By Peter J. Marsh

Late last year [2011], on a Sunday morning with the rain hammering against the window, I decided to hold off on my daily ride and do something else cycling-related. I decided to pull out a box filled with the bike stories I had saved from the 1990s and began throwing out the faded reports of long forgotten rides and races, includ-ing some I had written myself. I came across the story I wrote 20 years ago about my first big trail ride, over Steens Mountain in Southeast Oregon via the 9,500-foot summit ridge.

It was called “The Road to the Top” and appeared in Bicycle Paper in the summer of 1992. This is how it began: “The highest road in the Pacific Northwest doesn’t lead to a ski resort or the crest of the Cascades. It’s found in the SE corner of Oregon, in distant Harney County. It’s here that a 60-mile long fault block called Steens Mountain rises a vertical mile out of the prairie. On the west side, this huge wedge of rock angles gradually upwards for 26 miles, then plunges 5,000 vertical feet to the Alvord Desert basin to the east.”

I hadn’t read my story or thought about this remote area since the ‘90s, but I was soon flashing back to that epic day on the infamous 66-mile Steens Loop, where signs warn regular cars to turn back! Today we don’t go anywhere without checking the web first. As soon as I

had finished the story, I Googled “Cycling the Steens” to see how many ride logs or comments would show up. Among the numerous accounts of driving the summit road I found just one by a cyclist written in 2007 about a three-day ride with a car shuttle for camping gear.

So it seems that this remote area is as far off the map for cyclists now as it was 20 years ago, and still waiting to be “discovered.” From Portland, it is a 300-mile drive over the Cascades and across the dry featureless prairie before reaching the lush green of the Malheur Lake Wildlife Refuge. There you get your first glimpse of the towering landmass that is the Steens. As you get closer to the settlement of Frenchglen it starts to dominate the skyline, rising out of the prairie like a mirage....

I can still recall the sense of wonder as I set up my tent at the foot of the mountain in the Page Springs Campground. There was also the astonishment that I was there at all, because it was really an accidental adventure. When accepting the invitation to join my friends on this trip, I didn’t even own a mountain bike. I searched around and quickly found a very basic and used steel Fuji a couple of weeks before departure date. I had only ridden it around town a few times before the trip. Back then, I had been training all year for the STP, which I managed to cover in ten hours, so I was

VetBikes.org Wants Your PartsBy Cailey NiCkersoN

Everyone has reasons for getting on a bike. Maybe it’s the love of dirt, or rallying a skinny-wheeled road bike in a club ride or race to feed that need for speed. Perhaps it’s the desire to get back in shape after an injury or maybe just a way to get from point A to point B. Regardless of the reasons, when it comes down to it we all bike for the same simple purpose: there is no substitute for the self-propelled freedom that comes from riding.

In July 2012, Air Force veteran and casual cyclocross racer Andy New-man decided to build on his passion for cycling to help those in need. The result was VetBikes.org, a project of The Veterans Family Fund of America, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that builds bikes for military veterans who in one way or another have found solace through cycling. In only six months, they have built more than16 personally tailored bicycles, most valued between $1,000 and $1,500, for recent medically discharged soldiers.

Newman says that the U.S. Army’s Warrior Transition Battalion — a group that facilitates recovery for wounded soldiers returning from war — inspired him initially. The program is one of many that utilize cycling as a physical and mental therapy device for active servicemembers. However, oftentimes once soldiers are medically discharged they’re on their own, and unfortunately many do not have the resources or funds to continue riding.

An avid cyclist for most of his life, Newman says that one day he surveyed his garage and realized how much equipment he’d collected over the years. “I looked around and thought, ‘I could build two bikes with all this.’” He adds that as an advisor to the Army, he saw firsthand the effects that war has on returning soldiers. “These guys need a community, so why not the bicycle community?”

Newman started VetBikes.org by first rallying friends Jeff Aregger, a former Marine and current bike

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Pregnancies are without a doubt one of the most special times in life. By the time a woman missed her men-struation she is four weeks pregnant. That means most pregnancies are confirmed between four to ten weeks, when remarkable fetal developments have taken place. A study, which reviews the answers of 158 pregnant women in a series of three question-naires, implemented eight weeks apart regarding their beliefs about exercising during pregnancy, showed that exercise generally decreased in amount and intensity during the child-bearing period. Participants cited reasons such as feeling tired, lack of time, and concerns over safety as the main contributing factors1. However, although some precautions should be observed, women can maintain a

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Biking for the Mom-to-Beregular exercise regimen during that period of their life. This article ad-dresses the basics of prenatal nutrition and health concerns for cycling during healthy pregnancies.

It goes without saying that every pregnancy is unique. However, in general, healthy weight gain is impor-tant and the staff at the Mayo Clinic recommends 28 to 40 lbs. for under-weight women, 25 to 35 lbs. for nor-mal weight women, and 15 to 25 lbs. for overweight women2. Additional weight gain is recommended for twins and multiple births. Compared to the general public, avid cyclists may have difficulty in reaching those targets due to significant energy expenditure as well as healthy eating habits. On the other hand, it is not uncommon for athletes without weight concerns to

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Riding the Steens Mountain Loop — The Highest Road in the Pacific Northwest

The Grand Tour GreatsQ1. The double Giro/Tour de France victory is frequently mentioned and has been achieved

most frequently during a one-year period by a top stage race rider. However, the Tour de France/Vuelta double is the most rare combination and has occurred only twice. Who did it and when?

Q2. As everyone would guess, Belgian Eddy Merckx has indeed won all three Grand Tours. However, four other riders have accomplished this remarkable feat during their careers as well. Can you name the others? Hint: Merckx was not the first to succeed here.

Q3. The Giro/Vuelta double has been accomplished only three times, once by Merckx and more recently by Alberto Contador. The other man who claimed this achievement did it when only four days separated the two events. Of note, he was not scheduled to ride the Giro, but his exceptional form in Spain spurred his bosses to play his card and he won one of the closest Giro’s in history. Can you identify this man whose name adorned the down tube of his own team’s bicycles as soon as he retired?

Q4. Three riders incredibly achieved a double during a year of remarkable form, only to have those triumphs be the sole Grand Tour victories of their careers. Who are they? Hint: All occurred in the last three decades.

Q5. Who has stood on the most Grand Tour podiums? Hint: It is, surprisingly, not Eddy Merckx!

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Recent events have re-shaped the record book a bit, particularly with regards to the Grand Tours. Let’s celebrate the achievements in the three-week stage races and take a look at...

Dave Campbell has been writing race trivia since 1992. He began racing in 1982 in Wyoming, moving to Oregon in 1987. After years of racing triathlons, he returned to his roots as a competi-

tive cyclist, now racing in the Masters category. Dave is a high school science and health teacher and cross-country coach in Newport, Ore.

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Studley, Butler and Wagner Claim Rainbow Jerseys

USA Cycling announced its 2012 Officials of the Year and James Abbott from Skykomish, Wash., was named the “Motoref of the Year,” recognizing his excellent work in many national and international races such as Exergy Tour, Cascade Classic, Tour of Utah and both Master

BC Bike Race is stoked to announce a video contest with a prize purse totaling more than $10,000 dollars. This comprehensive weeklong vacation includes seven days of riding sweet singletrack with the legendary Wade Simmons. The winner will also get a brand new ride from Rocky Mountain Bicycles and multiple partners are stuffing the package with almost everything else that could conceivably make this holiday prize the “Ultimate Singletrack Experience!”

Just in time for the cycling season. The BTA BikeSwap is scheduled to run concurrently with the PDX Bicycle Show on March 23-24 at the Portland Expo Center. The event is an excellent opportunity for new cyclists and families look-ing to upgrade or acquire bikes and purchase cycling gear at reasonable prices. Bikes, trailers, tools, parts and accessories will be available for viewing online prior to the show to help prospective buyers in their search for the per-fect item. A two-hour first choice VIP period,

USA Cycling is hosting 13 nationwide Tal-ent ID Camps designed for female and male athletes racing ages 14 to 22 years. The North-west Camp, based out of the beautiful campus of Pacific University in For-est Grove, Ore., will run from July 28 to August 2, 2013. Participating riders will be over-seen by some of the most experienced coaches in the United States as well as profession-als who specialize in working with younger athletes, giving them the skills and confidence to become great riders. Attendees should have some racing experience. Cost is $750 for the week and includes room, board and all instructional fees. Early discounts are available. All riders need to be current USA Cycling members.

For the first time in its 60-year history, the UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships were presented outside of Europe as Louisville, KY., hosted the event in 2013. Races were run in muddy, wet and cold conditions. In the Masters women’s 30-34, Kari Studley (Bothell, Wash./Redline) had to deal with some pre-race jitters, having to switch bikes while on the start line, before claiming her rainbow jersey ahead of two other Americans, Brianne Marshall and Andrea Wilson. In the Women’s 40-44 category, Susan Butler (Portland, Ore.) took the lead from the start and never looked back to grab the World Champion title 38 seconds ahead of Kristin Weber from Boulder, Colo., and Linda Sone of Minnesota. The third Northwest rider

and Collegiate Road Championships. In addi-tion, Tom Gentry from Seattle and Cahill Jones from Boise, Idaho, were named “Local Official of the Year” by the Washington State Bicycle Association and the Southwest Idaho Cycling Association, respectively.

Submit your unique handcrafted video describing why you are worthy of this prize. Extra points will be given for humor, creativ-ity and originality. Submissions must be sent to contest@bcbikerace.com by March 25, 2013. Those who make the final cut will move on to an online voting process, hosted on the BC Bike Race YouTube channel between March 27 and April 5. The winner will be announced on April 8, 2013.

For more details visit bcbikerace.com.

reserved exclusively to Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) members, will launch the swap-ping activities on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. Memberships can be purchased in advance by going to btaoregon.org or at the event.

Sellers can either purchase a table to sell their gear during the show, put their items on consignment and let BikeSwap sell it for part of the profits, or donate them to BTA as a tax-deductible charitable contribution.

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The Washington State Racing Association (WSBA) will provide scholarships to a group of riders from Washington State. Application,

details and more infor-mation can be found at wsbaracing.com. USA Cycling also provides financial support to off-set the cost of the camp and/or travel through the Development Foun-dation Grant Program. For more information visit usacdf.org.

S e v e r a l c u r r e n t World Tour riders from the Pacific Northwest got their start at USA

Cycling Talent ID Camps. Through the camps and the exposure to International competition in the Juniors or U23s, they have progressed onward and upward. Follow their lead, register by going to usacycling.org. For more infor-mation, email camp manager Jim Anderson (pwnllc@gmail.com) or call 503-975-8229.

to bring home the top honors was James Wagner of Auburn, Wash. He won the Mas-ters 70+ category ahead of British rider John Ginley and New Jersey‘s Joe Saling. Robin Willard from Vic-toria, BC, grabbed the bronze in the Men’s 65-69 category while Bremerton, Wash., resident Logan Owen (Red-line) was four seconds off the Junior men’s podium pace, taking 4th place.

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Holy Spokes! A Biking Bible for Everyone

2013 National Poster Contest for 5th Graders

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At first glance, Holy Spokes! appears to be another novelty bike book; the kind you might expect to see on the front table at Barnes and Noble between “The Zombie Survival Guide” and “Wacky Washington.” Containing less than 190 pages, this “Biking Bible for Everyone” is more of a how-to book for the beginning cy-clist. That being said, I will gladly admit that from the introduction on I found it to be a very enjoyable read. This little book is not only well written, but it’s packed full of information and instruction on bike design and cycling accesso-ries. Flipping through it you’ll see pages filled with drawn pictures, diagrams, and highlighted fact boxes, all of which add to its approachable quality. Holy Spokes! tackles cycling as a sport as well as a means of transportation, recreation, education, and income. In other words, even if you’re a bike aficionado, you’re sure to find some nuggets of gold in this publication.

The first chapter, “A Brief History of the Bike,” gives an overview of bike design, begin-ning in 1500 with a DeVinci sketch, and the progression of early European designs in 1860, all the way through to our 21st century carbon fiber frames. In this opening Rob Coppolillo also integrates the story behind cycling as a sport, highlighting some very recognizable names such as Greg LeMond, Connie Carpenter Phin-ney, and Andy Hampstead, while showcasing some less known racers too — pioneers in the sport of cycling. He includes highlights and details, tells side stories, gives an overview of 500 years of cycling history, and he does this all in less than seven pages.

Saris Cycling Group, a manufacturer of bicycle racks and trainers, in col-laboration with state organizations, is inviting fifth grade students to create a poster around the theme of “Bicycling makes life better.“ The purpose of the contest is to promote youth riding bicycles as a way to a healthier lifestyle.

Each state’s top designer will receive at minimum a bike, bike light, and helmet. Second and third places will also be recognized. All states’ first place posters will then be entered into the national contest where the winner will be presented with a three-day/two-night trip

After the historical introduction, the next few chapters primarily focus on which type of bike is best for your lifestyle. There are detailed yet easily understood breakdowns of each type of bicycle you can build or buy, and bullet points specifying what kind of ride you can expect. Then, after discovering everything you’ll need to know about finding your ideal bike and fit, Coppolillo covers basic maintenance such as changing a flat, keeping the cables and chain lubed, and how to check suspension fork pressure. He fills these chapters with tips and tricks that make it easy to figure out what kind of ride you want and how to be as comfortable as possible. For a novice who is just getting into cycling, these are great sections to read through.

If you are an experienced rider who already owns three or four different styles of bikes, these chapters may not give you any new informa-tion. Still, they offer a wit and point of view that only the author could express. And, with an entire section dedicated to “fixies” (single speed bikes with no freewheel) and the mes-sengers who made them mainstream, you may learn a thing or two about how to perfect that hipster look you’ve been trying so desperately to achieve or avoid.

