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RT IENT ADVOCACY RACING TOURING TRIATHLON COMMUTING cycling utah.com MARCH 2010 SPEAKING OF SPOKES A Regular Cyclist Supports HB91 By David Ward Patterned after an Idaho law in exis- Publisher tence in that state for 28 years, this bill would make it legal for cyclists to Pending in the Utah House of roll through stop signs. It would also Representatives is House Bill 91 permit a cyclist to proceed through a ("HB 91"), the "rolling stop" law. red light, after stopping, if the light BMGnBOTTOmS Ov V C Y C L E W E A R 15 Minimum Full Custom Quick Turnaround 8 6 6 . 5 6 6 . 8 2 8 5 CUSTOM CYCLING & TRIATHLON b l a c k b o t t o m i . c om - i n f o @ b l a c k b o t t o m 8 . co does not change and it is safe to proceed. I support the passage of this bill. I say this, not as an editorial state­ment or as an activist, but just as a regular guy who is out riding a bike on a regular basis. I commute, I run errands, and I ride a whole lot just for fun. My feelings regarding this pro­posed legislation arise purely from my own riding and my observations of other riders. HB 91 will legalize what most cyclists already do anyway. And there are reasons why we do. First, when I approach a stop sign, I do so much more slowly than a motor vehicle. By the time I get to that stop sign, I have had plenty of time to observe the traffic situation and determine if it is safe to proceed. Also, I deem it safer. I am more alert to the traffic situation around me if I do not have to click out of my pedals, put a foot down and then click back in. My attention to the surrounding traffic is not interrupted by clicking out or, more particularly, clicking back in. Additionally, carrying a small amount of momentum forward makes a difference to a cyclist. For a motor vehicle to stop and then proceed requires little energy expenditure from the driver. The driver need only slightly push the gas pedal a couple of inches. (Of course, mere is a much larger energy output for the car, but that is an issue for another day.) For a cyclist, it requires a much greater exertion to get himself and his bicycle moving forward again. Additionally, if the area is hilly, it becomes a much greater energy factor for the cyclist, and it also becomes a safety factor CHECK OUT OUR NEWEST SPECIALIZED CONCEPT STORE IN SALT LAKE CITY ^Bing-Jja/n ) Cyclery* RCWilley Financing available with RC Willey VISIT WEBSITE FOR DETAILS BINGHAMCYCLERY.COM Ogden 1895 Washington Blvd. 801-399-4981 Drovo 187 West Center 801-374-9890 Sandy 1300 E. 10510 S. (106th S.) 801-571-4480 Sunset 2317 No. Main 801-825-8632 1 Jti Speci/\li*€^ because of the difficulty of starting from a complete stop if proceeding uphill. For these reasons, I and most other cyclists already do what HB 91 proposes to make legal. I am unaware that this practice has caused any issues with traffic flow or safety. Certainly, in Idaho, where this has been the law for 28 years, no issue has ever come to light to cause Idaho to reconsider this law. Curiously, HB 91 has created a small but interesting division in the cycling community. Of those responding to a very informal poll conducted by a major local cycling advocate, Dan Fazzini, the large majority of cyclists (overall, 78%) favored the passage of HB 91. But those opposing it tend to be political cycling activists such as Dan. (After some modifications to HB 91, Dan is currently neutral on the bill. [Editor's note: see "Legislative Update" on page 17 or Dan's website for more details-safe-route .org). This opposition turns on two argu­ments. First, great effort has been exerted, and major strides made, to obtain for cyclists the same rights as motor vehicles. Its concomitant is that with those rights come the same responsibilities. Second, there exists a balanced tension between the driving public and cyclists that, it is argued, will be upset if the driv­ing public perceives that cyclists are being accorded "special privileges". It is feared there will be increased bit­terness and antagonism from motor vehicle drivers. My response to these arguments is simple. Motor vehicles and bicy­cles are different. And while advo­cates have sought, and justifiably (and thankfully!) so, to have cyclists accorded many of the same rights as motor vehicles, distinctions do and should exist. For example, a cyclist is required to remain as far to the right as is reasonably practicable. Frankly, this makes sense. We don't generally go as fast, and common sense, and the law, tells us that under most circumstances we should stay to the right. We should not back off from pro­moting the passage of laws particular to cycling that reflect reality and pro­mote better and safer cycling habits. To do so, out of fear of a backlash from the driving public is akin to backing down before the threat of a fight is there. While political reali­ties exist and must be acknowledged when pressing for such legislation, we should not step back from propos­ing and supporting laws that make sense for cyclists. It must be acknowledged that dif­ferences in the law for bicyclists make sense. And one of those differ­ences that makes sense is embodied in HR 91. For this reason, as a simple guy who just wants to ride my bike, I support HB 91. Jone Veak Salt La fa City, Utah High Quality Bicycle Packs Designed, Tested, and Built in Utah seat packs, panniers, rack packs, handlebar pack, frame packs, hydra­tion packs, hip packs, courier bags, silkscreened and custom packs. 800-777-7679 or 801-272-5217 LONEPEAKPACKS.COM 0^^"% P.O. Box 57980 Murray, UT 84157-0980 www.cyclingutah.com You can reach us by phone: [phone] Our Fax number: [phone] Dave litis, Editor & Advertising [e-mail] David R. 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Submission of articles and accompanying artwork to cycling utah is the author's warranty that the material is in no way an infringement upon the rights of others and that the mate­rial may be published without additional approval. Permission is required to reprint any of the contents of this publication. cycling Utah is printed on 40% post-consumer recycled paper with soy-based ink. cycling Utah is free, limit one copy per person. © 2010 cycling utah Pick up a copy of cycling utah at your favorite bike shop! Cover: Lukas Brinkerhoff on the Prospector Trail in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve in St. George. Photo: Bryce Pratt, crawlingspidergallery.com MARCH 2010 cycling utah.com COMMUNITY Cycling with the Scouts Left: On the trail. Above: Checking the bikes before the big ride. Photos: Joyce Cahill By Lou Mellni The Cycling merit badge for the Boy Scouts consists of 2 rides of 10, 15 and 25 miles in length, plus a 50-mile ride. In addition there are a number of other requirements. There are on the road requirements such as knowing how to signal for turns, make a safe left hand turn, traverse railroad tracks and how travel along­side of parked vehicles. Additionally the boys must also know some basic repairs including fixing flat tires. I had the pleasure of helping 11 boys (plus the sister of one boy) with their cycling merit badge. In the past, I've been hesitant to take on the cycling merit badge. Visions of riding at 4-5 mph, parts falling off of bikes, flat tires and kids rid­ing into each other came to mind. For the 50-miler I was worrying that hiring an ambulance to follow us, or at least putting the Salt Lake County Search and Rescue Squad on alert for our ride would be necessary. I assumed I would acquire even more grey hairs. Fortunately none of this happened and the requirements for the merit badge were accomplished with surprising ease. They all did well and should have confidence and more skills when bicycling with their friends and/or families. The reason for this successful event was St. Ambrose's Troop 202 Scoutmaster Joe Zachary's organi­zation of the event. Joe did a great job along with a dedicated band of parents, some of whom rode with the boys while a couple of others drove vehicles in support for the longer rides. Even though it has been over 5 years since my youngest son received his Eagle Scout, helping out the troop has been a rewarding experience due to the wonderful people involved. There were the usual issues with the boys and their bikes. Brakes rub­bing on the rims had to be adjusted, seats too low, loose derailleur cables, soft tires and pant-legs that were beg­ging to be caught in the chain. There were numerous teaching moments during the rides- "ride straight, look back before making a left turn and stop at stop signs". Overall the boys did these tasks most of the time. Amazingly they did well doing the 50-mile ride on platform pedals, mountain bike tires, and somewhat poorly fitting bikes without a mishap. The bikes ranged from Huffy quality to a Felt and the physical abilities ranged from very good to- well let's just say that everyone made it and had a good time. I even was able to ride home after the 50-mile event arriving on time to celebrate my old­est son's birthday by 4 PM. Hopefully some of these kids will show appreciation for bikes, maybe by commuting to work some day, perhaps do a few races, or writing a letter to a mayor asking for more funding of bicycle infrastructure. Hopefully they will at least have a better understanding what it means to drive a car when there are cyclists sharing the road. Whether you're LDS, Catholic, Jewish or like me in the "other" cat­egory, introducing kids to the passion you have through scouting, can be rewarding. If scouting isn't for you then organize a group of kids and parents and take to the streets. The Salt Lake Bike Collective also has youth programs that you can partici­pate in. You'll be glad you did it and it won't cost you any grey hairs. Date: May 1,2010 Time: Start 7:30 Tooele, UT 100, 65, 50 Benefiting Valley Mental Health www.bikB2bike.org 801-677 01341 cycling utah.com MARCH 2010 TRIATHLON NEWS Mayday! Ironman Returns to Utah via St. ' George on May 1, 2010 Swim 2 A miles Bike 112 miles Run 26.2 miles Then brag for the rest of your life - Commander John Collins BY Lisa Kildqy An Ironman triathlon is the toughest day in sport. Over 2000 competitors will attempt to finish the inaugural Ironman St. George, which may be the toughest Ironman in North America. Utah is no stranger to endurance sports or unpredictable weather. In 2002 and 2003, north­ern Utah hosted two unsuccessful Ironman races. Harsh weather con­ditions forced organizers to cancel the swim portion of each race. The triathlon was downgraded to a duath-lon (bike-run only format). In 2002, high winds caused the organizers to suspend the swim mid-race. Chaos ensued as swimmers struggled in 5-6 foot waves. Unfortunately, a 53 year-old triathlete died in Utah Lake. Ironman St. George (IMSG) will have its own challenges. The swim is in the Sand Hollow Reservoir, which is located between St. George and Hurricane, Utah. It is single loop swim with an in-water start. Paul Huddle, the Race Director of Ironman St. George, told Cycling Utah, "southern Utah can be windy at any time of year and especially in the spring. For this reason, if we had to cancel due to wind, we'd simply implement a time trial start with cyclists leaving every three seconds or so in numerical order." During the bike, triathletes will pedal toward St. George before com­pleting two loops in the