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Well we did it again! With the help of our advertisers and event organizers large and small, we managed to fill a record 96 pages with rides and races in this edition of the Rocky Mountain Tour and Race Guide. I remember the first time we put out the publication — actually there were two, a race and a tour version, each 32 pages long — eight years ago.

The popularity of cycling is growing; more people commute to work and school and have discovered the health benefits of riding in addition to the added pleasure of not sitting in traffic.

Programs like the largely successful Durango Devo, high school leagues, and clubs are helping develop kids into lifelong cyclists. Along those lines, take a look at pages 54 to 61, the athlete profiles

(I have to say it’s my favor-ite section), and you will see what I mean.

Rides are evolving as well with the gran fondos, gravel grinders and ultra-endurance events expanding upon the classic and familiar century

format. Mountain bike enduros have gained in popularity, as have cyclocross races, and both have opened up new opportunities for everyone who want to give racing a try in a less intimidating fashion. Kids’ races and family-friendly events are also on the rise.

All and all, there are plenty of fantastic opportunities out there, with events to suit everyone’s desires and passions. We’ve inven-toried more than 1,000 of them — it’s no wonder we needed more pages.

Cycling in the Rocky Mountain region is vibrant and new events as well as the long-established ones are shaping this season into a grand cru. So like I did eight years ago, I urge you to read through the guide, find an event that appeals to you, and go. Bring a friend, it makes it even more enjoyable. While you’re at it, gift them a copy of this guide.

Keep the rubber side down, we’ll see you out there.

Claire BoninEditor

ROCKY MOUNTAINTOUR & RACE GUIDEVolume 8: MARCH, 2015Publisher

Seattle PublishingJay Stilwell, PresidentDave Iltis, Cycling Utah EditorDavid Ward, Cycling Utah Publisher

Associate Publisher / Editor In ChiefClaire Bonin

ContributorsClaire Bonin, Martina Brimmer, Darren Dencklau, Katie Hawkins, Rick Peterson, Kari Studley

Design / ProductionAmy Beardemphl

PhotographyAndrew Arnold Photography, B Strong Ride, Big Mountain Enduro/Nicholas B Ontiveros, Jeff Bivens, John Callahan, Kara Calvert, Desperado Dual, Rob Gaulke, Rob Hansen, Carl Horton, Dave Iltis/CyclingUtah.com, Chris Jorgensen, Janice Kunitsugu - J5 Imaging, Marina Lepikhina, Kim Linder, Val Meyer, Mountains 2 Deserts, Brian Nelson, Park to Park Pedal, Karl Redel, Rockwell Relay/Melanie Stewart, Marlene Squillaci, Dan Strangfeld, Kari Studley, Swift Industries, Tour de Ladies, WarginEvents, Jeff Warner Photographic, Wydaho, Adam Zimmerman

SalesClaire Bonin, Darren Dencklau, Dave Iltis, Jill Von Buskirk

Cover PhotoDiscover Utah with Rockwell Relay (June 12-13, 2015). Race or ride it at your own pace. Photo courtesy of Rockwell Relay/Melanie Stewart

Second Cover pg. 53: Enduro events have been rapidly gaining in popu-larity over the last couple of years. Photo courtesy Big Mountain Enduro/Nick Ontiveros

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“While you’re at it, gift them a copy of this guide.”

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1). Press through the feet and legs to lift up the hips until a stretch is felt on the front of the thighs (Figure 2). The goal is to elevate the hips so they are in line with the shoulders and knees. Stop immediately if you feel back pain. This exercise should be felt in the back of the hips and legs and the stretching quads on top. You can hold this pose for 5 to 30 seconds and/or perform sets of 10 to 20 repetitions.

Downward Dog This gentle inversion pose is a nice way to open

and stretch the shoulders, back, hamstrings and calf muscles. It also works on balance and explor-ing weight bearing through the hands and feet. To make this pose more cycling-specific, observe how much weight you are pressing through the extremi-ties. Engage your core by lifting your belly button toward the spine/hips to lighten the load going through the palms.

As you build a base for the season, this is the perfect time to incorporate basic yoga poses

into a stretching and training program. These are helpful because they provide great counter postures and stretches to the traditional forward-flexed cycling position. They also strengthen muscles and joints through multi-directional move-ments and balance coordination. Below are three poses that can be performed without a yoga mat, combine basic strengthening with gentle stretch-ing, and are practical for cyclists at any level.

Bridge This pose is a great foundation for cycling and

core stabilization. It also strengthens the ham-strings and gluteus muscles in a movement similar to pedaling.

three Key yogA Poses for CyClists

Kari Studley, PT, DPT, CYT

How to Perform : Lay on your back with knees bent, hip-width apart, and feet parallel to each other. A firmer floor surface will be easier for balance. Exhale and flatten the back to the floor through engaging the abdominal muscles (Figure

Figure 1 – Pre-bridge

Figure 3 – Downward Dog Pose

Figure 2 – Bridge Pose

How to Perform: Start in a hands and knees position with fingers pointed forward, slightly wider than the shoulders and keep feet hip width apart. Simultaneously, press through the hands and feet to lift the hips up (Figure 3). Squeeze the shoulder blades together toward the spine to help lift the hips up so the sit bones are the apex, pointed at the ceiling. There should be about three feet of space between your hands and toes. To increase the calf stretch, gently press the heels downward toward the ground. Weight should be distributed


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tered on the sit bones. If you are feeling stable, lift one foot off the ground, keeping the back tall, until a hamstring stretch is felt or the back begins to slump (Figure 5). The next challenge is letting go of the legs and to reach the arms forward. You can work your way up by letting go one arm at a time (Figure 6). Remember to keep the core engaged and weight centered on the sit bones regardless of what your legs or arms are doing. The final varia-tion involves balancing on the sit bones with both feet and hands lifted (Figure 7). With all boat varia-tions, start with holding the pose for 5 seconds, working you way up to 30 seconds. With leg and arm lift variations; you can count each extremity movement as repetitions or hold in that variation for 5 to 30 seconds.

Kari Studley, PT, DPT, CYT is a 2013 Masters Cyclo-cross World Champion and a National Cyclocross Champion. A certified yoga instructor, she also special-izes 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]

fairly equally between the extremities. Ensure that the elbows and knees have a slight bend to mini-mize joint compression. Hold this pose for 5 to 30 seconds or up to 10 breaths. Repeat 2 to 10 times.

Modified Boat If you only have time for one yoga pose, this chal-

lenging posture is the one to do. It combines core stabilization, hamstring, arm and shoulder stretching through advanced variations. Consistent practice will improved posture and balance on the bike.

Figure 4 – Modified Boat Pose

Figure 5 – Boat Pose Leg Kick Variation

How to Perform: Start in a seated position with knees bent and toes touching the floor. With hands placed behind the knees for extra stability, lift the chest tall and balance your weight on the sit bones (Figure 4). This starting position is often enough of a challenge, especially when trying to stay cen-

Figure 6 – Boat Pose Arm Variation

Figure 7 – Advanced Modified Boat PosePhotos courtesy of Kari Studley

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a handlebar-mounted bag will allow for practical packing, but shouldn’t tempt overloading to the point where it impacts the steering.

The Paloma, referred to above, has a stiff interior so that it bears weight while keeping its shape. Inner pockets add the ability to organize small belongings and leave space for large items to fill the main body. Subtle features protect your necessities from inclement weather and the bag is easy to open from the saddle. It mounts to the handlebars with either the Rixen + Kaul Klickfix System (detachable), or the Nitto F-15 frame (fixed). Both mounting designs place the bag flush with the top of the bars and add rigidity to make riding with forward weight responsive and secure.

The classic randonneur bag is boxy and rests on a traditional small front rack. The bag is held in place by an additional metal bracket that attaches to the headset or the faceplate of the stem, called a decaleur. Randonneuring demands steady cycling and riders look for fluid access to belongings without the need to slow or dismount. The bag should be stiff and stable on gravel terrain and chip seal and weather-tight through down-pours and snow.

If you are heading out on a bike packing adven-ture you should look for specific remote riding fea-tures. It is critical to minimize breakable parts by avoiding metal brackets and racks — one doesn’t want to have a mounting system fail in the middle of the wilderness.

Perched at the top of an alpine climb, I rifle through my Paloma handlebar bag for a

well-earned snack. A spork, multi-tool, camp knife and a little bottle of iodine tablets all stand at the ready in the handy interior pockets of the bag, while the rest of it is chalk-full of the daily essen-tials of adventuring by bicycle. For this eight-day circumnavigation of the Olympic Mountains, my bike is also outfitted with panniers and a saddle bag, but I have designated the invaluable space in front of my handlebars for my camera, sunscreen and the base layers I peel off as I work my way from ridge to ridge along foothills of the Northwest mountain range.

The most important features of any handlebar bag are:

1. Simple access to its contents2. Optimized use of handlebar space3. A secure and reliable mounting system

Easy access is a must. This minimizes stop-ping to pull out the basics along the way. Choose a bag that opens from the rider’s side and has a visible map case for queue sheets and charts. Another thing to consider: features like a zipper closure might be more challenging to open while riding than a basic flap.

The mounting design determines how stable the luggage is on the bicycle. Prioritize a bag that does not sway or rattle. There are a few common ways to mount a handlebar bag, the first being with straps: two that wrap around the bars and one that goes around the stem. The second is by using a specially designed metal frame; some can be installed to the bars and at the stem, while other designs mount to the brake bosses, depending on the make of the bag’s mounting system require-ments. Finally, there’s the randonneur rack and decaleur (quick-release) set-up.

When researching handlebar bags, weigh the importance of being able to detach the bag quickly for things like bringing it into a store to resupply food and other goodies. In many cases it can remain connected to the bicycle, but if you’re car-rying valuables, prioritize a bag that features a quick release mounting system.

For long distance riding and touring, size is a very important consideration. The ideal volume of

hAndleBAr BAgBy Martina Brimmer, Swift Industries

Evaluate and measure your handlebar set up before pur-chasing a bag. Photo courtesy of Swift Industries


Soft handlebar bags that also cradle a bedroll have been developed for mountain bike touring. These models mount to flat bars using straps and bring stability to the front load. Companies like Oveja Negra and Porcelain Rocket offer solid designs for singletrack touring. Bike packing gear tends to be modular, so bags and pouches can be added to the main set-up.Integration with your bicycle

The bag you choose will be influenced by your handlebar and brake set-up. Basics to consider when researching a front bag include:• The inside width of the drop bars• Accounting for brake lever, shifters and cables

to calculate if the bag will impede shifting• Cable routing may interfere with or be inhibited

by front luggage• Consider how a bag will affect your riding posi-

tion, especially if your hands most often rest on the flats of the bars

• Bar bags may not be compatible with cross-top/inline leversRiding with a front load will change the way

the bicycle steers. To avoid twitchy steering and

speed wobbles, try not to overload the bag. If experiencing a dramatic difference in handling, lighten the load. Because randonneur-style bags are supported with a rack, they can accommo-date more weight, but steering response to the additional weight may also be influenced by the bicycle’s geometry.

Handlebar bags are a great accessory to dis-tance or commuting cycling of any type, and are amazingly convenient for urban riding. They offer an easily accessible place for your essentials and provide the perfect spot for maps and cue sheets. The best designs make it easy to take the bag on and off and simple to carry over the shoulder when running errands or exploring.

Martina Brimmer is owner and co-founder of Swift Industries. She has been wrenching, pedaling, sew-ing and adventuring for over a decade. You’ll find her on mountain summits, pushing the limits of the Oregon outback and commuting through the city. All Swift Industries baggage are made in-house, tried and tested in the Pacific Northwest. Visit them in Ballard or at builtbyswift.com.

Handlebar bags are a great accessory to distance or commuting cycling of any type. Photo courtesy of Swift Industries

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sEriEsBcc super seriesMar 28–Oct 10Various, UT. Super Series. Events 100 miles or longer, some with shorter options. Not supported, bring money or food. Open to all, non-club members welcome. Membership: $20. Events on: 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 5/9, 5/23, 5/25, 6/13, 7/5, 7/12, 7/26, 8/1, 8/16, 8/23, 8/29, 10/10. Don Williams, bccutah.org

challenge series short courseMay 2–Aug 16Various, CO. 2-event series. 80-130 miles with challenging climbs. Overall season stand-ing calculated on time. Boulder Fearsome Five will be back in 2016 when the road is fixed. Events on: 5/2, 5/23. rmccrides.com

triple crown seriesJun 13–Sep 26Various, CO. 5-event series featuring the toughest of the RMCC Challenge Series. Timed one-day double centu-ries designed to push cyclists to the limit of endurance. Complete Joe, Death Ride and Grand Loop in a single calen-dar year and get the coveted Colorado Triple Crown finisher title. Overall season standing calculated on time. Events also part of Ultracycling Cup. Events on: 6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25, 8/29, 9/26. rmccrides.com

Mar 28: Winter escape 100 - BCC ssSt. George, UT. 100-mile self-supported ride from Convention Center to Zion Gate and back, with shorter options of 30 and 60 miles available. Start at 9am. Frankie Tate, Bonneville Cycling Club, 801-652-8343, bccutah.org

aprilApr 4: gran fondo las vegas Las Vegas, NV. Ride to Lovell Canyon and back, 100 miles, 8,000’ of climbing. Mini Fondo 70 miles with 6000’ of climbing. Competitive, amateur and rec-reational cyclists of all abilities welcome. Fully supported. Deb Bowling, Planet Ultra, 818-889-2453, granfondolasvegas.com

Apr 4: legacy 100 - BCC ssCenterville, UT. Self-supported. Start North Foxboro Legacy Park. Ride north around Station Park then loop back south to Jordan River Trail. 33 miles each loop, 3 makes a century. Flat. Food stops. Ride 1 or 2 loops for shorter distances. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

Apr 4: WsnM Moonlight ride Holloman AFB, NM. Dunes Drive open to bicycles for only 3 hours after dark. Lights and helmets mandatory. Reg. opens March 4,

Mar 21: Zion national Park loopSt. George, UT. 100km or 200km self-supported brevet from St. George through Zion Nat’l Park and around south end of St. George. Richard Stum, Salt Lake Randonneurs, 435-462-2275, saltlakerandos.org

Mar 22: free to Breathe Albuquerque Bike ride Albuquerque, NM. Choose 6-, 10- or 20-mile ride. Start/finish at National Hispanic Cultural Center. Start 8am with silent auction. Raises awareness and supports the movement to defeat lung cancer. Martín Leger, National Lung Cancer Partnership, 608-828-8852, freetobreathe.com

Mar 28: Potomac Awful BurgerMissoula, MT. 30th annual. Leave Eastgate Center, ride Hwy. 200 to Potomac for lunch at Cully’s Bar and Grill and back. Self-supported, 55 miles. John Crull, Missoulians On Bicycles, 406-543-3230, missoulabike.org

Mar 28: the Javelina Chase Duncan, AZ. Spectacular high desert ride during prime poppy season. Gran Fondo covers some of the most beautiful scen-ery the Southwest has to offer. 72.5-, 50- and 25-mile routes. 5km walk/run available. Fully supported. Benefits Javelina Chase Scholarship Fund. John Lieberenz, 575-358-2926, hstrial-javchase.homestead.com

MarchMar 21: tour de Cure - PhoenixPhoenix, AZ. Showcasing the splendor of the Sonoran Desert in full bloom. 10-mile residential route to a challenging 100-mile century. Fully supported. Start at REACH 11 Sports Complex. Mary Rein, American Diabetes Association of Arizona, 602-861-4731 x 7093, diabetes.org/phoenixtourdecure

Pedal amidst ranches and farms on the 24-mile route of the B Strong Ride (August 8, 2015). Photo courtesy B Strong Ride


reservations required. White Sands Nat’l Monument, 575-479-6124 x 236, nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm

Apr 5: horsetooth hop - PopulaireLongmont, CO. Scenic climbs over Horsetooth Reservoir Windsor loop. Open to all. Start 8:30am. 122km. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

Apr 11: el tour de Mesa Las Vegas, NV. Main events: 28 and 72 miles, two start locations. 2 fun rides (5 and 11 miles) and family activities. Steve Rivera, 520-745-2033, perimeterbicycling.com

Apr 11: Kersey KickLouisville, CO. A plains foray in Boulder, Weld and Larimer Counties. 200km brevet. Start 8am from US-36 Louisville-Superior exit. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

Apr 11: lolo luluMissoula, MT. Meet at Lolo Conoco at 10am, ride over the pass. Lunch at Lochsa Lodge and ride back. Views of Lolo Creek. 100 miles. Diana Bjorgen, Missoulians On Bicycles, 406-327-9697, missoulabike.org

Apr 11: spring tour de st. george CenturySt. George, UT. 30-, 80- and 100-mile routes start at St. George Town Square at 8am. Scenic landscapes of Sand Hollow State Park, Snow Canyon and the Gunlock Valley. Limit

1,500. Chip timing. Ryan Gurr, Red Rock Bicycles, 435-229-6251, spingeeks.com

Apr 11: Willard Bay & BeyondCenterville, UT. 100 and 200km out-and-back from Wal-Mart in Centerville, through Hooper, Willard Bay and Brigham City with a turnaround at Corinne. Self-supported. Richard Stum, Salt Lake Randonneurs, 435-462-2275, saltlakerandos.org

Apr 11: Willard Bay 100 - BCC ssCenterville, UT. Self-supported 100-mile ride with mild hills. Start 9am from Centerville JHS . Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

Apr 12: rhonde van BoiseBoise, ID. 65+ miles with 20 miles of climbing (8,500’). Group hill climb. Start at George’s on Front Street, 9:30am. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-371-5175, georgescycles.com

Apr 12–17: tour of the gila Silver City, NM. Ride through southwest New Mexico’s Gila Mountains on roads that climb, dive, twist and turn from start to finish. 325-425 miles over 6 days. Various departure dates. Lizard Head Cycling Guides, 970-728-5891, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

Apr 18–19: BP Ms 150Houston, TX. 2-day fundraising ride, 150 miles from Houston to Austin. Various start points,

first day ends in La Grange. MS Society, biketxh.nationalmssociety.org

Apr 18: falcon-limon-Kiowa triangleFalcon, CO. 200km brevet. A foray on the rolling plains east of Colorado Springs. Sign-in 7am. Start 8am from US-24 Safeway. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

Apr 18: salt lake City Marathon Bike tour Salt Lake City, UT. 25 miles through scenic and spectacular parts of Salt Lake Valley following the SLC marathon course. Part of marathon festivities. Open to all. Salt Lake City Marathon, saltlakecitymarathon.com

Apr 18: tailwind 100 - BCC ssProvo, UT. Start either in Provo or Odgen based on wind direc-tion. 100 miles with mild hills, self-supported. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, 801-641-4020, bccutah.org

Apr 18: tour de summerlinLas Vegas, NV. 40, 60, 80, 100 mile routes through picturesque Red Rock Canyon. Utilizes many miles of designated bike lanes. Fully supported. Benefits Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. Randy Mcghie, Great Rides, LLC, 702-252-8077 tourdesummerlin.com

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Apr 19: durango 100 gran fondo - d100Durango, CO. 50 or 100 miles, 4.091’ of elevation gain from Durango to Farmington on a mix of small country roads and back. Rest stops, SAG, prizes and more. Start/finish Santa Rita Park. Keith Ashmore, Colavita Southwest Cycling Team, 505-258-0592, durango100.com

Apr 25: frontrunner Metric CenturySalt Lake City, UT. 5th annual. Point to point 100km (62-mile) ride from Salt Lake City to Ogden. Return to Salt Lake City via UTA’s Front Runner® train. Matt Storms, For The Win Racing, LLC, 801-230-9270, frontrunnercentury.com

Apr 25: nebo gallivantNephi, UT. New event. 200 and 300km brevets. Self-supported loop from Nephi through sce-nic Sanpete Country and west through Eureka, near shores of Utah Lake and back. Mt. Nebo in plain view. Richard Stum, Salt Lake Randonneurs, 435-462-2275, saltlakerandos.org

Apr 25: rawhide rambleLongmont, CO. 200km bre-vet from Longmont through Masonville, over Horsetooth Reservoir, up to northern Larimer County and the Rawhide Powerplant. Start 8am. Self-supported. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

April 25: Zion gran fondoSpringdale, UT. Lollipop-shaped 77-mile route including Quail Creek and Sand Hollow State Parks. Century option into Zion Nat’l Park. Spectacular views. Fully supported. Chip-timed. Planet Ultra, 818-889-2453, planetultra.com

Apr 26: tour de optimismLas Cruces, NM. 50 and 100 km rides. Start 8am at the Arrowhead Park Early College HS. Rest stops, gear drop and SAG sup-port. Can’t ride? Register for the Couch Potato category and someone will “carry” you on ride day. Diane Wilson, Las Cruces Optimist Club, 575-640-1814, lcoptimistclub.org

Apr 27–May 6: northern new Mexico Classic Albuquerque, NM. 572 miles, 10 days. Embrace the Enchanted Circle and explore well beyond through San Luis Valley north-ward into Colorado, visit Great Sand Dunes Nat’l Park and then challenge the mighty south-ern San Juans that guard the approach to Chama. Timberline Adventures, 800-417-2453, timbertours.com

MayMay 2: gran fondo Moab Moab, UT. Timed event going from the beautiful red rocks along the Colorado River over

the La Sal mountains. 60 miles with 5,500’ of climbing. Ride it for fun or race your friends. Benefits Moab Trail Alliance. Billy, Poison Spider Bicycles, 435-259-7882, poisonspiderbicycles.com/ granfondomoab

May 2: Biker’s edge Cinco de Mayo Century Kaysville, UT. Fully supported 100- and 50-mile ride starting in Kaysville at 7:30am. For every level of rider. Community fun ride with great food. Free. Limit 300. Taylor Arnold, Biker’s Edge, 801-544-5300, bebikes.com

May 2–3: Colorado front range flecheVarious, CO. Teams to set departure and routes. Must be at least 360+km long, 24-hour limit. Recommended start between 7-8am on Saturday. Lights required. ACP sanctioned. Finish in Louisville. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

May 2: Community day gran fondo Nampa, ID. 5-mile family ride (10am), 32 miles (9am) or metric century (8am). Participants in the longest rides receive goody bag and post-ride meal. Start/finish at Ford Idaho Center. Benefits Boys and Girls Club of Nampa. Melissa Gentry, Boys & Girls Club of Nampa, 208-461-7203, bgcnampa.org

May 2: Biker’s edge Cinco de Mayo Centurylocation: Kaysville, UTorganizer: Biker’s EdgeWebsite: bebikes.comdistance (mi)/elevation (ft): 50/604, 100/1635services: mechanical, jersey for salesponsors: America First Credit Union, Enve, Clif

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As a thank you to its great and loyal customers, Biker’s Edge Bike Shop in Kaysville, UT puts on the annual Cinco de Mayo Century for free to all participants. However, riders are limited to 300, so those interested must act fast! Routes are designed to encourage everyone to get out into the commu-nity and meet fellow cyclists. Both courses are incredibly flat, the 50-mile only rising to 604’ and the 100-mile 1,635’. The 50-mile riders head north to Hooper and back, while the cen-tury first go south to Salt Lake City International Airport before looping up on the route to Hooper. After the ride, amazing prizes are raffled away including a brand new Enve 4.5 SES wheel system. All donations collected from the raffle goes to supporting the local high school mountain bike teams. Pre-registration only.

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May 2: golden Anti-gravity epic CenturyGolden, CO. Two courses: AntiGravity Epic Century, 115 miles, 15,000’ of climbing on paved and gravel roads. Mini-Epic is 82 miles, 10,000’. Limit 12 hrs. Brevet-style event. Part of Challenge Series Short Course. Mark Lowe, Rocky Mountain CC, rmccrides.com

May 2: nM law enforcement Memorial ride (nMle)Albuquerque, NM. Ride honor-ing New Mexico’s fallen officers. 30km or 100km to Santa Fe. Start 8am downtown. Return travel included. Fully sup-ported. Benefits Albuquerque PD Chaplain Unit Fund. Patrick Hernandez, nmlememorialride.org

May 2: rose hill rally Grand Junction, CO. Family-oriented, fully supported ride through scenic farm country around Grand Junction and Fruita. 31-, and 62-mile routes. Meals and rest stops. Start at Canyon View Park 7-9am. Benefits Rose Hill Hospitality House. Ed Lipton, St. Mary’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, 970-242-5940, stmarygj.org

May 3–8: Bryce & Zion St. George, UT. Gorgeous Bryce and Zion Nat’l Parks are the perfect place for a tour. Sun-Fri. Average 35 miles per day. All levels. Most meals included. Other dates available. Bicycle Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com

May 3–8: redrock Canyons tour Grand Junction, CO. Ride through Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. 300-420 miles. Also available throughout the year. Lizard Head Cycling Guides, 970-728-5891, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

May 6: Bergen Park to echo lakeBergen Park, CO. 37 miles, 4,100’ elevation gain. Start at Bergen Park and Ride at 9:30am. Helmets required. Elaine Morin, Team Evergreen Bicycle Club, 720-234-8416, teamevergreen.org

May 9: Backroads of the great Basin & 6-valley tourSaratoga Springs, UT. Starting in Saratoga Springs, 100, 200 and 400km routes make clock-wise loop around the Oquirrh Mountains, just west of Salt Lake City, returning back to Saratoga Springs. 6-Valley Tour makes an additional 200km counter-clock-wise loop around Utah Lake. Self-supported. Richard Stum, Salt Lake Randonneurs, 435-462-2275, saltlakerandos.org

May 9: Black forestLittleton, CO. 300km. A rollerfest straddling the spine of Palmer Divide. ACP brevet. Lights required. Start 5am at Mineral and Santa Fe Park and Ride. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

May 9–10: georgetown lake loopMissoula, MT. 28th annual. Start at Dear Lodge, ride to Anaconda

and up to Georgetown Lake. Spend night in Philipsburg. Complete loop on Sunday through Drummond. 110 miles both days. Julie Juck, Missoulians On Bicycles, missoulabike.org

May 9–10: gila inner loop super tourSilver City, NM. 2-day ride. Day 1: 40 miles from Silver City, NM on the Gila Inner Loop Scenic Byway with moderate to steep climbs and descents. Day 2: Mimbres River Valley back to Silver City, 34 miles. Daily options for longer rides. Fully supported. Richard Cullison, New Mexico Touring Society, nmts.org

May 9: goldilocks salt lakeS. Jordan, UT. Fully supported women’s only ride. 30-, 60- and 100-mile routes. Mix of urban and rural roads through south-west Salt Lake Valley. Starts in Daybreak Community 7am. T-shirt, swag, lunch and finish line party. Limit 1300. Dani Lassiter, Brooksee, LLC, 801-635-9422, goldilocksride.com

May 9: springville to nephi - BCC ssSpringville, UT. 100 miles. Meet at Cracker Barrel and ride tthrough goshen canyon to Mona and Nephi and back through the orchard. Self-supported, non-members welcome. Start 9am. Shorter options available. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

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May 9–10: stoKrLibby, MT. 20th annual two-day loop in scenic western Montana. Homemade food, no traffic, fantastic community support. Benefits Kootenai Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity. Limit 400. Lottery reg. Susie Rice, 406-293-2441, stokr.org

May 10–16: epic Bike 5 national Parks Zion Nat’l Park, UT. 5 Nat’l Parks and scenic byways in 6 days. Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase Escalante, Capitol Reef and Lake Powell. 435 miles, 29,000’ eleva-tion gain. Also available 9/13-19 and 9/27-10/3. Cycling Escapes, 714-267-4591, CyclingEscapes.com

May 10–15: Whiterock Canyons tour Grand Junction, CO. Travel the deserts, canyons and mountains in the spectacular Southwest. 250-375 miles in 6 days. Also available in May, June, September and October. Lizard

Head Cycling Guides, 970-728-5891, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

May 15: Bike to Work dayVarious. Ride your bike to work. Stop at any of the commuter booths along the way. Check with your local clubs and bike shops. bikeleague.org

May 16: randy Wirth Memorial rideLogan, UT. 50-miles ride show-casing Randy’s favorite routes in Cache Valley. Start 10am. Greg Parry, 435-750-0193, caffeibis.com

May 16: gran fondo salt lakeSalt Lake City, UT. 35, 65 and 100 miles. Start/finish at Utah State Fairpark. Optional KOM/QOM challenge ride for the climb-ers. Timed, fully supported aid stations, SAG, finish line meal. Classic & Custom Bike Show at the finish line. Benefits Bike Utah and Team Kid Courage.

Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, GranFondoSaltLake.com

May 16: Moonshadows in MoabMoab, UT. Tentative date. Watch the full moon rise briskly above the mountains, take in the sweet sage of the desert as you make your way to the Earth’s edge overlooking the Colorado River 2,000’ below. Fully supported, 44- or 62-mile options, 6pm-midnight. Beth Logan, Skinny Tire Events, 435-260-8889, skinnytireevents.com

May 16: ride for the Pass

Aspen, CO. Follow the tradi-tional route from the Winter Gate to the Independence Ghost Town approx. 10 miles east up Highway 82 on Independence Pass. 2,500 feet of elevation, from 8,550’ to 11,100’. Benefits Independence Pass Foundation. Dina Belmonte, Independence Pass Foundation, 970-379-1222, independencepass.org

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May 16: Palisade gran fondoPalisade, CO. New event. 39 or 68 miles with high point at 6,170’ elevation. Starts at Peachbowl Park. Melissa, 970-464-7458, palisadegranfondo.com

May 16: Poudre Canyon - shortLouisville, CO. 300, 400 and 600km ACP brevet. Horsetooth - Poudre Canyon. Add Wellington for the 400 and Kersey for the 600. Start 4am at US-36 Louisville/Superior exit. Light and reflective gear required. Self-supported. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

May 16: rupert Century Bikes for Kids Rupert, ID. 33-mile scenic loop starting from Rupert Square along country roads to Walcott State Park. BBQ and music fol-low. Benefits Bikes for Kids. Start 9am. Ken Stephens, Southern Idaho Cycling Klub, 208-260-2453, sick-riders.com

May 16: Cycle for independenceBoise, ID. 10-, 25-mile and metric century. Start/finish at Riverglen Junior High School. Supported. Benefits Treasure Valley Chapter of National Federation of the Blind of Idaho. tvcblindidaho.org.

May 16: triple C Bike ride Broomfield, CO. Aka the Colorado Coal Century. 43-, 63- and 100-mile options. Start 7am, courses close 4pm. Good for new century riders, triathletes

and roadies. Swag bag and lunch at the festival of food, fun and music at the finish. Benefits A Precious Child. Bill, Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing, 720-402-1027, 3cbikeride.com

May 17: McKee Classic Bike tour Loveland, CO. Celebrating 27 years, the MCBT features 62-, 37-, 30- and 10-mile routes through the beautiful foothills of Larimer County. All rides begin/end at McKee Medical Center. McKee Medical Center Foundation, 907-635-4001, McKeeFoundation.com

May 17: santa fe Century + gran fondoSanta Fe, NM. 30th annual. 20-, 50- and 103-mile routes, plus timed Medio (50 miles) and Gran Fondo (103 miles). Flat, rolling terrain. Moderate hills. Includes water bottle, numbers, maps, route marking, rest stops, SAG. See 103 miles of history pass under your wheels. Willard Chilcott, santafecentury.com

May 20: ride of silenceVarious. Cyclists worldwide take to the roads in silent procession to honor cyclists killed or injured while riding on public roadways. Many locations in each state. See website for location near you. Start 7pm. rideofsilence.org

May 21–Jun 10: Middle America tour Albuquerque, NM. 1,372 miles to Champaign, IL. Fully support-ed. Relaxed pace, spectacular scenery. Rest day in Santa Fe.

Cross Roads, 800-971-2453, crossroadscycling.com

May 22–23: double 400 and triple 600 loopNephi, UT. 407 and 600km bre-vet. Self-supported. Head south through central Utah to Junction and Richfield. Includes Yuba Res Express, Rock Candy Rumble and Ultimate ULCER perma-nents. Richard Stum, Salt Lake Randonneurs, 435-462-2275, saltlakerandos.org

May 23: foothill ClimbfestLittleton, CO. 81 miles, 8,000’ of climbing. Start 8am from Ken Caryl Park and Ride. Deer Creek Canyon, Black Mountain/Brook Forest, Parmalee Gulch Road, High Drive and Brook Forest/Black Mountain in reverse. Part of Challenge Series Short Course. Charlie Henderson, Rocky Mountain CC, 720-480-9714, rmccrides.com

May 23: iron horse Classic - Citizens tours Durango, CO. 50-mile Classic route from Durango to the histori-cal mining town of Silverton over 2 mountain passes at 10,000’. Food and celebration at finish. Also, 25-mile Quarter Horse to Purgatory. Benefits Mercy Health Foundation and community organizations. Closed road, no technical support. Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, 970-259-4621, ironhorsebicycleclassic.com

May 23: little red Pre-ride - BCC ssMendon, UT. Self-supported 100 miles starting at midpoint of the route. Event of the year for Cache Valley. Pre-ride the

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Little Red route with a detour to Caspers. Start 9am. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

May 23–25: luna lake tour Memorial WeekendSpringerville, AZ. 166 miles of rural roads through quiet towns of Quemado, Reserve and Luna, NM. Runs through Gila and Apache National Forests. Starts in Springerville, AZ. Fully sup-ported. GABA, 520-977-3018, bikegaba.org

May 24–29: santa fe - taos tour Santa Fe, NM. 6 days. Ride New Mexico’s high desert, includ-ing Bandelier Nat’l Monument and Enchanted Circle. Explore ancient cliff dwellings, world famous art and culture. Also available in September. Bicycle Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com

May 25: evergreenhealth 7 hills of KirklandKirkland, WA. 16th edition. Renowned for scenic and chal-lenging routes (40, 60, or 100 miles), delicious food and more. Great support, scenery and hills. Staged at Kirkland Marina Park. Benefits Attain Housing work to assist King County families facing homelessness. Karen Granger, Attain Housing, 425-576-9531 x 104, 7hillskirkland.org

May 25: Memorial day to Antelope - BCC ssAntelope Island, UT. Memorial Day. Open to all. 4 mild hills, 100 miles. Route goes to Garr Ranch on the Island. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

May 30: ride for the AngelsCopperton, UT. 6th annual. 25 or 50 miles and metric century start at Copperton Park. The 25 ascends 1,096’. Includes T-shirt, swag, post-ride picnic.