Being a how-to cycling book is, in part, what made the remaining chapters of Holy Spokes! so unique. Normally you wouldn’t see titles such as “Saving the Planet,“ “Pinning on a Number,” and “Adventure Cycling” in your typical beginners guide. Nevertheless,

for two (including airfare and lodging for the child and a parent) to the 2014 National Bike Summit in Washington, DC. In ad-dition, the victor’s school will receive bicycle parking for 20 bikes and a track-ing system called “The Hub,” which makes it easy, fun, and educational for a school to implement a walking and biking incentive program.

Schools who wish to enter must run the contest at the school level first and submit only one design from their establishment to their state coordina-

tor by April 1, 2013. Entry must be an original handmade design — no collage or computer graphics allowed.

Coppolillo makes a seamless transition from fixing your bike to fixing the planet. He even lists his top five reasons for why cycling makes sense, the least of which involves saving you money while simultaneously saving the ball of earth we call home.

What I appreciate most about these sections are the multitudes of resources he includes for someone interested in a range of cycling; from cyclo-cross to tour guiding for school credits to the best cycling movies of all time (in his opinion, of course). He sites multiple organizations that can assist in getting you in-volved at any level, and manages to inspire a sense of obligation without instilling undertones of

responsibility. Coppolillo speaks from personal experience and really drives home the point that cycling can be pleasurable and profitable if you have the passion. By the end of this book he leaves no room for excuses when it comes to making the bicycle a part of your lifestyle.

Overall, Holy Spokes! “A Biking Bible for Everyone” proved not just to be a novelty book about the basics of cycling, but a journey from your first experience with a bike to the endless possibilities of what role the bicycle can play in your life. It’s clear that the author didn’t set out to write the next great cycling novel, but instead chose to share what he loves most and hope-fully inspire others in the process. Holy Spokes! is now available in bookstores — although you may have to look further than the front table.

Holy Spokes! A Biking Bible for Everyone, Rob Coppolillo, Zest Books, 5.5” x 7.5”, 186 pages, paperback, $14.99.

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Riding Through Your Asthma

To Live and Die ... in the Saddle

By katie hawkiNs

Pet dander. Pollen. Pollution. Cold weather. These may cause you to cough, but what you may not realize is that it could be more than allergies or a common cold. If you find yourself experiencing wheezing, shortness of breath,

chest tightness, and fatigue while exercising, you may be one of the 300 million people around the world who suffer from asthma. However, that doesn’t mean you have to avoid riding, especially if proper precautions are taken.

“Asthma is an inflammatory process,” explains Daniel DeMerell, MD, of Allergy, Asthma, and Dermatology Associates in Hill-sboro, Ore. “Three different things are occur-ring: constriction of the muscle in the airway, increased mucus secretion and inflammation, causing obstruction of the lungs.” Some may suffer from chronic asthma, while for others it may be exercise induced (EIA) — both can be triggered by allergens and cold weather.

The direct cause of EIA and why only certain people are affected is unknown. “Un-fortunately, [EIA] is under explored,” says DeMerell. However, triggers that induce the problem have been identified and steps can be taken to prevent an attack.

Symptoms of asthma, whether chronic or exercise induced, vary from person to person; but the most common ones include shortness

By Joe kurMaskie

Fitting that I was on my bicycle when I got the news that Peter and Mary were gone. Their deaths reached me through a fellow cyclist in one of those 30-second, on the fly exchanges our community is famous for — a bit like insects transmitting information by rubbing antennas as they pass. This friend dropped in on my left, he was riding his Trek Madrone off to some sunrise group ride, sparking a moment of envy in what remains of my hardcore rider DNA. He matched pace with my Xtracycle full of boys on our way to the school drop-off, asked after my health and family, informed me that two Brits on a world cycling adventure had been killed in Thailand, then cut left at the next intersection.

I didn’t even bother with my helmet, punch-ing up the headline to read about the tragedy from the comfort of our oversized purple loveseat with all my gear still on. Peter had emailed me before the start of their adventure to ask for tips and advice and just to say he’d read my books and that they were out there

of breath, chest tightness, wheezing, coughing, fatigue, and decreased athletic performance.

Some athletes may cough, perhaps even up to 30 minutes, after difficult workout sessions or a race.

“A year and a half ago, I began violently coughing and couldn’t stop — just at rest, and

not even at exertion. It was abso-lutely horrible,” says Jill Anderson, an avid cyclist who participates in the RSVP (Ride from Seattle to Vancouver and Party) annually. However, with the help of a special-ist, Anderson was able to attain a low dose corticosteroid and rescue inhaler, as well as pinpoint her triggers. “Sometimes cold air and altitude will set it off.” With medi-cation and education, Anderson is now able to cycle comfortably and continue to join long rides.

Though Anderson’s case was so extreme that she had to seek medical attention immediately,

some may have lesser symptoms and decide to put off seeking help. Depending on a person’s type of asthma (chronic or exercise-induced), as well as the level of activity and triggers, long-term damage may be a factor.

“Chronic asthma can be life threatening, especially if one has a really bad attack,” says DeMerell. “Those who require hospitalization frequently can cause scarring to their lungs. Cyclists with only exercise induced asthma will most likely be fine, but seeing a doctor will help optimize performance and overall comfort.” If lungs are constantly in a state of inflammation, this irritation could cause a permanent decrease in lung function over time, and could eventually lead to chronic asthma.

Michael S. Kennedy, MD, of Northwest Asthma & Allergy Center in Seattle, Wash., and participant in the Seattle to Portland (STP) ride and Trek Tri-Island, suggests seeing a doctor regardless of the intensity of symptoms.

“It is good to make sure there isn’t an un-derlying problem, such as a heart condition,” Kennedy says. “There is a spectrum of percep-

living their dream. I didn’t know them but for the few email exchanges, still it hurts my heart that their journey has ended this way.

TELEGRAPH, UK3:29PM GMT 16 Feb 2013British couple killed in crash on world

cycling tourA British couple who have been cycling

around the world have been killed in a crash in Thailand.

Peter Root and Mary Thompson, both 34, set off on a round-the-world adventure in July 2011 and had cycled through Europe, the Middle East and China.

The Guernsey couple are understood to have died in an accident on Thailand’s notori-ously lethal roads on Wednesday.

A Foreign Office spokesperson said: “We are aware of the deaths of two British nation-als in Thailand on February 13 and we are providing consular assistance.”

On their website, Two on four wheels, the couple posted a travel journal, photographs

tion in airway obstruction, and some people would score their symptoms differently.”

EIA is best managed when a patient and their doctor work together to identify, elimi-nate, and control triggers. Your doctor can help you find the most effective preventative and maintenance medications and form an asthma emergency plan. Even if you have already been evaluated, it is important to monitor how the medications are working.

“If you use an emergency inhaler more than a few times per week, you may need to add a daily corticosteroid, such as Pulmicort,” remark both Kennedy and DeMerell.

Your doctor will determine if you have asthma by measuring how well you breathe with a spirometry test, a peak flow meter to see how fast you can force air out of your lungs, or an exercise to see how exertion affects you.

EIA is often treated with the same medica-tions used for a standard asthma diagnosis, but perhaps at a lower dose, and used only before and during exercise. The most common medi-cations prescribed for EIA include short-acting inhaled bronchodilators (inhalers) that are used prior to exercise in order to relax and open up the airway. Other medications your doctor may prescribe include longer combinations of acting bronchodilators and inhaled steroids (Advair), mast cell stabilizers (Cromolyn), and leukotri-ene modifiers (Singulair). Some may only need a rescue inhaler once in awhile, while others may need daily preventative medication.

“People in good shape may not realize they are limited and can do better if they are treated,” says Kennedy.

He and Dr. DeMerell encourage riders who may be suffering from symptoms to see a doctor, and give advice on how to best ride with asthma:• See a specialist. Meet with a doctor to form a

treatment plan that is best for you. Each asth-matic is different and may require different combinations and frequency of medication.

• Avoid triggers. Whether it is cold outside, flowers are in bloom, or your route has some hills, bike during the right season and in the best location for you. If you ride during winter or on chilly mornings, wear a ventilated mouth cover or breathe

in through your nose. If you find yourself breathing too heavily up a hill, dismount and walk to the top.

• Prepare for a ride. If you have an inhaler, use it 15 to 20 minutes before exercise. Long rides may require you to use it again. If riding with a partner, let them know where you keep your rescue inhaler. Note: if you find yourself using your rescue inhaler more than a few times per week, you may need a daily medication instead. Speak with your doctor.

• Work your way up. Listen to your body and know your limits. Start out slowly by going on short rides until you feel more comfortable at a faster pace and for longer distances. Warm up slowly for 10 minutes before strenuous exercise and take time to cool down. Perhaps join a spin class to keep up your endurance if it is too cold to bike outside. The better physical shape you are in, the easier it is to tolerate obstruction.

• If you have an attack: Stop all activity and stay calm. Get away from or remove any obvious triggers and take your prescribed medication. Try to slow any erratic breath-ing. If symptoms continue, seek medical attention quickly.

• Warm up. If you don’t have an inhaler and find yourself suffering from symptoms, get to an area with warm, humidified air to help release constriction of the airway (perhaps by turning on a shower and letting the room steam up). Purse your lips, take deep breaths, and exhale. Asthmatics are encouraged to continue

exercising, as being in good physical condition can actually decrease the possibility of attacks.

Everyone’s body is different, so some of these steps may vary depending on severity. By taking these precautions and educating yourself, asthma won’t keep you from physi-cal activity.

“Everyone can exercise with asthma, whether you are a hardcore cyclist or weekend rider,” says Helen Greenwell, a diagnosed Chronic Asthmatic and casual rider who rode in the 2012 Ride Around the Sound fundraiser event for the American Lung Association. “You just have to prepare for it.”

For more information, visit asthma.com.

and short films from the 23 countries they had visited.

Mr Root was born in Jersey but grew up in Guernsey. Ms. Thompson was originally from Bristol. They met 14 years ago at art college in Falmouth, Cornwall.I wept in my big chair, set aside the

work I needed to do, and got out my Bianchi, the one that makes me feel fast and sexy and full of possibilities. The next hour was spent in the saddle, pushing uphill through the cemetery, racing down into Tryon Creek Park, then back along the river. It was cold and a little wet and I hadn’t used parts of my body like that in awhile, which is to say it was like every time I get on a bicycle ... all I know of heaven. I’ve been asked if the fear of dying on a bicycle ever hangs over me, tainting my experiences. I respond that it’s not like that. The moment I push off and start moving on two wheels, I’m home. It’s not just where I live, it saves me.

I hope it was something like that for Peter and Mary. They had their reasons, but I can’t and won’t speak for them.

Here’s what I didn’t say to the guy who asked if fear rides shotgun:

No, I ride for the girl who didn’t get away. I ride for more than a few good ideas that did. I ride to get mud in my hair and out of my heart, and because I know everybody cheats, but maybe not all of the time. I ride for the 12-year-old girl murdered for bike parts by two boys she met on the internet. I ride to feel the world outside my head, the one that makes my bones hum and ache and glow ...

and keeps my hopes in place. I ride because I can’t sing like it sounds inside my head. I ride to feel my son’s cheek against my back, the vibrations of his laughter as we coast through showers of falling October leaves.

And today, I rode to be strong enough to grieve.

Note: Peter and Mary’s latest film will be show-ing at the 11th Annual Filmed by Bike, April 20-23 in Portland, Ore.

Helen Greenwell ready to ride. Photo courtesy of Helen Greenwell

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reviewSChrome Industries Storm Cobra Jacket One Last Great Thing By DarreN DeNCklau

There are different levels of waterproof needs in the Northwest. Oftentimes the marine mist coming off the Pacific Ocean prevails and most any clothing will keep you relatively dry. However, Mother Nature isn’t always so kind and so she decides to unleash her wrath — whether predicted in the weather forecast or not. That’s when extra protection is unequivocal. From my experi-ence, the difference between water resistant and waterproof is drastic, and the former is only good up to a point, while the latter is often overkill for cycling — it’s too warm and it doesn’t breathe, leaving you drenched in sweat when arriving at your destination.

Last year Chrome Indus-tries introduced the Storm Cobra jacket. Features include taped construction, a full-width back pocket, waterproof zips at the armpits for ventilation, and it has an ergonomic fit designed for the body’s movement while riding.

I’ve pedaled in some of the worst down-pours Seattle had to offer this past winter and I can attest to the Storm Cobra being waterproof. It’s thick and repels moisture well. The longer lengths of the arms keep the cuffs from riding up and exposing the wrists while the back panel never worked its way up past my waistline.

review By Cailey NiCkersoN

John Burke, President of Trek Bicycle, makes a promise in the introduction of One Last Great Thing: to write to the point. Like a good sales-man, he keeps to his promise as he tells the story of how his father, Richard “Dick” Burke, the founder of Trek Bicycles, made the way he died one of his greatest feats.

The prologue of the story introduces Burke’s relationship with his father and the inception of Trek Bicycles. Starting from a $10,000 loan granted by his parents and in-laws, Richard Burke creates a small business that over the years evolves into the international, corpo-rate conglomerate it is today. After graduating college, John Burke begins to work at the company as a traveling sales-man, and what we see unravel is the classic American dream of a businessman who started from virtually nothing, even-tually handing the baton off to his son.

It is apparent from the beginning that Burke’s fa-ther, or “The Big Guy” as he calls him, was something of a renaissance man. Working in sales, going back to school, then starting his own company, The Big Guy was a man unafraid of reinventing himself. Trek, likewise, experiences a slew of ups and downs, which Burke documents with unapologetic details. Though he makes it known that his opinion sometimes differed from his father’s when it came to business decisions, he never indulges the opportunity to write a dramatic story. This detail, in a sense, reflects the personality of The Big Guy: minimalist and private. As grandiose as Trek becomes, Burke draws his father as a man content with a simplistic lifestyle, which he achieved by giving most of his fortune to charity. On the other hand, he also describes him as passionate, wildly ambitious and blunt. If there were dramatic episodes between father and son, Burke leaves them out. Rather, what he chooses to focus on is the matter of fact, guts-and-guile way his father exited this life.