beautiful, hilly red desert of southwestern Utah. On the positive side, the bike course only has two hills or proper climbs. Additionally, navigating the lonely roads of SW Utah is pretty straight­forward, i.e., the course is not tech­nical. However, only a masochist would discount the grinding 30-mile stretch of climbing each loop. The bike course is also littered with 'false flats' and rollers. A few cattle guards are thrown in to keep your attention. Total elevation gain is about 6,000'. Paul Huddle revealed his thoughts on the bike course of Ironman St. George with Cycling Utah. Paul stated, "In my opinion, Ironman St. George will become known as the toughest Ironman course in the domestic U.S. The bike course is comparable in difficulty to the cours­es in Lake Placid or Wisconsin and is probably harder than the bike courses at Coeur d'Alene & Canada." The run course starts and ends at the Town Square in St. George. The run is an out-and-back hilly route through St. George. St. George is a small city of 75,000 people and hosts a popular marathon every fall. Huddle told Cycling Utah that the community in St. George and surrounding Washington County are very supportive of the race and have been actively involved in the 15+ month planning process. In total, the race will have over 4000 volunteers for the 2000 participants. The marathon has long, sustained climbs with little to no shade. There are only a few breaks from run­ning uphill or downhill over the 26.2 miles. The run course profile only shows vertical movement and not a single flat section. Some stretches have a steady 2-6% steady climb. There are also short and steep 8-12% sections. Your quads are going to bum. Huddle quipped, "It's easily as hilly as the course in Lake Placid... but hillier." Ironman St. George may win the title for the toughest North American Iron-distance course. The tempera­ture of Sand Hollow Reservoir rang­es a chilly 60-64 degrees. The entire course is exposed with little shade with a possibility of 40+ mph winds. The expected temperature at the 7:00 a.m. start is about 50 degrees. The day should warm up because St. George's desert climate has an aver­age high temperature of 86 degrees in May. The finish line cut-off time is exactly 17 hours later at midnight. The bike course will reward patient triathletes who climb well and keep some energy in the tank for the run. However, do not expect any PR's on the run course that is filled with undulating hills in the heat of the desert. With epic scenery and a small town atmosphere, Ironman St. George is going to be a beautiful bumpy ride on May 1, 2010. More info: Average participant: At least 48 of the states in the Union (some­times all 50) and 30 countries. The concentration of triathletes for this event will likely be representative of the geographical location of the venue. I'd be willing to bet that the best representation will come from California, Arizona, Texas, Utah, and perhaps Colorado. Cost: $550 for 2010 (sold out); $575 in 2011 Prize money (for registered pros only): $50,000 total with the distri­bution of $10,000; $6,000; $4,000; $3,000; and $2,000 for each top male and female triathlete finisher Number of Kona World Championship slots: 7 2 - 5 pros, 67 age group triathletes Who are the confirmed pro tri­athletes? Craig Howie, Christian Brader, Steve Osborne, Irene Kinnegim, Clemens Coenen, Markus Strini, Gina Crawford, Michael Weiss, David Castro Iglesias, and Kirk Nelson. There are rumors that Michael Lovato and Luke Bell may register. Under the new 2010 World Triathlon Corporation rules, Pros must register three weeks before race Attractions and diversions: Ironman is hosting a Festival and shopping Expo on April 28 through May 2 at Dixie Square near the finish line in St. George that is open to all. On Friday, April 30, a kids' run is being held at Dixie Square in conjunction with the festival. On race day, there will also be a festival in Ivins on the bike course, which is about 8 miles north of St. George (approximately miles 30 and 70 of the bike course). As most participants are traveling from out of town, visitors can enjoy the nearby national and state parks in Southwest Utah that are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who like to mountain bike, hike, fish, and camp. Travel: Las Vegas is 1.5 hours south­west and Salt Lake City is 4 hours north of St. George. Lodging: hotels are available through IMSG and the St. George Visitor Center (https: //secure .areatravel .net/ ironman/). Vacation home rentals can be booked at www.vrbo.com. What's o n your mind? Send your feedback and letters to the editor to: [e-mail] »X.dP 5 ^ f^°$* Dealerships Driven By You. fx . - • - • j ' . j __ 6 cycling utah.com MARCH 2010 j Mountain Bike I Racing 25 Hours of Frog Hollow, October 31 - November 1, 2009, Hurricane, Utah (12.88 mile laps) 4 Person Team Member 1. Beers Short of a 6 Pack 25:25:07; 25 2. Rock Rough Riders 25:23:40; 23 3.4NonBlones25:24:54;23 4. Hypoxic Avengers 24:08:16; 18 5. Marco Porno 24:44:15,17 6. HabitatGrand Targhee 25:16.-07; 17 5 Person Team Member 1. Fall Back Crack and Sack 25:28:32; 22 2. Red Red Rock Bicycle Co 25:26:14; 19 3. Poisonous Todes 26:26:26; 19 4. Expressing Aggressive Tendencies 24:20:22; 11 Corporate Team Member I.STTOver the Edge 25:26:20; 20 2. Just Havin Fun 25:37:08; 18 Duo (Male) I.Dollys Endurance 24:17:20; 23 Duo (CO-ED) 2. Hardcore Softies 24:47:45; 19 Solo Female I.Anne Spalding 24:54:17; 12 2. Judy Allen 24:28:28; 10 3. ArdelleHynes 24:59:23; 10 4. Robin Kirker 24:12:36; 9 5. Tegan Davis 24:38:48; 7 Solo Male I.Brian Bennett 24:35:39; 17 2. Colin Chisholm 25:10:43; 15 3. Bruce MacPherson 24.49:11; 11 4. Philip Benson 25:40:42; 8 5. Daniel Osbom 12:53:30; 7 Solo Single Speed Female 1. Sarah Rarick 25:30:08; 8 Solo Single Speed Male I.David Nice 26:13:34; 10 2. Donald Jackson 26:19:50; 10 3. David Withers 25:30:07; 8 8th Annual Frozen Hog, February 6,2010, Alpine, Utah 12 and Under 1. Jared Pfluger 2. Jared Phillips 3. Joseph Ressa 4. Douglas Landon 5. Mason Frederick 6. Owen McCarrel 7. Maggie Ressa 8. David Ressa Clydesdale I.Jason Gardner 56:50:00 2. Brian Nelson 0:59:39 3. Riley Brinkerhoff 1:01:40 4. Gary Loveridge 1:08:34 5. Josh Horstmann 1:12:30 6. Andrew Hahn 1:13:13 7. Tyler Perkins (1 lap) 1:30:00 Expert Men 18 29 1. Nate Stowers 1:01:17 2. Fast Dan Nelson 1:02:27 3. Stewart Goodwin 1:05:30 4. Caleb Reaveley 1:40:44 Expert Men 30-39 1. Greg Budcy Gibson 0:57:55 2. Steve Wasmand 1:0006 3. Cameron Smart 1:03:47 4. Ryan Thompson 1:04:19 5. Aaron Moulton 1:32:58 Expert Men 40+ I.Kenny Jones 0:58:03 2. Samuel Moore 1*151 3. Randy Clark 1:03:38 4. Alan Jarrett 1:09:08 5. Mike PapaHolder 1:11:35 Expert Women I.ErinColKns 2. Michelle Hollingsed 3. Heather Gilbert 4. KC Holiey Men's 50+ 1. Rick Newson 1:03:41 2. Larry Tucker 104:45 3. Dennis McCormick 1:06:41 4. Bob Martin 108:31 5. Todd Nielsen 1:10:03 6. Steve Horstmanshoff 1:14:59 7. Mark Aitom 1:16:53 8. Dean Desmond 1:20:31 I.Chris Cole 0:50:57 2. SJianeHorton 0:52:31 3. Christopher Cockerell 0:53:18 4. Walter Anyan 0:54:07 5. David McEntire 1:17:00 6. Ben Parker 1:1909 Sport Men 13-17 I.NoahTalley 7. Austin Somer Sport Mm 11-29 1. Daniel Wills 1:00:30 2. Chris Hooley 1:01:46 3. Ben Hooley 101:46 4. Bob Fawson 1:03:36 5. Oust Norton 1:16 6 Daniel Parker 1:30:26 1.TrevorBee0:59-.27 2. Jeff Frederick 0:59:39 3. Nicholas Souros 100:06 4. Michael Nielsen 1:00:17 5. Randy Willes 1:04:31 6. Brett Peterson 1:04:31 7. Robert Perry 105:12 8. Marc Menlove 1:05:41 9.Jared Schiers 1:06:15 10.Jaden VanSteenvort 1:06:41 11. Daniel Bedoya 1:06:50 12. Djae Barnes 1:07:27 13. Mike Ingraham 1:07:56 14. KurtisHinderman 1:08:12 15. Cody Emery 1:09:13 16. Rick VanValkenburgh 1:09:41 17. Eric Draney 1:11:29 18. Ryan Draney 1:15 19. Evan Christensen 1:15:43 20. Cody Jewkes 1:18:50 21. Leon Brueger 1:25:22 22. Rob Moore 1:25:22 23. Justin Ferguson 1:25:56 24. Rick Watson 1:27:35 Sport Men 40-49 1. Danny Larish 0:56:09 2. Brian Ressa 0:56:42 3. Kirk Phillips 1:01:42 4. Jon Argyle 101:42 5. Dave Benson 1:01:25 6. Jeff Weber 1:01:59 7. Patrick McKnight 1:03:02 8. David Holding 10402 9. Robert Pflueger 1:05:44 10. Scott Kern 1:07:17 11. Kerry Smith 1:10:20 12. Ron Brown 1:18:30 Sport Women 18-29 1. Stephanie Brown 1:16:20 2. DeannaDevey 1:21:15 Sport Women 30+ I.Tanya Hutchison 1:06:09 2. Sarah Sutherland 1:08:46 3. Jan Holding 1:12:23 4. Leslie Masters 1:14:06 5. Erin Goodfellow 1:15:02 6. Nancy Alcabes 1:16:33 7. Amber Hatfield 1:24:54 8. Brooke Heyon 1:30:15 9. Heidi Aste 1:41:24 Team Competition 1. Racers Cyde Service #1; Greg Gibson; Noah Talley; Kenny Jones; Fast Dan Nelson 34 2. Utah Mountain Biking I I ; Chris Cole; Shane Horton; Derek Brian 12 3. Biker's Edge; Nate Stowers 10 4. LHM Toyota/Infinite Cydes; Cameron Smart; Patrick McKnight; Danny Larisch; Ron Brown 7 5. Iced Lightning; Chris Hooley; Ben Hooley 6 6. Watts The Deal; Bob Fawson; Ojae Barnes Cyclo- Cross Utah Cydocross Series Race * S , Saturday, October 31,2009, Wheeler Farm, Salt Lake City, Utah Men A 1. Ali Gould; Church of the Big Ring 2. Bart Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale 3. Eric Rasmussen; Porcupine/specialized 4. Alex Grant; Monavie/cannondale 5. Thomas Bender; Kuhl/scott WomenA 1. Erika Powers; Revolution-peak Fasteners 2. Tanya Swenson; Cole Sport 3. Jen Hanks; Revolution-peak Fasteners 4. Dayna Deuter; Church of the Big Ring 5. Laura Patten; Ski Utah Cycling Master Men 35+A 1. Art O'Connor; Church of the Big Ring 2. Sam Moore; Canyon Bicycles draper 3. John Mckone; Cole Sport 4. Matt Ohran; Monavie/cannondale 5. Kris Arnott; Ski Utah Cycling Masters 45+ 1. Dirk Cowley; Ffkr/sbo 2. Jeffrey Johnson; Revolution-peak Fasteners 3. Roger Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale 4. Jay Griffin; limb Cross Team 5. Doug Smith; Rmcc/cydesmith Masters 55+ 1. Dirk Cowley; Ffkr/sbo 2. Doug Cottle; Porcupine/specialized 3. Lewis Rollins; Contender Bicycles 4. Bob Walker; Churdi of the Big Ring 5. Louis Melini; Millcreek Bicycles Cinnl. ^nsui MnQK ipeeo 1. Jason Sager, Jamis 2. Pat Schott; Rock Lobster 3. John Burton; Joyride Bikes/ek Ekcessories 4. Daniel Nelson; Racers Cyde Service 5. Brent Cannon; Miduole / Barbarcoa 1. Taylor loss; Kuhl/scott 2. Trevor Greenwood; Kuhl/scott 3. Jeremy Collins; Body Sync Racing 4. Ryan Krusemark; Kuhl/scott 5. Nick Anderson 1. Jessica Morris; Canyon Bicydes draper 2. Margaret Harris; Racer's Cycle Service 3. Beth Ross; Joyride Bikes/ek Ekcessories 4 Kara Harris. Ski Utah Cycling 5. Nancy Alcabes; Ski Utah Cycling Master M r n l S + l 1. Peter Arrhambault; Rmcc/ryclesmith 2. Robert Johnson; Skullcandy P/b Jsa Architects 3. Tim Matthews; Church of the Big Ring 4. Mark Neff; Ogden Bike Collective 5. Rob Rowley; Biker's Edge/destina­tion Homes MenC I.Michael Hales 2. Patrick Davis; Clammy Chamois 3. Nic Sells; Biker's Edge/destination Homes 4. Clay Adair; Clammy Chamois 5. Ross Greenlee; Contender Bicycles Women C I.Nancy Russell 2. January Holding 3. Alyssa Fought; Rmcc/cyclesmith 4. Amber Hatfield; Umb Cross Team 5. Karen Hoggan; Revolution-peak Fasteners Master Men35+C 1. Matthew Davis; Staats Bike Shop 2. Jason Sparks; Umb Cross Team 3. Jeff Howard; Staats Bike Shop 4. Jason Halverson; Staats Bike Shop 5. Jamie Kent; Staats Bike Shop junior Men 10-14 I.Joel Roberts 2. Greyson Gyllenskog; Canyon Bicycles -Draper 3. Brad Thurgood; Clammy Chamois 4. Cameron