Mark Kristensen, Angel’s Hands Foundation, 801-280-1801, angelshands.org

May 30: royal Athletic Century epic ride (rACer)Roy, UT. Comfortable ride through Weber and Davis County in prime summer weather. Exciting mixture of plains and hills of northern Utah. Fully sup-ported, lunch for 73- and 103-mile routes. Finish line celebra-tion and BBQ. Start 7am. Tim Bell, Roy High School, 801-430-5968, theracer.org

May 30–31: tour of the swan river valley (tosrv)Missoula, MT. 2-day fun, chal-lenging 226-mile tour along Blackfoot and Clearwater Rivers to Seeley Lake, Bigfork and back along Flathead Lake. Food stops and baggage shuttle. 1-day option with shuttle avail-able. Limit 200. Tim Marchant, Missoulians On Bicycles, 406-250-7228, missoulabike.org

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May 30: tour de BrewtahSalt Lake City, UT. Tentative date. The tour provides cyclists with a fun, meaningful event, engaging with Utah’s craft breweries while supporting local nonprofit organi-zations. Tim Stempl, 602-463-1547, tourdebrewtah.org

May 31: Cafe velo tri lakes gran fondoMonument, CO. 3rd annual. Ride a scenic section of north-ern El Paso County. Do 1 loop (22 miles) or all 5 (110 miles and 9,110’ of elevation gain). Fully supported with police at key intersections. Cool swag, BBQ. Benefits local youth/Junior cyclists. 719-772-6102, cafevelobikes.com

JunEJun 4–6: MoABAMoab, UT. 3-day ride with options for mountain biking. Les Titus, 801-654-1144, moabmoaba.com

Jun 6: Bear lake Monster CenturyMontpelier, ID. 100-, 62- and 40-mile fully supported rides. Add 20 miles and 2000’ climb to Minnetonka Cave for prizes and BBQ. Utah’s best century ride is in Idaho. bearlakeendurance.com/century

Jun 6: Buena vista Bike fest (BvBf) Buena Vista, CO. 35, 50, 62, and 100 miles. Breathtaking views along Collegiate Peaks, Turquoise Lake and the Mineral Belt Trail including the historic Leadville Mining District. Fully supported. Benefits cycling advo-cacy groups and charities. Tim Lopez, Colorado Springs Cycling Club, bvbf.org

Jun 6: CoCo Century Ordway, CO. Century ride on flat rural roads of southeast Colorado past farms, ranch land and through 9 small towns. 10- and 45-mile route options. Start at Crowley High School Football Field. Jerry Davis, Arkansas Valley Hospice, 719-267-3544, facebook.com/pages/COCO-Century/282047005187427

Jun 6–12: Cycle utah 1 St. George, UT. Stellar tour through unique canyons and cliffs. Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Staircase and Cedar Parks Nat’l Monument. Fully supported. Adventure Cycling Association, 800-744-2453, adventurecycling.org

Jun 6–8: death ride tour - ride for life Silverton, CO. 3-day tour, 232-mile ride over 5 mountain passes with 16,500’ of climbing. Pedal through the beautiful San Juan Mountains with a small group of bicycle enthusiasts (limited to 275) while supporting the ALS Association. Barry Sopinsky, Death Ride Tour Inc., 720-320-3375, deathridetour.com

Jun 6: lefthand CanyonLouisville, CO. 400km. ACP brevet. Start 4am at US-36 Louisville-Superior exit. Climb Lefthand Canyon (4,500’ of climbing), descend St. Vrain Canyon, climb Carter Lake and south Horsetooth Reservoir. Route may change. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

Jun 6: little red riding hood (lrrh)Lewiston, UT. Women only. Fully supported, non-competitive. 27-, 36-, 50-, 70- and 100-mile options. The 100 miles through Cache Valley has 4 mild hills, no big climbs. Meet at Lewiston Rodeo Grounds. Benefits Huntsman Cancer Foundation. Limit 3,500. Liesa Sandall, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

Jun 6: Pedal 4 Possible New event. 10, 50, 100km and 100 miles along the Front Range. Staged at Colorado Technology Center. Post-race party. Fully supported. Tag-along allowed on 10km course only. Min. fundraising. Benefits Craig Hospital’s patients after spinal cord or brain injury. craighospital.org/pedal4possible

Jun 6: Pony express CenturySaratoga Springs, UT. Century starts at Saratoga Springs and roughly follows the Pony Express route past Faust, to Rush Valley, and back. Dan Burton, Epic Biking, 801-653-2039, epicbiking.com

Jun 6: ride the gapParowan, UT. Ride the Parowan Gap where beauty couples with cosmic phenomena. Travel through time and see what ancient people have left behind. Fully supported, perfect weather. 30-, 55- and 100-mile options. Start 8am. Limit 1,500. Ryan Gurr, SpinGeeks, 435-674-3185, spingeeks.com

Jun 7: America’s Most Beautiful ride Lake Tahoe, NV. 24th annual. 72 and 100 miles, boat cruise and 35-mile fun ride. Fully supported with rest stops, tech support and SAG. Post-ride pool party and meal. Curtis Fong, 800-565-2704, bikethewest.com

Jun 7–13: Colorado Cols Silver City, NM. Stunning route through southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. 300-485

Ride the heart of the old west on the Desperado Dual on July 18, 2015. Photo courtesy Desperado Dual

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miles in 7 days. Also offered June to September. Lizard Head Cycling Guides, 970-728-5891, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

Jun 7: ridge at 38 fun rideWheat Ridge, CO. Tentative. Paul Balguer, 303-883-5026, coloradocycling.org

Jun 7: subaru elephant rock Castle Rock, CO. 32-, 62- or new 100-mile courses with rolling hills, high plains and canyons. Paved roads and bike paths. 8-mile family ride. Starts/ends at the Events Center at Douglas County Fairgrounds. Scot Harris, elephantrockride.com

Jun 7–12: yellowstone national Park Bike tourBelgrade, MT. 5 nights of lodg-ing, 6 days of meals, guide ser-vice, entrance fees, daily lunch, energy food, liquid refreshments, shuttles and mechanical support. Other dates available. John Humphries, Lizard Head

Cycling Guides, 970-728-5891, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

Jun 8: red rock randonnee seriesKanab, UT. 400km brevet. Cedar City - Panguitch - Kanab. 600km goes deep in Zion park and Bryce Canyon and include lots of climbing. 1,000km goes to Grand Canyon. 1,200km pos-sible. Richard Stum, Salt Lake Randonneurs, 435-462-2275, saltlakerandos.org

Jun 11–19: rocky Mountain tour Salt Lake City, UT. Tackle the Wasatch Mountains, Soldier Summit, past Book Cliffs and north of Arches Nat’l Park. Challenging at times, rolling to fin-ish in Pueblo, CO. 601 miles over 9 days. Bill Lannon, America By Bicycle, 888-797-7057, abbike.com

Jun 12–13: rockwell relayMoab, UT. 4-person relay, 3 legs per rider, covering 528 miles

(average 44 miles/leg). Moab to St. George. Goes through 2 Nat’l Parks. Multiple start times at Swanny Park. Tyler Servoss, 801-888-3233, rockwellrelay.com

Jun 12–14: rtr Prologue rideGunnison, CO. 50 participants ride with celebrities while treated to premier accommodations, private breakfast, massage, bike fit, 5-star dining, swag and entry in RTR. $2,500 donation goes to Denver Post Community Foundation. Denver Newspaper Agency, 303-954-6700, ridetherockies.com

Jun 13: Aspen gran fondo Aspen, CO. 50-mile ride that follows some of the USA Pro Challenge Stage 1 and 2 routes. Something for everyone, steep climbs, to flat and beautiful scen-ery. Aspen Silver Cycling, 970-429-2093, aspenrecreation.com

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Jun 13: Bike for Kids idaho Idaho Falls, ID. Snake River Landing. Fully supported 15-, 30- 65- and 100-mile routes. Also 2- or 4-mile family ride. BBQ and carnival, T-shirt and activities. Benefits Children with Disabilities Foundation. Kristy Meckelsen, Children with Disabilities Foundation, 208-522-1205, bikeforkidsidaho.com

Jun 13–14: Colorado high Country double CenturyBoulder, CO. Challenging new point-to-point from Boulder to Steamboat Springs on some of northern Colorado’s less trav-eled roads. Climb 1,200’ over 207 miles, crosses Continental Divide twice (Muddy and Rabbit

Ears passes). Start 4am at Eben G. Fine Park, end in Steamboat Springs. Reg. closes 6/11. Limit 16 hours. Part of Triple Crown Series. Mark Lowe, Rocky Mountain CC, rmccrides.com

Jun 13–19: Cycle utah 2 St. George, UT. Stellar tour through unique canyons and cliffs. Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Staircase and Cedar Parks Nat’l Monument. Fully supported. Adventure Cycling Association, 800-744-2453, adventurecycling.org

Jun 13–20: denver Post ride the rockies (rtr) Grand Junction, CO. 30th annual. Ride through the iconic Colorado Nat’l Monument, venture across the Grand Mesa, Curecanti Nat’l

Recreation Area, Blue Mesa Reservoir and Royal George Bridge & Park, climb Cottonwood Pass and Hardscrabble Pass. 7 days, 465 miles and 40,537’ vertical. Benefits The Denver Post Community Foundation. Liz Brown, Denver Newspaper Agency, 303-954-6700, ridetherockies.com

Jun 13: dirt Bag dash gravel grinder Charity rideMountain Home, ID. Scenic dirt roads in the Danskin Mountains. Fully supported, very low traffic, multiple distances including 23 or 42 miles. Raise money for S.H.E. Therapy. Post-race meal, raffle and more. James Lang, Dirt Bag Promotions, 208-695-0816, dirtbagdash.com

Jun 13: fremont Area road tour (fArt)Lander, WY. In conjunction with BrewFest. New routes including a century-ish distance. Nyssa, Lander Cycling Club, landercycling.org

Jun 13: g’Knight ride Longmont, CO. Celebration of cycling. Kids festival, 1, 3 and 12 miles. Expo, kids course, food, music and beer garden. Scott, Bicycle Longmont, facebook.com/GKnightRide

Jun 13: lemhi valley CenturySalmon, ID. 100-mile ride from Reno Point to Salmon or 65 miles from Gilmore Summit to Salmon (all downhill) along majestic Lemhi Valley. Shuttle to start at Salmon City Park near

Men will do anything on July 11, 2015 to join the fun on Tour de Ladies. Photo courtesy Tour de Ladies

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Sacajawea Center provided. Fully supported, BBQ. Denise Shirmer, 208-303-0106, lemhivalleycenturyride.weebly.com

Jun 13: Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s Lone Tree, CO. Start at Sweetwater Park. New courses: 10 miles on Centennial Trail, 60- and 100- mile loops. Ride on scenic roads along the foothills south of Denver. Min. fundrais-ing $150. Benefits Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research. Mark Halberg, 3 4 Fighting Parkinson’s, 888-548-3002, pedaling4parkinsons.org

Jun 13: Provo A go-go - BCC ssDraper, UT. Self-supported, mildly hilly 100-mile ride south from Draper Park at 9am. Goes through Lehi Provo to Spanish Fork and back. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

Jun 13: tour de Cure - utah Brigham City, UT. Designed to inspire beginning cyclists and challenge avid riders. 9-mile family fun ride, 30-, 55-, 75-mile routes and full century. Min $200 fundraising. Melissa Baucom, American Diabetes Association - Utah Chapter, 801-363-3024 x 7071, diabetes.org/utahtour

Jun 13: tour de Cure - Albuquerque Century Bernalillo, NM. Tentative date. 25-, 50-, 65- and 100-mile routes. Also, 10-mile fun family

ride on flat roads and bike paths. Start at Balloon Fiesta Park. Ron Guerrero, Heart Hospital of NM, 505-266-5716 x7132, tour.diabetes.org

Jun 14–Aug 3: Across America north Astoria, OR. Terrific touring pace for cyclists who want to see the U.S. from their saddle or have dreamed of riding coast-to-coast. 3,667 miles, 75 miles/day aver-age. Fully supported. America By Bicycle, 888-797-7057, abbike.com

Jun 14: eddy randoMass start gran fondo, 66-mile loop through scenic and green rolling hills. Includes 7 miles of dirt. Start 8am. Free, donation accept-ed to cover cost of rest stops food. Steel bikes old and new welcome. creeksidebikes.com

Jun 14–19: grand illinois trail and Parks (gitAP)Dixon, IL. Scenic, energizing, down home fun on a bike. Tasty food, good fellowship and cause. Heading to northwest Illinois for 6-day loop on country roads and the Great River Trail. Chuck Oestreich, 309-788-1845, bikelib.org

Jun 15: Chugwater tour de ChiliChugwater, WY. Tentative date. 10, 24 or 45km followed by Chili Cook-off event. Camping avail-able. Benefits the Chugwater Schools Booster Club. Brandon Ray, 405-202-4310, bit.ly/tourdechili

Jun 19–28: san Juan MountainsGunnison, CO. Travel through historic mining and railroad towns in the “Switzerland of America.” Daily mileages aver-age over 80 with nearly 6,000’ of climbing daily. Advanced/expert. Tom Groves, Colorado HeartCycle Association, heartcycle.org

Jun 20: Coldwell Banker denver Century Denver, CO. Beautiful views and diverse neighborhoods along the Front Range of Metro Denver. 4 courses: 25-, 50-, 75-, and 100-mile options. Start/finish at the Shops at Northfield Stapleton. Fully supported. Post-ride celebration. Deirdre Moynihan, 720-292-2900, denvercenturyride.com

Jun 20: huntsman 140Salt Lake City, UT. Held on the last day of cancer survivor Jeff Warren’s epic ride from Reno, Nevada. 1, 25, 50, 75, or 140 miles out and back. Start at Huntsman Cancer Institute. 140-mile option point-to-point starts in Delta. Jen Murano-Tucker, Huntsman Cancer Foundation, 801-584-5815, huntsman140.com

Jun 20–27: Montana Big sky CountryBozeman, MT. One week through Big Sky Country’s spec-tacular mountain ranges and broad scenic valleys. Average 50 miles per day. Adventure Cycling Association, 800-755-2453, adventurecycling.org

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June 27: tour de Prairie location: Cheyenne, WYorganizer: City of Cheyenne Parks & Recreation DepartmentWebsite: cheyennecity.orgdistance (mi)/elevation (ft): 25, 50, 75, 100/2000services: breakfast, lunch, mechanical, T-shirt, swag, SAG, rest stops, transportationsponsors: Holly Frontier Refining Co.

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Starting in the state capitol, this ride will boost appreciation of the diverse landscapes and diverse scenery the region has to offer. Found on the 25-mile route, a wind-turbine farm in Wyoming’s ranching land and open plains underscores the importance of the state’s natural resources. Stop by Curt Gowdy State Park while on the 50-mile, and enjoy the wide shoulder road to Medicine Bow National Forest (75 miles). For everyone, the journey begins up scenic Happy Jack Road, the original link between Cheyenne and Laramie before Lincoln Highway and I-80. Century riders cross I-80 at its highest point (8,640’), and enjoy a great view of the 13-foot bronze Lincoln Bust at the summit, commemorating the visionary behind the first transcontinental highway. For riders who choose to ride all 100 miles, the elevation gain makes the ride not only beautiful, but challenging.

$35.00 registration fee, includes breakfast, lunch, goody bag, and fully stocked rest areas

every 12.5 miles on the course.The course follows Wyoming Highway 210, Happy Jack Road.

Long Course Ride leaves at 6:30am

Registration at cheyennecity.org or at Active.com

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Jun 20: Mountain top experience ride Woodland Park, CO. Beautiful century ride through Colorado history. 50, 75 or 106 miles. Fully supported. Great SAG support, lunch, beer garden, massages, T-shirt. Benefits Teller County Youth Cycling programs. Deborah Maresca, Mountain Top Cycling Club, 719-689-3435, mountaintopcyclingclub.com

Jun 20–21: Poudre Canyon - longLouisville, CO. 400, 600, 1,000km ACP brevet. Horsetooth - Poudre Canyon and Wellington for the 400. Add Kersey for the 600, Ft. Morgan, Big Thompson for the 1,000km. Start 4am at US-36 Louisville/Superior exit. Light and reflective gear required. Self-supported. John

Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

Jun 20: spinderella ridePocatello, ID. Women’s ride featuring 5 scenic routes from 10, 22, 50, 70 and 100 miles. 60-mile 2-person relay. Century group start 6am at Ross Park. Swag bag, T-shirt, finish line festival. Fully supported. Danae Young, Pocatello Women’s Cycling, 208-221-9300, spinderellaride.com

Jun 20: starlight spectacular Colorado Springs, CO. 14- and 22-mile rides through the Garden and city. Longer routes include loop through Garden of the Gods. All ages. Prizes for best illuminated bike and best cos-tume. Benefits Trails and Open Space Coalition. Trails and Open

Space Coalition, 719-633-6884, trailsandopenspaces.org

Jun 20: three KingsNorth Salt Lake, UT. Offers some of the steepest climbs of the season. Choose to tackle 1, 2, or 3 kings. Cash prizes. Matt Jensen, 801-550-0778, threekings.nslcity.org

Jun 20: tour of the Carson valley Genoa, NV. Mormon Station State Park. Fully supported 11-mile family ride, 20-, 44- and 60-mile options. SAG, post- ride BBQ, and live entertainment. Curtis Fong, Bike The West, 800-565-2704, bikethewest.com

Jun 21–27: Bicycle tour of Colorado Canon City, CO. 7-day fully supported tour in the Rocky

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Mountains. Camping, baggage transport, route maps, road markings, aid stations every 15-30 miles, repair services, medical support. 303-985-1180, bicycletourcolorado.com

Jun 21: femme / véloHamilton, MT. 100km cyclo-sportif ride through the Bitteroot Valley. Also workshops, food and entertainment during the week-end. femmevelous.com

Jun 21: golden gran fondoGolden, CO. 20, 60 and 90 miles. Follow the roads used in historic bicycle races such as the Coors Classic to Lookout Mountain and Peak to Peak Hwy. Lung busting ascent, alpine vistas and spectacular views. Reg. deadline 6/16. National Championships Series. GFNCS, 765-247-2453, granfondonation-alchampionshipseries.com

Jun 21: ronde van KetchumKetchum, ID. Starts at Durance. Loop of roads in Warm Springs,

then north on Trail Creek in Sun Valley, loop around Elkhorn, finish at Elephant’s Perch to ride almost all hills in the area. 122km/1433m climbing. $20. Pre-reg. only. Sign up at the Perch or Durance. Richard Feldman, 208-726-7693, usacycling.org

Jun 21–26: spanish Peaks and great sand dunes Colorado Springs, CO. Explores this remote region’s biological diversity, history and scenic beauty. Ride the cradle of Colorado’s Hispanic culture, Colorado’s oldest town and sum-mit Pike’s Peak. Intermediate to advanced. Other dates available in April to August. Lizard Head Cycling Guides, 970-728-5891, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

Jun 23–Jul 2: northern rockies ride Boise, ID. Ride through Snake River Valley, up the Grand Tetons to Casper, WY. 711 miles, 8 riding days. Bill Lannon, America By

Bicycle, 888-797-7057, abbike.com

Jun 27: vuelta a KeystoneKeystone, CO. 90- , 60-, 20-mile options beginning in Keystone. Routes go around Lake Dillon through Frisco, up to Montezuma and back. The long course also goes up and down Loveland Pass. Post-event expo and BBQ. Rob Quinn, 303-522-0010, vueltakeystone.com

Jun 27: holly frontier tour de Prairie Cheyenne, WY. 22nd annual. 25-, 50-, 75- and 100-mile options, all start at Lions Park. Well-supported for riders of all skills and ages. Part of 33rd Annual Holly Frontier Superday events. Kari Kivisto, Cheyenne Parks & Recreation Department, 307-637-6423, cheyennecity.org

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GRAN FONDO KOOTENAIGRAN FONDO KOOTENAIJune 27-28, 2015Kruise the Koocanusa!Climb the Cabinets!!Attack the Yaak!!!

GRAN FONDO KOOTENAIGRAN FONDO KOOTENAIGRAN FONDO KOOTENAIGRAN FONDO KOOTENAIA fully supported, 2-day cycling event

between Libby & Eureka, Montana

Stellar climbs, thrilling descents, fantastic scenery… and no cars!

Proceeds benefit local charities

June 27-28, 2015June 27-28, 2015Kruise the Koocanusa!Climb the Cabinets!!Attack the Yaak!!!

June 27-28, 2015June 27-28, 2015June 27-28, 2015June 27-28, 2015June 27-28, 2015June 27-28, 2015Kruise the Koocanusa!Climb the Cabinets!!Attack the Yaak!!!

GRAN FONDO KOOTENAIGRAN FONDO KOOTENAIGRAN FONDO KOOTENAIGRAN FONDO KOOTENAIGRAN FONDO KOOTENAIA fully supported, 2-day cycling event

between Libby & Eureka, Montana



A fully supported, 2-day cycling event between Libby & Eureka, Montana



For more info: gfkootenai.com or 406.241.2829 For more info: gfkootenai.com or 406.241.2829 For more info: gfkootenai.com or 406.241.2829 For more info: gfkootenai.com or 406.241.2829 For more info: gfkootenai.com or 406.241.2829

Jun 27: Bike Ms Colorado - 1 day Fort Collins, CO. Choose the 30- or 50-mile options. Start/finish on CSU campus, join the 2-day riders for end of day celebra-tion. Course open 9am. Benefits Colorado-Wyoming MS chapter. Alexis Johnson, National MS Society, CO/WY Chapter, 303-698-5430, bikemscolorado.org

Jun 27–28: Bike Ms: Colorado Westminster, CO. 2-day ride. Saturday: 68-, 73- or 100-mile routes. Sunday: 66 or 75 miles. Enjoy majestic scenery while riding to Ft. Collins for the night, return via different route. All levels, age 12+. Limit 3000. 1-day option (30 and 50) staged in Ft. Collins. Alexis Johnson, National MS Society, CO/WY Chapter, 303-698-7470, bikemscolorado.org

Jun 27–28: Bike Ms: harmons Best dam Bike rideLogan, UT. 45-, 75- and 100-mile routes on Saturday, additional 20 or 50 miles on Sunday. Flat and friendly routes with option to climb Blacksmith Fork Canyon. Start 7am at Cache County Fairgrounds. Fully supported. Min. fundraising $250. Sam Smith, National MS Society - Utah Chapter, 801-424-0112, bikeutu.nationalmssociety.org

Jun 27: Bingham County relay for lifeKellogg, ID. Kellogs to Plummer and back. Uses the trail of Coeur d’Alene. Great first century ride: flat course, no traffic. Limited SAG. Fundraiser for American Cancer Society. $50 donation min. Shanon O’Brien, 208-681-3602, ezcenturyride.org

Jun 27: Bob leBow Bike tour Nampa, ID. 3, 10, 25, 35, 62 and 100 miles through SW Idaho’s farmland and Snake River wine region. Fully supported. Team challenge. Benefits Terry Reilly Health Services Zero Pay Fund. Start at Nampa High School. Bobbie Gamel, Terry Reilly Health Services, 208-467-4431, trhs.org

Jun 27: Colorado death rideDurango, CO. 225 miles, 16,000’ of climbing, 19-hour limit. Lights required. Start 1:30am. Scenic ride across San Juan Skyway. Route crosses some of Colorado’s most spec-tacular mountain passes. Counterclockwise. Part of Triple Crown Series. Mark Lowe, Rocky Mountain CC, rmccrides.com

Jun 27: rAtPodDillon, MT. 130-mile, one-day ride to benefit Camp Make-A-

Family Friendly Ride Supports Bicycle Colorado Supports Cycle Wyoming Commercial

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Dream, a cost-free camp serving children, teens, young adults and families affected by cancer. Rider limit 650. Jennifer Benton, 406-549-5987, ratpod.org

Jun 27: silver valley ride to defeat AlsKingston, ID. Picturesque 1-day ride on the paved Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. Fully supported. 28 or 43 miles. Lunch provided. Benefits ALS Assoc. Evergreen Chapter, providing care for those living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease while searching for new treat-ments and a cure. Nicole Castro, ALS Association Evergreen Chapter, 425-656-1650, rideals.org

Jun 27–28: rough riders 200Angel Fire, NM. Day 1: 104 challenging miles with 6,000’ elevation gain through Taos, Sipapu and Mora. Day 2: famous 100-mile Enchanted Circle loop

with a twist (Palo Flechado and Bobcat Passes). Ride one or both. Diane Martinez, 575-224-1595, roughriders200.com

Jun 27–28: gran fondo Kootenai

Libby, MT. Two days of fully sup-ported, blissful riding through the spectacular landscapes of Montana’s remote northwest corner. Features stellar climbs, thrilling descents, fantastic scenery, and no traffic. Benefits charities in Libby and Eureka. John Weyhrich, 406-241-2829, gfkootenai.com

Jun 28: Baker City gran fondoBaker City, OR. From Baker HS head North to Route 203 to a rolling course through Medical Springs, Union and North Powder. Follow Anthony Lakes Hwy to the highest point of the route. Total ascent 6,476’. Tops

out at 7,237’. One of the most epic in the NW. Finish at Anthony Lakes Ski Area. Fully supported, live music and party. Same course as Tour d’Horn Road Race. Brian Vegter, BCCC, 541-325-1689, bakercitycycling.org

Jun 28: Bobcat Pass 50Angel Fire, NM. New event. Ride 50 miles from Angel Fire to Bobcat Pass and back. Run con-currently with Rough Riders 200. Post ride finish line celebration. Diane Martinez, Rough Rider 200, 575-224-1595, roughriders200.com

Jun 28–Jul 5: fuller Center Bicycle Adventure - leg 4Bayfield, CO. From Bayfield to Colorado Springs (400 miles). Part of the larger cross-country ride. Can also join in for a day. Fuller Center for Housing, 229-924-2900, fullercenter.org/bikeadventure

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JulyJul 2–6: northwest tandem

rally - Bellingham Bellingham, WA. Tandems and single welcome. Fri: 20-30-mile Tour de Bellingham. Sat: 70 miles on the Northern Route. Sun: 25-50 miles along Chuckanut Dr. and south end roads. Mon: self-supported, otherwise fully sup-ported, lunch and more provided. Move around yearly. Jennifer Longstaff, Mt Baker Bicycle Club, 360-961-6684, nwtr.org/2015

Jul 3: Antelope by Moonlight Bike ride Syracuse, UT. 22nd annual. Open to all ages. Starts at White Rock Bay 10pm. Halfway point is the historic Fielding Garr Ranch where refreshments are served. 24 miles on asphalt. Proceeds for visitor oriented projects on the Island. Neka Roundy, AntelopebyMoonlight.com

Jul 4: Boulder ice Cream rideHelena, MT. Annual ride to Boulder and back (60 miles). Meet at Reber Park Cupola at 8:15am. Climb Boulder Pass in both direc-tions. Rob Psurny, 406-449-7439, helenabicycleclub.org

Jul 4: tour de riverton Riverton, UT. 15th annual. Part of Riverton Town Days. Non-competitive ride starts at 7am at Riverton City Park. Fun 25-mile loop through Riverton and Herriman. Brad Rowberry, 801-523-8268, tourderiverton.com

Jul 5: freedom 100 ride - BCC ssSalt Lake City, UT. Location TBA. End the holiday weekend with 100 miles. Stops for water and food. Free. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, 801-641-4020, bccutah.org

Jul 5–12: fuller Center Bicycle Adventure - leg 5Colorado Springs, CO. From Colorado Springs to Wichita, KS (500 miles). Part of the larger cross-country ride. Can also join in for a day. Fuller Center for Housing, 229-924-2900, fullercenter.org/bikeadventure

Jul 10–11: raspberry ramble seriesLogan, UT. 300, 400 and 600km brevets. Self-supported rural rides climb up Strawberry Canyon (LoToJa route). Longer route goes around Bear Lake, through Soda Springs and back to Logan. Richard Stum, Salt Lake Randonneurs, 435-462-2275, saltlakerandos.org

Jul 11: Arthritis Bike ClassicSan Francisco, CA. 35-, 62- and 100-mile routes. Fully sup-ported, scenic tour through Marin Headlands and wine country. Jennifer Kozicki, Arthritis

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Foundation, 415-356-5483, MarinHeadlandsBikeClassic.org

Jul 11: Cache gran fondoLogan, UT. Scenic and fun route through Northern Utah, over Weston Canyon to Soda Springs, Idaho, back over Riverside, ending up in downtown Logan. Post-ride party. 100- or 50-mile course. Supports breast cancer screenings for local women. Kevin Rohwer, 435-881-7444, cachegranfondo.com

Jul 11–12: Colorado Classic double CenturyBuena Vista, CO. Spectacular high-altitude climbs, pan-oramic vistas, blazing mountain descents, and long sections of dirt and gravel roads. 243 miles, 16,000’ of climbing, 4 alpine passes, 2 Continental Divide crossings, 42 miles of dirt and gravel roads. Start 3am from Buena Vista Best Western Vista Inn. Limit 20 hrs. Part of Triple Crown Series. Mark Lowe, rmccrides.com

Jul 11: goldilocks — idahoMeridian, ID. Women’s only, 20-, 40-, 60-, 80-, 100-mile options. Includes lunch, fully stocked rest stops, swag bag, T-shirt, finish line party. Start from Settlers Park at 6:30am. Dani Lassiter, Brooksee, LLC, 208-884-1613, goldilocksride.com

Jul 11: good news Jail and Prison Ministry fundraiser ride Park City, UT. Awesome ride on paved parkway trails, around a farm, meadows, woods, over bridges, under a tunnel and circling a park. All skill levels welcome. Start 9:30am at the Shepherd of the Mountains Church. Lunch provided. Funds donated keep Chaplains in the Salt Lake County Jail. Mary Challier, 385-468-8409, goodnewsjail.org

Jul 11: ride de rootDarby, MT. Tentative date. 42-, 60- or 100-mile loops in the spectacular Bitterroot Valley. Enjoy breathtaking scenery, travel fully paved highways and back roads in western Montana. Reg. fee includes T-shirt. Heidi Kaminski, 406-529-7887, ridederoot.com

Jul 11: Wholehearted Bike tourSuperior, CO. TenderHeart - 35 miles, Braveheart - 55 miles, Lionheart - 90 miles. Start/finish at Founders Park. Fully sup-ported, lunch at the end. Benefits American Heart Assoc.’s Go Red for Women initiative. Carrie Lehtonen, WholeHearted Health, 303-921-7524, wholeheartedbiketour.com


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Jul 11: tour de ladies Parker, CO. Women-only ride, fully supported. 30-mile option and 62.5 miles (metric century) through Douglas County. No trailer or tag-a-long allowed. Swag and finish line post-ride lunch and lounge. Supports Douglas County Women’s Crisis & Family Outreach Center. Becki Rupp, Colorado Riders Club, tourdeladies.com

Jul 11–12: triple Bypass Evergreen, CO. Day 1: East Evergreen to Avon. 120 miles and more than 10,000’ elevation gain over 3 mountain passes (Jupiter, Loveland, Vail). Day 2: West Avon to Evergreen inaugu-ral ride. Limit 2,500. Double Triple Bypass: Ride both days.

Limit 3,500. Team Evergreen Bicycle Club, 303-800-7613, triplebypass.org

Jul 12–25: BeArs Anchorage, AK. Annual loop around varied Alaskan land-scapes. Enjoy historic Talkeetna and Nenana, Fairbanks’ 24 hours of daylight, Summit Lake and more. Fully supported, minimal traffic. Pedalers Pub & Grille, 877-998-0008, pedalerspubandgrille.com

Jul 12: upland roller 100 - BCC ssSalt Lake City, UT. Meet at Wanship Trailhead at 9am and go to Morgan (metric) or over Hogsback and the dam at East Canyon (103 miles) and back. Self-supported, non-members

welcome. 100 miles and hilly. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

July 12-17/2015: tour de WyomingSundance, WY. The “Monumental Tour” route covers 366 miles in six days through Black Hills of Wyoming and South Dakota goes through 2 nat’l monuments and parks. Limit 350. Cycle Wyoming, 307-742-5840, cyclingwyoming.org

Jul 18–25: 109º West Bicycle tourGrand Junction, CO. Recreational 460-mile ride through beautiful southwestern Colorado over 7 days. Fully supported with aid stations,

July 18: desperado dual

July 11: tour de ladies

location: Panguitch, UTorganizer: SpingeeksWebsite: spingeeks.comdistance (mi): 50, 109, 150, 218services: lunch, dinner, rest stops, SAG, beanie, jersey for sale, camping, swag bagsponsor: Red Rock Bicycles

location: Parker, COorganizer: Becki RuppWebsite: tourdeladies.comdistance (mi): 30, 62.5services: lunch, mechani-cal/medical, SAG, jersey for sale, finish line festival, mas-sage, swag bag, rest stopssponsors: Audi Denver, Colorado Riders Club

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In the center of Utah’s Color Country, this ride follows a spec-tacular route through the heart of the old west. Traveling some of the country’s most scenic back roads, cyclists ride past national parks, historic communities, and old west vistas—it’s like traveling through history! All routes start near Bryce Canyon National Park on East Center Street. The highway curves south and flows along the Sevier River into mountain scenery of pine-covered hillsides, stone walls, cut-outs, and high-desert grass and brush. The event offers various distanc-es, including the flattest 200-mile ride in Utah. New for 2015 is the 150-mile route. Crystal clear air, scenic roads with low traffic, and mild summer temperatures make every distance a fantastic choice. Panguitch is a three and a half hour drive from Salt Lake City and barely seven from Denver. Limit 500 riders.

Tour de Ladies is the only all-women ride south of Denver, as well as one of the few bicycling events in Denver’s southern suburbs. Starting in Parker and looping through northeastern Douglas County, both the 30- and 62.5-mile routes feature rolling hills, relatively low-traffic roads, and fantastic views of the Front Range. The last portion of the ride is along a flat bike path for an easy finish. The ride not only provides some amazing scenery, but a chance to ride with a supportive group of women. A finish line festival will be waiting to celebrate sisterhood and the accomplishment of each rider. Registration supports the Crisis Center, which exists to end domestic vio-lence through advocacy, education, and prevention while help-ing communities live free of violence. Limit 500 riders.