Burke starts this part of the story at The Big Guy’s 70th birthday, when he declares that he will do one last great thing before he dies. Though he doesn’t know what that last great thing will be, he claims he “has one more left in

As for the negatives, the hood has a ten-dency to catch air and “balloon” out behind my head, making quick glances over the shoulder

difficult. To remedy this, it needs to be tucked in or cinched down. It is a very warm jacket, even with the

pit zips, so I found that minimal clothing underneath worked

best. When I layered up on colder days and put on the race face during the com-mute I would often break out in a profuse sweat — that’s fine for an amateur wrestler trying to make weight, but I was

just trying to get to work. In some reviews I’ve read, people com-plained about the front zipper being difficult to initially latch. I find that with a little patience it works fine.

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him.” The Big Guy goes on to tell, with brutal honesty, the milestones of his life. Building Trek Bicycles, running the Boston Marathon, divorcing his wife in front of his current one, and the tremendous amount of philanthropic work he accomplished throughout the years.

Despite a prediction that he will die at 86, we get a sense that Burke the father knows the end is near. Such a speech begs of the question of “why now?” Why present the brutal facts of your life at this time if you have sixteen more years to live? Perhaps we feel his death

is near because Burke writes retrospectively. Regardless of purposeful foreshadowing, in the next chapter we learn The Big Guy has a faulty heart valve, which needs replacing. The next 100 pages take us into his first surgery, and the multitude of others that follow as he fights for his life.

A very active man, Richard Burke makes a difficult request to his son: if he should end up on life support in a vegetative state, then he should pull the plug. The first surgery goes seemingly well, until the doctors discover an infection around the new

valve. The next procedure leaves him unable to speak and on life support. Yet another operation may take him off the machines, although his life would be less than active. The decision is now Burke’s as he struggles to decipher whether his father, someone who has always fought the good fight, is finally ready to kick the bucket.

What John Burke addresses are the conflict-ing emotions one experiences when faced with the reality of death, and recognizing when the time has come to fulfill a promise. This is not a book rich in aesthetics, but it is an accessible story that is both relatable and unique in the sense of what it addresses. Burke claims in the introduction that One Last Great Thing can be read in a night or over the weekend, which from this reader’s standpoint, is an accurate estimation. Though the writing style is very simple and at times bland, the author succeeds in translating his father’s character to print. The Big Guy is a man worth reading about, and Burke’s experience with death is one that people in his situation can find solace in.

One Last Great Thing by John Burke, Free Press, 2012, hardcover 144 pages, $15.99.

Photo Chrome Industries

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mechanic and lead sales rep at Seattle Bike Sup-ply, and Alex Young who used to head sponsor-ship for United Way of Western Washington. The three began by soliciting people at cyclocross races, urging those with extra bikes and parts to give what they could. VetBikes.org then got an official booth at all MFG Cyclocross and Seattle Cyclocross races. Together they impelled racers and spectators to bring whatever gear that might have been collecting dust in their garage to the next event. Although the ‘cross season is over, their mission continues and to make it even easier, they will now arrange to pick up donations wherever and whenever it is

As generous as these gifts are, VetBikes.org also functions as a continuing support system for medically discharged veterans.

“We can’t ask someone on a limited budget to maintain a $1,500 bike,” says Newman. After receiving a bicycle, the recipient is trained on maintenance and is encouraged to take it back to the VetBikes.org team for tune-ups. Puget Sound clubs such as Cascade Bicycle Club, Tacoma Wheelmen’s Club and Capital Bicycling Club have donated a year’s membership to each recipient, which also serves as a way to moti-vate and maintain veteran support. Newman explains that those suffering from depression

often experience difficulty mustering the drive to get up and go. A club, he says, is a way to create some healthy peer pressure and according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, group sup-port goes a long way when it comes to dealing with de-pression and post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). Exercise has also shown to help elevate mood. Regard-less of what statistics show,

however, VetBikes.org stresses an emphasis on the individual. “It’s not about studies, it’s about how these guys feel.”

Newman shares a story about a veteran experiencing PTSD after returning from the Middle East who found solace in cycling. The soldier’s brother, a professional road racer in Idaho, gave him a bike because he saw it as a

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“Vetbikes.org” from Page 1 way to help him cope with his condition. New-man says that group rides helped the veteran immensely both in a physical and mental sense. “Just being outside and being active can make a huge difference.”

Tragically, not long after his return the veter-an’s brother was hit and killed by an SUV while out on a ride. Needing support, he joined a transitional housing program in Retsil, Wash., called Building 9, an organization that helps ex-servicemembers in need of vocational rehabilitation and a stable living environment. The prerequisite for entering the program includes being sober for at least 30 days, to have an honorable discharge, and to have been homeless for one or more nights.

After joining Building 9, the veteran worked with VetBikes.org to build a custom painted bike dedicated to his deceased brother. Since then, VetBikes.org has donated 10 commuter bikes to the house, so that those in the program have a way to travel to work or school. It has been such as success that there is now a repair shop in the works at the facility to give tenants a place to maintain their bicycles.

Along with building the shop, Newman and other VetBikes.org’s members are busy responding to some of the attention they’ve recently received. This past December at the Washington State Cyclocross Championships, Seattle’s Bikesport Racing team raised $5,000 for the nonprofit. It was the first cash donation received by the organization. Whole Foods

Market has also approached them about a bike donation drive event they are putting on in mid-April when they will conduct classes for veterans on how to cook and shop healthy while on a budget. They offered to put VetBikes.org signage out as well as take donations on their behalf.

Made possible through the support of sponsors, this bike was delivered in July 2012. Photo Vetbike.org

A recumbent turned out to be the ideal design for the Army Specialist who suffered a back injury in the Middle East.Photo Vetbike.org

While VetBikes.org is still a small nonprofit, Newman says expansion is in the organization’s blueprint. Next month, they will be teaming up with therapists in the Puget Sound to help strengthen the mental aspect of VetBikes.org, as well as gain additional resources for references.

The enthusiastic response the organization has received from the community thus far is a hopeful foreshadowing of its potential growth, as they continue to do big things for the veterans of Puget Sound.

To see some of the latest bikes built and read some of the stories of their recipients, go to VetBikes.org. Under the “How to Donate Parts” section, visitors can find a list of parts needed for current projects.

convenient for the donor. Those who contribute receive email updates with details about how their parts are being used, no matter if it’s as small as a pair of pedals or as large as a frame. Donors are also provided with receipts and thus an opportunity for tax deductions. No bike is built, however, without first having a veteran who needs it.

That said, there are certain criteria a can-didate must meet to acquire a bicycle, which VetBikes.org leaves to the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs and Warrior Transition Battalion to determine. What they look for primarily are the “lifer” cyclists.

“We’re not going to give a $1,500 bicycle to someone who isn’t really already into biking,” Newman says. “My biggest fear is finding one [a VetBikes.org bicycle] on craigslist.”

Once selected, that recipient meets with Newman, Aregger and/or Young to discuss their cycling needs and to determine sizing. Sponsors Redline Bicycles, Full Speed Ahead Bicycle Components, and Alpine Experience/The Bike Stand in Olympia supplement parts and accessories that cannot be acquired through community donations. Custom frame builder Bill Stevenson of Olympia’s The Bike Stand donates his time as well.

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definitely up for the challenge. These days, my bike is better equipped with front suspension, more gears, bar ends and clip-on pedals, but I doubt the ride would be any easier.

Once we had our camp organized, my friends were ready to kick back and enjoy the primitive site beside the rushing Donner and Blitzen River, but the prospect of the 26-mile road to the summit was all I could think about. I could see from the gentle slope of the west side that the Steens was a uniquely rideable mountain.

The only information I had came from the local office of the Bureau of Land Manage-ment, which manages the Steens area. It was not encouraging, warning that the gate to the summit road is normally closed because of snow until early July and that blustery 100-degree days were common and the snow can fall year-round. It said to be prepared for sudden lightning storms, snow, rain, and high winds ... but it was August, so I was ready to take my chances. I took a test run for a couple of miles up the dirt road and came down confident. I was going to give it a try the next day — for no better reason than “because it was there.”

We all stayed up late looking at the brilliant star show, so it was 7 a.m. when I rolled out of my sleeping bag. I ate as much breakfast cereal as my growing excitement would allow, while the rest of the campground still slept. With two water bottles in cages and three lashed on my carrier, I set out to do battle with the mountain.

I soon shifted down into the small chainring to make sure I didn’t push too hard — and that was where it stayed for most of the next three hours.

The sun rose as I got into a rhythm and began to work my way upward across the lower slopes which were covered in arid sagebrush. I soon saw what makes this climb such a mental chal-lenge: the grade is so gradual and the mountain

so big that the summit is not visible until around mile 23.

After about an hour with nothing in sight but sagebrush, the vegetation gradually changed to low juniper bushes and pines. Here, a series of small lakes and meadows dotted the broad slope of the

Steens and gave a brief break from the climbing. When I reached Fish Lake, one of two primi-tive campgrounds on the mountain, I came to a halt beside a lone water pump. I topped off my bottles, washed my face, and stayed a few minutes to admire the serene alpine setting among the aspen trees.

Then it was back to work. The tempera-ture was now rising rapidly, turning the cool morning into a warm summer day. By 9 a.m. I peeled off another layer of clothing. It was just me and the bike and the road winding its way up and over the skyline. Losing track of time, my thoughts began to wander ... I had not seen any creatures large or small — could the plateau far above me be the setting for a “Lost World” where extinct animals still flourished?

Towards the end of the second hour the monotony was broken up by colorful signs and

banners in the juniper trees. Three days later I read a local paper and discovered that these marked the course of the annual Steens Rim Run 10K, “the highest run in the state” from mile 17 to mile 23. It must be quite a spectacle, as entrants have been known to suffer from mild frostbite and altitude sickness.

By the third hour I was past the tree line and into the sub-alpine meadow zone. I finally reached a real landmark, Kiger Gorge, the first of the perfectly U-shaped valleys that look like textbook illustrations of the Ice Age. These gorges are so long and so deep, it seemed as if entire towns could be lost in the depths.

By then the tourists were awake and bump-ing uphill over the ruts in all manner of vehicles. Most annoying were the sporty couples in shiny new Land Cruisers with equally shiny mountain bikes secured on their racks. No one so much as nodded in my direction.

Down to my lowest (granny) gear, I pushed on to reach the summit plateau. Two and a half hours, 23 miles and 5,000 feet from the base I arrived on the ridge top. The extreme elevation didn’t seem to affect me as I spent another gruel-ling half-hour traversing the plateau on a track so rutted I could keep up with the occasional car. From there I had a view east, down to the desert floor where the Alvord (dry) Lake sits a mile below. It is so flat it has been used for landspeed record attempts, including the fastest woman on wheels (Kitty O’Neil at 512 mph in 1976). I sat down for a snack, enjoying the cool wind, the big sky vista, and the exhilaration of having reached my goal.

I finished off a water bottle and set it down only to watch it blow over the edge and bounce slowly into the depths. Further on, there is a

fine viewpoint and parking area. A short hike leads to the 9,733’ summit; a sign ominously warns drivers not to continue unless they have a real off-road vehicle. At least this reduced the chance that anyone would pass me on the way down, I thought.

I plunged into the harrowing 14-mile down-hill section of the route, descending the ridge between Little Blitzen Gorge and Big Indian Gorge, dropping 4,000 feet from the headwall. A long spine of rocks called the Rooster Comb projects above the ridge, inviting riders to take their eyes off the road — but not for long!

Thinking that the ascent was brutal, the descent left my arms limp and my hands aching from pulling on my standard-issue cantilever brakes. There were fabulous runouts through fields of grass, followed by spells of desperate rock dodging and the suspense of not know-ing what was around the next corner. Always the descent continued, on and on, until I was weary of the thrill of it all. My hands began to cramp up from squeezing so hard so I alternated front, then rear braking as the trail continued. I learned why suspension forks were already becoming popular.

After the last dramatic viewpoint of Big Indian Gorge, the road makes its final drop down to the crossing of the Blitzen River where some people were fishing peacefully as I hammered over the bridge. I relaxed a little and began to think of the journey’s end, but there was another surprise ahead: it appeared that a local politician had enough influence to recently have a layer of pea gravel laid down. For the next 17 miles I would have to plow a rut through this loose mess. Wherever it widened, I steered to the edge of the road to look for some good fresh dirt.

It was mid-afternoon and the sun was over-head, no shade, and no relief in sight. The warm water remaining in my last bottle was scarcely drinkable. The gravel marathon began to rival the climb as it sucked any remaining energy out of my legs. Mercifully, the last ten miles back to the settlement of Frenchglen was tarmac, but it still took all my strength to keep the pedals turning. In a little less than an hour I reached the edge of the plateau and swooped down the escarpment to the rustic hotel/general store.

I staggered onto the porch, suddenly re-membering that I wasn’t carrying any money. Fortunately, one member of my party just hap-pened to be there, eating ice cream in the shade. With the loan of a dollar, I had my reward of a frozen treat before reluctantly returning to the last four miles back to the camp. I was on gravel again, but this section had been well packed.

Finally, after 66 miles and one very long day I completed the loop, as hard a one-day ride as any middle-aged cycle-tourist could wish for. I’m planning to go back next summer when I’ll be 65 and I expect to be alone again on the fearsome Rooster Comb descent.

Note: The aspens change color in late September, when the temperature drops to freezing. In 2000, the Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protection Act was passed, giving the area some protection against development.

Peter J. Marsh is an outdoor and nautical writer. He was the editor of Oregon Cycling from 1988-1991. He wrote Rubber to the Road — a guidebook to bike rides around Portland (rubbertotheroad.com). He lives in Astoria, Ore., when not traveling the world on his bike. More of his writing can be found at sea-to-summit.net.

