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AUGUST 2015
FREE
Improved Technology for
Regaining Freedom
By Katie Hawkins
An unknown entity, Georgia Simmerling left quite an impression in Portland by establishing a new record time in
the Individual Pursuit and making podium appearances in all six events she entered to claim the Omnium.
Photo courtesy of Kathryn Ragsdale
Hot Competition
at the Alpenrose
Velodrome Challenge
by
Dave Campbell
N
ow in its 17th year, the Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge
(AVC) is the premier track racing
event in Oregon and one of the
biggest in the Pacific Northwest.
Riders travelled from as far away
as South Carolina to swoop down
the 42-degree banks of the unique
little 268-meter concrete oval
nestled in Portland’s southwest
hills. Temperatures for the July
18-19 competition approached
the century mark on both days,
with blustery afternoon winds
bringing extra challenges as
both the new and well-seasoned
competitors vied for a $10,000
cash purse.
Racing began with the Time
Trial events and $200 cash bonuses
were on offer for new track records.
The women’s 3,000-meter record of
3:57.78 set by U.S. Olympian Erin
Mirabella back in 2005 did not
appear in danger with the field of
mostly regional competitors and
a couple of promising rookies
taking part in that event. The first
rider off was a Canadian unknown
named Georgia Simmerling, a serious and intense athlete with a ski
racing background. To be clear,
officials later learned that her skiing past consisted of two Olympic
appearances in the Alpine events.
Well-equipped with a skinsuit, aero
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Tara Llanes enjoying the trails on her Sport-On Explorer trike.
Photo courtesy of Tara Llanes
O
ld and new technology are becoming more popular in providing
those who are paralyzed the ability to ride a bicycle. Functional
Electronic Stimulation (FES) bicycles are used to stimulate the nerves that
connect the spinal cord to muscles, activating movement in the muscles
through an electric current running through pads placed on the skin. A
computer program allows the muscles to contract in a way that mimics
a natural cycling motion. Post-FES therapy, options such as hand cycles
and three-wheel adapted mountain bikes are available for riders to get
back on the bike, whether for fun or competition.
Active therapy, where muscles are doing work to move on their own,
has been increasingly implemented into physical therapy sessions with
paraplegic and quadriplegic patients so they can reverse muscle atrophy.
“People with spinal injury or neurological issues who cannot move
their legs can use this bike, and a computer program will coordinate
the stimulation to simulate motion,” explains Dr. Chester Ho, section
chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and associate professor
with the Cumming School of Medicine. “For people with paralysis,
they won’t be able to walk or cycle again using their legs if they don’t
build the strength.”
FES bikes have four main benefits: building increased muscle mass,
which in addition to aiding in strength also helps prevent pressure sores;
improving circulation and skin health; increasing range of motion; and
improving cardiovascular health. It can also reduce muscle spasms.
Though the technology is about 20 years old, the Canadian Paraplegic Association in Calgary, Alberta, is taking a unique approach to FES
SEE “FREEDOM” ON PAGE 9
Multiple attacks made for an exciting women’s Points race.
Photo courtesy of Kathryn Ragsdale
helmet and a sleek Cervelo bicycle featuring a rear disc and 5-spoke
front wheel, she didn’t look like a rookie, but was nonetheless seeded to
go first due to a lack of any past results. Rolling smoothly and steadily
around the track, it was clear to the small crowd gathered in the stands
that they were witnessing something special — and with 1,000 meters to
go, she was near a record pace. As the energy picked up and the crowd
adopted her as a weekend favorite, Simmerling rallied her considerable
resources into a blistering final two laps to cross the line in 3:57.13, a
new track record! Local Jasmine Zamora (BriHop Racing) dug deep as
the local favorite and final starter to record a 3:57.16 time, also under
the former record, but succumbing to the newcomer for both the title
and Alpenrose’s best mark ever.
In the men’s Pursuit, 21-year-old John Croom (Revolve Residential),
a big strapping lad from South Carolina, laid down a 4:57.93 time for
the 4,000-meter race and that was only bettered by final starter Zac
Kovalcik’s (Black Lodge Cycling) at 4:56.72, still several seconds off
SEE “ALPENROSE CHALLENGE” ON PAGE 8
TOURING
The new bikeways make discovering new
areas of Oregon even easier.
See Page 3
INTERVIEW
A one-on-one with the mountain bike
dynamic duo Kirt and Lindsey Voreis.
See Page 4
TEAM LILI
Riding the STP on a triple, triplet, three-fer,
trandem or three-er?
See Page 5
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TRIVIA / HEALTH
The Greatest Champions in the
History of the Tour de France
B
y the time you read this, potentially one of the greatest Tour de France races in recent memory will be completed. The presence of “The Fantastic Four,” Chris Froome, Alberto Contador, Nairo Quintana, and defending champion Vincenzo Nibali,
who are all in top form as of this writing, virtually assures it. The course is diverse and very mountainous, with a team time trial
and cobbles to assure only the strongest and best prepared can win. Three of the four main contenders have won at least one Tour
and all have won Grand Tours in the past. Two (Contador and Nibali) have triumphed in all three Grand Tours already in their
careers. Surely, whoever emerges this July will be among the greatest.
Q1. Spaniard Alberto Contador, attempting to win both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France in the same year, showed his
form was still strong with a victory in June’s mountainous French stage race, La Route du Sud. He did it in front of one of
his main Tour rivals Nairo Quintana, nonetheless. Who was the last rider to win the Tour de France following a victory at
La Route du Sud?
Q2. Colombian Nairo Quintana won both the Mountains (Polka dot) and Young Riders (white) competitions en route to second
place overall in his last Tour participation (2013). Given his climbing ability and as an overall contender, he has the potential
to win both the Mountains and the overall competition. When was the last time this was done?
Q3. Alberto Contador seeks to join the very greatest Tour riders of all time if he can indeed complete the double by winning
the Tour following his impressive Giro win. Seven riders have done it. Can you name them?
Q4. Which rider has stood on the most Grand Tour podiums? Hint: It is not Eddy Merckx
Q5. With “The Fantastic Four” lining up, there is a very real chance that the final Tour podium could consist entirely of past
winners of the Tour de France! When was the last time this happened?
Answers on page 11
Dave Campbell has been writing race trivia since 1992. He began racing in 1982 in Wyoming, moving to Oregon in 1987. After years
of racing triathlons, he returned to his roots as a competitive cyclist, now racing in the Masters category. Dave is a high school science and
health teacher and cross-country coach in Newport, Ore.
Hot Summer, Cool Feet
Kari Studley, PT, DPT, RYT
E
very summer has its theme for both weather and cycling injuries. This summer’s
theme is record heat and unhappy feet. (Last year’s were warm sunshine and ulnar
nerve cyclist palsy.) Whether you like or hate the heat, the warm temps are predicted to
continue through the fall. And while we can’t change the weather, there are numerous
ways to prevent cycling-related foot injuries.
The leading heat-related foot injury from cycling is numbness and/or pain due to
compression. Swollen feet are often a side effect of the body’s attempt to adapt and protect
itself. In hot temperatures, the body can increase its water retention (or swelling) to try
to get rid of excess heat through vasodilation. And thanks to gravity, the feet, ankles and
legs are often where the swelling and its side effects are most pronounced. Add exercise
to further swelling along with generally stiffer and tighter cycling shoes, and you have a
recipe for some pretty unhappy feet.
So what is a cyclist to do when the obvious tip of trying to avoid the heat as much as
possible isn’t practical, especially when you don’t enjoying waking up before dawn and
even if you do, your planned ride is long enough that time in the sun will be inevitable?
Utilize all of the strategies you can to stay cool — riding during the coolest time of day,
proper hydration, maximum sun protection, etc. For your feet, consider thinner breathable
socks. Athletic compression socks can help manage lower leg swelling also. However, use
caution with compression socks on feet already irritated and sensitive to compression, as
sometimes it can exacerbate the foot symptoms. On the same hand, sometimes compression
socks can help prevent further swelling and fluid compression, so you will need to decide
which use is right for you. Personally, I often do not tolerate compression socks while
exercising (especially in hot temps), but wear them after exercising to keep my feet happy.
Cycling shoes are frequently another source of foot compression. As mentioned earlier,
they are generally stiffer and tighter compared to walking and running footwear. Most
clipless cycling shoes have strap, buckle and/or dial systems that have limited flexibility
and are easy to over tighten. As the foot is in a gravity dependent position while cycling,
I regularly recommend wearing cycling shoes one notch or slightly looser than normal
when riding in hot conditions. If after 10-15 minutes the shoes still feel too loose, then
tighten them back to normal.
Biomechanics are also impacted when feet are compressed. Davis et al researched the
pressures on the bottom of the foot with clipless (shoes with cleats and corresponding
pedals) and clipped pedals (toe cages) and found that higher pressures are produced with
clipless pedals.1 The higher pressures from clipless pedals were also more spread across
the foot compared to clipped pedals.1 This is due to the stiffer soles in clipless style cycling
shoes that allow for a greater and more global force distribution and transfer from their
pedal connection. Whereas in a clipped toe cage/strap pedal system, shoes with softer
soles flex with each pedal stroke, making the pedal contact area the only effective place
for force transfer and distribution.
Significant differences were also found in the pressure measured at several positions
of the foot during the pedal stroke, however, the sites were different for each individual.1
2 Bicycle Paper / 2015 August
Swelling can change the relative position,
biomechanics and pressure distribution with
pedaling. This can lead to muscular and
ligament strain if riding hard with a lot of
force transfer through the pedals. The same
applies when walking more in cycling shoes
either during the event or at rest breaks.
Following a progressive training plan that
simulates and practicing goal event features can help in preventing biomechanical
foot strain.
Foot numbness can be prevented
with attention to appropriate footwear,
pedaling biomechanics and progressive training.2 Simply elevating the legs
after a ride can also help in countering
the effects of gravity, foot swelling and
subsequent compression.
References:
1. Davis, A., Pemberton, T., Ghosh, S., Maffulli, N., & Padhiar, N. (2011). Plantar pressure
of clipless and toe-clipped pedals in cyclists–A
pilot study. Muscles, ligaments and tendons
journal, 1(1), 20.
2. Wanich, T., Hodgkins, C., Columbier,
JA., Muraski, E., Kennedy, JG. (2007) Cycling
injuries of the lower extremity. Journal of the
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgereons. 15(12), 748-56.
Kari Studley, PT, DPT is a 2013 Masters Cyclocross World Champion and a 3-time National
Cyclocross Champion. With over a decade of elite
and endurance cycling experience, she specializes
in cycling biomechanics and injury prevention at
Corpore Sano Physical Therapy (CorporeSanoPT.
com) in Kenmore, WA. Corpore Sano PT is an
orthopedic and sports physical therapy practice
specializing in treatment of overuse injuries and
sports performance. Contact 425-482-2453 or
[email protected]
August, 2015
Volume 44 • Number 6
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Katie Hawkins
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Nicholas X. Mead
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Emilie Schnabel
Christopher Stevens
Kari Studley
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TOURING
Oregon Adds Two New Scenic
Bikeways to its Portfolio
By Emilie Schnabel
The newly added Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Byway is truly majestic. Photo courtesy of Oregon Heritage
C
yclists in the Pacific Northwest have reasons to celebrate, as Oregon recently declared
two new scenic bikeways for summer 2015. The Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Byway and
Cascade-Siskiyou Scenic Bikeway are the latest additions to the Beaver State’s program
— the only one of its kind in the nation. The Scenic Bikeways program features routes
recommended by locals, which have been officially reviewed and equipped with proper
signage. Detailed maps and directions for the routes are available to visitors. These latest
additions bring the number of designated scenic bikeways in Oregon to 14, providing over
949 miles of bike-accessible routes through some of the most spectacular areas in the state.
From Mt. Hood to La Grande, Oregon’s scenic bikeways connect riders from farmland
to wine country to the outskirts of Portland. The new Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Byway
is a moderately difficult route totaling 60 miles, beginning in Port Orford and following
the Oregon coast. Highlights along this route include the western-most point of Oregon
and the state’s oldest lighthouse, both located at Cape Blanco State Park. An experienced
rider can complete the route in a day, and cyclists wishing to take a more leisurely pace
will find many areas to rest, eat and refresh along the way.
The Cascade-Siskiyou Scenic Byway is a much more challenging route, spanning over
58 miles and featuring 5,000 feet of elevation. The route is a forested mountain loop that
begins and ends in Ashford, and campgrounds are located conveniently along the route
for campers. Cyclists can also opt for a shorter 35-mile route, turning around at the popular Greensprings Inn. This route is loved for its far-reaching views into the valley below.
As the scenic bikeways often utilize designated scenic roadways, cyclists should expect some vehicle traffic along each route. For riders who would like to avoid as many
automobiles as possible, Ride Oregon has designated a few of its bikeways as very low
traffic. These include the Tualitan Valley Scenic Bikeway, a moderately difficult 50-mile
route originating just outside of Portland in Hillsboro. The route travels through lush
farmlands, vineyards and wetlands around the Tualitan River. It allows cyclists to experience the rich land of the Willamette Valley, known for its prolific wineries. Farm stands
and tasting rooms surround the route, affording a wide variety of stops along the way.
In addition to opening up two new bikeways, Oregon has also initiated a “7 Bikes
for 7 Wonders” program this summer. For each of Oregon’s “7 wonders,” a one-of-a-
kind bicycle has been created to reflect the
attributes of each of the seven wonders.
Upon completion, each bike was hidden
on a scenic bikeway near its wonder. The
bicycles are free to whoever finds them.
Starting July 13, Ride Oregon began releasing
clues to the whereabouts of the bicycles on
their social media accounts, using the
hashtag #7bikes7wonders. Oregon’s wonders include: Mount Hood, the Oregon
Coast, the Columbia River Gorge, the
Painted Hills, Smith Rock, the Wallowas
and Crater Lake.
While Washington does not have a scenic “bikeway” program, many of its scenic
byways are accessible to cyclists and feature
adjoining trailheads as well as some urban
cycling routes. According to the Washington
State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Washington was one of the first states
to establish the scenic roadway designation.