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patients. Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation, 720-777-7499, couragetours.com

Jul 18: desperado dualPanguitch, UT. Fully supported 50-, 109-, 150- or 218-mile, 1-day event. Ride through heart of the old west along scenic back roads, passing Nat’l Parks and historic towns. 218-mile route allows you to ride primary route twice. Flattest 200+-mile event in UT. Part of Utah Triple Crown. Ryan Gurr, SpinGeeks, 435-229-6251, spingeeks.com

Jul 18: eriksen tour de steamboat Steamboat Springs, CO. 3 options: 26, 40 and 110 miles through some of northwest Colorado’s most spectacular ter-rain. Controlled mass start 7am. Benefits 4 local charities. Rocky

Colorado State Patrol, swag, providing cyclists with an unri-valed level of service. Limit 200. Micki Matthews, Alpine Cycle Connection, 970-626-9913, 109west.com

Jul 18: Bike 2 Build - san luis valley CenturyAlamosa, CO. Pedal 35, 60 or 100 miles embraced by the dramatic 14,000’ peaks of the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountains. Experience breathtaking Colorado and the great expanse of the San Luis Valley. Audrey Liu, SLV Habitat for Humanity, 719-589-8678, slvhabitat.org

Jul 18–20: Courage Classic Copper Mountain, CO. 2 route options on Saturday: 40 or 80 miles. 3 routes on Sunday: fam-ily 21, 42 or 80 miles. Monday: 31 or 56 miles. Fundraising required. Help improve and save lives of Children’s Colorado

Peak Productions, 970-879-8484, tourdesteamboat.com

Jul 18: glMr ride for hope, healing and happinessSpanish Fork, UT. 100, 67 or 42 miles on country roads of Juab County to raise awareness of mental illnesses and the resourc-es available. In memory of Gary Ludlow. Benefits NAMI Utah and ASFP. Zack Ludlow, 801-808-2569, theglmr.com

Jul 18: innovAge Moonlight Classic Denver, CO. 10-mile, non-competitive ride staged at the Colorado State Capitol. Ride through Denver’s historic neigh-borhoods, including the busi-ness district, lower downtown, Congress Park and Cherry Creek shopping district. Course is closed to traffic. Alexandra Vander Pol, Event Marketing Group LLC, 720-974-2333, moonlight-classic.com


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Jul 18: Pedal Away Parkinson’s Kaysville, UT. 10th annual. 10-mile family fun ride starts at 8am at Gailey Park. Auction, games, silent auction, live music. All riders entered in prize draw-ing. Benefits Utah Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Assoc. Meredith Healey-Smith, 801-451-6566, pedalawayparkinsons.com

Jul 18: ride Around the Wellsvilles (rAW) Logan, UT. 3 ride options: 23-mile family ride, 66-mile RAW Classic and 96-mile Tour de RAW. All start in the Cache Valley of northern Utah. Ride around the steepest rising moun-tains in the U.S. Fully supported, benefits international clean water and sanitation projects, and provides bikes and helmets for youth of Cache Valley. Ben

Jarvis, Logan Rotary Club, 435-757-0376, rotaryraw.com

Jul 18: stonewall CenturyLa Veta, CO. Scenic ride on Hwy 12, aka Highway of Legends, to Segundo for lunch then back. 102 miles, 7,500’ elevation gain. Go over Cucharas Pass twice, 17-mile descent to finish. Staged in La Veta Town Park. SAG, BBQ, and finish line festival. Start 6:30-8:30am. Spanish Peaks Cycling Club, spcycling.org

Jul 18: taylor house Benefit rideFlagstaff, AZ. Staged at 7000’ above sea-level, travels through Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monuments. 30-, 45-, 65- and 95-mile options. Fully sup-ported. Mass start 7am. Benefits residents of Taylor House hos-pitality house. Anthony Quintile, Absolute Bikes, 928-779-5969, absolutebikes.net/taylor

Jul 18–25: volcanoes of Washington Challenge Seattle, WA. 2 wheels, 4 mountains, 8 days and a mil-lion memories. Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, Mt. St Helens and Mt. Hood. Intermediate to advanced. Average 55 miles daily. 8/18 also available. Bicycle Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com

Jul 19: gears n grubCastle Pines, CO. 26-mile loop through streets of Highlands Ranch to Centennial. 52-mile loop goes deep into Parker and back to Elk Ridge Park. Not your ordinary aid stations: A culinary experience that includes delec-table bites and more succulent meals, spirits and live music. Benefits Project ReCycles’s programs. AJ Stapleton, 844-766-7329, projectrecycle.org/gearsngrub


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Jul 19: tour of Montana gran fondoMissoula, MT. New event. Missoula’s first mass-start gran fondo takes place the final day of the Tour of Montana. Ride with the pros. Montana hospitality, fully supported, party at Caras Park. Part of MBRA Series. Kirt Stockton, 406-381-7962, tourofmontana.org

Jul 23: south sevier ram ride Monroe, UT. 5-, 15-, and 25- mile options. Starts in Monroe at the west side of City Park. Perfect for kids. Heather Newby, 435-201-0138, facebook.com/ssramride

Jul 25: 4 summit Challenge gran fondo Cascade, ID. Ride like a goat on a beautiful alpine trek through Valley County. 4 challenging summits: 30, 50, 60 and 75 miles, one summit per distance. 8.2-mile family fun ride. Prize for fastest up last summit (optional). Start at American Legion Hal 8am. Limit 750. Fully supported, T-shirt and BBQ. Mike Cooley, George’s Cycles, 208-343-3782, 4summitchallenge.com

Jul 25: Bob Cook Memorial - Mt. evans hill Climb Idaho Springs, CO. 27.4-mile gran fondo-style climb starts at 8,700’ to summit of Mt. Evans (14,264’). Course record is 1:41:20. Open to all. Deirdre Moynihan, Team Evergreen Racing, 303-931-6455, bicyclerace.com

Jul 25: Colorado-eagle river ride Avon, CO. 42-, 68- and 100-mile rides take cyclists from Beaver Creek along the most scenic stretches of the Colorado and Eagle Rivers in the Vail Valley. Fully supported. Post-ride party. Fundraiser for SOS Outreach. 970-926-9292, sosoutreach.org

Jul 25: grin & Barrett Black Canyon Buttkicker Charity rideMontrose, CO. Various dis-tances. Black Canyon Buttkicker Gran Fondo 155 and shorter distances: 33, 50, 75, 115 miles. Fee includes T-shirt, rest stops and transportation. San Juan Health Care Foundation, gbbiketour.com

Jul 25: tim Kalisch Memorial grand loopGolden, CO. 200 miles, 15,500’ of climbing, 18-hour limit. Epic loop traversing Trail Ridge Road (11,000’) in Rocky Mountain Nat’l Park. 48 miles of majestic high altitude mountain scenery. Lights required. Start 2:30am. Part of Triple Crown Series. Mark Lowe, Rocky Mountain CC, rmccrides.com

Jul 26–31: glacier national Park Whitefish, MT. Tour offers excep-tional cycling and the best hiking in North America. 150-325 miles in 6 days. Also 8/2 and 8/9. Lizard Head Cycling Guides, 970-728-5891, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

Jul 26: rapha Women’s 100Various. Join thousands of women around the world to ride 100km. Organized event or solo ride. See website for a ride near you. Everyone that completes the distance will receive a badge. pages.rapha.cc/womens100

Jul 26: Wasatch Back 100 - BCC ssSalt Lake City, UT. Meet at Treasure Mtn Middle School at 9am. Loop around summit and Wasatch counties for a little cooler century. Hilly. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

Jul 31–Aug 1: saints to sinners Bike relaySalt Lake City, UT. Relay ride from SLC to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles with elevations from 1,500 to 10,500’. Ride around the clock. Fundraiser for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Steven Tew, 801-822-4870, SaintstoSinners.com

augustAug 1: Colorado Cyclist Copper triangle Copper Mountain, CO. “Classic” Copper to Leadville to Vail, then return to Copper. 78 miles, 3 passes - Fremont, Tennessee and Vail - followed by post-ride refreshments by Copper Mountain Catering. All regis-trants receive “Classic” cycling jersey. Benefits Davis Phinney Foundation. Scot Harris, Event Marketing Group LLC, coppertriangle.com

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Aug 1–2: double divide rideHelena, 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 support-ed. Crosses Continental Divide twice. Benefits Helena YMCA. Rob Psurny, 406-449-7439, helenabicycleclub.org

Aug 1: golden gateLouisville, CO. 300km brevet. Climbs Golden Gate Canyon for a jaunt on the Peak-to-Peak Highway, descending Lefthand Canyon, followed by a visit to Masonville. Start US-36 Louisville-Superior exit at 5am. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

Aug 1: gran fondo taos - Mora - Angel fireTaos, NM. 105, 65 or 46 miles. Longer routes follow beautiful rural terrain of the Taos, Mora,

Angel Fire, Taos loop. Shorter distances are out-and-back. Start/finish at Taos Youth and Family center. 5 rest stops. Timed. Benefits Taos Sports Alliance. Jennifer Buntz, Duke City Wheelmen Foundation, 505-306-1443, taossportsalliance.com

Aug 1: hotter than heck - utah valley CenturyLehi, UT. Hottest 100 miles for individuals and teams of 4+ riders. Also includes 30- and 60-mile options. Cash and gift prizes for fastest finishers. Team Cup calculated on top 4. Start/finish at the Adobe Building, clockwise loop around Utah Lake. Shorter distances are out-and-back on east side of lake. utahendurance.com

Aug 1: Promontory Point 120 - BCC ssOgden, UT. Meet at 5 Points Family Center. Self-supported,

non-members welcome. Start 9am. Ride to Brigham City, out to Golden Spike Historical Monument and back through Tremonton. 60-, 100-, 120-mile options. Part of BCC Super Series. Jen Green, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

Aug 1–2: ride with the Winds Bike toursWheatland, WY. 50-, 75-mile and century options both days. Rest stops, SAG, mechanical/ medi-cal support, meals, massage, and outdoor camping options. Min. fundraising $150. Margaret Salisbury, Wyoming Cares, 866-996-6564, wyomingcares.org

Aug 1: sawtooth CenturyKetchum, 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 sup-port Wood River Bike Coalition. Brett Stevenson, Wood River Bike Coalition, 208-720-8336, woodriverbike.org

Aug 2–8: Colorado rocky Mountain Bike tour (CrMBt)Grand Junction, CO. Fully-supported through central and northern Rocky Mountains. Challenging climbs, beautiful scen-ery, fun mountain towns. Going to less traveled spots as well as some of the classics with our own triple. Limit 500. CRMBT, 303-635-6977, crmbt.com

August 1: hotter than heck – utah valley Centurylocation: Lehi, UTorganizer: Utah Endurance SportsWebsite: utahendurance.comdistance (mi): 30, 60, 100services: rest stops, lunch, mechanical/medical, SAG, T-shirt, finish line festival, swagsponsors: Adobe, Utah Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau

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The name of the oldest century ride in Utah is no joke as the route takes place around Utah Lake in the hottest part of the year. The 30- and 60-mile routes are out-and-back and keep to the east side of the lake, while the century option runs clockwise around it all. Though hot and dry, the scenery is spectacular and not to be missed. To boost the motivation of those who need to go fast, the top individuals and teams are rewarded with cash prizes. But for the majority of participants, this is still a fun, non-competitive ride that features a rolling start. Other giveaways are distributed at the post-ride festival, alongside an incredible meal and live music. A word of caution — drink lots of fluids. Benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Join Park to Park Pedal participants and ride through some of Nevada’s most scenic state parks on October 10, 2015. Photo courtesy Park to Park Pedal

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Aug 2–7: oregon Crater lake Portland, OR. The ultimate Central Oregon bike tour: 7 days of high desert scenery. Ride Bend and Crater Lake - the rim ride regularly crowns top 10 lists. Other depar-ture dates available. 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com

Aug 6–8: Mothers, daughters, sisters with lsgSalida, CO. Easy. Back by popu-lar request for a second year. Explore the beauty and majesty in the area surrounding Salida. Julie Lyons, Colorado HeartCycle Association, heartcycle.org

Aug 7–14: lAsuBASpringdale, UT. 8 days. Springdale, Torrey, Hanksville,

Halls Crossing and Blanding. Ride through a different Nat’l Park, Nat’l Monument, Nat’l Recreation Area or Nat’l Forest each day. Les Titus, 801-654-1144, lagbrau.com

Aug 8: B strong ride Boulder, CO. Mountain Loop: 69 miles. Countryside Loop: 24 miles. Mini B: 1-mile children’s loop. Excellent food and enter-tainment. Start/finish at Celestial Seasonings. Fully supported, T-shirt, post-ride celebrations. Benefits Boulder Community Hospital. Paul Balaguer, Boulder Cancer Fighters, bstrongride.com

Aug 8: heArt of idaho CenturyIdaho Falls, ID. Flat to rolling 25-, 62- and 100-mile options

through scenic Snake River Valley. Great Teton views and desert vistas. Fully supported, benefits Art Museum of Eastern Idaho. Miyai Abe Griggs, Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, 208-524-7777, theartmuseum.org/Century.htm

Aug 8: red rocks Century

Morrison, CO. Charity event with amazing summits, rock forma-tions and challenging elevations. 33-, 62- and 100-mile courses through and around Front Range. Fully supported, includes meals, jersey options and swag. Benefits Hope Communities and Colfax Community Network. Morgan Landers, 303-5341901, redrockscentury.com

August 15: susan g. Komen ride for the Cure

August 8: B strong ride

location: Aspen/Snowmass, COorganizer: Susan G. Komen® ColoradoWebsite: komencolorado.orgdistance (mi): 30, 62, 100services: breakfast, lunch, rest stops, mechanical/medi-cal, SAG, jersey, finish line festival, massage

location: Boulder, COorganizer: Boulder Cancer FightersWebsite: bstrongride.comdistance (mi)/elevation (ft): 1, 24, 69/5000services: lunch, rest stops, mechanical/medical, SAG, T-shirt, finish line festival, swagsponsors: Celestial Seasonings, Subaru, Zayo Group

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Discover the majestic Sawatch Range and Elk Mountains while supporting breast cancer programs in Colorado. Surrounded by many 12,000’ to 14,000’ peaks, the staging area at Base Village in Snowmass, hub of summer and winter outdoor activities, sits at 8,200’. Depending on the distance selected, riders have the opportunity to ascend three times to altitudes of more than 9,000’, including Maroon Bells. A full day of fun festivities is in store, including a post-ride celebra-tion. Registration includes a custom jersey for everyone who meets the $300 fundraising requirement. Bring the family, stay the weekend, and enjoy some hiking, sightseeing, mountain biking, rafting and more.

During a ride that celebrates cancer survivorship, participants can choose from two stunning routes just north and west of Boulder. 24-mile riders pedal amidst beautiful ranches and farms, featuring rolling terrain and mountain views. The chal-lenging 69-mile mountain route goes up Left Hand Canyon, through Ward, and along the dramatic Peak to Peak Highway before an exhilarating descent on Highway 7 into Lyons; it also features 12 percent climbs. It finishes on gently rolling terrain with great panoramic Front Range views. Lavishly stocked aid stations are parked along the way; and a post-ride party with a live band awaits at the finish line. Make time to visit the nearby museum and take a tour of the Celestial Seasonings facilities for some tastings. Benefits Boulder Community Hospital Integrative Cancer Care and George Karl Foundation.

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Aug 8: the ultimate Challenge - tour of utahSalt Lake City, UT. Ride the same route on the same day as stage 6 of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah and climb more than 10,000’. Three starting lines all ending at Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort. Dirk Cowley, Tour of Utah - Ultimate Challenge, 801-699-5126, rideuc.com

Aug 9: Pikes Peak Cycling hillclimb Manitou Springs, CO. Follows the 154 turns up the 20km climb to the top. 4,720’ elevation on traffic-free road. Average grade 7%. Fully supported. Ride down or take the shuttle. Start 6am. Time limit enforced, must finish by 9am to be placed and scored. Pat McDonough, Summit Cycling Production, 719-466-9106, coscycling.com

Aug 9: ride for sight Cheyenne, WY. Tour across the wide open plains of southeastern Wyoming. Out-and-back 10, 20, or 50 miles as well as half and full metric centuries. Rolling hills and colorful vistas. Family 10-mile ride on the greenway of Cheyenne. 307-638-9464, rideforsightwy.org

Aug 15: Bike Ms - ride the skyBozeman, MT. Beautiful scenery, outstanding people and a great cause. Multiple route options. Meals, fully-stocked rest stops and spirited festivities. $250

fundraising min. Must be 18 or older. 800-344-4867 x 5, bikeMSnorthwest.org

Aug 15–16: Bike Ms Wyoming Sundance, WY. Experience the Wild West. Start at the Crook County Courthouse. Saturday: 81 or 100 miles. Sunday: 78 miles. Rolling plains, mountain climbs, historic town and scenic views. Fundraising min. $300. Age 12+. Start 7:30am both days. Fully supported. 307-433-9559, bikemswyoming.org

Aug 15: Colorado Park 2 Park ChallengeDenver, CO. 96 miles, 3 cat 1 climbs, 10,177’ gain. Denver’s City Park to Winter Park Resort via Lookout Mountain, Bergen Park, Squaw Pass, Echo Lake and Berthoud Pass. Benefits Wish for Wheels and Goodwill’s Bike Program. Benefits Wish for Wheels. SACCCO Cycling, copark2park.com

Aug 15–22: Cycle greater yellowstoneWest Yellowstone, WY. Fully sup-ported, large-scale tour in majes-tic Yellowstone region. 7 days of breathtaking scenery plus every amenity for 1,000 riders. Epic-plus. Travel through Wyoming and Montana. Jim Moore, 503-281-1526, cyclegreateryellowstone.com

Aug 15: infinity Bike rideSaratoga Springs, UT. 40-, 66-, 100- and 200-mile options. 200

qualifies for the Utah Triple Crown. Test rides for the 200-mile course will occur on 5/24 and 6/20. Part of Utah Triple Crown. infinitybikeride.weebly.com

Aug 15: Komen Colorado ride for the CureSnowmass, CO. Staged at Base Village. Fully supported cen-tury, metric century and 30-mile option to benefit Susan G. Komen Colorado. Opening cere-mony, finish line party and more. Take part in the only century ride dedicated exclusively to fighting breast cancer. Reg. includes cycling jersey. Limit 750. Komen Colorado, 970-920-0250, komencolorado.org

Aug 15: Mirror lake ClassicLogan, UT. Tentative date, could be moved to 8/17. 200km and 30km brevets. Richard Stum, Salt Lake Randonneurs, 435-462-2275, saltlakerandos.org

Aug 15: ride for the KidsSyracuse, UT. Ride out to Antelope Island. Ride options from 50-100 miles, depending on skill level. Start Syracuse RC Willey at 8am. Breakfast and lunch, as well as tons of prizes. Partnered with Make-A-Wish Foundation. Devin Kingsbury, 801-663-3267, [email protected]


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Aug 15–22: ride idahoCoeur d’Alene, ID. 390 miles of the Coeur d’Alene loop and visit northern Idaho. Start with 25-mile boat cruise then pedal to Heyburn State Park, over Thompson Pass, north to Moyle Springs, finish the loop with Bottle Bay and Hayden. Susy Hobson, Ride Idaho, 208-830-9564, rideidaho.org

Aug 15: tour de Cure - Colorado Longmont, CO. 18, 50, 100km and 100-mile routes. Start at Boulder County Fairgrounds. Rest stops every 12-14 miles. Min. fundraising $200. American Diabetes Association, Colorado Office, tourdecurecolorado.com

Aug 15: tour de Park City gran fondoPark City, UT. Gran fondo fully supported 15-, 50-, 100- and 157-mile timed course through northern Utah’s beautiful moun-tain valleys. Food, prizes and more. Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, tourdeparkcity.com

Aug 15: Wildflower PedalfestMountain Green, UT. Fully sup-ported, women-only ride. 20-, 35-, 50-, 60-, 75- and 85-mile courses through Morgan Valley. Gift for fastest three who com-plete the Wildflower Hill Climb. T-shirt, goodie bag, catered lunch, pre-ride food, massage, raffle, gifts and more. Meghan Campbell, Wildflower Outdoor, 435-659-1835, wildflowerpedalfest.com

Aug 16: Circle the summit - Bob guthrie Memorial rideFrisco, CO. Tour the Summit County Recreation Path system.

Routes of 4 different lengths, including some that feature a timed section up Loveland Pass which will be highlighted in this years US Pro Challenge. Summit Biking, Inc., 970-485-1618, mavsports.com

Aug 16: Wasatch Back Big ride 150 - BCC ssSalt Lake, UT. 150-mile ride over two mountains in the Wasatch County area. Self supported. Start 7am. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, 801-641-4020, bccutah.org

Aug 17–23: Bike glacier, Banff & Jasper nat’l Parks Billings, MT. 7 days, 521 miles, 26,500’ elevation gain. Bike in 2 countries and 4 nat’l parks. Richard Merrick, Cycling Escapes, 714-267-4591, CyclingEscapes.com

Aug 18–25: volcanoes of Washington Challenge Seattle, WA. 2 wheels, 4 moun-tains, 8 days and a million memo-ries. Mt. Rainier, Mt. Adams, Mt. St Helens and Oregon’s Mt. Hood. Intermediate to advanced. Average 55 miles daily. 7/17 also available. Bicycle Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com

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 into Melon Valley, out to the foothills south of Kimberly, along Snake

River canyon at Murtaugh. Fully supported, BBQ and ice cream at finish. Swag. Denise Alexander, 208-751-3162, Mavtec.org

Aug 22: interlaken 100Pineview, UT. Pineview to Bear Lake (via Monte Cristo). 5,600’ elevation gain over 100 miles. Fully supported. Jon Bingham, 801-613-7520, interlaken100.com

Aug 22: Man of stihlNorth Salt Lake, UT. Fully sup-ported 40 and 62 miles. Start 8am. Enjoy beautiful autumn scenery riding on the east and west sides of Davis County from North Salt Lake to Clearfield and back. Benefits the Davis Education Foundation. Marc Croft, Croft, 801-295-4141, ManofSTIHL.org

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 and snacks. Routes open 7:30am. 541-881-7295, pedalforpatients.com

Aug 22: summit Challenge Park City, UT. Fully supported 18, 52, 102 miles in and around Park City. Travel to Heber, Midway and Kamas. Spectacular views. For all ages and abilities. Free for those with a disability. Supports National Ability Center’s mission. Julia Rametta, National Ability Center, 435-649-3991, summitchallenge100.org

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Aug 22: the live Big Challenge Orem, UT. Flat 20-mile, Alpine 41-mile and 1-mile memorial ride options. Start 6-7:30am at the Orem Cemetary Field. Raffle, prizes, and more. Honors those who have fallen, such as Bryan Byrge. Dave Bauerle, 801-995-8777, thelivebigchallenge.com

Aug 23: Ms Wine rideNampa, 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. Mike Cooley, georgescycles.com

Aug 23: redneck ride for ParkinsonEstes Park, CO. 3rd annual. 27-mile bike ride from Estes Park to Loveland to raise aware-ness and critical funds for Parkinsons. SAG and rest stop.

Start 11:15am. No entry fee but donations accepted to help those who can’t afford costs of exercise programs. John Jacquinot, 970-213-1026, parkinsonrockies.org/redneckride

Aug 23: twin Creeks - BCC ssCoalville, UT. 100 miles. Ride Lost Creek and Chalk Creek starting in Coalville. Flat. Start 9am from Coalville Courthouse. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, 801-641-4020, bccutah.org

Aug 29: Joe lookingbill denver-Aspen ClassicLittleton, CO. Epic 180 miles, 13,000’ of climbing, 17-hour limit. Lights required. Start 4am. Travel to Aspen traversing some of Colorado’s most diverse mountain scenery, including Kenosha Pass, South Park Valley and Independence Pass. Part of Triple Crown Series.

Mark Lowe, Rocky Mountain CC, rmccrides.com

Aug 29–30: Bike Ms: Pedal los PueblosPojoaque, NM. Ride through 5 of the 8 Northern Pueblos to fund research, programs and services. Fully supported 2-day ride. 36, 58, 88 miles or a full century on Saturday and 40 or 56 miles on Sunday. All level 15+, riders 17 and younger must have signed waiver. Maggie Schold, MS Society - Rio Grande Division, 505-243-2698, bikemsnewmexico.org

Aug 29: Cache valley Century tourRichmond, UT. 35-, 60- or 100-mile options. Proceeds to purchase adaptive bikes to help people with disabilities through Common Ground. Richmond to Preston, Idaho and back through scenic terrain. Sam Macfarlane, Common Ground Outdoor Adventures, 435-713-0288, CacheValleyCentury.com

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Aug 29: Cf Cycle for life - Colorado Highlands Ranch, CO. Ride through picturesque and scenic terrain. 24-, 40-, 65-mile options. Fully supported, rest stops every 10-12 miles, post-event fes-tivities. Start/finish in Highlands Ranch (location TBD). Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Tiffany Cooley, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Colorado Chapter, 303-296-6610, cff.org

Aug 29: Colorado gran fondoColorado Springs, CO. 60 and 100 miles. Starts at Cheyenne Mountain Resort at 6,000’ in elevation and climb 7,000’ more for fantastic views. Start 8am. Expo and post-event party. Limit 1,000. Volpi Gran Fondo Series, 210-774-1437, cogranfondo.com

Aug 29: food rescue ride15-, 30- and 60-mile options staged at Cherry Creek State Park. Finish line festival. Benefits Denver Food Rescue.

720-675-7337, denverfoodrescue.org

Aug 29: hooper horizontal 100 - BCC ssSalt Lake City, UT. Start 9am from West Point Park to West Weber and Hooper. Self-supported 100 miles, metric century turns in Syracuse. Flat. Part of BCC Super Series. Don Williams, Bonneville Cycling Club, bccutah.org

Aug 29: i think i CAnyons - itiCSalt Lake, UT. Benefit ride goes over four Wasatch Front canyons: 112 miles, 12,000 verti-cal feet. Start/finish at Olympus Hills Mall. Staggered start 6am. Kim Belliston, Friends of Fourth Street, 385-234-5702, fourthstreetclinic.org/events

Aug 29: the ghost rideStansbury Park, UT. 100-, 62- or 45-mile tour of Tooele Valley honoring cyclists who are no longer. Scenic vistas and rolling hills in Utah’s west desert terrain.

Based out of Stansbury HS. Start 8am. Option to climb Ophir Canyon for extra miles. Jared Eborn, 801-599-9268, theghostride.com

Aug 29: venus de MilesBoulder, CO. Colorado’s premier all-women’s road ride. 33-, 51- and 100-mile options. All skill levels. Many rest stops along the way. Post-ride festival. Raise funds for Greenhouse Scholars for college. Greenhouse Scholars, 303-459-5467, venusdemiles.com

Aug 29: tour of the valley Grand Junction, CO. Ride at your own pace in beautiful west-ern Colorado.30-, 50-, 75- and 100-mile rides and 30-mile fam-ily ride. The 100-mile goes to Colorado Nat’l Monument. Start/finish at Canyon View Medical Plaza. Morgan Taylor, Community Hospital, 800-621-0926, yourcommunityhospital.com/Tour_of_the_Valley.cfm

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Aug 30: good sam Bike JamLafayette, CO. 5 routes: 20, 32, 45, Easy 62, Super 62, 100 miles and a cruiser route. Ride from Lafayette to Jamestown on fully supported ride. Walk for non-cyclists. Post-ride festivi-ties. Benefits the Cancer Care Alliance Fund. 303-689-5252, goodsambikejam.org

sEptEMBErsep 5: Axel Project Bicycle Classic Ridgway, CO. Breathtaking 48- or 80-mile charity ride over Dallas Divide into Placerville or Telluride and back. One of the most spectacular journeys you can take on a bike. 5,000’ climb-ing, thin air, and epic beauty. Benefits the Axel Project. 970-626-9913 x 5, axelprojectride.com

sep 5–7: trail of the Mountain spiritsSilver City, NM. 105-mile loop over 3 days on Nat’l Scenic Byway. Average 30-40 miles per day. Fully supported. One of New Mexico’s finest cycling routes. Limit 75. James Harms, 520-241-5556, bikegaba.org

sep 6: Coal Miner gran fondoSteamboat Springs, CO. Tentative date. All can ride in stage 2 of the Steamboat Springs Stage Race. 62-mile ride on the same course as the rac-ers use. No day-of registration. bikesteamboat.com

sep 6: rebecca’s Private idahoKetchum, ID. Your ticket to the wild, rugged Idaho. Ride 100 miles with champion Rebecca Rusch on grueling gravel roads, through canyons, over summits and across high mountain basins. Expect a healthy dose of western

hospitality. Supports Wood River Bike Coalition, Bikes Belong and World Bicycle Relief. Rebecca Rusch, Rusch Relations, rebeccasprivateidaho.com

sep 6–12: ride with Jan ullrich Colorado Springs, CO. Ride with a Tour de France champion. Audacious point-to-point route across Utah. 7 days, 300-415 miles. Visit Capitol Reef, Bryce and Zion Nat’l Parks. Climb up to 10,500’. Limit 13 riders. Lizard Head Cycling Guides, 970-728-5891, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

sep 6: santa fe trail Bicycle trekSanta Fe, NM. Ride all or part of the Santa Fe Trail (approx. 1,100 miles) to New Franklin, MO, on paved public roads. Fully supported, non-profit, inexpen-sive camping trip. 40-rider limit. Willard Chilcott, Santa Fe Century Committee, 505-982-1282, SantaFeTrailBicycleTrek.com

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sep 6–12: tour of southern utah St. George, UT. Ride to Mt. Carmel Junction (via Zion), Bryce, Escalante, Torrey, Panguitch, Cedar City, St. George and back. 60 to 100 challenging miles per day. 500 miles, 30,000’ of climbing. Limit 30. Deb Bowling, Planet Ultra, 818-889-2453, planetultra.com

sep 12: Coast to the futureCody, WY. Benefit ride on scenic country roads along the south fork of the Shoshone River just outside of Cody, WY. Fully sup-ported metric century (62 miles). Kristen LaBazzo, Bright Futures Mentoring, 307-527-6688, Brightfuturesmentoring.org

sep 12: idaho Poker rideBoise, ID. Start at MWI Veterinary Supply. Proceeds benefit Simply Cats Adoption

Center and Canyon County Animal Shelter. Robyn Farber-Knoelk, 208-871-0951, idahopokerride4pawsandclaws.org

sep 12–19: People’s Coast ClassicAstoria, OR. Astoria to Brookings Harbor. 6-day, 363-mile event benefits Arthritis Foundation. Daily 50-70 miles, rest stops, activities, dinner and camping. 2- and 4-day options avail-able. End of ride celebration in Brookings. Allison Bailey, Arthritis Foundation, 888-391-9389 x 13, peoplescoastclassic.org

sep 12–oct 5: ride the West Astoria, OR. Exciting 23-day, 1,398-mile ride to Newport Beach, CA along beautiful gold coast beaches and through Redwood National Forest. Challenging ride that has

something for everyone. Fully supported. America By Bicycle, 888-797-7057, abbike.com

sep 12: tahoe sierra CenturySquaw Valley, CA. Flat 30 miles, more challenging 60-, 100-mile routes with 2,500’ to 6,800’ verti-cal gain. Starts at Squaw Valley Ski Resort, goes to Donner Lake and over the Donner Summit. Sue Rae Irelan, tahoesierracentury.com

sep 12: Xcel energy tour de ocho Millas Roswell, NM. 5th annual. Metric century as well as 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48 and 56 miles at Bottomless Lakes State Park. A few demanding hills, switchbacks, and impressive views. Benefits Reflections and Recovery programs. Perry Toles, 575-317-7169, tourdeochomillas.com

september 9: Wacky Bike ride location: Highlands Ranch, COorganizer: WarginEventsWebsite: WackyBikeRide.comdistance (mi): 6, 45, 62, 100services: rest stops, lunch, mechanical/medical, SAG, T-shirt/jersey, finish line festival, swagsponsors: Audi, Primal Wear, Air Academy Federal Credit Union

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How to merge cycling with supporting education? Drive a half-hour south of Denver to Highlands Ranch to find out. Participants in the 5th annual Wacky Bike Ride 45-mile event can expect a mixture of climbing and flats while passing through the Highlands Ranch, Castle Pines, Parker, Castle Rock, and Sedalia in Douglas County. Those choosing the full century will continue along Highway 105 and ven-ture on Spruce Mountain Road and a fun out-and-back to Larkspur. The 6-mile ride is perfect for families and beginners. Registration for the longer distances includes a full-zip jersey and other goodies, and 6-milers get a T-shirt. As for educa-tion, a portion of every entry fee helps provide school supplies to students in Douglas County through the Kits for Kidz pro-gram and the Douglas County Educational Foundation.

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sep 13: Buffalo Bicycle Classic Boulder, CO. 13th annual. 14, 35, 50, 70, 100 and 110 miles. Start between 7-10am. Benefits CU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Online reg. and Saturday day-of reg. on campus. SAG and post-ride party. 303-735-1569, buffalobicycleclassic.com

sep 13: enchanted Circle Century tourRed River, NM. 38th annual. 100-mile loop around the beauti-ful Enchanted Circle. Red River start elevation of 8,750’. Goes through historic Taos to Angel Fire, Eagle Nest and return to Red River. Includes 2 state parks. 25- and 50-mile options. Barbara Calhoun, Red River Chamber of Commerce, 575-754-2366 x 1, redriveren-chantedcirclecenturytour.com

sep 13: tour de tahoe Lake Tahoe, NV. 14th annual. Ride around Lake Tahoe on the shoreline. Fully supported

with rest stops, tech support and SAG. 72 miles, 4,300’ verti-cal gain. Also boat cruise and 35-mile fun ride. Post-ride pool party and meal. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Curtis Fong, Bike The West, 800-565-2704, bikethewest.com

sep 13: Wacky Bike ride Highlands Ranch, CO. 5th annual. Ride the Wacky to help the Douglas County Schools. For riders of all abilities followed by post-ride party. 6-, 45-, 62- and 100-mile options. Benefits Douglas County Educational Foundation and Kits for Kidz. Wargin Events, 303-517-7484, WackyBikeRide.com

sep 18–20: denver Post Pedal the Plains Wiggins, CO. Colorado’s end of season cycling bash is ideal for riders of all speeds and ages. BBQs, live music and on-route tours of working farms. 3-days, 170 miles. Benefits The Denver Post Community Foundation and eastern plains host communities.

Liz Brown, 303-954-6701, pedaltheplains.com

sep 19: Cf Cycle for life - utahCoalville, UT. 4th annual. Ride through scenic terrain and farm-land in northern Utah. 20-, 40-, 60-, 80-, 100-mile routes. Fully supported. Min. fundraising. Must be 18 to participate. Benefits Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 801-532-2335, cff.org/Chapters/utah

sep 19: Coldwell Banker Parkway PedalSalt Lake City, UT. New event. A casual ride along the Legacy and Jordan River Parkway to benefit The Autism Council of Utah. Various starting locations along the route. Finish at the Cultural Center in WVC. Chris Jensen, Coldwell Banker Community Foundation, 801-563-7670, autismcouncilofutah.org/

sep 19: hero rideProvo, UT. 3rd annual fully sup-ported 30-, 60-, 100-mile charity ride with 2-person relay option. SAG, and dinner. Benefits chil-dren and families throughout Utah who face significant life challenges. Maria Staffieri, herorideutah.com

sep 19: huckleberry 100 Kalispell, MT. Aka Montana Century. 3 options: 50-, 100-mile and family ride. Begins in down-


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town Kalispell, winds through the backyard of Glacier Nat’l Park and Flathead Lake. Suits every cycling level and conditioning. Bikes & Berries Food Fest after ride. Chip Lusko, Fresh Live Radio, 406-257-3339, huckleberry100.com

sep 19: Million Miles at Miller Tooele, UT. 15-, 25-, 55- or 100-mile options. Also, family ride. All ages, skill levels and type of bikes welcome. Start/finish at Megaplex Theatres at the District in South Jordan. Prizes. Benefits Make a Wish and the Larry H. Miller charities. 801-563-4100, millionmilesatmiller.com

sep 19: Moab Century tour Moab, UT. Weekend of cycling with rolling and climbing options including the infamous “Big Nasty” (3,000’ elevation in 7 miles). Options: 40, 65, 100 miles. Warm-up ride Friday,

recovery ride Sunday. Beth Logan, Skinny Tire Events, 435-260-8889, skinnytireevents.com

sep 19: Pedal 50Monument, CO. Tentative. Unsupported gravel bike ride. 55 miles with 4,000’ of elevation gain. Road or MTB, fast or slow. Cue sheet provided. Start time noon, award/swag around 5pm. Benefits various charities. Front Range Gravel, ridinggravel.com

sep 19: rawhide rambleLongmont, CO. 200km bre-vet from Longmont through Masonville, over Horsetooth Reservoir and up to northern Larimer County and the Rawhide Powerplant. Start 8am. Self-supported. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

sep 19: royal gorge Century Canon City, CO. Combine scenic rides with a community beer fes-

tival and more. 100 miles, 50km and metric century. Presented at Macon Plaza. MTB options. Part of Bikes & Brews event. bikesandbrews.org

sep 19: tour de vineyardsPalisade, CO. 22nd annual. Tour Colorado’s wine country. 25-mile ride by Western Slope vineyards and orchards. Run in conjunc-tion with Colorado Mountain Winefest. Start between 7-8am. Event Marketing Group LLC, 877-462-7979 x 1, tourdevineyards.com

sep 19: utah tour de donut American Fork, UT. 8th annual. Family-friendly circuit race with three laps. Between laps, racers may eat donuts and take minutes off their time. Proceeds benefit local and international projects of Rotary Club of American Fork. Check-in 6:30am, start 8am. Rodney Martin, Rodney Martin, 801-427-6400, utahtourdedonut.org

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10am. Donation to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Boise chap-ter in Jason’s honor accepted but not mandatory. Kurt Holzer, Lost River Cycling, lostrivercycling.org

sep 20: tour de AcomaAcoma, NM. 14th annual. 25-, 50- or 100-mile scenic routes of the Acoma and Laguna Indian Reservations. Century starts at 7am, 50 and 25 at 8am, just north of Sky City Casino Hotel. T-shirt and museum membership included. Benefits Haak’u Museum Foundation. Melvin Juanico, 505-552-7869, tourdeacoma.com

sep 23–oct 4: southern utah national ParksCedar City, UT. Start in Cedar City and head south for a lei-

sep 19: West yellowstone old faithful Cycle tourWest Yellowstone, MT. Fully supported 60-miler from W Yellowstone into Yellowstone Nat’l Park, to Old Faithful and back. Glimpse elk, bison, gey-sers and hot pots. Limit 350. Sign up early. Registration open 6/15. Moira Dow, West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce, 406-646-7701, cycleyellowstone.com

sep 19: Wonder Woman ridePayson, UT. Conquer the 15-, 30-, 70- or 100-mile courses. Picturesque scenery. 70- and 100-milers have lunch stop. Fully supported, finish line festival. Prizes for nominated Wonder

Woman. Limit 700. Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, wonderwomanride.com

sep 20: edible Pedal Carson, NV. Leisurely 10-mile, respectable 50-mile and challeng-ing 150km ride options. Start at the Bowers Mansion.Fully sup-ported, priceless views and BBQ. Rest stops every 15 miles. Must wear helmet. Mark Kattelman, 775-393-9158, ediblepedal100.org

sep 20: Jason Werst Memorial owyhee CenturyCaldwell, ID. Informal 112-mile century. Regular century turns around at base of Owyhee dam; 100km starts in Adrian. No entry fee, little support, bring money for food stops. Meet at Lake Lowell’s lower dam at

september 26: Mountains to desert Bike ridelocation: Telluride, CO to Gateway, COorganizer: Mountains to Desert Bike RideWebsite: m2dbikeride.comdistance (mi)/elevation (ft): 75, 103/3,765; 133/6,428; 150/7,747; 200/11,187 services: lunch, rest stops, mechanical/medical, SAG, T-shirt for sale, showers, camping, finish line festival, shuttle, swag bag

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What is the best thing about riding from the mountains to a desert? It’s mostly downhill. Other highlights? The amazing landscape found on this route. Starting in Telluride and ending in Gateway, riders roll through canyons, by bluffs, and along the Dolores and San Miguel Rivers for what is possibly the most beautiful ride in Colorado. Beginners would enjoy the shorter distance. For those who can’t do without ascending, simply add the Summit Climb Ride or a detour to Unaweep Canyon. The Telluride 200 tests both endurance and stamina as it peeks into the Grand Valley before returning to Gateway. Two kid rides will take place the weekend prior to the event. Benefiting the Just for Kids Foundation, and every dollar raised is matched 100 percent by the Carstens Family Foundation.

september 27: Actavis Cf Cycle for lifelocation: Albuquerque, NMorganizer: Penny HowardWebsite: CFF.orgdistance (mi): 35, 65services: rest stops, break-fast, mechanical/medical, SAG, T-shirt, massagesponsors: Actavis, Genetech, Detour Protein Bar

Cyclists will enjoy mountain views as they leave Albuquerque Nexus Brewery en route to skirt the beautiful Sandia Mountains. Riding the North Diversion Channel Bike Trail and using city streets lead to the desert grassland and savanna at the western base of the mountain. Riders can always rely on the weather to be perfect when cycling in this region. The friendly rest stop volunteers and delicious pizza are a fan favorite on both the 35- and 65-mile routes. Must be 16 or older to participate. There is a minimum $150 fundrais-ing requirement in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the fight against cystic fibrosis, a disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 adults and chil-dren in the U.S. and 70,000 worldwide.

