944-5042

June 12 — Sugarhouse Crit,Sugarhouse Park, Salt Lake City,(801) 944-8488

June 17-19 — Utah SummerGames, Righthand Canyon,Lund Hwy, Desert Mound,Checkshani Cliffs, Cedar City,(435) 865-8421, (800) FOR-UTAH

June 19-20 — High Uintas ClassicStage Race, 16th Annual, Kamas,UT to Evanston, WY, contact PaulKnopf or Amanda Wanner [email protected] or (307)783-6470 or (866) 783-6300

June 26 — Porcupine Hillclimb, BigCottonwood Canyon, Fundraiserfor Help to Heal, Salt Lake City,(801) 442-5800

July 6,13,20,27 — RMR Crit Series,Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488

July 7,14,21,28 — DMV Crit Series,Every Wednesday, Salt Lake,(801) 553-1065

July 8,22 — Salt Air TT Series, Everyother Thurs, (801) 944-8488

July 3 — Snowbasin Earl MillerHillclimb Time Trial, 11 miles fromHuntsville to Snowbasin,Huntsville, UT, (801) 589-3675

July 10-11 — Gate City GrindStage Race, (208) 282-2503 or(208) 652-3532

July 17 — Sundance Hillclimb, 8mile climb from Hwy 189 (ProvoCanyon) to the top of the AlpineLoop, Provo, UT, (801) 400-6130

July 25 — Deer Valley Criterium,State Championships, (801) 944-5042

July 31 — Herriman Road Race,Utah State Championships,LAJORS, (801) 944-5042

August 3,10,17,24,31 — RMR CritSeries, Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488

August 4,11,18,25 — DMV CritSeries, Every Wednesday, SaltLake, (801) 553-1065

August 5,19 — Salt Air TT Series,Every other Thurs, (801) 944-8488

August 1 — Antelope Island TT,Utah State Time TrialChampionships, Antelope Island,(801) 731-8335

August 7-8 — Tour de Gap StageRace, in conjunction with theIron County Fair, Parawon, UT,(435) 990-1393

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The Mayor’s Bicycle AdvisoryCommittee, the leading bicycleadvocacy group in Salt Lake

and Utah, wants to encourageall cyclists to participate.

There are monthly meetingson the second Wednesday ofevery month at 5 p.m. in theCity & County Building, Rm.326 or 335, 451 South StateStreet. For details, visit the

Cycling Utah web site(www.cyclingutah.com) or callthe Mayor’s office at 535-7939

or Brian at 328-2453.

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Tour of Canyonlands, Moab, Utah,April 24, 2004

Beginner Men 19-241. Connor Shreve; Maxxis/661 1:07:23.172. Nick Kavass; Crested Butte Ac; 1:21:26.35Beginner Men 25-291. Andy Kim; 59:57.612. John Cibulsky; 1:02:23.72Beginner Men 30-341. Warren Worsley; 55:53.632. Greg Francis; 59:37.773. Chris Budish; Team Dirt Monkey; 1:12:40.984. Tim Berens; 1:28:05.14Beginner Men 35-391. Brad Whittle; 1:04:09.362. Chad Farmer; 1:06:05.443. Rodney Ward; 1:09:08.964. Chris Lozano; Pine Creek Finan; 2:16:42.965. Mike Kowalski; Mountain Pedaler; 2:35:54.08Beginner Men 40-491. Bill Rockwood; 58:48.852. Tom Keller; 59:05.833. John Venegas; Venegas; 1:06:50.254. Bud Harper; Bike Source/Harp; 1:51:34.505. David Rutherford ;1:51:58.296. Robert Letson; 1:58:31.59Beginner Men 50+1. James Barnum; 1:05:58.182. Kevin Gamble; 1:11:09.783. Bobby Shanks; 1:12:20.10Beginner Women 19-291. Jen Arellano; 58:46.422. Julie Kailus; 1:01:56.283. Tina Godisak; Team Telluride; 1:04:54.224. Jill Schmitt; 1:09:58.265. Natasha Danko; 1:16:30.25Beginner Women 30-391. Katherine Frank; Dvo; 1:07:00.882. Monica Myrick; 1:08:19.423. Trista Francis; 1:15:53.404. Thia Whittle; 1:16:03.945. Melissa Belkin; 1:23:17.546. Carrie Higgs; 1:58:16.28Beginner Women 40+1. Ann Schmidt; 1:08:57.11Expert Men 19-241. Chad Wells; 1:46:26.022. Ty Hansen; New Moon Media; 1:56:26.153. Shawn Myers; Comotion Sport; 1:57:16.164. Jedediah Young; 2:03:06.555. Blake O’Donnell; Front Rangers; 2:05:02.05Expert Men 25-291. Thomas Spannring; Team Euclid/Maxx; 1:40:18.822. Dave Harber; 1:41:11.503. Cashion Smith; L.E.G’s; 1:42:25.184. Eric Ivie; 1:42:31.125. Kenny Deemer; 1:42:35.726. Yuki Saito; 1:43:39.807. Daniel Murray; Team Telluride; 1:43:55.968. Calvin Squires; Guthrie; 1:45:15.249. Chester Reed; 1:46:32.8310. Alan Simons; Bike Source; 1:48:02.49Expert Men 30-341. Brian Lugers; 1:38:33.582. Len Zanni; Honey Stinger; 1:42:49.793. Sean Madsen; Sports Garage/Ro; 1:43:22.904. Derek Eilers; Adventure Cyclin; 1:43:57.135. Graeme Galyer; Denver/Boulder C; 1:44:43.676. Jeff Cospolich; Great Adventure; 1:45:40.647. Rob Lockey; Advendture Cycli; 1:45:47.878. Chad Kittles; SARacing/Tomac/1:46:32.749. Robert Powel;l RockShox; 1:46:39.3210. Richard Noyes; 1:46:42.51Expert Men 35-391. Ronald Bollenberghe; ProCycling; 1:44:26.562. Dean Miller; Herman Miller; 1:45:11.723. Todd Smith; 1:47:06.264. Thane Hall; Uinta Coffee; 1:47:25.025. Brian Maslich; 1:47:25.916. Gary Kuntz; Adventure Cyclin; 1:47:56.157. Douglas Hudson; Feedback Sports; 1:51:02.868. James Dean; Mtn.Sports Outl; 1:51:56.369. Brian Johnson; FCCC -Lee’s Cyc; 1:53:14.2110. Volker Orgeldinger; 1:54:28.91Expert Men 40-491. Vaughn Joslyn; 1:43:38.622. Robert Westermann; 1:45:52.993. Mike Armstrong; Aspen Velo; 1:47:32.544. Larry Johnson; 1:47:54.395. Kenneth Jones; Racer’s Cycle Service; 1:48:24.346. David Thompson ;1:49:52.957. Larry DeWitt; 1:51:15.408. Dana Franklin; 1:51:50.759. Bradley Schneider; Pikes Peak Velo; 1:52:46.3510. Mark Gouge; 1:53:00.35Expert Men 50+1. Dawes Wilson; Moots\Pedal Power; 1:54:59.492. Jim Reed; 1:57:34.763. Gary Peterson; Comotion Sports/Y; 2:08:27.814. Tom Barnum; Poison Spider Bicy; 2:26:24.405. Nils Holten; 2:42:51.22Expert Women 19-291. Keri Nelson; RoknRoll Sports; 2:01:13.802. Ann James; 2:05:16.433. Heather Baumgartner; Team Adventure C; 2:06:44.334. Molly Bockmann; 2:11:46.125. Sarah Peterson; 2:12:28.116. Paula Burks; 2:14:33.767. Rachel Braudis; 2:15:56.878. Brittany Walker; Co Motion Sports; 2:17:04.559. Kristina Andrus; 2:17:16.8510. Nina Mento; Aspen Velo; 2:18:36.25Expert Women 30-391. Pamela Hanlon; Jans; 2:02:17.72