One of the cross-state byways, The Mountains to Sound Greenway, connects the east
and west side of the state, taking travelers
from Seattle to Ellensburg. Along the way,
routes allow visitors to explore cultural
landmarks. After spending some time in
the city, cyclists can travel east, stopping in
North Bend or continuing over Snoqualmie
Pass through the John Wayne Iron Horse
State Park.
Another route that is especially cyclefriendly is the Cascade Valleys Heritage
Corridor, which ends in Woodinville, Wash.
It shares some of the same real estate as the
Mountains to Sound Greenway, but instead
of summiting Snoqualmie Pass, it follows the
river valley. Nearby, the Sammamish River
Trail is a popular 11-mile asphalt trail and
features views of Mount Rainier and the
Cascade Mountains while connecting the
Ballard Locks to Lake Sammamish and Lake
Washington. Woodinville is well-known as
the home of a wide variety of local wineries, artisan shops, as well as the Chateau St.
Michelle Concert Series. A ride through the
Snoqualmie Valley would not be complete
without a stop at the iconic Snoqualmie Falls,
a 270-foot waterfall accessible only by foot
(but well-worth the detour).
For a change of scenery, cyclists can
venture up north to Chuckanut Drive,
which follows the Chuckanut Mountains,
affording views of the San Juan Islands and
the Pacific Ocean. The route connects visitors to expansive vistas, artisan shops and
restaurants in charming coastal communities, and unparalleled opportunities for
wildlife sighting. Numerous trailheads pepper the area, including the 2.5-mile Padilla
Bay Shore Trail and the 6-mile Larabee Interurban Trail, which originated as an electric
train route. Cyclists can also ride a ferry
to the San Juan Islands to explore further.
These byways are only a collection of
Wa s h i n g t o n ’ s 2 8 d e s i g n a t e d s c e nic routes. More information is available online through the WSDOT and
Washington’s Scenic Byways Guide at
wsdot.wa.gov/localprograms/scenicbyways.
Introduced in 1991, the National Scenic
Byways Program provides support and
national designation for the preservation
of scenic roads across the United States.
They celebrate the natural beauty of their
surroundings while also featuring culturally
and historically important stops along the
way. In order to be officially recognized as
scenic byways as well as “All-American”
roads, these routes go through a stringent
qualification process. As outlined in the
Federal Highway Administration policy,
byways must meet a number of criteria including approved preservation plans, being
accessible to tourism buses, and providing
safe cyclist and pedestrian routes whenever
possible. Currently, 150 such routes exist
across the U.S.
The Oregon Tourism Commission manages and provides many resources for cyclists
wishing to explore Oregon’s scenic bikeways
through Ride Oregon at www.rideoregonride.com. In addition to detailed brochures,
a scenic bikeways travel guide, turn-by-turn
directions, and online maps, cyclists can also
download GPS cycling routes to use with
their mobile devices. Cyclists wishing to
plan trips utilizing the scenic bikeways in
Oregon and scenic byways in Washington
should take advantage of the vast array of
information available in the online byway
guides. Mileage, route difficulty, food, lodging, viewpoints, and attractions are all listed,
and cyclists of every ability level can find a
ride to fit their needs.
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
Interview with Dynamic Duo
Lindsey and Kirt Voreis
By Chad Cheeney
C
ycling needs more Voreis. Lindsey and Kirt that is. Funny, energetic, good looking and
full of shred, this power couple who calls Central Oregon home are well known stars
in the world of mountain biking. Kirt for his legendary mountain bike skills that make
their way onto the pages of magazines and production bike films, and Lindsey with her
coaching and promotion of females taking action and learning fun and shreddy skills in
cycling communities across the USA.
If you check out Lindsey’s company, Ladies Allride MTB Skills Clinics presented by
Liv Bikes [the ladies division of Giant Bicycles] and Powered by SRAM, you will notice
women practicing skill work and wheelies. She is on the cutting edge of how to motivate
and rally young to middle age women to pick up their bikes and take control — having
fun and smiling all the way through the process. As for Kirt, he does make you smile, but
mainly as a result of his “not trying” funny jokes, timing and curious bodily movements,
almost like he should have been a stand up comic, but he is a performer on the bike.
A legend out of the gate, he first signed a deal with Yeti back in 1994 and quickly became
a top tier World Cup and NORBA downhiller, racing for the Mountain Dew/Specialized
team. Looking for more “fun,” he created the Santa Cruz Syndicate team and then the
Allride Tour sponsored by Santa Cruz, where he travels to top riding destinations, like
Lindsey, spreading the good word of the bike and his supportive company products. He
still competes all around the Pacific Northwest racing mainly Enduro and finishing almost
always somewhere on the podium. We asked them some questions.
Bicycle Paper: Central Oregon cyclists rejoiced your choice to call Bend home. How
did you end up there and who gets the credit for the good call? Or was it a bad one?
LV: I grew up in Portland and Central Oregon was our second home. My family spent
every winter, spring and summer break at Black Butte Ranch where I guided horseback
rides for years. When I met Kirt he was living in Southern California and I knew I couldn’t
stay there. I knew of a great place in Oregon that would suit our needs. We’ve been here
since 2005 and we love calling it home. KV: I ended up in Bend
because of Lindsey. When
we first met she would rave
about how rad Central Oregon was and how I needed
to experience it. From the first
day I arrived I was instantly
in love.
BP: How did each of
you fall in love with bikes,
when and where? Oh and
how about love, how did
you meet?
LV: I started mountain
biking after I couldn’t get
rid of the college weight and
He may be a grown up, but Kirt Voreis is still like riding like a
hated going to the gym. I
kid. Photo courtesy of Dennis Yuroshek
lived in Portland and worked
in advertising and PR. I would train for races by riding up a fire road in downtown Portland because that was my only option to mountain bike near town. When I met Kirt I was
racing cross-country at a NORBA race in Big Bear, Calif., in 2002. I was in the Sport class,
of course. I loved mountain biking, but it wasn’t until I met Kirt and made it my life that
I found the power in it. It’s the most amazing sport, community, way to get healthy and
fit... It’s so many things! It helps women learn to face fears and believe in themselves, it
brings rad people together and my bike has taken me to some pretty amazing places! Three
weeks after we met, we hit the road together to go to races around the country. KV: I fell in love with two wheels at a very young age. My father and his friends had
street motorcycles and I would always imagine that my push cart was like their motorcycles.
Before I turned five my father died from injuries sustained from crashing and not wearing a helmet on his friend’s borrowed bike. This had a huge effect on me in the way that
I had to keep his love of riding alive. My mom didn’t have money to get me a motorcycle
so a bicycle was the next best thing. With my bike I could get the feeling that riding gave
my father and I could enjoy it with him even though he wasn’t there. I also could impress
him the better I got. Bikes are real important to me. I meet Lindsey at a NORBA Nationals
in Big Bear. A week later I asked her if she wanted to drive around the country going to
races and riding and she said yes. Here we are now.
BP: Riders that read Bicycle Paper love a good tip from a superstar of the sport. What
skill or drill do you find the most beneficial for any age of developing rider? Do you have
a go-to saying that commands improvement?
LV: Learning to be balanced is the key to success on a mountain bike. I recommend
balancing drills like track stands and slow speed moves. Then work on standing above the
seat and moving your bike around beneath you. When you put the bike where you want
Lindsey practicing her own skills, driven by
the energy of the women she teaches at
camp. Photo courtesy of Dennis Yuroshek
it to go, instead of just sitting there waiting
to react to your bike, you set yourself up
to be balanced. By moving the bike around
intentionally and bouncing around a bit you
will stay loose and ready to react. I guess I
would say the most beneficial thing you can
do to become a better rider is to play around
on the bike and get to know it. Over time
your reactions will be spot-on when you
get into trouble. KV: Look ahead. The way to achieve balance and to move forward is not staring at
your feet! Our bodies are made to be upright
with a level head so when you look down
and stare at the obstacles you’re going over
you’re out of your natural body position.
Spot the obstacle ahead and prepare for it
then. Once it’s under you, you’re over it!
BP: How about bike set up, is there
something you both see frequently at your
cycling events that could help a developmental cyclists acquire skills easier?
LV: Make sure brake levers are in the
right spot for the rider’s fingers to reach and
be relaxed in the right spot on the lever. I
really recommend a seat dropper. It’s such
a game-changer for safety and control over
the bike. KV: Seat droppers! They help free up
space to move around and react to terrain
when descending.
BP: How about kids on bikes, what’s your
take on the state of developmental cycling
in the U.S? You guys travel a lot, do you see
things going up ... on a Tuesday?
LV: We are seeing firsthand the growth
of cycling amongst the youth. I help girls’
clubs a lot. I was just in Virginia announcing
at a NICA race and it was packed! So many
communities are on board to get more kids
on bikes. It’s great to be a part of a sport that
is just now getting popular!
KV: The thing about mountain biking
is it is a hard sport. It takes guts and determination, not to mention a lot of sweat.
I get stoked to see more kids challenging
themselves and finding out how far their
bikes will take them. I do think there is a
need for more programs to help kids achieve
such a hard skill as mountain biking. With
more inspiration from coaches the sport
becomes easier.
BP: What is missing from your game? Is
there a trick or skill that you just can’t dial in?
LV: I would like to hold wheelies and
manuals longer and in more control.
KV: Climbing technical sections! I can’t
be serious. I start out determined but then
I get bounced around and start laughing
because I get so out of control going slow.
I like to have some downhill momentum
when going over obstacles.
BP: If you had three hours to ride your
favorite Bend trail, what and where are
you riding?
LV: North Fork, Flagline, South Fork
KV: Swampy to Swede to Sector 16 to
Upper Whoops to Lower Whoops over to
C.O.D then home.
BP: You guys are both heroes to many,
but who are your heroes on and off the bike?
Who inspires you to inspire?
LV: Kirt is my hero. He comes from a crazy
background and made it happen for himself
with perseverance and determination. My
business partners, the women I teach and the
coaches I work with inspire me to inspire others. I see what mountain biking brings into
people’s lives. I see what our clinics do for
their confidence and their understanding of
how it all works. The women who accomplish
more than they thought possible inspire me
every day to keep going and getting more
women on mountain bikes! KV: When I was young it was the test
pilots of the ‘50s and ‘60s. I watched tons of
aircraft documentaries with my step-dad as
a kid. Those guys were the real deal. Now it
would be guys like Steve Caballero, who still
skateboards at almost 51 years old.
BP: We know by now you guys ride the
crap out of bikes, but what do you do in the
off season for sport or what are your other
hobbies? Do you have secret special skills?
LV: I’m a snowboarder and just started
skiing again to mix things up. I am pretty
crazy in love with powder and can’t stand
that we haven’t been getting much, so this
year is dedicated to chasing powder, wherever that may take me. I also enjoy skate
skiing when there is enough snow. I try and
go to the gym to “cross train” but I don’t
make it very often.
KV: Snow is fun. Snowboard, skate ski,
snowball fight. Being out in the crisp cold
air is great. I love to draw and build things
from wood and metal. A lot of time I spend
off the bike is healing up from crashing or
too much riding. I guess one of my hobbies
would also be physical therapy.
BP: What are you going to be for Halloween and what do you want for Christmas?
LV: Rarely dress up. Kinda dorky that
way. For Christmas I want a trip to Japan
to snowboard JaPOW!
KV: One year I was a chick magnet. I
wired a bunch of barbies to my coveralls
and painted myself silver. For Christmas I
want world peace.
Don’t you just love these two? I’d recommend getting on your computer and searching for some of their videos. Big Balls, Game
of Bike Kirt vs Aaron Chase, and Lindsey’s
Survivor Africa story. They’ll make you
laugh, learn and love. Then go shred!
COMMUNITY
Team Lili Rides a 10-foot
Tandem to Increase
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness
By Cassidy Ristine
R
iding in Seattle during the last four months, many cyclists have witnessed a rather
unusual sight: a father and his two daughters astride a massive, 10-foot-long tandem
bicycle. They are riding for a purpose, and a worthy one at that.
Stuart Hargreaves and his daughters, Lili (12) and Amelia (11), had been biking to
train for the 2015 Seattle to Portland (STP) ride. Lili was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
(CF) at a young age, and her family has been intentional about caring for her and finding
creative ways to support CF research.
Lili was born in Portland, Ore., in 2003. Her family discovered that she had CF shortly
after moving to Seattle at the end of 2005. Their new doctor observed her symptoms and
ordered some tests, and when Lili caught pneumonia — a common ailment in those with
CF — he confirmed the diagnosis within a few days.
Her family learned quickly how to care for Lili in light of her disorder.
“From that point forward, we feel like she’s been in really good health,” said Hargreaves.
“The symptoms we were concerned about have kind of gone away. Since then, I can’t say
there’s been any real milestone because once it was diagnosed, we knew how to treat it.
From that point forward, it was kind of this upward trajectory toward better health.”
A year after Lili’s diagnosis, the Hargreaves family became involved in the CF community and with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
“When we first found out [about Lili’s CF], we felt really motivated to get involved
and to help raise money,” describes Hargreaves. “So, for the first few years after Lili was
diagnosed, we did a CF fundraiser called the Great Strides walk. I think we did reasonably well raising money.”
The walk, however, proved relatively easy for the Hargreaves, and they also experienced some burnout with the fundraising requirements. Last year, Hargreaves discovered
another Cystic Fibrosis Foundation event called the Cycle for Life, which allowed people
to sponsor or donate to a bicycling team.
“Since all of us already really love cycling, and it’s certainly been a big part of my life,
it seemed like a fun event to get involved with,” says Hargreaves.
Although the family had intended to do the Cycle for Life, Lili would have been barred
from the event because of her status as a minor and ensuing difficulties regarding insurance. Also, more than one person with CF could not attend the event due to the possibility
of infection and cross-contamination risks between people with the disease.
“When we found out that she couldn’t actually ride, we decided, ‘Well, let’s just go
big and do something really hard,’ and so that’s when we had the idea of doing the STP,”
explains Hargreaves.
Hargreaves had already been riding the Seattle-to-Portland for several years, and Lili
wanted to participate as well. They bought their first tandem to do it together and Team
Lili was formed.