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surely ride to Springdale through several Nat’l Parks. Intermediate and advanced riders. Wait list only. Ralph Nussbaum, Colorado HeartCycle Association, 206-783-6450, heartcycle.org

sep 25–26: Bike the Bear CenturyGarden City, UT. 50- and 100-mile rides around the scenic Bear Lake on the Utah/Idaho border. Support Trapper Trails Council, BSA. Jason Eborn, 801-479-5460, trappertrails.org

sep 25: WsnM Moonlight ride Holloman AFB, NM. Dunes Drive open to bicycles for only 3 hours after dark. Lights and helmets mandatory. Reg. opens 8/25, reservations required. White Sands Nat’l Monument, 575-479-6124 x 236, nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/bicycling.htm

sep 26: Cruising to stop AbusingWellsville, UT. 12-, 46-, and 71-mile routes. Fully stocked aid stations and lunch. James Boyd, CAPSA, 435-753-2500, cruisingtostopabusing.com/

sep 26: durango fall BlazeDurango, CO. Enjoy the fall colors in the San Juan Mountains with 37-, 60- or 100-mile options. Fully supported. Start at FLC Campus Clock Tower at 8am. T-shirt, lunch and celebration. Benefits Cycling Scholarship Fund at Fort Lewis College. Dave Hagen, 970-403-4842, fortlewis.edu/cycling/DurangoFallBlaze.aspx

sep 26: Mountains to the desert Bike ride (M2d) & telluride 200 Telluride, CO. 12th annual M2D takes riders from the mountains of Telluride to the spectacular desert landscape of Gateway. Fully supported, 70-135 miles and the out-and-back Telluride 200. Kids ride. Prizes, feast and fun. Benefits Just for Kids Foundation. Part of Triple Crown Series. Cindy Fusting, Just for Kids Foundation, m2dbikeride.com

sep 26: tour de Cure - southern Colorado Colorado Springs, CO. Located in the beautiful Front Range of Colorado Springs. 6 routes: 50 and 100 km, 100 miles, MTB route, 10-mile family-friendly and 5km run/walk. Staged at Mary Kyer Park. Min. $200 fundrais-ing. Help stop diabetes. Lauren Graham, 720-855-1102 x 7012, diabetes.org/socotourdecure

sep 26: tour de ruidoso Century Ruidoso, NM. 9th annual. Century begins at 6,900’ and rolls through one of the most scenic and challenging routes. Option of 100km, 45-mile, or 20-mile nearly flat ride. Start/finish at White Mountain Soccer Field Parking. Benefits a variety of non-profits. Bicycle Ruidoso CC, bicycleruidoso.com

sep 26: vail outlier gran fondoVail, CO. New event. Gravel fondo 100km. outlier.bike

sep 27: Cf Cycle for life - AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NM. 35- and 65-mile ride. Start/finish Nexus Brewery. Supported route with rest stops stocked full of snacks. Must be 16. Min. pledge of $150. Stephanie Mora, 877-296-6610, cff.org

sep 27–oct 3: epic Bike 5 national Parks Zion Nat’l Park, UT. 5 Nat’l Parks and scenic byways in 6 days. Zion Nat’l Park, Bryce Nat’l Park, Grand Staircase Escalante Nat’l Monument, Capitol Reef Nat’l Park and Lake Powell. Richard Merrick, Cycling Escapes, 714-267-4591, CyclingEscapes.com

sep 27–oct 3: oAtBrAnLake Tahoe, NV. 24th annual. Follow the Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy 50 - America’s Loneliest Road. 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe to Great Basin Nat’l Park. Limit 50. Curtis Fong, Bike The West, 800-565-2704, bikethewest.com

octoBEroct 3: icon lasik tour of the Moon Grand Junction, CO. Ride the course made famous by the Coors Classic and the “American Flyers” movie. The epic ride starts downtown and travels through Colorado Nat’l Monument. 41 and 60 miles. Limit 2,000. Supports Colorado Waterfront Commission. Event Marketing Group LLC, 303-282-9020, tourofthemoon.com

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october 10: Park to Park Pedal – extreme nevada 100closEr look

The quiet and historic railroad town of Caliente comes alive for the annual Park to Pedal ride, featuring routes that pass through four of Nevada’s unique state parks. First, riders go by the 1920s Mission-style train depot. For more than 40 years, Caliente was one of the major division points on the railroad line. Kershaw Ryan State Park is near by, and from there are miles of amazing beauty along Nevada’s first Scenic Byway, Highway 93. Cycle through Cathedral Gorge State Park, the mining town of Pioche, as well as Spring Valley and Echo Canyon State Parks. Take in the breathtaking view of Meadow Valley on the way back to Kershaw-Ryan for a mouthwatering Dutch oven feast. Everyone looks forward to the pulled pork and hot cobbler. Expect unmatched hospitality on one of the best-supported rides.

oct 3: no hill 100 CenturyFallon, NV. 13th annual. 30-, 60- and 100-mile tours, fully sup-ported. Flat roads. Event shirts, gift bags, lunch and post-event BBQ. Start 7-8:30am at Churchill County Fairgrounds. Daniel Gleich, Churchill County Cyclists, 775-423-7733, churchillcounty.org

oct 3: roggen roundaboutLouisville, CO. 200km bre-vet. Heads east to the breezy plains, back via Platteville, “the rando vortex.” Start 8am. Self-supported. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

oct 3: santa fe gourmet ClassicSanta Fe, NM. 6th annual. A fun, challenging 63-mile tour with delicious, creative Southwest-style foods at 5 gourmet refuel-

ing stops. Noncompetitive ride winds through Santa Fe and sur-rounding areas. Elevation gain is about 1,800’. Limit 150. Lavi Malhotra, Santa Fe Gourmet Classic, 505-795-3286, santafegourmetclassic.com

oct 4: Western Montana hill Climb Missoula, MT. Since 1977. 4-mile climb 840’ up Pattee Canyon Dr. Start at corner of Takima and Patee Canyon. 9 categories including new riders. U12 up to 75+, also tandem, recumbent, unicycle, tricycle, handcycle divi-sions. Missoulians On Bicycles, missoulabike.org

oct 10: 8th Annual Breast Cancer Charity ride Various. 10- or 20-mile casual ride for women and their sup-port networks. WSD demo bikes

available. Benefits the Breast Cancer Research Fund. Trek Stores, 801-763-1222, trekbikes.com/

oct 10: gila Monster gran fondo Silver City, NM. Beautiful scen-ery, awesome course and excep-tional weather. Follows Tour of the Gila Monster RR course. 32 Nano, 50 Micro, 70 Medio and 103 Gran Fondo distances. Start locations vary. Fundraiser for Tour of the Gila. First 100 entries receive T-shirt. Start 8am. Jack Brennan, 575-590-2612, tourofthegila.com

oct 10: legacy fall flat 100 - BCC ssCenterville, UT. Out to the Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island, Willard Bay and back. Part of BCC Super Series. Don

location: Caliente, Nevadaorganizer: Nevada State Parks and Lincoln Communities Action Team (LCAT)Website: parktoparkpedal.com distance (mi): 40, 60, 100services: 3 meals, rest stops, mechanical/medi-cal, SAG, T-shirt, showers, camping, finish line festival, transportation, swagsponsors: bikinglasvegas.com, Jerry’s Sinclaire, Grover C. Dils Medical Center

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oct 10: Park to Park Pedal extreme nevada 100Caliente, NV. Tour through some of Nevada’s most scenic state parks, historic towns and scenic by-ways. Three routes: 103-mile Extreme, 60-mile Double Jack, 40-mile Helix. T-shirt. Mouthwatering Dutch oven feast is the prize at the end of the journey. Start 7:30am. Benefits Nevada State Parks. Dawn Andone, Nevada State Parks, 775-728-4460, parktoparkpedal.com

oct 11: Apple valley PopulaireBoulder, CO. Open to all. Ride the quiet roads of Apple Valley outside Lyons. Start 10am at East Boulder Community Center. RUSA sanctioned. John Lee Ellis, Rocky Mountain CC, 303-604-1163, rmccrides.com

oct 11–17: hawaii Classic Waikoloa, HI. Explore the perime-ter of the Big Island on week-long tour. Can be tailored to all levels. Average 45 miles per day. Other departure dates available. Bicycle Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com

oct 15: tri-states gran fondoMesquite, NV. The only event of its kind! 3 sates in 1 incredible day. Nevada, Arizona and Utah. 112 miles with 7,700’ of climb-ing on quiet roads with stunning scenery. Fully supported. Chip-timed. Deb Bowling, Planet Ultra, 818-889-2453, granfondotriplecrown.com

oct 17: goldilocks las vegasLas Vegas, NV. Only women’s exclusive cycling event the state. Safe and beautiful routes through the Mojave Desert and Red Rock Canyon with views of Red Rock Mountains. 30-, 60-,

10-mile rides featuring downhill, flat and rolling terrain. First wave 6:30am. Michelle Herr, Infinite Cycles and Healthy Herriman, 702-515-9895, goldilocksride.com

oct 17: las vegas Century’s Pedal to the Medal Las Vegas, NV. Ride around the fabulous Las Vegas valley. Century, 60 and 25 miles. Family 1 mile ride. Fully supported. Benefits Special Olympics of Nevada, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition. Renae Egan-Williams, 702-932-1560, northlasvegascentury.org

oct 17: soJo Marathon - Bike tourSouth Jordan, UT. 25-mile rec-reational ride from University of Utah Medical Center. Also marathon, half-marathon, 5km, and kid’s race. Includes T-shirt, goodies and finisher medal. 801-253-5236, SoJoMarathon.com

775.728.4460 lincolncountynevada.com [email protected]

T-shirt and Dutch Oven dinner included in registration fee.Cost: $70 before Aug. 31 $80 after Aug. 31

Includes 3 routes for riders of all levels:• 103-Mile Extreme • 60-Mile Double Jack • 40-Mile Helix

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oct 25–30: Cactus Classic Tucson, Arizona. A 6-day desert-hued palette of sunny blue skies, ochre hillsides, sage, cacti and brilliantly-hued architecture. Bike, hike and sample the wines and savor the scenery. Various departure dates. Bicycle Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com

oct 24: fall tour de st. george CenturySt. George, UT. Ride through Southern Utah and see some of the most scenic views while climbing to Veyo and through Gunlock State Park. 35-, 70-, or 100-mile options. Ryan Gurr, SpinGeeks, 435-674-3185, spingeeks.com

oct 25: day of the treadAlbuquerque, NM. Tentative date. Start/finish at the Civic Plaza. For all ages and abili-ties. 54, 64, 80 or 100 miles. Full or half-marathon of running. Celebrate Halloween, prizes for best costumes. Includes T-shirt, water bottle. Benefits Casa Esperanza. dayofthetread.com

novEMBErnov 7: ride 2 recovery honor rideLas Vegas, NV. Start down Las Vegas Boulevard with a full escort down the strip. Longer route available that will continue toward Henderson. Linda Glassel, 609-792-0709, ride2recovery.com

nov 11: fee free days in Arches and Canyonlands Moab, UT. Self-supported. The perfect time to ride your road bike in the parks. Patrick Baril, 435-259-8826, nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm

nov 21: el tour de tuscon Tucson, AZ. 40, 55, 75, 104 miles. 5 and 12 miles for kids. See Tucson’s beautiful vistas and mountain ranges. Fully support-ed. Steve Rivera, 520-745-2033, perimeterbicycling.com

nov 28: saturday fatter day rideSaratoga Springs, UT. 7th annual. Burn off turkey and pie calories riding to the top of Sun Crest. Bring a donation for the Food Bank. Benefits the Utah Food Bank. Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, epicbiking.com

Enjoy the downhill on Mountain to the Desert Bike Ride and the hills on Telluride 200 (September 26, 2015). Photo courtesy M2D

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MarchMar 21–22: rumble in the rocksFaywood, NM. 2-day fun ride. Challenging 1-mile slick rock, 6 miles single and double track, supported. Camping. Tim Davis, City of Rocks State Park, [email protected]

aprilApr 23–26: fruita fat tire festival Fruita, CO. Join us for the “unof-ficial” start of Colorado’s MTB season and enjoy great moun-tain and desert rides, parties and expo at Civic Center Park. Roadies welcome with great rid-ing over the Colorado National Monument, Douglas Pass and wine country. Mike Heaston, Event Marketing Group LLC, 970-858-7220, fruitamountainbike.com

Apr 30–May 3: Kokopelli trail Fruita, CO. 4 days, 142 miles of singletrack, jeep trails and retired railroad. Rest stops and lunches. Camping, gear transportation. Limit 90 riders. Bikerpelli Sports, 303-875-9000, bikerpelli.com

and 100-mile rides. Family fun ride 11 miles. Spectacular views in Black Canyon of Gunnison Nat’l Park. Starts at Montrose Rotary Park. Benefits various local non-profits. Kevin Davis, 970-596-4108, missiontoride.com

May 10: Amazing earthfestFredonia, AZ. 9th annual. Week-long celebration of out-door adventure features the Grand Staircase Escalante Nat’l Monument. 10-25 mile non-tech-nical loops on the Joy Jordan Woodhill Trail. 435-644-3735, amazingearthfest.com

May 15–17: MeCCA spring MtB festivalGreen River, UT. Guided rides, ranging from beginner to advanced. Family friendly. Kim Player, 435-653-2440, biketheswell.org

May 16: Wild horse dirt fondoDelle, UT. Mass start event. Cross or MTB bikes work best. 76 miles, 5,000’ climb, zero miles of pavement, county-maintained dirt and gravel roads across the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area. Start 9am. Little Wild Horse 31 miles, 1,800’ start 10am. Chris Magerl, Quick Release Racing, 801-595-8293, RideWildHorse.com

MayMay 7–10: Kokopelli trail Fruita, CO. 4 days, 142 miles of singletrack, jeep trails and retired railroad. Rest stops and lunches. Camping, gear transportation. Limit 90 riders. Bikerpelli Sports, 303-875-9000, bikerpelli.com

May 9: desert rAts MtB rideFruita, CO. The 50km supported ride is a fun out-and-back on the Kokopelli Trail. Riders will have 10 hours to complete the course. Reid Delman, Gemini Adventures, 303-249-1112, geminiadventures.com

May 9: gooseberry Mesa MtB Poker rideSpringdale, UT. Accumulate play-ing cards along the 9-mile ride. At the end of the ride, the person with the best poker hand will win a cash prize. Ride benefits Rotary Club of Zion Canyon in their installation of a water filling station project. Start 5pm. Daisy Hobbs, 435-772-7771, springdaletown.com/rotary-club/mtn-bike-poker-ride/

May 9: Mission to ride Montrose, CO. Variety of distanc-es ranging from mellow to ardu-ous. 30-, 60-, Black Canyon 40-

May 16: the Wild horseclosEr look

Located in Cedar Mountain Wilderness, the start line is less than one hour from the heart of downtown, just south of Interstate 80. A vast and uncrowded area, riders can often bike for hours without encountering another vehicle or person. However, some 600 wild horses call this area home. The 76-mile, with its 5,000’ of elevation gain, offers a challenging dirt-only ride, while the 31-mile Little Wild Horse is a valuable option. Both routes go over Hastings Cutoff pass, used by the Donner-Reed party on their ill-fated 1846 journey west. The event is timed for bragging rights only, and draw prizes are plentiful. Money from every ticket sold goes directly to the NICA Utah League Scholarship Fund, a national program focused on increasing the overall access to mountain bike leagues. Limit 300 riders. Pre-registration only.

location: Delle, UTorganizer: Quick Release RacingWebsite: RideWildHorse.comdistance (mi) / elevation (ft): 31/1800, 76/5000services: mechanical/ medical, SAG, swag bagsponsors: Cycling Utah, Pro Gold, Kuhl

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May 16: dirty double fondoSalida, CO. Salida to Harstel, Guffey, Salida on mostly dirt/gravel roads, little pavement. Bring lights. Ride 200km at high altitude in the middle of nowhere race. Improved course. MTB or ‘cross bike. Unsupported event limited to 74. Colorado Endurance Series, 719-207-3670, coloradoes.wordpress.com

May 31–Jun 5: Bryce and Zion national Parks St. George, UT. 6-day, 140-mile guided tour through Brian Head, Red Canyon, Navajo Lake Trail, Virgin River Rim and hiking the Zion Narrows. Includes 5-night camping and one inn or 5-night all inns, transportation and food. Also available throughout the summer. Sally M., Escape Adventures, 800-596-2953, escapeadventures.com

Jun 13: Moots Colorado ranch rally Steamboat Springs, CO. 2nd annual. 50-mile dirt road cyclo-sportive. Pedal through the coun-tryside of Routt County. Includes lunch at a working ranch, Moots evening social and entry to win a Moots Routt frame. Limit 150 riders. Benefits the Community Agriculture Alliance. 970-879-1676, moots.com

Jun 14: te Copper triangleCopper Mountain, CO. Self-supported, difficult 80-miler. 6545’ elevation gain. Start 8am. Julie Smith, Team Evergreen Bicycle Club, (303) 324-3159, teamevergreen.org

Jun 20: Beaver dam 49er gravel grinderCaliente, NV. A day’s trek over 35 miles of gravel and dirt takes you across cattle ranges, through set-tler homesteads, around isolated ranches, by an old log milling community and past the historic one-room Barclay Schoolhouse. BBQ to follow. Start 7:30am. Dawn Andone, 775-728-4460, beaverdamgravelgrinder.com

Jun 25–28: ride sun valley Mountain Bike festivalSun Valley, ID. Showcases the area’s 400+ miles of singletrack with free guided rides. Sun Valley Events, 208-726-2777, ridesunvalley.com

Jun 27: fire road Cedar City - dirt fondoCedar City, UT. 25, 60, 100km distances, start at Main Street Park, 8am, 7000’ total elevation

JunEJun 4–7: desert and Alpine MtB Fruita, CO. Ride the red rock landscape near the Colorado River from the alpine forest of the Manti-La Sal Mountains. No boring mile. Reid Delman, Gemini Adventures, 303-249-1112, geminiadventures.com

Jun 6: national trails dayVarious. Events of all sorts, including trail building and rides, presented by various organiza-tions in all parts of the country. imba.com

Jun 7: subaru elephant rock Castle Rock, CO. 27-mile off-road with rolling hills, high plains and canyons. Dirt roads. Start/finish at the Events Center at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Scot Harris, elephantrockride.com

July 25-26: the Bryce Canyon fat tire festivalclosEr look

Marvel at the incredible colors of Bryce Canyon National Park and Red Canyon State Park while negotiating the trails. The whole family will enjoy a fun time at this festival, with plenty of sightseeing and riding for all levels. The festival includes 39- and 66-mile options, which can be raced or ridden non-competitively on Saturday. A post-event BBQ dinner with live music follows. Sunday brings additional family-friendly mountain bike tour of various distances from a 9-mile kid ride, a moderate 14-mile course, or a more intermediate 17-mile route. The hoodoos and richness of Utah’s Color Country are so awesome, even racers will be too busy taking photos and selfies to actually compete. Pre-registration only.

location: Bryce Canyon, UTorganizer: Escape AdventuresWebsite: bcfattirefestival.comdistance (mi): 9, 14, 17, 39, 66services: meals, rest stops, mechanical, T-shirt, showers, camping, finish line festival, swag.

Wydaho Rendezvous (September 4-7, 2015), happy trails! Photo courtesy of Wydaho



gained for 100km; 4000’ total for 60km. Equal prize money for overall men and women in 100k. 25-qualifying slots for the Leadville 100 up for grabs for 100km event. Cameron Christensen, 801-884-2332, fireroadcycling.com

JulyJul 5–Aug 7: Colorado trail MtB tourMonroe, CO. Explore unspoiled landscapes, rush through cool mountain air, drink in 360-degree mountain views and pedal past carpeted fields of wildflowers (which can be handle-bar high). High altitude campsites offer a canopy of bright stars and deep sleep at night. John Humphries, 970-728-5891, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

Jul 5–10: grand staircase escalante Mountain singletrack Panguitch, UT. 6 days. The Grand Staircase Lower Canyons provide exploring, camping, and backcountry mountain biking. Secluded Trails, private vistas, high mountain lakes and an abundance of wildlife. Sally M., Escape Adventures, 800-595-2953, escapeadventures.com

Jul 18: ruby Mountain Bike tourSpring Creek, NM. 80-mile bike tour from Deeth to Spring Creek and mini tour from Lamoille to Spring Creek. Relay or Solo cyclist. Paved and gravel roads.

Cyclists are welcome to use all kinds of bikes by switching out at exchange locations. Wells Chamber, 775-752-3540, rubymountainrelay.com

Jul 24–26: Bryce Canyon fat tire festivalBryce Canyon, UT. Saturday: family ride, 39k and 66k tour options. Sunday fun for the whole family, includes a pan-cake breakfast and lunch. Bike rental available. Sally M., Escape Adventures, 800-596-2953 x1, bcfattirefestival.com

Jul 31–Aug 1: White rim in one nightMoab, UT. Ride the entire White Rim Trail in a single night during a full moon. Fully supported. Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, epicbiking.com

augustAug 1–2: Knobby tire tour of idaho CityIdaho City, ID. 88 miles from Boise to beautiful downtown Idaho City. Idahowalkbike.org

Aug 2–7: new Mexico singletrack Panguitch, UT. 6 days. Escape Adventures, 800-595-2953, escapeadventures.com

Aug 2–7: Crested Butte single track Colorado Springs, CO. 6-day tour covers the immensely beau-tiful, challenging and remote terrain in the Elk Mountains of south-central Colorado. Intermediate to advanced. July

date also available. Lizard Head Cycling Guides, 970-728-5891, lizardheadcyclingguides.com

Aug 3–11: BlomfestSalmon, 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 14–16: Bike helena shuttle festHelena, MT. Ride continuous shut-tles 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 27–30: desert and Alpine MtB Moab, UT. Ride the red rock landscape near the Colorado River from the alpine forest of the Manti-La Sal Mountains. Experience this incredible change in scenery without a bor-ing mile. Reid Delman, Gemini Adventures, 303-249-1112, geminiadventures.com

sEptEMBErsep 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

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sep 12: Cascade gravel grinder ChallengeCascade, ID. Amazing ride. Course length: 35, 57, 76 miles. 2000’ elevation with 12% grade. 5 full-service rest stops. Start at American Legion, goes through Boise and Payette National Forests. Not for the faint of heart. MTB or cross bike OK. Limit 300. Mary Tracey, 513-382-3938, 4summitchallenge.com/gravel-grinder/index.aspx

sep 12–13: Pearl Pass tourCrested Butte, CO. 39th annual. Oldest continuous MTB event in the world. Created in 1976, this expert ride celebrates MTB’s roots. 38-mile ride starts at 9am from the Mountain Heritage Museum. Traverses the Elk Mountains with 12,700’ elevation gain before rugged decent into Aspen. Requires fitness! Free entry. Gear shuttle $10 to Aspen. Return gear/person shuttle from Aspen to Crested Butte $20. Reservations recommended. Kay Peterson Cook, Mountain Bike Hall of Fame, 970-349-6817, cbklunkers.com

sep 13: tour la fêteLyons, CO. Staged at River Bend. More than just a 15-20 mile ride in the St. Vrain Valley, the event celebrates women. Gourmet dinner, fun and enter-tainment included. Teresa Robbins, tourlafete.com

octoBEroct 2–4: outerbikeMoab, UT. An opportunity to ride your dream bike on world class trails and roads. Participants will receive bike demos for 3 days, swag bag, lunch, beer and admission to evening parties and films. Laurel Hunter, Western Spirit Cycling Adventures, 800-845-2453, outerbike.com

oct 7–11: Kokopelli Fruita, CO. Classic adventure for experienced riders only. Ride the Kokopelli from Fruita to Moab. Reid Delman, Gemini Adventures, 303-249-1112, geminiadventures.com

oct 22–25: Moab ho-down Bike festivalMoab, UT. 10th annual MTB festival with races, group shuttle rides, bike film festival, townie tour, dirt jump comp and an outrageous costume party. Non-profit event to benefit local trails. Tracy Reed, 435-259-4688, moabhodown.com

dEcEMBErdec 5: global fat Bike day — utahOgden, UT. Ride and party start at 10am. Tailgate-style BBQ/party . Mark Peterson, 801-782-3663, [email protected]

sep 19: ovando gran fondoOvando, MT. A fully-supported 37- or 55-mile ride for cross and MTB. Add either the 2- and 6-mile challenge options. Travel on dirt and 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

sep 20: Monarch Crest Crank Salida, CO. Ride 15 miles of sweet high-altitude Monarch Crest Trail or Salida Mountain trails as a fundraiser for the Chaffee County Alliance Against Domestic Abuse. Guides, food, shuttle, beer. Also, historic Salida Cruiser Tour for non-mountain bikers. Sheree Beddingfield, Alliance Against Domestic Abuse, 719-530-1295, monarchcrestcrank.com

sep 25–27: san rafael swell fall festival Huntington, UT. Celebrates bik-ing and the social aspects of rid-ing. Many different day rides for all levels, pasta dinner, drawing, post-ride Dutch-oven cookout around the campfire and more. MECCA, 435-637-0086, biketheswell.org

september 4-7: tvtAP Wydaho rendezvous teton Mountain Bike festival

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The four-day mountain bike festival over Labor Day weekend takes place at the 26,000-acre Grand Targhee Resort on the west side of the Grand Tetons. Near Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park, available activities include world-class fly-fishing, rafting, and of course 200+ miles of mountain bike trails. A four-day chairlift pass, provid-ing access to 50 miles of trails, is included in the registration fee. 2016 demo bike fleets are available for all attendee’s to ride for free. Enjoy hosted group rides, parties, raffles and more. For additional cost, riders can also get in on skill clin-ics, meals, lodging and discounted race registration. Benefits Teton Valley Trails and Pathways, who are dedicated to build-ing and maintaining a complete, connected network of pedes-trian and bicycle pathways and trails throughout Teton Valley.

location: Alta, WYorganizer: Teton Valley Trails and PathwaysWebsite: tetonbikefest.orgservices: rest stops, mechanical, T-shirt, showers, camping, finish line festival, massage, swag


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Athlete Profiles

James Bivens Crested Butte, CO Age: 15 Racing since: 2012

Category: Cat 3 disciplines: MTB (DH and XC) school: Crested Butte Community Schoolteam/club: Crested Butte High SchoolCoaches: Jason Lakey, Eddy Cohn, Ellie Atkins, Banks Kriz, Andrew

Arnold, Jason Stubbe, Pete Curvinstrengths: Rough, technical and steep downhill trailsneed to work on: Endurance favorite race: Colorado State Downhill ChampionshipsBest results 2014: 4th State DH Championships; 17th HS XC

State Championshipshighlight 2014: Opening day of the Evolution Bike Park and going to the

Colorado State Downhill ChampionshipsCareer highlights: 2x Pinnacle Series Downhill overall winner; 4th State Downhill Championships2015 goals: To start racing Enduro; 2015 Downhill Nationalslong term goals: To podium at a national raceWho is your cycling idol and why? Rat Boy (Josh Bryceland). He has just started to make an appearance at

World Cup Downhill races, but he has been very successful in them. One of the best riders out there, he had a really positive attitude after breaking his foot.

how did you get started? My dad got a new mountain bike and would go out before work. I asked to go with him and I had so much fun. I started to enjoy the sport more and more.

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Category: Cat 4 (Jr. 13-14) discipline: Road, Cross and Triathlonschool: Discovery Canyon Campusteam/club: Peak Multisport/Café VeloCoach: Ken Axford – Peak Multisportstrengths: Climbing, time trial, sock fashion and triathlonsneed to work on: Mounts, dismounts and not swallowing bugsfavorite race: Colorado Mini ClassicBest results 2014: State Champion RR, TT and HC (Jr. 13-14); 7th Youth

Elite Triathlon Nationals highlight 2014: State Champion x 3Career highlights: 2013 USA Triathlon Youth National Champion; winning

the first bike race I ever entered; making amazing friends 2015 goals: Win the 2015 USAT Youth Elite National Triathlon; cycle at a regional or national levellong term goals: Win the Olympics as a triathlete; ride in the Tour de FranceWho is your cycling idol and why? Laurel Rathbun. She introduced me to competitive cycling. She has com-

peted worldwide and is a very kind and generous person.how did you get started? Through triathlons, my love for bike racing has grown. Anything else we should know? I love the opportunities that cycling gives me to meet lots of different people.

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athlEtE proFilEsKsenia lepikhina Boulder, CO Age: 18 Racing since: 2009

Category: Cat 1/Jr. 17-18 (MTB), Junior (cyclocross), Cat 4 (road)disciplines: MTB (XC, STXC), Cyclocross, Roadschool: Fairview High Schoolteam/club: MTB: Tokyo Joe’s U23 Elite, Cross: SDG Factory TeamCoach: Ann Trombleystrengths: Good climber and technical fun riding. Stubborn, dedicated

and organized. I’m happy and that’s the greatest strength of all. need to work on: I tend to overthink things. Get out of my own head.favorite race: Gowdy GrinderBest results 2014: 1st Junior Internationale COPA AM-PM, Costa Ricahighlight 2014: 1st Nationals (Junior 17-18), qualified for Worlds

Career highlights: 1st Iceman Cometh (x2); World Championship attendee; top 30 2014 CX Nationals (Elite)2015 goals: Keep loving riding my bike; qualify for Worldslong term goals: Attend the Olympics; top 10 at WorldsWho is your cycling idol and why? Erin Huck. We traveled together last year and she always gives me great life

tips and tells excellent stories. I admire that she has managed to excel in cycling and in her engineering career. how did you get started? My parents and I used to go on fun rides. One summer they signed me up for a

camp called Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures where I spent two to four days per week adventuring in the mountains. I later joined the Tokyo Joe’s team and met my coach.

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tanner W. Perkins Crested Butte, CO Age: 14 Racing since: 2011

Category: Juniordiscipline: Long distance mountain bikingschool: Crested Butte Community Schoolteam/club: Crested Butte Devo Coach: Jason Lakey and Bartstrengths: Going downhill fast need to work on: Climbingfavorite race: The Grand Traversehighlight 2014: Beating my dad in the Grand Traverse2015 goals: To place top 15 in the Grand Traverselong term goals: To have fun riding and increase my levelWho is your cycling idol and why? Tim Sewellhow did you get started? My parents bought me a Trek bike when I was 3.

nate hansen South Jordan, UT Age: 16 Racing since: 2012

Category: Cat 2 / Junior Expert (MTB), Cat 4 (road)disciplines: Road, MTB, Cyclocross school: Bingham Highteam/Club: Canyon Bicycles-Shimano Coach: Rob Hansenstrengths: Climbing, endurance, smooth technicallyneed to work on: Sprinting, exposure to heavy wind (I only weigh 100lb)favorite race: True Grit EpicCareer highlights: 3rd overall MTB Midweek Sport (34 Under); 1st overall

ICUP Sport (13-15), 3 podiums at DMV in Utah Crit Series2015 goals: Upgrade to Cat 3 (road), podium Junior only Larry Miller; top

10 varsity HS MTBWho is your cycling idol and why? My dad, because even though he

thinks I’ll beat him he gets faster every year; Greg LeMond for his demeanor; Bernard Hinault for his tenaciousness.

how did you get started? When I was 9 or 10, my dad took me to some cyclocross races. After not cycling for two years I started mountain riding with him, and that transitioned into the road as well.

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Jessie linder Cedar Crest, NM Age: 16 Racing since: 2012

Category: Cat 1/Junior (MTB Endurance/XC), Cat 3 (cross) discipline: Mountain Bike (XC, STXC, Enduro), Cyclocrossschool: East Mountain High School team/club: GetOut! New MexicoCoach: Nina Baumstrengths: Technical mountain bike and cyclocross skills need to work on: Power favorite race: 2013 24 Hour MTB Nationals — I was on the course during

the storm that closed the course. Best results 2014: 1st Whiskey Off-Road 25 Grand (Junior)highlight 2014: 5th at Cyclocross Nationals Career highlights: 2014 24-Hour MTB Nationals (Fastest lap Junior), 4th

2014 MTB Nationals Short Track (Junior)2015 goals: Race well at MTB Nationalslong term goals: Compete in an international raceWho is your cycling idol and why? Katie Compton, because she is such a great cyclist and I was told I looked

like a young Katie.how did you get started? I participated in a triathlon camp and raced in 2012; I only liked the cycling part. I

joined a Junior Devo team, which gave me a great intro to mountain biking and cross. Anything else we should know? I was given my first, real mountain bike by a fellow female mountain biker

when I first started. The mountain bike and cyclocross communities have been very friendly and encouraging. A supportive community really makes a difference.

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Brooks hudson Crested Butte, CO Age: 11 Racing since: 2012

Category: Junior disciplines: MTB Downhill school: Crested Butte Community Schoolteam/club: Gravity Groms DH Factory Race Team Coach: Andrew Arnold, Banks Kriz and Blake Paytonstrengths: Not afraid, hover-biking, jumpingneed to work on: Gaining weight, growing bigger and wrenching on my whipfavorite race: Central States Cup DH race on the new Captain Jack trail

at Evolution Bikehighlight 2014: Nailed the Avery trail rock-drop A-line jump at Evolution

Bike Park Career highlights: Undefeated and 1st Overall Crested Butte Pinnacle

Series (Groms U12); 3rd Central States DH Cup (U18), 6th Colorado DH Championships (U14)

2015 goals: Get better about always squaring up to wet roots and cleaning and lubing my bike. Better finish at the State Championships

long term goals: Race at Angelfire and ride in BC. Learn 360s, flat spins and the sickest tail whips. Get into MTB product development. Start a rock band, but I should probably learn an instrument or how to sing or something.

Who is your cycling idol and why? Brendan Fairclough and Cain Leonard because they’re really smooth and they rip really hard.

how did you get started? My family operates an action sports camp for kids called Gravity Groms. Mom and Dad ride a lot and I guess it’s in my blood. I also compete in Big MTN Freeride and Skiercross all winter. I always liked to descend as fast as I can.

Anything else we should know? I wear all the protection and pads I can get because DH can be dangerous. I’d like kids to know that doing outdoor action sports is so much better than watching them on TV or playing video games about it. Everyone can find a curb or pile of dirt to jump.

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sienna leger redel Park City, UT Age: 16 Racing since: 2010

Category: Junior (U16) discipline(s): Cross country school: Park City High School team/club: Summit Bike ClubCoach: Sarah Coffman strengths: Climbingneed to work on: Drops and very technical terrain at race speedsfavorite race: Sea Otter Classic; Nordic Valley because I race on a

course I helped buildBest results 2014: 2nd Sea Otter, 3rd Nationalshighlight 2014: NICA Varsity series winnerCareer highlights: Sea Otter, I proved to myself I could run with the big

dogs; 2014 UT NICA Varsity leader; 2013 UT NICA JV overall leader.2015 goals: 1st US Nationals long term goals: Worlds team; keep riding and racing as long as I can;

get more girls involved in riding/racingWho is your cycling idol and why? Katrina Nash. She always pushes

her limits and somehow manages to be at the top of her game. Lori Harward. She has done more for cycling than anyone I can think of, and has helped me in so many ways.

how did you get started? My dad used to race professionally and he always wanted me to race.Anything else we should know? I just like having fun when I’m riding. I don’t always take it as seriously, but I

don’t think that’s such a bad thing. I have plenty of time to reach my potential and build the skills to race the world cup courses. You don’t have to win everything as a junior athlete. My dad always says that if no one bleeds it’s not a good ride, but I think it should be that if no one laughs it’s not a good ride.

