Cycling Utah
Oregon Cyclists - Have a look - there are lots of great articles, and
regional information!
Cycling Utah's April 2012 Issue is available as a pdf download:
http://www.cyclingutah.com/?p=917
or here
http://www.cyclingutah.com/april/Cycling-Utah-April-2012-Issue-counter.html
and also in bike shops in Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, N. AZ, and W. CO.
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Look for our download our Rocky Mountain Tour and Race Guide at your
favorite bike shop!
http://www.cyclingutah.com/?p=919
It has the Colorado and NM calendar inside.
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Looking to plan your season? The 2012 Calendar is inside!
Check out the Fourth Street Tri (details below) on April 14, 2012. It
raises funds for the Fourth Street Clinic.
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
There are a ton of events coming up in April, see below for details
or check the calendar links on the left.
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April 2012 Issue Contents:
http://www.cyclingutah.com/?p=917
Reducing Conflicts in Emigration, Remembering Matt Bradley, The
Changing Landscape for Bike Advocacy - Lessons from the 2012 National
Bike Summit, There's Always Another Opportunity, Do Your Homework
Before Purchasing a New Bicycle, The Rasmusons Have Made Commuting by
Bike a Lifelong Habit, The Doper Next Door: My Strange and Scandalous
Year on Performance Enhancing Drugs., Erica Tingey Juggles Motherhood
and Mountain Bike Racing, Nate King Isn't Your Average Professional
Cyclist, Carey and Smith Top True Grit Field, Plan to Attend the 2012
Utah Bike Summit, Dixie Mountain Bike Trails Association Update, A
Preview of Ironman St. George, Lean vs. Mean: Emphasize Nutrition to
Fuel Optimal Fitness, The Bicycle Collective Celebrates 10 Years of
Making Rides Happen, Uh-Oh, Where'd My Bike Go??, An Argument for
Less, Arches National Park Cruise, A Tour through the Florida Keys
We have also made some updates to cyclingutah.comHave a look! We've
posted many new articles, includingHow Utah's Congressional
Delegation Stands on Cycling, and more!
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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Support Public Television and KUED 7! Get your KUED Cycling Kit here.
Photos are posted from some of the recent cyclocross races here.
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twitter. Let your friends know too!
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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Help us out: suggest us to your friends (right hand side of the page
near the top).
*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:
April 4-September 5 -- DLD (DMV) Criterium Presented by Ski Utah,
Utah Crit Series, West Valley City, UT, Weekly Training Crit at the
Driver's Training Center, 4700S. 2780W., A flite - 6 pm, B flite
between 6:45 and 7:05, Call for information regarding C flite., Marek
Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com,utahcritseries.com,
skiutahcycling.com
April 7 -- Sand Hollow Aquatic Center (SHAC) Triathlon, St. George,
UT, Beginner, Sprint, and Tuff Kids races, starting between 7 am and
noon. Indoor swim, outdoor route for run and bike legs. Cap of 300
each category., Aaron Metler, 435-627-4560,
aaron.metler@sgcity.org,sgcityrec.org
April 7 -- Red Rock Cactus Hugger, Intermountain Cup, St. George, UT,
ICS #2, Ed Chauner, icupracing@yahoo.com, intermountaincup.com,
chollachallenge.com
April 7 -- Hell of the North Road Race, UCA Series, Salt Lake City,
UT, Just north of the Salt Lake Int'l Airport, 5 mile circuit.
includes 1.75 mile stretch of dirt road. Bring your 53x12., Marek
Shon, 801-209-2479, utcritseries@gmail.com, utahcritseries.com
April 7 -- Sage Brush Scramble, Knobby Tire Series, Boise, ID, STXC.
Action-packed short track racing just 23 miles SE of Boise Racing and
BBQ starts at noon. , Hal Miller, 208-869-4055, 208-720-3019,
info@brokenspokecycling.org, knobbytireseries.com
April 7 -- Gran Fondo Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas to Lovell
Canyon (via Red Rock Scenic Drive) and back, 100 miles - 8000 of
climbing. A Gran Fondo is a long distance, timed cycling event that
welcomes competitive, amateur and recreational cyclists of all
abilities. Fully supported., Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453,
embassy@planetultra.com, granfondolasvegas.com
April 7 -- Legacy Homecoming Century, BCC SuperSeries, North Salt
Lake, UT, Start center Street NSL flattest 100 ever 4 trips up anad
back on the Legacy parkway bike path. Free self-supported event with
a cookout at the start pointy. Shorter leg options of 25 and 50 miles
for one or two trips up and back. , Don Williams, 801-641-4020,
roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org
April 11 -- Salt Lake City Bicycle Co. Ladies Night, Salt Lake City,
UT, 7 pm at Salt Lake City Bicycle Co., 177 E. 200 S. Mini Classes on
bicycle maintenance, bicycle fitting and women's bicycle equipment.