Amelia then expressed a desire to go on the next ride, making it necessary to either
obtain a longer bike or leave one daughter at home. Faced with the challenging decision
of choosing which daughter to take, Hargreaves decided to include both Lili and Amelia
in the team and began looking for a three-person tandem.
After discovering how expensive it would be to purchase a new bike, Hargreaves
pursued finding a used model. He looked on Craigslist and, after searching for several
months, eventually found a promising 10-foot-long, three-person bike in Boise, Idaho. It
Steve, Lili and Amelia Hargreaves on a stroll
around town. Photo courtesy of Steve Hargreaves.
was a Co-Motion, versatile in its design and
capable of carrying younger riders or adults.
Much to the chagrin of his preteen
daughters, Hargreaves made up the name
“Tween Machine,” however he has informed
them that renaming the bike is definitely a
possibility.
Although the girls adapted quickly
to training on the longer bike — largely
due to their experience with the regular
tandem — Lili mentioned the difficulties
involved when first learning to turn due to
scraping pedals.
“It’s hard to get on it, once we’d been
running the tandem for a while, because it
was a lot lower,” Amelia adds.
Despite the challenges involved with
training on the Tween Machine, Lili has
enjoyed the process.
“I like biking because I like to go on
trips with my family, and I like to go places
without having to drive,” she claims.
“For training rides, we usually go to the
Burke-Gilman Trail and the Sammamish
River Trail. The last training ride before
the STP, we rode around Lake Washington,
which was about 60 miles, and we also did
the Flying Wheels Century. There were a
lot of hills on that one. It was 75 miles,”
Lili continues.
During the STP, the three cycling Hargreaves received interesting feedback and
questions about whether the person in the
back was pedaling solely for encouragement.
Several people also invented names for the
bike, including “Triple,” “Triplet,” “Threefer,” “Trandem,” and “Three-er.”
“It turns out there’s really not an official
name for a three-person tandem. Nobody
knew what to call us,” Hargreaves chuckles.
Despite name confusion, the reception
for the Tween Machine and its intrepid riders
was overwhelmingly positive.
Although Hargreaves wore a CF Cycle
for Life jersey, the trio didn’t actively advertise their connections to fundraising for CF
research. Most of their promotion showed
up on the Team Lili Facebook page to keep
friends and family in the loop.
“Certainly on our Facebook page, a
lot of friends and family have all been
really supportive and generously donating, and it’s been fun updating the page,”
says Hargreaves.
As he and his daughters prepare for
the continuation of their biking journey,
Hargreaves wants readers to know about
the benefits of CF research.
“The number one cause of premature
death to CF is due to lung infections,”
Hargreaves explains. “That’s really the
primary symptom that CF research seeks
to cure. What is interesting about CF is
that there’s a lot of research going on that
is actually pointing towards a treatment of
the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, and
so researchers are careful not to say they’re
going to cure it, but rather create a medicine
that will provide a fairly normal lifestyle.
That’s what’s encouraging, there’s research
that is actually making progress.”
To learn more about Team Lili, visit
their Facebook page at facebook.com/
goTeamLili. To discover how you can
help further cystic fibrosis research, visit
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s website
(cff.org). Donations to the Foundation
can be made on behalf of Team Lili at
fightcf.cff.org/goto/teamlili.
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ADVENTURE
Olympic Adventure Route
Christopher Stevens
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E
ver dream of the trail that went on forever?
A movie in your mind just before falling
asleep, a place you haven’t ridden yet but
you hope to someday, a shaded path, timber
cruising, the perfect Jedi run, trees parting to
reveal distant Alps and a foreign land. Well,
you don’t have to imbibe absinthe or travel
to Switzerland, this magical trail exists in
Washington State.
Fishermen have long known not to reveal
productive fishing holes, keeping the information tight until loosened by a gift of smoked
cod or a fifth of rare bourbon. Mountain bikers
guard their favorite trails just as closely. But
no need to go to Wikileaks; trail maps of the
Olympic Discovery Trail (Adventure Route)
are available at olympicdiscoverytrail.com/ 25 miles of dirt trail to discover. Photos courtesy
oar/oar_overview.html.
of Chris Stevens
The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) itself is a wonderful thing, running along rails-totrails, dedicated bike paths, and road shoulders from Port Townsend to the Pacific Ocean,
generally along Highway 101. That’s great for roadies, but thankfully, dedicated Clallam
County mountain bike enthusiasts (and some prison laborers) constructed a 25-mile dirt
trail in Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) land, with the eastern
trailhead near Port Angeles, and the western trailhead on Lake Crescent, in Olympic
National Park. This off-road portion of the ODT is called the Olympic Adventure Route,
and the olympicdiscoverytrail.com website describes it as ‘“very well-constructed, welldrained, well-maintained, three-foot wide packed earth trail.”
The ODT and the Adventure Route are maintained by the volunteer members of the
Peninsula Trails Coalition, with a work party on the second Saturday of most months. As
we rode and appreciated the beauty and flow of the trail, my ride buddy Zak and I kept
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While it isn’t always three-feet wide, the
trail in July was smooth and a bit loose, with
rarely a sharp rock or root to lift your front
wheel over. Think of the Adventure Route as
the Olympic Discovery Trail’s wilder cousin.
No rails-to-trails trestles or packed grades
here, it’s an up-and-down snake ride through
the woods. The only sounds you will hear are
copious birdsong (varied thrush, chickadees,
jays, red-tailed hawks, crows) and your own
grunts as you attack the short, sharp uphills,
alternating with whoops of joy as you cruise
through banked turns and switchbacks on
the descents.
Never having ridden the trail before, Zak
and I started from the eastern trailhead, milepost zero (MP 0), and decided to ride west
until we started to run out of water or had
our fill of fun. Singletracks.com had noted,
‘“While not technically difficult it requires
stamina to ride for extended distances on the
trail,” so I figured my lightweight-steel Rick
Hunter custom cyclocross with 700 x 32 low
profile knobbies would be a good test of just
how burly this trail was. Zak rode a Merlin
Ti 26er with suspension fork.
We headed out with plenty of water,
three bottles for Zak and a 70-ounce Cascade
Designs Platypus pack for me, since there is
no reliable source of water on the trail until
the Lake Crescent trailhead, 25 miles away.
Depending on your tolerance for adventure,
or intestinal parasites, you may choose to
filter water from stream crossings, but be
sure to go uphill if you do, as you share the
Adventure Route with horses.
Since the trail is entirely on DNR land,
there are no parking passes or trail fees required. MP 0.0 is at Ebb Tide Lane on Highway 112, just past the bridge over the Elwha
River. Only an old western-style wooden
ranch gate, labeled Olympic Discovery Trail,
marks the trailhead.
The trail is well-marked with tall posts
and a distinctive blue arrow and blaze
every few miles. There are frequent metal
obstacles designed to keep motorized trail
bikes out, but they are well indicated. The
obstacles tend to interfere with flow, but
if they’re the price to pay to preserve the
trail for non-motorized travel, so be it. You
can allegedly coast through with one pedal
raised and clear the obstacle, but I don’t
recommend it if you’re moving fast, the cold
yellow steel will definitely take you out if
you’re not careful.
Why is it you always meet other trail
users when it’s least convenient for everyone? We snuck up by accident on a pair of
mounted equestrians, and as lead rider, Zak
was smart enough to slow, stop, dismount
carefully, and ask the horse riders how they
wanted to be passed. They advised we walk
around them, off-trail and carrying our bikes,
on the downslope side, which we did, but the
horses still didn’t like it, nervously eyeing
us and prancing. I was acutely aware that a
bike helmet wasn’t designed to protect from
a hoof to the temple. So be aware of horses
and hikers, don’t fly around blind corners
at top speed, because it’s their trail too, and
your neck on the line.
One of the priceless viewpoints.
Cougars and bears have been sighted on
the trail, so educate yourself on how to deal
with them prior to getting on the Adventure
Trail. Some riders zip-tie a bell to their saddle
as a warning to bears (as well as horses and
hikers). At a road intersection, we received
a bear warning from a gentleman on a
4-wheeler and passed on the information to
a couple of hikers, the two equestrians and
about six mountain bikers. They were the
only people we encountered on that sunny
Tuesday afternoon.
The DNR land, second- or third-growth
after logging earlier in the last century, has
grown quickly in the long northwestern
summers, so most of the trail is in the shade,
offering only a couple of viewpoints. The
best place to relax is a broad vista of the
Elwha Valley to the south of the trail, which
opens up at the ‘“Living Room” (MP 3.5)
after a gradual 500-foot climb. Further on
there are broad views of the Strait of Juan
de Fuca, the Race Rocks lighthouse on the
Canadian side, and Victoria, B.C. Though not
achieving the elevation of Hurricane Ridge
SEE “ADVENTURE ROUTE” ON PAGE 7
NEWS / ADVENTURE
Permit Required to
Access Weyerhaeuser’s
Washington and Oregon Land
By Nicholas X. Mead
I
t has been an unusually dry and hot season on the west coast, and in response to
increased fire danger, Weyerhaeuser timber
company recently made changes to its public
access policy that has upset many cyclists. In
the region, the public has historically been
able to use Weyerhaeuser timberlands and
logging areas like the Bacona-Pisgah road
between Scappoose and the Banks-Vernonia
Trail. The public has enjoyed access to great
trails in Columbia and Washington Counties
of Oregon for cycling, horseback riding, hiking, hunting, and motorized sports. As of July
1, however, the public can no longer enjoy
recreation on these lands without special
access permits. Weyerhaeuser’s recreational
permit information (most recently updated
on July 7) states:
“Due to the increasing fire danger, Oregon Cascades Tree Farm non-permit lands
are closed to public access. This includes
motorized vehicles, walking, biking or
horseback riding. If you have a valid Oregon
Cascades recreational access permit you will
be allowed to access the designated permit
areas unless conditions continue to escalate.”
Early, BikePortland.org reported that
Weyerhaeuser representatives expressed
concerns primarily with hunters and motorized users, rather than cyclists. This comment
is certainly confusing, as Weyerhaeuser al-
“Adventure Route”
from page
lotted 650 motorized permits priced at $200
each, while limiting to 100 the non-motorized
tickets sold at $50 a piece, and those are
already sold out.
Although no campfires are allowed for
both motorists and non-motorized users
while fire danger remains high, camping
and the removal of up to two cords of firewood are permitted for these 650 motorized
permit holders, while neither activity will
be allowed for cyclists. Though the profits
from such permits are surely minute for a
corporation like Weyerhaeuser, the number
of the more expensive permits dwarfs that
of the objectively low environmental impact
users, bringing into question the original
stated reason for reducing public access to
the timberland properties.
The new public access policy extends
beyond just Columbia and Washington
Counties, and the advent of mandatory
permits for massive swaths of timberlands
in both Washington and Oregon has broadly
stirred dissent. Public access to forest lands
has been engrained into the local culture
for residents in many semi-rural areas like
Aberdeen, Kalama and Longview, Wash. On
both sides of the aisle, local representatives
don’t have positive remarks regarding the
changes, with Rep. Ed Orcutt (R-Kalama) and
Brian Blake (D-Aberdeen) both expressing
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to the southeast, it is definitely a ways up,
and in some aspects the views of the Strait
and Vancouver Island are more fantastic,
as maritime traffic can clearly be seen. We
saw container ships and one of the infamous
oil drilling platforms on its way to Alaska.
Following 2,000 feet of climbing in 2 hours
and 20 minutes in the saddle, we reached the
Joyce Access Road (MP 12.5) and turned back.
The return trip was mostly downhill and took
only 1.5 hours, but I was righteously tired at
the end. For those wishing to complete the
full length, passed MP 21 the trail becomes
Waterline Road and brings users along the
Lyre River on its way back to East Beach Road
(MP 25) on the north shore of Lake Crescent
in Olympic National Park. The private Log
Cabin Resort is nearby, with camping, water
and food, or continue west four more miles
along the flat rails-to-trails Spruce Trail to
Fairholme Campground and another private
store. Either place would be an excellent starting or ending point to any adventure. Enjoy!
And don’t take it for granted.
dismay from constituents, and Orcutt even
describing the new permits as a “public relations nightmare” for Weyerhaeuser. Blake
commented, “There’s a sense that this is a
knife in the back from many in the hunting
and fishing community.” Hyperbole aside,
the strong backlash to the permit mandate
seems at its core to stem from the broad
utility of the timberlands to the public. Very
rarely do we see policy changes that equally
incense hunters, fishers, cyclists and hikers.
It’s also not unreasonable to point out
that reducing public contact with forested
areas that have long been part of the communal ecosystem risks changing the ecology
of the land itself. Orcutt, for example, predicts that the dramatic reduction of hunting
on the land will result in greater numbers
of elk and deer eating their way through
Weyerhaeuser tree farms. He postulates
that Weyerhaeuser will likely be creating a
larger issue for themselves than they think
they’re eliminating.
Still, permits are not the only way to
preserve access to cyclists’ favorite trails.
Weyerhaeuser also provided a private option
for those who can afford it:
“If you’d like more exclusive recreational
access to a block of forestland, consider
bidding on a lease. You and your family or
friends can bid to lease an area where only
your select group can access the lease area.
Bidding opens May 13th. There are three
lease areas available in the Clatsop-Jewell
Recreation Area and 11 leases available in the
Columbia – Washington Counties Recreation
Area. Bids close on June 30th at 7 pm.”
An avid cyclist, John Campbell purchased one of the available leases, thus
gaining access to 190 acres of popular trail
riding south of Scappoose. A seasoned Portland bike messenger and bike polo player,
John’s current passions lie in creating custom
bike trails and volunteering for the Northwest Trail Alliance — two things that bode
well for the future of the land parcel, which
Campbell has made clear he intends to use
for as much public access as the lease allows.
A crowd-funding effort titled “Friends of
Scappoose” has been created by Campbell
to help fund the cost of the lease.