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Mason Calvert Albuquerque, NM Age: 15 Racing since: 2008

Category: Cat 2 /Jr U18 (MTB XC); Junior 14-18 (Enduro)disciplines: Cross country and enduro school: Desert Ridge Middle Schoolteam/club: Sport Systems Mountain Top CyclingCoach: My dad Damian Calvert and Chris Boicestrengths: Downhilling and technical ridingneed to work on: Strength conditioning and cardio favorite races: Cedro Peak Mountain Bike Championships; Cedar Crest;

Oso High EnduroBest results 2014: New Mexico Off Road Series Champion; New Mexico

Road Series Champion; 3rd New Mexico Enduro Cuphighlight 2014: Winning the New Mexico Off Road Series U18 categoryCareer highlights: 2014 NMORS Champion; 2013 NMRRS Champion;

3rd 2014 NM Enduro Cup (Jr. 14-18)2015 goals: Win the Double Crown — New Mexico Enduro Cup and NMORS cross country titleslong term goals: Be a national champion in Enduro, and keep racing mountain bikes for as long as I canWho is your cycling idol and why? Aaron Gwin. He is a great representative for USA mountain biking and a

great cyclist.how did you get started? I grew up riding bikes with my dad and family, and fell in love with this wonderful sport.Anything else we should know? I would like to get a cycling scholarship to a good school such as Fort Lewis

College in Durango, Colorado. I am first chair in the percussion section at my school, and play the drum set in my school’s jazz band. I play baseball and love listening to Reggae and Alternative music. I want to thank all of the people who have believed in me and encouraged me to follow my dreams.

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reade Warner Golden, CO Age: 16 Racing since: 2008

Category: Cat 4 (road), Varsity (MTB) disciplines: Road, MTBschool: Golden High Schoolteam/club: Golden HS MTB Team (formerly Black Sheep Junior Cycling)Coach: My dad, Jeff Warner strengths: TT, climbingneed to work on: Sprinting, mountain bike handlingfavorite race: Bear Creek Time Trial SeriesBest results 2014: Colorado TT Champion (Jr. 15-16); 2nd Overall

Colorado HS League MTB (Sophomore Div. I), 1st Overall Cherry Creek TT Series; 1st Best on Hess TTT (Jr. 15-16)

highlight 2014: Racing and finding a new love for mountain biking Career highlights: 3x Colorado TT Champion, Colorado RR Champion,

2nd Overall Colorado HS League MTB (Sophomore Div. I)2015 goal: Do well in Varsity MTB races; win State TT; become a stronger rider long-term goals: Race in college; race and continue riding later in lifeWho is your cycling idol and why? Jens Voigt because of his hard work and dedication to the sport, his team,

and cyclists everywherehow did you get started? My parents, my mom rides a lot and my dad races. I started racing when I was 8,

and have been racing since.Anything else we should know? Although it is nice to win races, there are more important things to cycling

and racing. It helps you meet great people, stay fit, and learn many important life lessons through your experi-ences, whether good or bad.

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Morgan fortin Albuquerque, NM Age: 14 Racing since: 2010

Category: Cat 4 (road), Cat 3 (cross), Junior (MTB)disciplines: Road, TT, MTB, Cyclocross, Triathlonschool: Desert Ridge Middle Schoolteam/club: High Desert Bicycles Race TeamCoach: All of the NM cycling community strengths: Work ethic and determinationneed to work on: Better warm up, being more organized at the start,

cleaner dietfavorite race: Any of the Zia RidesBest results 2014: Gravity National Champion; 4th 2014 Cyclocross

National Championships; New Mexico Road and Cyclocross Series Champion; straight A report cards

highlight 2014: Going to the USA Cycling Talent ID Camp in Boulder, COCareer highlights: Completed two runs of the USA Cycling Gravity National Championships “World Cup” down-

hill course with a broken collarbone (courtesy of an earlier crash sustained while attending the USA Cycling MTB Talent ID camp) to earn the National Downhill Championship; 1st 24-hour National Championship four-person female junior team with my sister Hailey Fortin and sisters Jesse and Hannah Linder; the youngest finisher of many epic races.

2015 goals: MTB and cyclocross Nationals; setting a TT national record; straight As in schoollong term goal: To do my best and to smile every dayWho is your cycling idol and why? Nina Baum and Mindy Caruso, because even after all of their national

recognition, they still have time to help me get betterhow did you get started? My sister Hailey, who is an excellent athlete, encouraged me to start racing.Anything else we should know? I love my bikes and I love to race.

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nolan Jenkins Colorado Springs, CO Age: 14 Racing since: 2012

Cat: Junior (MTB), Cat 3 (cross), Cat 5 (road)disciplines: Mountain, Cross, Roadschool: The Colorado Springs Schoolteam/club: Front Rangers Junior CyclingCoach: Pete Webber, Cameron Chambersstrengths: Long hilly races that require depth in conditioningneed to work on: Slack lining, it kept me off the bike all summer (broken leg)favorite race: Bonelli Park Best result 2014: 1st Boulder Cup highlight 2014: 1st Cincy 3 Cross after Dark Career highlights: 2nd MTB Nationals; 2nd Cross Nationals; 1st Dakota

Five-O (young rider) 2015 goals: Focus on MTB Nationals long term goals: Ride as fast as I canWho is your cycling idol and why? Russell Finsterwald. He’s an Olympic caliber local pro who still takes time

to ride with me.how did you get started? Trying to keep up with my dad and brother.Anything else we should know? My family is my best support and I am so lucky they love this sport, too. Our

best family memories are from bike races.

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Wyatt gaulke Cheyenne, WY Age: 18 Racing since: 2012

Category: Cat 3 discipline: Road school: Central High School team/club: Altitude Cycling Coach: Marty Albe strengths: All around need to work on: Longer climbs favorite race: Colorado Mini Classic Best results 2014: 1st Weld County RR; 3rd overall Steamboat Springs

Stage Race; 8th Colorado RR Championshipshighlight 2014: Winning Best All Around Rider 2015 goals: Win a State Championship; top 15 at Nationals long term goals: Go professional. Who is your cycling idol and why? Vincenzo Nibali. He’s one of the

greats. He has won all three grand tours and he isn’t cocky. how did you get started? My dad used to ride. He finally convinced me to race, and I have been ever since. Anything else we should know? Thank to my coach and the team. I also run cross country for my high school.

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Anders Johnson Huntsville, UT Age: 17 Racing since: 2010

Category: Cat 1 (Jr. 17-18) discipline: XC school: Weber High School team/club: Whole Athlete/Specialized Coach: Dario Fredrick strengths: Powering fast stuffneed to work on: Technical and downhillfavorite race: Missoula Pro XCTBest results 2014: 1st Missoula Pro XCT; 3rd Missoula Pro XCT STXC;

1st Basin Bash NICA Career highlights: 1st Fat Bike Nationals; 1st Missoula XC; travel and

race in many new, cool places2015 goal: Top 5 Pro XCTs; World Championships team memberlong term goal: Make Worlds teams, continue to improve and have fun

Who is your cycling idol and why? Lea Davidson. My coach was her uncle so I heard a lot about her. She was so strong and gracious. It was amazing to see her recover from her injury and go to Worlds last year.

how did you get started? My dad, we would always take trips to southern Utah to ride.Anything else we should know? My website is A2Jracing.com

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Quintin Kurtz Evergreen, CO Age: 17 Racing since: 2010

Category: Cat 1 (Jr. 17-18) disciplines: Downhill, Dual Salom, Enduroschool: Evergreen High School team/club: Mojo WheelsCoach: Harrison Ory, Ryan Pepper, Blair Reedstrengths: Downhill sprintingneed to work on: Steep and rough sectionsfavorite race: Telluride MSCBest results 2014: 2nd Gravity National Championships (Cat 1 / Jr. 15-16)Career highlights: 2nd Nationals, 1st Colorado State Championships

(Cat 1 / Jr. 15-18), 3rd Trestle Gravity Series overall (Pro)2015 goals: Gravity Nationals; Junior World Cups; Junior USA team

long term goals: Consistent top 10 in World Cups Elite category; be dominant on the national scene Who is your cycling idol and why? Hometown pro Aaron Gwin. From unheard-of to the best in the world is

truly incredible. Also Harrison Ory, Blair Reed, Chris Higgerson.how did you get started? Riding mountain bikes. From the first day at Keystone’s bike park I was hooked. Anything else we should know about? It’s all about having fun with your friends.

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tarje grover Powell, WY Age: 14 Racing since: 2009

Category: Cat 4 (Jr. 13-14) discipline: Road school: HomeschooledCoach: Morgan Grover strengths: Climbing, time trialing need to work on: Tactics favorite race: Beartooth Blitzhighlight 2014: Winning the Road Race to Rapelje in a downpourCareer highlights: 1st Beartooth Blitz, 1st Road Race to Rapelje,

2nd Colorado Mini Classic TT2015 goals: Compete at Nationals; win the Bob Cook Memorial Hill Climblong term goals: Become a professional cyclist and win the Tour de FranceWho is your cycling idol and why? Jonathan Vaughters for all he has

done to clean cyclinghow did you get started? I’ve always wanted to become a professional

cyclist. In 2009, I started to do some small local races and build up from there.Anything else we should know? Without the help of my parents, I wouldn’t be able to travel to some of the

races. I’m very thankful for their support.

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Madeleine hales Draper, UT Age: 16 Racing since: 2013

Category: Junior Varsity (JV), Sport Womendiscipline: Cross Country school: Alta High Schoolteam/club: Alta High School MTB Team Coach: Stephen Halesstrengths: Fearless on technical sections, good balance and techniqueneed to work on: Due to autism, struggle to stay focused on the race

mentally when dealing with loud crowd noisefavorite race: Red Rock Rampage ICUP in St. GeorgeBest results 2014: 2nd Soldier Hollow (Sophomore)highlight 2014: Getting on the podium at the first high school raceCareer highlights: 2nd 2014 Soldier Hollow; 3rd Red Rock Rampage

ICUP; enjoying learning to be a better rider2015 goals: Improve race focus; getting on the podium in a JV race; keep having funlong term goals: Get invited to race in the varsity group senior year; continue mountain biking throughout my lifehow did you get started? Thanks to my parents, I have always enjoyed riding bicycles. I did a few of the ICUP

kids races, so when the high school league started, I was excited to join the team.Anything else we should know? I really appreciate nature and seeing how the trails change throughout the season.

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Charlotte Backus Larkspur, CO Age: 17 Racing since: 2013

Category: Cat 4 disciplines: Road, Cyclocrossschool: Palmer Ridge High School team/club: Prestige Imports, Front Rangers Junior Cycling Coach: Adam Zimmerman strengths: Hill climbing and enduranceneed to work on: Sprinting and race tactics favorite race: I love them allBest results 2014: Colorado State Championship — Criterium, TT, and RR highlight 2014: I was accepted onto Prestige Imports2015 goals: Race as much as possible and upgrade to Cat. 3long-term goals: Become a pro-cyclist and become a health nutritionist,

personal trainer, and psychologistWho is your cycling idol and why? Tom Danielson. He has helped my team and is a very strong and true person.how did you get started? My dad used to be a triathlete. When I was 10-years-old, a friend had her good old

vintage road bike. One day I asked my dad if I could start riding the bike and that’s when it all began.

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Kevin Callahan Aspen, CO Age: 18 Racing since: 2014

Category: Cat 3 (Jr. 17-18) disciplines: Road, MTBschool: Aspen High School team/club: Limelight Hotel AspenCoach: John Callahan strengths: Hill climbing, stage racesneed to work on: Sprinting, time trials favorite race: Mt. Evans HCBest results 2014: Colorado State Champion Mt. Evans Hill Climb (Jr.

17-18); 1st overall Steamboat Springs Stage Race (Jr. 17-18)Career highlights: State Champion HC; 1st Steamboat SR; 1st Salida

Classic RR2015 goals: Get a solid year of training under my belt and see what happens long term goals: Race on a professional team

Who is your cycling idol and why? Tejay van Garderen, because he’s a very skilled rider and trains well.how did you get started? My parents raced in the local town series. We did a bike tour across New Mexico

from Arizona to Texas when I was 13-years-old, and I had a lot of fun.Anything else we should know? I started riding my bike to school in 2nd grade, and I’ve never missed a day since.

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nicholas Jenkins Colorado Springs, CO Age: 16 Racing since: 2012

Cat: Cat 2 (MTB), Cat 3 (cross) disciplines: Cross, Mountainschool: Fountain Valley School team/club: Clif Bar JuniorsCoach: Pete Webber, Cameron Chambersstrengths: Reading lines quickly, working with other racersneed to work on: Starts in a big pack, homeworkfavorite race: Colorado Springs Pro XCTBest result 2014: 4th MTB Nationalshighlight 2014: Colorado Springs Pro XCT in my hometown and having

my grandpa watchingCareer highlights: National Champion STXC, racing Dakota Five-O with

my dad and brother, racing NICA High School league with my friends

2015 goals: Keep having fun and working hard to bring in the resultslong term goals: Ride on a competitive college team and eventually Leadville 100Who is your cycling idol and why? Todd Wells. He’s a class act on and off the bike.how did you get started? My dad is a great rider (Leadville 100), and it’s just what we do in our free time.Anything else we should know? When I ride with my brother, dad, and grandpa, I feel blessed and thankful

to the sport that brings us together as a family.

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sWica criterium seriesMay 5–July 7Boise, ID. 7 races at Ada County Fairgrounds. All events count towards SWICA points in each cat-egory. 5 different groups. First start: E flight 5:45pm, A flight 8pm. Registration starts at 5:15pm. Monthly rankings. Day of reg. only start 5:15pm. 208-890-3118, idahobikeracing.org

tuesdAyrocky Mountain raceways criterium series (rMr)Mar 7–Sep 1West Valley City, UT. Saturdays at 11am-2pm in March. Tuesdays at 6pm in April-September. A and B at 6pm, C and D at 7 pm. Located at 6555 W. 2100 S. Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utahbikeracing.com

algodones tt seriesJul 19–Aug 16Algodones, NM. Tentative dates. 9.8-mile out-and-back course along the East I-25 frontage road. All categories from 9-80+. 30 seconds intervals. Series award presented at Record TT Challenge on in Moriarity, NM. Jeff Huser, 505-228-9150, usacycling.org

lyle pearson spring racesApr 19–May 3Boise, ID. 3-event series open to Cat 1-2 to Master 50+. Cash/merchandize for overall GC. One TT and 2 RR. No day of registration. Events on: 4/19, 4/26, 5/3. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-371-5175, gcorsaevents.com

Montana - MBra seriesMay 31–Aug 9Various, MT. Events on: 5/31, 7/4, 7/19, 8/8, 8/8. Coul Hill, montanacycling.net

new Mexico road series - nMBraApr 11–Aug 15Various, NM. A series of 8 races, possibly 9 (TBC). Overall calculated on points, must do a minimum of 3 to qualify. Out of district riders eligible for series prizes. All races scored separately, not on omnium. Final race counts for double points. Men and

women Cat 1/2/3, both Cat 4, men Cat 5, Masters 50+ men and Juniors. Points awarded based on number of participants. Event identify at NMRS. Events on: 3/7, 3/21, 4/11, 6/7, 6/21. Tonia Padilla, nmbra.org

rocky Mountain road cup (rMrc)Mar 7–Sep 7Various, CO. Points competition for individual and club members. Gold level events awards points to the top 30, silver events top 20 and bronze top 15. Look for identifier logo next to event’s name. coloradocycling.org

uca points seriesMar 28–Sep 19Various, UT. Season-long points series. Consists of weekend races. Points calculated for all licensed category riders and abilities. Events on: 3/28, 4/4, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/15, 5/23, 5/29, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/4, 7/11, 7/17, 7/25, 8/1, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/19. utahcycling.com

utah triple crownJul 18–Sep 12Various, UT. Must complete three 200-mile events that last no longer than one day, in Utah, in one year. Must register with Utah Triple Crown to be eligible for awards. Events on: 7/18, 8/15, 8/28, 9/12. utahtriplecrown.weebly.com

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2014 Tour of Utah Women’s Edition, Miller Motor Sports Park (Aug 3–4, 2015) Photo courtesy of Dave Iltis/CyclingUtah.com


road WEEkly sEriEsWednesdAydld criteriumApr 8–Sep 2West Valley City, UT. Weekly training criterium at the Driver’s Training Center. A flite - 6 pm, B flite between 6:45 and 7:05pm. Call for information regarding C flite. Tight technical turns, high speed descent, and “the wall.” One of the most difficult courses in UT. Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utahbikeracing.com

icE Bar tt / hc seriesMay 6–Aug 5Pocatello, ID. TT are flat, HC is up either Scout Mountain or Crystal Mountain. Must be ICE or Snake River Triathlon Club member. First event free for non-members. Raffle for swag. End of season awards for top rider in HC, TT and overall. Combined time from best 2 TTs and best of each hill climb. A, B, 50+, Women, Triathlete, Junior, Clydesdale, Athena, Merckx style and Recreational. Start 6:30pm in May, 7pm in summer. Peter Joyce, Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts, idahocycling.com

karen hornbostel Memorial tt seriesApr 1–May 13Denver, CO. Series of 7 TT races. All categories from Junior 9-10 to Master 75+, retro, tandem, SS and handcycles. Start at 4:30pm, 20-second intervals, chip mandatory. 9.5 miles. Presented on Cherry Creek State Park roads. Overall best 6 of 7. Rainy day make up date 5/20. Fundraiser for BRAC and cancer Fitness Institute. Greg Kelton, COBRA, 303-927-8362, khmtt.cobrascycling.org

p2p Midweek series at cspJun 3–Aug 26Golden, CO. 10-event series. Cat 4/5 race at 6:10pm for 12 laps (75 riders field limit), Cat 1,2,3 at 7pm for 16 laps. Presented at CSP training track. Junior gear restrictions apply. Points to top 5 on intermediate sprints and top 10 at finish. Awards for most points overall. Jonathan Heidemann, Peak to Peak Training Systems, 303-902-9603, peaktopeaktraining.com

rainbow road tt & scout Mtn hcMay 6–Aug 5Pocatello, ID. 5 flat out-and-back TT of 10km. Meet at the Rainbow Road interchange. Free to ICE members. Race 6:30-8:30pm. First Wednesday of the month. Hill climb once monthly - Scout Mtn is 5 miles long up Fork Mink Creek Rd. Peter Joyce, idahocycling.com

thursdAydna Emigration hill climb seriesApr 9–Aug 27Salt Lake City, UT. Starts just east of the Hogle Zoo parking lot. 7.4 miles to top of Emigration Canyon. First rider off at 6pm. Runs every other Thursday. Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utahbikeracing.com

hill climb series - Emigration canyonApr 9–Aug 27Salt Lake City, UT. Starts north of Zoo 7.4 miles to top of Emigration. First rider off at 6:30pm. Every other Thursday. Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utahbikeracing.com

logan thursday night tt seriesApr 23–Aug 13Logan, UT. 18 races on five difference courses, with weekly and end-of-series prizes. Check the website for the location of the weekly course. Stephen Clyde, Logan Race Club, 435-750-8785, loganraceclub.org

p2p table Mountain Midweek series - WomenJun 25–Aug 20Golden, CO. 3-event series. Women races. Points to top 5 on intermediate sprints and top 10 at finish. Awards for most points overall. Presented at CSP. Jonathan Heidemann, 303-902-9603, peaktopeaktraining.com

salt air time trialApr 2–Sep 3Salt Lake City, UT. Every other Thursday April - September. Located at I-80 Frontage Road West of the International Center. Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utahbikeracing.com

road racE calEndarMarchMar 21–22: Csu - rams Circuit race and oval CritFort Collins, CO. Collegiate and USAC races. Saturday: Circuit race. Sunday: Criterium at CSU Oval Drive. Junior gear restric-tions apply. First race 8am both days. Registration closes 40 min prior to each start. Paul Kumm, CSU Rams Cycling, 719-452-9159, coloradocycling.org

Mar 21–22: volcano Cliffs Circuit races - nMBrA #2Albuquerque, NM. Saturday: 3.45-mile circuit, Sunday 2.25 miles on new pavement at Petroglyth Estates. Race time based on category. All categories available. Junior U16 (3 laps) to Pros. (10 laps). Part of New Mexico Road Series - NMBRA. Stephen Williamson, Active Knowledge, 505-238-9638, [email protected]

Mar 28–29: flC - squawker ClassicDurango, CO. Collegiate and USAC events. Saturday: TTT/TT, point-to-point format 21km, ITT for USAC classes. Start 8am, followed by a criterium at 11am on 5-turn, 0.7-mile course on north part of campus. Sunday: RR on 5.25-mile loop around Fort Lewis College. Start 8am with Collegiate then USAC. Dave Hagen, Fort Lewis College Cycling Club, 970-403-4842, cycling.fortlewis.edu


road racE calEndarMar 28: rAAM texas ChallengeMarble Falls, TX. Enduro unsup-ported 200 and 400 miles, ter-rain varies based on distance. Starts at Johnson Park Expo and post-event party. The 400 miles is a qualifier for RAAM. Rick Boethling, Race Across America, 720-381-6053, texas.raamchallenge.com

Mar 28: the Javelina Chase Duncan, AZ. Race the spec-tacular high desert during prime poppy season. This Grand Fondo event covers some of the most beautiful scenery the Southwest has to offer. 72.5-, 50- and 25-mile routes. 5K walk/run also available. Fully sup-ported. Benefits Javelina Chase Scholarship Fund. John Lieberenz, 575-358-2926, hstrial-javchase.homestead.com

Mar 28–29: tour del solSt. George, UT. Stage race. Saturday: TT. Sunday: Crit and RR. Cash and prizes. All catego-ries from Junior 10-12 to Master 45+. Reg deadline 3/ 27. Part of UCA Points Series. Margaret, SpinGeeks, 435-229-6251, spingeeks.com

aprilApr 4: louisville Criterium Louisville, CO. Centenial Loop. One of the fastest races in CO. Fast flowing corners, power incline and wide open roads to really put the hammer down. 3/4-mile loop. Reg. closes 40 min prior to each start. Junior 15+ to Masters 60+ categories. (Yellow) Tony Panigutti, Without Limits Productions, 303-882-8304, withoutlimits.co

Apr 4: the Big CritWest Valley City, UT. Tentative date. Just north of the Salt Lake International Airport, held at Rocky Mountain Raceway. Part of UCA Points Series. 801-209-2479, utahbikeracing.com

Apr 4–5: usAfA front range Cycling ClassicColorado Springs, CO. Saturday TTT and criterium. Sunday RR all scored individually. Tucker

Brown, US Air Force Cycling, 603-769-0132, coloradocycling.org

Apr 11–12: Adoption exchange Classic - nMBrA #3Albuquerque, NM. Omnium format. Team TT, road and crite-rium. Rider with the lowest point total wins. Saturday: RR on long (42 miles) and short (31.2 miles) loops, 700’ climbing. Sunday: TT 20km rolling out-and-back; Crit at Balloon Fiesta Park on paved 1-mile course. $2,000 in cash. Men, women, Juniors and col-legiate categories. Benefits the Adoption Exchange. Part of New Mexico Road Series - NMBRA. Silvio Menezes, Mountain Top Cycling Club, 505-238-9638, mountaintopcycling.com

Apr 11: Bobcat usAC open raceBozeman, MT. Collegiate event. 33-mile loop through rural Montana landscape. Majestic views as riders traverse rolling hills and narrow river canyons. All riders finish on a grueling 5km, 1,200’ climb to the top of the Lewis and Clark Caverns. Drew Cardoza, 406-425-0609, [email protected]

Apr 11: Boulder roubaix

Boulder, CO. 18-mile loop with mixed with almost 60% hardpack dirt road. Not for everyone. Chip timing. Junior gear restriction applies. Make up date due to weather is May 3. Chris Grealish, DBC Events, 303-619-9419, dbcevents.com

Apr 11–12: Mesquite stage raceMesquite, NV. 2-day, 3-stage event. TT, criterium and RR. Saturday TT and 9-corner crit. Sunday RR. Cat 1 to 5 to Master 55+ Men, Cat 1 to 5 Women. Time bonus to top 3 in each events. GC calculated on time. 801-699-5126, racedayeventmanagement.com

Apr 11–12: nWCCC Bobcat ClassicBozeman, MT. Collegiate event. 33-mile loop through rural Montana landscape. Majestic views as riders traverse rolling hills and narrow river canyons.

All riders finish on a grueling 5km, 1,200’ climb to the top of the Lewis and Clark Caverns. Drew Cardoza, 406-425-0609, [email protected]

Apr 12: Cu stazio Criterium Boulder, CO. Collegiate and open event. Start 8am for Collegiate categories, 13:35 for others. Race time 20-60 minutes depending on category. Gear restriction applies for Juniors. Manual timing. Jaime Kelleher, CU Cycling, 708-805-6040, cucycling.com

Apr 12: rhonde van BoiseBoise, ID. 65+ miles with 20 miles of climbing (8,500’). Group hill climb. Start at George’s on Front Street, 9:30am. Mike Cooley, 208-371-5175, georgescycles.com

Apr 12: university of Montana CriteriumMissoula, MT. Set in the heart of Missoula, hosted by the University of Montana Cycling Team. Non-collegiate categories start at 1pm. Kurt Erbach, 847-346-8838, [email protected]

Apr 16–19: sea otter ClassicMonterey, CA. 25th anniversary. Thrusday: criterium, Friday: road races, Saturday: circuit races and GF. Sunday: RR and circuit races. 800-218-8411, seaotterclassic.com

Apr 17–19: tour of Walla Walla stage raceWalla Walla, WA. 3-or 4-stage race depending on category. Friday: RR rolling circuit with hill-top finish for Pro 1-2, Cat 3 and Masters 40+. No women’s race Friday. Saturday: 8.7-mile TT and downtown 1.1-mile 8-corner crit, all categories. Sunday: hilly RR. No day-of reg. Doubles as Collegiate event. Micheal Austin, Wheatland Wheelers CC, 509-525-4949, tofww.org

Apr 18–19: Albuquerque 50+ gamesRoswell, NM. Open to Albuquerque/Bernalillo county residents aged 50 by December 31. Age divisions. Top 3 move on to NM Senior Olympics. City of Albuquerque, 575-623-5777, nmseniorolympics.org


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Climb per lap 750’. Part of UCA Points Series. Bryan Gee, Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts, 208-406-8477, idahocycling.com

Apr 25: Zion gran fondoSpringdale, UT. Lollipop-shaped 77-mile route including Quail Creek and Sand Hollow State Parks. Century option into Zion Nat’l Park. Spectacular views. Fully supported. Chip-timed. Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, planetultra.com

Apr 26: Chicken dinner rrNampa, ID. 48-60 miles. Start at Deer Flat and Perch Rd, south of Nampa. Part of Lyle Pearson Spring Races. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-371-5175, georgescycles.com

Apr 26: dirty 40 ride Wild Castle Pines, CO. Gravel grinder race. 20 or 40km on a mixture of hard packed and ranch roads, paved trails and off-feat wildlife trails. Open men and women cat-egories. Kid’s race 2km. Choose your bike wisely. Dirty 40 Race, dirty40race.com

Apr 29–May 3: tour of the gila Silver City, NM. UCI 2.2. 5-day stage race for Elite, Cat 1 to 4 men, women and Master men. 3 RR, 1 TT, 1 criterium. Distance varies based on category. Citizen criterium on Saturday. UCI men’s sanctioned event. Jack Brennan, Tour of the Gila Inc., 575-590-2612, tourofthegila.com

Apr 18–19: Cavern City Classic - nMrsCarlsbad, NM. 4th annual. Saturday: 12 mile/lap with many rollers, one mile 350’ climb (5-12% grade) a the end. 1.5 mile additional on opening lap. 3-6 laps depending on category. Sunday: RR 62.5 miles for all but Men Pro 1/2/3 and Juniors. Flat to rolling. Steve Kouba, Calsbad Velo Bicycle Club, 575-302-3242, carlsbadvelocyclingclub.com

Apr 18: Clasica de rio grande Johnstown, CO. 17.5-mile loop on rolling paved roads, one mile on dirt road. 2 to 4 laps depend-ing on category. Field limit 80. First start 9am. SAG only. USAC license required. No day-of reg. Eric Ray, Rally Sport Cycling Team, 303-578-258, cyclingevents.com/RioRR

Apr 18: east Canyon - echo road raceHenefer, UT. Henefer to East Canyon Resort, turn around go to Echo Canyon, back to Henefer and finish on Hogsback. 60-mile course. Start 10am. Part of UCA Points Series. James Zwick, Sports-Am, 801-583-6281, sports-am.com

Apr 18–19: usAC Pro Criterium and ttt national Champ.Greensville, SC. usacycling.org

Apr 19: denver federal Center Classic Lakewood, CO. 6.5km chal-lenging circuit at Federal Center. Chip timing. Open to all categories Junior 9 and up. Distances vary between 20-75 min. 100-rider limit per fields. $2,000 in cash prizes. Must have picture ID to enter grounds. Mare Tolbert, Colobikelaw.com, 303-883-1658, coloradocycling.org

Apr 19: durango 100 gran fondo - d100Durango, CO. 50, 100 miles, 4,091’ of elevation gain from Durango to Farmington on a mix of small country roads and back. Rest stops, SAG, prizes and more. Start/finish Santa Rita Park. Timed event, categorized by distance. Keith Ashmore, Colavita Southwest

Cycling Team, 505-258-0592, durango100.com

Apr 19: Jason Broome ttBoise, ID. 20-mile TTT. First rider 9am, intervals at 30 seconds. Part of Lyle Pearson Spring Races. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-371-5175, georgescycles.com

Apr 24–26: CMu - Maverick Classic stage raceGrand Junction, CO. Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference Championship. 4-event stage race for Open classes, 3 stages for Collegiate. Friday: Colorado Nat’l Monument HC. Saturday: Fruita 11.6 roll-ing miles TT/TTT and 1-mile flat loop Grand Junction Criterium. Sunday: Palisade RR on a 24-mile long course. Distances vary based on category. Cash and prizes. Jennifer Stoll, Colorado Mesa University, coloradomesa.edu

Apr 25–26: Conference ChampionshipsPalouse, WA. Collegiate event presented by WSU and University of Idaho (Moscow event). Zack Bowden, Washington State University, nwcollegiatecycling.org

Apr 25: tax day Circuit raceInkom, ID. 1.2 mile neutral roll out of town, followed by 4.5-mile rolling to the circuit (7.3 mi). Number of laps vary based on category, ends with half lap to finish at the top of the climb.


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2014 Sugarhouse Criterium, Salt Lake City, Utah (May 23, 2015)Photo courtesy of Dave Iltis/CyclingUtah.com


MayMay 2: Antelope island Classic / Junior state rrAntelope Island, UT. Starts at the west end of the causeway, then across the causeway towards the ranch and end on the island. Mileage ranges from 32 to 60. $2,000 cash plus prizes. Also Junior State Road Race Championships. Part of UCA Points Series. James Ferguson, Bountiful Mazda Cycling Team, 801-476-9476, bmbbc.com

May 2: Chino grinder 100Chino, AZ. 106-mile gravel grind-er from Chino to Williams and back with 9,700’ of climbing. 480-442-7694, epicgravelrides.com

May 2: gran fondo Moab Moab, UT. Timed event going from the beautiful red rocks along the Colorado River over the La Sal mountains. 60 miles with 5500’ of climbing. Ride it for fun or race your friends. Benefits Moab Trail Alliance. Billy, Poison Spider Bicycles, 435-259-7882, poisonspiderbicycles.com/ granfondomoab

May 2: Koppenberg road race Superior, CO. CO’s Queen of the Spring Classics is a 5.5-mile road race circuit, with 300’ of ele-vation gain per lap including 17% climb and 2 miles on a packed dirt road. Tony Panigutti, Without Limits Productions, 303-882-8304, withoutlimits.co

May 3: emmett-roubaix rr - id state Champ.Emmett, ID. Start at Emmett City Park 9:30am. Distances between 55-75 miles. Part of Lyle Pearson Spring Races. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-371-5175, georgescycles.com

May 3: idaho state rr ChampionshipsBoise, ID. USA Cycling Categories, 37, 56, or 69 miles. Mike Cooley, Team Dobbiaco, 208-343-3782, teamdobbiaco.com

May 3: lafayette CriteriumLafayette, CO. Chris Grealish, DBC Events, 303-619-9419, dbcevents.com

May 8–10: usAC Collegiate road national Champ.Asheville, NC. usacycling.org

May 9: downtown CritTBD, UT. Part of UCA Points Series. utahcycling.com

May 9: Wheels of thunder Littleton, CO. Criterium, 1.6-mile closed loop with undulating terrain and uphill finish. Good pavement. Kids of Thunder Race. (Blue) Richard Beutner, Int’l Christian Cycling club, 303-818-4420, christiancycling.com

May 10: Boulder orthopedics Masters Criterium on table MountainGolden, CO. Criterium. Keith Harper, Boulder Orthopedics, 720-240-3108, [email protected]

May 15–17: Bear lake ClassicGarden City, UT. Blue Water Resort. Friday: 3.4-mile climb ITT. Saturday: 51-mile flat loop RR around Bear Lake. Sunday: 5-man TTT 51 miles around Bear Lake (3rd wheel counts). Part of UCA Points Series. Kevin Rohwer, Races 2 Race, 435-881-7444, race2raceevents.com

May 15–17: superior Morgul omnium Superior, CO. Friday TT: 8.15-mile race against the clock is sure to test every ounce of

strength on the rolling terrain. Saturday Criterium: L-shapred course. Sunday: RR finish at the top of the Wall. Chip tim-ing. Omnium format for over-all, can race all or just one. Tony Panigutti, Without Limits Productions, 303-882-8304, withoutlimits.co

May 15–17: tour of the future starsTooele, UT. New event. 3-day, 4-stage event for Junior racers age 10-18. 2.56 mile uphill pro-logue, Saltair Frontage Road TT, Tooele City criterium and Tooele County RR. Omnium calculated on point. 801-699-5126, racedayeventmanagement.com

May 16–17: idaho tt festivalBoise, ID. 2-day, TT stage race. Friday Mini Bogus, Saturday 40km. Must enter all stages to be eligible for cash and medals. All categories. John Rogers, Team Bobs Bicycles, 208-284-9671, bobs-bicycles.com

May 16: PonyXpress gravel 160Trinidad, CO. New event. 160-, 90- and 50-mile gravel grinder. Held on twisty, rolling gravel roads. Classes: M/W 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+, Pro (160 mile only). Awards for 160 mile only. Starts in Cokedale. px160.org

May 16: ride for the PassAspen, CO. Unsanctioned. Follow the traditional route

2014 Hell of the North Road Race, Salt Lake City, UtahPhoto courtesy of Dave Iltis/CyclingUtah.com

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from the Winter Gate to the Independence Ghost Town approx. 10 miles east up Highway 82 on Independence Pass. 2,500’ of elevation, from 8,550’ to 11,100’. Benefits Independence Pass Foundation. Dina Belmonte, Independence Pass Foundation, 970-379-1222, independencepass.org

May 17: santa fe gran fondoSanta Fe, NM. Chip-timed, well-supported, 102-mile ride down Turquoise Trail and Ortiz Mountains with big party at fin-ish. Run concurrently with Santa Fe Century. Michael McCalla, 406-381-2690, granfondosantafe.wordpress.com

May 23: haystack Mountain tt & ttt Boulder, CO. 16.5-mile loop north of Boulder. Flat and small rise followed by downhill with tailwind, medium rollers and headwind to finish. TTT of 3-5 for the men, 2-4 for others. Open to tandem. First TT rider off at 9am. First TTT off at 2pm. All categories includ-ing Juniors. Kendra Tupper, GS Boulder, 508-243-2472, gsboulder.org/haystack

May 23–25: iron horse Classic - omnium Durango, CO. Saturday Durango to Silverton RR: 47 miles, 5,700’ of climbing, fast descents. Sunday TT: 13.7 mile point-to-point flat to rolling. Criterium in downtown Durango. Omnium format or single event. Kids events, cruiser crit and concert. IHBC Director, ironhorsebicycleclassic.com

May 23: sugarhouse Criterium / Jr. Masters state ChampionshipsSalt Lake City, UT. Some of Utah’s best crit racing. Juniors and Masters State Championships. Part of UCA Points Series. Marek Shon, Crit Racing LLC, 801-209-2479, utahcritseries.com