Kiger Gorge’s remarkable landscape. Photo Peter J. Marsh

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eat whatever they want, therefore experienc-ing mild weight loss upon adapting to a more healthy diet. This is also common for those who eliminate regular alcohol consumption from their routine.

First trimester, week 1-13During the first trimester, the body goes

through remarkable hormonal changes that can lead to fatigue, altered smell and taste. In combination with varying degrees of nausea, up to 5 lbs. of weight loss is usually not alarming. However, the expectant mother is advised to gain 5 lbs. as she enters the second trimester. This can be accomplished by increasing daily food intake by 150-250 calories.

In these first weeks, pregnant women are free to continue regular exercise but are not encouraged to increase significantly or start unfamiliar exercise routines. Cycling in warm climates requires special attention as pregnancy increases the mother’s metabolism and core temperature. There is evidence that maternal temperature above 102.6 F may harm the fetus3. Cold beverages may not always be effective in lowering core temperature quickly, however, it can be included as part of safety precautions.

Second trimester, week 14-26Exercise intensity should be monitored

through a physician and/or midwife to es-tablish the target heart rate based on personal medical history. Researchers at John’s Hopkins University School of Medicine observed fetal heart rate deceleration and changes in blood flow in trained cyclists immediately follow-ing strenuous cycling4. Fortunately, this effect

subsided without intervention. A doctor can help the future mom decide if a quality heart rate monitor is a worthy investment.

Halfway into a pregnancy, many women experience insomnia and/or frequent urina-tion due to pressure from the growing uterus on the bladder. This can be rather frustrating for a woman who wants to remain active yet is simply exhausted. In addition, experiencing sharp pains in abdominal muscles, hip joints, and the pelvic area as ligaments and cartilage loosen up in preparation for labor is not uncom-mon. Even though such pains are a normal part of pregnancies, their sudden onset may catch a first-time mother off guard. Women should consider setting specific goals such as biking two days a week or adjusting to a new speed or distance to accommodate those physical changes. Biking in designated lanes, trails, and exercising with a companion are good initiatives to ensure physical safety.

During the second trimester, average weight gain of one pound per week is encouraged. Thanks to an array of hormones, many women expressed that they seemed to gain weight without even trying. Continuing a balanced diet with an extra 300 daily calories will suffice. For those who decreased their cycling and exercise level, the reduction in energy expenditure may be adequate to reach the target weight without increasing food intake.

Third trimester, week 27-42The last trimester is the home stretch.

Weight gain of one pound per week continues. The combination of weight gain and ligament

relaxation produces a shift in the center of gravity. Avoiding windy and poor outdoor conditions are necessary. At this stage of a pregnancy, physical comfort is a main driver of the ability to bike. Although regular exercise is good for delivery, there is no evidence that it can initiate labor.

Overall, a mom-to-be should be flexible with their exercise goals as some are able to continue cycling daily while others find themselves with persistent back pain. Albeit less exciting, stationary biking is a reasonable alternative to outdoor riding until the day of the triumphant return to the road with a baby trailer in tow.

Most research regarding healthy pregnan-cies and exercise are observational since it would be unethical to administer experimental interventions that could potentially harm the fetus. Consequently, data is limited beyond the understanding that moderate exercise is beneficial to maternal and fetal health and it must be tailored to the individual’s fitness and prenatal health. Personal healthcare providers should be abreast of any exercise routine and unusual physical symptoms.

Basics of sports nutrition still apply:• Stay hydrated. While there is no validated

method to assess fluid loss from exercise during pregnancy, consuming at least the same amount of fluid as prior to pregnancy is recommended. Urine should be clear to light yellow in color within a few hours after an exercise bout.

• Eat adequately and regularly. Starting with the “base calories,” adjust energy intake to reflect the level of activity and add 300 calories per day as the pregnancy moves along. Eating on time, roughly every four hours, is also good for metabolism and blood glucose stability.

• Dietary supplements. Take prenatal mul-tivitamins and mineral supplements preconcep-tion or as soon as a pregnancy is suspected. Healthcare providers should be informed of any sports and herbal supplements currently used and discontinued that have not been clinically tested for pre- and postnatal safety, which is likely to be most dietary supplements on the market.

• Be flexible. Pregnancy is a time of change physically, mentally, and emotionally. Each pregnancy is different. Be kind to your body, set realistic fitness goals, enjoy the journey, and try not to overly focus on weight gain or loss unless the doctor advises otherwise.

References:1. Duncombe D, Wertheim EH, Skouteris H,

et al. Factors related to exercise over the course of pregnancy including women’s beliefs about the safety of exercise dur-ing pregnancy. Midwifery. Aug;25(4): 430-8. 2009.

2. Pregnancy weight gain — what’s healthy? www.mayoclinic.com

3. Wang TW and Apgar BS. Exercise dur-ing pregnancy. Am Fam Physician. Apr 15;57(8):1846-52, 1857. 1998.

4. Szymanski LM and Satin AJ. Strenuous exercise during pregnancy: is there a limit? Am J Obstet Gynecol. Sep;207(3): 179.e1-6. 2012.

Ellen is a Seattle-based sports and wellness nutritionist. She works with athletes of all ages. She also works extensively with athletes who have stable cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Ellen can be contacted at endgamenutrition.com.

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Greenlite Heavy Industries G1 Pant By DarreN DeNCklau

There are times when donning a team kit or a good pair of cycling shorts or bibs are necessary, especially for those who ride only for sport or serious recreational purposes. For most commuter and “lifestyle” riders, rocking the spandex isn’t often necessary or a desired look they want to project. Seattle resident Mike McGuffin created Greenlite Heavy Industries because he and many others fall into the second category.

For the past three months I have been testing out Greenlite’s G1 pants, a wind, water, and stain resistant garment made of Schoeller-dryskin. This softshell material is made in Switzerland and is very popular among outdoor compa-nies making tech-wear. It is highly breathable, stretchy, fast drying, and most of all comfortable.

What is unique about the G1, besides the obvious details mentioned, is the added func-tionality designed specifically for cycling such as seven belt loops to minimize bunching, a higher waistband, articulated knees, comfort-able and accessible pockets, and the “D-Greaser Cuffs” which fold up at the bottom of each leg and snap together with two different sizing options depending on how big your “cankles” are. The D-Greaser Cuffs are bright orange with reflective strips running through them as well, providing ample visibility for drivers and other cyclists.

I have been wearing these pants daily since I got them. They fit and look like a pair of tailored dress slacks and I wouldn’t hesitate

wearing them to business meetings — which I have — or any other pseudo dress-up occasion. That’s the beauty of the G1, they are functional and practical, and unless the cuffs are rolled up, they can fool even the most astute “metro city slicker” who bases style over anything else.

On the technical side of things, the pants do a good job of repelling water and wicking away sweat. Drying time comes fast, too, as

I’ve been soaked during the ride to the office only to find them moistureless by midday after hanging them up. Comfortable and sleek, the legs of the G1 stay clear of the drivetrain while pedaling and conform to active movement. They are designed with riding in mind and the seat of the pants conforms to the butt as well, keeping dismounts clean and unobstructed.

So far they have held up dutifully and there are only faint signs of any pilling (fuzzy spots fabric often gets due to friction with other objects) in the crotch area. The seams are

rugged and holding together amply; Greenlite Heavy In-dustries’ products are sewn together by a local Seattle company. After three months of consistent wear, the only signs of distress come from their slightly dirty appear-ance — unabashedly, I should probably wash them

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BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium

British Columbia has gained much attention worldwide for its significant role in mountain biking. The Western Canada Mountain Bike Tourism Association (MBTA), in partnership with various groups, will host the BC Mountain Bike Tourism Symposium in Sooke, BC, on May 26-28, 2013. Entitled “Progression,” the event’s program speaks of the opportunity for stakeholders and experts to gather and share insights and knowledge about how to progress toward a more sustainable and viable mountain bike tourism sector.

The Symposium is geared towards com-munity leaders, land managers, trail advocates, adventure tourism operators, and government and industry representatives and will present lessons learned from BC and other parts of the world. Some key initiatives will be highlighted to represent new opportunities for communi-ties throughout the province. Topics will cover marketing mountain biking experiences, land use and product development considerations, environmental and risk management issues, partnerships and funding, as well as developing bike friendly communities and services. The goal is to unify the voice of the BC mountain bike tourism industry and discuss the oppor-tunities to drive more tourism to the province.

A pre-symposium trail development workshop will take place on May 25 and 26. To register or to find out more details visit mtbtourismsymposium.ca.

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mar 2: Seattle bike & Pike expo Seattle, WA. Celebrate the 40th anniversary and be part of the R+E reunion! Both Glenn Erickson and Angel Rodriguez will be attending the event. Meet the guys behind the shop, taste Caffe Vita coffee, check out bicycles, and converse one-on-one with some of Seattle’s cycling gurus and get a chance to win fabulous prices including a couple of frame sets. Visit the frame building and painting facilities. Held at R+E Cycles from 10am-5pm. Benefits Food Lifeline. Dan Towle, R+E Cycles, 206-527-4822, rodcycle.com

mar 4–6: national bike SummitWashington, DC. Join the NW advocacy delega-tions and visit the policy makers in Washington. Visit BAW and BTA website for information on their activities. League of American Bicyclists, bikeleague.org

mar 9: bC randonneurs Spring SocialVancouver, BC. Open to all. Start 7pm at Moose’s Down Under. Ride precedes festivities. Everyone welcome. $5. BC Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca

mar 9–10: Seattle bicycle expoSeattle, WA. Over 250 exhibits of gear, active travel, rides and more. Event presented at Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, Pier 91. Adult admission $10 single-day pass; $12 two-day pass. Kids 15 or younger free. Cascade Bicycle Club, 206-522-3222, cascade.org

mar 23–24: Pedal nation - PdX bicycle ShowPortland, OR. A two-wheel focused expo that pro-motes and celebrates all things related to bicycling. Aaron McBride, Pedal Nation Events, 503-887-9084, pedalnationevents.com

mar 24: bike works dinner & auctionSeattle, WA. 10th annual fundraising event and fun night celebrating the 15th anniversary of Bike Works. Takes place at Herban Feast in Sodo. Cost $100. Auctioning off an assortment of exciting items through a silent and live auction and dinner. Neil Larsen, Bike Works, 206-695-416, bikeworks.orgapril

apr 20–23: filmed by bike festivalPortland, OR. Filmed by Bike is an independent bike-themed film festival presented at the Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St,). Brittany Reading, 916-300-7490, FilmedbyBike.org

apr 20–21: Pedalers fairSeattle, WA. Pedaler’s Fair is an annual market-place for Washington-based, bicycle-inspired small businesses to exhibit their goods, frame builders, pannier makers, wood workers, and clothing designers plus more! Presented at Underground Events Center. Jason Goodman, 206-841-6037, pedalersfair.com

May

may 1–31: Group Health Commute ChallengePuget Sound, WA. Ride your bike to work. Join the 30-day Commute Challenge. Challenge your co-workers, your friends and your family to give up the gas and put the pedal to the pavement. Cascade Bicycle Club, 206-517-4826, cascade.org

may 2: bike to work breakfastSeattle, WA. Gathering of the cycling community to prepare for Bike to Work. Non-ticketed fundrais-ing event. Donations of $75. Peter Verbrugge, Cascade Bicycle Club, 206-517-4826, cascade.org

may 4: alice awards & auction PartyPortland, OR. Honors the individuals, businesses and organizations who worked for better cycling in OR. The auction raises funds to support the advocacy efforts and education work of the BTA. Tickets required. New location: Pure Space. 503-226-0498, btaoregon.org

CamPSapril

apr 24–aug 28: track development ClassPortland, OR. Weekly events where riders can learn the basics of track racing. No class on 6/26. Meg Mautner, 503-805-1361, mautner3@comcast.net

May

may 3–5: race across oregon training CampMaupin, OR. Three days and nights training with the top endurance cyclists in the world. Up to 100 miles of riding. SAG supported. George Thomas, 541-738-0549, raceacrossoregon.com

bmXMay

may 18: uSaC elite bmX nationalsChula Vista, CA. USA Cycling, usacycling.org

may 25–26: bC Cup #3/4Surrey, BC. actionbmx.com

multiSPortMarch

mar 9: dirty duoNorth Vancouver, B.C. Most challenging race on the North Shore. 30km tough uphill and technical downhill. Bike-only category or enter as relay team; runner does 25km, rider does 30km. Mountain Madness: Dirty Duo, 604-990-9815, dirtyduo.com

mar 17: Shamrock run Portland, OR. Waterfront Park. 5, 8 and 15km run; 1 and 5km walk. Limit 35,000. Team entry deadline Jan. 31. Kim Terry, Hamilton Events, Inc., shamrockrunportland.com

mar 24: Seattle rainman triathlonSeattle, WA. Sprint distances. 15-minute pool swim, 30-minute indoor bike and 2.28-mile run around Green Lake. Limit 300. All get a Tech T-Shirt, post-race food and finishers certificate. TriFreaks, trifreak.com

mar 29–30: badger mountain Challenge Kennewick, WA. 100-mile endurance run, 50km ultramarathon, 15km trail run. Course consists of footpaths, multi-use trails, dirt roads, short stretches of pavement on and around Badger Mountain. Eric Jensen, Eastern Oregon Sports Training LLC, eosportstraining.com

mar 30: dash Point trail runFederal Way, WA. 10k and half-marathon with beautiful views and wildlife. Start at Dash Point State park. Discovery Pass required. Also Sept 7. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 425-301-7009, 4thdimensionracing.com/duathlonapril

apr 6: apple Capital Spring duathlonWenatchee, WA. Get ready for Nationals or just come out and enjoy some local competition. 5km run/17-mile bike/5km run. USAT sanction pending. Jake Maedke, Vicious Cycle, rideviciouscycle.com

apr 13: redmond rainman triathlonRedmond, WA. Fun and unique nighttime indoor triathlon with outdoor run. 15 min pool swim, 30 min indoor bike, 3-mile outside run. Incorporates costume contest and prizes - it is going to be a techno-induced night! Great introduction to triathlon. Dana Barkdull, TriFreaks, trifreak.com

apr 13: Squak mountain trail runIssaquah, WA. 12km, half-marathon, marathon, and 50km distances. Special prize to reach the top first. Start/finish at Squak Mountain Trailhead. 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 4thdimensionracing.com/duathlon

apr 14: Cherry blossom fitness festivalThe Dalles, OR. Duathlon (5km, 30km, 5km) and half-marathon. Spectacular course on closed path-ways. Duathlon starts at Columbia Gorge Discov-ery Center. Individual or team entries. Junior, age groups, Clydesdale categories. Post-race lunch. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, 541-296-8908, cherryblossomfitnessfestival.com

apr 28: mt. rainier duathlonEnumclaw, WA. At Expo Center. Age group, relay 2- or 3-person. Long course: 5-mile run, 28.8-mile bike, 3.8-mile run. USAT Long Course Duathlon Championship. Short course: 1.6-mile run, 14.4-mile bike, 3.8-mile run. BuDu Racing, 206-920-3983, buduracing.com

apr 28: Peaks to Prairie adventure raceBillings, MT. From Beartooth Mountains to Yel-lowstone River. New course. 9.3-mile run, 49-mile bicycle, 23-mile paddle. Choose between triathlon or duathlon that covers the first two legs only. Yellowstone Valley CC, peakstoprairie.org