Many donors commented on their appreciation of John “Dabby” Campbell’s altruistic
efforts and the importance that local cyclists
show commitment to maintaining Scappoose Trail accessibility. However, it will be
interesting to see how broadly Campbell can
accommodate public access on his lease. The
lease agreement for Weyerhaeuser Oregon
properties states:
“The rights and privileges herein granted
to Lessee are non-transferable, non-assignable, and shall not at any time be subleased.
Selling daily or short-term leases or hunts
to others is not allowed. Lessee’s guests or
invitees on the Leased Property shall be
strictly limited to the Invitees identified on
Exhibit B, each of whom shall be subject
to the terms and conditions of this Lease.”
Exhibit B provides space for only eleven
names. Campbell claims he has been in contact with Weyerhaeuser, properties adjacent
to the leased land, as well as existing local
groups who have historically used the timberlands to develop a plan that will allow
maximum public access while remaining
within the legal confines of the lease. How
this arrangement will play out remains to
be seen. When contacted for comments,
Campbell reported to have officially signed
and paid for the lease as of July 22. He has
been careful to keep the Northwest Trail
Alliance’s name off of official documents,
but in order to comply with the lease he will
likely restrict access to paying members of
that organization. Campbell stated that he
wanted to be respectful towards the neighbors of the leased property, and that while
he doesn’t know entirely yet what access
would look like for the cycling community,
he would not allow hunters on the land.
The mandatory permit change in policy
runs through December 31, 2015, after which
its fate is undecided. Weyerhaeuser articulated that the program is likely permanent,
but that they’re also proceeding slowly and
monitoring the environmental impact, taking time to make improvements as they see
necessary. If public pressure continues, we
may very well see significant changes that
would make permits more palatable for the
general public, while remaining acceptable
to Weyerhaeuser.
TRACK
“Alpenrose Challenge”
from page
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record pace. Kovalcik, just back from many weeks competing in Europe on the 6-day and
motor-paced circuit, has been a dominant competitor in recent AVC meets and was last
year’s Omnium champion. His strength and flamboyant style have not only made him a
crowd favorite, but a marked man as well. His pursuit title was the highlight of his 2015
AVC competition, as mass start success would elude him. Oregon State Kilo champion
Conor Klupar (Marian University), known locally as “The Mullet Bullet,” negative split
his way to the Kilo title in a solid 1:10:65 while local prodigy Hannah McDade (Exergy
Twenty16 Development) slightly overcame Simmerling by six hundreds of a second to
win the women’s 500-meter race in 39.72.
Simmerling attacked just after the first sprint in the 70-lap women’s Points race and
despite a sustained and concerted chase by Zamora, defending AVC Points race champion
Erin Goodall (Olympia), and Amy Shepard
(Stages Cycling), she lapped the field prior
to reaching the mid-point. Continuing to
stay out front, the riders behind, notably
Zamora, racked up points and closed the gap.
Zamora eventually dropped her companions and lapped the field as well, taking the
lead with just two miles to go. Simmerling,
undaunted even with the obvious fatigue
of fighting the wind alone for most of the
race, attacked again. Taking a second lap
and despite Zamora rocketing in to claim
the final double points sprint, the Canadian
took a narrow and well-applauded victory
the hard way, 57 to 53, before collapsing in
a heap in the infield. She would rally to win
the Miss and Out and manage a close second
to Zamora in the Scratch race.
The men’s Points race was equally dramatic with favorites Steven Beardsley (HPC)
and Kovalcik effectively taking each other
out of contention through their hyper focus
Conor Klupar posted a 1:10.65 kilo.
on one another. The 110-lap affair ran in the
mid-day heat, which was blistering. Patrick Jacks (Bike Central/Barbur Vet) absolutely
dominated the event, taking laps on no less than three occasions. Mike Garrett, a real
rocket scientist from MIT,
now living in Boulder, Colo.,
did a great job of frequently
counter-attacking after the
inevitable group sit-ups that
followed the Beardsley/Kovalcik sprint spats. He would
ultimately take two laps and
third place with 50 points
while a late rally by Portland homeboy Tim Reinhart
(Rapha/River City Bicycles)
netted two laps, 60 points and
the runner-up spot.
Another high point of
the weekend was the Sprint
tournament. Another rookie
and avid recreational cyclist,
Kae Erickson, only started
road racing in April and
the AVC meet was only her
fourth time on the track. As
third best qualifier, she was
pitted against the young (18),
but experienced (8 years on
the track), McDade. Going long with considerable
strength, the 30-year-old
rookie managed to frustrate
the more savvy track rider
twice to move into the final
against past Masters National Champion Alexandra
McLaughery (Bike Central/
Barbur Vet). Employing the
same enthusiastic, gloriously
naïve strength-based tactic
and on board a borrowed bike
no less, Erickson just outmuscled the more seasoned
rider, this time in two out of
Hannah McDade positioned behind the motor during the Keirin event. Photos by Kathrn Raysdale
three rides to take the title. The men’s final
saw a rematch of the Oregon State Sprint
Championship, but this time the younger
Klupar came out on top of the man twice
his age, Stephen McLaughery (Bike Central/
Barbur Vet), with a scintillating best time of
11.38 that nearly hit 40 miles an hour over
the 200 meters.
The long, hot weekend concluded with
the traditional AVC finale, the Flying Lap.
43 years young Alpenrose regular McLaughery, the two-time defending champion in
this event, brought the meet to a close in
style — blasting around the track in 15.38.
He punched the air and whooped loudly
when he realized he had not only recorded
a PR but the 4th fastest Flying Lap ever at
Alpenrose. His wife and local veterinarian
Alexandra, nearly made it a family double
but her 18.51 was bested by the star of the
2013 meet, Jen Featheringill and her 18.39
as she competed in only her second race of
the weekend.
Klupar’s Sprint and Kilo victories along
with his runner-up position in the Keirin
(behind a delighted Beardsley) were enough
to secure the men’s Omnium with 19 points,
just clear of the visibly frustrated Kovalcik score of 17. Beardsley, who frustrated
Kovalcik yet again with his narrow victory
in the Scratch race, was third with 16, showing the balance of strength in this year’s
men’s field. The irrepressible Simmerling
dominated the women with 34 points backed
by top 3 performances in all of the six
races she contested. Zamora finished second
with 21 while McDade was third with 17.
Remember the name Georgia Simmerling;
after all, three-time Tour de France Champion Greg LeMond and 1984 Olympic
Pursuit gold medalist Steve Hegg both
came to cycling as summer training
for skiing.
Stephen McLaughly.
Zac Kovalcik claimed gold in the Individual Pursuit with a time of 4:56:72.
OPPORTUNITIES
“Freedom”
from page
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therapy. In many areas, people gain access to the bikes in hospital therapy, or if they are
lucky, in physical therapy organizations. For the best results, it is recommended to use the
machine three times per week for an hour. However, once patients are discharged, they no
longer have access to the bikes, which run upwards of $30,000 USD. In Calgary, they now
have three bikes available, one in Foothills Medical Centre, another in the Spinal Cord
Injury Alberta office, and additional bike that just recently became available for public use
at the University of Calgary.
It is a very organized and systematic approach,” explains Dr.
Ho. “We are working together in
the policies, procedures, and flow
of the how the bikes are being used
from one place to the next.”
Those who would like to use
the FES bikes are required to obtain medical clearance and complete an assessment at a qualified
center to ensure the equipment
is suitable for their condition.
The same bicycle is also used for
rehabilitation at the University of
Washington Rehabilitation Medical
Barry Wilcox, ready to start his second cycling career.
Clinic in Seattle.
Photo courtesy of Barry Wilcox
“For some, muscles do not
respond to electrical stimulation,” expresses Dr. Ho. “Given the neurologic condition of
the type of injury, the physicians will have a good idea if the muscles will respond or not,
and a therapist can do some testing.”
Vancouver, BC, resident Tara Llanes, a former motocross and mountain bike racer,
sustained a devastating injury in 2007 during the Jeep King of the Mountain event in Vail,
Colo. Being the 1999 X-Games gold medalist, 2002 Dual Slalom National Champion and
2006 U.S. National Downhill Champion, she was no stranger to technical courses. However,
the day of her injury, she describes feeling off.
“I remember being in the gate and not being ready,” recalls Llanes. “My goggles didn’t
feel like they were on quite right, and my pedal needed to be in a different spot. But it was
a made for TV event, and when they are ready, you go.”
Llanes approached a technical section of three or four double jumps, all of different
heights and lengths, in the middle of the course. Hesitating on whether to jump or not,
she misjudged the take off and landed on her head, fracturing her neck. With nowhere
for her body to go, it curled up behind her like a scorpion tale, breaking her lower back.
She was helicoptered to Denver Health Medical Center where she immediately went
into surgery. A few weeks later, she was transferred to Craig Hospital in Englewood, Colo.,
a world-renowned facility for spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation. She remained
there for three months. Her therapy included bolsters, weights, daily wheelchair class,
pool workouts, standing frames, and sessions on the FES bike.
“I was on it all the time,” says Llanes. “Honestly, if I could afford to buy an FES bike,
I would. I think they are great for physiotherapy, for getting the nerves firing and regaining muscle.”
In the last few years, Llanes has gotten back on the trails with her three-wheel adapted
mountain bike — “The Explorer,” a model built by the company Sport-On.
“We make two adaptive mountain bikes and one high-performance handcycle, [the
Skorpion], for road,” explains Llanes. “[The XCR] adaptive mountain bike follow the
same concept as handcycle, with two wheels in back and one in front. It’s a hardtail. The
Explorer is full suspension with two wheels in front and one in the back, seven feet long
and three-feet wide. You lean forward on a chest pad, connected to two front wheels. You
pedal with the cranks that are right below you, and lean left or right on the pad to turn.
People are nervous about flipping it, but it’s actually quite stable. It’s a really fun bike,
and I don’t know of any other bike like it
on the market. This one has been great. I’ve
heard they’ve started handcycle mountain
bike races in Colorado.”
As a sales representative for the company
that specializes in adaptive sport equipment,
Llanes is advocating for wider trails so
that three-foot-wide, three-wheel-adapted
mountain bikes can also join in the action.
She is currently working with the Trail
Adoption Program, North Shore Mountain
Bike Association in Vancouver, BC, and the
Whistler Adaptive Sports Program (WASP)
in making mountain bike trails accessible
to everyone. She is also in the process of
raising funds to purchase adapted mountain
bikes (costing about $9,500 CAD a piece)
to be available for rent through (WASP) at
Whistler Mountain.
“People want to get out and be active in
the woods, and $10,000 is hard to afford,”
says Llanes. “Having these bikes available
means regaining your independence and
getting your health back.”
Another former racer, Barry Wilcox, was
an up-and-coming junior from Port Angeles,
Wash., who within three years of competing
won the national time trial title as a 15-yearold. He claimed the time trial title again at
16, as well as the pursuit crown.
In 1995, 16-year-old Wilcox fell asleep
driving home from a concert. He nodded off
and hit a tree, breaking his neck. He stayed
a month in Harborview Medical Center in
Seattle, Wash., spent time at the Children’s
Hospital, and then Craig Hospital in Denver,
Colo. The FES bike was incorporated into
his therapy.
“I used the FES bike every once in
awhile,” says Wilcox. “I noticed an increase
in muscle mass and circulation. I definitely
would recommend the FES for rehab or if
the scenario is right. It’s great for circulation,
tone, and reducing spasticity short term.”
However, Wilcox expressed that in the
1990s there wasn’t a lot of resources for
knowing how to handle quadriplegia. It took
four years to get to his state of independence.
Wilcox decided to study Exercise Physiology
at Oregon State University, and wrote his
Masters thesis on spinal cord injuries longterm, incorporating a case study on himself
and his progress in regaining function. He
is now an Exercise Physiologist in Salt Lake
City, Utah.
Wilcox got his first hand bike in 2007 and
participated in a few marathons. Since then
he mostly has used it for fun and keeping in
shape. Just this year he found out that the
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) revised
the category for H1 handcycling, matching
his physical ability. [Details on hand cycling
classification can be found at ushf.org/index.
php/athlete-resources/classification-info.]
“I’ve got limited grip and hand function,
limited chest and lats,” explains Wilcox. “Being a quadriplegic is far from easy, but I have
learned to maximize my abilities and take
advantage of resources to help continue in an
upward direction, whether it is taking care of
Llanes is advocating for wider trails to allow
more trike riders to enjoy the outdoors.
Photo courtesy of Tara Llanes
The Explorer. Photo courtesy of Sport-On
myself by keeping to healthy behaviors, moving career forward, or looking outside the
box knowing that ultimately I am in control
of what is ahead. I had no idea a category in
handcycling would be developed to fit my
ability. This truly is my second chance. I am
going for gold.”
Wilcox won the 2015 Road Race National
Championship in Chattanooga, Tenn., and
traveled to Elzach, Germany, to attend the
World Cup July 18-August 3, 2015. His goals
for 2016 are to gain a spot on the U.S. National
Team, repeat a U.S. National Championships
win, and attend the World Championships.
Since the ‘90s, technology has improved
immensely to help those who
have sustained spinal damage. The FES bike is helping
to regain muscle strength
and toning, so that the body
is ready to get back on two
feet — or wheels.
Interested in helping
Barry Wilcox race? Visit
gofundme.com/barryssecondchance.
For more information on adaptive bikes by
Sport-On, visit sport-on.
com and to find a FES
bike near you, call Restorative Therapy at
800- 609-9166.