May 23–25: usAC Pro road & tt national Champ.Chattanooga, TN. usacycling.org

May 29–30: salt lake valley Bike for Kids stage raceDaybreak, UT. Criterium, RR and TT. USAC license required - one-

day licenses available. Proceeds benefit Bikes for Kids Utah. Part of UCA Points Series. Alex Kim, 801-503-9064, bikesforkidsutah.com/bikes-for-kids-stage-race

May 30: City Park CriteriumDenver, CO. Tight, fast course through many roundabouts. All categories. Kids race. Cash priz-es. Jeff Ayres, Rocky Mountain Road Club, 303-514-9852, rockymountainroadclub.com

May 30: lyle Pearson 200 ChallengeBoise, ID. Boise to Sun Valley. Teams of 4 riders, sum of each rider’s USCF category must be 10 or greater for team to qualify. 10 sections, each team picks (in advance) who is racing. LP 100 Team and LP 100 solo avail-able. Mike Cooley, George’s Lightweight Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com

May 31: Cafe velo tri lakes gran fondoMonument, CO. 3rd annual. Ride a scenic section of north-ern El Paso County. Do 1 loop (22 miles) or all 5 (110 miles and 9,110’ of elevation gain). Fully supported with police at key intersections. Cool swag, BBQ. Benefits local youth/Junior cyclists. Timed event. Start at Peak Brewery Co. 719-772-6102, cafevelobikes.com

May 31: Contre-la-montre femininAlgodones, NM. 10-mile time trial for women of all catego-ries U12 to Masters 60+. Any bike with front brakes allowed. Maripat Glover, Les Sprokettes, spokettes.com

May 31: Cow County Bike raceWolf Creek, MT. 50- and 76-mile road race over hilly terrain. Starts at the Wolf Creek Fishing Access site on the Missouri River. Part of MBRA Series. Mark Brooke, [email protected], teamgreatdivide.wordpress.com

May 31: deer trail road race - senior Championships Deer Trail, CO. Paved, quiet road. 42, 57-, 71- and 87-mile out-and-back done once or twice depending on category. Flat with

some long rolling hills. Finish line 4 miles past last turnaround. Pre-reg. online only. Juniors must be 15+ to race. Gold for Senior, sil-ver for Masters. Stephen Haydel, Swift Cycling, 303-868-4236, cyclingevents.com

JunEJun 6: nampa downtown twilight Criterium Nampa, ID. Belle District 1.1km spectator-oriented course. Long straightaways, fast left- and right-hand turns. All categories including citizens. Kids race per age group: 3-4, 5-6, 7-10. Part of Omnium. Vernon Padaca, Team Dobbiaco, 208-571-1730, teamdobbiaco.com

Jun 6–7: nampa race WeekendNampa, ID. Saturday: 1.1 km Criterium course with long straightaways with fast left- and right-hand turns. Sunday: Birds of Prey circuit race, 4.91 mile loop with 191’ of climbing per lap. Vernon Padaca, 208-571-1730, teamdobbiaco.com

Jun 6: Porcupine hill ClimbSalt Lake City, UT. 13th annual. Start: Porcupine Pub & Grille, finishing at Brighton Ski Resort, Big Cottonwood Canyon. Part of UCA Points Series. Mike Meldrum, Porcupine Cycling Club, 801-424-9216, porcupinecycling.com

Jun 6: sunshine hill Climb Boulder, CO. 9.14-mile climb with 3,200’ elevation gain. Last 3.5 miles on dirt. John Haley, GS Ciao, 720-505-9371, coloradocycling.org

Jun 7: Bill Mclaine sandia Crest rr - nMBrA #4Albuquerque, NM. 35- and 57-mile RR that climbs to the top of Sandia Mountains. Short course is a pure climbing test with 10,400’, while the long course includes Heartbreak Hill before going to the top of the Crest. Part of New Mexico Road Series - NMBRA. nmcycling.org

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Jun 7: goPro Mountain games - ttVail, CO. Open to all. Class for all categories. Scott Bluhm, Vail Valley Foundation, 970-777-2015, mountaingames.com

Jun 7: ridge at 38 Criterium Wheat Ridge, CO. Fast, 6-corner, 1.15-mile course in the heart of Wheat Ridge. Masters and Senior categories, men and women. First race at 7:30am, Pro men at 12:55pm. Neutral support. $1,000 cash prize. Start/finish at Wheat Ridge Cyclery. (Blue) Paul Balaguer, 303-883-5026, coloradocycling.org

Jun 10–14: rocky Mountain senior gamesKeenseburg, CO. TT: 5km and 20km, RR: 20 and 40km on flat course. Minimum age requirement 50. Alan Boisvert, 720-536-5934, limabeanscycling.com

Jun 12–13: rockwell relayMoab, UT. 4-person relay, 3 legs per rider, covering 528 miles (average 44 miles/leg). Moab to St. George. Goes through 2 Nat’l Parks. Multiple start times at Swanny Park. Tyler Servoss, 801-888-3233, rockwellrelay.com

Jun 13: Best on hess tt/ttt Castle Pines, CO. ITT and TTT events for all category. A chal-lenging but fun 9-mile TT on a safe, wide, fast and smooth road with 4 rolling climbs, TDF style starting ramp, 2 “non-aero equipment” categories. First start at 8am. Free lunch by Alpine Lumber. $5,000 cash prize. Doug Gordon, Rocky Mountain Health Plans Cycling Team, 303-517-0019, teamrmhp.com

Jun 13–14: snake river landing’s Cycle festIdaho Falls, ID. Criterium and road circuit. Part of UCA Points Series. Dirk Cowley, 801-699-5126, racedayeventmanagement.com

Jun 13: snowbowl hCFlagstaff, AZ. 6 miles, 1,850’ of climbing - average grade 5.6%. Start 8am. Joe Shannon, 928-523-1740, Flagstaffcycling.Squarespace.com

Jun 14: guanella Pass hC - Master Championships Georgetown, CO. Road closed to traffic. Category 1 climb, 11 miles, 3,150’ with section of 8-12% finish at 11,700’ in west parking lot of the pass. Cash and merchandise. Mass start per category with neutral start. All categories from Junior 10-11 to Master 65+ and citizens classes. John Haley, 720-505-9371, coloradocycling.org

Jun 16–23: race Across America (rAAM)Oceanside, CA. World’s tough-est bicycle race. Non-stop 3,000 miles coast-to-coast with over 100,000’ of climbing. Open to solo racers and 2-, 4- and 8-per-son teams. Finish in Annapolis, MD. Rick Boethling, RAAM, 303-442-7223, raceacrossamerica.org

Jun 16–21: race Across the WestOceanside, CA. From Oceanside to Durango, CO, 860 miles open to male and female solo rac-ers and 2- and 4-person relay teams. Support crews required. Toughest race in the West. Run simultaneously with Race Across America. Rick Boethling, RAAM, 720-425-7903, raceacrossthewest.org

Jun 18–20: utah summer games - CyclingCedar City, UT. TT, HC, RR, crit with overall omnium. Casey McClellan, Utah Summer Games, 435-865-8421, utahsummergames.org

Jun 19: Cruiser Bike rideCanon City, CO. Free event, cruise around Centenial Park to Community College and back. Gordon Eckstrom, Fremont Adventure Recreation, 719-285-8169, royalgorgewhitewaterfestival.com

Jun 20: high uintas road race and fondoKamas, UT. 80-mile, point-to-point RR to Evanston, WY over Bald Mountain Pass. Gran Fondo for citzen riders and recreational riders. Part of UCA Points Series. 801-209-2479, utahbikeracing.com

Jun 20: John stenner Memorial - tt Championships Keenesburg, CO. Colorado Time Trial State Championships. Staged at Hoof Elementary School. 20 and 40km events. All categories including handcyclists, retro and tandems. Yvonne van Gent, Schwab Cycles Racing Team, 303-757-1892, americancycling.org

Jun 20: Mad Cow 180 road gravel grinder - nMes #5McGaffey Lake, NM. Endurance CX/road ride. Meet at Stumbling Steer and Circle K. 180-mile “mixed media” race. Includes 5 dirt sections (55 miles) and 123 miles of pavement with 18,000’ of climbing. Start 4am. Cross or MTB, suspension not required. See race series for details. Chris Hereford, NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

Jun 20: three KingsNorth Salt Lake, UT. Offers some of the steepest climbs of the season. Choose to tackle 1, 2, or 3 kings. Cash prizes. Matt Jensen, 801-550-0778, threekings.nslcity.org

Jun 21: las Campanas Circuit - nMBrA #5Santa Fe, NM. Tentative date. 9.25-mile circuit. Part of New Mexico Road Series - NMBRA. nmbra.org

Jun 24–28: usAC Amateur & Para road national Champ.North Lake Tahoe, CA. Elite, U23, Juniors and Para. usacycling.org

Jun 24–28: usAC road and Para-cycling nationalsNorth Lake Tahoe, CA. Elite, U23 and Junior Road National Championships. Micah Rice, USA Cycling, 719-434-4200, usacycling.org

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Jun 26–28: Baker City Cycling Classic + gran fondoBaker City, OR. 3 days and 4 stages with 8,000+’ of climb-ing. Pros and amateurs race same course. Stage 1: Sumpter/Prairie City RR. Stage 2: BCCC 12-mile TT. Stage 3: Tour d’Town Criterium, 25-60 minutes. Stage 4: 101-mile Tour d’Horn RR. Also Sunday Gran Fondo event. Part of OBRA Women’s Prestige Series. Brian Vegter, BCCC, 541-523-5265, bakercitycycling.org

Jun 26–28: Boulder stage race Boulder, CO. Friday: 12-mile TT on rolling terrrain. Saturday: flat circuit race that feature built-in sprint and finish place time-bonuses. Sunday: RR includes the Mike Horgan HC. Timed for-mat, must finish stage to start the next. John Haley, Without Limits Productions, withoutlimits.co

Jun 27: sick hill ClimbTwin Falls, ID. Start at Rock Creek Store - 22 miles with 3,000’ of climbing, summit finish. First 15 miles is gradual, last 7 climbs 1,800’. Southern Idaho Cycling Klub, sick-riders.com

Jun 27: utah state tt ChampionshipsSalt Lake City, UT. Part of UCA Points Series. utahbikeracing.com

Jun 27: vuelta a KeystoneKeystone, CO. 90- , 60-, 20-mile options. Routes go around Lake Dillon through Frisco, up to Montezuma and back. The long course also goes up and down Loveland Pass. Rob Quinn, 303-522-0010, vueltakeystone.com

JulyJul 4: Bountiful Mazda’s Criterium Bountiful, UT. All categories race in downtown Bountiful. True

criterium course with a slight downhill and a slight uphill with 4 corners. Start on Main St., at 9am, last race at 3:20pm. Part of UCA Points Series. Dirk Cowley, RaceDay Event Management, 801-699-5126, racedayeventmanagement.com

Jul 4: Celebrate freedom Crit / state Criterium ChampionshipBillings, MT. Part of MBRA Series. Coul Hill, montanacycling.net

Jul 4: hailey July 4 Criterium Hailey, ID. 4-corner course in downtown Hailey following parade. Bill Olson, Sun Valley Road & Dirt Cycling Club, 208-788-9184, bcrd.org

Jul 5: twin falls CriteriumTwin Falls, ID. Races starting at 2:00 pm, fields TBD, Tentatively scheduled on a course approxi-mately 0.8 miles, excellent pavement and wide roads.

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Jul 9: station Park CriteriumFarmington, UT. Fast and techni-cal criterium. No UCA points, USAC sanctioned. Tyler Servoss, 801-888-3233, stationparkcrit.com

Jul 11: Andersen Banducci twilight Criterium Boise, ID. Flat, 4-corner classic 1km loop through downtown. 1 hour plus 5 laps for main event, 30 to 45’ plus 1 lap for pre-liminary races. Cash and merch. Start 3pm, awards 10pm. Kids ride 2:30pm. US Crit Series. Mike Cooley, G Corsa Event Management, 208-343-3782, boisetwilightcriterium.com

Jul 11: Cache gran fondoLogan, UT. Race through Northern Utah, over Weston Canyon to Soda Springs, Idaho, back over Riverside Utah, end in downtown Logan. 100 or 50-mile course depending on categories. Part of UCA Points Series. Troy Oldham, 435-764-2979, cachegranfondo.com

Jul 12: idaho state Criterium ChampionshipsHidden Springs, ID. 1km, 8-cor-ner course. Staged at Hidden Springs Community Village Green 9am. Kurt Holzer, Lost River Cycling, 208-890-3118, lostrivercycling.org

Jul 12: longmont Criterium Classic: senior Championships Longmont, CO. 20th annual. Colorado Senior Criterium

Championships. Longest running race in the state. 0.7-mile mostly flat L-shaped course winds through historic neighborhoods. Wide smooth streets. (Yellow). Nadine Pyter, Twin Peak Cycling, 720-289-2988, coloradocycling.org

Jul 12: nM tt series #1Albuquerque, NM. nmbra.org

Jul 15–18: southeast idaho senior gamesPocatello, ID. Criterium, 5.1- mile hill climb, 5 and 10km TT and 20- and 40-mile RR. 5-year age brackets. Tony Chesrow, 208-233-2034, seidahoseniorgames.org

Jul 16–18: tour of Montana + gran fondoMissoula, MT. New event. TTT, RR and criterium race. RR is a urban course through Missoula with 8,000’ of climbing and a downtown finish. Criteriums for all categories during the day, twilight for Pro men and women. Equal cash prize. Sunday gran fondo ride. Kirt Stockton, tourofmontana.org

Jul 17–19: 3 days of salida & Master rr Championships Salida, CO. Aka Salida Classic. Friday: Out and back TT on 8 miles of county roads. Saturday: Crit on 1-mile figure-8 course. Sunday: Grueling RR on 5.7-mile technical and hilly loop. Colorado Master RR Championships. Cash prizes. (Yellow). John Haley, Salem Bicycle Club, 720-505-9371, salidacyclingclub.com

Jul 17–18: Capitol reef ClassicTorrey, UT. 2 days, 3 stages. circuit race and ITT, road race. Distances vary based on cat-egory. Part of UCA Points Series. Tina Andersen, Team SR3, 435-691-1696, capitolreefclassic.bike

Jul 18: idaho state tt ChampionshipsMountain Home, ID. idahobikeracing.org

Jul 22–26: Cascade Cycling ClassicBend, OR. The longest running stage race in N. America. 5 days for Pro races, 3 days for the Cat 2, 3, 4, and Masters. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, 541-388-0002, cascadecyclingclassic.com

Jul 25: Bob Cook Memorial Mt. evans hC - Championships Idaho Springs, CO. Colorado Senior and Junior 17-18 Hill Climb Championships. 27.4-mile climb starts at 8,700’ to summit of Mt. Evans (14,264’). Course record is 1:41:20. Open to all. Deirdre Moynihan, Team Evergreen Racing, 303-931-6455, bicyclerace.com

Jul 25: heber valley Circuit race Heber, UT. Scenic but chal-lenging 8-mile circuits in Heber Valley. Equal payout. Part of UCA Points Series. Dirk Cowley, RaceDay Event Management, 801-699-5126, racedayeventmanagement.com

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Jul 26: nM tt series #2Albuquerque, NM. nmbra.org

Jul 31–Aug 1: saints to sinners Bike relaySalt Lake City, UT. Relay ride from SLC to Las Vegas. Over 500 miles with elevations from 1,500’ to 10,500’. Ride around the clock. Fundraiser for ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Steven Tew, 801-822-4870, SaintstoSinners.com

augustAug 1: Atomic smasher 200 - nMes #8Albuquerque, NM. Start 5am. 206 miles with 14k of climbing. Start 5am at parking lot near Stumbling Steer. Goes through Triangle, Sant Fe, Los Alamos, La Cueva, San Ysidro and ends in Albuquerque. See race series for details. Chris Hereford, NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

Aug 1: Colobikelaw.com lookout Mountain hill Climb - omnium 1 Golden, CO. Colorado Junior 9-16 Hill Climb Championships. Climb one of Denver’s best known hills on a point-to-point challenging course. Race from Golden to summit near Buffalo Bill’s grave. 4.5 miles, 1228’ of climbing. Mass start event per categories. All categories. Pre-reg. only. No support. Phil Harbison, Colobikelaw.com, 303-994-5207, coloradocycling.org

Aug 1: littleton twilight Criterium - omnium 2 Littleton, CO. Amateur and professional criterium racers face a challenging 1.6 kilometer closed-circuit course that winds through Historic downtown Littleton. Beginning at 11am. NCC event. Michael Catterall, City of Littleton, 720-839-8374, littletonrocks.com

Aug 1: siCK 55 rrAlbion, 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 1: utah Masters & Juniors rr ChampionshipsOgden, UT. Utah State Road Race Championships for Masters and Juniors. Part of UCA Points Series. Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utahbikeracing.com

Aug 2: Bannock st. Criterium - omnium 3: Junior Championships Denver, CO. Junior Criterium Championships, Mike Nields Memorial. 1-mile figure-8 course located in heart of historic Golden Triangle neighborhood. All categories and many youth-oriented events. $10,000 cash prize. (Blue) Jim Levy, Front Rangers Cycling Club, 303-220-5050, frontrangersdenver.org

Aug 3–9: larry h. Miller tour of utahVarious, UT. UCI 2. HC sanc-tioned stage races. 18 interna-tional and national pro teams, 500+ miles in 7 days. Invitation only. Free for spectators. Eric Smith, Medalist Sports, 801-325-2500, tourofutah.com

Aug 3–4: larry h. Miller tour of utah Women’s editionTooele, UT. 15 lap circuit race on a 2.2 mile course at Miller Motorsports Park. The Pro wom-en’s race runs from 12:30pm - 2pm in advance of the finish of Stage 3 of the Tour of Utah. Medalist Sports, 801-325-2500, tourofutah.com

Aug 8–9: Billings omnium Weekend / state Championship omniumBillings, MT. Part of MBRA Series. Coul Hill, montanacycling.net

Aug 8: Colorado rAAM ChallengeSteamboat Springs, CO. Enduro unsupported 200 and 400 miles, terrain varies based on distance. Expo and post-event party. The 400 miles is a qualifier for

RAAM. Rick Boethling, Race Across America, 720-381-6053, raamchallenge.com

Aug 8: lamoille Canyon hCLamoille, NV. 10th annual. 12 miles, 3,000’ hill climb in Ruby Mountains. Race starts at 9am. Post event picnic and awards 11:30am. Annette White, Elko Velo Cycling Club, 775-842-9125, elkovelo.com

Aug 8: Prospect CriteriumLongmont, CO. Very fast, tech-nical, 1km, L-shaped course located in downtown Prospect. Richard Light, Natural Grocers Cycling Team, 303-834-9467, vicsespresso.com

Aug 8: state Championship rr / hogback ClassicTBD, MT. Part of MBRA Series. Coul Hill, montanacycling.net

Aug 9: nM tt series #3Albuquerque, NM. nmbra.org

Aug 9: the sonic Boom - Master Championships Louisville, CO. Colorado State Master Criterium Championships plus Cat 1-2, 3 and 4. Race in historic downtown Louisville, start/finish on Main St. 6-corner course. Kids race at 12:45pm. Andy Johnson, Sonic Boom Racing, 303-527-0092, sonicboomracing.com

Aug 15: Bogus Basin hill ClimbBoise, ID. 43rd annual. Mass start at 9:30am with separate time for all age groups. 14.5 miles/3,500’ elevation gain. Time limit 3 hrs, 500 riders only. Pre-reg. mandato-ry. Prime halfway up. Mike Cooley, George’s Lightweight Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com

Aug 15: deschutes Brewery Mormon lake rrFlagstaff, AZ. Joe Shannon, 928-523-1740, Flagstaffcycling.Squarespace.com

Aug 15: tour de Park CityPark City, UT. Classic RR start/finish in Richardson Flat Park. Goes through Coleville, Evanston, over Bald Mountain and Kamas. 157 miles for all except Juniors, (34 miles.) 7,500’ of climbing, 10,750’ summit. Part of UCA Points Series. Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, tourdeparkcity.com

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Aug 15–16: usA Junior Cycling ChallengeNew Castle, CO. Omnium for-mat for Junior age riders. John Leyborne, Altitude Cycle, 303-981-1006, coloradocycling.org

Aug 15: Watermelon Beat down - nMes #9Cedar Crest, NM. Similar courses of 47, 34 and 28 miles. Elevation gain between 4,800 to 8,400’ depending on route. Limit 74. Unsupported. Start 7am from Lizard Grill. See race series for details. Rich Capner, NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

Aug 15: Wildflower hill ClimbMountain Green, UT. Optional timed 5.5 mile climb during the 75-mile women-only event. Age-group cash prizes. Gift for all who complete the climb. Part of Pedalfest. Stacie Palmer, 801-644-9940, wildflowerpedalfest.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. Covers some of the toughest terrain in the region. Starts in Steamboat Springs, travels through Arapahoe Basin, Copper Mtn, Aspen, Breckenridge, Golden, and fin-ishes in Denver. Eric Smith, US Pro Cycling Challenge, usaprocyclingchallenge.com

Aug 22: Powder Mountain hC ChampionshipsEden, UT. Utah State Championships. 6 miles and 3,000’ up Powder Mountain Road. Start at Wolf Creek Balloon Festival Park, finish in Timberline parking lot. Part of UCA Points Series. Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, teamexcelerator.com

Aug 23: nM tt series #4Albuquerque, NM. nmbra.org

Aug 28–31: hoodoo 500St. George, UT. 500 mile loop race through Southern Utah. Non-stop or stage race, solo and relay team divisions. Also 300-mile option. Part of Utah Triple Crown. Deb Bowling,

Planet Ultra, 818-889-2453, Hoodoo500.com

Aug 29: Colorado gran fondoColorado Springs, CO. 60 and 100 miles. Starts at Cheyenne Mountain Resort at 6,000’ in elevation and climb 7,000’ more for fantastic views. Start 8am. Expo and post-event party. Limit 1,000. Volpi Gran Fondo Series, 210-774-1437, cogranfondo.com

Aug 29: West Mountain rrVineyard, UT. Part of UCA Points Series. utahcycling.com

Aug 30: WerKsHelena, MT. Byron DeFord, montanacycling.net

sEptEMBErsep 5–7: steamboat springs stage race Steamboat Springs, CO. 4 days of racing. ITT prologue, circuit race, RR and downtown crit. 8 categories. GC calculated on time. Stage race rules, must enter/finish all events. Kids race and Coal Miner Gran Fondo. Corey Piscopo, Steamboat Velo, 970-846-6413, bikesteamboat.com

sep 6: dave Wiens West elk Bicycle Classic Crested Butte, CO. 134-mile timed tour with 9,300’ ascent. Gunnison to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, past orchards in the quiet town of Paonia and onto dirt and monster climb over Kebler Pass into Crested Butte. Jarral Ryter, Western State Colorado University Mountain Sports, 970-318-6783, westelkbicycleclassic.com

sep 6–7: Paula higgins record Challenge ttMoriarty, NM. Break a national record or your personal best. 40km course, flat, one turn, calm winds. Juniors use restricted gears. Sunday: 10, 20 and 40km seeded by age group. Next day’s start based on finish time. nmcycling.org

sep 6: rebecca’s Private idahoKetchum, ID. Your ticket to the wild, rugged Idaho. Ride 100 miles with champion Rebecca

Rusch on grueling gravel roads, through canyons, over sum-mits, and across high mountain basins. Expect a healthy dose of western hospitality. Supports Wood River Bike Coalition, Bikes Belong, and World Bicycle Relief. Rebecca Rusch, rebeccasprivateidaho.com

sep 9–13: usA Cycling Masters road national ChampionshipsOgden, UT. Elite, U23 and Junior Road National Championships. Micah Rice, 719-434-4200, usacycling.org

sep 9–13: usAC Masters road national Champ.Ogden, UT. All age groups and tandems with combined age of 70+. Road race, criterium and TT. Rachel Leif, usacycling.org/national-championships

sep 9–13: usAC Masters road national ChampionshipsOgden, UT. usacycling.org

sep 12: Cascade lake 120 gravel grinderCascade, ID. 4summitchallenge.com

sep 12: lotoJA ClassicLogan, UT. European-style classic. 206 miles total, up and down 3 mountain passes in first 110 miles. Starts in Logan, fin-ishes in Jackson Hole, WY. Must finish before dark. Pre-reg. only. Part of Utah Triple Crown. Brent Chambers, 801-546-0090, lotojaclassic.com

sep 12: race to the AngelWells, NV. 30th annual. Hill climb. Wells Chamber, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, 775-752-3540, racetotheangel.org

sep 14–19: World human Powered speed ChallengeBattle Mountain, NV. Cyclists from around the world will gather on SR305 to see who is the fast-est in the world. 4,619’ (1,408m) altitude road allows riders an acceleration zone of 5 miles, enabling them to reach their maximum velocity before being timed over a 200-meter distance. Al Krause, 707-443-8261, ihpva.org

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sep 19–27: 2015 uCi road World ChampionshipsRichmond, VA. 9-day event, featuring 12 Championship races (RR, TTT and TT) for Elite men and women, U23 men and Junior men and women. richmond2015.com

sep 19: harvest Moon CriteriumOgden, UT. State Criterium Championships. 4-corner crit in downtown around the Municipal Park between 25th & 26th Streets. Part of UCA Points Series. Ben Towery, 801-389-7247, teamexcelerator.com

sep 25–26: salt to saint relaySalt Lake City, UT. 420-mile relay race from SLC to St. George following Route 89. Broken into 24 legs. Ride Solo, or as 4- or 8-person relay teams. Men, women, and mixed categories. Clay Christensen, 801-234-0399, salttosaint.com

sep 26: snowbird hill ClimbSnowbird, UT. 37th Annual. 9am start. 10 miles, 3,500’ vertical. Ultra Hill Climb option of 14 miles 6,500’. Misty Clark, 801-933-2115, snowbird.com/events/bicycle-hill-climb

sep 26–27: squash Blossom ClassicGallup, NM. Omnium includes TT, Crit and RR. 5 racing catego-ries. Omnium points won on all 3 events based on placing. Events include 6.3-mile TT, criterium and RR on Route 566 to Red Rock State Park. Cash prizes. John Chaves, Squash Blossom Classic Inc., 505-660-1046, squashblossomclassic.com

octoBEroct 4: Western Montana hill Climb Missoula, MT. Since 1977. 4-mile climb 840’ up Pattee Canyon Dr. start at corner of Takima and Patee Canyon. 9 categories

including new riders. U12 up to 75+, also tandem, recumbent, unicycle, tricycle, handcycle divi-sions. Missoulians On Bicycles, missoulabike.org

oct 6–9: huntsman World senior gamesSt. George, UT. Must be 50 years or older. Four events: HC, TT, criterium and RR. Skill divi-sions I, II, and III. Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, seniorgames.net

oct 10: City Creek Bike sprintCity Creek Canyon, UT. Starts at the mouth of City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary Park. Sports-Am, sports-am.com

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Big Mountain EnduroJun 27–28; Jul 11–12, 31–Aug 2; Sep 4–5Various, CO. Epic trail rides in incredible destina-tions with timed race sections on the descents. Moderate to advanced. Multi-day, multi-stage format. 4 events. Multiple categories for men and women. Top 50 gets points at each event. Overall ranking based on points. Brandon Ontiveros, bigmountainenduro.com

colorado Endurance series - cEsJan 24–Sep 26Various, CO. 15 grassroots endurance event. No fee, no prize, no support. Riders keep track of their time. Travels through backcountry in rugged areas. Reserved to experienced riders only. Some shorter distance (100 miles) added to transition riders. Finish the challenge at your own pace, these are not group rides. Events on: 1/24, 4/4, 4/18, 5/16, 6/6, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/26, 7/26, 8/1, 8/29, 9/5, 9/19, 9/26. coloradoes.wordpress.com

colorado high school MtB leagueAug 29–30; Sep 12–13, 26–27; Oct 10–11, 25–26Various, CO. Series of 5 events. Locations vary every week. Grades 9-12 (13-19 years old), rid-ers are split into 6 categories. MTB only, no sin-glespeed. Race time between 45 and 120 minutes. Overall winners calculated on points. Also team competition. Kate Rau, 720-272-9282, coloradomtb.org

Epic singletrack seriesJun 13, 27; Jul 11, 25; Aug 8, 22Winter Park, CO. 6-race series at Winter Park Resort. Formats vary but always include male and female divisions, U15 to Masters 60+. Starts in waves so race with your group. Medals awarded to top 3 in each age class and subcategories: Beginner, Sport, Expert, and Pro. Start at 10am. 970-726-1590, epicsingletrack.com

go-ride gravity MtB seriesMay 23; Jun 27–28; Aug 1, 15–16Various. GC based on 4/5 DH or 2/3 SD. Points to top 10 at each event. Categories for men and women - Junior, Senior, Master and Pro - Cat 1 and 2. utahdh.org

idaho Enduro seriesMay 9–Aug 16Eagle & McCall, ID. 3-event series, all part of larger festival. All categories. Chip timing. All races count toward final standings. Points, if tie at end of series, best placing at last race wins. No license required. Events on: 5/9, 6/20, 8/14. James Lang, Dirt Bag Promotions, 208-695-0816, idahoenduroseries.com

intermountain cup series - icupApr 4–Aug 22Various, UT. 13 events offers individual and team competitions. Overall calculated on points, all

races count. EXC and XC points track separately for individual standing, combined for team. Cash and merchandise. Carry own health insurance. No mechanical assistance. Individual, team and high school competition. Category U9 to 60+. Events on: 3/7, 4/4, 4/11, 5/2, 5/16, 5/23, 6/6, 6/13, 6/27, 7/4, 7/25, 8/1, 8/22. intermountaincup.com

knobby tire series (kts) Apr 4; May 16; Jun 6, 27; Aug 29Various, ID. Series of 6 events. Overall standings calculated on points, counting the best 5. Must do 3 races to get in GC. If you move up on points, half points will follow. Top 15 in each category. All races are national qualifying events. A new marathon race will be added in August or September. Hal Miller, knobbytireseries.com

Match-it treadsSep 13–Dec 12Various, CO. Series of 6 events. More details to come. MAD Racing, madracingcolorado.com

Montana Enduro series - MEsMay 16–Sep 20Various, MT. 6 race series on 6 brand-new courses throughout Montana and Wyoming. Point total for top 4 finished in a single category count toward the overall title. Limit 100 per event. Events on: 5/16, 6/21, 7/18, 8/2, 8/16, 9/20. Montana Bicycle Guild, montanaenduro.com

new Mexico Endurance series - nMEsJan 10; Mar 14; Apr 18; Jun 6, 20, 27; Jul 11; Aug 1, 15; Sep 12, 12; Oct 3, 17, 31Various, NM. 14 self-sufficient hardcore grassroots endurance MTB and gravel grinder as well as 1 snow and 1 road race. Not suited for younger or inexperienced riders. Participants keep track of their own time and distance. Race for bragging rights. Lenny Goodell, nmes.wordpress.com

new Mexico Enduro cup - nMEcMar 28–Sep 27Various, NM. Series of 6 events and 8 races. Courses vary in length from 5 to 30 minutes. Self-select seeding to start then top 3 followed by self-selected. Day results calculated on combined time of each section. Points system determine overall series winners - $8s000 in prize. Pro/Open, Amateur, Master 40+, U 12, U18 men and women categories. Events on: 3/28, 5/17, 6/13, 8/8, 8/30, 9/27. Damian Calvert, nmendurocup.com

new Mexico off-road series - nMorsMar 29–Oct 3Various, NM. Series of 12 events run throughout the season. Open to all categories and singlespeed. Overall calculated on points - top 7 results count, min of 5 races. Only XC races count. Jersey for category champions. Each XC is qualifier for Nationals. Events on: 3/29, 4/19, 4/26, 5/2, 5/9, 6/7, 8/2, 8/22, 9/6, 9/13, 9/19, 10/3. Joanna, 575-312-5991, nmors.org


Mountain BikE racE sEriEspro grt seriesApr 24–Sep 26Various. Series of 5 downhill events raced across the nation. Includes all UCI sanctioned events. Overall standings for men and women pro racers. Events on: 6/19, 7/10. usacycling.org

pro Xct seriesMay 8–10; Jun 20, 27Various. Series of 9 cross-country events raced across the nation. $15,000 prize purse. Includes all UCI sanctioned events. Overall standings for men and women pro racers. usacycling.org

rocky Mountain Endurance series - rMEApr 25; May 9, 30; Jul 18Various, CO. Series of 4 events. Categories: men, women, open. Multiple age divisions. Overall calcu-lated on points for XC and endurance. Event points to top 20. Series pass available. Juniors 11-18 race free. 10% of all profits goes to various charities. Christy Grace, 602-509-3356, rockymountainendurance.com

scott Enduro cupMay 9–Aug 15Various. 3 races, series winner based on points. Challenging and unique race experience for both men and women professional, amateur and junior

athletes. Events on: 5/9, 6/27, 8/15. Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, endurocupmtb.com

trestle gravity seriesJul 4–Aug 31Winter Park, CO. Tentative dates. 3-weekend race series at Winter Park Resort. Downhill morn-ing races start at 10am. Sunday races are USAC sanctioned, only riders wanting to qualify for USAC National Championships need a USAC licence. Men’s classes: U14, 15-18, 19-29, Master 30+, 40+, 50+ and Pro. Women’s classes: U14, 15-18, 19+ and Pro. 970-726-1590, trestlebikepark.com

utah high school cycling leagueAug 15, 29; Sep 12, 26; Oct 10, 24Various, UT. 9th through 12th grades only. Categories for individual scoring are Freshman, Sophomore, JV, and Varsity. Boys and girls divi-sions. Team scoring for Division I and II teams. Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, utahmtb.org

Zia rides race seriesJan 31–Jun 20Various, NM. 5-event series. Must ride at least 3 to win. Men’s solo and singlespeed, women’s solo, duo and teams of 4. Recognizes top 3 men and women. If you ride in as a team, points still accrue as individual. Points to the top 10 in each category at each event. Events on: 1/31, 3/7, 4/11, 5/16, 6/20. Lindsay Mapes, ziarides.com

MondAyMonday night lights crit seriesJun 1, 8, 15, 22Billings, MT. Weekly Monday night crit series. montanacycling.net

summit Mountain challenge - sMcJun 8–Sep 6Summit County, CO. Tentative dates. Series of 7 short events for boys and girls U10, 11-12, 13-15, 16-18 - run under the MTB Junior League - and older categories in Beginner, Sport, Expert, Open and Pro classes. Starts around 5pm, distance and location vary at each event. Series final Fall Classic on 9/6. Jeff Westcott, 970-390-4760, mavsports.com

tuesdAylaramie MtB seriesJun 16–Aug 11Laramie, WY. Tentative dates. Series of 6 events. Start at 6pm at Tie City parking lot. No license required. Beginner, Sport and Expert classes. Courses change every week and length varies upon category. Overall calculated on points, total 5/6 races count, wheelie contest tiebreaker. Evan O’Toole, laramiemtbseries.com

Mid-Week MtB seriesApr 28–Aug 11Various, UT. Course varies weekly. 8 classes, points to the top 60. All races count towards the overall GC. Reg. begins at 5pm. Kids race at 6pm on a special course, main event at 6:30pm. Beginners: 1 lap. Sport: 2 laps. Pro/expert: 3 laps. Nightly draw-ings. No race on 5/26, 6/30, 7/14. Rain out dates 6/16, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1. Night races on 5/29 and 8/21. Brooke Howard, MTB Race Productions, LLC, 385-227-5741, midweekmtb.com

WednesdAyascent cycling seriesJun 3–Jul 29Colorado Springs, CO. Series of 5 races with cat-egories for all ages. Weekend races are worth 10 points, starts at 9am. Weekday races at 6pm count for 5 points. Venues: Bear Creek Terrace or more technical Palmer Park. Singletrack, double trails and gravel road for 2.3-mile lap. Race #5 at Cheyenne Mountain State Park on Saturday. Lapped riders will be pulled. Must start last race to count for overall series standings. Andy Bohlmann, 719-591-4671, sandcreeksports.com

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aprilApr 4: Antiepic gravel grinder - Cse #2Larkspur, CO. Self-supported, 50-mile or 160-packed-gravel miles with only 4-5 on pavement in Greenland Open Space. Mud expected. Self-supported. Very little food/water refill points. Start 6:30am. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. Ben Welnak, Front Range Gravel, ridinggravel.com