May

may 4: Grand ridge trail runIssaquah, WA. Distances: 5 miles, half and full marathon and 50km. Start/finish at Grand Ridge Trailhead. Double and singletrack. 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 425-301-7009, 4thdimensionracing.com/duathlon

may 5: fight for air run/walk Seattle, WA. 5km run or walk presented at Mag-nuson Park. Min $100 fundraising. Laura Sanford, 206-512-3283, lung.org/pledge-events/wa/seattle-walk-fy13

may 11: elk beaver ultrasVictoria, BC. 50km, 50-mile or 100km trail run. Also 26.2-mile first time marathon. 25-mile ultra walk. Start 6am. Run 10km loop around the lakes. pih.bc.ca/elk-beaver-ultra.html

may 11: over the dam runGrand Coulee, WA. One of the most scenic and unique runs in the NW - the Grand Coulee Dam. 5km, 10km and half-marathon open to runners and walkers. In conjunction with Colorama festival. TriFreaks, 253-245-9240, trifreak.com

may 11: Sunflower marathon and relayMazama, WA. 33rd annual. Run through some of the most spectacular fields of wildflowers. Trail run, 26.2 miles from Mazama to Twisp. Solo or team entry. MVSTA, 509-996-3287, mvsta.com

may 18–19: barkerville rush relay Barkerville, BC. 10th annual. Kids fun run on Saturday. Sunday: 8-stage, 100km running relay from Quesnel to Barkerville. Legs vary in length. Hilly terrain along Hwy 26 with snow on occasion. Leg 7 on dirt road. Various categories/age groups. Max 11 runners per team. Quesnel Triathlon Assoc., 250-992-7783, barkervillerushrelay.com

may 18: oregon trail Sprint triathlonNorth Powder, OR. Wolf Creek Reservoir. Scenic Elkhorn Mountains. Swim 750m (.47 miles), bike 20km (12.4 miles), and run 5km (3.1 miles). Start 10:30am. 915-247-2633, lagranderide.com/oregon-trail-sprint-tri

may 18: Pole, Pedal, Paddle Bend, OR. Teams, pairs or individuals alpine ski, cross-country ski, bike, run, canoe/kayak and sprint to the finish. Starts at Mt Bachelor, ends in Les Schwab Amphitheater. mbsef.org

may 18: the Great urban raceSeattle, WA. Teams of two solve twelve clues. Wild city adventure and fun challenges while discover-ing Seattle. Start noon at Jillian’s Seattle. Limit 500 teams. The Great Urban Race, 773-687-4595, greaturbanrace.com

may 18: troika triathlonSpokane, WA. 33rd annual. Half-Ironman distance (1.2 / 56 / 13.1 miles) at Medical Lake’s Water-front Park. Scott Ward, troikatriathlon.com

may 25: Soaring eagle trail runSamamish, WA. Distances: 5 & 10 miles, marathon and 50km. Goes from Pipeline Trails to multiple singletrack trails. 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 4thdimensionracing.com/duathlon

may 25: Spring festival 5/10km Moses Lake, WA. Run and walk staged at Surf n’ Slide Water Park. Race mainly on residential roads. Categories: 6 and under to 70+. Start 8am. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, buduracing.com

may 26: Coeur d’alene marathonCoeur D’Alene, ID. Multiple age groups for men, women and wheelchair categories. No hand-cranks, handcycles, strollers or dogs allowed. Time limit: 7 hours. Half-marathon and 5km also avail-able. Coeur d’Alene Marathon, cdamarathon.com

may 26: Happy Girl Bend, OR. Half-marathon, 10k, 5km, and 1.5km runs. Mix of gentle trails, groomed paths and paved surfaces. Lay It Out Events, happygirlsrun.com

may 26: onion man triathlonWalla Walla, WA. 20th annual. Bennington Lake. 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run. Start 9am. Dan Elsom, 509-529-9187, wwmultisports.com

may 31–Jun 2: wild Canyon GamesAntelope, OR. Adventure race includes sprint, run, biking, geocaching, off-road triathlon, chariot race, zip-lining, climbing and more over a 3-day week-end. Teams of 7 members. wildcanyongames.org

mountain bikeSerieSall Gravity Series - aGSMar 22–24; Jun 14–16; Aug 16–18; Sep 28–29; Oct 26–27Various, ID. 5-event series with venues in WA, ID. Technical downhill and enduro downhill/Super D style. Overall calculated on points. 6 age groups, 4 categories for both men and women. USA Cycling sanctioned. Josh Tofsrud, 509-262-4122, AllGravitySeries.com

bC Cup dH SeriesMay 4–Sep 1Various, BC. 7-event series. Cumulative based on points. Events on: 5/4, 6/29, 7/27, 8/3, 8/17, 8/24, 8/30. Tara Mowat, Cycling BC, 604-737-3034, cyclingbcmtb.ca

bC Cup XC SeriesTentative. Series of 5 events raced throughout BC. Tara Mowat, 604-737-3034, cyclingbc.net

bC Grassroots SeriesApr 21–Jul 21DH and XC series. 3 events each. Events on: 4/21, 4/27, 5/12, 5/26, 7/21. Tara Mowat, 604-737-3034, cyclingbc.net

fat tire revolution SeriesApr 20–Jul 28Various, WA. FTR. 11-event series in Western Washington. Point system determines overall. Events on: 4/20, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1, 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27. Jake Maedke, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com

island Cup Series dHApr 21–Jun 9Vancouver Island, BC. Tentative dates. 5-event grassroot series on some of the best courses from Victoria to Port Alberni. Open to all. Point system determines winner in each category. Bring non-perishable food bank donation. Some of the dates are tentative. Check website to confirm. Events on: 4/21, 5/19, 6/8. islandcupseries.com

island Cup Series XCMar 17–Jun 9Vancouver Island, BC. Grassroot series showcasing some of the best courses from Victoria to Port Alberni. Open to all. Point system determines the winner in each category. Bring non-perishable food bank donation. Some of the dates are tentative, see website to confirm. Events on: 3/17, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 6/8. islandcupseries.com

knobby tire Series Apr 13; May 11; Jun 8, 15; Jul 28; Aug 10Various, ID. Series of 6 events. Overall standings calculated on points counting 5 best results. If you move up on points, half points will follow you. Top 15 in each category. Coyote Classic, Soldier Mtn and Grinder qualify for Nationals. Hal Miller, Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com

nw CupApr 5–Sep 8Various. Series of 7 DH events. Overall calculated on 5 best results. USA Cycling sanctioned. Events on: 4/5, 4/25, 5/17, 6/21, 7/12, 8/2, 9/6. nwcup.com

nw epic SeriesMay 11–Aug 24Various, WA. 2 distances - short: 30 & 50 miles, long 60-100 miles, 6 categories. Men Open, men 40-49, men 50+, women Open, women 40+, and Singlespeed. Standing calculated on points. Best 2 out of 3 events counts. If tie - 3rd race results decide. Events on: 5/11, 6/8, 8/24. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 425-301-7009, NWEpicSeries.com

oregon enduro SeriesMay 25–26; Jun 8–9; Jul 13–14; Sep 6–8Various, OR. Series of 5 events, 4 to count for overall. Pts awarded 20 deep. Highest points total wins. 3 to 6 Super D stages per weekend, reduced timed climbs, non-timed transition. Devon Lyons, 503-222-2851, oregonenduro.com

oregon XC Classic Series - oXCS Mar 2–Jul 7Various, OR. Series of 10 XC races, with points awarded to overall series winner. Best 5 results counts (top 4 for Juniors), ties decided on place-ment at final race. Teams count best 4 riders’ results per race. See individual events for location and start times. New categories, individual and team standings. Events on: 3/2, 4/7, 4/27, 5/11, 5/18, 5/26, 6/2, 6/15, 6/23, 7/6. Mike Ripley, oregonxcseries.org

trailblazer all mountain Series - fvmba

Apr 20; Jun 2, 22; Jul 14Various, BC. Series of 4 enduro-style events between Maple Ridge and Chilliwack. Fantastic races, kids races, festival feel. Racing starts at 10am. Karla Stowards, FVMBA, fvmba.com

washington State enduro SeriesVarious, WA. Tentative.

west Side mtb SeriesFeb 17; Mar 3, 10, 24; Apr 7, 14; May 5Various, WA. 7-event series. Points awarded to each finisher. Best 5 out of 7 results count for over-all. U12, U19, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ divisions, self-seeding categories: Beginner, Sport, Expert/

Open, Singlespeed, Clydesdale. Start time - Cat 3 Beg: 9am, Cat 1 Open/Expert/SS: 10:15am, Cat 2 Sport/Clydesdale: noon. Series awards presented on 5/19/2013 at Maple Valley race. Rory Muller, 260-920-3983, buduracing.com

weekly SerieSmondayPortland mtb Short track SeriesJun 3–Jul 29Portland, OR. Multiple laps on fun and challenging 3-5 minute course with a lot of bumps and turns. From 5:40-7:30pm on the infield of Portland Int’l Raceway. MTB or cyclocross bike. All ages, abili-ties, free kiddie races. Points 30 deep. Best 7 out of 8 count toward overall cash. Weekly prizes. Two sets of Oregon BAR points. Kris Schamp, 503-466-9007, portlandracing.com

tueSdayCumberland CupMay 28–Sep 24Cumberland, BC. 5 races and the Fall Classic, courses will vary each race. Start at 6:30pm. unitedridersofcumberland.com

wedneSdaywood river CupMay 29–Jun 26Hailey, ID. Tentative dates. Series of 5 short track XC events for the whole family with nightly and overall prizes. Shimano Youth series for kids 12 and under. Course varies each week, distance between 25-40 minutes depending on category. First start at 5:30pm. Bill Olson, 208-788-9184, powerhouseidaho.com

tHurSdayduthie Hill XC tt SeriesMay 16–Aug 22Issaquah, WA. Race every second week. 8 races, 6 count toward overall. Men, women, singlespeed - Beginner, Sport and Expert. XC TT at Duthie Hill Mtn Bike Park. Race any time after 5pm. Free to Evergreen MBA members. Peter Sherrill, Evergreen MTB Alliance, evergreenmtb.org

Gorge StXC SeriesMay 16–30Cascade Locks, OR. Super cool short track series that goes along scenic trails along the Columbia River. Each week features a different course. Just 30 minutes from Portland. For all ages and abilities. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, gorgeshorttrack.com

worCa toonie racesMay 2–Oct 24Whistler, BC. Weekly races around Whistler area, see website for location. Races open to everyone. Top 3 recognized weekly. Races put on by various businesses and après is not to be missed. WORCA, worca.com

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mar 2: echo red 2 red XC - oXCS #1Echo, OR. Friday: course open. Saturday-XC, 4 starts. All classes, Junior (14mi) through Pro (28mi). Starts/ends in historic downtown. Neutral start. Lots of singletrack, fair climbing. Poker ride on Sunday. Part of Oregon XC Classic Series - OXCS. Shane Myers, 541-571-8018, echored2red.com

mar 2–3: Silver Star frostbike Vernon, BC. DH racing on groomed snow and taped course on the Milky Way ski run to the mountain village. Stephen Exley, SE Racing and Promotions, seracing.ca

mar 3: west Side mtb Series #2 Tacoma, WA. Fort Steilacoom Park. See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com

mar 10: west Side mtb Series #3 Gig Harbor, WA. Ken Pen - 360 Park. See race series for details. BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com

mar 17: victoria XCVictoria, BC. Hartland course is designed with classic XC style, emphasizing technical singletrack and shorter laps for better spectating. Bring food bank donation. Part of Island Cup Series XC. Scott Mitchell, Pro City Racing, 250-380-7877, islandcupseries.com

mar 22–24: double down Hoe down - aGS #1Spokane, WA. Enduro DH and DH races at Beacon Hill. Full face helmet mandatory. USAC sanctioned. Start 12pm. See race series for details. All Gravity Series, 509-262-4122, allgravityseries.com

mar 24: west Side mtb Series #4 Whidbey Island, WA. Cooking in the Kettles. See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com