Hooyer 5. Tanner Allen; Canyon Bicycles - Draper Junior Women 10-14 1. Mackenzie Nielson; Contender 2. Charissa Boniface; Rmcc/cyclesmith Junior Men 9 ft under 1. Joshua Peterson; Umb Crass 2. Evan Rick; Rmcc/cyclesmith 3. Skylar Patten 4. Larsen Williams 5. Van Higley Junior Women 9 ft under 1. Ashley Nielson; Contender 2. Ryan Mcgee 3. Zoe Bradley; Skullcandy 4. Sydney Palmer Leger 5. Taylor Perry Utah Cydocross Series Race #6, Sunday, November 1,2009, Wheeler Farm, Salt Lake City Utah Men A 1. Bart Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale 2. Ali Goulet; Church of the Big Ring 3. Jason Sager; Jamis 4. Alex Grant; Monavie/cannondale 5. Eric Rasmussen; Porcupine/spedalized WomenA 1. Kris Walker; Church of the Big Ring 2. Erika Powers; Revolution Peak Fasteners 3. Dayna Deuter; Church of the Big Ring 4. Jen Hanks; Revolution Peak Fasteners 5. Chantel Olsen; Pdm Master Men35+ A 1. Matt Ohran; Monavie/cannondale 2. John Mckone; Cole Sport 3. Sam Moore; Canyon Bicydes-draper 4. Sean Hoover; Canyon Bicycles-draper 5. Kelly Glenn; Contender Bkydes Masters 45+ 1. Russell Thorstom; Ico 2. Dirk Cowley; Ffkr/sbo 3. Barry Makarewicz; Ski Utah 4. Ty Loyola; Contender Bicycles 5. Jeffrey Johnson; Revolution Peak Fasteners Masters 55+ 1. Bob Walker; Church of the Big Ring 2. Dirk Cowley; Ffkr/sbo 3. Louis Melini; Millcreek Bicydes 4. Lewis Rollins; Contender Bicydes 5. Dennis Mccormick; Wild Rose Single Speed I.Jason Sager; Jamis 2. Brent Cannon; Miduole / Barbarcoa 3. Brad Keyes; Carbo Rocket 3. Patrick Ramirez; Contender Bicydes 5. Thomas Cooke, X-men MenB 1. Jeremy Collins; Body Sync Racing 2. Nick Anderson 3. Frank Zgoda; Ski Utah Cyding 4. Mark Pasternak; Revolution Peak Fasteners 5. Rich Caramadre; Rmcc/cydesmith Women B I.Nikki Stone 2. Melissa Perry; Revolution Peak Fasteners 3. Beth Ross; Joyride Bikes/ek Ekcessories 4. Lisa Fitzgerald; Rmcc/cyclesmith 5. Kara Harris, Ski Utah Cycling Master Men35+B 1. Peter Ardiambault; Rmcc/cydesmith 2. Tim Matthews; Church of the Big Ring 3. David Leikam; Bikeman.com 4. Ken Costa; Revolution Peak Fasteners 5. Denny Kalar; Cole Sport MenC 1. Dusty Powers; Revolution Peak Fasteners 2. John Thomas; Church of the Big Ring 3. Jeff Bauer 4. Nate vorwaller; Fitzgerald's 5. Eric Martin; Skull Candy P/b Jsa Architects Women C 1. Amber Hath eld; Umb Cross Team 2. Karen Hoggan; Revolution Peak Fasteners 3. Anne Marie White 4. Heather Richerson 5. Melanie Gladding Master Men3S+ C 1. Jamie Kent; Staats Bike Shop 2. Matthew Davis; Staats Bike Shop 3. Jason Sparks; Umb Cross Team 4. Eric Martin; Skull Candy P/b Jsa Architects 5. Jeff Howard; Staats Bike Shop Junior Men 10-14 I.Cameron Hooyer 2. Joel Roberts 3. Greyson Gyllenskog; Canyon Bicycles-draper 4. Brad Thurgood; Clammy Chamois 5. Parker Christiansen Junior Men 9 ft under LColeVanorman 2. Max Scaife 3. Hatcher Blair 4. Evan Flick; Rmcc/cyclesmith 5. Conor Smith Junior Women 9 ft under 1. Grade Cornaby 2. Jade Cole Utah Cydocross Series Race #7, Sunday, November 7,2009, Weber Fairgrounds, Ogden Utah Men A 1. Bart Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale 2. Eric Rasmussen; Porcupine/specialized 3. Alex Grant; Monavie/cannondale 4. Sam Krieg; Ice/krieg Climbing 5. Reed Wycoff; Contender Bicycles WomenA 1. Dayna Deuter; Church of the Big Ring 2. Erika Powers; Revolution-peak Fasteners 3. Chantel Olsen; Pcim 4. Jen Hanks; Revolution-peak Fasteners 5. Stephanie Skoreyko; University of Utah Cycling Master Men3S+A I.John Mckone; Cole Sport 2. Art 0'connor; Church of the Big Ring 3. Matt Ohran; Monavie/cannondale 4. Gary Fuller; Church of the Big Ring 5. Kelly Glenn; Contender Bicycles Masters 45+ 1. Barry Makarewicz; Ski Utah Cycling 2. Dirk Cowley; Ffkr/sbo 3. Jeffrey Johnson; Revolution-peak Fasteners 4. Perry Woods; Bountiful Bikes 5. Steve Briley; Jans Masters 55+ 1. Dirk Cowley, Ffkr/sbo 2. Bob Walker; Church of the Big Ring 3. Doug Cottle; Porcupine/specialized 4. Louis Melini; Millcreek Bicycles 5. Lewis Rollins; Contender Bicycles Single Speed 1. John Burton; Joyride Bikes/ek Ekcessories 2. Thomas Cooke; X-men 3. Arthur Morris; Racer's Cycle Service 4. Shannon Boffeli 5. Bob Saffell; Revolution-peak Fasteners MenB 1. Jeremy Collins; Body Sync Radng 2. Brian Hestetune; Joyride/ek Ekcessories 3. Nick Anderson 4. Mark Pasternak; Revolution-peak Fasteners 5. Kevin Cummisfocd; Rmcc/cydesmith Women B 1. Melissa Perry; Revolution-peak Fasteners 2. Kara Harris; Ski Utah Cyding 3. Meara Mcc lend nan 4. Lisa White; Kuhl/scott 5. Lisa Fitzgerald; Rmcc/cydesmith Master Men35+B 1. Peter Ardiambault; Rmcc/cydesmith 2. Tim Matthews; Church of the Big Ring 3. Ken Costa; Revolution-peak Fasteners 4. Mark Neff; Ogden Bike Collective 5. Travis Mkkelson; Contender Bicydes MenC I.Justin Doll 2. Michael Hales 3. Dusty Powers; Revolution-peak Fasteners 4. Clay Adair; Gammy Chamois 5. Nate Vorwaller; Fitzgerald's Women C 1. Amber Hatfield; Umb Cross Team 7. Melanie Gladding Master Men35+ C 1. Joe Finlayson; Staats Bike Shop 2. Matthew Davis; Staats Bike Shop 3. Eric Martin; Skull Candy P/b Jsa Architects 4. Jamie Kent; Staats Bike Shop 5. Tony Church Junior Men 10-14 1. Noah Talley; Racer's Cyde Service 2. Joel Roberts 3. Cade Perry 4. Greyson Gyllenskog; Canyon Bicydes-draper 5. Connor letendre; Rooster's Junior Women 19-14 I.Bradley 2. Carle* Hunsaker; Umb Cross Team 3. Charissa Boniface; Rmcc/cyclesmith 4.LizBaer 5. Emily Bilodeau 1. Joshua Peterson; Umb Cross Team 2. Max Scaife 3. Van Higley 4. Larsen Williams 5. Evan Flick; Rmcc/cyclesmith Junior Women 9 ft under 1. Kassidy Johnson 2. Lupine Cramer 3. Sydney Palmer Leger 4. Grade Cornaby 5. Naomi Pitcher; Joyride Bike Ek Accessories 2nd Annual Cutthroat Cross Race, Sunday, November 8, 2009, Hunter Park, West Valley City, Utah Men A 1. Ali Goulet 2. Sam Krieg 3. Bo Pitkin 4. Art 0'Conner 5. Eric Rasmussen 6. Aaron Phillips 7. Alec Sim 8. Kelly Glenn 9. Jesse Gordon 10. Brad Keyes 11. Brian Hestleme 12. Kris Arnott 13. Ken Cost 14. Mark Pastering 15. Sam Moore 16. Arthur Morris 17. Stephen Brown 18. Zan Freebairn 19. Reed Wycoff 20. Jeremy Collins 21. Ted Tabs 22. Keegan Swenson 23. Jonathan Kinzinger 24. Richard Kenonu WomenA I.Kris Walker 2. Zephanie Blasi 3. Dayna Deutar 4. Erika Powers 5. Meara McChlenahan MenB 1. Travis Michelson 2. Brian Cadman 3. Ryan Oliver 4. Jordan Swenson 5. Andrew Branuam 6. Brian Avery 7. Bob Walker 8. Ted Tabs 9. Steven Lewis 10. Louis Melini 11. Dave Benson 12. John Thomas 13. Chris Mageri 14. Chad Vansolkema IS.RobHanel 16. Jason Okuhara 17. James Fox 18 19. Jason Halverson 20. Shawn Haran 21.SethLilavivat 22. Perry Brown 23. Dan Colench 24. John Metz 25. Andrew Hypio 26. Carl Irwin 27. Drew Demarco 28. Patrick McKnight 29. Drew Doll 30. Jason Hawkins Women B 1. Rachel Cieslewicz 2. Jennie Wade 3. Rhonda Hypio I.Joseph Johnson 2. Chad Vansolkema 3. Andrew Love 4. Doug Close 5. John Karren 6. Dan Nightingale 7. Derek Horejas 8. Dominic Archibeque 9. XavierArdiibeque 10. Scott Blade Women C 1. Amber Hatfield 2. Melanie Gladding Junior 1. Nathan Greeneisen 2. Keegan Richardson 3. Grade Cornaby 4. Kyle Greeneisen Utah Cydocross Series Race #8, Sunday, November 21,2009, Heber Fa irgorunds, Heber, Utah Men A 1. Ali Goulet; Church of the Big Ring 2. Eric Rasmussen; Porcupine/specialized 3. Bart Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale 4. Alex Grant; Monavie/cannondale' 5. Bo Pitkin; Church of the Big Ring 1. Erika Powers; Revolution peak Fasteners 2. Dayna Deuter; Church of the Big Ring 3. Sarah Kaufmann; Roaring Mouse / Bingham's 4. Chantel Olsen; Pcim 5. Jen Hanks; Revolution-peak Fasteners Master Men35+ A 1. Art 0'connor; Church of the Big Ring 2. John Mckone; Cole Sport 3. Kris Arnott; Ski Utah Cyding 4. Sam Moore; Canyon Bicydes-draper 5. John litis; Midoule/barbacoa Masters 45+ I.Steve Briley; Jan's 2. Daren Cottle; Porcupine Specialized 3. Jeff Clawson; Canyon Bicydes 4. Darrell Davis; Contender 5. Dirk Cowley; Ffkr/sbo Masters 55+ 1. Doug Cottle; Porcupine/specialized 2. Dirk Cowley; Ffkr/sbo 3. Bob Walker; Church of the Big Ring 4. Louis Melini; Millcreek Bicycles 5. Michael Mchugh; Rmcc/cyclesmith Single Speed 1. John Burton; Joyride Bikes/ek Ekcessories 2. Patrick Ramirez; Contender Bicycles 3. Brent Cannon; Miduole / Barbarcoa 4. Robert Sorensen; Millcreek Bicydes 5. Brad Keyes; Carbo Rocket MenB 1. Jeremy Collins; Body Sync Racing 2. Nick Anderson 3. Mark Pasternak; Revolution-peak Fasteners 4. Julian Fowkes; Ski Utah Cycling 5. Ryan Oliver; Cutthroat Racing Women B 1. Melissa Perry; Revolution-peak Fasteners 2. Kara Harris; Ski Utah Cycling 3. Erin Davis; Staats Bike Shop 4. Nikki Stone 5. Rosie Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale Master Men35+B 1. Peter Archambault; Rmcc/cyclesmith 2. Travis Mickelson; Contender Bicycles 3. Tim Matthews; Church of the Big Ring 4. Rob Rowley; Biker's Edge/destina­tion Homes 5. Darren Marshall; Contender Bicycles MenC 1. Clay Adair; Clammy Chamois 2. Dusty Powers; Revolution-peak Fasteners 3. Jeff Bauer 4. Nate Vorwaller; Fitzgerald's 5. Nic Sells; Biker's Edge/destination Homes Women C I.Anna Cox 2. Karen Hoggan; Revolution-peak Fasteners 3. Amber Hatfield; Umb Cross Team 4. Sonia Hult Master Men35+C 1. Jamie Kent; Staats Bike Shop 2. Matthew Davis; Staats Bike Shop 3. Jon Argyle; Bountiful Bikes 4. Mike Valiant; Contender Bicydes 5. Joe Finlayson; Staats Bike Shop Junior Men 10-14 1. Noah Talley; Racer's Cycle Service 2. Ethan Fedor 3. Connor Letendre; Rooster's 4. Greyson Gyllenskog; Canyon Bicycles-draper 5. Tanner Allen; Canyon Bicycles-draper Junior Women 10-14 1. Carlee Hunsaker; Umb Cross Team 2. Charissa Boniface; Rmcc/cyclesmith Junior Men 9 ft under LColeVanorman 2. Joshua Peterson; Umb Cross Team 3. Luke Mcgee 4. Max Scaife 5. EVan Rick; Rmcc/cyclesmith Junior Women 9 ft under 1. Kassidy Johnson Utah Cydocross Series, Race #9, Sunday, November 22, 2009, Wheeler Farm, Salt Lake City, Utah Men A 1. Ali Goulet; Church of the Big Ring 2. Alex Grant; Monavie/cannondale 3. Bart Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale 4. Eric Rasmussen; Porcupine/specialized 5. Mitchell Peterson; Monavie/cannondale WomenA 1. Erika Powers; Revolution-peak Fasteners 2. Dayna Deuter; Church of the Big Ring 3. Chantel Olsen; Pdm 4. Jen Hanks; Revolution-peak Fasteners 5. Heather Edwards Master Men35+A • 1. Art 0'connor; Church of the Big Ring 2. Kris Arnott; Ski Utah Cyding 3. John Mckone; Cole Sport 4. Matt Ohran; Monavie/cannondale 5. Sean Hoover; Canyon Bicydes-draper Masters 45+ 1. Jeff Clawson; Canyon Bicydes-draper 2. Bob Walker; Church of the Big Ring 3. Stevenp Lewis; Millcreek Bicydes 4. Todd Taft; Ski Utah Cyding 5. Doug Smith; Rmcc/cydesmith Masters 55+ 1. Dirk Cowley; Ffkr/sbo 2. Bob Walker; Church of the Big Ring 3. Louis Melini; Millcreek Bicycles 4. Lewis Rollins; Contender Bicycles 5. Dennis Mccormick; Wild Rose Single Speed 1. Patrick Ramirez; Contender Bicydes 2. Daniel Roper; Cutthroat Radng 3. Bob Saffell; Revolution-peak Fasteners 4. Shannon Boffeli 5. Tommy Chandler; Reakydist MenB 1. Mark Pasternak; Revolution-peak Fasteners 2. Frank Zgoda; Ski Utah Cyding 3. Justin Doll 4. Rich Caramadre; Rmcc/cydesmith 5. Ted Tatos; Contender Bicydes women ™ 1. Melissa Perry; Revolution-peak Fasteners 2. Lisa Fitzgerald; Rmcc/cydesmith 3. Gigi Austria; Revolution-peak Fasteners 4. Erin Davis; Staats Bike Shop 5. Denise Antade; Pcim _ Master Men35+ B 1. Tim Matthews; Church