Food and prizes., Brent Hulme, 801-746-8366,
brent@slcbike.com,slcbike.com
April 14 -- Adventure Xstream Moab, Moab, UT, Solo racers and teams
will kayak, trek, rappel, and mountain bike through the Moab Canyon
Country, 50 miles of multisport racing., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320,
events@gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com
April 14 -- Fourth Street Clinic Triathlon and 5k Triathlon and 5K,
Salt Lake City, UT, 300 yard swim, 8 mile mountain bike ride, 5K run,
Huntsman Center, University of Utah. All proceeds benefit the Fourth
Street Clinic, which provides free health care to homeless Utahans. ,
Ryley Enz, 775-296-3888,
ryley.enz@hsc.utah.edu, fourthstreetclinic.org, fourthstreettri.org
April 14 -- Telos Timp Triathlon, T3TRI EVENTS, Orem, UT, Orem
Fitness Center, Splash, Swim: 350 M, Run: 5k , Bike 12 miles., Shaun
Christian, 801-678-4032, shaun@t3triathlon.com, t3triathlon.com
April 14 -- Spring Tour de St. George , St. George, UT, 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. Three route options for all skill levels; 30, 65 and
100 miles!, Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spingeeks.com, Margaret
Gibson, 435-229-6251, margaret@spingeeks.com, spingeeks.com
April 14-15 -- Tour of the Depot, UCA Series, Tooele, UT, Sat. -Tour
of the Depot RR, Anaconda Road TT. Sun. - Pine Canyon Circuit Race.,
Jeremy Smith, 801-558-7215,
info@tourofthedepot.com, tourofthedepot.com
April 14 -- 17th Annual Barking Spider Bash, Wild Rockies Series,
Nampa, ID, AMBC Race, than 1000 vertical ft per lap, elevation gain
for hill climbs. We are using the original 2 hr XC course and 1 hour
trail run, includes roller coaster single track and wide open fire
road. FREE kids race, awards ceremony, food and beverages, part of
the national AMBC series, Darren Lightfield, 208-608-6444,
wildrockiesemail@yahoo.com, wildrockiesracing.com
April 14 -- American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure, Las Vegas,
NV, Start in Henderson, enjoy views of Lake Mead and canyons in fully
supported fundraiser. Three options: 15-mile, 45-mile and 65-mile.,
Tracie Patten, 702-369-9995 x7483,
tpatten@diabetes.org,main.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/UtahArea?pg=entry&fr_id=8081
April 14 -- Legacy Duathlon, North Salt Lake, UT, Short and Long
Distances, course is flat and straight on the Legacy Parkway Trail
System. , Joe Coles, 801-335-4940,
joe@onhillevents.com, onhillevents.com, legacyduathlon.com
April 14 -- COPMOBA Bike Swap, Grand Junction, CO, 9th annual MOG
outdoor gear sale + COPMOBA bike swap in downtown Grand Junction.
Over 45 booths. Live music., Jen Taylor, 970-250-9682,
Jen.Taylor@mountainkhakis.com, copmoba.org, mogoutdoorfest.com
April 14 -- Adventure Xstream Moab, Moab, UT, Solo racers and teams
will kayak, trek, rappel, and mountain bike through the Moab Canyon
Country, 50 miles of multisport racing., Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320,
events@gravityplay.com, gravityplay.com
April 14 -- XTERRA Lake Las Vegas - Sport, XTERRA America Tour, Las
Vegas, NV, XTERRA West Championship, 1.5k swim / 30k mountain bike /
10k trail run, XTERRA Sport, 750m swim / 15k mountain bike / 5k trail
run, Ann Mickey, 877-751-8880, info@xterraplanet.com, xterraplanet.com
April 14 -- Rumble at 18 Road, Fruita, CO, Mountain Bike Race,
Fruita, Colorado, Cross Country, Spring Rumble at 18 Road! Nationals
Qualifier., Mike Driver, 970-904-5708,
mdriver@livetrainrace.com, ltrsports.com
April 15 -- Chicken Dinner Road Race (BCC Spring Series #3), Nampa,
ID, Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782,
mcooley@georgescycles.com, georgescycles.com
April 28 -- Front Runner Metric Century Ride, Salt Lake City, UT,
Front Runner Century Ride is a point to point bicycle ride with a
return FrontRunner train ride. Your bicycle will be transported via
private truck to SLC at your return location., Matt Storms,
801-448-6061, matt@forthewinracing.com, frontrunnercentury.com