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april

apr 5–7: nw Cup #1Port Angeles, WA. At Dry Hill. 3-day event. Part of NW Cup. Scott Tucker, N-Dub, nwcup.com

apr 6: barking Spider bash Murphy, ID. Presented at Hemingway Butt OHV. 9- to 27-mile loop on rolling terrain with twisty descents and a challenging climb near course’s end. Tasty lunch and beverages. Cash prizes. Kids race, US National qualifier. Darren Lightfield, Wild Rockies, 208-608-6444, wildrockiesracing.com

apr 6: Junkyard dog - bC Cup #1Surrey, BC. Tentative date. XC race. Great family spectator event – easy urban access. Good climb-ing with tight and windy technical singletrack. Part of BC Cup XC Series. SORCE, sorcebikeclub.org

apr 6: mudslinger - HC & Super dBlodgett, OR. Against the clock race starting at noon for the 2.2-mile hillclimb with 820’ of climb-ing and 2.5-mile Super D with 1000’ of descend-ing. Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946, mudslingerevents.com

apr 7: duncan XCDuncan, BC. Part of Island Cup Series XC. islandcupseries.com

apr 7: mudslinger - oXCS #2Blodgett, OR. Longest running MTB race in the NW. 12- or 22-mile course with gravel road climbs to split you up and great singletrack on the way down. Fun for all levels and free food for racers after. Part of Oregon XC Classic Series - OXCS. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-225-7946, mudslingerevents.com

apr 7: west Side mtb Series #5 Maple Valley, WA. King County’s Henry’s Ridge #1. See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com

apr 13: Sage brush Scramble - ktS #1Boise, ID. Mountain Home. STXC. Action-packed short track racing 23 miles SE of Boise. Racing and BBQ starts at noon. Race, hang out and have fun. See race series for details. Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com

apr 14: Cumberland XCCumberland, BC. Part of Island Cup Series XC. UROC, islandcupseries.com

apr 14: west Side mtb Series #6 Snohomish, WA. Lord Hill Trails. See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com

apr 20–21: lions St & beezley burn - ftr #1/2Ephrata, WA. Series kick off. Saturday Lions ST, Sunday Beezley Burn XC on challenging, desert-like 7-mile loop with lots of short climbs and fast descents. Pro pay out and lots of prizes. Part of Fat Tire Revolution Series. Jake Maedke, Vicious Cycle, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com

apr 20: trailblazer Series #1 Mission, BC. At Heritage Park. Enduro race. See race series for details. Karla Stowards, FVMBA, fvmba.com

apr 21: Cumberland dHCumberland, BC. Flowy and smooth, spectator friendly. Shuttle on race day. Part of Island Cup Series DH. United Riders of Cumberland, islandcupseries.com

apr 21: Hammerfest XCParksville, BC. Tentative date. Part of Island Cup Series XC. Arrowsmith MTB Club, islandcupseries.com

apr 25–28: nw Cup #2Port Angeles, WA. At Dry Hill. 3-day event. Part of NW Cup. Scott Tucker, N-Dub, nwcup.com

apr 27–28: bear Springs trap - oXCS #3McCubbins Gulch, OR. Saturday short track, Sunday XC. 10, 20 & 30 miles, depending on class. 95% singletrack. 500’-2000’ of elevation. Single lap format. Part of Oregon XC Classic Series - OXCS. Petr Kakes, Hurricane Racing, 503-272-0146, Hurricaneracingoregon.com

apr 27–28: Sunshine CoasterRoberts Creek, BC. Saturday: XC marathon, 25 and 45km courses open. Sunday: Mach Chicken DH. Reg. fee for XCM includes salmon BBQ. DH includes shuttles all day on Sunday. Beer garden on Saturday, free limited tent camping, no trailers. Part of BC Grassroots Series. Sue Duxbury, Sunshine Coast Cycling, 604-886-3841, sunshinecoaster.net

May

may 4: beacon and legs - ftr #3Spokane, WA. Sunny side up, rubber side down at Beacon Hill. Part of Fat Tire Revolution Series. Jake Maedke, Vicious Cycle, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com

may 4–5: race the ranch - bC Cup #1Kamloops, BC. At Kamloops Bike Ranch. Intermedi-ate level course with U15 friendly sections. Citizen and US riders welcome. Short shuttle on paved road. Part of BC Cup DH Series. Henry Pejril, Kam-loops Performance Cycling Center, 250-828-2783, mountainbike.cyclingbc.net

may 5: Coast Hills ClassicNewport, OR. Gorgeous ocean views, sick down-hill, gnarly singletrack, killer climb and mud make for a great course. Formerly known as the Ben Eder Memorial Race. Benefits the youth programs scholarship fund at Newport Rec Center. Cash prizes. Liam Hughes, Bike Newport, 541-265-9917, coasthillsclassic.com

may 5: west Coast Super dBalcarra, BC. 2.25km long. Estimated finish time 12-15 minutes. Lots of singletrack on this improved course. Part of BC Grassroots Series. Gordon Long-den, West Coast Racing, westcoastracing.ca

may 5: west Side mtb Series #7 Sammamish, WA. King County’s Soaring Eagle Trails. See race series for details. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com

may 11: Cascade Chainbreaker - oXCS #4Bend, OR. Oregon’s biggest MTB race. Great mix of fun singletrack, double track and fire roads. Many trails usually not open to public. Tandem cat-egory. Part of Oregon XC Classic Series - OXCS. Kevin Gorman, 888-759-2453, webcyclery.com

may 11: Coyote Classic - ktS #2 Garden City, ID. High speed rolling double track, tight, technical sagebrush singletrack, water crossings, quick steep drops, nasty little granny gear climbs. Singlespeeders’ dream. Qualifier for Nationals. See race series for details. Knobby Tire Series, knobbytireseries.com

may 11: ore CrusherSquamish, BC. LeMans-style start, followed by laps around 20km loop on Cheekye Fan singletrack system. 11am start. Armand Hurford, Test of Metal, testofmetal.com

may 11: Stottlemeyer 30/60 - nweS #1Port Gamble, WA. Technical singletrack winding through forest, followed by fast gravel trails. Logs to jump, natural whoopties, and forgiving terrain. 30 and 60 miles. Limit 400. Part of NW Epic Series. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC, 425-301-7009, NWEpicSeries.com

may 12: Salty dog 6 Hour enduro Salmon Arm, BC. Open to everyone. Teams of 2 categories for men, women and mixed and solo for Elite/Sport racers. Jr. 3-hour enduro for U15 on 5km course, teams of 2 only. Junior Salty Pup for 12-16” wheels and Salty Pup 1-hour enduro. Start 10am. Part of BC Grassroots Series. Tom Peasgood, Skookum Cycle & Ski, 250-832-7368, skookumcycle.com

may 12: unravel the Scratchgravels Helena, MT. At Scratchgravel Hills. All categories. 5.8-mile loop, 70% double track, 30% singletack. Start/finish at Echo Drive Trailhead. Juniors (11-14) race short course for 3 miles. Kids race available. Chad Dexter, Big Sky Cyclery Race Team, 406-442-4644, bigskybikes.com

may 17–19: nw Cup #3Port Angeles, WA. At Dry Hill. 3-day event. Part of NW Cup. N-Dub, nwcup.com

may 18: 12 Hrs of discoSalmon, ID. 8-mile mostly singletrack course. Solo, 2- and 4-person categories. Benefits the Salmon Youth Employment Program. Max Lohmeyer, 208-756-7613, ridesalmon.com

may 18: echo valley rally - ftr #4Chelan, WA. Rippin’ fast singletrack overlooking beautiful Lake Chelan. Part of Fat Tire Revolution Series. Jake Maedke, Vicious Cycle, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com

may 18–19: Spring thaw mtb festival - oXCS #5 Ashland, OR. Oldest MTB race in Oregon. Sat-urday: XC at Lithia Park - beginners start 9am for 9 miles, others 9:30am for 23.5 miles. Kids 1pm.

Sunday: 2-stage DH. Ride the infamous Catwalk Trail and end on fast BT’s switchbacks. Part of Oregon XC Classic Series - OXCS. Joseph Davis, Echelon Events, 541-947-2831, echelonrace.com/springthaw

may 18: velopark Grand Prix & eagle bike ParkEagle, ID. Cross-country. Wild Rockies, wildrockiesracing.com

may 18–19: williams lake Peel outWilliams Lake, BC. 2-day event includes 5’ downhill and 15’ enduro-style race. Williams Lake Cycling Club, ridethecariboo.ca

may 19: duncan dHDuncan, BC. Mt. Prevost is home to a fast, flowy trail called Memphis, but bring your lungs because it isn’t short. Part of Island Cup Series DH. Cowichan Cycles, islandcupseries.com

may 19: Henry’s ridge #2 Maple Valley, WA. King County’s Henry’s Ridge #2. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, BuDuRacing.com

may 19: Herron HammerKalispell, MT. At Herron Park. Steep, technical climbs and descents over single and double track. Constant rhythm changes. 850’ climbing per lap. Cash for top 3 in each category. Qualifier for XC Nationals. Part of MORS. Sheli Thomas, missoulaxc.org

may 24: nimby fiftyPemberton, BC. An epic technical marathon race. 35km, boasting a lung busting 101 switchbacks of pristine singletrack climbing. This ain’t your typical XC race. Start 11am. Dean Linnell, nimbyfifty.com

may 25–26: 24 Hours round the Clock Spokane, WA. For all ages and ability levels at Riverside State Park. Solo and teams from 2-10 people. Onsite camping and vendors. Memorial weekend. Free kids race Sunday. Wendy Bailey, Round & Round Productions, 509-953-9831, roundandround.com

may 25–27: eagle bike Park weekend Eagle, ID. Presenting the most diverse formats for DS, SD and DH races of the year. A well-rounded rider will do well. Kid friendly. Darren Lightfield, Wild Rockies, wildrockiesracing.com

may 25: High School mtb ChampionshipVancouver, BC. 604-737-3034, cyclingbc.net

may 25–26: oregon enduro #1 - Hood riverHood River, OR. Held in Post Canyon. Drop 3600’ in 7 miles with 500’ of climbing. Part of North American Endura Tour. See race series for details. Devon Lyons, 541-301-0132, oregonsuperd.com

may 26: Sisters Stampede XC - oXCS #6 Sisters, OR. 27-mile loop for all but Cat 3. 12 miles. Terrain is rolling with many lava strewn tech-nical sections. 90% singletrack on Peterson Ridge Trail. Free kids race. Start/finish at Three Creeks Brewing. Cash for Pros. Part of Oregon XC Classic Series - OXCS. Joel Palanuk, 541-390-9683, sistersstampede.com

may 26: unicorn 5000Kamloops, BC. DH with an amazing course on Harper Mountain. Race designed for riders of all ability levels. DH High School MTB Championships. Part of BC Grassroots Series. Cheryl Beatie, Bicycle Cafe Kamloops, 250-828-2453, bicyclecafe.com

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mar 2: echo red to red Poker rideEcho, OR. Poker ride, best 5 hands wins. Benefits the Echo Food Pantry. All participants also receive an entry for a Niner Bikes EMD9 frame. Shayne Myers, 541-571-8018, echored2red.com

mar 2: mussels in the kettlesCoupeville, WA. Non-competitive MTB and poker ride on Whidbey Island. 3 routes: Easy 7.8 miles with double track, moderate 9.6 single and double track, expert 10.2 technical singletrack. Bike socks for the first 250. Matt Plush, Whidbey Island Bicycle Club, 360-914-0692, musselsinthekettles.netMay

may 18: bird fest rides Leavenworth, WA. Tentative date. Birding by bicycle. Das Rad Haus and Der Sportsmann, 509-548-5615, dasradhaus.com

roadSerieSas the raven flies ttMar 23, 30; May 25Corvallis, OR. Series of 3 events. 6 miles out and back for a 12-mile race on an up-and-down course. 3rd event longer. Open to men, women, Juniors, Masters. Kevin Nichols, 971-237-1206, obra.org

banana belt SeriesMay 4, 11, 18Forest Grove, OR. 3-event series. Race around Henry-Hagg Lake. 11-mile course. 750’ elevation gain per lap. Hills are long and steady, but not steep. Open to all categories from Juniors to Masters 60+. Races 1 & 3 go counterclockwise, #2 clockwise. Points system (15 deep) determines overall winners. Cash prizes. Moved from March to May. Jeff Mitchem, Pedal Event, pedalevent.com

bC masters Series - bCmCaApr 27, 28; May 18–20, 26; Jun 9, 29–30; Jul 13–14, 19–21, 27–28; Aug 4–5, 11, 17, 25; Sep 1Various, BC. Series of 25 races. Best 15 results count toward overall. Open to men and women 30+. Staged in Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island or Interior. Age group categories: 30-34 and all subsequent in 5-year increments. VTTA handicap system applied. Relaxed and fun atmosphere. BCMCA membership, CBC Citizen or UCI license needed. SunPeaks doesn’t count for points. Bill Yearwood, 604-267-7338, bcmasterscycling.net

Champion of the Spring Classic SeriesApr 7, 13Various, WA. 2-event series that includes the hard-est, dirtiest, meanest races. Cash to overall Cat 1/2, Cat 3, Master 40+ men and Cat 1/3 women. Need to do both races to win. Events on: 4/7, 4/13. Alan Jacob, Spokane Rocket Velo, 509-270-8347, info@spokanerocketvelo.com

dirty CirclesMar 3, 10, 17Woodland, WA. Race on a relatively flat 6.1-mile loop along the Columbia River. 4 to 6 laps depend-ing on category. Course direction varies. Junior to Cat 1. Use OBRA numbers. Points 30 deep in each race. Overall prizes 3 deep. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, zone5promotions.com

ev Spring SeriesMar 3, 9–10, 17, 23–24, 30–31Langley, BC. Series comprised of 6 events. 4 rac-ing groups: A, B, C and Novice. Distance varies depending on group. Overall calculated on points. Start 10:30am. Yellow line rule enforced. UCI, Cycling BC or domestic US license OK. Jeff Ain, Escape Velocity, escapevelocity.bc.ca

George’s Spring Series - GSSApr 14–May 5Boise, ID. 3-event series (1 TT, 2 RRs) open to select Masters (30+ Cat 1/2), Masters A, B, C. $2000 raffle prize. Pre-registration online only. Prizes to top 3 in GC. Events on: 4/14, 4/28, 5/5. Mike Cooley, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com