CALENDAR
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August
EVENTS
Aug 15: Tour de Fat
Boise, ID. Beer garden, bands, bike rides,
live music and entertainment at Ann Morrison
Park. Benefit SWIMBA and Treasure Valley
Cycling Alliance. New Belgium Brewery,
newbelgium.com
September
Sep 26: Dark Side Festival
Wenatchee, WA. Presented at Mission Ridge
Ski and Board Resort. Mtb rides, trail runs and
other outdoor activities. Benefits Evergreen MTB
Alliance. wenatcheevalleyvelo.com
August
CAMPS
Aug 1–2: Trek Dirt Series
Hood River, OR. Learn new skills, increase
confidence on the bike or simply enjoy the sport
like never before. World class women-only
instructional weekend camps for beginner,
intermediate and advanced riders. Also available 8/22-23 in Fernie, BC; 8/29-30 in Silver
Star, BC; 9/12-13 in Whistler, BC; 9/19-20 in
Winthrop, WA. Trek Dirt Series, 604-484-6238,
dirtseries.com
Aug 15–23: Wenzel Coaching
CX Clinic
Bend, OR. Wednesday night skills clinics with
coaches Rhonda Morin at Portland International Raceway between 6-8pm. Different program
each week. Rhonda Morin, 207-431-3079,
wenzelcoaching.com
CYCLOCROSS
Series
Psycho Cross Series
Sep 6; Oct 4, 25; Nov 28–29
Eugene, OR. Series of 5 events presented at
Camp Harlow. Combination of grass, gravel,
pavement and singletrack, barriers and run-up,
no major climbs. 7 start groups. Kiddie Cross.
Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org
Vancouver Cyclocross Coalition
(VCXC)
Sep 5, 20; Oct 3, 10, 18; Dec 5
Greater Vancouver, BC. 6-event series.
Overall calculated on points, all events count.
Multiple categories. Kids race. Matt Hornland,
Vancouver Cyclocross Coalition, vcxc.ca
Weekly
TUESDAY
Twilight Cross Series
Aug 4–Sep 29
Eugene, OR. Racing for every level. 2-mile
course on various terrain. Series prizes for all
categories. First start 6pm. Presented at Camp
Harlow. No dogs allowed. Sal Collura,
541-521-6529, obra.org
Cyclocross
August
Aug 29: Washington Women of
Cyclocross Festival
Kenmore, WA. The only women-specific cyclocross event in the nation. Features women cross
clinics, recreational and competitive races for all
categories including exclusive Mom Race category and more. Free Expo opens at 9am. Races
start at 11:30am. Sara Rigel, WomenCx.com
September
Sep 5: GP 2015: DDCX
Vancouver, WA. Experience a classic course
which offers lots of fast flat grass sections, paved
trails, gravel, forest single track. See race series
for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions,
360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com
Sep 5: VCXC - Aldor Acres Farm
Fort Langley, BC. Season opener. See race
series for details. Matt Horland, vcxc.ca
Sep 6: Psycho Cross #1
Eugene, OR. See race series for details.
Sal Collura, 541-521-6529, obra.org
Sep 7: Kootenay Sufferfest — CX
Nakusp, BC. 20km or 40km cyclocross event,
enduro/sufferfest style. Lemans start. 1/3 road,
1/3 trail, 1/3 dirt road. Remarked as one of the
best courses ever ridden. Great variety, 20km
loop. Fun the whole way, ever-changing with
spectacular scenery. kootenaysufferfest.com
MOUNTAIN BIKE
Series
Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Series
Aug 29–30; Sep 19
Various, WA. Race classes for Junior, Veteran,
Sport, Expert and Pro. Course are 3-6 hours, 1530 miles. Limit 250 per race. Evergreen Mountain
Bike Alliance, 206-200-7594, cascadiadirtcup.org
Enduro BC Series
Aug 2; Sep 5–6
Various, BC. Series of 6 enduro events (non-timed
climbs, timed descents). 2 to 5 hours of total riding
time and features 2 to 5 timed stages that vary between 1.5 to 30 minutes in length. Shuttle possible
at some venues. Pro Men, Open M & W, Master
40+ M, Junior M & W. Best 5 of 6 for overall.
$1,000 cash prize per race. bcenduro.com
Idaho Enduro Series
Aug 14–16
Eagle & McCall, ID. 3-event series, all part of
larger festival. All categories. Chip timing. All
races count toward final standings. No license
required. James Lang, Dirt Bag Promotions,
208-695-0816, idahoenduroseries.com
Island Cup Enduro
Aug 17, 31; Sep 7, 21, 20
Vancouver Island, BC. 4-event series. Enduro
is a mix of DH and XC using longer more “allmountain” friendly courses. Uphill sections may
be present and course times are as long as 15
minutes. islandcupseries.com
Knobby Tire Series (KTS)
Aug 29
Various, ID. Series of 6 events. Overall standings
calculated on points, counting the best 5. Must do
3 races to get in GC. All races are national qualifying events. Hal Miller, knobbytireseries.com
NW Cup
Jul 31–Aug 2; Aug 21–23; Sep 11–13
Various. Series of 7 DH events. Events in WA,
OR and ID. Seeding run and final format. Training starts on Friday. Age and ability categories.
Overall calculated on 5 best results. USA
Cycling sanctioned. Scott Tucker, nwcup.com
Oregon Enduro Series
Aug 22–23; Sep 12–13
Various, OR. Series of 4 events. Points
awarded 20 deep. Highest points total wins.
3 to 6 Super D stages per weekend, reduced
timed climbs, non-timed transition. Devon Lyons,
503-222-2851, oregonenduro.com
Thursday Night MTB Series
Jul 2–Aug 27
Fernie, BC. Racing at Fernie Alpine Resort. 4
categories, weekly prizes. Start 7pm. Overall
calculated on points, all races count. Each race
points go 10 deep. skifernie.com
Weekly
WEDNESDAY
Eugene STXC Race
Aug 5–26
Eugene, OR. Short 1-mile course for MTB or
cross bike. Staged at Crest Elementary school.
Points 15 deep in each race, 3 out of 4 counts
for overall classification. Prizing for top 3
overall in all categories. First race at 6:15pm.
Richard Sweet, 541-513-8263, obra.org
Racing
August
Aug 1: Cascade Creampuff 100 /
Fritter 50
Westfir, OR. 20th annual. Returning to WestfirOakridge Alpine trail. Staged at Community
Family Friendly Ride or Event
Portal Park. Lap 50 miles, 9,000’ of climbing.
100-mile race, 50-mile option. Junior to Master
55+ and SS categories. Time limit: 15 hours.
Pre-reg. mandatory. Shuttle rides available on
Sunday. cascadecreampuff.com
Aug 2: Enduro BC Series - Rossland
Rubberhead
Rossland, BC. Part of Rubberhead festival. 2.54hrs riding time. See race series for details. Part
of Enduro KR Series. Megan Rose, Global Riding Adventures, 604-724-6558, bcenduro.com
Aug 7–16: Crankworx
Whistler, BC. DS, DH, Fat Tire Crit, Air DH,
trick showdown, jump jam, enduro and more.
Freestyle World Tour Diamond event. Whistler
Events Bureau, 604-938-7376, crankworx.com
Aug 8–9: Alsea Falls Festival /
OBRA XC Championships
Alsea Falls, OR. Novice and Junior 10 miles;
Sport - 20 miles; Expert, Elite and SS - 25 miles.
Trails on BLM land showcasing more rock than
normal, but fast and fun. Start 11am. Great
camping, waterfall and swimming after. Saturday: State Championships — Junior at 9am,
others 11am. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events,
541-225-7946, mudslingerevents.com
Aug 14–16: Brundage MTB Festival
McCall, ID. 3 days of biking, racing and
lift-served fun. Enduro, XC, Chainless. On-site
camping. Part of Idaho Enduro Series. J Dirt
Bag Promotions, idahoenduroseries.com
Aug 15: Just Another Bike Race
Squamish, BC. An in-between Test of Metal and
Gear Jammer. 40km marathon. Dwayne Kress,
Test of Metal, testofmetal.com
Aug 15: Pierre’s Hole 50 & 100
Alta, WY. 33-mile loop is the ultimate test for
a 100km/100-mile race. Each lap has over
4,200’ of climbing on mostly single and double
track trails. Also a 2-lap race for 100km and 1
lap 50km event. Part of NUE Series. Grand Targhee Resort, 800-TARGHEE grandtarghee.com
Aug 21–23: Silver Mountain /
NW Cup #6
Kellog, ID. Silver Mountain Bike Park. See race
series for details. N-Dub, nwcup.com
projects in Ethiopia. Nic Seaton, 250-809-6764,
testofhumanity.com
Touring
August
Aug 1–2: Knobby Tire Tour
of Idaho City
Idaho City, ID. 88 miles from Boise to beautiful
downtown Idaho City. Idahowalkbike.org
Aug 3–11: Blomfest
Salmon, ID. Dubbed “the most unorganized
MTB gathering in Idaho.” 9 days of high alpine,
primitive trail riding throughout Lemhi County.
All rides will challenge you physically and technically. No set itinerary. Marc Landblom, The
Hub of Salmon, 208-357-9109, ridesalmon.com
Aug 7: Xterra PDX Poker Ride
Hagg Lake, OR. Start between 4-6pm. Get your
first playing card at registration. Check out part
of the bike course for the next day Xterra race.
Fundraiser for NW Trail Alliance. NW Epic
Racing, xterrapdx.com
Aug 8: Cascade Triple Crown WES #4
Enumclaw, WA. Self-supported, not for beginners. 62 miles, 13,500’ of elevation. Classic
MTB endurance ride. Crystal Mountain, Sun
Top and Noble Knob/Palisades. Expected finish
time: 9-14 hours. Pre-reg. required. Start 8am.
Limit 28. See race series for details. Washington
Endurance Series, evergreenes.wordpress.com
Aug 14–16: Bike Helena
Shuttle Fest
Helena, MT. Ride continuous shuttles and hit the
best of Helena’s South Hills Trail System as well
as the iconic Continental Divide Scenic Trail on
top of MacDonald Pass. Free event, donation
encouraged. Bike Helena, 406-449-2107,
bikehelena.com
Aug 14–16: Mt. Bike Oregon August
Oakridge, OR. 3 days of unequaled singletrack
that will leave you both exhausted and replenished. Supported ride options. Campground
along the bank of Willamette River. Socks
and T-shirt included. Randy Dreiling, Mt Bike
Oregon, 541-968-8870, mtbikeoakridge.com
September
Sep 4–7: Wydaho Rendezvous
MTB Festival
Alta, WY. 3 days of group rides, demos, skill
parks, clinics and racing activities. Tim Adams,
208-201-1622, tetonbikefest.org
Sep 12: Oregon Stampede
The Dalles, OR. Self-supported. 127 miles,
60% dirt with over 9,000’ of climbing and
some rough riding. Start at Deschutes Recreation Area. Velodirt, velodirt.com
Sep 19: Ovando Gran Fondo
Ovando, MT. A fully-supported 37- or 55-mile
ride for cross & MTB. Add either the 2- and
6-mile challenge options. Travel on dirt & gravel
roads, many through private ranchland not
otherwise accessible. Includes T-shirt and meals.
Benefits the Missoula Symphony Assn. Laura
Henning, 406-721-3194, missoulasymphony.org
Aug 22–23: Oregon Enduro #3 Bachelor
Mt. Bachelor, OR. See race series for details.
Devon Lyons, 541-301-0132, oregonenduro.com
Aug 29–30: Capitol Forest
Classic Festival
Olympia, WA. Saturday: XC race, Klunker run
and guided rides. Sunday: Double D, featuring
two descending stages and series awards. Also
Cascadia Enduro. BBQ, kids races, raffles and
free on-site camping both days. Part of Cascadia Dirt Cup Enduro Series. Friends of Capitol
Forest, capitolforestclassic.com
Aug 29–30: Fernie - BC Cup DH
Fernie, BC. Great course at Fernie Alpine
Resort. Part of BC Cup DH Series. SE Racing
and Promotions, seracing.ca
Aug 29: Whit Henry Galena
Grinder - KTS #5
Ketchum, ID. White Henry Memorial at Galena
Lodge. Marathon: 22.5-mile loops with 50% singletrack. XC distance: 10-22.5 miles, depending
on category. For shorter distance, do the regular
XC. Race start at 7,300’ of elevation. See race
series for details. Hal Miller, Knobby Tire Series,
208-869-4055, knobbytireseries.com
Aug 30: Mt. Ashland Hillclimb
Ashland, OR. TT up Mt. Ashland. Starts at
Lithia Park then 18 miles of mostly forest service
roads. Cat 1, 2 and 3 and age groups. First 10
miles rolling, the rest climbing. 6,500’ elevation.
MTB and road divisions. Start 9am. obra.org
September
Sep 4–7: Wydaho Rendezvous
Teton MTB Festival
Alta, WY. 6th annual. At Grand Targhee Resort
and Teton Valley, ID. Super D (4,300’ descent
from chairlift), DH, HC and XC trail races. For
fun Strava events with prizes. Fat bike race,
including “high mark”. Tim Adams, Teton Valley
Trails and Pathways, tetonbikefest.org
Sep 20: Test of Humanity
Summerland, BC. For beginner to expert. Fun
for the whole family, categories and courses
for all ages. Race time varies between 30
minutes for kids to 4 hours for adults. Benefits
Canadian Humanitarian, local food banks and
Supports Washington Bikes
Weekly
ROAD
MONDAY
Monday PIR
Apr 20–Aug 31
Portland, OR. For Masters 30+ men, all women
(any age/ability, including Juniors) and novices
of all ages. 5 categories. At the Portland
International Raceway. Course is a flat, wide,
1.9-mile loop, closed to traffic with excellent
pavement. No tight corners. Great to learn racing. New racers are welcome and encouraged.
Registration at start/finish line open at 5pm, first
race at 6:15pm. Jim Anderson, 503-975-8229,
racemondaynight.com
TUESDAY
Baddlands Twilight Series
Apr 7–Aug 25
Spokane, WA. All races start 6pm, registration
open 4:45pm. Event and location varies each
week. Awards after last race. Points for individual and team classification. USAC license.
Alex Renner, 509-456-0432, baddlands.org
Pacific Raceways Series
Mar 24–Aug 25
Kent, WA. 2.25-mile closed course. Reg. from
5:30pm. Start 6:45pm in March, 7pm from
April on. Open to Cat 1/2/3, Masters 35+ and
Cat 4/5. Course and direction varies weekly.
Daily points and overall. No race 8/4.
260-920-3983, buduracing.com
Tuesday Night Half-Bogus Ride
Jul 14–Aug 11
Boise, ID. Tuesday night training ride,
start at Hingland Elementary at 6:20pm.
gcorsaevents.com
Tuesday PIR
Apr 14–Aug 25
Portland, OR. RR circuit at PIR. Genders
combined for Cat 1/2/3, Cat 3/4, Cat 4/5.