of the Big Ring 2. David Leikam; Bikeman.com 3. Darren Marshall; Contender Bicycles 4. Ted Tatos; Contender Bicycles 5. Tim Stack; Rmcc/cyclesmith MenC 1. Dusty Powers; Revolution-peak Fasteners 2. Noah Talley; Racer's Cycle Services 3. Jeff Bauer 4. Eric Martin; Skull Candy P/b Jsa Architects 5. Sam Weil; Rooster's Women C I.MoMislivets 2. Courtney Henley 3. Amber Hatfield; Umb Cross Team 4. Karen Hoggan; Revolution-peak Fasteners 5. Heather Richerson Master Men35+C 1. Jon Argyle; Bountiful Bikes 2. Joe Finlayson; Staats Bike Shop 3. Matthew Davis; Staats Bike Shop 4. Jason Sparks; Umb Cross Team 5. Jamie Kent; Staats Bike Shop Junior Men 10-14 1. Noah Talley; Racer's Cycle Service 2. Joel Roberts 3. Connor Letendre; Rooster's 4. Cameron Hooyer 5. Parker Christiansen Junior Women 10-14 1. Charissa Boniface; Rmcc/cyclesmith Junior Men 9 ft under LColeVanorman 2. Conor Smith; Rmcc/cyclesmith 3. Lucas Boniface; Rmcc/cyclesmith 4. Brinton Magee 5. Peter Stack Junior Women 9 ft under 1. Jade Cole Utah Cydocross Series, Race #10, Sunday, November 28,2009, Andy Ballard Equestrian Center, Sandy, Utah Men A 1. Bart Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale 2. Tyler Wren 3. Ali Goulet; Church of the Big Ring 4. Eric Rasmussen; Porcupine/specialized 5. Connor O'leary; Monavie/cannondale WomenA 1. Erika Powers; Revolution-peak Fasteners 2. Sarah Kaufmann; Roaring Mouse / Bingham's 3. Stephanie Skoreyko; University of Utah Cycling 4. Jen Hanks; Revolution-peak Fasteners 5. Chantel Olsen; Pcim Master Men35+ A 1. John Mckone; Cole Sport 2. Matt Mcgee; Mcghies 3. Matt Ohran; Monavie/cannondale 4. Scott Allen; Canyon Bicydes-draper 5. Sean Hoover; Canyon Bicydes-draper Masters 45+ 1. Darrell Davis; Contender 2. Jeff Clawson; Canyon Bicydes-draper 3. Dirk Cowley; Ffkr/sbo 4. Roger Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale 5. Jeff Street; Canyon Bicydes-draper Masters 55+ 1. Dirk Cowley; Ffkr/sbo 2. Doug Cottle; Porcupine/specialized 3. Bob Walker; Church of the Big Ring 4. Louis Melini; Millcreek Bicydes 5. Michael Mchugh; Rmcc/cyclesmith Single Speed 1. John Burton; Joyride Bikes/ek Ekcessories 2. Patrick Ramirez; Contender Bicydes 3. Brent Cannon; Miduole / Barbarcoa 4. Robert Sorensen; Millcreek Bicycles 5. Michael Kracht; Big Ring MenB 1. Rich Caramadre; Rmcc/cyclesmith 2. Julian Fowkes; Ski Utah Cyding 3. Danny Van Wagoner 4. Frank Zgoda; Ski Utah Cyding 5. Mark Pasternak; Revolution-peak Fasteners Women B 1. Shannon O'grady; Church of the Big Ring 2. Kara Harris; Ski Utah Cyding 3. Lisa Fitzgerald; Rmcc/cydesmith 4.MoMislivets • 5. Rosie Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale Master Men35+B 1. Robert Johnson; Skull Candy P/b Jsa Architects 2. Tim Matthews; Church of the Big Ring 3. Rob Rowley; Biker's Edge/destina­tion Homes 4. Joshusa Hickman; Wright Medical 5. David Leikam; Blkeman.com MenC 1. Noah Talley; Racer's Cyde Services 2. Nic Sells; Biker's Edoe/destination Homes 3. Clay Adair; Clammy Chamois 4. Jeff Bauer 5. Ben Brutsch, Omniture Women C I.LeshaKrantz 2. Amber Hatfield; Umb Cross Team 3. Sonia Huh; Cutthroat Radng Master MoBtS+C I.Jeff Howard; Staats Bike Shop 2. Jon Argyle; Bountiful Bikes 3. Jamie Kent; Staats Bike Shop 4. Tony Church 5. Jason Sparks; Umb Cross Team Junior Men 10-14 1. Noah Talley; Racer's Cycle Service 2. Joel Roberts 3. Greyson Gyllenskog; Canyon Bicycles-draper 4. Connor Letendre; Rooster's 5. Brad Thurgood; Clammy Chamois Junior Women 10-14 1. Charissa Boniface; Rmcc/cyclesmith Junior Men 9 ft under 1.Luke Mcgee 2. Noah Hutchinson 3. Larsen Williams 4. Sam Stewart 5. Evan Flick; Rmcc/cyclesmith Junior Women 9 ft under 1. Kassidy Johnson 2. Julianna Vanhook 3. Jade Cole 4. Lucy Stewart 5. Shay Perkes Utah Cydocross Series, Race #11, Saturday, December 5,2009, Fort Buenaventura, Ogden, Utah Men A 1. Ali Goulet; Church of the Big Ring 2. Bart Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale 3. Alex Grant; Monavie/cannondale 4. Jason Sager; Jamis 5. Reed Wycoff; Contender Bicydes Women A 1. Kathy Sherwin; Velo Bella - Ellsworth 2. Sarah Kaufmann; Roaring Mouse/ Bingham's 3. Erika Powers; Revolution-peak Fasteners 4. Chanlel Olsen; Pcim 5. Stephanie Skoreyko; University of Utah Cycling Master Men35+ A 1. Art 0'connor; Church of the Big Ring 2. Kris Arnott; Ski Utah Cyding 3. Darrell Davis; Contender Bicycles 4. Daren Cottle; Porcupine/specialized 5. Peter Ardiambault; Rmcc/cyclesmith Masters 45+ 1. Steve Briley; Jan's 2. Jeffrey Johnson; Revolution-peak Fasteners 3. Roger Gillespie; Monavie/cannondale 4. Doug Smith; Rmcc/cyclesmith 5. Jay Boniface; Rmcc/cyclesmith Masters 55+ 1. Bob Walker; Church of the Big Ring 2. Doug Cottle; Porcupine/specialized 3. Lewis Rollins; Contender Bicydes 4. Louis Melini; Millcreek Bicydes 5. Dennis Mccormick; Wild Rose Single Speed 1. Jason Sager; Jamis 2. Connor O'leary; Monavie/cannondale 3. John Burton; Joyride Bikes/ek Ekcessories 4. Bob Saffell; Revolution-peak Fasteners 5. Racer Gibson; Racer's Cycle Service MenB 1. Mark Pasternak; Revolution-peak Fasteners 2. Rich Caramadre; Rmcc/cydesmith 3. Ryan Oliver; Cutthroat Racing 4. Matthew Fisher 5. Karl Jarvis; Racer's Cycle Service Women B 1. Kara Harris; Ski Utah Cycling 2. Gigi Austria; Revolution-peak Fasteners 3. Melissa Perry; Revolution-peak Fasteners 4. Lisa Fitzgerald; Rmcc/cyclesmith 5. Margaret Douglass; Ski Utah Cycling Master Men35+B 1. Robert Johnson; Skull Candy P/b Jsa Architects 2. Travis Mickelson; Contender Bicycles 3. Tim Matthews; Church of the Big Ring 4. Mark Neff; Ogden Bike Collective 5. Rob Rowley; Biker's Edge/destina­tion Homes MenC 1. Noah Talley; Racer's Cyde Services 2. Dusty Powers; Revolution-peak Fasteners 3. Patrick Davis; Clammy Chamois 4. Matt Wilson; Uvu Cycling 5. Kevin Gardner Women C 1. Amber Hatfield; Umb Cross Team 2. Karen Hoggan; Revolution-peak Fasteners 3. Sonia Hult; Cutthroat Racing Master Men35t C 1. Joe Finlayson; Staats Bike Shop 2. Jon Argyle; Bountiful Bikes 3. Jamie Kent; Staats Bike Shop 4. Jason Halverson; Staats Bike Shop 5. Brent Sells Junior Men 10-14 1. Noah Talley; Racer's Cyde Service 2. Connor Letendre; Rooster's 3. Greyson Gyllenskog; Canyon Bicydes-draper 4. Joel Roberts 5. Brad Thurgood; Clammy Chamois Junior Women 10-14 1. Charissa Boniface; Rmcc/cydesmith Junior Men 9 ft under LColeVanorman 2. Keegan Richardson 3. Augustus Hickman 4. Conor Smith; Rmcc/cydesmith 5. Elainna Rivas WORLD BICYCL6 R€U€F° Help us provide access to health­care, education and economic opportunities in underdeveloped regions of the world. Learn how you can get involved: www.worldbicyclerelief.org THE POWER OF BICYCLES' MARCH 2010 cycling utah.com Ride Your Bike, Get Cash: The Bicycle Commuter Act By Lou Melini It is April and tax season is upon us. One of my life dreams is to somehow be able to ride my bicycle to either make money or claim the expenses as a tax deduction. Since I ride "religiously" nearly every day I keep thinking that my expenditures should be deductible for my "religion". On January 1, 2009, after nearly 8 years in Congressional hearings, I nearly have my wish with the Bicycle Commuter Act. The Bicycle Commuter Act stipulates that for "commuting to work on a regular basis" you may be allowed to receive "reasonable expenses" related to bike commuting up to $20/month that comes to you tax free as a fringe benefit. The original intent of the legislation was for $80, deemed way too "liberal" for some members of Congress. Over the years the bike commuter act was reintroduced on numerous occasions, finally passing as part of the Bush administration bailout. Unfortunately there has not been a lot of interest by companies to give this tax-free benefit to cyclists. Perhaps many cyclists are not aware of the Act or $20 isn't worth the paperwork for companies and cyclists. The Bicycle Commuter Act is part of Section 132(f) of the tax code found in IRS publication 15-B, The Employer's Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits. Included in this section are allowances for qualified parking pro­grams for cars ($215/month) and use of public transportation or carpooling ($115/month), so $20/month is relatively a small incentive for commuting by bicycle. In addition, you can only receive one of the 3 benefits. So if you receive a discounted bus pass from your employer, you cannot receive the bike commuter benefit. And finally, your employer must agree to partici­pate. This is a fringe benefit, not a mandate. I work for a relatively small medical group, so a decision was gladly reached to just give me the $20/month benefit since everyone knows I ride to work every day. Perhaps the decision was out of pity for riding a bike everyday. Anyway, I do not have to turn in receipts for "qualified expenses" and the company simply writes off the expense as a miscellaneous expense to account for the money. Since I do my own work on my commuter bike, it is difficult to come up with the $240 of annual expenses. I change the chain, cable and housing and brake pads on my commuter bike every 9-12 months. I also needed new chainrings this year. I decided to become a contract bike mechanic and "pay" myself for my time working on my bike to make up any difference but not enough to generate a 1099 tax form. I doubt that the IRS would allow that, but I also doubt I will be audited. On the other hand, my wife Julie applied for the Bicycle Commuter Act benefit to her employer, Intermountain Health Care. Her request was denied. IHC does provide discounted bus passes to their employees and gives their employees free parking. Apparently the health care giant draws the line when it comes to improving employee health via bike commuting. So if you "regularly" ride your bicycle to work and you have "reason­able expenses" related to your bicycle commute, you may want to ask your employer for benefits allowable under the Bicycle Commuter Act. Try tell­ing your employer that the small "raise" will allow you to buy spend more on your bicycle thereby stimulating the economy and making everyone prosperous. After a polite chuckle and your employer saying "no", you will still have the benefits of riding your bicycle to work, which include saving money by not driving, improving one's health, saying hello to your neigh­bors as you pedal to work, and...well, you know the rest. "K££P p£opl£ rolling: GiiV£ transportation ©onat£ Tin)£, Mon^y & Bik£§: 801-FAT-BIKE www.slcbikecollective.org Update Bicycle Front: from the Advocacy After several years of ser­vice, Sharon Briggs, the Bicycle/ Pedestrian Coordinator at the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), retired. UDOT has been actively pursing a new coordina­tor to fill her position. Bicycle advocates are looking forward to working with her replacement. This position is crucial for Utah cyclists. It represents a portal into UDOT for cyclists to provide input on new road and road repair construction aimed at improving facilities (bike lanes, signals that detect cyclists, share the road signs, etc) on Utah roadways. The Utah Bicycle Coalition (UBC), a statewide bicycle advo­cacy group, will start its first mem­bership drive this spring. The mis­sion of the UBC includes working for good laws and legislation that promotes safe cycling, participat­ing in transportation planning and construction that provides accom­modations for safe cycling, and educating cyclists and motorist about