Hammer at the SlammerMar 3, 10, 17Boise, ID. Start/finish on South Cole between Kuna Mora & Ten Mile Creek. Distances vary from 26-63 miles depending on category and race. Courses vary slightly each week. First start 9am, no day-of registration, online at Bikereg.com. All men, women and Masters. Overall on points, includes hot spots. Prizes 5 deep. Mike Cooley, George’s Cycles, georgescycles.com

Heiser farms Grand island SeriesFeb 23; Mar 9, 16Dayton, OR. New series. 3 events on paved road on Grand Island. Joseph Ferron, Trailhead Coffee Roasters, 971-678-9747, obra.org

inland road race Series - irrSMay 11–Aug 25Spokane, WA. 6-race series. Courses feature a variety of terrain to challenge all levels of riders. Cash and merchandise going to the winners. Overall calculated on points. All USA Cycling races. Events on: 5/11, 6/9, 6/29, 7/27, 8/11. spokanerocketvelo.com

mason lake rr SeriesMar 3, 10Mason Lake, WA. Near Shelton. 2-race series. 12-mile loop around Mason Lake. Rolling hills, no major climbs. Start at Mason Lake County Park. Points standing only, top 10 score. First race starts at 9:30am. Open to all. USCA license required. 1-day license for Cat 5 men and Cat 4 women. Series awards. David Douglas, northwestvelo.com

obra women’s Prestige SeriesApr 13–Aug 23Various, OR. Series of 10 events. Only Senior women score points at Banana Belt, Rainier RR, Montinore RR and Giro di Portland. Events on: 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 5/25, 6/9, 6/16, 7/6, 7/14, 8/17, 8/23. Kenji Sagahara, OBRA, obra.org

oregon CupApr 13–Aug 17Various, OR. Series of 8 events for Senior 1/2 men and Senior 1/3 women, overall based on points. Top 20 in each event scores points. Cash prizes for top 5 in both categories overall. For Omnium race - only RR counts toward OC standings. High Desert RR only counts. Events on: 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 6/16, 7/6, 7/14, 7/28, 8/17. Kenji Sagahara, OBRA, obra.org/oregon_cup

Seattle road development SeriesFeb 23–Aug 11Various, WA. Series for Junior riders ages 10-18. 4 categories - A: 17-18, B: 15-16, C: 13-14, D: 10-12. Points to all racers at each event, total points minus lower score equals overall points, tiebreaker on highest placing. Events on: 4/14, 5/4, 6/1, 6/16, 7/4, 7/20, 7/21. WSBA, wsbaracing.org

Southern oregon time trial SeriesMar 9, 16, 23Medford, OR. Series of 3 events, with change of location and distances each race. First rider off at 9am, 1-min intervals. Ribbons to top 3 in each class after each event. Money to the top 3 males and females for series. All categories including tandem (1st race) and handcycle. OBRA license required. Theresa Gann, 541-779-6986, obra.org

tour de dung Sequim road raceMar 16, 23Sequim, WA. Jason Bethel, racing.garagebilliards.com

victoria Cycling league - vClMar 10–Sep 16Vancouver Island, BC. Tentative dates. Series of weekly events presented on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Sunday organized by various clubs from the region. Criterium, hill climbs, time trials, etc. Check website for course locations and details. Victoria Cycling League, victoriacyclingleague.wordpress.com

volkl Category 4 women’s SeriesMar 30–Aug 17Various, WA. Series of 8 events. Points to top 15 finishers in Cat 4 events, plus points for finishing other events. Prizes for top 15 overall. Minimum 2 races to qualify for overall. Most events in the series have a 75-rider limit, pre-reg strongly recom-mended. Events on: 3/30, 4/14, 4/27, 5/11, 6/8, 6/15, 7/27, 8/17. Martha Walsh, wsbaracing.com

wSba beginner women’s SeriesMar 16–Apr 6Various, WA. 3-race series for beginner women. Part of USAC initiative to expand women’s racing. No points, no prizes but mentored racing with elite racers alongside to provide post race analysis. Events on: 3/16, 3/23, 4/5. WSBA, wsbaracing.org

wSba masters barrMay 4–Aug 11Various, WA. Best all around road rider for Mas-ters class only. 5-39, 40-49, 50+ Cat 1/3 and Cat 4/5. Members only get points. Top 15 get points at the 3 Championship events, top 10 at other races. Only active WSBA members can score points. Events on: 5/4, 8/11. wsbaracing.com

wSba Senior barrMar 2–Aug 11Various, WA. Best all around road rider for Senior class only. 8 races including State Championships which carry double points. Members only get points. Top 15 get points at Championship events, top 10 at other races. Only active WSBA member can score points. Events on: 3/2, 3/30, 4/13, 6/8, 6/22, 7/13, 7/21, 8/11. wsbaracing.com

weekly SerieSmondaymonday PirApr 15–Aug 26Portland, OR. For all Masters 30+ men and women of any age/ability, including Juniors. At PIR. 5 cat-egories. Course is a flat, wide 1.9-mile loop, closed to traffic with excellent pavement. No tight corners. Great place to learn racing. Women’s first time rider clinics 2nd Monday of each month. Registra-tion at start/finish line at 5pm, first race 6:15pm. GC at the end of each month. William Laubernds, 503-545-9083, racemondaynight.com

tueSdaybaddlands twilight SeriesApr 9–Aug 27Spokane, WA. All races start 6pm, registration open 4:45pm. Event and location varies each week. Yellow center line rule in effect in all TT and RR. Awards after last race. Locations include Spokane, Cheney and Coeur d’Alene. Points for individual and team classification. USAC license. Alex Renner, Baddlands Cycling Club, 509-456-0432, baddlands.org

Pacific raceways SeriesMar 19–Aug 27Kent, WA. 2.25-mile closed course. Reg from 5:30pm. Start 6:45pm in March, 7pm from April on. Course varies weekly. Monthly clinic presented by Cycle U starting 4/2. No race 7/30. Rory Muller, BuDu Racing, 260-920-3983, buduracing.com

Sidney velo ttApr 30–Aug 27Sidney, BC. Presented on a 17.4km course every Tuesday - rain or shine. Sign up at 6:30pm, first rider off at 7pm. Start/finish at Cy Hampson Park on Lockshide Ave. Must do 3 races to qualify for overall. Larry Pommen, sidneyvelo.ca

Summer tt SeriesApr 16–Jun 11Wenatchee, WA. Tentative dates. Series of 5 events raced every second week. Low key self-timed event. Fill in info on sign-up sheet before and after. Course open 5-7pm. No drafting. Aero and standard divisions. Points system for top 10 at each event. Overall based on points. Wenatchee Valley Velo, bikewenatchee.org

SwiCa Criterium SeriesMay 14–Jul 9Boise, ID. 9 races at Expo-Idaho, south of Hawks Stadium. All events count towards SWICA points in each category. 5 different groups. First start: E flight 5:45pm, A flight 8pm. Registration starts at 5:15pm. idahobikeracing.org

tuesday PirApr 16–Aug 27Portland, OR. RR circuit at PIR. Genders combined for Cat 1/2/3, Cat 3/4, Cat 4/5. Flat 1.9-mile loop, wide road with excellent pavement, closed to traffic. Distances and hot spots vary depending on

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daylight. Cash and merchandise prizes. Start times: Cat 4/5 6:05pm; Cat 3/4 6:30pm; Cat 1/2/3 6:45pm. Team and individual season passes avail-able. William Laubernds, 503-545-9083, obra.org

twilight tt SeriesMay 7–28Coburg, OR. Series of 4 TT. Starts/ends near Coburg Fire Dept. All welcome, tandem category. Registration opens 5:30, first rider off at 6:30pm. Sal Collura, 541-747-3336, obra.org

world tuesday night ChampionshipMay 7–Aug 27Vancouver, BC. Midweek criterium racing every dry Tuesday (rain = no race) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Registration 6pm. Women and men 4/5 race at 6:30pm, Cat 3/4 men at 7pm and Cat 1/2 men at 7:30pm. Course on the campus of UBC Thunderbird Stadium. 604-734-4241, escapevelocity.bc.ca

wedneSdaymt. tabor SeriesMay 29–Jul 3Portland, OR. Challenging 6-week circuit race series held on a 1.3-mile hilly loop closed to traffic around the upper reservoir in Mt. Tabor Park. All categories, including fixed gear. Points 15 deep. Overall best 5 of 6. Final race: double points. Start 6pm. Benefits the Oregon Food Bank - up to $3 discount if you bring canned food. Clark Ritchie, 503-936-2575, mttaborseries.com

wednesday night racesMar 13–Aug 28Mission, BC. Mission Raceway 2.1km-long closed circuit course. All ages and abilities. 1hr training to learn group tactics before race. Friendly com-petitive atmosphere. Top 5 receive points toward overall. 3 groups, intensity and distances vary ac-cording to ability. Registration 6pm. Separate kids race. Bruce Wenting, 604-826-1411, wentings.com

tHurSdayCrC Coastal Challenge SeriesMay 2–Aug 29Richmond, BC. 1.4km criterium flat course at River-side Industrial Park. Sign in 5:30pm at Horsehoe Way & Horseshoe Place. Open to all, split into 4 racing groups: A, B, C and Youth groups. Points allocated after each race. Men & women. Prizes 3 deep on overall in each category. Todd Hansen, Coastal Race Club, 604-788-1873, coastalraceclub.com

PGCC SeriesApr 25–Sept 8Prince George, BC. Local race series, events vary weekly. Includes TT, RR and criterium. See website for location. 100-point system for overall placement plus sprint points in the criterium. Some events on the weekend. pgcyclingclub.ca

rose Garden Circuit race SeriesApr 4–25Portland, OR. 4-event series presented at Wash-ington Park (Int’l Rose Test Garden). Race from 6-8pm. 4 start groups: Cat 4/5 men, Cat 1/3 women, Cat 4/5 women, Cat 1/3 men. Masters race in their respective Senior categories. 1.2-mile loop with a hairpin turn. Steven Beardsley, Giro Events, 503-272-1710, giroevents.com

Seward Park Criterium SeriesApr 4–Aug 29Seattle, WA. Short 0.8-mile raindrop-shaped loop in the park. Very good pavement, 200m hill each lap, 140-degree turn. Race directions vary. Regis-tration on race day only. Opens at 4:30pm, first start at 5pm, last at 7pm. Nightly cash and primes. Points 6 deep. David Douglas, pvelo@comcast.net

raCinGFebruaryfeb 25: mashel nisqually kermesseEatonville, WA. At Mashel Loop Field. Covers 7-10 laps of Mashel-Nisqually loop, 1-mile road, 2.25-mile dirt. Start 10am. Open to all. Neutral wheel support. Bring your WSBA numbers. Michael Pruitt, Stranamanti Cycling, 206-227-7111, wsbaracing.orgMarch

mar 2: ice breaker ttAuburn, WA. Pre-reg only. 10-mile course on Green Valley Rd near Flaming Geyser State Park between Black Diamond and Auburn. Start/finish at Green Valley & 218th. First race 9am. USAC licence. All categories, Junior D to Pros, tandems welcome. Use WSBA numbers. Part of WSBA Senior BARR. Erik Olson, Cucina Fresca Cycling Team, 425-802-4222, supersquadra.com

mar 2–3: uo omniumEugene, OR. Collegiate event. TT, RR and Criterium.

mar 3: dirty Circles #1Woodland, WA. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, obra.org

mar 3: ev Spring Series #1Aldergrove, BC. Aldergrove short course. See race series for details. Jeff Ain, escapevelocity.bc.ca

mar 3: Hammer at the Slammer rr #1Boise, ID. See race series for details. Mike Cooley, Boise CC / George’s Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com

mar 3: mason lake rr #1Mason Lake, WA. 12-mile loop around Mason Lake. No major climbs, rolling terrain. First start

mar 30: as the raven flies tt #2Amity, OR. See race series for details. Kevin Nichols, 971-237-1206, obra.org

mar 30–31: ev Spring Series #7/9 - Stage raceLangley, BC. Saturday: Old Yale crit. Afternoon: River Road RR. Sunday: Snake RR. Omnium for-mat. See race series for details. Jeff Ain, escapevelocity.bc.ca

mar 30: independence valley rrRochester, WA. 19.5-mile loop features rolling hills, roads that twist through the Valley’s farmland. Couple of short climbs. First start 9:30am. No separate Junior category. Start at Swede Hall. Part of Nature Valley Pro Chase events. Part of WSBA Senior BARR, Volkl Category 4 Women’s Series. Erik Anderson, Sound Velo Cycling, 360-870-5025, ssvr.weebly.com

mar 30–31: wwu omniumBellingham, WA. Collegiate, men A to women C categories. Saturday am: North Shore RR on 8-mile loop. Afternoon: 12.8-mile TTT out and back. Sunday: Criterium on flat 0.7-mile course in Delta Tech Industrial Park. Daniel Benowitz, WWU Team, WesternCycling@gmail.com

mar 31: Crank bicycles ttPortland, OR. Smooth, flat pavement at PIR. All categories, tandems welcome. Nick Blacklock, 503-821-6034, obra.orgapril

apr 5–6: Husky omniumNorth Bend, WA. Collegiate event. Part of WSBA Beginner Women’s Series. University of WA Cycling Team, huskycycling.org

apr 6: ankeny road raceAnkeny, OR. Kurt Haas, 503-362-0370, knehaas@msn.com

apr 6–7: tour of ontarioOntario, OR. Exciting 2-day, 3-stage race on bor-der of Oregon and Idaho. Malheur Butt TT, historic Union Pacific Train Depot Criterium and Ontario Heights Circuit Race. Bring 53x11, it’s going to be fast. John Rogers, 208-284-9671, thetourofontario.com

apr 6: vance Creek rrElma, WA. 13.5-mile loop includes narrow Europe-an-style farm road and 1km climb to finish. Starts by cooling towers on top of Fuller Hill in Satsop. Course encourages opportunistic racing strategy. First race 9:30am. Juniors race separately. Erik Anderson, CBC Racing, ssvr.weebly.com

apr 7: barry’s roubaixPitt Meadows, BC. A tooth rattling, gritty good time! 10km mostly flat circuit is 40% gravel. First start 8:30am. Barry Lyster, Local Ride Bike Shop, 604-466-2016, localride.ca

apr 7: rocky mountain roubaixFrenchtown, MT. A 1-day spring classic. 40-60-mile road race. Part of Champion of the Spring Classic Series. Tamara Bassett, 406-214-5474, tamarabessette@msn.com

apr 13: kings valley rrPedee, OR. Perfect for strong men and women. Rolling 19.5-mile loop on good to excellent roads. Start 10am. For Cat 1/5 men, Cat 1/4 women, Masters 40/50+. Part of OBRA Women’s Prestige Series, Oregon Cup. Scott Goldstein, 541-343-4833, obra.org

apr 13–14: mSu road raceBozeman, MT. Collegiate event. Start 9am.