Supports Bicycle Transportation Alliance of Oregon
Flat 1.9-mile loop, wide road with excellent
pavement, closed to traffic. Race direction
alternates weekly. Distances and hot spots vary
depending on daylight. Cash and merchandise
prizes. Monthly prizes. Start 6pm One-day or
OBRA licence required. William Laubernds,
503-545-9083, tuesdaynightpir.com
World Tuesday Night Championship
Apr 28–Sep 1
Burnaby, BC. Midweek criterium racing every
dry Tuesday (rain = no race) from 6:30pm to
8:30pm. Registration 6pm. Women and men
4/5 race at 6:30pm, Cat 3/4 men at 7pm and
Cat 1/2 men at 7:30pm. Course alternate between UBC and Glenlyon Business Park. Escape
Velocity Cycling Club, escapevelocity.bc.ca
WEDNESDAY
Victoria Cycling League
Apr 15–Aug 26
Victoria, BC. Multiple organizers unite to
provide cycling enthusiasts, fun and challenging
race courses. Support all levels. Location varies
weekly. Alternate between road, time trial and
hill climb events. Victoria Cycling League,
victoriacyclingleague.wordpress.com
THURSDAY
Champion Thursdays
Apr 23–Aug 27
Medford, OR. Distance varies. A: 18+ laps.
B: 5 races each distance – 10, 12, 14 laps.
Each lap is 1.2 miles with an elevation gain of
50’. A: Cat 1/2/3; B: Cat 4/5; Juniors. Good
event to work on team strategy. 4/16 clinic for
beginners and juniors. May run a TT from time
to time. obra.org
MIVA - Hill Climb Championships
Aug 6–29
Nanaimo, BC. Series of 5 races. Thursday races
start 6:30pm. Last race on Sunday starts at
11am. Course varies weekly. Peter, Mid Island
Velo Association, bikeracing.ca
Seward Park Criterium Series
Apr 2–Aug 27
Seattle, WA. Short 0.8-mile raindrop-shaped
loop in the park. Very good pavement, 200m
hill each lap, 140-degree turn. Race directions
vary. Registration on race day only. Opens
at 4:30pm, starts at 5:30pm, 6pm and 7pm.
Nightly cash and primes. Points 6 deep.
sewardparkseries.com
SATURDAY
Phoenix Velo Wednesday Races
May 16–Aug 26
Mission, BC. Mission Raceway 2.1km-long closed
circuit course. All ages and abilities grouped in
A/B/C categories. Registration 5:30pm, race
at 7pm. Separate kids race. Cycling BC or UCI
license required. phoenixvelo.ca
Racing
August
Aug 1: Franz Bakery Criterium
Portland, OR. 1.1km course features a winding
technical downhill, 40’ of climbing and a fun
points race-style format. Charles Warner,
360-624-1801, franzbakerycrit.com
Aug 1–2: NW Juniors Classic
Stage Race
Elma, WA. 3 stages in 2 days at the Satsop
Development Park. Stage 1: Giro Time Trial
Stage. Stage 2: Hammer Nutrition Criterium.
Stage 3: Jim Brown SR Memorial Road Race
Part of WSBA Junior Road Dev. Series. South
Sound Velo, ssvr.weebly.com
Aug 1: SICK 55 RR
Albion, ID. Sanctioned mountain course road
race. Starts/finish in Albion, Idaho. Two category climbs and two fast downhills. 53.7-mile
challenging race. Ken Stephens, 208-430-4514,
sick-riders.com
Aug 3: 3rd Annual Rainier Roubaix
Yelm, WA. 6 miles of Belgian-style undulating
forested road leading to a 4-mile circuit. The
circuit comprises 2 miles of wide, packed gravel
road & 2 miles of paved road. Following the
circuits, racers head back on the same 6-mile
road to the finish. One day license for Cat. 5
men and 4 women available. USCF annual
license required for Cat 3 and above.
Michael Pruitt, wsbaracing.org
Aug 8: Boston Harbor Circuit Race /
WSBA Jr. Championships
Boston Harbor, WA. Brings the high speed of
crits with characteristics of RR. 6-mile loop with
rolling profile. Action-packed, anything can happen, from early or late break to bunch sprint.
Start at Boston Harbor Elementary School.
First start 9am. Part of WSBA Junior Road Dev.
Series. Erik Anderson, ssvr.weebly.com
Aug 9: Boulder Creek Hill Climb
Grand Forks, BC. 17km race starts at 10am
from USCC. Mass start, neutral for first 16km on
Curlew to start point. Boulder Creek Rd. climb
is 5% on average with a couple of sections that
rise to 10%. Nipper Kettle, Grand Forks Cycling
Club, grandforkscyclingclub.com
Aug 9: Grand Fork TTT
Grand Forks, BC. 4-person TTT over 86km outand-back. Start at Hutton school at 10:30am.
Commercial Tour
Running
CALENDAR / TRIVIA ANSWERS / COMMERCIAL CLASSIFIEDS
Nipper Kettle, Grand Forks Cycling Club,
grandforkscyclingclub.com
Aug 9: Vancouver Courthouse
Criterium / OBRA Championships
Vancouver, WA. Flat 8-corner course with wide
turns and fast finish. Races for all plus kids and
tandems. omniumevents.com
Aug 9: WSBA TT Championship
Tenino, WA. Staged at City Park. First start at
9am. Juniors (10/20km), masters (40km), and
others (40km). Part of WSBA Senior BARR.
Erik Anderson, ssvr.weebly.com
Aug 15: Bogus Basin Hill Climb
Boise, ID. 43rd annual.Mass start with separate
time for all age groups. 14.5 miles/3,500’
elevation gain. Time limit 3 hrs, 500 riders only.
Pre-reg mandatory. Prime halfway up. Mike
Cooley, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com
Aug 16: Cypress Challenge
Vancouver, BC. 5km or 12km mass start hill
climb up Cypress, open to everyone. Solo and
team entries, multiple categories for all ages
and abilities. Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at BC Cancer Foundation. Gotman
Simpson Cycling, glotmansimpsoncycling.ca
Aug 16: OBRA TT Championships
Peoria, OR. Part of OBRA TT Cup.
Kenneth Graham, 541-967-3670, obra.org
Aug 16: VCL Series
Victoria, BC. Windsor Park - Oak Bay.
Start 8am. Victoria Cycling League,
victoriacyclingleague.wordpress.com
Aug 17–23: USA Pro Cycling
Challenge
Various, CO. UCI race. 600 miles in 7 days
for 128 of the world’s best Pro Tour riders.
usaprocyclingchallenge.com
Aug 21–23: Eugene Celebration
Stage Race
Eugene, OR. Challenging courses in beautiful
Willamette Valley. Friday: prologue. Saturday:
Briggs Hill RR. Sunday: Coburg TT and criterium. Kids race. Cash prizes. obra.org
Aug 22: Hagerman-BuhlHagerman RR
Hagerman, ID. Mike Cooley, georgescycles.com
Aug 29–30: Cascade Ultra
Redmond, WA. Scenic and challenging
452-mile race can be completed Solo or in
relay teams of 2, 4, or 5-8 people. The route
climbs 4 passes: Washington Pass and Rainy
Pass, Loup Loup Pass and Stevens Pass, UMCA
Ultracycling Cup and the Ultra 500 Mile Challenge Series. Redmond Rouser Rotary,
425-765-5433, cascadeultra.org
Aug 30: Kruger’s Kermesse
Farm Crit
Portland, OR. Crit-style race on farm roads.
Same location as Kruger’s Crossing ‘cross race,
so expect a fun and spectator-friendly event.
All ages, all levels, all bikes allowed. Free kids
races. Portland Racing, portlandracing.com/cx
Touring Series
Oregon Triple Crown - RT
May 31; Aug 2; Sep 26
Various, OR. Series of 3 challenging event
showcasing the long courses of epic rides: Oregon GF, Willamette GF and Gravel Epic.These
are among the most challenging in Oregon and
require more than 273 miles of hard cycling
and 21,000+ feet of climbing. Those completing
the feast receive a jersey and lifetime benefits.
Mudslinger Events, oregontriplecrown.com
Touring
August
Aug 1: 8 Lakes Leg Aches Bike Ride
Spokane, WA. Best organized ride in Eastern
WA. Enjoy beautiful scenery of West Spokane,
Cheney and Medical Lake. Perfect ride for everyone. 15, 30, 45 or 75 miles. Starts and ends
at Group Health on Sunset Hwy. Great prizes
for riders raising pledges. Snacks and rest
stop along the course. Trezzi Pasta and Ben &
Jerry’s ice cream to cap the ride. Lutheran Community Services NW, lcsnw.org/8lakesride
Aug 1–3: Courage Classic
Snoqualmie, WA. 3-day, 173-mile fully supported tour. Snoqualmie, Blewett and Stevens
passes, averaging 60 miles/day. Exceptional
rest stops and meals. Options: First day fat
tire route along Iron Horse Trail open to 200
riders and new 30-miles family-friendly 1-day
ride. Benefits Child Abuse Intervention Dept at
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. Mary Bridge
Children’s Hospital, courageclassic.org
Aug 1–2: Double Divide Ride
Helena, MT. 135-mile loop from Centennial
Park to Lincoln and back. May be ridden as
1- or 2-day or choose the 2-day gravel option
and cross Mullan Pass and Stemple Pass. Fully
supported. Crosses Continental Divide twice.
Benefits Helena YMCA. Rob Psurny,
406-449-7439, helenabicycleclub.org
Aug 1: Midnight Century
Spokane, WA. Epic 100 miles on lots of dirt
roads. Starts at the Elk at 11:59pm and ends at
Central Foods. Free, self-supported, no swag.
Bring the map/GPS. Cross bike or 35mm tires
on triple-ring road bike work best. Rigid MTB
OK. midnightcentury.com
Aug 1: Portland Century
Portland, OR. Heading south. New routes:
50-, 80- and 100-mile rides. Benefits the Jackson
Hill Foundation. Good Sport Promotion,
503-459-4508, portlandcentury.com
Aug 1: Sawtooth Century
Ketchum, ID. Ketchum Town Plaza to Alturas
Lake and back. 50-miler turns around at Galena Lodge, century goes over Galena summit
to Alturas. Courses open 8am-5pm. Rest station
and lunch. Proceeds support Wood River Bike
Coalition. Brett Stevenson, Wood River Bike
Coalition, 208-720-8336, woodriverbike.org
Aug 1–2: Tour de Lavender
Sequim, WA. New metric century course.
Family fun ride and metric century showcases
Sequim-Dungeness Valley, Sequim Lavender
Farms, new Port Angeles waterfront and Elwha
River Bridge using the Olympic Discovery Trail.
Fully supported. Finish off weekend with Ride
the Hurricane. Dan Abbot, Sequim Lavender
Farmers Association, tourdelavender.org
Aug 1: Up Yer Ash
Vancouver, WA. 200km randonneur.
ACP brevet. Vancouver to Mt. Saint Helens.
Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org
Aug 1: Vancouver Century
Portland, OR. New event. Beautiful flat Tour of
Clark county. Routes: 30, 50, 80 and 100 miles.
Good Sport Promotion, goodsportpromotion.com
Aug 1–3: Vancouver Hell Weekend
Vancouver, BC. 200, 300, 200km brevets. TBA,
BC Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca
Aug 2: Bike Oregon Wine Country
Rickreall, OR. Northern route. 45- or 52-mile
moderate to difficult ride through scenic Eola
Hills. Guided through 7 local wineries. Food,
SAG, wine tasting and salmon BBQ post-ride.
Also 8/16 & 8/30. eolahillswinery.com
Aug 2: Blackberry bRamble
Century
Eugene, OR. 100-mile century, 62-mile metric
century and 39-mile routes through scenic forest
and farmland of SW Eugene. Also 10- and 20mile community rides. Extraordinary rest stops,
full support and bike celebration at finish.
GEARs Cycling Club, edu.eugenegears.org
Aug 2: Glenn Erickson Pedaling for
Parkinson’s Benefit Ride
Redmond, WA. 33, 45 and 65 miles through Snoqualmie Valley lead by Nancy, Glenn and Galen
Erickson, respectively. SAG. Start at Perrigo
Park, 3 miles east of Marymoor Park, 9am. BBQ
to follow. Day of reg. only. Min. donation $25.
Benefits Pedaling for Parkinson’s. Erickson Cycle
Tours, 206-910-0922, ericksoncycletours.com
Aug 2: Mt. Shasta Summit Century
Mt. Shasta, CA. Ride the rural countryside
of Siskiyou County. Uncrowded roads, wellstocked rest stops and stellar volunteers. 4
routes from half-metric (30 miles & 2,100’ of
climbing), to Super (138 miles & 16,500’).
Enjoy camaraderie, mountain vistas and speedy
descents. The Mountain Wheelers,
800-926-4865, mtshastasummitcentury.com
Aug 2–7: Oregon Coast
Portland, OR. From Astoria, head south to
Lincoln City, spend 6 days biking, hiking and
exploring wild coastline and pastoral inland
vistas. Other departure dates available.
800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com
Aug 2–8: RAW - Ride Around
Washington
Ilwaco, WA. From Cape Disappointment follow
Lewis and Clark’s cross-continental expedition
upriver along some of Pacific Northwest’s most
scenic and historic landscapes. Fully supported.
Cascade Bicycle Club, cascade.org
Aug 2: Ride the Hurricane
Port Angeles, WA. Unique event uses the famed
Hurricane Ridge Road of Olympic National
Park. Road closed to vehicle traffic from 7amnoon. 24-mile roundtrip or 36-mile and 50-mile
options. Reg. is $40, limited to 800. Russ
Veenema, Port Angeles Regional Chamber of
Commerce, 360-452-2363, portangeles.org
Aug 2: Willamette Gran Fondo
-Triple Crown #2
Philomath, OR. 3 distances in the heart of Willamette Valley: 85-mile Gran (6,200’ includes
Mary’s Peak), 61-mile (2,500’) Medio, 9-mile
Piccolo. Return trip through Alsea Falls and gorgeous forested canopies. Part of Oregon Triple
Crown - RT. willamettegranfondo.com
Aug 8: HeArt of Idaho Century
Idaho Falls, ID. Flat to rolling 25-, 62- and
100-mile options through scenic Snake River
Valley. Great Teton views and desert vistas.