2. Amy Hermes; High Maintenance; 2:09:11.693. Jennifer Charrette; Team Den; 2:10:25.694. Jona Bollinger; Team Telluride; 2:12:54.485. Misti Timpson; TeamSugar/WhiteP; 2:16:01.906. Janelle Kenny; CoMotion; 2:16:34.607. Bethany Elson; 2:16:42.668. Melanie Long; Adventure Cycling; 2:17:29.459. Lisa Famiglietti; Titus; 2:27:14.33Expert Women 40+1. Carol Quinn; Tune UP; 2:07:11.132. Robin Hoff; 2:14:49.073. Devora Peterson; Tokyo Joe’s; 2:19:53.704. Lauri Medina; 2:30:18.445. Kathy Bodie; 2:40:12.33Beginner Women 13-141. Melody Dull; 2:00:07.68Junior Beginner Men 10 And Under1. Kollin Evens; Laurel St.Racin; 1:04:05.09Junior Beginner Men 11-121. Colin Wait; Mom And Dad; 1:07:16.992. Matt Meraereau; 1:25:31.333. Max Staple; 1:45:04.574. Brandon Perez; 1:52:37.055. Blake Wiehe; Young Riders; 1:55:42.946. Joshua Lozano; 2:14:39.32Junior Beginner Men 13-141. Bryce Gordon; Sore Saddle Cycle; 55:46.922. Adam Parke; 55:48.293. Trevor Haley; 1:00:30.404. Mike Voth; 1:06:16.145. Kyle Hornor; 1:07:55.426. Alex Scott; Young Riders; 1:08:40.067. Brandon Mannheimer; Great Adventures; 1:19:20.48Junior Beginner Men 15-161. Jacob Bergeron; 53:50.692. Brandon Lozano; Pine Creek Finan; 59:13.203. Ryan Tully; Colorado Velo/De; 1:08:39.134. Adam Wojdyla; Broadmoor Terrac; 1:08:46.425. Dylan Stucki; Mom And Dad; 1:11:51.596. Tommy Lozano; 1:15:18.35Junior Beginner Men 17-181. Mike Wengo; 58:38.312. Keaton Ward; 1:01:52.65Junior Sport Men 1-181. Scan Yarbrough; 51:42.932. Dutch Wiehe; Young Riders; 51:43.333. Ryan Wyble; Young Riders; 53:00.364. Patryk Matecki; 53:00.775. Benjamin Kraushaar; Durango Wheel Cl; 53:01.546. Dawson Stucki; Mom & Dad; 53:03.047. Eric Beckmann; 56:17.618. Kyle Vistuba; Front Rangers CO; 58:04.539. Mike Thigpen; 58:36.8610. Colin Harris; Y-Riders; 59:10.14Junior X Men 1-181. Mitchell Peterson; Balance Bar/Devo; 1:45:28.252. Walker Savidge; Wheatridge Cycle; 1:48:18.893. Ian Burnett; Durango Cyclery; 1:50:30.184. Dustin Wynne; 1:51:20.415. Tyler Scott; Young Riders ;1:51:55.756. Dustin Wanstrath; Hassle Free Sport; 1:58:54.047. Andrew Wait; Durango Wheel Cl; 2:00:08.548. Tyler Henderson; Dean; 2:03:18.419. Andrew Simms; RMCEF; 2:06:09.9110. Mitchell Hoke; Canyon Cycles/Sm; 2:10:34.63Junior X Women 1-181. Kara Martin; Y-Riders; 2:25:03.002. Sabina Kraushaar; Durango Cyclery; 2:25:58.693. Chloe Forsman; Y-Riders; 3:53:05.07Pro Men 1. Brian Smith; Trek/VW Rocky Mt; 1:29:50.642. Carl Swenson; RLX; 1:31:04.213. Mitchell Moreman; Dean Bicycles; 1:31:41.254. James Mortenson; Specialized Vail; 1:31:47.735. Jay Henry; Durango Coca-Col; 1:31:59.176. Mike West; Giant/OSO Energy; 1:32:37.447. David Wiens; RLX/RalphLauren; 1:34:01.678. Douglas Ryden; ProCycling; 1:34:12.879. Josh Bezecny; Dean; 1:35:09.3610. Jesse Swift; Dean; 1:37:38.05Pro Women 1. Jennifer Smith; VW/BonJovi/Canno; 1:47:03.692. Heather Irmiger; Tokyo Joe’s; 1:49:51.663. Melissa Thomas; Tokyo Joe’s; 1:50:48.984. Kathy Sherwin; Cannondale; 1:52:19.645. Judity Freeman; Cannondale; 1:55:17.926. Rebecca Dussault; Subaru Factory T; 1:56:03.467. Chantal Thompson; 1:56:43.818. Lyn D’Amato-Frankli; Tokyo Joe’s; 1:58:23.489. Rebecca Hodgetts; Mountain Sports; 1:58:30.9110. Jill Adelstein; Pro Cycling; 2:00:17.69

Semi-Pro Men 1. Nick Martin; Trek/VW; 1:34:01.862. Mitch Westall; Team Dean; 1:35:31.043. Collin Becker; Ciber/Giant/Oso; 1:35:56.004. Gary Venable; Pro Cycling; 1:38:30.355. Greg Frozley; Cody Racing; 1:38:50.156. Blake Zumbrunnen; Guthrie; 1:38:58.937. Dwight DeBGiant; Rky Mt Dev; 1:39:07.418. Ryan Hamilton; Team DEAN; 1:39:26.339. Charlie Gibson; Racer’s Cycle Se; 1:39:49.3010. Chad Eskins; Yeti Cycles; 1:40:01.24Single Speed Men1. Jon Brown; 1:42:51.352. Chris Holland; Pharmenex; 1:47:18.863. Jon Gallagher; 1:51:38.664. Charles Van Atta; Fisher/WRC; 1:52:27.805. Scott Newton; 1:55:25.05Sport Men 19-241. Jerry Bowers; 1:56:25.882. Jared Saul; Syndicate Appare; 2:09:29.363. Rocky Fletcher; 2:13:18.934. Aaron Johnson; 2:37:49.21Sport Men 25-291. Nathan McCrary; Active Elite/Egg; 1:54:37.322. Brian Stevenson; 1:55:17.973. Colin Gruen; 1:56:46.884. Adam Lavender; Ute City Cycles; 1:58:24.725. Robin Larewtz; Pro Cycling; 1:59:19.80Sport Men 30-341. Glen Gollrad ;Velo Del Norte; 1:50:40.692. Thomas Hoffman; ORR Concrete; 1:52:42.993. Mark Bockmann; Fuente Design; 1:53:49.584. Doug Peterson; Pharmanex; 1:53:51.725. Eddie Hinchliffe; 1:55:05.12Sport Men 35-391. Loren Dumont; 1:55:35.262. Brad Stamp; 1:55:56.253. Mike O’Malley; Telluride Style; 1:57:34.694. Robert LaMielle; 1:58:29.815. Darron Cheek; ARacer’s Edge; 1:58:46.00Sport Men 40-491. Mike Kappelmann; ProCycling; 1:52:41.612. Jim Juenger; Sunnyside Sports; 1:54:09.543. Steve Vanderburgh; 1:57:51.764. Mike Haley; Canyon Cycles; 1:58:05.015. John Pennington; 2:01:46.39Sport Men 50+1. Dick Newson; New Moon/Spin Cy; 2:09:57.152. Jim Pitkin; 2:15:33.213. Dave Mangan; 2:20:22.254. Mike Beller; 2:23:40.775. Gary Behlen; 2:42:03.776. Richard Schimmels; 2:44:28.38Sport Women 19-291. Jen Hanks; Team Sugar/White; 2:15:18.842. Rana Schnell; 2:26:53.343. Elizabeth Carrington; Pedal Power; 2:28:08.074. Sarah Black; Specialized/Ruby; 2:38:06.735. Christina Moon; 2:48:05.84Sport Women 30-391. Megan Castle; 2:08:18.282. Stacy Newton; 2:14:37.243. Christy Kopasz; Intermountain Cy; 2:14:59.984. Leighann Mcgrew; ProCycling; 2:22:18.405. Mindi Hoffmaster; Ska Brewing/Yeti; 2:22:58.44Sport Women 40+1. Ellen Guthrie; 2:18:33.15

