Dave Iltis
Cycling Utah's March 2012 Issue is available as a pdf download and
also in bike shops in the Intermountain West. Looking to plan your
season?
The 2012 Mountain West Calendar is inside!
Download it here:
http://www.cyclingutah.com/march/Cycling-Utah-March-2012-Issue-counter.html
Check out our revamped website: http://cyclingutah.com
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Check out our revamped website: http://cyclingutah.com
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We are excited to begin our 20th year and look forward to seeing you
out on the roads and trails this spring!
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Looking for a cool new cross/road/dirt event? Try the Bear Lake
Monster Cross! It's on Sept. 21-23, but you can register today!
http://bearlakemonsterride.com/monster-cross
We have also made some updates to cyclingutah.com Have a look! We've
posted many new articles, including How Utah's Congressional
Delegation Stands on Cycling, and more!
http://www.cyclingutah.com/advocacy/how-utahs-congressional-delegation-stands-on-cycling
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March 2012 Issue Contents:
And That Just Ain't Right, Filmed in Utah, Peloton is a Story of
Overcoming Life's Challenges Through Cycling, To Catch a Thief,
Joyride: Pedaling Toward A Healthy Planet, Utah and Idaho Rank in the
Middle for Biking and Walking, Report Shows that Transportation
Enhancements Create More Jobs Than Other Road Work, Bike Utah Sets
Goals for 2012, Utah High School Cycling League Ramps Up, A Season
Preview for Cycling Fans, First Endurance PreRace review, Bike Shop
Comings and Goings, Walker and Rollins Win Cyclocross National
Championships; Walker Second in Worlds, Bicycle Collective News, HB
327 Addresses Cycling Issues, Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah Announces
Host Cities, Inspired by Cycling Utah, Layne Packer Becomes a Bike
Commuter, Utah Health Department Releases Bicycle and Pedestrian
Master Plan Guide, Is Your Bike Ready for an Overhaul?, Utah
Cyclocross Series Season Wrap Up, Cycling Elevated: Every Rider Plays
A Crucial Role, Fall Tour de St. George: The Perfect Mid-Autumn Ride,
Islands in the Sky Cruise, 'Round the Canyonlands Tour.
Pick up a copy at your favorite bike shop or other location today.
New: The ads in the pdf are hyperlinks - click on them to go to the
advertiser's webpage.
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Do you have your Share the Road License Plate yet? Please order today.
The plates are an extra $25/year and funds go to support bike safety
and advocacy programs in Utah. More info here. 500 plates need to be
ordered by the end of the year or we may lose the plates and funding!
Only about 30 to go! You can get the plates at anytime, not just when
you renew your registration.
Happy Riding!
Dave Iltis
Editor
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*We have tons of great new photos posted at
http://gallery.cyclingutah.com including cyclocross races, Hell of
the North 2011, Tour of Utah, and tons more.
Bike Utah needs you to become a member, see below for more info. They
represent cyclists on a statewide level. http://bikeutah.org
Thanks for reading,
Dave Iltis * Editor
Writers, Reporters, and Photographers needed on occasion. Have a
touring story? We'd like to hear it. Email dave@cyclingutah.com if
you are interested.