safe cycling, share the road, and obeying the law. Over the past 5 years, the UBC has worked on several legislative initiatives. It has become clear that in order to have an impact on legislative decisions regard­ing cyclists, coordinated efforts with phone calls, emails, letters, and personal contact with state senators and representatives are what, counts. For cycling accom­modations to grow in Utah, it will be important for large numbers of cyclists to be heard. Get involved. During this legislative session, one House Bill, #250, Leaving the Scene of a Crime sponsored by representative Christopher Herrod, R-Provo, is of consider­able interest to the UBC. It is a follow up to legislation passed last year House Bill 237, "Leaving the scene of an accident". The intent of the original bill was to increase the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a third degree felony (0 to 5 years and a fine up to $5,000) for a hit and run. The bill had a fiscal note attached and did not pass as originally written. In 2009, it was amended so that defendants must have a prior DUI before they could be charged with a felony. This new bill removes the DUI contingency. Over the last year, there have been a handful of hit and run accidents involving cyclists, some of them resulting in serious injury to the cyclists. The UBC encourages the cycling community to contact their local legislators to support the bill, and contact their local elected county district attorney officials to express their support. For more information on the Utah Bicycle Coalition, visit UtahBikes.org. -Ken Johnson, President, Utah Bicycle Coalition Tell our Advertisers that you saw their ad in cycling utahl QBP Donates $10,000 to Ogden Bicycle Collective in Utah Quality Bicycle Products (QBP), a leading distributor to the cycling and outdoor industries based in Bloomington, MN, is donating $10,000 to the Ogden Bicycle Collective, a nonprofit organization that promotes bicycles for transportation and recreation. QBP, which is opening a new distribution center in Ogden, Utah in Spring 2010, has a long record of advocating for bike-related causes. Currently led by volunteers, the Ogden Bicycle Collective will use the QBP donation and matching funds from the Utah Conservation Corp and Utah State University to hire a fulltime administrator. This official will find -resources, develop programs and oversee the Collective's growth for the next 10 months. The Ogden Bicycle Collective is closely affiliated with Salt Lake Bicycle Collective in Salt Lake City. "The donation from QBP will have a huge impact," said Josh Jones, an Ogden city staffer and volunteer who helped launch the Collective. "We have a storefront location, we have lots of bikes and parts, and we have volunteers who can teach people how to fix bikes. What we really need, though, is a person who can put all the pieces together and manage the organization. The money from QBP will help us do exactly that." He added that the new resources would let the Collective maintain consistent hours of operation and a stable business presence in the community. Using funds from QBP and other sources, the Collective will launch an ambitious slate of initiatives. Partnering with Weber State University and Ogden City, they will establish a community bike-lending program mod­eled after the Fort Collins Bike Library in Colorado. The Collective will also establish a local chapter of Trips for Kids, a national organization that enrolls at-risk youth in bicycling through mountain-bike rides, Earn-A-Bike programs and other incentives. Additionally, the Collective will offer bike safety training. "Wherever we have employees and a presence in a community, we want to be part of the bicycle culture and give back to the community," said Steve Flagg, president and founder of QBP "The Ogden Bicycle Collective not only leverages our donation but also adds a Trips for Kids chapter in an area that has not had one." 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Main Street Vernal, UT 84078 [phone] altitudecycle.com NEVADA Boulder Citv BC Adventure Bicycles 1323 Arizona St. Boulder City, NV 89005 [phone] bouldercitybikes.com WASATCH FRONT WEBER COUNTY Eden/Huntsville Diamond Peak Mountain Sports 2429 N. Highway 158 Eden, UT 84310 [phone] diamondpeak.biz Oaden The Bike Shoppe 4390 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84403 [phone] thebikeshoppe.com Bingham Cyclery 1895 S. Washington Blvd. Odgen, UT 84401 [phone] binghamcyclery.com Canyon Sports Outlet 4598 S. 700 West Riverdale, UT 84405 [phone] canyonsports.com Skyline Cycle 834 Washington Blvd. Ogden, UT 84401 [phone] skylinecyclery.com DAVIS COUNTY Biker's Edge 232 N. Main Street Kaysville, UT 34037 [phone] bebikes.com Bingham Cyclery 2317 North Main Sunset, UT 84015 [phone] binghamcyclery.com Bountiful Bicycle Center 2482 S. Hwy 89 Bountiful, UT 84010 [phone] bountifulbicycle.com Masherz 1187 S.Redwood Road Woods Cross, UT 84087 [phone] masherz.com Saturday Cycles 2204 N. 640 W. West Bountiful, UT 84087 [phone] saturdaycycles.com SALT LAKE COUNTY Central Vallev Millcreek Bicycles (formerly Canyon Bicycles) 3969 Wasatch Blvd. (Olympus Hills Mall) Salt Lake City, UT 84124 [phone] canyonbicycles.com Cottonwood Cyclery 2594 Bengal Blvd Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121 [phone] cottonwoodcyclery.com Spin Cycle 4233 S. Highland Drive Holladay, UT84117 [phone] (888) 277-SPIN spincycleut.com Salt Lake Citv Bicycle Center 2200 S. 700 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84106 [phone] bicyclecenter.com Cyclesmith 250 S. 1300 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84102 [phone] cyclesmithslc.com Bingham Cyclery 336 W. Broadway (300 S) Salt Lake City, UT 84101 [phone] binghamcyclery.com Contender Bicycles 875 East 900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84105 [phone] contenderbicycles.com Fishers Cyclery 2175 South 900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84106 [phone] fisherscyclery.com Go-Ride.com Mountain Bikes 3232 S. 400 E., #300 Salt Lake City, UT 84115 [phone] go-ride.com Guthrie Bicycle 803 East 2100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84106 [phone] guthriebike.com Hyland Cyclery 3040 S. Highland Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84106 [phone] hylandcyclery.com REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) 3285 E. 3300 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84109 [phone] rei.com/saltlakecity SLC Bicycle Collective 2312 S. West Temple Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (801) 328-BIKE slcbikecollective.org Salt Lake City Bicycle Company 177 E. 200 S. Salt Lake City, UT 84111 [phone] slcbike.com The Bike Guy 1555 So. 900 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84105 801-860-1528 thebikeguyslc.com Wasatch Touring 702 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102 [phone] wasatchtouring.com Wild Rose Sports 702 3rd Avenue Salt Lake City, UT 84103 [phone] wildrosesports.com South and West Vallev Bingham Cyclery 1300 E. 10510 S. (106th S.) Sandy, UT 84092 [phone] binghamcyclery.com Canyon Bicycles 762 E. 12300 South Draper, UT 84020 [phone] canyonbicycles.us Canyon Bicycles 11516 S District Drive S. Jordan, UT 84095 [phone] canyonbicycles.us Canyon Sports 1844 E. Ft. Union Blvd. (7000 S.) Salt Lake City, UT 84121 [phone] canyonsports.com Golsan Cycles 10445 S.Redwood Road South Jordan, UT 84095 [phone] golsancycles.com Infinite Cycles 3818 W. 13400 S. #600 Riverton, UT 84065 [phone] infinitecycles.com Lake Town Bicycles 1520 W. 9000 S. West Jordan, UT 84088 [phone] laketownbicycles.com REI (Recreational Equipment Inc. 230 W. 10600 S. Sandy, UT 84070 [phone] rei.com/sandy Revolution Bicycles 8714 S. 700 E. Sandy, UT 84070 [phone] revolutionutah.com Staats Bike Shop 2063 E. 9400 S. Sandy, UT 84093 [phone] staatsbikes.com Taylor's Bike Shop 2600 W. 12600 S. Riverton, UT [phone] taylorsbikeshop.com Taylor's Bike Shop 3269 W. 5400 S. Taylorsville, UT84118 [phone] taylorsbikeshop.com UTAH COUNTY American Fork/Lehi/ Pleasant Grove Bike Barn 201 E. State St. Lehi, UT 84043 [phone] [e-mail] Bike Peddler 24 East Main American Fork, UT 84003 801-756-5014 bikepeddlerutah.com Timpanogos Cyclery 665 West State St. Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 801-796-7500 timpanogoscyclery.com Trek Bicycles of American Fork Meadows Shopping Center 356 N 750 W, #D-11 American Fork, UT 84003 [phone] trekAF.com Payson Downhill Cyclery 36 W. Utah Ave Payson, UT 84651 [phone] downhillcyclery.com Provo/Orem Bingham Cyclery 187 West Center Provo, UT 84601 [phone] binghamcyclery.com Blayn's Cycling 1738 S. State St. Orem, UT 84097 [phone] blaynsperformancecycling.com Mad Dog Cycles 360 E. 800 S. Orem, UT 84097 [phone] maddogcycles.com Mad Dog Cycles 936 E. 450 N. Provo, UT 84606 [phone] maddogcycles.com Park's Sportsman 644 North State St. Orem, UT 84057 [phone] parkssportsman.com Racer's Cycle Service 159 W. 500 N. Provo, UT 84601 [phone] racerscycle.net SBR Sports 149 W. 400 N. Orem, UT 84057 [phone] sbrutah.com Taylor's Bike Shop 1520 N. Freedom Blvd. Provo, UT 84064 [phone] taylorsbikeshop.com Urban Downfall Cycles 335 E. University Parkway Orem, UT 84058 801-691-0250 urbandownfall.com Saratoga Springs Epic Biking 1284 N.Redwood Road Saratoga Springs, UT 84045 [phone] epicbiking.com MARCH 2010 cycling utah.com ADVOCACY Catching Up on the National News By Charles Pekow Winter may have slowed down the volume of bicycling. But it didn't top the flow of news that will affect cyclists once they tune up their vehi­cles for spring. So this month, the advocacy page catches up on the news that developed over the cold season. A Few CMAQ Projects Promote Bicycling "Broad public and popular support" for bicycling projects has succeeded in securing Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) funding for bicycle projects around the country. Bicycle advo­cates have been successful in getting the funding even though technically, other projects (such as traffic signal and intersection improvements) might have helped more people. Or that's what metropolitan planning organi­zations (MPOs) told researchers for the Federal Highway Administration evaluating CMAQ. A federal report, SAFETEA-LU 1801: CMAQ Evaluation & Assessment (http://www.fhwa.dot. gov/environment/cmaqpgs/fhwa-hep09026/ index.htm), also noted on the other hand, that bicycle projects are at a disadvantage for funding because it's harder to calculate the benefits than it is for other projects (such as retrofitting trucks to reduce pollution). Since 1990, the U.S. Department of Transportation has provided CMAQ grants to sponsor projects that reduce transportation-related pollution. The researchers studied a few CMAQ projects, including the Ft. Collins, CO Community Bicycle Library (www.fcbikelibrary.org), which matched $132,000 in CMAQ money with $33,000 in local funds. The project lent 100 bicycles to peo­ple free for up to a week. While a local evaluation was still pending, the city and local MPO figured it would reduce air pollution and traffic congestion. "City officials believe that the library is a model for inter­agency cooperation and that it has already had positive regional and social impacts beyond air quality benefits," the report concludes. FTA Proposes Standards for Bicycle Projects Exactly how far from public tran­sit should a bicycle