Aardvark’s Showdown at 5-Mile Pass,ICS Series Race #3, Lehi, UT, May 1, 2004

12 & Under 1. Merrick Taylor; 12:23:582. Stuart C. Povey; 12:24:03 3. Brandon Perez; 12:29:02; Guthrie's Race Te4. Jordan Castle; 12:43:06 9 & Under1. Rhet C. Povey; 12:08:59 2. Daniel Brown; 12:09:37; Ruote Veloce3. Ryan Westermann; 12:10:15; New Moon Media/Spin Cycle4. Jesse Mott; 12:11:13 5. Britlen Oliver; 12:11:41 Beg Men 13-15 1. Mike H. Voth; 12:56:36; Young Riders2. Carsen D. Ware; 12:57:32; Bicycles Unlimited3. Nicholas Castle; 12:58:12 4. Corey J. Denton; 1:02:31 5. Dustin Nordman; 1:02:37; Young RidersBeg Men 16-181. Matt Bell; 12:58:53; Downhill Cyclery2. Skyler Holder; 1:02:37; Peak Fasteners3. Derek J. Goeckeritz; 1:04:58 4. Sean Hoggan; 1:20:55; Peak FastenersBeg Men 19-291. Brent Fischer; 12:52:18; Te Rrod2. Aaron Hagge; 12:56:54 3. Rustin R. Jones; 12:57:19 4. Kyle Moore; 12:57:29; New Moon Media5. Bryan Schouman; 12:58:16 Beg Men 30-391. Brad Johnson; 12:53:19 2. David W. Leik; 12:53:27; Boeing/Bikeman.com3. Chester Lao; 12:53:53; New Moon Media4. Warren Worsley; 12:53:54; bikeman.com5. Stephen Burgess; 12:54:51; Pedro's/Canyon BicyclesBeg Men 40+1. Timothy A. Slocum; 12:53:21 2. Lyle Castle; 12:58:28 3. David Oka; 12:59:06 4. Brent A. Jarrett; 12:59:56 5. Mark K. Crosby; 1:00:02; Taylor's Bike ShopBeginner Women1. Karen Ursick; 12:56:41; Revolution2. Shelly Wiegand; 1:00:193. Terena Jepson; 1:01:38; Pedro4. Mikkel Jones; 1:01:59 5. Shannon Clemens; 1:07:27 Clydesdale 1. Derryl R. Spencer; 12:51:17; Guthrie Bicycle2. Bryon Wright; 12:52:46; Missing Link Racing3. Bryce Perkins; 12:53:30 4. Aaron Mullins; 12:56:36; Taylors Bike Shop5. Travis Skinner; 12:57:29 Exp Men 16-181. Dustin Wynne; 1:36:27; Young Riders2. Tyler Scott; 1:45:42; Young Riders3. Alan Madorin; 1:58:08 Exp Men 19-29 1. Quin G. Bingh; 2:17:21; AOS/DJ Ortho2. Jake M. Pantone; 2:18:01; Biker's Edge

3. Ty Hansen; 2:18:02; New Moon Media/Spin Cycle4. Nate L. Stowers; 2:18:09; AOS/DJ Ortho5. Rob Hopkins; 2:22:24; Guthrie Race Club BicycleExp Men 30-39 1. Art O'Connor; 2:15:00; Guthrie Race Clubs2. Brian R. Jeppson; 2:16:05; Color Country/Cedar Cycle3. Ian Harvey; 2:17:00; Jans/Trek4. Jonathan T. Finnoff; 2:17:10; AOS/DJ Ortho5. Marc Wimmer; 2:18:04; Wimmer's Ultimate Bitler/LRCExp Men 40+ 1. Robert Westermann; 1:36:20; New MoonMedia/Spin Cycle2. Kenny Jones; 1:36:45; Racers Cycle Service3. Tom Noaker; 1:39:47; Young Riders4. Dave Miller; 1:39:48; Pine View of Logan5. Daren Cottle; 1:41:26; Porcupine Pub/ContenderExpert Women 1. Roxanne Toly; 1:49:32; Jans2. Tiffany A. Pezzulo; 1:55:09; Missing Link Racing3. Misti L. Timpson; 2:10:18; Sugar/White Pine Touring4. Cyndi Schwandt; 2:17:56; Te Flower Children5. Susan Fleck; 1:57:20; Sugar/White Pine TouringMen 50+ 1. Roger Gillespie; 1:37:54; Biogen2. Dwight Hibdon; 1:41:41; Mad Dog Cycles3. Bill Dark; 1:45:08; Mad Dog4. Brad Mullen; 1:45:30; Sports Den/Love Sac5. Gary Kartchner; 1:47:17; Golsans CyclesPro Men 1. Bart Gillespie; 2:48:47; Biogen2. Todd Tanner; 2:52:13; Cannondale/Guthries3. Trever Simper; 2:59:08; Guthries4. Blake Zumbrunnen; 2:59:23; Revolution Mountain Sports5. Lance R. Runyan; 2:59:43; Stein Eriksen Sport6. Kyle P. Wright; 3:01:18; AOS/DJ Ortho7. Todd Johnson; 3:03:59; JHMR/Marmot8. Shannon Boffeli; 3:05:05; Revolution Mountain Sports9. Brandon Firth; 3:08:59; Stein Sport/Sirius10. Kevin Day; 3:17:41; Stein Erikson SportsPro Women1. Kathy Sherwin; 2:23:41; Cannondale Mtn. Bike Te2. Cindi Hansen; 2:36:47; mtbchick.com/Cannondale3. Pela Hanlon; 2:41:25 Single-Speed1. Chris S. Holland; 1:30:54; Pedros/Canyon Bicycles2. Jon Gallagher; 1:32:44; Cole Sport3. David Kelsey; 1:37:45; New Moon Media/Spin Cycle4. John Erdmann; 1:43:14 5. Justin M. Keener; 1:45:31 Sport Women1. Jennifer Hanks; 1:49:10; Te Sugar/White Pine Touring2. y Klepetar; 1:49:53; White Pine Touring3. Ellen Guthrie; 1:54:42; New Moon Media/Spin Cycle4. Lori A. Frandsen; 1:55:44; Revolution Mtn. Sports5. Stacy L. Newton; 1:55:54; Te Sugar/White Pine TouringSpt Men 16-181. Taylor Foss; 1:39:22; Bingh Cyclery2. Rick Washburn; 1:46:23; Mad Dog Cycles3. Ryan Washburn; 1:52:27; Mad Dog Cycles4. Daniel L. Bride; 1:52:59; Mad Dog5. Justin Easley; 16-18 1:55:47 Spt Men 19-291. Chris A. Holley; 1:32:46; Mad Dog Cycles2. Christen Thompson; 1:33:50; Te Spunk3. Tim G. Hodnett; 1:34:10; Mad Dog Cycles4. Troy Child; 1:39:03; Ogden One5. Ad Lisonbee; 1:40:52; Mad Dog CyclesSpt Men 30-391. Mike T. Muir; Mad Dog Cycles2. Bo Pitkin; 1:34:03; Mad Dog Cycling3. Quentin J. Morisette; 1:34:55; Copper ChaseCondos4. Cory T. Peterson; 1:38:13 5. Kent Carlsen; 1:39:19; Logan Race ClubSpt Men 40+ 1. Jeff Butler; 1:37:43; Mad Dog Cycles2. Curt Bates; 1:39:47 3. Bob Dawson; 1:40:26; 9th and 9th4. Tom Jow; 1:43:05; Biogen- IDEZ5. Jeff Pease; 1:43:09; Logan Race ClubSpt/Exp Men 13-151. Ryan Wyble; 12:53:55; Young Riders2. Jason K. LeGore; 12:57:27; Revolution SportsWomen 35+ 1. Janet Borg; 12:57:33 2. Claudia Brown; 1:01:01; Mad Dog3. Priya M.(18) Noronha; 1:02:47; Peak Fasteners4. Kathleen Wismer; 1:06:20; Pedros Grassroots5. Gina R. Riggs; 1:09:08; Peak Fasteners

Buffalo Stampede Road Race, April 10,2004, Antelope Island, Utah.