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Upcoming events:
March 2-11 -- RAD Canyon BMX, Farmington, UT, Indoor bmx racing going
on at the Legacy Events center 151 South 1100 West, Farmington, UT.,
Ron Melton, 801-699-9575, radcanyonbmx@radcanyonbmx.com,
radcanyonbmx.com
March 10-13 -- Moab Skinny Tire Festival, Moab, UT, Four days of road
cycling through spectacular scenery of Arches National Park, Dead
Horse Point State Park, and the Colorado River. This event is a
fundraiser for cancer survivorship programs and cancer research.,
Beth Logan, 435-259-3193, info@skinnytireevents.com,
skinnytireevents.com
March 11 -- Hammer at the Slammer Points Race #2, Boise, ID, Hammer
at the Slammer Points Race #2, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782,
mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com
March 13 -- Bike Maintenance Basics, Salt Lake City, UT, Learn how to
lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor
adjustments to your bike. No experience necessary! Leave your bike at
home. 7pm at REI in Salt Lake., Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100,
ceppler@rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity
March 17 -- True GRIT Epic Bike Race, St. George, UT, Epic
ultra-endurance mountain bike race with 100 and 50 mile options over
tough and technical terrain. Course is a 50 mile loop. Staggered
starts at 7am, 9 am and 11am - cut off time is 6pm, choose from open
category with cash purse, other categories TBA. Also offered is a
challenge course of 23 miles., Cimarron Chacon, 970-759-3048,
info@gropromotions.com, GROpromotions.com, trugrit.athlete360.com
March 18 -- Slammer Road Race (BCC Spring Series #2), Boise, ID, Mike
Cooley, 208-343-3782, mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com
March 18 -- Hammer at the Slammer Points Race #3, Boise, ID, Hammer
at the Slammer Points Race #3, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782,
mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com
March 21 -- Monument Madness Time Trial Hill Climb, Grand Junction,
CO, Road Race, Monument Madness Time Trial Hill Climb, Grand
Junction, Colorado, Mike Driver, 970-904-5708,
mdriver@livetrainrace.com, ltrsports.com
March 22 -- Training for Your First Century Ride, Sandy, UT, 7pm at
REI in Sandy., Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@rei.com,
rei.com/saltlakecity
March 23-25 -- BetterRide MTB Camp, Hurricane, UT, BetterRide s team
of professional coaches isdedicated to teaching riders of all levels
the skills to ride in balance, in control & have more fun on their
bikes!, Gene Hamilton, 970-335-8226, Info@BetterRide.net,
betterride.net
March 23-April 1 -- Bicycle Collective Bicycle Drive, Salt Lake City,
UT, Bike drive for SLC and Provo Bicycle Collectives. Go to the self
serve kiosk at SLC or Sandy REI Customer Service, fill out the
paperwork and turn it in with your bicycle donation to any CS
representative. , Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@rei.com,
rei.com/saltlakecity, bicyclecollective.org
March 24 -- Mesquite Madness, Mesquite, NV, Beginners and pros alike
will enjoy the all-new route while appreciating the well-stocked rest
stations. Fully supported with sag vehicles, rest stops and lunch.
Great pre-season 80 miler., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185,
info@spingeeks.com, Margaret Gibson, 435-229-6251,
margaret@spingeeks.com, spingeeks.com,
March 24 -- West Mountain Road Race and Team Time Trial, Lake Shore,
UT, TTT in the morning @ 8am and a Road Race in the afternoon @1pm.,
Mason Law, 801-891-5275, masonsjc@hotmail.com, Matt Wilson,
801-616-8584, mtthwwlsn1@gmail.com,
March 24-April 20 -- Yellowstone Cycle Days, tentative, Yellowstone
National Park, MT, Ride free in Yellowstone National Park before the
roads open to the public. This is a unique way to enjoy the beauty of
the park., Moira Dow, 406-646-7701, tour@cycleyellowstone.com,
cycleyellowstone.com, nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/springbike.htm
March 24 -- Solvang Double Century, Planet Ultra Grand Slam, Solvang,
CA, 200 miles in Southern CA's most scenic and popular cycling
region. A perfect first time double century., Deb Bowling,
818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com
March 24-25 -- US Bank Spring Collegiate Road Race, Grand Junction,
CO, Road Race on Reeder and Purdy Mesa, Team TT for collegiate &
individual TT for non-collegiate on the Farm Roads, downtown
afternoon/night crit., Richard Geng, 970-248-1503,
rgeng.msccycling@gmail.com, org.coloradomesa.edu/cycling
March 31 -- LeadmanTri Epic 125, Boulder City, NV, 125 Kilometer
Ultra Distance Triathlon. 2.5K Swim, 111.5K Bike and 12K run. This is
one of the toughest courses in triathlon, however it has heavy
emphasis on the non-impact segments (bike and run). The last 5 miles
of the run are uphill with the last mile a 17% grade climb to the
finish.$30,000 pro prize purse. All organic/natural aid station and
finish line food., Keith Hughes, 702-525-1087,
khughes@lifetimefitness.com, Karen Jayne Leinberger, 952-229-7162,
kleinberger@lifetimefitness.com, leadmantri.com