project extend to remain eligible for federal transpor­tation funding? The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) plans to issue guidelines eventually. It took pub­lic comment on the issue over the winter. The main issue FTA wants to settle is how far from a public tran­sit stop or station will a bicycle improvement be considered "to have a de facto functional relationship to public transportation." Until now, FTA has considered improvements to be "functionally related" beyond 1,500 feet from a transit site "only if they satisfied a test of activity and use." But the agency acknowledges the distance as "too short." It wants to expand the area to a three-mile radius. Beyond three miles, improvements would have to pass the "functionally related" test to get federal funding. Hybrid Cars Pose Hazard to Bicyclists Motorists may think they're doing the environment a favor by sav­ing oil driving hybrid electric cars. But they pose a special hazard to bicyclists, unfortunately. A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Incidence of Pedestrian and Bicyclist Crashes by Hybrid Electric Passenger Vehicles (http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot. gov/Pubs/811204.PDF), found that drivers of hybrids are more likely to get involved in crashes with bicy­clists than drivers of traditional inter­nal combustion engines are. The differences occur largely when motorists are driving at slow speeds, such as when backing up, parking, starting, slowing down, starting and stopping. Bicyclists were also more likely to get involved in crashes with hybrids at intersec­tions and interchanges. On roadways, researchers found no significant dif­ferences, however. The only possible cause NHTSA suggested for the discrepancies is that hybrid vehicles make more noise operating at slow speeds than tradi­tional cars and perhaps drivers don't hear outside sounds as well. NHTSA cautions, however, against drawing too broad conclu­sions from the study because of its small sample size. It says it will con­tinue to study the issue with larger samples and says that hybrid owners may need more safety education. New Zealand Comes Up With Some Remedies While the U.S. government puz­zles over the dangers of crashing with hybrids, the New Zealand gov­ernment has come up with some solutions for reducing other bicyclist/ auto crashes. Painting a stripe des­ignating a bike lane reduces crashes 37 percent, probably because stripes give cyclists extra space, for instance. Ironically, however, in some instanc­es, the number of crashes went up when a city painted a bike lane, pre­sumably because it encouraged more cyclists, and therefore more potential crash victims. And on-road crashes go down a whopping 75 percent on streets with no parking, the New Zealand Transport Agency reports. To see Cycle Safety: Reducing the Crash Risk, go to http://www. nzta.govt.nz/resources/research/ reports/389/. Mixed Grades for Cycling in Utah, Idaho When it comes to staffing and polices Utah shines in comparison to other states. When it comes to other benchmarks of bicycle friendliness, it does less well, according to a national report from the Alliance for Bicycling and Walking. Utah finished in the top third in the above categories. But it fell into the middle third when it comes to mode share, safety, fund­ing and advocacy capacity, says the Bicycling & Walking in the United States 2010: Benchmarking Report. Overall, in fact, Utah wound up right in the middle: ranked 25th of 50 states in the levels of biking and walking. It scored below average, 29th, when it came to bike/ped fund­ing per capita. But despite these low rankings, Utah finished a high 8th in the per­centage of people who bike to work. That sounds impressive until you realize that only .8 percent of Utah commuters cycle to their jobs. Idaho did better in some respects. The alliance ranked it in the top third when it comes to mode share, safety, funding and staffing; and in the mid­dle third for policies. Idaho scored in the bottom third for advocacy capac­ity, though, since it lacks a strong statewide advocacy group. Despite a lack of lobbying clout, Idaho scored 15th in terms of the level of bicycling and an excellent 7th in low bike/ped fatality rates (Utah was 22nd). Idaho also scored 17th in terms of per capita bike/ped funding. Imagine how well Idahoan cyclists might do if they only fought for their rights! Download the report from http:// www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/ site/index.php/site/benchmarking-download/ April 16-17th Salt Lake City Main Library • Workshops • Panel Forums • Networking Registration is free, but seating is limited! Register by April 2. 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SportsBas^Onlin© 10 cycling utah.com MARCH 2010 ROUTE 211 An American Bicycle Company - from a Dairy Barn to the Champs Elysees By Greg Overton The Trek brand name has become synonymous with the Tour de France in recent years, having been the winning bicycle for each of Lance Armstrong's seven Tour wins, as well as the last two Tours won by Alberto Contador. That's a pretty impres­sive list of racing accomplishments for a company that was founded as a builder of mostly custom, hand built touring bikes in the mid 1970's. And it's the latest major marketing coup in a line of many over the past twenty years by Trek, after a shaky first twenty years when the company wrestled with management, market­ing, distribution, technology and competition from imports. Trek now stands as America's largest bicycle company and the second largest in the world. The precise origins of the com­pany that would become Trek are a little blurry, but it is known that it began in a red barn in Wisconsin, with a few bike builders brazing tour­ing frames, mostly on a custom order basis for bike shops in the Midwest. That small startup was struggling with sales, marketing, cash flow and just about every other challenge that a small company can struggle with. Those original builders received some help from a local bike shop owner named Bevil Hogg, but it wasn't enough to keep them afloat. Enter Richard 'Dick' Burke in 1976, who along with Hogg and Hogg's shop manager, Tom French, formed Trek. It was French who came up with the name in passing, as another word for tour. Hogg had bicycle industry expe­rience and Burke brought money and business experience. Bevil Hogg was a South African emigrant who had worked as a US representative for a couple of French bicycle companies, Gitane and Stella, and also sold French bicycle compo­nents to bicycle dealers. In the early days of the bike boom of the 1970's, Hogg found plenty of customers, and eventually opened his own retail store in Madison, Wisconsin, quickly building that into a small chain of five stores located in college towns in the region. Tom French was general manager in Hogg's retail chain, and would become Trek's first official Sales Manager. Dick Burke was an accounting and finance manager for Milwaukee based Roth Distributing, an appliance and paint distributor owned by parent company Intrepid Corporation. He had recently become treasurer and shareholder of Roth, when its founder and president sud­denly passed away. Burke met Hogg around this time, and Hogg con­vinced .him there was room for an American manufacturer of high qual­ity bike frames, since Schwinn had begun offering primarily bikes made in Asia. Burke was on board, but Hogg's' store chain was strapped financially, as was the little frame building group that he was interested in supporting and growing. Burke approached the Roth board of directors with the idea of becom­ing a bicycle manufacturer and dis­tributor, and Roth approved an initial $25,000 for Burke to investigate the idea. After showing his board at Roth that bike boom 70's America was a money maker in waiting and that he knew someone with European bicy­cle company experience, Burke was given the green light. He paid the 24 year old Hogg $100,000 for his retail chain, assumed its debt, and invested $25,000 into the frame building con­cern. Trek was born. The payment to Hogg would go into Trek, while Burke took over the retail chain of five stores. Soon after, Burke found little success in retail and sold the bike store chain, focusing on his roll as Trek's president. He, Hogg and French had to grow their new company quickly, and wanted to do this through a dealer network of bicycle stores. Their first dealer was Penn Cycle in the Minltteapolis area, a major Schwinn dealer i$nd a per­fect opportunity.f6t^Tf«k to show its superior product,5; %'% £"<• % * Trek frames were all still* touring designs, with a long wheelbase, braze on fittings for racks and fenders and constructed primarily with Reynolds tubing, the decades old stalwart of high quality bike frames. They were well made, in many ways better than European frames and high end Japanese frames. Thanks in large part to a dedicated group of builders and employees, the product belied the ethewest n e v a d a ' s best b i c y c l i n g e v e n ts Sunday - June 6, 2010 Stateline, South Shore Lake Tahoe, NV - 19th Annual. A great Century Ride around beautiful Lake Tahoe in conjunction with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program. 3000 participants. Sunday - June 27, 2010 Genoa, NV - Tour of the beautiful Carson Valley. 44-Mile, 20- Mile Bike & Hike & Family Fun Ride. Live music, BBQ & Ice Cream Social. Sunday - Sept 12, 2010 Lake Tahoe, NV - 8th Annual. Another opportunity to enjoy the end of summer and ride around &4c &i} a w - = = : ^ p - Tahoe's 72-mile shoreline. 2000 participants. Sept 26 - Oct 2, 2010 19th Annual "One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada." Fully supported multi-day tour across the Silver State on US Hwy 50 - America's Loneliest Road, from Lake Tahoe to the Great Basin National Park. Limited to 50 riders. For More Info call I - 8 O O 5 6 5 - 2 7 O 4 orgotobikethewest.com chaos of a company learning on the fly. That group included Mike Appel, who is considered one of America's best frame builders and left Trek in 1979 to go on his own. There was also Joe Starck and Dave Tesch, both of whom would leave Trek to work for Masi in California, both are also considered pillars of US frame build­ing. Chris Fiorini left for Waterford, when Mark Muller converted the old Schwinn custom shop into a stand alone company. Luckily for Burk, Hogg and French, there was talent to drive their project. Trek was growing quickly and building a reputation as a quality product and by 1978 was distribut­ing its frames to both coasts and the cycling hotbed of Colorado. By the time the decade turned, the com­pany was growing rapidly, sales were reaching nearly $15 million and it was now offering complete bicycles, and growing its dealer network. And these dealers were making requests for more models. Upon noticing the rising popularity of racers like Jonathon Boyer; the first American to ride the Tour de France, and ris­ing star Greg LeMond, Trek offered its first road racing bikes in 1982. It followed that in 1983 by offering its first mountain bike models, and revenue soared again. Sales reached $20 million in 1983, and Trek was now ready to begin its own R&D, and looked to new materials and construction processes to distinguish itself and become more streamlined and profitable. Initially, this resulted in the