Cat 1-21. Burke Swindlehurst2. Aaron Jordin3. John Osguthorpe4. Chris Liby5. Bart Gillespie6. David Harward7. Alex Rock8. Christopher Hull9. Todd Tanner10. Christopher McGillCat 31. Dan Hoopes2. Christoph Hurley3. David Hunt4. Bryan Williams5. Robert McGovern6. Brandon Firth7. Scott Preston8. Eric Broussard9. Greg Roper10. Jason AndersenCat 41. Michael Lemon2. Stan Price3. Ted Tatos4. Steve Elmer5. Mark Todd6. Chris Kundstadt7. Eric Thompson8. Kurt Peterson9. Ed Buendia10. Jason HouchinCat 51. Daniel Chudleigh2. Tye Foren3. Jeremy Po4. Stephen Clyde5. Matthew Thompson6. Douglas No Idea7. Francios Van Heerden8. Shannon Boffeli9. Justin Griffeth10. Trevor SimperMasters 35+1. Stewart Richards2. Dan Minert3. Mark Schaefer4. Gary Porter5. Dirk Cowley6. Glen Adams7. Chris Rowley8. Dallen Larson9. Andrew Lock10. Jeff Sumsion

Masters 45+

1. Dana Harrison2. Dale Maughan3. John McConnell4. Steve Travis5. Bruce McWhorter6. Michael MacDonald7. Michael Groscost8. Jeffrey Warren9. Tom Bower10. Bob WalkerMasters 55+1. Gary Powers2. Lee Bourne3. Henry EbellJunior Men1. Robert Rennion2. Adam Steinke3. Bruce Hoffman4. Ryan Wheeler5. Matthew Clyde6. Steven Yorgason7. Cred Ebell8. Dana Hoffman9. Colton Harris10. Austin LybbertWomen Cat 1-2-31. Megan Elliott2. Karen Dodge3. Kirsten Kotval4. Laura Howat5. Jenn Halladay6. Kelly Crawford7. Kris Walker8. Alison Littlefield9. Crystal Yap10. Kathy SherwinWomen Cat 41. Stacey Scanlan2. Ellen Guthrie3. Kelly Dailey4. Megan McCown5. Laura Patten6. Ruth Shapiro7. Christie Johnson8. Shannon O'Grady9. Kathy Robinson10. Kaylene KotterMasters 35+1. Jane Vrodm2. Lauren Calton3. Vicky NielsenJunior Women1. Ashlee Bradbury

Tour of The Storm, Hurricane, Utah,April 17-18, 2004

Stage 1 - Time Trial - 20 kmPro Cat 1/2 Men1. Doug Loveday 00:19:25:11 2. Burke Swindlehurst 00:19:33:49 3. Jacob Rubelt 00:19:34:07 4. Bill Harris 00:19:35:95 5. Sandy Perrins 00:19:49:72 6. Gardie Jackson 00:20:00:77 7. Jesse Westergard 00:20:02:70 8. Bob McCall 00:20:13:13 9. Marc Yap 00:20:26:71 10. Nathan Thomas 00:20:30:32 Cat 1/2/3 Women 1. Darcie Murphy 00:22:01:37 2. Karen Dodge 00:22:45:23 3. Rydeen Stevens 00:23:24:44 4. Kris Walker 00:23:26:61 5. Jamie Williams 00:23:42:00 6. Kirsten Kotval 00:23:53:35 7. Karen Lasko 00:24:41:82 8. Kristi Mcilmoil 00:24:43:29 9. Colleen Corey 00:24:46:70 10. Kelly Crawford 00:24:51:84 Cat 3 Men 1. Philip Coats 00:20:39:25 2. Charles Royalty 00:21:08:47 3. Ryan Gibson 00:21:30:28 4. Alex Pendleton 00:21:36:27 5. David Hunt 00:21:37:83 Cat 4 Women 1. Keely Brooks 00:24:06:02 2. Ashley Dymond 00:24:20:98 3. Megan McCown 00:24:49:41 4. Juliane Conner 00:25:15:56 5. Emily Ure 00:25:37:67 Cat 4 Men 1. Mark Todd 00:20:26:64 2. Chris Kundstadt 00:21:10:14 3. Christopher Carlson 00:21:12:46 4. Weston Woodward 00:21:17:78 5. Carman Espinoza 00:21:42:19 Cat 5 Men 1. Mike Bronn 00:22:03:27 2. James Hayton 00:22:27:68 3. Michael Vaccari 00:22:36:14 4. Duane Barnson 00:22:42:51 5. Darin Wilson 00:23:02:79 Master Men 35+ 1. Mark Schaefer 00:19:57:08 2. Marek Shon 00:20:29:16 3. Louie Amelburu 00:20:29:55 4. Chris Rowley 00:20:42:40 5. James Yorgason 00:20:45:80 Master Men 45+ 4. Thomas Milligan 00:21:55:16 5. Jeff Pease 00:22:07:37 6. Victor Rodriguez 00:22:11:96 7. Bob Walker 00:22:16:15 8. Carl Recine 00:22:33:98 9. Bill Cutting 00:23:35:82 10. Peter Barquin 00:28:35:82 Master Men 55+1. Jim Miller 00:21:11:17 2. Erik Nordenson 00:24:36:23 3. David Carlson 00:25:13:03 Junior Men 1. Jon Bowman 00:00:00:00 2. Adam Steinke 00:23:09:67 3. Ryan Wheeler 00:24:48:75 4. Bruce Hoffman 00:26:34:18

Stage 2 - CriteriumPro Cat 1/2 Men1. Bill Harris 00:59:32:452. Burke Swindlehurst 00:59:33:713. Todd Tanner 00:59:33:714. Jacob Rubelt 00:59:35:075. Ryan Littlefield 00:59:35:07Cat 1/2/3 Women1. Kirsten Kotval 00:45:57:732. Kelly Crawford 00:45:59:223. Darcie Murphy 00:45:59:224. Karen Dodge 00:46:01:465. Lisa Milkavich 00:46:01:46Cat 3 Men 1. Robert Lofgran 00:46:44:612. Anthony Johnson 00:46:44:613. Shawn Cheney 00:46:44:614. Nate Kamerath 00:46:44:615. David Hunt 00:46:46:86Cat 4 Women 4. Ashley Dymond 00:28:02:655. Megan McCown 00:28:04:41Cat 4 Men1. Mark Todd 00:27:28:982. Trevor Simper 00:27:30:743. Scott Allen 00:27:30:744. Tony Gonzalez 00:27:30:74

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Utah Road Races

August 12-22 — Park City CyclingFestival, Masters, Junior, andEspoir National Championships,Park City, UT, (719) 866-4581

August 21 — Snowbird Hill Climb,7:30 AM, 10.2 Miles from Shopkoon 9400 S. 2000 E. to Snowbird,(801) 583-6281

August 28 — Jeff Rogers MemorialEureka RR, great road racethrough the Tintic Mining District,Eureka, UT, Jeremy Smith, (801)733-6687