Fully supported. Art Museum of Eastern Idaho,
208-524-7777, theartmuseum.org/Century.htm
Aug 8–15: Idaho Bicycle Ride
Blackfoot, ID. Swan Song: Tribute to our
Wagon Master! Ride along the mighty Snake
River into Wyoming and through southeastern Idaho’s mixed landscape of rolling hills,
mountain passes, rivers and lakes. 474-mile
loop. Sanna Phinney, Bicycle Rides Northwest,
541-382-2633, bicycleridesnw.org
Aug 8: Le Tour de Koocanusa
Libby, MT. 83-mile ride around the beautiful
Lake Koocanusa. Includes: support vehicles,
food stops, T-shirt, and ticket for the post-ride
Blues Music Festival. Start 8am at the David
Thompson Bridge. Cost $60. David Thompson
Search & Rescue, letourdekoocanusa.com
Aug 8: O’Donnell’s Tour de Poker
Everett, WA. Bicycle poker run. Routes: 25 (5
cards) or 44 (7 cards) miles, best hand wins.
Start/finish at Shawn O’Donnell’s American
Grill. Benefits American Heart Association.
bicyclepokerrun.com/odonnells
Aug 8–9: Obliteride
Seattle, WA. 25-, 50-, 65-, 85-, 100- and 150mile fully-supported routes around the Puget
Sound. 100% of every dollar raised goes to
cancer research at Fred Hutch in Seattle and
the ride includes a weekend of music festivals,
and fine food and beverages. Min. $1,000
fundraising. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center, obliteride.org
Aug 8: Ride d’ Vine
Yakima, WA. 3rd annual. Ride with Rev. Joseph
J. Tyson, Bishop of Yakima. 25, 50 and 70 miles
through the Yakima Valley wine country with
visit to Zillah-area wineries. Start Sarg Hubbard
Park. Catered meal. In support of Catholic
Charities Housing Services. cchsyakima.org
Aug 9: Bike for Pie
Bainbridge Island, WA. A challenging 32-mile
ride on hilly, beautiful Bainbridge Island with
two stops where fabulous locally baked pies
are served. 10-mile family course. Benefit
Squeaky Wheels and Friends of the Farm. Start
at 9am from Waterfront Park. Squeaky Wheels
Bicycle Club, 206-780-2434, bikeforpie.org
Aug 9: Bike for Your Life
Parksville, BC. All age charity ride promoting
the benefits of cycling. 15, 35, 50, 70 and
100km phased events in the Oceanside area of
mid-Vancouver Island. Start/finish at Parksville
Community Center. Benefits Oceanside Stroke
Recovery and Cops For Cancer. Len Gibson,
Island Cycle, 877-348-0647, bikeforyourlife.org
Aug 9: Bike Oregon Wine Country
Rickreall, OR. Southern route. Easy to moderate 45- or 70-mile options. Stop at 2 wineries,
a covered bridge and enjoy a ferry ride across
the Willamette River. Fully supported. Start
8am. Also 8/23. eolahillswinery.com
Aug 9: Covered Bridges
Bicycle Tour
Albany, OR. 37th annual relaxing country ride
of 40, 68, 85 or 101 miles in the heart of the
Willamette Valley. Flat 40 features 2 bridges,
68 has 4 bridges, longer rides are more challenging with 5 bridges. Rest stops, SAG and
a “real” lunch. Linn County Fairground. MidValley Bicycle Club, coveredbridgetour.org
Aug 9: Providence Bridge
Pedal
Portland, OR. 20th annual. Ride and walk
over Portland’s 10 Willamette River bridges,
including top decks of Marquam and Fremont
Bridges. New this year: Tilikum Crossing. 13-38
miles, number of bridges vary with distance.
Bridge Pedal, Inc., providencebridgepedal.org
Aug 14–16: Recumbent Retreat
Warrenton, OR. 17th annual. A gathering of
recumbent riders from across the country at Fort
Stevens State Park. Camping, riding and lots of
socializing. RecumbentRetreat.org
Aug 14–15: RSVP #1
Seattle, WA. 188 miles of scenic Pacific NW
backroads over 2 days. Start on Friday from
UW, finish in downtown Vancouver, BC on Cascade Bicycle Club, 206-522-3222, cascade.org
Aug 15: Beaverton, Banks
and Beyond
Beaverton, OR. Scenic, moderately challenging
32-, 64-, 86- and 100-mile routes. Explore beautiful farmlands on North Plains’ country roads
toward Banks. Return features sweeping smooth
descents through forested corridors. Start/finish
at Papa’s Pizza Parlor where lunch is provided.
Bruce Buffington, NW Bicycle Safety Council,
971-570-4791, nwbicyclesafetycouncil.org
Aug 15: Bogus Basin Hill Climb
Boise, ID. 43rd annual. New non-competitive
category at 8am. Mass start with separate time
for all age groups. 14.5 miles, 3,500’ elevation
gain. Cut-off 4 hrs, 500-rider limit. Pre-reg.
mandatory. georgescycles.com
Aug 15: Crater Lake Century
Klamath Falls, OR. At historic Fort Klamath
Museum. 62 or 100 miles with over 3,000’ of
climbing to Crater Lake rim and another 3,000’
the next 30 miles. Limit 300. Benefits Klamath/
Lake County Food Bank and Klamath County
Museums. craterlakecentury.com
Aug 15: Four Peaks Gran Fondo
Pocatello, ID. Crystal summit, Scott mountain,
Buckskin and Pebble creek. 1 day, 82 miles,
7,800’ elevation gain. 4pgf.com
Aug 15: Ride 4US
Lakewood, WA. Epic, low cost, family fun!
2 scenic and safe routes of 21 and 42 miles
followed by the world’s largest squirt gun fight!
Fully supported w/free pancake breakfast,
SAG, rest stops, massages. 4us.org
Aug 15–22: Ride Idaho
Coeur d’Alene, ID. 390 miles of the Coeur
d’Alene loop and visit northern Idaho. Ride
Idaho, rideidaho.org
Aug 15–16: RSVP #2
Seattle, WA. 188 miles of scenic Pacific NW
backroads over 2 days. Start on Saturday from
UW, finish in downtown Vancouver, BC. Cascade
Bicycle Club, cascade.org
Aug 15: Sunshine - 200km Brevet
Gibsons, BC. Meet at Black Bean Cafe. Start
9am. Along the Sunshine Coast. BC Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca
Vancouver, BC. 5km or 12km mass start hill climb up
Cypress, open to everyone. Solo and team entries,
multiple categories. Benefits Pancreatic Cancer
Research Fund at BC Cancer Foundation. Gotman
Simpson Cycling, glotmansimpsoncycling.ca
Aug 16: King Of The Hills
Olympia, WA. Ride 9 of the toughest hills in
downtown Olympia, enjoy beer garden, yummy
food, T-shirt. Bring a back-to-school donation
or contribute $10 so all kids start the year fully
equipped. KingOfTheHills.org
Aug 22: Gigantic Bicycle
Festival
Seattle, WA. Century and 77-mile routes. 100
milers go up and around Lake Roesiger. Ends in
Snoqualmie with 2-day festival celebrating Pacific NW bike culture. Live music, bike-inspired
art galleries, handbuilt bicycles, film and more.
Camping, rest stops every 15-20 miles. Start
Magnuson Park. Jesse Perrell, The Levee Breaking, 425-442-7105, giganticbicyclefestival.org
Aug 21–22: Tour de Lentil
Pullman, WA. Enjoy the scenic Palouse Hills on
50 or 100km ride. Challenging with many hills.
Start 9am at Pullman City Playfield. Part of National Lentil Festival. Benefits WSU Cycling Club.
Washington State University, lentilfest.com
Aug 22: CF Cycle for Life - Tri-Cities
Richland, WA. Choice of a 23-, 42- or new 65mile route through orchards above Benton City.
The 65 Weber Canyon challenge adds extra
climbing. Fully supported. Help fund a cure for
cystic fibrosis. Must be 16 or older. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 509-430-0455, fightcf.cff.org
Aug 22: Cruisin Magic Valley
Twin Falls, ID. Family-friendly 12-mile route to
Meander Point. The 30 heads north of Filer
through farm country. Challenging 50 to Melon
Valley by Buhl. 100-mile route goes. Fully supported. Mavtec.org
Aug 22–23: MS Bike - West
Kootenay Glacier Challenge
New Denver, BC. Fully supported 2-day tour
that loops around the Kokanee Glacier in the
Selkirk Mountains. MS Society of Canada,
westkootenayglacierchallenge.ca
Aug 22: Pedal for Patients
Fruitland, ID. 20-, 40-, 68- and 100-mile options
starting at Saint Alphonsus Fruitland Health
Plaza. From flat to rolling through orchards and
vineyards. Fundraiser for St. Lukes MSTI. Lunch,
rest stops, SAG, snacks. Routes open 7:30am.
pedalforpatients.com
Aug 23: MEC Vancouver
Summer Century
Coquitlam, BC. 50 and 100km start near
Pinetree Community Center and ride the scenic
country side of Pitt Meadows & Maple Ridge.
Multiple aid stations. MEC Events, events.mec.ca
Aug 23: MS Wine Ride
Nampa, ID. Ride 30 miles through beautiful
scenery of the Sawtooth Winery and raise
money for MS programs. Start/finish at Indian
Creek Winery. Catered lunch and wine tasting.
Benefits Idaho MS Society. georgescycles.com
Aug 23: Ryder Hesjedal’s
Tour de Victoria
Victoria, BC. Distances (45, 85 or 140km) for
all ages and abilities. Showcases the best of
Victoria’s roads - scenic waterfront, quiet rural
roads, challenging climbs through majestic
rainforest. tourdevictoria.com
Aug 29: Crater Lake Rim Tour
Diamond Lake, OR. 61 miles from Diamond
Lake to the rim, around it and back. 7,500’ of
climbing. Alpine gearing recommended. Camping available, SAG. Limited entries. Mid-Valley
Bicycle Club, mvbc.com
Aug 29–31: Poorman’s PBP
TBA, OR. 400, 600 and 100km ACP brevet.
Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org
Aug 29–30: Ride to Conquer Cancer
Vancouver, BC. Ride 200km route from
Vancouver to Seattle or the 300-mile Challenge
following rural roads at foothills of Cascade
Mountains. Min. fundraising required. Benefits
BC Cancer Foundation. conquercancer.ca
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A1. It has never been done. Granted, La Route de Sud only began in 1977, but…
A2. Belgian Eddy Merckx, of course! We are talking about the greats, are we not? 1970 was the most recent year,
but he did it in the year before as well, when he also took the green jersey.
A3. Italian Fausto Coppi was the first, in 1949 and again in 1952. Frenchman Jacques Anquetil was next in 1964
followed by Belgian Eddy Merckx in 1970, ‘72, and ‘74. Frenchman Bernard Hinault did it in 1982 and again
in ‘85. Irishman Stephen Roche made it in ‘87 and Spaniard Miguel Indurain in ‘92 and ‘93. The last man to
accomplish this extraordinary feat was the late Italian Marco Pantani in 1998.
A4. Frenchman Jacques Anquetil, with 13 times in the first three. Of note, current Tour champion Nibali and this
year’s Giro champion Contador are 12th all-time on that list with 7 podiums apiece.
A5. 1989 was the last time the podium saw all former winners: American Greg LeMond, that year’s champion,
had previously triumphed in 1986 at that point. Runner-up Laurent Fignon of France was the 1983 and 1984
champion, and third place Spaniard Pedro Delgado had won the 1988 edition. It’s worth mentioning that
many consider that Tour the most exciting of all-time.
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OPINION / CALENDAR
What Crash Said
By Maynard Hershon
I
went on a ride with a normally very safe
motorcycle club last week. We were on
a narrow, two-lane road at a stop sign. We
intended to turn left onto a wider, faster,
busier road on which the traffic did not have
to stop. I was maybe fourth in line. No different than a line of cars, really.
The first, second and third riders made
the left onto the crossing road and so did
I — after I’d stopped and looked to make
sure I had time — before traffic from either
direction reached the intersection.
Behind me, guys did not check to see if
they had enough time. I don’t believe they
stopped.
I think they just followed the rider in
front of them. They figured that if that guy
had enough room to be safe from intersecting
traffic, so did they. But they didn’t.
A couple of guys entered the intersection
too late, tangling with a camper truck towing a large, square-ish, outboard-powered
boat. The truck, coming downhill too fast,
to no surprise, tried to slow and pull over to
avoid hitting a rider. Its driver veered onto
the dirt shoulder. He hit a road sign, taking
the sign off the post.
The rider hit the truck anyway, knocking
a mirror off his bike and toppling it over in
the road. He jumped up, unhurt. Remember,
unlike pedal cyclists, safety-minded motorcyclists wear “armored” clothing, usually
made of leather or Cordura fabric, which is
Aug 29: Yaquina Lighthouse
Century
Newport, OR. 27, 68 or 100 miles. All rides
start/end at the Yaquina Head Visitor Center.
Only organized ride on the Oregon Coast and
follows both the Yaquina and Siletz rivers. Yaquina Wheels Bicycle Club, yaquinawheels.org
Aug 30–Sep 2: Cariboo Loop 1000km
Vancouver, BC. 6am start at Knight & Day
restaurant. Nigel Press, BC Randonneurs,
604-258-7486, randonneurs.bc.ca
Aug 31: High Pass Challenge - HPC
Seattle, WA. 114 miles with 7,500’ elevation gain
through Gifford Pinchot Wilderness Area. Novices should abstain. New 61-mile, 2,000’ route.
Limit 600. Cascade Bicycle Club, cascade.org
September
Sep 6: Great Northwest Fall Tour
Newport, WA. Labor Day tradition. 15-, 30-, 50or 85-mile route on paved county roads. T-shirt
option, food/water stops, meal at finish. Check-in
7am. Start at Newport City Park. Fully supported.