company's first major setback. In 1984, Trek began trying to machine-weld its steel bike frames, using its own house designed lugs and fittings, which were cast and required little if any hand work for finish and fit. The frames were poorly aligned and quality control was nearly impossible. These were quickly followed by the company's first bonded aluminum frames, which were also poor quality and orders fell while warranties rose. As Burke was quoted not long before his passing in 2008, "In 1984 we made some bad product. Then in '85 we introduced our first bonded aluminum frame, but we didn't know how to build it in a production environment. We went through a year of building bad prod­uct that came back to haunt us." The company was hurting, despite sales reaching nearly $30 million, and as is often the case, management began to look at each other. The Burke and Hogg team was on shaky ground. By this time, Tom French was already gone, having abandoned ship in 1983 to work for Blackburn, a popular and well respected acces­sories manufacturer in California. Burke and Hogg were in a tailspin of sorts, trying to find solutions to the two years of poor product, and they disagreed on how to do it. Burke took the reins, "I had to make a manage­ment change." he is quoted, "On a Friday night I took out the general manager. On Monday morning I was running a bicycle company, and I didn't know a [expletive] thing about manufacturing. We did a turnaround: fixed the frames and got rid of the bad product. We also executed a major growth program...I put down a mission statement that's still in place today. It says we're going to provide our customers with quality products at competitive value and deliver them on time. We are going to create a positive environment for our customers and employees. And we are going to make money. And that's what we did." He was serious, especially about making money. In the years 1986 to 1996, Trek sales grew from $30 million to over $300 million. And this was before The Armstrong Effect. In 1985, Bevil Hogg, like his friend Tom French, moved west to California. There the two reunited and founded the Kestrel bicycle com­pany, a formidable building block in composite bicycle manufacturing. In the small world that encapsulates the cycling industry, Kestrel soon became a partial holding of Schwinn, Trek's main target a decade earlier. Burke began his turnaround of Trek, cutting costs and streamlining the company, which was still a subsidiary of par­ent Intrepid Corporation until 1997. Succumbing to market pressure, Trek began outsourcing manufacture of its lower end bikes to Asia, contract­ing with Giant to build these. For its American built bikes, Trek was able to counter high production costs by hiring young bicycle enthusiasts in its manufacturing factory, largely because this group saw this work as a labor of love, and was willing to work for modest wages and benefits, and Burke knew this. Most US made Trek bikes by this time were bonded aluminum and did not require the fit and finish nor the labor intensive hand work of its original frames, so expertise in building was not as crucial, and frames were constructed with less costly materials, also requir­ing much less time to complete. In 1986, Trek began to look at its future, offering its first bonded carbon composite road bike, the Model 2500. These frames used the same lugs, rear triangle and one piece head tube as the aluminum models, but replaced the three main tubes with wound fila­ment carbon composite tubes. It was another marketing stroke and placed Trek on the path as a high tech, cutting-edge company. This kept the sales of its road bikes alive in the late 80's, when any product that could be labeled a mountain bike was sell­ing easily and the company rode its second bike boom, on knobby tires, to new heights. In 1987, Trek had a dealer network of approximately 500 stores, and Burke aggressively began adding 200 dealers per year. In some cases, this was at the expense of some of the company's existing dealers, and some who had been there in the early days, when Trek was begging for sales. It is a tough, sales oriented mindset that has put off many of its vendors and especially some of its dealers over the past two decades. But it has worked well for the company itself. As sales grew, so did Trek's clout within the industry, and the company began exerting this clout on its suppliers, demanding discounts and concessions that would benefit its bottom line. The eternally cash strained supply chain responded because Trek was very healthy, and always paid. The 1990s was an unprecedent­ed decade of growth for Trek, as it expanded sales and distribution worldwide in the early part of the decade, and went on a shopping spree in the US. In 1993, the company purchased the Gary Fisher brand, marketing heavily on the company's namesake as the father of the moun­tain bike, and increasing the Fisher brand's sales ten-fold in it's first year of ownership. Then in 1995, Trek purchased two smaller, but very well respected bike brands, Klein and Bontrager, both of which were noted for engineering excellence and design achievement. Also that same year, Trek signed a licensing agreement to sell and distribute the Greg LeMond brand of bicycles and accessories, marketing heavily on the name of America's first Tour de France winner and his legacy. In recent years, the Klein brand has been dropped and the Bontrager logo is used only on components and accessories. Trek and LeMond have parted ways over legal wrangling, having reached an out of court settle­ment in early February 2010, with Trek agreeing to contribute to a char­ity of LeMond's choosing. As for the house brand itself, Trek enhanced its market position as a technology leader in 1992, with the introduction of its bladder molded composite frames, which it called OCLV. Optimum Compaction Low Void (OCLV) means simply that all excess air is squeezed out of a composite item during the molding process. It happens in every blad­der molded product, but again, Trek used a master stroke in co-opting this terminology and marketing it well. These were still lugged frames, with the lugs placed inside the oversized tubes and bonded. Trek's carbon fiber frames have a Salt Lake City con­nection with the composite tubes having been manufactured locally by MacLean Composites (under the names Advanced Composites and later Reynolds Composites) since those first smaller diameter tubes in its Model 2500. The notion of a molded, full composite frame began with Tom French and Bevil Hogg in the early days at Trek, but was not embraced by Burke. That is until see­ing the acceptance and positive recep­tion that their Kestrel frames received in the 80's, then Trek sought a similar frame from another manufacturer, Aegis, for its initial full composite frames before bringing the technol­ogy in-house. Bladder molded com­posite frames carried Trek through the 90's to great success at the upper end of the market. Early reliability problems were endured better than with the first bonded frames back in the mid 80's, especially since this time around the company was able to absorb warranty replacements more easily, as the cost of producing these frames was low and their sales were high. Trek's OCLV product line defined the company through the 1990's, and still does as its descendent technol­ogy has won 9 of the last 11 Tours de France, after the company signed on as a sponsor of the US Postal Team and a still-recovering from cancer Lance Armstrong in 1998. As Burke commented on that signing in a Reuters.com interview in August 2006, "If it had been up to me, we would have never signed him. I'm too cheap. I give all of the credit to young people like my son and Dick Moran, our marketing manager. They said, 'This is something we want to be a part of. I didn't see it at the time." And the rest is well document­ed history. It was another coup, and one that proves that Dick Burke was not the only visionary in the com­pany. Trek is now the second largest bicycle manufacturer in the world behind Giant, and employs nearly 2,000 people with sales approaching $ 1 billion annually. Burke's son John took the helm as President in 1998, and Dick Burke remained Chairman of the Board until his death in 2008. MARCH 2010 cycling utah.com 11 Salt Lake Bike Collective News If you like what the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective does, they could use In addition to hiring Gary Hurst as our full time shop manager, the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective has expanded their hours! Now open­ing at 5:30pm and closing at 10pm and now open on Wednesdays. Ladies ONLY night is now the 1st Wednesday of the month. Saturday hours are now noon until 5. Likewise volunteers are welcome 10am until 4:00pm Monday through Friday by appointment, or just shop up Monday from 5:30 to 10pm, training included. The Collective is continuing to offer free mechanics classes. Everyone is welcome to come to our Community Bike Shop (2312 S. West Temple) to receive a lesson from the Park Tool School (www.parktool.com/clin-ics_ training) by professional mechanics every Monday starting at 6pm. Classes don't build on each other, so jump in at any time. Participants will learn how to true wheels, adjust derailleurs and brakes, and general skills. See the Collective's website (www.slcbikecollective.org) for a schedule. As always the Collective needs bicycles and volunteers for all of their rewarding programs. Our Trips for Kids program, which takes youth from 10-16 on mountain bike rides, and the Earn a Bike program, where kids learn to take apart and rebuild a bike that they get to keep, are starting up, and they need mentors to teach kids' how to work on bikes and/or ride! If you have a bike to donate, the Collective can use it, whether it is currently functional or not. The mission of the Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective is to promote cycling as an effective and sustainable form of transportation and as a cornerstone of a cleaner, healthier, and safer society. For more informa­tion, including crank addiction, visit www.slcbikecollective.org or call 801-FAT-BIKE.. A NEW ONE-OF-A-KIND, SINGLE DAY ULTRA-MARATHON BICYCLE RACE ST. GEORGE, UTAH May 22, 2010 2 0 0 miles - 1 0 , 0 0 0 ' of climbing The Red Rock 200 lets racers test their physical strength and endurance in one challenging, inspiring day on the beautiful roads of Southern Utah: St. George to Cedar City and back via Gunlock, Veyo, Enterprise and Snow Canyon. Solo, Tandem and Team Divisions, racers may bring their own crew and/or may take advantage of three neutral support checkpoints along the route. Entry includes a medal for every official finisher, an exclusive jersey for all who finish within the time limit, and great post-race celebration! redrock200.com [e-mail] » I^J**M$ 2BJStaw*s BIKE BIKE 2010 Spring Schedule Desperado Dual A Bold Outlaws TiaveKng The Frontier Of the Old West Presented by Red Rock Bicyefe Co. 100 a n d 2 0 0 mile o p t i on August 7, 2010 , , , , Fully s u p p o r t e d r i d e with r e s t stops, lunch, & sag www.desperadodual.com Ml Located in Panguitch, UT • U t a h ' s Color C o u n t r y! April 10, 2010 * Full support ride with rest stops, lunch and sag 4 Mileage Options: 30,50,70 or 100 * Charity ride to benefit the Dove Center fPOKCf For Hope Dust your bike off, gather your friends and take advantage of the beautiful weather in Southern Utah. Join us for an unique women's only ride. To Register or For More Info Visit www.spokes4hopeutah.com r9r.i S P R I N G ** Presented by Red Rock Bicycle Co. www.tourdestgeorge.com / & . \J?5 ? 