September 3-6 — Cache ClassicStage Race, Logan, UT, (435) 752-5131 or (435) 787-2534

September 7,14,21,28 — RMR CritSeries, Salt Lake, (801) 944-8488

September 1,8,15,22,29 — DMVCrit Series, Every Wednesday, SaltLake, (801) 553-1065

September 2,16,30 — Salt Air TTSeries, Every other Thurs, (801)944-8488

September 11 — LOTOJA, 203miles from Logan, UT to Jackson,WY, (801) 771-6200

October 5-8 — Huntsman WorldSenior Games. Must be 50 yearsor older. Four events: hill climb,time trial, criterium and roadrace. 800-562-1268 [email protected]

October 9 — City Creek Bike Sprint,10 am, 5 1/2 mile climb up CityCreek Canyon in Salt Lake City,road or mountain bikes, UCAPoints Series Event, (801) 583-6281

May 11 — Summer Night at theTrack #1, Road/Track, Boise, ID,(208) 343-3782

May 13 — Lindsay's Thursday NightTT Series, Nampa, ID, (208) 465-6491

May 15 — Galena Hill Climb TimeTrial, Galena Lodge to GalenaSummit, ID, (208) 726-7693

May 15 — Birds of Prey Road Race,Kuna, ID, (208) 389-7429

May 16 — Eagle Hills Circuit Race,Boise, ID, (208) 343-9130

May 18 — Tuesday Nighter #6,Bogus Basin, ID

May 18, 25 — Idaho CyclingEnthusiasts Criterium Series,Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426

May 22-23 — CANCELLED ElamClassic, Road Race andCriterium, Grand Junction, CO,970-250-5458

Regional Road Races

May 25 — Tuesday Nighter #7,Pleasant Valley/Ten Mile CreekRd., Boise, ID

May 29-30 — CANCELLED - SnakeRiver Omnium, Nampa, ID, (208)465-6491

May 29-31 — Iron Horse BicycleClassic, Road and MountainEvents, Durango, CO, (970) 259-4621

May 28-31 — Ecology CenterClassic, 4 stages,NRC Event,$10,000 prize list, Missoula, MT,(406) 728-5733

June 1 — Tuesday Nighter #8,Pleasant Valley/Ten Mile CreekRd., Boise, ID

May 30-31 — Racin for JasonMemorial Weekend CriteriumSeries, raise money to help Idahoracer Jason Broome in his fightwith lymphoma, Bown Crossing,Boise, ID, (208) 890-3118

June 4-6 — Tour of Eagle, Eagle, ID,(208) 884-1925

June 8 — Summer Night at theTrack #2, Road/Track, Boise, ID,(208) 343-3782

June 12 — Sam Boyd Circuit Raceand Criterium, Las Vegas, NV,702-228-9460

June 12 — Grand Targhee Ski HillRoad Time Trial, 9 a.m., Alta, WY,(307) 353-2252

June 15 — Tuesday Nighter #9,Bogus Hillclimb, Boise, ID

June 15 — Idaho CyclingEnthusiasts Criterium Series,Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426

June 20 — 50/50 Team Time Trial,Lost River Cycling, Boise, ID, con-tact Kurt Holzer (208) 890-3118

June 22-24 — Lyle Pearson ClassicStage Race, evenings, Boise,ID,(208) 343-3782

June 25-27 — Elkhorn ClassicStage Race, Baker City, OR, (503)652-3763

June 26-27 — Dead Dog ClassicStage Race, round two of theHigh Uintas-Dead Dog StageRace Series, Wyoming StateChampionships, Laramie, WY,(307) 745-4499

June 26 — Idaho State Time TrialChampionships, Bellevue, ID,7am, (208) 726-7693

June 26-27 — Ketchum CircuitRace and Criterium,Ketchum/Sun Valley, Idaho,Greg Stock (208) 726-0707

June 29 — Idaho CyclingEnthusiasts Criterium Series,Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426

June 29 — Summer Night at theTrack #3, Road/Track, Boise, ID,(208) 343-3782

July 3 — North Las Vegas Criterium,Las Vegas, NV, 702-228-9460

July 4 — CANCELLED - Elko JaietanCriterium, Part of the Elko BasqueFestival, Elko, NV, (775) 738-5245

July 6 — Idaho Cycling EnthusiastsCriterium Series, Pocatello, ID,208-282-5426

July 10-11 — Gate City GrindStage Race, (208) 282-2503 or(208) 652-3532

July 13 — Tuesday Nighter #12,Pleasant Valley/Ten Mile CreekRd., Boise, ID

July 20 — Idaho CyclingEnthusiasts Criterium Series,Pocatello, ID, 208-282-5426

July 24 — Teton Pass Hill Climb,Wilson, WY, 8:30 road race, 10:30mountain bike race - points foreach Race, (307) 733-5228

July 20 — Summer Night at theTrack #4, Road/Track, Boise, ID,(208) 343-3782

July 24 — Well's Fargo TwilightCriterium, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782

July 25 — The Morning AfterCriterium, Boise, ID, (208) 343-9130

July 27 — Summer Night at theTrack #5, Road/Track, Boise, ID,(208) 343-3782

July 31 — Mt. Harrison Hill Climb,Boise, ID, (208) 336-3854

August 1 — Day at the Track, seriesfinal, Road/Track, Boise, ID, (208)343-3782

August 22 — Table Rock HC RR,Boise, ID, (208) 867-2488

August 26 — Lindsay's ThursdayNight TT Series Final, Nampa, ID,(208) 465-6491

August 28 — Magic Valley SeniorGames, Bill Hart (208) 543-4451

August 28-29 — IntermountainOrthopaedics Idaho State RRand Criterium Championships,Boise, ID, Kurt Holzer at (208) 890-3118

September 4 — Mt. Charleston HillClimb, Las Vegas, NV, 702-228-9460

September 5 — Quail HollowHillclimb, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782

September 11 — Race to theAngel, 17th Annual, Wells, NV,(775) 752-3540

September 11 — Bogus Basin HillClimb, Boise, ID, (208) 343-3782

September 18-19 — LavaRama,Wild Rockies Series #8, XC,DH, Road Criterium, Lava HotSprings, ID (208) 342-3910

Mondays — April - September --Wasatch Women's Cycling Club(WWCC) Weekly Ride: fun/easy~1 hr. ride , meeting at 6:00 p.m.at 1500 E 1500 S (by Einstein's). Allwelcome!, Melissa at (801) 466-6312.

Weekend Group Rides — Saturdayand Sunday, 10 am, meet at 9thand 9th in Salt Lake City.

Sunday Group Ride — 9 a.m.,Canyon Bicycles in Draper, 762E.,12600 S., (801) 576-8844

May 15 — Tour de Fire , Las Vegas,NV, 702-228-9460

May 15 — Cycle Salt Lake CenturyRide, Salt Lake to Antelope Islandand back, 31, 67, or 100 mileoptions. Utah State Fair Park, 155N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 AM Mass starttime. Registration opens at 6:00AM., (801) 596-8430 or Fax (801)322-5056 or [email protected]

May 22 — Color Country Century,100 miles from Cedar City throughCedar ValleyÊto New Harmony toParowan,Ê (435) 586 5210 or (435)559-2925

May 23 — In The Valley 100, BBTCSuper Series Ride, circles Salt LakeValley, starts in Draper Park, (801)943-2117

May 28-31 — Northwest TandemRally, Eugene, OR, (206) 781-3858

June 5 — Little Red Riding Hood,women's only metric century ride,Wellsville, Cache Valley, (801) 943-2117

June 5-6 — Idaho MS 150 Bike Tour,Meridian, Boise, ID, (208) 388-1998ext. 2 or (208) 342-2881

June 5-11 — Cycle Utah Tour,Southern Utah, Adv. CyclingAssociation, (800) 755-2453