Apr 4: Cactus hugger - iCup #2St. George, UT. 6.5-mile loop in the Green Valley Raceway. Camping available. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. Margaret Gibson, SpinGeeks, intermountaincup.com

Apr 4: sage Brush scramble - Kts #1Mountain Home, ID. Avimor. STXC. Action-packed 1-mile short track with table tops, banked turns and more. See race series for details. Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com

Apr 11: 12 hours in the Wild West - Zia #3 Ruidoso, NM. Ft. Stanton Conservation Area. 14 miles of singletrack, 1,700’ of climb-ing. Solo, duo or teams of 3 or 4 male, female or coed and fatbike categories. From 7am to 7pm followed by race party. Benefits EcoServants. Benefits EcoServants. Part of Zia Rides Race Series. Lindsay Mapes, Zia Rides, 503-863-4228, ziarides.com

Apr 11: Barking spider Bash Nampa, ID. National qualifier. Fun, easy 9-mile loop on roll-ing terrain includes the famous “Skateboard Park” descent. Pro to Juniors and Singlespeed as well as Trailblazer kids race. Wild Rockies, wildrockiesracing.com

Apr 11: sierra vista — foray at the fortFort Huachuca, AZ. Marathon and XC at Fort Huachuca. Valid ID required to enter the base. MBAA, mbaa.net

Apr 11: thaw Massacre at Bar M - eXC iCup #3Moab, UT. 40 miles in length with a short course option for some riders as well. On the Bar M trails in Moab. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. Bryson Perry, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

Apr 16–19: sea otter ClassicMonterey, CA. Thursday: Enduro, DS, DH inspection. Friday: DS, Short Track. Saturday: GF MTB, DH, XC, DS. Sunday: XC, DS, DH. 800-218-8411, seaotterclassic.com

Apr 18: 6 hours of frog hollowHurricane, UT. 13-mile course in the desert combines sweet single track with some technical sections and great climbs. Great introduction to endurance racing. Solo to 3 person, single speed. Gro-Promotions Hollow, gropromotions.com

Apr 18: Antelope island MtB raceAntelope Island, UT. 13, 25 and 50km race on double and single track. Elevation and technical sec-tions on the longer distances. Start 9am in White Rock Bay parking lot. Wynn Hall, 801-648-4659, enduraevents.com

Apr 18: durango gravel grinder - Cse #3Durango, CO. 115-, 160-mile races start at Velorution Cycles 7am. Early season ride fea-tures dirt and paved roads, no singletrack. Full loop - 10,328’ of climbing, shorter 8,861’. Cross or MTB allowed. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. coloradoes.wordpress.com

Apr 18–19: rumble at 18 road Fruita, CO. STXC Saturday, XC Sunday (various distances). AMBC race, National qualifier (top 10/class and category) for Nat’l Championships. John Klish, MAD Racing, 970-744-4450, madracingcolorado.com

Apr 18: san ysidro dirty Century - nMes #3Rio Rancho, NM. 58, 73, 83 and 98 miles. Start 8am. Unsupported, for expert rid-ers only. Start from Turtle Mtn Brewery. Must use lights when dark. MTB and gravel grinder. See race series for details. Lenny Goodell, NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

Apr 19: olev rapido White Mesa - nMors #2Albuquerque, NM. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. nmors.org

Mt. ogden Midweek Xc race seriesJun 3–Aug 26Snowbasin Resort, UT. Tentative dates. Three categories. A: Pro/Expert. B: Sport. C: Beginner. Reg. from 5:30 to 6:15pm at Grizzly Center. Start 6:30pm. Kids race at 6:45pm. Nightly drawings. Points based on finish and number of racers. Course varies each week. Tim Eastly, 801-620-1000, mtogdenraceseries.com

sundance / soldier hollow WeeklyMay 6–Aug 5Sundance, UT. Wednesday nights, May - August at 6:30pm. Venue alternates between Soldier Hollow

and Sundance. Pros/Experts 1hr race time, Sports 45’, Beginners 30’. Must participate in 10 events to be eligible for season overall points. Weekly points allocated to top 15 in each category. Tyson Apostd, 435-200-3239, weeklyraceseries.com

town challenge race seriesJun 10–Aug 19Steamboat Springs, CO. Tentative dates. 6-race series that includes hill climb and cross-country events. Top 15 get points each race, overall calculated on best 5 out of 6. Multiple categories and age groups. David Stevenson, 970-871-7055, townchallenge.com

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Mountain BikE racE calEndarApr 24–26: the Whiskey off-roadPrescott, AZ. 15, 25, 50 miles in Prescott Nat’l Forest. Fat tire and clunker crit. $30K in cash equal pay out. Benefits the Yavapai County Food Bank (YFB), Prevent Child Abuse Arizona and other local and national non-prof-it organizations. Karen Warsh, Epic Rides, Inc., epicrides.com

Apr 25: ridgeline rampage - rMe #1 Castle Rock, CO. Marathon (60 miles) on 10-mile tight loop. Also 30, 20 and 10 miles. At 6,607’, offers panoramic views of the Rockies. Fast hills, green oak and Pinyon pine. Also, two Junior races. Trail running race on Sunday. See race series for details. Christy Grace, Rocky Mountain Endurance, 901-401-1422, rockymountainendurance.com

Apr 26: dirty 40 ride Wild Castle Pines, CO. Gravel grinder race. 20 or 40km on a mixture

of hard packed and ranch roads, paved trails and off-feat wildlife trails. Open men and women cat-egories. Kid’s race 2km. Choose your bike wisely. Dirty 40 Race, 303-705-0200, dirty40race.com

Apr 26: high Altitude Classic - nMors #3Cloudcroft, NM. Start/finish in downtown Cloudcroft. 9-mile sin-gletrack loop on railroad grade and forest roads. 800-8,900’ elevation gain. Pro/Cat 1/SS: 27 miles. Cat 2: 18 miles. Cat 3: 9 miles. $1,500. USAC sanctioned. Benefits local charities. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. Mark Castelo, 575-649-8292, highaltitudeclassic.blogspot.com

MayMay 1–2: 18 hours of fruitaFruita, CO. Kick off the season with Colorado’s only 18-hr team MTB race. Midnight start at Highline Lake State Park. 7-mile loop. Solo or teams of 2, 4, 6-8.

Limited to 100 teams. Event Marketing Group LLC, fruitamountainbike.com

May 2: la tierra torture - nMors #4Santa Fe, NM. 10th annual. Start 10am. Pro/Cat 1/SS: 3 laps. Cat 2/SS: 2 laps. Cat 3: 1 lap of a 9-mile (start 8:30am), 1,075’ climbing course. Age class includes 60+. Free jer-seys for first 100 to register. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. Jan Baer, LLT Organizing Committee, latierratorture.com

May 2: soldier hollow - iCup #4Alpine, UT. Short course style XC racing-fun, fast course. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. Bryson Perry, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

May 2: usAC Marathon MtB national Champ.Columbia County, GA. usacycling.org


Mountain BikE racE calEndarMay 3: Alien run MtBAztec, NM. 15th annual. XC event in Hart Canyon goes past the UFO crash site. One of the best trails in the Four Corners area. Fundraiser. Distance varies depending on categories. Novice (10 miles), Sport (24 miles) and Expert (26 miles), singlespeed category. Start 10am. Ed Strauss, alienrun.com

May 8–10: nordic valley stage raceOgden, UT. UCI S2 sanction, US Pro XCT. STXC, TT, XC and Eliminator. See race series for details. nordicvalley.com

May 9: 12 hours of Mesa verde Cortez, CO. Grassroots race on network of singletrack in the shadow of Mesa Verde. 16 miles on Phil’s World trails. Solo, duo and 3-, 4-person teams. Proceeds benefit local non-profit Montezuma County partners. Kids race. Tonya Wynes, 12hoursofmesaverde.com

May 9: Battle the Bear - rMe #2 Lakewood, CO. No license required. 10-mile fast loop with 5 short pushing climbs and singletrack at Bear Creek Lake Park. Marathon 60 miles, half-marathon (30 miles), XC sport 20 miles, beginner 10. Runs clockwise (aka Front Range 60). See race series for details. Rocky Mountain Endurance, warriorscycling.com

May 9: desert rAts MtB ClassicFruita, CO. 98km on the world famous Kokopelli Trail and Zion Curtain Trail. Out-and-back on mix of technical singletrack, big climbs and heinous descents, jeep roads. 5 aid stations and medical sup-port. Gemini Adventures, geminiadventures.com

May 9: eagle double down enduro Eagle, ID. Eagle Bike Park. 6 stages, chip timing, 10 miles of riding, killer atmosphere. Beginner and Expert/Sport courses. Part of Idaho Enduro Series. Dirt Bag Promotions, dirtbagpromotions.com

May 9: enduro Cup - MoabMoab, UT. First stop of the series. Take place on the world famous red rock trails of Moab. Part of Scott Enduro Cup. Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, endurocupmtb.com

May 9: oak flats - nMors #5 Tijeras, NM. Presented at Oakflats Campground. First time racers to Pros. Distance varies based on category. Separated course for first timers and kids. Cash prize. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. Antonia DeHorney, D.A.S.H., dashforlife.org

May 10: unravel the scratch gravel Helena, MT. 5.8-mile loop, com-prised of 70% double-track and 30% singletrack. Joe Hamilton, Big Sky Cyclery Race Team, bigskybikes.com

May 16: 12 hours of discoSalmon, ID. 8-mile laps, mostly singletrack, at the foot of the mighty Beaverhead Mountains. Race Solo, or teams of 2 and 4. New women duo team. $1,500. Run 7am-7pm. ridesalmon.com

May 16: Coyote Classic - Kts #2 Garden City, ID. New course with high-speed rolling double track, tight, technical singletrack, nasty granny gear climbs. Though as ever. Singlespeeders’ dream. See race series for details. Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com

May 16: dawn ‘til dusk - Zia #4 Gallup, NM. Fun, laid-back, grassroots 12-hour on 100% sweet singletrack course. 13- mile loops with 1,600’ climbing. Authentic Native American art as prizes. Solo, SS, duo, teams of 4 and fun categories. Kids race. Start 7am. Part of Zia Rides Race Series. Zia Rides, dawntilduskrace.com

May 16: dirty double fondo - 200km - Cse #4Salida, CO. Salida to Harstel, Guffey, Salida on mostly dirt/gravel roads, little pavement. Bring lights. Race 200km at high altitude in the middle of nowhere. Start 7am at Cafe Dawn. MTB or ‘cross bike. Unsupported event

limited to 74. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. coloradoes.wordpress.com

May 16–17: firebird 40Eagle, CO. Short course 7 miles on Saturday, 25 and 40 miles on Sunday. Some of Eagle’s very best terrain. Mike McCormack, eagleoutsidefestival.com

May 16–17: flagstaff frenzyFlagstaff, AZ. Fort Valley Trail Network. Saturday: XC. Sunday: Super D. MBAA, mbaa.net

May 16: gunny enduro P2PGrand Junction, CO. 4-mile race down the Gunny Loop of the famous Lunch Loop Trail system. 800’ descent and 200’ climb. John Klish, MAD Racing, 970-744-4450, madracingcolorado.com

May 16: helenduro - Mes #1Helena, MT. Part of Montana Enduro Series - MES. montanaenduro.com

May 16: lo-fi Chainless dhEagle, CO. Start at BLM gate, finish lower East Haystcker inter-section. Noon to 3pm. Men and women categories. Fundraiser for Eagle Valley Humane Society. Mike McCormack, eagleoutsidefestival.com

May 16: three Peaks Challenge - iCup #5Cedar City, UT. A new and fun 6-mile loop. Camping available. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. intermountaincup.com

May 16: Wild horse dirt fondoDelle, UT. Mass start event. Cross or MTB bikes work best. 76 miles, 5,000’ climb, no pave-ment, dirt and gravel roads across the Cedar Mountain Wilderness Area. Start 9am. Little Wild Horse 31 miles, 1,800’ start 10am. Timed for brag-ging rights only. Quick Release Racing, RideWildHorse.com

May 17: glorieta Camps enduro - nMeC #2Gloerieta, NM. Part of New Mexico Enduro Cup - NMEC. nmendurocup.com

May 17: herron hammerKalispell, MT. At Herron Park. Steep, technical climbs and descents over single and double


track. Constant rhythm changes. 850’ climbing per lap. Sheli Thomas, montanacycling.net

May 23–24: half growler / growlerGunnison, CO. Saturday: Half Growler 32 miles (1 loop). Sunday: Growler 64 miles, 2,200’ of climbing from Gunnison to Mt. Crested Butte and back. Also Late Bus 32 miles (1 loop) and Townie Takeover 1.5-mile loops around town. Fundraiser for Gunnison Country Partners Youth Mentoring. Gunnison Country Partners Youth Mentoring, gunnisontrails.com

May 23–25: stan Crane Memorial - eXC iCup #6 Draper, UT. STXC race at the Draper Equestrian Center fol-lowed by a single stage Enduro/Super D down Rush or Maple Hollow. 25-mile, lap to lap race. Also a short option. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. Bryson Perry, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

May 23–25: sundance showdownSundance Resort, UT. Super D Saturday, DH Monday. USAC sanctioned. Part of Go Ride Gravity MTB Series. Sundance Resort, 801-375-3231, utahdh.org

May 23: vike on a Bike Ephraim, UT. 12pm on Saturday in front of the Snow College Noyes Building. Decorate bikes for the parade and cruise past the festival for a fun ride. Beginner, Novice and Sport. scandinavianfestival.org

May 29: iron Will MtB raceBluffdale, UT. MTB race on Camp Williams private land. Come race through Afghan Village, shoot-ing ranges, Area 51, UXO Area, POW Camp and IED Lane. 50km and 25km options. Mike Law, 801-910-2503, ironwillrace.com

May 29–31: the grand Junction off-road Grand Junction, CO. 15, 30 or 40 miles on the Lunch Loop and neighboring trails. Clunker and Fat Tire criteriums, kids race. All levels welcome. No day of reg. Two canned goods donation required. One of the most chal-lenging XC courses in America.

Karen Warsh, Epic Rides, Inc., 520-623-1584, epicrides.com

May 30: 12 hours of ZionZion Nat’l Park, UT. An all-new 12-hour cross country mountain bike race on Zion Ponderosa Ranch. Bring family and friends to enjoy the scenery and cheer racers on. Jordan Bracken, rapidcyclingracing.com

May 30: Pv Cycle derby - rMe #3 Elbert, CO. Valley Scout Ranch. Roll through prairie grassland and plains of eastern CO. 22-mile loop winds through low hills of black forest and ponderosa pine. 14, 22, 44, 66 miles. Kids race. See race series for details. Rocky Mountain Endurance, 970-401-1422, rockymountainendurance.com

May 31: gowdy grinder Laramie, WY. Curt Gowdy State Park in southeastern Wyoming. 7 categories, first start 10am. Limit 50 riders per category. No license required. Kids and push bike races. Evan O’Toole, gowdygrinder.com

JunEJun 6: deer valley Pedalfest - iCup #7Deer Valley, UT. Fun course com-prised of great alpine single track. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. Bryson Perry, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

Jun 6: erock sunrise to sunsetCastle Rock, CO. 11-hour race. New course at Philip S. Miller Park. 6-5 mile loop suitable for all levels. Solo or team of 2-5 persons. Part of Elephant Rock Cycling Festival. Scot Harris, 303-282-9020, 24hoursoferock.com

Jun 6: goPro Mountain games - MtB race Vail, CO. The Ultimate Mountain Challenge. XC for all categories including Juniors at Golden Peak. Kids race, freeride dual. Vail Valley Foundation, mountaingames.com

Jun 6: Knobby 9 to 5 - Kts #3 Boise, ID. New location. Great trails, ride as many laps as you can. Team or solo entries. Limit 95 riders. See race series for details. Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com

Jun 6: Pajarito Burnout - nMes #4Los Alamos, NM. Start at Pajarito Brewpub. 63 miles with 10,500’ of climbing. Option for 25 and 38 miles also. Limit 74. See race series for details. Dylan Harp, NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

Jun 6: salida Big friggin loop - Cse #5Salida, CO. Singletrack, high elevation. Ride the base (88 miles) or long (106 miles with 13,000’ of climbing) loop. Start at Cafe Dawn 6:30am. Unsupported event limited to 74. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. Tom Purvis, Colorado Endurance Series, coloradoes.wordpress.com

Jun 7: oso high - nMors #6 Angel Fire, NM. Beginners to Pros. Special category for first-time racers. Distance between 6-25 miles includes the “luge” berms section. STXC and XC events. Proceeds benefits ALS research. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. osohigh.com

Jun 12: lolo 12 hourLolo, MT. Jesse Doll, northern-peaksalliance.com

Jun 13: City Creek Pedalfest Pocatello, ID. Some of the best singletrack around. Open, Sport and Beginner classes ranging from 12-27 miles. Lindi Smedley, pocatellopedalfest.com

Jun 13: epic singletrack series #1 - hCWinter Park, CO. A 5.3-mile non-technical hill climb with 2,160’ elevation gain. Start 10am at base of Winter Park Resort climbing to top of Mary Jane Ski Area. See race series for details. Winter Park Competition Center, epicsingletrack.com



Jun 13–14: oso high double down enduro - nMeC #3Angel Fire, NM. Angel Fire Bike Park. 2-day format. Day 1 backcountry enduro, day 2 high enduro. Part of New Mexico Enduro Cup - NMEC. nmendurocup.com

Jun 13: the Captain Colorado Springs, CO. Both segments include a shuttle up Old Stage Rd. out of Colorado Springs to drop-off points where riders will meander to the start-lines at their own pace. Awards and post-ride party. Palmer HS Cycling Team, captainrace.com

Jun 13: Wasatch Back 50 - eXC iCup #8 Wasatch County, UT. 50-mile course will run counterclockwise. Short course option as well. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. Bryson Perry, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

Jun 14: Beti Bike Bash Lakewood, CO. Women-only MTB race and festival. All levels welcome. 4-mile loop, 300’ climb-ing per lap, non-technical, mostly singletrack. Expo, prizes, kids race and great swag bag. Bring the whole family. Sarah Rawley, 720-878-7363, betibikebash.com

Jun 19–21: Black hills fat tire festivalRapid City, SD. Bikes, brews and BBQ. HC, Super D, XC and Youth XC. Kristy Lintz, Rapid City Parks and Rec., 605-394-4168, bhfattirefestival.com

Jun 19–21: Chile Challenge - MsC #2 Angel Fire, NM. UCI C2 Pro GRT event. Friday: practice. Saturday: practice and Elite qualifier. Sunday: race. Part of Pro GRT Series. Hogan Koesis, Bigfoot Productions, 575-377-5168, angelfirebikepark.com

Jun 19–21: grand Canyon fat tire festivalFredona, AZ. 2nd annual. 100 and 50 miles GC Alpine race, 50 miles. Swoop through Aspen and Ponderosa Pine on doubletrack to the breathtaking North Rim of the Grand Canyon, ride in and out of forests on incredible rim skirting single track. Escape Adventure.

Sally M., 800-596-2953, gcfattirefestival.com

Jun 20–21: 24 hours in the enchanted forest - Zia #5 Gallup, NM. At McGaffey camp-ground. 18 miles of singletrack on pristine and premier trails outside Gallup in the high Zuni Mountains. Solo, duo, teams of 4-5 or corporate. Race start at 11am. Kids races, yoga, live band and more. Also 6- and 12-hour races. Part of Zia Rides Race Series. Zia Rides, 24hitef.com

Jun 20: Bailey hundo epic raceBailey, CO. Invitational event. 100-mile race with over 45 miles of singletrack. New 50-mile event. Benefits youth biking initiatives in Colorado. Min fun-draising $250. Limit 300, apply to register. NUE Series event. Austin Smart, bailey100.com

Jun 20: dixie 200Parowan, UT. Self-supported, 200 miles of trail between Bryce Canyon and Brian Head. Virgin River Rim, Thunder Mountain, Grandview and several other trails. Start 7am at intersection of 2nd Left Hand Canyon and Hwy 143. Dave Harris, 2-epic.com

Jun 20–21: Jug Mountain ranch XC and enduro McCall, ID. XC on Saturday, Enduro on Sunday. Sweet, purpose built singletrack. State Championship. Part of Idaho Enduro Series. James Lang, Dirt Bag Promotions, 208-695-0816, dirtbagpromotions.com

Jun 20: Missoula XCMissoula, MT. Pro XCT UCI C1 event. All categories. Training Friday, and STXC on Saturday: XCO, Sunday: Enduro. Junior UCI standing race. Ben Horan, 312-502-5997, missoulaxc.org

Jun 21: hair of the dog enduro - Mes #2Missoula, MT. Part of Montana Enduro Series - MES. montanaenduro.com

Jun 21: Jackson hole Mountain gamesJackson, WY. 3-day festival including MTB racing on Sunday. Music, food, drinks, and outdoor industry representation. Rebecca

Katz, 360-441-5620, jhmountaingames.com

Jun 25–28: Crested Butte fat tire Bike Week Crested Butte, CO. Week-long MTB celebration including the infamous Chainless World Championships (June 27), Fat Tire 40 (June 28), and Bridges of the Butte (June 28). Crested Butte Chamber, 970-349-6438, cbbikeweek.com

Jun 25–28: ride sun valley fat tire festival Sun Valley, ID. Friday: Fat tire criterium. Saturday/Sunday: Enduro Cup. Seth Delorey, Sun Valley Events, 508-414-9150, ridesunvalley.com

Jun 27: 40 in the fortFort Collins, CO. At Lory State Park. Two tough laps for 40 miles with 7,000’ of climbing. Beginners, “Just for Fun,” where 2 riders do one lap each simul-taneously and combine time. Solo race 1 or 2 laps. Benefits Overland MTB Club. Overland MTB Club, overlandmtb.org

Jun 27–28: Big Mountain enduro - snowmassSnowmass, CO. 6 stages over 2 days with 15,300’ vertical. Both lift-served and back country access to the starts on Snowmass newly redesigned course. See race series for details. Brandon Ontiveros, Big Mountain Enduro, LLC., bigmountainenduro.com

Jun 27–28: Canyonball dh/ sdPark City, UT. Sunday: Super D, Monday (Labor Day): DH. Part of Go Ride Gravity MTB Series. 801-474-0081, utahdh.org

Jun 27: Colorado springs - us Cup #4Colorado Springs, CO. Part of USA Pro XCT and a UCI HC sanctioned event and US Cup. See race series for details. usacycling.org

Jun 27: durango dirty Century - Cse #6Durango, CO. Self-supported epic limited to 74. Singletrack, some paved roads, dirt roads and more trails with 13.5 miles of climbing. 97 miles. Short loop 82 miles. Start 7am at Velorution Cycles. Average completion



time: 14 hours. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. Matt Turgeon, Colorado Endurance Series, coloradoes.wordpress.com

Jun 27–28: enduro Cup - sun valleySun Valley, ID. 17+ miles of trails within Canyons’ network covering 3,400’ ascending and descending. Professional timing, festival and lunch. NEAT event. Part of Scott Enduro Cup. Jessica Kunzer, 801-349-4612, endurocupmtb.com

Jun 27: epic singletrack series #2 - XCWinter Park, CO. Hit the single-track on the super loop course. Racing for all ages and abilities. Check-in starts at 8am. Race 10am. See race series for details. Winter Park Competition Center, epicsingletrack.com

Jun 27: humbug hurry-up Yreka, CA. 6- to 8-mile circuit on multi-loop courses at Greenhorn Park. Monster Mile, climbs,

chutes, descents, smooth to rough trails, service roads, singletrack, trees, shade and sun. Elite: Epic Endurance Challenge single loop 42 miles. Cat 1: 24 miles. Cat 2: 15 miles; Cat 3: 7 miles. JMBA, jeffersonmountainbike.com/hhu

Jun 27: santa fe Big friggin’ loop - nMes #6Santa Fe, NM. Minor route. 68 miles, 13km of climbing, or option of medium loop of 60 miles and 10km of climbing or shorter 53 / 8km. Unsupported, not for beginners. Start 6:30am from 2nd St. Brewery. Limit 74 riders. See race series for details. NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

Jun 27: fire road Cedar City - dirt fondoCedar City, UT. 25, 60, 100km distances, start at Main Street Park, 8am, 7,000’ total elevation gained for 100km; 4,000’ total for 60km. Equal prize money

for overall men and women in 100km. 25-qualifying slots for the Leadville 100. Cameron Christensen, 801-884-2332, dirtfondo.com

Jun 27: soldier Mountain XC - Kts #4 Fairfield, ID. Soldier Mountain Resort’s “epic” XC course. Known for big climbs and big descents. Short Cat 2 course, long Pro/Cat 1 course. See race series for details. Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com

Jun 27: sundance spin - iCup #9Sundance Resort, UT. Utah State Championships. Some of the best single track Utah has to offer. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. intermountaincup.com

Jun 27: usAC us CupColorado Springs, CO. XC on University of Colorado grounds. 3.4-mile course with mix of asphalt, double and single tracks. UCI HC sanction. uscup.net



Jun 28–Jul 4: BC Bike raceN. Vancouver, BC. An epic 7-day on some of the world’s sweet-est singletrack. Solo and teams. bcbikerace.com

JulyJul 4: firecracker 50Breckenridge, CO. All catego-ries. Sparkler race for Juniors. Beginners ride 14 miles. Field limit 750. Ride solo or with a teammate for one 25-mile lap each. Climbing per lap: 5,400’. Rippin’ descents and plenty of singletrack. Non-sanctioned. Maverick Sports Promotions, 970-390-4760, mavsports.com

Jul 4: the rage at snowbird - iCup #10Snowbird, UT. Great mix of fast flowy singletrack, service roads, and a few short technical sections 5.2-mile loop with 800’ of climbing per lap. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. Bryson Perry, intermountaincup.com

Jul 11–12: Big Mountain enduro - KeystoneKeystone, CO. Some of the most raw and rugged lift-accessed mountain biking in the U.S. Rock gardens, drops, high-speed features. 7 stages over 2 days of non-stop festival and entertainment. See race series for details. Brandon Ontiveros, Big Mountain Enduro, LLC., bigmountainenduro.com

Jul 11: Chama redneck epic - nMes #7Chama, NM. Top of Cumbres Pass. 4 distances: new Moonshine 100 Proof Epic of 101 miles, Shake n’ Bake Epic 82 miles, Bobby Epic 50 miles or Geezuz Epic 26 miles. Climbing varies between 3 to 10km+. See race series for details. David Burdette, NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

Jul 11: Colorado dirtWinter Park, CO. 132 miles, over 15,000’ of climbing, 3 major climbs. Also 59-mile loop to Hot Sulphur Springs and back. Free race limited to 74 participants. Not for beginners. Paul Karlsson, digdeepsports.com

Jul 11: Crested Butte Classic 100 - Cse #7Crested Butte, CO. 12th annual. Self-supported, high elevation, singletrack backcountry event. Start 6:30am at post office park-ing lot. 3 separate loops. Limit 74. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. Dave Ochs, Colorado Endurance Series, coloradoes.wordpress.com

Jul 11: epic singletrack series #3 - rendezvousWinter Park, CO. See race series for details. Winter Park Competition Center, epicsingletrack.com

Jul 11: leadville silver rush 50Leadville, CO. 50-mile out-and-back at high altitude in Leadville’s historic east side mining district. Known for its long, lung-burning climbs and rocky, steep terrain. Solo or tandem 50m. Leadville Trail 100 Qualifier. Lifetime - Leadville Race Series, leadvilleraceseries.com

Jul 11–12: oregon 24Bend, OR. Amazing 10.5-mile loop. Solo, team of 4 or 5. 12-hour format available. Mudslinger Events, mudslingerevents.com

Jul 11: the Crusher in the tusharBeaver, UT. A 70-mile “roadirt” race exploring southern Utah’s Tushar Mountains. 10,500’+ of climbing. Some of Utah’s highest and most scenic roads. Burke Swindelhurst, tusharcrusher.com

Jul 14–19: usAC MtB national ChampionshipsMammoth Mountain, CA. National titles in XC, STXC, DH, DS and Enduro. usacycling.org

Jul 18: Bozenduro - Mes #3Bozeman, MT. Part of Montana Enduro Series - MES. Montana Bicycle Guild, montanaenduro.com

Jul 18: Breckenridge 100 (B-68 & B-32) - rMe #4 Breckenridge, CO. 10th annual. Nestled between 3 ski resorts, 100-mile cloverleaf course with 13,719’ of climbing. Shorter B-68, B-32 available. Camping. Start at Carter Park. B-100 and B-68 count towards NUE RME. See race series for details. Christy Grace, Rocky Mountain

Endurance, 970-222-4281, rockymountainendurance.com

Jul 18: Colorado trail Classic - Cse #8Molas Pass, CO. Point-to-point event to Durango, start at 6am. 75-mile ride with some fine alpine singletrack. Beginning on Molas Pass (10,860′); course take rid-ers over 4 mountain passes ( +/- 12,500′). Self-supported. Light mandatory. Limit 73. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. Ian Altman, coloradoes.wordpress.com

Jul 23–26: Colorado freeride festivalWinter Park, CO. Some of the best MTB riders compete for over $45,000 in slopestyle, Enduro World Series, Air DH, Epic Singletrack XC, Enduro, trials and pond crossing events. FMB gold event. Winter Park Resort, coloradofreeridefestival.com

Jul 24–26: Bryce Canyon fat tire festivalBryce Canyon, UT. 39km, 66km options. Open, Sport men and women, Fat bike and singlespeed. bcfattirefestival.com

Jul 25: Brianhead - eXC iCup #11Brianhead, UT. Classic high mountain singletrack and dirt roads. High altitude, amazing scenery and awesome trails. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. intermountaincup.com

Jul 25: Butte 100Butte, MT. 100-mile race with 16,000’ elevation gain. Full figure-eight course that nearly includes the pedaling equivalent of climbing Mt. Rainier. 50-mile option with 8500’ elevation gain. 70% trails, 30% road and jeep trails. S/F Basin Creek Reservoir picnic area. Gina Evans, TripleRing Productions, 406-498-9653, butte100.com

Jul 25: epic singletrack series #4 - epic XCWinter Park, CO. Saturday race. Epic XC at the Colorado Freeride Festival. See race series for details. Winter Park Competition Center, epicsingletrack.com

Jul 25–26: tamarack resort 8 hour enduroDonnelly, ID. Team or solo enduro race. Ride up the lift



for different runs as the start location rotates during the day. Training on Saturday, racing from 9-5 on Sunday. Everyone races the same courses. Wild Rockies, wildrockiesracing.com

Jul 26: Colorado trail race - Cse #10Durango, CO. Point-to-point event start in Durango ends in Denver. 500 miles, 70,000’ of elevation gain. Start 4am, end date varies. Unsupported, self-timed. Expert riders only. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. coloradoes.wordpress.com

Jul 26: Pain in the Aspen - Cse #9Aspen, CO. Singletrack, high elevation, backcountry, self-supported endurance event. 75-78 miles. Start 6:30am at Hotel Jerome. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. Thomas Ray, Colorado Endurance Series, coloradoes.wordpress.com

Jul 30: Wildflower trailfestMountain Green, UT. MTB chal-lenge for women at Snowbasin Ski Resort - ride or run. Beginner, sport and expert divisions. Demo bikes, T-shirts, dinner, massage and more. Meghan Campbell, Wildflower Outdoor, 435-659-1835, wildflowerpedalfest.com

Jul 31–Aug 2: Big Mountain enduro - Crested ButteCrested Butte, CO. 3 days, 7 stages, start Friday. Average 25 miles a day. Some of the longest descents in the area. Blend high altitude backcountry and lift-accessed stages. 20,000’+ of descending. See race series for details. Brandon Ontiveros, Big

Mountain Enduro, LLC., bigmountainenduro.com

augustAug 1: Chris Allaire solitude Cup - iCup #12 Solitude, UT. Long time favorite, some of the best trails Northern Utah has to offer. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. Bryson Perry, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

Aug 1–2: grand targhee enduroAlta, WY. 5-stage enduro race on Grand Targhee trails, cash for Pro class winners. Start at just under 10,000’. Travels over 4,700’ vertical and 12 miles down to finish in Teton Canyon. Grand Targhee Resort, grandtarghee.com

Aug 1: laramie enduroLaramie, WY. 111km ultra-endurance XC MTB race, no repeat loop, 8,600’ climbing, all types trails, not for the beginner or casual rider. Benefits WY-CO youth cycling groups & non-profits. laramieenduro.org

Aug 1: Pomerelle Pounder dhAlbion, ID. Idaho’s oldest and gnarliest downhill races. Uses 1-mile Wiley Fuhriman/Ron Lindley course that loses 1,000’ vertical. Second course’s speed will keep you on your toes. Part of Go Ride Gravity MTB Series.utahdh.org

Aug 1: the Mountain revenge - Cse #11Montezuma, CO. 24-hour solo high alpine odyssey under the full moon. 225 miles, 37,741’

over 9 different loops. Limit 74. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. mountainsrevenge.com

Aug 2: PyroClassic nMors #7Valles Caldera, NM. Course winds through valley meadows and climbing over the flanks of the volcanic upheaval of 11,000’. Redondo Peak. Staged at Valles Caldera Ranch Headquarters. Cat 3 - 10 miles, Cat 2 - 18 miles, Pro/Expert - 30 miles (Redondo Peak/Alamo Canyon loop). Cash prizes. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. Frank Reeves, nmors.org

Aug 2: the grand enduro - Mes #4Grand Targhee, WY. A weekend-long celebration of the Tetons. Part of Montana Enduro Series - MES. Montana Bicycle Guild, 800-Targhee, montanaenduro.com

Aug 8: epic singletrack series #5 - Point to PointWinter Park, CO. Start in Winter Park and finish in Fraser follow-ing some of the valley’s best sin-gletrack. Beginner course 18.8 miles, full course 23.5 miles. Start 10am, open to riders of all abilities 8 years and older. See race series for details. Winter Park Competition Center, epicsingletrack.com

Aug 8–9: los Alamos rock n roll enduro fest - nMeC #4Los Alamos, NM. Better course, better timing and marking, tons of fun. Part of New Mexico Enduro Cup - NMEC. Steve Watts, losalamosendurofest.com



Aug 9–14: Breck epicBreckenridge, CO. Rugged back-country experience. 7 stages, cloverleaf style, start/finish in town. 240km of high-alpine riding split between 30-35 miles and 4-8 hours per day at altitudes >10,000’. Solo, teams, SS. Epic-curious 3-day options of 140 miles available. Enduro men and women Open. breckepic.com

Aug 14–16: Brundage MtB festival McCall, ID. 3 days of biking, rac-ing and lift-served fun. Enduro, XC, chainless. On-site camping. Part of Idaho Enduro Series. Dirt Bag Promotions, 208-695-0816, idahoenduroseries.com

Aug 15: enduro Cup - Canyons resortPark City, UT. Hair-on-fire race stages. One of the longest enduros in the U.S. Combines lifts and good old pedal power to reach the start of each sections. Part of Scott Enduro Cup. endurocupmtb.com

Aug 15–16: flyin’ Brian gravity festivalBrian Head, UT. Downhill and Super-D. Part of Go Ride Gravity MTB Series. Ron Lindley, 801-375-3231, utahdh.org

Aug 15: leadville trail 100Leadville, CO. 100-mile out-and-back is one of the most notorious and challenging bike races in the world. Lifetime - Leadville Race Series, leadvilleraceseries.com

Aug 15: Pierre’s hole 50 & 100Alta, 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 doubletrack 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 15: steamboat stingerSteamboat Springs, CO. 5th annual 50-mile epic with a touch of western flair. 90% singletrack, 100% dirt. Starts at Howelson Hill Ski Area going twice around 25-mile loop. Multiple categories. Sunday marathon or half mara-thon, do both for King Sting or Queen Bee titles. Kristi Bernitt, 866-464-6639, honeystinger.com

Aug 15: utah hs league - PrologueTBD, UT. See race series for details. Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, utahmtb.org

Aug 16: enduro Pescado - Mes #5Whitefish, MT. Part of Montana Enduro Series - MES. Montana Bicycle Guild, montanaenduro.com

Aug 22: Brian head enduroBrian Head, UT. Multi-stage enduro race where racers com-pete to score the fastest time down the mountain. Jordan Bracken, 435-229-5397, rapidcyclingracing.com

Aug 22–23: Cedro Peak Challenge - nMors #8Albuquerque, NM. Saturday STXC, Sunday XC with 8,000’ and 13% grade. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. Jay English, nmors.org