Nadine Parker, Newport/Priest River Rotary
Club, 208-597-5748, gnwft.homestead.com
Sep 12–13: Bike MS:
Deception Pass Classic
Mt Vernon, WA. Unforgettable journey through
Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties. Start at
Skagit Valley Fairgrounds. Cruise along scenic
figure-8 courses from 22-97 miles. Meals,
stunning landscapes, well-stocked rest stops
and spirited festivities. Min. $250 fundraising
supports programs, services and research of
National MS Society. Must be 12 and older.
bikeMSnorthwest.org
Sep 12: Bike the Rogue River
Gold Beach, OR. Follow the banks of the Rogue
River then ride along the Pacific Ocean in this
spectacular SW corner of Oregon. Metric
century, 40- and 25-mile routes. Fully supported. Start at Buffington Park. In conjunction
with Brewfest. Bryan Grummon, Golden Beach
Rotary, goldbeachbiketherogue.org
Sep 12: Kootenay Rockies
Gran Fondo
Cranbrook, BC. 3rd annual. 58, 102 or 152km
utilizes the fabulous Rails to Trails system
between the cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley.
Start/finish at the St. Eugene Golf Resort &
Casino. Kids fondo. Glenn Dobie, Cranbrook
Sunrise Rotary Club, krgf.ca
Sep 12–14: Mt Bachelor Classic
Bend, OR. 3 days of cycling. Light support. Day
1: Bend to Mt. Bachelor, 64 miles. Day 2: Twin
Lakes loop, 40-65 miles depending on route
taken. Day 3: Twin Bridges Scenic Bikeway, 36
far more protective than the cotton or lycra
outfits we wear.
Another rider went wide onto the opposite road shoulder, tried too late to turn
his motorcycle and fell over in the gravel.
He too knocked off a mirror but was unhurt,
thanks in part to his clothing.
I have two reasons for telling you about
this little motorcycle incident. First, I want to
caution you about yelling or signaling to your
riding friends that the way is clear so they
can safely pull out or enter an intersection.
Secondly, I’d like to warn you about
drivers who will follow the car in front of
them without stopping or looking to be
sure it’s safe.
Years ago, a friend of mine (who calls
himself Crash) from Baltimore wrote an
article for his bicycle club’s newsletter about
yelling “clear” at road junctions. I suppose
he must have had someone in front of him
yell “clear” when the road wasn’t clear at
all. I’ll bet it scared him terribly.
In his article he stated that he vowed
to never again yell “clear” and that he, as
club president, wanted his clubmates to stop
saying it also.
“How would you feel,” he asked, “if
you told riders behind you that it was safe
to pedal out into a cross-street, and you’d
missed something or misjudged the speed
of oncoming cars? What if something awful
happened….?”
miles. Ann Morrow, Portland Wheelmen Touring Club, 360-608-3173, pwtc.com
Sep 12: Passport to Pain (P2P)
Vashon Island, WA. 5th annual. Toughest, most
fun ride in the Puget Sound. 10,000’ of climbing over 80 miles, shorter 30- and 50-mile options and 3-mile kiddie ride. Links all the island
hills together to make it an epic circuit. Get your
passport stamped at 18 strategic checkpoints.
Starts at Jensen Pt. between 8-9am, ends with
nice flat BBQ. passport2pain.org
Sep 12–19: People’s Coast Classic
Astoria, OR. Astoria to Brookings Harbor. 6-day,
363-mile event benefits Arthritis Foundation.
Arthritis Foundation, peoplescoastclassic.org
Sep 12: Siskiyou Century
Yreka, CA. One of the best bicycle tours in
southern Ore. and Northern Calif. Wellsupported, scenic ride for all levels. 37, 64 and
103 miles. Very little traffic. Yreka Chamber,
siskiyoucentury.com
Sep 12: The Vineyard Tour
Roseburg, OR. Ride along the beautiful
Umpqua River on lightly traveled and scenic
roads. Choose from 15, 30, 50, 75 and 100
miles with multiple rest stops. Kids ride. Finish
line festival. Use discount code: Vine. Umpqua
Velo Club, 541-391-3533, thevineyardtour.com
Sep 13: Ride 542 Mt. Baker Hill Climb
Bellingham, WA. 24.5-, 50- or 100-mile challenge for recreation and competitive cyclists of
all ages. Follows Mt. Baker Highway (SR542)
from Glacier (955’), about 24 miles, to its
terminus at Artist’s Point (5,140’) on the border
of North Cascades National Park. NorKa
Recreation, 360-303-1717, norka.us
Sep 13: Ride the Rim (Rim Ride)
Liberty Lake, WA. 5, 15, 25, 50, 100 miles. The
50 and 100 travel to Post Falls, around Hauser
Lake and Newman Lake. 5-miler uses the trails
of Liberty Lake. Start/finish at the Meadowwood Technology Campus. Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club, rotaryinmotion.com
Sep 14–19: Cycle the Selkirk Loop WaCanId
Sandpoint, ID. 6-days, 350 miles in 2 states, 2
countries. Fully supported ride on Int’l Selkirk
Loop’s incredible Scenic Byway through Wash.,
Canada and Idaho. Start in Sandpoint. Benefits
Rotary Club supported enhancements within
communities of the WaCanId Ride. Int’l Selkirk
Loop & Rotary Clubs of the Selkirk Loop,
888-823-2626, WaCanId.org
Sep 19: Bridges to Breakers
Portland, OR. 50 miles or full century from Portland to Gearhart. Revenue goes toward bicycle
I think Crash was right. I’d like to join
him in asking you to refrain from assuring
riders behind you that they have a safe,
empty road to enter. And I’d like you to resist
believing the person in front who tells you
you can ride right out there ... and all will be
well. If something happens, what will that
person do? Apologize to you?
“Gosh, I didn’t think that cement
truck was going that fast…”
If you can’t see all around you,
if you can’t look both ways as your
mother told you to do, slow way down
or stop. Verify for yourself that entering the intersecting road is safe. And
even if you believe that it is indeed
safe, let the person behind you make
that decision for themselves.
There’s too much at stake.
And if you’re on your bike or in your car
or on your motorcycle or scooter, and you
see a car pulling out from a side street in
front of you and there’s another car behind
that one, please be aware.
Even if the first car has time to cross your
path and get out of your way, the second
car may blindly follow the first and end
up right in front of you. As you probably
know, this sort of incident is super common
and the cause of thousands of injuries and
damaged vehicles.
In the UK, those crashes are called
SMIDSY crashes: “Sorry, mate, I didn’t see
safety and the Harrington Family Foundation’s
initiatives to educate and prevent injuries to
children. Limit 500 riders. Nancy Marshall,
503-929-9405, bridgestobreakers.com
Sep 19: Colville Rotary Blazing
Saddles Bike Ride
Colville, WA. Tour northeast WA on a
variety of routes from fun ride to challenging
longer distances of approx. 20, 40, 60 and
100 miles. Add The Burn to your route for an
extra challenge. Fully supported, chili cook-off,
entertainment and beer garden at finish.
Rotary Club of Colville, blazing100.org
Sep 19: Cycle the Lakes
Cottage Grove, OR. 5th annual. 2 new routes
of 42, 77 miles plus 32-, 67-, 102-mile routes.
Includes the nationally recognized Row River
Trail and circles Dorena Lake with covered
bridges, rivers and streams. 67, 77, 102 routes
also circle Cottage Grove Lake. Great food and
SAG support. cyclethelakes.org
Sep 19: Ride Around the Sound
Seattle, WA. 38-, 73- and 92-mile options.
Sweeping views of Puget Sound on multiple
distance options perfect for all abilities. The 38mile ride starts in Tacoma, 73 in Normandy Park
and 92 in Seattle. American Lung Assoc. of WA,
ridearoundthesound.org
Girl, 42-mile Middle Sister or 59-mile metric
century with lot of climbs. Benefits domestic
violence programs. Staged at Bellevue College.
cyclethewave.org
Sep 26: Cascade to Crown
The Dalles, OR. Ride from the beautiful community of Cascade Locks to the panoramic Crown
Point & Vista House via the Historic Columbia
River Highway. Choose 10, 28, 48 or 62 miles.
Fully supported. Breakaway Promotions,
cascadetocrownride.com
Sep 26: Rotary Rivers &
Ridges Ride
Clarkston, WA. Ride along the Snake or more
demanding loops. 7-, 15-, 25-, 50- or 100-mile
paved routes. Where the Palouse meets the
historic confluence of the Snake and Clearwater
Rivers. Fully supported. Meal at RIVERFEST finish.
Clarkston Rotary Club, RiversAndRidgesRide.org
Sep 27: Harvest Century
Hillsboro, OR. 13th annual family friendly
3-mile ride and 45-, 75- and 100-mile routes.
Start/finish at Civic Center Hillsboro. Fully
supported. Finish line party. Benefits Community
Vision to help adults with developmental disabilities in the community. Valerie Plummer,
503-292-4964 x124, harvestcentury.org
TRACK
Sep 19: Ride the Rogue
Rogue River, OR. Experience southern Oregon.
Century, metric century, 40 or 25 miles through
forests, valleys, along rivers, vineyards and
across covered bridges. Starts at Palmerton
Park, ends with optional feast and music.
Benefits Rogue River Recreational Corridor and
Greenway. 541-582-4488, ridetherogue.org
Sep 19: Tour de Whidbey
Whidbey Island, WA. 5 routes: rural
roads, beautiful scenery, great rest stops.
10-mile family ride, moderate 30- and 40-mile
options. 50-mile is challenging, 100-mile is
one of the most demanding in Wash. Benefits
Whidbey General Hospital Foundation.
360-678-7656 x 4021, tourdewhidbey.com
Sep 20: Chuckanut Century
Bellingham, WA. One of the most scenic rides
in Wash. where the Cascade Mountains meet
the sea with views of Mt. Baker. 25, 38, 50,
62, 100 or the double metric century (124
miles). Ride support and food stops. Shorter
ride perfect for family. Start/finish at Boundary
Bay Brewery. Benefits Our TreeHouse. Mt Baker
Bicycle Club, chuckanutcentury.org
Sep 20: Cycle the WAVE
Bellevue, WA. Women’s ride. All levels
welcome. 15-mile Little Sister, 25-mile Girly
you.” Hearing that tired line is cold comfort
as you wait for the EMTs or check out your
broken bicycle. Or both.
As you may remember, I found a copy
of my first book, Tales from the Bike Shop, in
one of those tiny take-one, leave-one libraries across the street from our home. I found
the book’s original owner because he had
embossed his name and “From the Library
of” on that blank page inside the front cover.
He told me he’d given (or loaned) the
book to a fellow employee at a Madison
bike shop. After a good
bit of trying, I reached that
worthy individual, still in
Wisconsin, via email. He
could not remember what
he’d done with the book,
and (sigh...) may not have
remembered reading it.
He suggested I contact
his ex-wife, Erin Dunkelberger, who may, he said,
remember what happened
to the book. Erin, he told me, had moved from
Madison to … sound of trumpets ... Portland,
Ore. Why, that’s Bicycle Paper country!
I have no idea if Erin is involved with
cycling on any level or what she does for a
living. If you know Erin Dunkelberger, please
ask her if she recalls what happened to her
ex’s copy of Tales. Did he give it to someone?
Did she? Did that person move away from
Madison? How did that book find its way
to Capitol Hill in Denver, Colo.?
You or Erin could email my esteemed
editor, Claire Bonin at Bicycle Paper’s world
headquarters.
Weekly
MONDAY
GVVA Sprint Night
Apr 13–Sep 7
Victoria, BC. 200m, 500m, Kilo, Match Sprint.
Season overall for A, B and C categories. Weekly program varies. Race from 6:45-8:30pm.
Cancel if raining. Kurt Innes, gvva.bc.ca
Monday Night Racing
May 25–Aug 31
Redmond, WA. Juniors, Open Sprint Mania
and Cat 4 racing. Program varies each week.
Start 7pm. Rental bikes available. USA Cycling
license or one-day license required. Canceled
if raining. Free spectator admission. Amara Edwards, Marymoor Velodrome, velodrome.org
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Night Racing
May 27–Sep 9
Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome.
Women/men Cat 4 and Masters A and B (35+
and 60+). Start 7pm. Free spectator admission.
See website for nightly program. Canceled if
raining. No race on 8/20. Amara Edwards,
Marymoor Velodrome, velodrome.org
THURSDAY
GVVA Group Night
Apr 16–Sep 10
Victoria, BC. Mass start events, for A, B and C
categories. Weekly program varies. Race from
6:30-8:30pm. Canceled if raining. gvva.bc.ca
Thursday Night Racing - Alpenrose
May 7–Aug 26
Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Event
schedule posted on website. obra.org
FRIDAY
Fast Twitch Fridays
May 1–Aug 28
Portland, OR. Match sprinting for Cat 1-4.
Separate Omnium racing for beginner men
and women. Registration 5pm, racing 6:30pm.
Alpenrose Velodrome. bike-central.com
Friday Night at MVA
May 29–Sep 11
Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Racing
for men 1/2, men 3, women 1/3. Spectators
$5, under 16 free. Beer garden. USA Cycling
license required. Kiddie Kilo. Start 7pm. See
website for evening program. Canceled if raining. velodrome.org
Track
August
Aug 1–2: OBRA Masters
Track Championships
Portland, OR. Candi Murray, obra.org
Aug 3–8: USAC Elite & Juniors Track
National Championship
Carson, CA. usacycling.org
Aug 8: Junior & Senior Team Track
OBRA Championships
Portland, OR. Candi Murray, obra.org
Aug 15–16: Fred’s Race /
WA State Championships
Redmond, WA. Fred C. Rehberger Washington
State Track Championships: 2 days of racing for
Elite men/women; Masters men/women (35+
in 5-year increments); Juniors men/women.
Marymoor Velodrome, fredsrace.com
Aug 28–31: GVVA Track Fest #2
Victoria, BC. BC Premier event. Greater Victoria
Velodrome Association, gvva.bc.ca

August - Bicycle Paper.com

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