June 6 — America's Most BeautifulBike Ride, 35, 72, 100 miles, benefitfor the Leukemia Society, LakeTahoe, NV, (800) 565-2704

June 12-13— Tour de Cure, GoldenSpike Century, 40, 60 and 100-mileroutes, raise money for theAmerican Diabetes Association,Box Elder High School, BrighamCity, UT, Nikki Whye at (888) 342-2383 x7075

June 12 — Bob LeBow Bike Tour -"Health Care for All.", routes from3-100 miles, Nampa, Idaho,[email protected] or 208-467-4431

June 19 — 2nd Annual Tri CountyTour, Boise, ID, Linda Laky, (208)336-1070 x 106 ([email protected])

June 19 — Up and Over 100, bot-tom of Emigration Canyon to ParkCity, Coalville, and back, (801)943-2117

June 20-26 — Utah Border toBorder Tour, (801) 556-3290

June 26-27 — MS 150 Bike Tour,Benefits MS Society and multiplesclerosis research, Cache ValleyFairgrounds (400 South 500 West,Logan, Utah), (801) 493-0113

June 26 — Comstock SilverCentury Historical Tour, Genoa /Carson Valley, NV, (800) 565-2704

June 26 — Killer Loop, a 66 or 100mile loop from Cedar Citythrough Brianhead and Back toCedar. This brevet style ride fea-tures 8500+ feet of climbing ataltitudes up to 10,400 feet. (435)586-7567

June 26 — Tour of Marsh CreekValley, fully supported ride pre-sented in conjunction with thePocatello Riverfest! Options of25, 62, or 100 miles on the lonelyroads that traverse the lovelycountry between Pocatello andMalad Pass, then enjoy food, fun,and music at the Riverfest. MitchWhite at 208-241-5322 [email protected]

July 2 — Antelope by MoonlightBike Ride, 11th Annual, 10:00 P.M.start, check-in begins at 8:30p.m., at the Antelope IslandState Park entrance This a popu-lar non-competitive ride, held atnight during the full-moon. Viewsare spectacular, food is delicious.Ride along the Great Salt Lakeon the Davis County causewayand on to Antelope Island StatePark. Registration fee includespark entry, t-shirt and refresh-ments, about 20 miles round trip,contact Neka Roundy, DavisCounty Tourism, (801) 451-3286

July 18 — Mt. Nebo Loop, start inNephi to Springville to the Mt.Nebo loop, (801) 943-2117

July 25-31 — Bicycle Idaho, Melbato Ketchum to Melba, (541) 385-5257

July 31 - August 7 — Great DivideWind River, Jackson to Lander,WY, dirt and road, Adv. CyclingAssociation, (800) 755-2453

August 1 — Chalk Creek 100, ParkCity to Coalville to Chalk Creekand back, (801) 943-2117

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 — Half-Bogus Ride, Bogus Basin, (208)343-3782

August 7 — ULCER Training Ride, 75miles, location TBD, (801) 943-2117

August 8 — Stanley Challenge,Boise, ID, (208) 867-2488

August 14 — ULCER, Century Touraround Utah Lake, 100, 74, and46 mile options, (801) 947-0338

August 15 — Blue Cruise Wheels forWellness, Meridian, ID, (208) 387-6817

August 21 — Promontory Point 125,Brigham City to Promentory,(801) 943-2117

August 23-28 — Bear Lake,Northern Utah & Southern IdahoTour, (801) 556-3290

August 28 — Desperado Dual , 200mile double century in SouthernUtah, 100 mile option, Panguitch,(435) 586-7567

August 29 - September 4 — BBTCSouthern Utah Parks Tour, (801)486-8140

August 29 — The Big Ride, 164miles, Mt. Green over MonteCristo, to Evanston and back,(801) 943-2117

August 30 - September 4 — SPUDS10 - Boise to Salmon, Idaho, 1-866-45-SPUDS

September 4 - Cache ValleyCentury Tour - 100 mi/100km/40mile options. Hosted byCache Valley Veloists BicycleTouring Club. 7AMregistration/check in, 12 mi northof Logan on Hwy 91. Reg. Feeincludes rest stops, lunch. Forinformation and forms call 435-752-2253.

September 6-11 — WYCYC XV, rideacross Wyoming, Jackson Hole tothe Bighorns, Cyclevents, 1-888-733-9615.

September 7 — Half-Bogus Ride,Bogus Basin, (208) 343-3782

September 4-10 — Cycle UtahTour, Southern Utah, Adv. CyclingAssociation, (800) 755-2453

September 11 — HooperHorizontal 100, State AgricultureBuilding to Hooper and Back,(801) 943-2117

September 12 — Tour de Tahoe,ride around Lake Tahoe, 72 miles,Lake Tahoe, NV, (800) 565-2704

September 12 — Galena Tour,Galena Lodge, ID, (208) 788-9184

September 12-18 — Southern UtahNational Parks Tour, (801) 596-8430

September 25 — Cycle For Life,benefit ride for injured cyclists,(801) 272-1302

September 26 - October 2 — OAT-BRAN, One Awesome Tour BikeRide Across Nevada, followingthe Legendary Pony Express Trailon U.S. Hwy. 50 - America'sLoneliest Road, 5 days of riding,420 miles from Lake Tahoe toGreat Basin National Park, (800)565-2704

September 26 - October 2 —CANYONS III - A Ride AcrossSouthern Utah, Springdale toBlanding, 1-866-CycleUT

Oct 1-3 — Moab Century Ride,Moab to La Sals and back, Tourbenefits the Lance ArmstrongFoundation, 435-259-2698

October 3-8 — Monument Valley &4 Corners Tour, (801) 556-3290

October 9 — Yellowstone Fall OldFaithful Cycling Tour 2004, (406)646-7701

October 16 — Las Vegas Century ,22,37,55,80 and 110 miles, bene-fits Ronald McDonald House.lasvegascentury.org, (702) 407-3077

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utes after the start, which isimpressive considering the aidstation worker took 40 minutesto drive up there.

From the aid station onecould witness a wide range ofphysiques, fitness levels and atti-tudes. Hyperfit pros motored tomachinelike performances. TypeA experts hammered to glory.Forty-something men chattedabout other cool rides. A heavy-set sport woman persevered withthe biggest stoke of all.

Many believe our bodies areonly a small part of who we are,that the other ninety-somethingpercent consists of our higherselves. If you belong to thisschool of thought, then a racelike Tour of Canyonlandsbecomes less of a physical testand more of a spiritual journey.No matter what your needs –victory, escape, challenge – therace helps you climb to a higher

level of prowess, enlightenmentor just plain stoke.

Down on the wide-open val-ley floor, Ben Hall took a hardpull at the front of the expert 30-34 group. Ben Hall, 33, ofAlbuquerque, NM, with thebushy red beard and shaven legs,dropped back and tried to getinto the paceline. He slipped intothe draft, head down, and ham-mered to stay in contact. A FordExcursion towing a trailerappeared in the road. The groupsplit around the obstacle. Benkept hammering, straight into thegrill. His bike snapped. Thewindshield shattered. Ben soondied of a head injury. Racers onthe return trip passed his sheet-covered body, a pool of hisblood soaking into the dust.

Everyone in the mountainbike community offers the mostsincere condolences to Ben’sfriends and loved ones. Nodoubt, for Ben this day marked aspiritual milestone. Let’s hopehe’s OK wherever he is. See Results on page 16.