Aug 22: Corner Canyon Classic - iCup #13Draper, UT. Season finale and award party/BBQ. Ripping fast course and fun trails. Part of Intermountain Cup Series - ICup. Bryson Perry, 801-233-1400, intermountaincup.com

Aug 22–23: enduro-X raceSteamboat Springs, CO. Training on Saturday, race on Sunday. Race at Steamboat Bike Park and on U.S. Forest Service trails in the area. Must ride same bike for all stages. David Scully, 970-846-5012, enduro-xrace.com

Aug 22: epic singletrack series #6 - King of the rockiesWinter Park, CO. 25.8 miles, start elevation 8,756’, highest elevation 9,945’. Total climb-ing 4,011’. Starts outside of Fraser and finishes at the base of Winter Park Resort. Check-in 8am, race 10am. See race series for details. Winter Park Competition Center, epicsingletrack.com

Aug 22: old fashioned MtB race Flagstaff, AZ. Held on the Ft. Valley Trail System in the cool pines of the Coconino Nat’l Forest. 10-mile lap with 65% singletrack,

35% dirt roads. All levels. Absolute Bikes, absolutebikes.net

Aug 22: Wasatch 360 6-hour raceHeber, UT. Tentative date. Race solo or as a relay in teams of 2 or 3. Also Junior 3-person category. Proceeds support the Summit Bike Club programs and trails. summitbikeclub.org

Aug 29: Barn Burner 104 Flagstaff, AZ. 26, 52 and 104 miles. Solo, duo or quad catego-ries. Kaibab and Coconino Nat’l Forest. Kids activities. Post-race party, camping available. barnburnermtb.com

Aug 29–30: Colorado hs MtB league #1TBD, CO. See race series for details. Kate Rau, Colorado HS League, coloradomtb.org

Aug 29: Cougar slayer XC / enduro - Cse #12Boulder, CO. Unsupported event. 70 miles with about 13km of climbing (9,000’) on rough singletrack. 40% dirt road, 50% singletrack, some pave-ment. Submit your XC strava for results. Enduro: Timed on descent only, most ride for XC course. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. Chuck Ray, Colorado Endurance Series, thecougarslayer.wordpress.com

Aug 29: utah hs league #1Soldier Hollow, UT. See race series for details. Utah High School League, utahmtb.org

Aug 30: sandia Peak Bomber enduro - nMeC #5Alberquerque, NM. Part of New Mexico Enduro Cup - NMEC. Get Out!, nmendurocup.com

sEptEMBErsep 4–5: Big Mountain enduro - Winter ParkWinter Park, CO. Course to be announced on September 1. See race series for details. Brandon Ontiveros, Big Mountain Enduro, LLC., bigmountainenduro.com

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, 208-201-1622, tetonbikefest.org

sep 5: 24 hours of flatheadKalispell, MT. Tia Celentano, montanacycling.net

sep 5: epic 50Winter Park, CO. Tentative date. Marathon event on 25-mile loop. Includes 85% Fraser Valley singletrack and 15% county con-necting routes. Solo and duo categories, multiple divisions. 970-726-1590, epicsingletrack.com

sep 5: Park City Point 2 PointPark City, UT. A true point-to-point race. 75 miles, 12,000’ elevation gain. Never be on the same trail twice. Over 90% is singletrack. thepcpp.com

sep 5: ring the Peak 100 - Cse #13Manitou Springs, CO. Self-supported singletrack, dirt roads, backcountry, high altitude epic ride around Pikes Peak. 100ish miles. Course changes for 2015. Start 6:30am. Limit 74. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. Ryan Kohler, Colorado Endurance Series, ringthepeak.com

sep 5–6: tommy Knocker 24Ft. Bayard, NM. Tentative date. 24-hour race at Ft. Bayard, just east of Silver City. It’s gonna be a hard rocking good time. Zia Rides, ziarides.com

sep 6: Back to school special - nMors #9Angel Fire, NM. Collegiate and regular USAC categories. Distances: 10-30 miles depend-ing on class. DH race to be confirmed. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. Nick Heine, University of NM Cycling Team, nmors.org

sep 12: 12 hours of sundanceSundance Resort, UT. Solo or teams of 2 or 4 with coed options. Something for everyone. Race from 7am-7pm. Sundance Resort, sundanceresort.com

sep 12: Bohart BashBozeman, MT. David McCluskey, yesendurancesports.com

sep 12–13: Colorado hs MtB league #2Leadville, CO. CMC Timberline Campus. See race series for details. Kate Rau, Colorado HS League, coloradomtb.org

sep 12: double Boundary trail - nMes #10Taos, NM. 69 miles with 14,318’ of climbing to North Ridge of Taos Canyon. Epic singletrack. Unsupported, not for beginners. Start 6:30am for full distance, 8:30am for half (35 miles, 5.4km of climbing). Limit 74. See race series for details. NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com



Endurance Series. coloradoes.wordpress.com

sep 26: utah hs league #3TBD, UT. See race series for details. Utah High School League, utahmtb.org

sep 27: nM enduro Cup Championships - nMeC #6Angel Fire, NM. Part of New Mexico Enduro Cup - NMEC. Sports System, nmendurocup.com

sep 27: red Bull rampageVirgin, UT. Slopestyle jump contest in Utah’s desert. 310-393-4647, redbull.com

octoBEroct 3: Manzanita Mountain epic - nMes #12Cedro Peak, NM. Start at camp-ground. Short loop 37 miles (6,300’), long loop 47 miles (4,000’), can combine both for 84 miles with 10,300’ of climb-ing. See race series for details. Donnie Cole, NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

oct 3: road Apple rally - nMors# 12 Farmington, NM. Start/finish at Lions Wilderness Park Amphitheater. Beginner 15-mile loop, all others 30-mile Road Apple Loop. Climbing is minimal. Lunch. No day-of reg. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. City of Farmington Parks, roadapplerally.com

oct 3: tour of the White Mountains Lakeside, AZ. Arizona’s longest standing mountain bike event. 35- and 50-mile challenge, 9- and 30-mile fun ride. Limit 700 riders. Post ride party. Karen Warsh, Epic Rides, Inc., epicrides.com

oct 9–10: fall furySt. George, US. STXC, XC, DH through St. George’s Zen trail. rapidcyclingracing.com

oct 10–11: Colorado hs MtB league #4TBD, CO. See race series for details. Kate Rau, Colorado HS League, coloradomtb.org

oct 10–12: Moab rocksMoab, UT. 3-day stage on XC trails. Fully supported. Single day

sep 19: high desert screamer - nMors# 11Gallup, NM. Part of Squash Blossom Classic. Tons of single-track, slickrock, small climbs and technical sections. Beginner course: 7 miles. Sport: 19 miles. Expert: 31 miles. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. squashblossomclassic.com

sep 19: rico 50/100 - Cse #14Rico, CO. High elevation backcountry on San Juan’s fin-est singletrack. Start 6am at Rico Firehouse, ends at The Enterprise Bar & Grill. 95 miles with 15km of climbing. Support vehicle for resupply at Bear Creek TH. Self-supported. Limit 74. Part of Colorado Endurance Series. coloradoes.wordpress.com

sep 19: stone temple 8Laramie, WY. 8-hour, 15.1-mile loop run on IMBA designed, epic granite singletrack trails at Wyoming’s Curt Gowdy State Park. Solo, 2-3 person teams. JHS-High school race. Laramie Enduro, LaramieEnduro.org

sep 19: Widowmaker hCSnowbird, UT. Starts in Gad Valley at 10am, 3,000’ vertical race to the top of the Tram for awards, food and fun. Snowbird Resort. sports-am.com

sep 20: red lodge enduro - Mes #6Red Lodge, MT. Part of Montana Enduro Series - MES. montanaenduro.com

sep 20: tour des sudsPark City, UT. 7-mile climb from City Park to top of Guardsman Pass with 2,700’ elevation gain. Ginger Ries, mountaintrails.org

sep 26–27: Colorado hs MtB league #3TBD, CO. See race series for details. Kate Rau, Colorado HS League, coloradomtb.org

sep 26: dolores 100 / 50 Cse #15Dolores, CO. 90 miles on mix-ture of graded roads, singletrack, high desert, mountains and more. Goes around McPhee reservoir. Self-supported. Long start 7am at Dolores River Brewery. 8,600’ elevation gain. Dolores 50 start at 9am. Limit 74. Part of Colorado

sep 12: gila hunnerd - nMes #11Silver City, NM. Tentative, depen-dent on trail recovery from fire damage. Start in Gourgh Park. 20, 40 and 60 miles. Start 8am. See race series for details. Jeff Reese, NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

sep 12: Jurassic ClassicLander, WY. Race at Johnny Behind the Rocks. Start 9am, beginner, intermediate, Pro and high school categories. BBQ, T-shirt and swag. Limit 200. Toni Ferlisi, Lander Cycling Club, landercycling.org

sep 12: utah hs league #2TBD, UT. See race series for details. Utah High School League, utahmtb.org

sep 12–13: vapor trail 125Salida, CO. High-altitude ultra marathon MTB enduro. 125 miles, 20,000’ of climbing on some of the best singletrack in Colorado. Start 10pm. Aid sta-tion, ghost towns, abandoned railroad depots, infamous moun-tain passes. Absolute Bikes, 888-539-9295, vaportrail125.com

sep 13: horny toad hustle - nMors #10 Las Cruces, NM. Dona Ana Mountain trails. Fast rolling sec-tions, short rocky climbs and cacti to keep you honest. Also a chainless fun ride. Part of New Mexico Off-Road Series - NMORS. hornytoadhustle.com

sep 19: Banana Belt MtB race Salida, CO. Single loop 26-mile race at elevations ranging from 7,000’ to 9,000’ features 6 miles of singletrack. Staged at Riverside Park. Part Salida BikeFest. City of Salida, salidabikefest.com

sep 19: Boulder Basin Challenge enduroMidway, UT. David McCluskey, yesendurancesports.com

sep 19: goldstrike gravel raceGunlock, UT. Race any style of bike on 49 miles of dirt road, with over 6,000’ of climbing. rapidcyclingracing.com



entry for day 1 and 3 available. Open men, Open women, 40+ Men, 40+ Women, 50+ Men. Limit 200/day. transrockies.com

oct 10: utah hs league #4Eagle Mountain, UT. See race series for details. Utah High School League, utahmtb.org

oct 17: Zuni Mountain 100 - nMes #13McGaffey Lake, NM. 41-mile loop course. 82-miles ride. Unsupported, not for beginners. Plenty of singletrack. 82 starts at 7am, 41 at 9:30am. Limit 74 rid-ers. See race series for details. Lenny Goodell, NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

oct 22–25: Moab ho-down Bike festivalMoab, UT. 10th annual. Dual stage enduro race, group shuttle rides, film festival, townie tour, dirt jump comtest Non-profit event to benefit local trails. Tracy Reed, moabhodown.com

oct 31: sacramento rim roller - nMes #14TBD, NM. New event. Most likely 65 miles. See race series for details. Joe Myers, NM Endurance Series, nmes.wordpress.com

novEMBErnov 7–8: 25 hours of frog hollowHurricane, UT. Held Saturday 10am to Sunday 10am with the bonus double midnight lap due to the fallback time change. 13-mile long course in the desert combines sweet singletrack with some technical sections and great climbs. Gro-Promotions, 970-759-3048, gropromotions.com

oct 23–25: usAC Collegiate MtB national Champ.Snowshoe Mountain, WV. usacycling.org

oct 24: Moab epicMoab, UT. 50+ mile XC adven-ture on Moab’s best single track and jeep roads. Will Newcomer, 970-403-5320, gravityplay.com

oct 24: utah hs league #5 - state ChampionshipsEagle Mountain, UT. See race series for details. Utah High School League, utahmtb.org

oct 25–26: Colorado hs MtB league #5 - state ChampionshipsTBD, CO. See race series for details. Kate Rau, Colorado HS League, coloradomtb.org

oct 31: epic Mountain Bike race safariMoab, UT. New event. 50-mile XC singletrack and jeep roads. Gravity Play Sports Marketing, gravityplay.com



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dEcEMBErdec 5: Kringle CrossBoise, ID. Held at the Eagle Sports Complex. See race series for details. Brian Price, Team Eastside Cycles, idahowafflecross.com

dec 5: rocky Mountain Cyclocross ChampionshipsLongmont, CO. The best from Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Arizona, and New Mexico to bat-tle it out for the title of Regional Champion. Held at Sandstone Park. Tight grass, fast flowing pavement and run ups. Start order based on USAC ranking. Brook Watts, 303-684-9170, withoutlimits.co

novEMBErnov 14: Bengal CrossPocatello, ID. Bartz Field at Idaho State Univeristy. 10am. Peter Joyce, 208-282-3912, bengalcross.athlete360.com

nov 14–15: turkey CrossBoise, ID. Held at the Eagle Sports Complex. See race series for details. Brian Price, Team Eastside Cycles, idahowafflecross.com

nov 14-15: uCi Weekend 2TBA, WA. 2 UCI races weekend. MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com

sEptEMBErsep 16: CrossvegasLas Vegas, NV. Categories for USAC and UCI women and men Elite. Held in the evening during Interbike. Brook Watts, Watts Marketing, 303-684-9170, crossvegas.com

octoBEroct 17–18: Waffle CrossBoise, ID. Held at the Eagle Sports Complex. See race series for details. Brian Price, Team Eastside Cycles, idahowafflecross.com

oct 24-25: uCi Weekend 1TBA, WA. 2 UCI races weekend. MFG Cyclocross, mfgcyclocross.com

new Mexico cyclocross seriesSep 19–Dec 6Various, NM. Tentative dates. Series of 14 races. Overall calculated on points. Categories from 9-10 years old to 60+. Race times vary based on catego-ry. Leader jerseys for Juniors, Women and Men in all categories. Also “Most competed races” award. Course varies weekly. Antonia DeHorney, 505-604-2177, newmexicocyclocross.com

southern utah cross seriesNov 12–Dec 12Various, UT. Tentative dates. 4 races, 3 venues, all categories. Overall calculated on points. 3 out of 5 count. Cimarron Chacon, Gro-Promotions / True Grit / Frog Hollow, 970-759-3048, southernutahcyclocross.com

utah cyclocross seriesSep–DecVarious, UT. Tentative dates, Marek Shon, 801-209-2479, utahbikeracing.com

tuesdAyp-town crossAug 18–Oct 21Provo, UT. Tentative dates. Joe Jonson, 949-412-0587, [email protected]

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Cross and track Calendars disclaimerThe 2015 calendar has yet to be fully established. Unless oth-erwise noted, the dates listed in this calendar are solid. Please refer to Bicyclepaper.com or CyclingUtah.com later in the season to get up-to-date event information.


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trACK WeeKly series

Jul 29: Colorado track Championships: scratch raceErie, CO. Senior Championships event. bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

augustAug 3–8: usAC elite & Juniors track national ChampionshipsCarson, CA. usacycling.org

Aug 20: Bvv CollegiateErie, CO. A, B, C Racing + Cat 4 and Women and Collegiate. bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

Aug 27: Bvv CollegiateErie, CO. A, B, C Racing + Cat 4 and Women and Collegiate. bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

Aug 29–30: Colorado Juniors & seniors track ChampionshipsErie, CO. 500m, kilo, team sprints and pursuit, points race, scratch, individual pursuit, omnium. Junior U-17 and 17-18. bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

sEptEMBErsep 3: Bvv CollegiateErie, CO. A, B, C Racing + Cat 4 and Women and Collegiate. bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

sep 17–19: usAC Collegiate track national ChampionshipsColorado Springs, CO. usacycling.org

July 7-9: u.s. Cup Colorado springs Colorado Springs, CO. UCI event. facebook.com/otcvelodrome

July 10-12: u.s. vic Williams Memorial gran Prix Colorado Springs, CO. UCI event. facebook.com/otcvelodrome

Jul 15: Colorado track Championships: PointsErie, CO. Senior Championships event. 719-466-9109, bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

Jul 17–19: Alpenrose Challenge Portland, OR. 3-day race extrav-aganza. Includes sprint and endurance events, as well as fastest lap competition and kids races. ATRA NCS event. Charlie Warner, alpenrosechallenge.com

Jul 21–26: usAC Masters track national ChampionshipsRock Hill, SC. Individual and team events. Multiple age groups. usac.org

Jul 22: Colorado track Championships: eliminationErie, CO. Senior Championships event. bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

Jul 24–25: Marymoor grand Prix - uCiRedmond, WA. UCI C3 International Omnium for endur-ance riders; Sprint Omnium; USAC Individual mass start races elite and Masters/Women. Min. $10,000. NTC event. Marymoor Velodrome Assoc., velodrome.org

MayMay 21: Bvv racing - opening nightErie, CO. Opening night at the velodrome. 719-466-9109, bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

May 28: Bvv racingErie, CO. A, B, C racing + Cat 4 and Women. 719-466-9109, bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

JunEJun 24: Colorado track Championships: KeirinErie, CO. Senior Championships event. 719-466-9109, bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

Jun 29–Jul 4: Alpenrose six-dayPortland, OR. Six days of exciting track racing including Madison events. obra.org

JulyJul 1: Colorado track Championships: MadisonErie, CO. Senior Championships event. 719-466-9109, bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

July 3-5: u.s. grand Prix of Colorado springsColorado Springs, CO. UCI event. facebook.com/otcvelodrome

Jul 4–5: Colorado track Championships: MastersErie, CO. 500m, kilo, individual and team pursuit, sprints, scratch and points races. 719-466-9109, bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

tuesdAyotc 7-11 tuesday night racingMay 26–Sep 29Colorado Springs, CO. Weekly night race series. Event schedule varies. Racing starts at 7pm. Canceled if raining. facebook.com/OTCvelodrome

thursdAyBvv Master track cup seriesJun 4–Jul 9Erie, CO. Racing for Masters. 6-event series. A, B, C Racing + Cat 4 and Women. Details to

come. Pat McDonough, Summit Cycling Production, 719-466-9109, bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

Bvv Junior track cup seriesJuly 16–Aug 20Erie, CO. Racing for Juniors. 6-event series. Also rac-ing for A, B, C + Cat 4 and Women. Pat McDonough, 719-466-9109, bouldervalleyvelodrome.com

otc 7-11 thursday night racingMay 7–Oct 1Colorado Springs, CO. Weekly night race series. Event schedule varies. Racing starts at 7pm. Canceled if raining. facebook.com/OTCvelodrome

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MayMay 2: ironman st. george 70.3St. George, UT. 13.1-mile run. Start: Sand Hollow reservoir. Bike through Snow Canyon State Park, Finish Downtown St. George. ironmanstgeorge.com

May 2: river rail relayWest Jordan, UT. 4, 2, or 1 per-son 50-mile relay. Start in Roy. Course through Rio Grande, Legacy, and Jordan River Trail Systems. Finish in Gardner Village. Multi-leg run or bike. Joe Coles, 801-335-4940, riverrailrelay.com

May 9: south davis splash n’ sprintBountiful, UT. For every level. Sprint (swim 350 yds, bike 12 mi, run 3.35 mi), relay (split the Sprint between 2-3 racers), and novice (swim 150 yds, bike 2.4 mi, run 1.5 mi). Start 8am at South Davis Recreation Center. John Miller, 801-298-6220, southdavisrecreation.com

May 23: Woman of steel tri & 5kmAmerican Fork, UT. Friday expo. Saturday 8am start at American Fork Recreation Center. 300m swim, 12-mile bike, 3-mile run. 801-635-8966, triutah.com

May 30: Adventure Xstream - Buena vistaBuena Vista, CO. Sprint (3-6 hrs), Sport (6-12hrs), Adventure Duathlon (6-12hrs) courses. Kayak, trail run, orienteering, trek, rappel, MTB. Solo, 2-person and 4-person teams, unsup-ported or supported. 8am start. Gravity Play Sports Marketing, gravityplay.com

May 30: sand hollow triathlonHurricane, UT. Sprint, Olympic, and kids’ distances. Bike along scenic sand dunes, and run around a gorgeous, reflective lake. Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, bbsctri.com

May 30: tri the heightsCottonwood Heights, UT. 400m swim, 10.9mile bike, 5km run. Heidi Summers, 801-943-3190, cottonwoodheights.com

JunEJun 4–7: goPro Mountain games - ultimate Mtn ChallangeVail, CO. Compete in 10km spring run-off, XC, Road TT, and either Class II Down River Sprint or SUP Surf Sprint, fastest com-bined time wins. Scott Bluhm, mountaingames.com

Jun 6: daybreak triSouth Jordan, UT. The only open water Olympic distance race in the greater Salt Lake Valley. Point to point swim, bike near the Oquirrh Mountains and a run around the lake. Cody Ford, US Trisports Race Mangement, LLC, 801-558-2503, ustrisports.com

Jun 6: hrCA tune up triathlonHighlands Ranch, CO. 8th annual. 500-yd swim indoor pool, 13-mile bike through Highlands Ranch, 3.1-mile rail run behind Westridge. Perfect first race for beginners. Valerie Kuhns, Highlands Ranch Run Series, highlandsranchraceseries.com

Jun 13: rock Cliff triHeber, UT. Swim in mountain water. The Jordanelle reservoir is fed mostly by “The Greatest Snowmelt on Earth.” Olympic and sprint options. Aaron Shamy, US Trisports Race Mangement, LLC, 801-518-4541, racetri.com

Jun 14: Xterra Pagosa springsPagosa Springs, CO. 750m swim, 14.6-mile bike, 3-mile trail run. Set at the base of the San Juan mountains. Swim in the Lake Pagosa, traverse the best local trails for the bike and run legs through Martinez Canyon. Without Limits Productions, withoutlimitsracing.com

Jun 18–21: fiBArk festivalSalida, CO. MTB bike races, water sport, hill climb run, and more. Christopher Kolomitz, fibark.net

Jun 20: Marathon & heavy halfLeadville, CO. Run through the historic mining district’s chal-lenging old mining roads and trails, high of 13,185’ at Mosquito Pass. Time limit 8.5 hours. Abby Long, Lifetime Fitness, 719-219-9351, leadvilleraceseries.com

Jun 20: Xterra Curt gowdyCheyenne, WY. 1200m swim, 14.1-mile mountain bike, and 5.4-mile run. Lance Panigutti, Without Limits Productions, withoutlimits.com

Ironman bikes at the ready. Photo courtesy Val Meyer


Jun 26: lunatic triathlonPrice, UT. 6th annual. Race under the full moon. Includes a 5km run, 9-mile bike ride, 300-yard swim. Individual and relay teams. Carbon County Recreation, lunatictriathlon.com

Jun 26: tri BoulderBoulder, CO. Challenge yourself at mile-high elevation, Sprint and Olympic distances. Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, bbsctri.com

Jun 27: Aspen Backcountry Marathon Aspen, CO. The most challeng-ing marathon you’ll ever run. Wide diversity in terrain. aspenbackcountrymarathon.com

Jun 27: dinotriVernal, UT. Sprint and Olympic distances. Open swim at Red Fleet state park. Hill climb out of the park and heads into town for a run. Finishes at Utah State Extension. Emilee Johnson, Dino Tri, 801-520-0921, dinotri.com

Jun 27: east Canyon triathlonMorgan, UT. Swim in the beauti-ful East Canyon Reservoir, bike downhill to Morgan City and run along the beautiful Weber River. Part of Utah State Triathlon Championship Points Series. 801-635-8966, triutah.com

JulyJul 4: Cortez Burst triathlonCortez, CO. 6th annual tri. Solo or team for all ages. Sensa Wolcott, The Friends of Recreation for a Healthy Community, 970-903-9882, corteztri.com

Jul 11: Cache valley’s super sprint triathlonLogan, UT. Flat, straight, short distance course in Logan City. 500m swim at Logan Aquatic Center, bike is out and back on farm roads. Run is out and back in a park. 801-335-4940, cvsst.org

Jul 11: rigby triathlonRigby Lake, UT. Sprint and Olympic distance triathlon and duathlon. Michael Hayes, pb-performance.com

Jul 11–12: silver King & QueenLeadville, CO. Back-to-back 50-mile Silver Rush MTB race followed by the Silver Rush 50 run the next day. Abby Long, Lifetime - Leadville Race Series, leadvilleraceseries.com

Jul 11: West yellowstone Mountain Bike BiathlonW. Yellowstone, MT. Match class division for experienced biathletes and a sport class for novices that includes a safety clinic and loaner rifles. rendezvousskitrails.com

Jul 18–19: san rafael Classic triathlonHuntington, UT. Huntington State Park, Olympic distance tri, Olympic team relay, Sprint tri, Sprint team relay, spring swim/bike duathlon, sprint bike/run duathlon, youth tri. San Rafael Classic Triathlon Committee, sanrafaelclassic.com

Jul 18: Xterra Mountain ChampionshipsAvon, CO. The last of four regionals in the XTERRA America Tour, features Sprint and Championship distance. Off-road triathlon options. Raena Cassidy, xterraplanet.com

Jul 25: Adventure Xstream - summit CountyCopper Mtn Resort, CO. Solo or teams of 2. Mountain bike, kayak, trail run, and orienteer in either a 3-6 hour “sprint” or 6-12 hour “sport” course. Will Newcomer, Gravity Play Sports Marketing, gravityplay.com

Jul 25: oyster race Denver, CO. The original urban adventure race. Team event. 10-30 miles over 3-6 hours. Team Player Productions, 303-777-6887, oysterracingseries.com

Jul 25: Xterra Aspen valleyKokiak Ski Lake, WY. 1200m swim, 2-Lap 12-mile moun-tain bike, and 5km run. Lance Panigutti, Without Limits Productions, withoutlimits.com

Jul 26: triBoulderBoulder, CO. Challenge yourself at mile-high elevation. Sprint and Olympic distances. bbsctri.com

Jul 31–Aug 1: doxa threelayDuchesne, UT. 12-person team relay triathlon. It is a 2-day, 1 night, 285-mile, non-stop triath-lon relay. Starts at Starvation Reservoir and travels to Price. doxaraces.com

augustAug 1: Zoot Aspen triathlon and duathlon Aspen, CO. 800-yard indoor pool swim, 17-mile bike with 1,500’ in elevation to Maroon Bells, and a 4-mile run in the Elk Mountain range and the scenic Maroon Creek Valley. USAT sanctioned event. aspenrecreation.com

Aug 8: herriman escape from Black ridge triHerriman, UT. Swim 500 yards in the reservoir, ride a 14-mile around Herriman City and into Butterfield Park. 5km run loop along the footpaths. Limit 400. Aaron Shamy, 801-518-4541, racetri.com

Aug 8: Jordanelle triathlonPark City, UT. 16th annual. Everything from the wildlife to the boardwalks. Olympic and Sprint distances. TriUtah, triutah.com

Aug 8: varsity triOgden, UT. Super sprint triathlon at Weber State University. 801-657-1845, varsitytri.com

Aug 8: Xterra snow Mountain ranchColumbine, CO. A cold and grassy adventure swim of 1000m, followed by a classic 13.5-mile mountain bike, and a challenging 4-mile run. Post-event party. Paul Karlsson, digdeepsports.com

Aug 11–16: transrockies runBuena Vista, CO. Trail stage run. 3-day solo or 6-day team run through 120 miles of Colorado Rockies. Starts in Buena Vista, ends in Beaver Creek. transrockies.com

Aug 15: Polson triathlonPolson, MT. Olympic distance triathlon. 1.5 km, two-lap triangu-lar swim in Flathead Lake. 40km bike, through the valley south-west of Polson. 10km run single loop course. Matt Seeley, 406-871-0216, polsontriathlon.com

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sep 12–13: tough MudderSnowmass Village, CO. 25 obstacles spread over a 10- to 12-mile course designed by British Special Forces to test your all around strength, stamina and mental grit. Solo or team entry. Takes place at Beaver Creek Resort. Party to follow. Tough Mudder, toughmudder.com

sep 19: Bear it All off-road triathlonBear Creek Lake, CO. Beginner friendly. Bear Creek Lake Park. After swimming, biking and run-ning on non-technical single and double track trails. Limit 250. Lance Panigutti, withoutlimits.co

sep 19–20: XterrA usA Championship/ XterrA utahOgden, UT. Two distance options: 750m, 19km moun-tain bike, 5km trail and 1.5km swim, 30km mountain bike, 10km trail run; XTERRA USA Championships (invite-only): 1.5km swim, 30km mountain bike, 10k trail run. Raena Cassidy, xterraplanet.com

octoBEroct 10–11: Adventure Xstream - Moab 30Moab, UT. Solo racers and teams will kayak, trek, rappel, and mountain bike through the Moab Canyon Country. 30 hours of mul-tisport racing. Gravity Play Sports Marketing, gravityplay.com

oct 10: huntsman World senior games triathlonSt. George, UT. Must be 50 years or older. 450m outdoor swim, 20km bike, 5km run. Kyle Case, 800-562-1268, seniorgames.net

novEMBErnov 7: telos turkey triathlonOrem, UT. Splash distance tri-athlon which includes a 5km run, 12-mile bike, and 350m swim in that order. Orem Rec Center. Shaun Christian, Team Telos, 801-769-3576, t3triathlon.com

Aug 15: snowbird Adventure raceSnowbird, UT. Mountain biking, running/trekking, a Tyrolean tra-verse, and navigation. Snowbird AR and sprint course available. Graffiti Racing, LLC, 801-867-5039, graffitiracing.com

Aug 15–16: steamboat stinger - trail MarathonSteamboat Springs, CO. 25- or 50-mile epic race with a touch of western flair. 90% singletrack. Start at Howelson Hill Ski Area going twice around a 25-mile loop. Saturday MTB race, do both and go for the King Sting or Queen Bee titles. 400-runner limit. Nate Bird, Honey Stinger, honeystinger.com/steamboatstinger.html

Aug 15: triathamom Herriman, UT. Women-only triathlon at Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center. Swim 300 yards, bike 12 miles, run 5km. Cody Ford, 801-558-2503, gotriathamom.com

Aug 15: Warrior dash - ColoradoCopper Mountain, CO. Mud-crawling, fire-leaping, extreme run on challenging and rugged terrain. 11 obstacles over 3 miles at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. 312-980-9983, warriordash.com

Aug 22: utah half triathlonProvo, UT. Longest multisport race on the Wasatch Front: 70.3 Ironman. 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run triathlon. Part of the Toughman series. Aaron Shamy, Racetri Event Series, 801-518-4541, racetri.com

Aug 22: vikingman Heyburn, ID. Downstream Snake River swim, loop bike course, flat and fast run. Olympic and Sprint distance triathlons. Duathlon, Aquabike and a half marathon. Alan Fluckiger, Viking Man Triathlon, vikingman.org

Aug 29: Boulder sunset triathlonBoulder, CO. Olympic, sprint, duathlon, and 5km. Swag. Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, yourcausesports.org

Aug 29: race on the rockRock Springs, WY. Race along the base of White Mountain and through portions of this mining

town. Super sprint, sprint, and Olympic distance options. Traci Ciepiela, 307-922-1840, raceontherock.weebly.com

Aug 29: tiger trout triathlonPrice, UT. USAT Sanctioned tri-athlon at Scofield Reservoir with Olympic and Sprint distances. Joe Coles, onhillevents.com

sEptEMBErsep 7: south davis labor day triathlonBountiful, UT. Swim 350 yards, bike 12 mi, run 3.35 mi. Relay options. Novice swim 150 yards, bike 2.4 mi; run 1.5 mi. Beginner Tri Clinic and group ride Saturday. Awards. John Miller, southdavisrecreation.com

sep 11–12: ogden valley triathlon - utah state ChampionshipsHuntsville, UT. Utah State age group champions. Kids, sprint, Olympic and long distances. Dan Aamodt, TriUtah, 801-635-8966, triutah.com

sep 12: Adventure Xstream - glenwoodGlenwood Springs, CO. Solo, 2-person and 4-person teams will kayak, trek, rappel, and mountain bike. Will Newcomer, Gravity Play Sports Marketing, 970-403-5320, gravityplay.com

sep 12–13: Bear lake Brawl triathlonLaketown, UT. Saturday is the half/long 70+ and Sunday is the Sprint and Olympic event. Joe Coles, On Hill Events, 801-335-4940, bearlakebrawl.com

sep 12: i Can triathlonSandy, UT. Alta Canyon Sports Center. 400m swim, 9-mile bike and 5km run. Lois Spillion, sandy.utah.gov

sep 12: Kokopelli triathlonHurricane, UT. Sprint, Olympic, Kids tri courses. Sand Hollow State Park. Craig Towler, 318-518-7303, bbsctri.com

sep 12: MrAC Attack Mini triathlonMoab, UT. Open to all and has Elite, Open, and Youth under 12, male and female divisions.

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List of clubs in the Rocky Mountain area.

colorado6202 Cycling - 6202cycling.orgAlpine Bicycle Club - alpinebicycle.orgAspen CC - aspencyclingclub.orgBicycle Colorado - bicyclecolorado.orgBlue Sky Velo - blueskyvelo.netBonneville CC - bccutah.orgBoulder CC - bouldercyclingclub.orgColorado Riders Club - crclub.orgColorado Springs CC - bikesprings.orgColorado Tandem Club - coloradotandemclub.orgDenver Bicycle Touring Club - dbtc.orgDurango Wheel Club - durangowheelclub.comFort Collins CC - fccycleclub.orgFront Rangers Colorado Springs - frontrangers.orgFront Rangers Denver CC - frontrangersdenver.orgHighlands Ranch CC - ridehrcc.comInternational Christian CC - Colorado -

christiancycling.com/spokes/ColoradoLouisville Cyclery - louisvillecyclery.comMountain Top CC - mountaintopcyclingclub.comOUT Spokin’ - outspokin.orgPEDAL - pedalclub.org Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Associaton - rfmba.orgRocky Mountain Bicycle Boys - rmbb.orgRocky Mountain CC - rmccrides.comRoutt County Riders - routtcountyriders.orgSouthern Colorado Velo - socovelo.comSummit Biking - summitbiking.orgTeam Evergreen Bicycle Club - teamevergreen.orgVail Velo - vailvelo.com

new MexicoAlbuquerque Cyclists Club -

meetup.com/albuquerque-cyclists-clubBicycle Ruidoso CC - bicycleruidoso.comFooMTB - foomtb.orgNew Mexico Touring Society - nmts.orgPedal Queens - pedalqueens.com RideOnRoyals - rideonroyals.blogspot.comRio CC - riocyclingclub.com Roswell Bike Club - facebook.com/RoswellBikeClubSanta Fe Fat Tire Society - santafefattiresociety.orgSanta Fe Road Riders -

sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/SFRoadridersSilver Spokes Bicycle Club -

silverscc.net/Silver_Spokes/Home.htmlSoutheast New Mexico Cycling - senmcycling.org

Tuff Riders MTB Club - tuffriders.losalamos.comWomen Riding Well - womenridingwell.com

utahAdobe Cycling Club -

facebook.com/adobecyclingclubAnimal Liberation Racing -

animalliberationracing.comBonneville Cycling Club - bccutah.orgCutthroat Racing cutthroatracing.orgFFKR - Contender Cycling -

contenderbicycles.com/our-clubHuntsman Hometown Heroes -

huntsmancancerfoundation.orgJoyride Bikes - joyridebikes.com Logan Race Club - loganraceclub.org Mad Dog Cycles Race Team -

facebook.com/MadDogRaceTeamMi Duole Cycling - miduole.comPorcupine Cycling - porcupinecycling.comSalt Lake Tri Club saltlaketriclub.comSBR Cycles - sbrutah.comSpider Bait Cycling -

facebook.com/groupSummit Bike Club summitbikeclub.orgTeam Bad Ass Coffee -

sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/badasscyclesTeam Fast Lane teamfastlane.comTeam Intermountain LiVe Well CC -

teamintermountainlivewell.orgThe Young Riders - youngriders.comTooele Valley CC - facebook.com/groups/tvcc.groupTOSH - facebook.com/groupsUtah Velo Club - utahveloclub.comUtahMountainBiking.com -

UtahMountainBiking.comWasatch Mountain Club - wasatchmountainclub.orgWasatch Wheelmen - wasatchwheelmen.org

WyomingCheyenne CC - cheyennecyclingclub.orgEvanston CC - evanstoncycling.orgLander CC - landercycling.orgLaramie Bicycling Network - laramiebikenet.comPark County Pedalers - parkcountypedalers.orgSweetwater Mountain Biking Association (SMBA) -

facebook.com/pages/Sweetwater-Mountain-Biking-Association-SMBA

UW CC - uwyo.edu/rec/club-sports/cycling

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