9.&-..UU. 4356743185 Mon-Fri 9am-7pm Saturday 9am-6pm Sunday 9am-3pm www.redrockbicycle.com 12 cycling utah.com MARCH 2010 COMMUTER COLUMN Salt Lake City's New Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator Looking to make SLC The Place To Cycle Becka Roolf was hired by Salt Lake City as the new Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator. Photo: Lou Melini By Lou Melini In July of 2009 Becka Roolf joined Salt Lake City's Transportation Department as the new Bicycle/ Pedestrian Coordinator. This month's commuter column will introduce her to the cyclists of Salt Lake City and beyond. Cycling Utah: Tell me about your job responsibilities. What is your aca­demic and professional background for your position? Becka Roolf: As the Bicycle/ Pedestrian Coordinator for Salt Lake City, I'm primarily responsible for coordinating the city's progress on on-road bicycle and pedestrian facili­ties. My role is to integrate bicycle and pedestrian accommodation into transportation projects, as well as to initiate projects mat are specifically to improve conditions for bikes or peds. My role is complementary to Dan Bergenthal's new responsibili­ties; Dan is now focusing on trails, and I'm focused on-road. However, we work together to draw on our respective experience. By way of background, I've been in this field for over 10 years - I've worked for the National Park Service Rivers & Trails Program, directed the statewide bicycle/pedestrian advo­cacy organization in Vermont, and most recently ran a small transpor­tation consulting firm in Vermont focused on bicycling and walking. I have a bachelor's degree in Political Science and a master's from Harvard University. I'm also a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) since 1998, back when it was still called Effective Cycling. In addition to teaching "defensive bicy­cling" classes (variously called Effective Cycling, Bike Ed, Road 1, or Smart Cycling) to adults, I've trained hun­dreds of educators, health profes­sionals and police officers in teach­ing bicycle safety. I've worked as a lobbyist with the Vermont state legislature to improve bicycling laws - removing a mandatory sidepath law - and to restore bicycle/pedes­trian funding. I've helped increase the number of kids walking and bik­ing to school. I've been an advocate and provided technical expertise for the first bike lanes in two regions - Portland, Maine and Central Vermont. I believe well-designed bike lanes help bicyclists stake out their space to the road. Here in Salt Lake we obviously already have a lot of bike lanes, so my role here will be to help the city kick it up a level - improving the designs, completing more road diets, and considering innovative designs. C.U.: Being from Vermont, what are the challenges you face here in SLC vs. Vermont? What are some of the benefits of being involved in trans­portation here vs. Vermont? B.R.: The first and biggest challenge I've faced this winter is your air qual­ity! My lungs just aren't used to the smog, and this has put me off my bike many days when I otherwise would have ridden. In terms of improving conditions for bicycling and walking, Salt Lake City is very different than Vermont. In Vermont, we have a fairly good bicycling and walking culture, but little room on the existing streets to add bike facilities. In contrast, Salt Lake's wide streets provide us with plenty of room to reprioritize some of that space for bicyclists. In Salt Lake City, the wide streets are both a challenge and an opportunity. The wide streets tend to make motor vehicles travel faster, and the many turning lanes can be a challenge to both bikes and peds. It seems like traffic is always moving here. In Vermont we have fewer lanes, and more all-way ped-scrambles where all the cars have to stop, and even right-turn-on-red is prohibited. Another significant benefit of work­ing on bicycle facilities in Salt Lake City is the depth of political support, and the allocation of funding, by Mayor Becker and the City Council. With wide streets, political support, and funding for bikes - Salt Lake City promises to be a very fun city to work with. C.U.: What projects are currently being looked at and what is feasible for completion by the end of this year? B.R.: A new bike map will be coming out within the month, with a signifi­cantly improved format. By the end of the year we'll have a bike tran­sit center under construction; green, shared lanes on South Temple and bike lanes on Main Street. Bike lanes are in the works for some shorter sections of road including 2100 East, 900 South, and others. I'm currently analyzing what other streets have traffic volumes that are well suited to road diets - I'm hoping to get some additional bike lanes on long sections of arterial streets. C.U.: Have you developed a "wish list" of bike projects for the next 2 years? 5 years? 10 years?? If so what do you envision for cyclists? B.R.: I'm still working on my wish list, but in the next couple years I'll be looking to improve bike lane designs at intersections and add pavement markings to indicate where bikes should stop to trigger traffic lights. I'm also hoping to create a proto­type bicycle boulevard fairly quickly. Bicycle boulevards use existing quiet streets as bicycle priority streets, and facilitate bicycle crossing of arte­rial streets while diverting (or not improving) crossing motor vehicle traffic. The bicycle boulevard con­cept would work particularly well with Salt Lake City's grid system, and is supported by the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee. In the next five to ten years, I think you'll see more road diets with bike lanes, a network of bicycle boule­vards on existing streets, and more shared-use trails. I'm also paying close attention to the protected bike lanes and grade-separated bike lanes that are common in Europe and are being tried in other places in the U.S. I'll be looking for site-specific opportunities to try these innovative designs. I'm very aware of the importance of east-west corridors in Salt Lake. South of 800 South, there is a lack of good direct routes. So, I'd put some good east-west corridors on my wish list - with the specific facility to be determined. One other thing I envision for cyclists, that you may or may not be envi­sioning for yourselves, is increased recognition of the importance of edu­cation. The Salt Lake City Bicycle Collective offers "defensive bicy­cling" classes that too few people take advantage of. Bicycling in traf­fic is a skill that can be learned and practiced. I'd encourage any cyclist to take a class. Whether novice or experienced, you will almost defi­nitely learn how to improve your street-savvy skills. C.U.: How can cyclists contact you (or your department) to fix potholes in bike lanes? Chronic car parking in bike lanes? Snow removal from bike lanes? Traffic lights that do not trig­ger for bikes? B.R.: The best way to report these problems is through the City's web­site -- slcgov.com/bike - where we have a special form for bicycle-spe­cific complaints. Using the form, instead of emailing or calling me, helps me to be time-efficient and col­lect all of the relevant information. In January, I initiated a special com­pilation of snowy trouble spots, to work with the city snowplow crews. As a year-round commuter myself, I know that there are some places that snow and ice build up even when the rest of the street has been clear and dry for days. Many traffic lights in Salt Lake City do trigger if you know where to put your bike. If you can see the cuts in the asphalt you can position your bike to trigger the light. In some places, this looks like a circle cut into the pavement - put your wheels so that each wheel touches on the circle. This should give you a green! Some other intersections are controlled by video cameras. If one of these isn't working, do let us know. We can change the field of view for the cam­era to improve bicyclist recognition. I do appreciate bicyclists taking the time to report these things C.U.: Bike lanes on Main St. have been discussed in the Tribune and in a letter to the editor. What is the sci­ence (if any) when a bike lane goes in and a lane of traffic is removed? Do businesses suffer economically? Do they hire less or lay people off? Are traffic counts reduced significandy? What do you say to the critics of bike lanes? B.R.: The bicycle lanes that are going in, removing a lane of traffic, are gen­erally not reducing the motor vehicle capacity of the roadway. We do look at traffic counts, actual speeds, and speed limit prior to removing a travel lane. Motorists who like to speed may be annoyed, because sometimes removing a traffic lane means that one driver following the speed limit may slow everyone else down. I've never heard of any studies that have shown businesses to be negatively affected by a bike lane. Bicyclists are potential customers, too. Property values can go up with the addition of a bike lane. A bike lane out front might make it easier to sell your house. C.U.: You are a bike commuter and bike to work? Tell me about your bike commute. B.R.: I do bike to work, and have since 1992. I bought studded snow tires in 2001, and just this year I converted an old mountain bike to a single-speed winter bike. I live near Sugarhouse, so my route is about 3.2 miles. This typically takes me ten to fifteen minutes depending on whether I'm hurrying and how I hit the lights. I've been biking every day that the air is yellow or better. I do bike in rain, snow, sleet, and dark of night. I'm a little skeptical about 100+ degree days, however. I might be a non-summer bicycle commuter. C.U.: How does being a bike com­muter influence what you do? BR.: First of all, like any bicycle commuter, I arrive at work awake and ready to go! But biking to work for me is also a reminder of the importance of the bicycle as a form of urban transit, the health benefits of bicycling, the importance of clean air, and the opportunity the bicycle provides to interact with your sur­roundings. It keeps me in touch with bicycling on the city streets on a daily basis. As a commuter, I also understand the importance of a direct and time-efficient route. C.U.: What can cyclists do to make your job easier and what do they do to make your job harder? What can they do to help make Salt Lake City more bike friendly? BR: Bicyclists can make my job eas­ier by getting involved! Expressing the importance of bicycling to your local elected officials, turning out to public meetings about transportation projects to support the inclusion of bicycling. Even better if you can bring along some friends, includ­ing families, kids, seniors, or eth­nic minorities. The larger and more diverse the population asking for better bicycling, the better. Bicyclists make my job harder when they trigger certain hot-button issues with motorists. Running red lights is 5ATLRDAY CYCLL6 Where Steel Is Still Real Do you feel like everywhere you go you see the same old alu-carbon-generic-special- trek? 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