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5. Steve Elmer 00:27:35:11Cat 5 Men 1. Tye Foren 00:28:10:832. Michael Vaccari 00:28:10:833. Darrick Riggs 00:28:10:834. Tyler Wilhelmsen 00:28:12:765. Duane Barnson 00:28:13:59Master Men 35+ 1. Louie Amelburu 00:44:14:012. Chris Rowley 00:44:14:013. Jeff Sargent 00:44:22:374. Jon Gallager 00:44:22:375. Dirk Cowley 00:44:22:37Master Men 45+ 1. Dale Maughan 00:27:38:182. William Corliss 00:27:39:093. Jeff Pease 00:27:45:274. Bob Walker 00:27:45:275. Thomas Milligan 00:27:45:27Master Men 55+ 1. Jim Miller 00:27:39:042. Erik Nordenson 00:28:18:843. David Carlson 00:28:30:37Junior Men 1. Adam Steinke 00:28:22:402. Ryan Wheeler 00:28:22:403. Bruce Hoffman 00:29:03:56

Stage 3 - Road RacePro Cat 1/2 Men 1. Burke Swindlehurst 03:36:36:152. Jacob Rubelt 03:36:39:453. Aaron Jordin 03:36:46:384. John Osguthorpe 03:36:48:875. David Harward 03:36:50:48

Cat 1/2/3 Women

1. Karen Dodge 03:00:11:642. Darcie Murphy 03:00:14:183. Kris Walker 03:00:21:354. Colleen Corey 03:01:06:365. Karen Lasko 03:03:35:37Cat 3 Men 1. David Hunt 03:57:09:392. Jon Milner 03:57:12:003. Nate Kamerath 03:57:12:004. Andrew Peterson 03:57:12:715. Anthony Johnson 03:57:12:71Cat 4 Women 1. Juliane Conner 01:33:32:202. Megan McCown 01:33:42:693. Ashley Dymond 01:35:14:174. Emily Ure 01:38:49:435. Kathy Robinson 01:38:49:43Cat 4 Men 1. Trevor Simper 02:40:30:852. Christopher Carlson 02:40:36:983. Carman Espinoza 02:40:38:274. David Blades 02:40:42:055. Steve Elmer 02:40:43:58Cat 5 Men 1. Tye Foren 01:29:45:602. Tyler Wilhelmsen 01:29:51:523. Darrick Riggs 01:29:52:244. Mike Bronn 01:29:54:075. Darin Wilson 01:30:12:35Master Men 35+ 1. Dirk Cowley 02:31:44:012. Mark Schaefer 02:31:44:683. Gary Porter 02:31:45:644. Stewart Richards 02:31:45:645. Louie Amelburu 02:31:45:64Master Men 45+ 1. Dale Maughan 02:37:24:262. Jeff Herran 02:40:33:963. Jeff Pease 02:43:35:134. Thomas Milligan 02:43:35:135. Bob Walker 03:03:31:31

Master Men 55+ 1. Erik Nordenson 03:12:20:652. David Carlson 03:24:21:34Junior Men 1. Adam Steinke 01:33:22:642. Ryan Wheeler 01:33:24:743. Bruce Hoffman 01:43:26:37

Final G.C.Pro Cat 1/2 Men 1. Burke Swindlehurst 04:55:43:352. Jacob Rubelt 04:55:48:593. Gardie Jackson 04:56:45:334. Aaron Jordin 04:57:11:425. David Harward 04:57:20:476. Jesse Westergard 04:57:35:217. John Osguthorpe 04:57:41:838. Nathan Thomas 04:57:58:129. Ryan Littlefield 04:58:16:1410. Eric Pardyjak 04:58:18:28Cat 1/2/3 Women 1. Darcie Murphy 04:08:14:772. Karen Dodge 04:08:58:333. Kris Walker 04:09:51:264. Kristi Mcilmoil 04:14:29:165. Noel Weddle 04:15:49:616. Kelly Crawford, 04:17:10:567. Colleen Corey, 04:40:38:068. Karen Lasko, 04:41:22:19Cat 3 Men 1. Philip Coats 05:04:51:382. Charles Royalty 05:05:11:103. David Hunt 05:05:34:084. Ryan Gibson 05:05:39:525. Lance Christiansen 05:05:49:71Cat 4 Women 1. Megan McCown 02:26:36:512. Juliane Conner 02:26:49:363. Ashley Dymond 02:27:37:804. Kathy Robinson 02:32:28:055. Keely Brooks 02:32:40:17

Cat 4 Men 1. Mark Todd 03:28:44:632. Christopher Carlson 03:29:24:553. Carman Espinoza 03:29:55:574. Trevor Simper 03:29:58:685. Scott Allen 03:30:31:78Cat 5 Men 1. Mike Bronn 02:20:11:852. Tye Foren 02:21:06:553. Tyler Wilhelmsen 02:21:14:074. Michael Vaccari 02:21:17:405. Darrick Riggs 02:21:24:79Master Men 35+ 1. Mark Schaefer 03:36:04:672. Louie Amelburu 03:36:29:203. Dirk Cowley 03:36:55:034. Gary Porter 03:36:57:145. Doug Katona 03:37:38:88Master Men 45+ 1. Dale Maughan 03:26:11:122. Jeff Herran 03:30:13:023. Thomas Milligan 03:33:15:564. Jeff Pease 03:33:27:775. Bob Walker 03:53:32:73Master Men 55+1. Erik Nordenson 04:05:15:722. David Carlson 04:18:04:7Junior Men 1. Adam Steinke 02:24:54:712. Ryan Wheeler 02:26:35:893. Bruce Hoffman 02:39:04:11

East Canyon Road Race, May 1, 2004, East CanyonResort, Utah, 60 Miles

Cat 1-21. Jeff Sargent2. David Harward3. Aaron Jordin

4. Marc Yap5. Eric Pardyjak6. Thomas Cooke7. Ryan Littlefield8. Sandy Perrins9. Allan Butler10. Eric FlynnCat 31. Norm Bryner2. Dan Hoopes3. Jason Andersen4. Pete Kuennemann5. Greg Freebairn6. Jon Milner7. Tyler Moore8. Robert McGovern9. Fred Porter10. Travis WardCat 41. Scott Allen2. Jon Rivinus3. Carman Espinoza4. Jamie Longe5. Leon BergantCat 5 Red1. Francios Van Heerden2. Tye Foren3. Darrick Riggs4. Justin Griffeth5. Matthew WhompsonCat 51. Benjamin D'Hulst2. Perry Hall3. Darin Wilson4. Jason Packard5. Dave MacFarlaneMasters 35+1. Craig Kidd2. Jarom Zenger3. James Yorgason4. Mark Schaefer

5. Dan Minert6. Andrew Lock7. Dirk Cowley8. Stewart Richards9. James Ferguson10. Bill RemillardMasters 45+1. Rick Black2. Bill Cutting3. John McConnell4. Bruce McWhorter5. Mark Seltenrich6. Anthony Quinn7. John LauckMasters 55+1. Walt Chudleigh2. Gary Powers3. Lee BourneJunior Men1. Aaron Torres2. Steven Yorgason3. Creed EbellWomen Cat 1-2-31. Crystal Yap2. Kris Walker3. Laura Howat4. Lisa Milkavich5. Margaret Douglas6. Kristi Mcilmoil7. Rachel CieslewiczWomen Cat 41. Kathy Robinson2. Chris Ferrerio3. Denise Vanderkamp4. Megan McCown5. RaLee Eck6. Kat Lynch7. Erin Dellamas8. Heather Hudson9. Kelly Dailey10. Ruth Shapiro

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the unique mountain communitywith its ski shops, holistic heal-ing centers and five-star restau-rants. Take the free tram ride toMountain Green, a pleasantresort town at 9,500 feet.

Day Six: Telluride to Stoner, 45miles: Today you will climbLizard Head Pass, elevation10,222. Enjoy the screamingdescent from the headwaters ofthe Dolores back into the opendesert. Camping is excellent inthe National Forest near Stoner.

Day Seven: Stoner to Towaoc,45 miles: Be sure to stop forsupplies in Cortez. You have along way to ride through theemptiness of the Ute MountainReservation. There is greatcamping at an RV Park connect-ed to the Casino 17 miles southof Cortez.

Day Eight: Towaoc to Bluff,Utah, 65 miles: You've left thelush mountain landscape of theSan Juan Range for the rollingsand hills of the ColoradoPlateau, and the beginning ofextreme solitude. Highway262/163 changes elevation grad-ually and is practically devoid ofvehicular traffic. Enjoy the long,lonely ride. Camp in a Bluffcampground.

Day Nine: Bluff to WhiteCanyon, 35 miles: Make sure totake the four-mile detour intoBluff for supplies. Today you'llhit the most remote stretch ofhighway in the lower 48,Highway 95. Camp in one of thedrainages in the first 15 miles ofhighway - these are your bestoptions for cooking and cleaningwater.

Day Ten: Continue alongHighway 95, 35 miles: Getready for what will be yourtoughest day of climbing - 12miles of 8 percent grade to

Natural Bridges NationalMonument. Camp among theblazing sandstone fins of WhiteCanyon.

Day Eleven: Highway 95 toLake Powell, 47 miles: Today isa good day to get up before sun-rise and fly down the highwaytoward Lake Powell. Don't for-get to stop at Fry Canyon forfresh veggie omelets and water -this is the only building you'llsee along this 124-mile highway,and the only water stop for twomore days if you bypass HiteMarina. Camp at one of thecampgrounds near Lake Powell.

Day Twelve: Lake Powell toHanksville, 52 miles: Enjoy amellow morning climb in theshade of a sandstone canyon.Near the top you'll get your firstglimpse of the Henry Mountains.At Hanksville turn north onHighway 24 and camp north ofthe Dirty Devil River.

Day Thirteen: Hanksville toGreen River, 44 miles: Enjoy arolling morning ride with incred-ible views of the San RafaelReed to the west. At I-70 turneast and head toward GreenRiver. On the Interstate you'llsee the heaviest traffic of thetrip, but the shoulder is wide and

forgiving. Camp at Green RiverState Park. Don't forget to stopat Ray's for a burger.

Day Fourteen: Today brings thenecessary evil of completing theloop. The ride is scenic, thoughfilled with that inevitable senseof loss that comes at the end ofevery good vacation. Exit I-70 atCrescent Junction and preparefor heavy traffic on Highway191. Try to avoid this stretch onFridays, when a huge influx ofweekend mountain bikers andfour wheelers roll into town. Besure to stop into one of the manygreat restaurants in town to cele-brate. You've had a long ride.

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R o l l O v e r M u l t i p l e S c l e r o s i s a tR o l l O v e r M u l t i p l e S c l e r o s i s a tt h e M S 1 5 0 B i k e T o u rt h e M S 1 5 0 B i k e T o u rVoted "2003 Cycling Event of the Year" by Cycling Utah

Over the past 18 years, the MS 150 Bike Tour has becomeUtah’s premier fundraising cycling event. On June 26 and 27, rid-ers of all abilities will pedal up to 150 miles during this fully-catered, two-day tour through the breathtaking Cache Countycountryside. The route is primarily located along roads windingthrough the beautiful northern Utah scenery, making a southernloop on Saturday, and a northern loop on Sunday.

The MS 150 Bike Tour is held to raise funds for MS researchand to help provide local programs to Utah families affected bymultiple sclerosis—a chronic, unpredictable, and often disablingdisease of the central nervous system. With your help the NationalMultiple Sclerosis Society Utah State Chapter hopes to raise$750,000 from MS 150 Bike Tour participants who collect contri-butions from friends, family, and co-workers.

"What makes the MS 150 Bike Tour so exciting is the caliber ofthe event and the cause that it supports. It is satisfying to knowthat with each mile ridden, we are coming closer to finding a curefor MS." Tim Paine, board chair, National MS Society Utah StateChapter.

The annual tour also has a reputation for its family-friendlyatmosphere, with many riders and their families making it a tradi-tion to camp out at the fully-equipped Cache County Fairgroundseach year. Saturday night, riders and their families will enjoy aheartfelt keynote address, dinner program with live entertainment,pool party, BMX show, and an awards presentation.

To find out more or to register, visit www.fightmsutah.org orcall 1-800-FIGHT-MS. Registration brochures can also be pickedup at all Harmons Grocery and Bingham Cyclery locations.

C y c l e S a l t L a k e C e n t u r y 2 0 0 4C y c l e S a l t L a k e C e n t u r y 2 0 0 4Spring is here and for most of us it is time to climb on the bike and

start thinking of the cycling season, getting in shape and make plans forthe many rides available to us this summer. For eighteen years now, thetouring season's first major event in Northern Utah is the Cycle SaltLake Century. This has been organized under several names in the pastsuch as: American Investment Bank (AIB) Century, Mayor's CenturyRide and the L. H. Miller Cycle Salt Lake Century, and this year as theCycle Salt Lake Century. Offering three mileage-options of 31, 67 or100 miles over a mostly flat course over rural roads, it has somethingfor everyone at every level of cycling. The ride begins at the StateFairgrounds in Salt Lake City and travels to Antelope Island and back.

Over the years the Cycle Salt Lake Century has raised thousands ofdollars for a variety of charities and organizations throughout the state.This year donations will be made to: Friends of Antelope Island, the SaltLake City Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee, Ogden One CyclingClub, and UTA Rideshare.

In 2003, 1200 riders participated in the Cycle Salt Lake Centurymaking it one of Utah's largest single day recreational bicycle events.This year's century is on May 15, 2004 and is the closing event of CycleSalt Lake Week 2004. For further information contact: Jon R. Smith at(801) 596-8430 or [email protected]. Complete schedules for theweek are online at cyclesaltlakecentury.com and cyclingutah.com.

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By Jill HomerPhotos by Jeff Roes

Locals all too often lookthrough the virtues of their homestate. Though many will tout theworld class mountain biking ofMoab and other southern Utahtowns, bicycle touring in thisstate is still widely underrated.

With its remote highways,ample camping and stunningscenery, southern Utah offersexcellent opportunities for self-supported bicycle vacations. Aloop through southeastern andsouthwestern Colorado takes rid-ers through the challenging andvaried landscape of the ColoradoPlateau. Though not an officiallyestablished ride, the San JuanLoop offers some of the best

biking Utah has to offer.Casual riders should plan for

two weeks along this 560-mileloop, allowing a comfortableaverage of about 40 miles perday. Because of extreme weatherand elevation changes, ridersshould plan to bring plenty ofsupplies, multiple clothing lay-ers, and at least two and a halfgallons of water per person forsome of the more remote stretch-es. Plan for temperatures rangingfrom 40 to 100 degrees, even inthe summer. The following is ashort itinerary of this ride, begin-ning in Moab, Utah.

Day One: Moab to La SalJunction, 30 miles: Head southout of Moab on Highway 191,and be prepared for a sometimestreacherous climb out of the

Colorado River Basin. At La SalJunction, turn east. Camping isgood in the foothills of the LaSals, with spectacular views ofthe redrock cliffs at sunset.

Day Two: La Sal Junction toNaturita, Colo., 45 miles: Justbefore the Colorado Border, theroad drops off the face of theearth into the Dolores RiverBasin. Sharp switchbacks reach10 percent grades, and even thebravest tourists must wind theirbikes slowly down. Camp alongHighway 90 on the open desertplain.

Day Three: Naturita to SanMiguel River, 42 miles: Thegradual climb along the SanMiguel River is stunning, andglimpses of a black bear or a

bald eagle aren't infrequent.Camp in one of several BLMCampgrounds along the river.

Day Four: San Miguel River toTelluride, 22 miles: Take a shortday to make the skyward climbto Telluride on Highway 145.This stretch of road sees heaviertraffic, so use caution on the

often tenuous shoulder. Thereare many different accommoda-tions in Telluride, from city parkcamping to luxury hotels.

Day Five: Telluride rest day, 0miles: Take a day off to explore

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