apr 13: ronde van PalouseSpangle, WA. 16-mile circuit course in open farm country. Good pavement except for sections of graded gravel road. Constant rollers, wind favors strong all-around riders. Finish 2 miles northeast of Liberty HS. Puncture resistant tires recommended. Part of WSBA Senior BARR, Champion of the Spring Classic Series. Alan Jacob, Spokane Rocket Velo, 509-868-8604, spokanerocketvelo.com

apr 14: Jason broome tt - GSS #1Boise, ID. 10-mile ITT. First rider 9am, intervals at 30 seconds. Start at truck stop (exit 71) on I-84, 16 miles east of Boise. Part of George’s Spring Series - GSS. Mike Cooley, George’s Cycles & Fitness, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com

apr 14: volunteer Park CriteriumSeattle, WA. 0.8-mile loop inside Volunteer Park with small 150-yard hill climb. Part of Volkl Category 4 Women’s Series, Seattle Road Development Series. Cucina Fresca Cycling Team, supersquadra.com

apr 19–21: tour of walla walla Stage raceWalla Walla, WA. 3-or 4-stage race depending on category. Friday RR rolling circuit with hilltop finish for Pro 1-2, Cat 3 and Masters 40+. No women’s race Friday. All categories, Saturday 8.7-mile TT and downtown 1.1-mile 8-corner crit. Sunday: hilly RR. No day-of reg. Micheal Austin, Wheatland Wheelers CC, 509-525-4949, tofww.org

apr 20–21: nwCCC Championships wSu/uiMoscow, ID. Collegiate event. Start 9am. 509-963-3516

apr 20: Piece of Cake rrAmity, OR. 17.4-mile loop with 2 miles of gravel road. Flat, likely windy and wide roads. Start at Perrydale School. Fields limited to 50, except for Cat 1/2/3 to 75. No Junior 10-12 race. Hugh Givens, PrestoVelo Cycling Team, 503-309-0054, prestovelo.com

apr 21: rhonde van boiseBoise, ID. Group hill(s) climb. georgescycles.com

apr 27: bC master Series #1/2Mill Bay, BC. Saturday: Mill Bay 600m HC. Starts

at noon, followed by 9km HC 5-10% grade at 2pm at Shawnigan Lake. See race series for details. Tony Hoar, BC Masters Assoc., 250-743-9915, bcmasterscycling.net

apr 27–28: deschutes river valley tt festivalMaupin, OR. 3 individual stages. Staging at Imperial River Company. Open to all 19+ riders. Tandem and recumbent categories. Registration 6:30-8:30am. 1st race: 25 miles at 9am. 2nd: 8-mile hill climb at 3pm. 3rd: 49 miles at 8am on Sunday. Terri Gooch, 541-354-1520, raceacrossoregon.com

apr 27: eugene roubaixEugene, OR. 13-mile loop with 1.5-mile dirt/gravel section, smooth and mostly flat otherwise. Registra-tion opens 8:30am off Central, in school parking lot. Cat 1-5 men, 1-5 women, Masters women 40+, Masters men 40+, 60+. Part of OBRA Women’s Prestige Series, Oregon Cup. Dillon Cadwell, obra.org

apr 27: olympic view rrBrady, WA. Mostly flat with a few rolling hills. 18-mile loop, number of laps vary based on category. No separate Juniors class. First start 9:30am. Start at Olympic View Grange Hall. Part of Volkl Category 4 Women’s Series. Erik Anderson, Sound Velo Cycling, ssvr.weebly.com

apr 27–28: race the ridge Maple Ridge, BC. 11th annual. Challenging 3-stage race. Saturday: RR and TT, Sunday: Crit. Exciting, high speed, and spectator-friendly events on tried and true courses. Includes Youth Stage Race for those under 17, free kids race. Local Ride Bike Shop, 604-466-2016, localride.ca

apr 28: bC masters Series #3Maple Bay, BC. 65km RR on rolling terrain. Start 12pm at Moose Hall. Double point event. See race series for details. David Mercer, BC Masters Assoc., 778-430-0646, bcmasterscycling.net

apr 28: Chicken dinner rr - GSS #2Nampa, ID. 36-63 miles. Start at Deer Flat and Perch Rd, south of Nampa. Part of George’s Spring Series - GSS. Mike Cooley, Boise CC / George’s Cycles, 208-373-3782, georgescycles.com

apr 28: larry kemp memorial rideSeattle, WA. Ride in remembrance of Larry Kemp to raise money for local Junior racers. We ask for donation to help support the Larry Kemp Memorial Fund for Juniors (501 C). Fisher Plumbing Cycling Team, jetcityvelo.com

apr 28: willamette Gran fondoMonroe, OR. Two distances in the heart of the Willamette Valley: 116-mile Gran, 55-mile Medio. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-225-7946, mudslingerevents.comMay

may 1–5: Sram tour of the Gila Silver City, NM. Offering 8 categories. A 5-day stage race for UCI men; women Pro 1/2; men 1/2; men 3 and Masters men A consisting of 3 RR, ITT and a crit. 4-day stage race open to men 4, Masters men B and women 3/4 and consists of 2 RR, TT and crit. Also 2 Citizen races. Jack Brennan, Tour of the Gila Inc., 575-590-2612, tourofthegila.com

may 3–5: Collegiate road nationalsOgden, UT. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, 541-296-8908, usacycling.org

may 4: banana belt iHagg Lake, OR. See race series for details. Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636, pedalevent.com

may 4–5: tour de bloomWenatchee, WA. 9-mile out and back TT on moderate rolling terrain. 4-corner crit in the heart of historic Wenatchee. Festival concludes with the brand new Waterville Plateau road race, ideal for an exciting sprint finish. Omnium points format. $10,000 in prizes. Part of Apple Blossom Festival. Part of WSBA Masters BARR, Seattle Road Devel-opment Series. Steve Johnston, Wenatchee Valley Velo, 509-670-8720, bikewenatchee.org

may 5: emmett-roubaix rr - GSS #3Boise, ID. Start at Emmett City Park at 9:30am. Distances between 45-65 miles. Part of George’s Spring Series - GSS. Mike Cooley, Boise CC / George’s Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com

may 8: Pr kermesse SeriesKent, WA. wsbaracing.org

may 11: banana belt iiHagg Lake, OR. See race series for details. Part of OBRA Women’s Prestige Series, Oregon Cup. Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636, pedalevent.com

may 11: idaho State Championships rrTBD, ID. Tentative date. Vernon Padaca, 208-571-1730, teamdobbiaco.com

may 11: liberty road race #1Spokane, WA. Excellent pavement in rolling farm country of the Palouse. Two 29-mile loops. Fast course with a few good rollers, no major climbs. Team tactics and wind could be a factor. Start/finish on top of gentle climb east of Liberty HS. Part of Inland Road Race Series - IRRS. Mike Sirott, Spokane Rocket Velo, 509-868-8604, spokanerocketvelo.com

may 11: raam oregon Cycling ChallengeHillsboro, OR. Enduro unsupported 200 and 400 miles, terrain varies based on distance. Start at Civic Center Plaza. Expo and post-event party. The 400 miles is a qualifier for RAAM. Rick Boethling, Race Across America, 720-381-6053, raamchallenge.com

may 11: ravensdale rrRavensdale, WA. 9-mile loop on county roads. A few small hills. Registration opens 7:15am, first

group 8:30am. Open to men 1-5, women 1-4, Masters. Part of Volkl Category 4 Women’s Series. Deanna Muller, BuDu Racing, 206-920-3983, buduracing.com

may 12: Silver lake tt Maple Falls, WA. Two-person TTT on Silver Lake Road, a stunningly beautiful low-use rural road. Stewart Bowmer, stewartbowmer@gmail.com

may 15: Pr kermesse SeriesKent, WA. wsbaracing.org

may 17–18: idaho tt festivalBoise, ID. 2-day, TT stage race. Friday Mini Bogus T, Saturday 40km. Must enter all stages to be eligible for cash and medals. All categories. John Rogers, Team Bob’s Bicycles, 208-284-9671, teamrace.obccwd.com

may 18: banana belt iiiHagg Lake, OR. See race series for details. Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636, pedalevent.com

may 18–20: bC masters Series #4/7Kamloops, BC. Saturday: 16km TT and criterium. Saturday: 60km RR (double points). Sunday: 14km HC. See race series for details. Peter Bartel, BC Masters Assoc., bcmasterscycling.net

may 18–19: mutual of enumclaw Stage raceEnumclaw, WA. Saturday: flat TT in am, followed by figure-8 criterium course downtown. Sunday: RR up Mud Mountain. Youth categories: U15, U17 and U19 available. mutualofenumclaw.com/stagerace

may 19: kruger’s kermesse farm Crit Portland, OR. Criterium-style race on farm roads. Same great location as the Kruger’s Crossing ‘cross race, so expect a fun and spectator-friendly event. All ages, all levels, all bikes allowed. Free kids races. Kris Schamp, Portland Racing, 503-466-9007, obra.org

may 22: Pr kermesse SeriesKent, WA. wsbaracing.org

may 25: as the raven flies - long tt #3Amity, OR. See race series for details. Kevin Nichols, 971-237-1206, obra.org

may 25: bend don’t breakBend, OR. Relatively flat, well-paved 9.9-mile circuit with a few rolling hills and a fast, sprint fin-ish. Number of laps varies according to category. Open to all categories, no separate Junior catego-ry. First race 9am. Part of OBRA Women’s Prestige Series. Amanda Atwill, West Coast Women Cycling Team, 415-652-1484, freshairsports.com

may 25–26: Human Power ChallengePortland, OR. 13th annual presented at PIR. Open to all types of HPV (recumbent or upright). Several disciplines: RR, TT, Drag Racing, Auto Cross, 200m, short track. Social activities & exhibits. Jeff Wills, ohpv.org

may 25: iCo ttTBD, ID. Rudy Estrada, 208-713-3705, idahobikeracing.org

may 25: lewis & Clark ultra 12/24Vancouver, WA. 12- and 24-hour TT race - long loop 144 miles, short loop 10. Start at Hockinson Middle School, travel on rolling hills and farmland to Bonneville Dam, over Old Man Pass and Swift Reservoir. Start 7am. Solo or team, tandem and recumbent categories. OBRA sanctioned. Part of UMCA. Glenn Johnson, 360-718-0173, lacultra.com

may 25–27: uSaC Pro nationalsChattanooga, TN. Road and TT. USA Cycling, usacycling.org

may 26: bC masters Series #8Metchosin, BC. 40-80km of rolling terrain and hills on Rocky Point Rd. See race series for details. Kim Gard, BC Masters Assoc., 250-370-2689, bcmasterscycling.net

may 27: Crank bicycles ttPortland, OR. Smooth, flat pavement at PIR. All categories, tandems welcome. Nick Blacklock, 503-821-6034, obra.org

may 27: mt. tabor Circuit racePortland, OR. Tough, 1.3-mile hilly and curvy circuit that encircles the upper reservoir and passes the neck of the ancient volcano that formed Mt. Tabor. Each lap has 136.6’ of climbing. obra.org

may 31–Jun 2: robert Cameron law Cycling Series - bC road ChampionshipsVictoria, BC. Friday: rumble 5km TT on Dallas Rd. Saturday: Westhills Classic RR on the relentless Metchosin 10km circuit course. Sunday: legendary RH Bastion Square GP and Timbits Challenge. Opening weekend of Victoria Cycling Festival. victoria-cycling.com

tourinG SerieSJan 5–dec 28: ride with Cascade bicycle StudioSeattle, WA. Come ride with us every Saturday morning in 2013. Departs from Cascade Bicycle Studio at 10am. Each ride led by a CBS Ambas-sador on predetermined route at controlled pace. Terry Buchanan, Cascade Bicycle Studio, 206-547-4900, cascadebicyclestudio.com

9:30am. Distance varies between 48 and 60 miles depending on categories. See race series for details. David Douglas, pvelo@comcast.net

mar 3: wawawai tt & HCPullman, WA. Race one or both. Flat 20km TT out and back. 2nd race: 11km mass start hill climb with 1950’+ of climbing. Cash and prizes for overall combined times. Licensed U17 race free. Benefits Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s. Ted Chauvin, Garage & Kryki Sports, tedchauvin.tumblr.com

mar 9–10: beaver (oSu) omniumCorvallis, OR. Collegiate event. TT, RR and Criterium. Nick Maslen, Oregon State University, nmaslen07@yahoo.com

mar 9–10: ev Spring Series # 2/3Langley, BC. Saturday: River Road - flat, square circuit beside Fraser River in Langley. A, B, C, Novice. Sunday: Armstrong - climbers delight on the infamous Armstrong Hill. See race series for details. Escape Velocity Cycling Club, escapevelocity.bc.ca

mar 9: Heiser farms Grand island rr #2Dayton, OR. See race series for details. Joseph Ferron, Trailhead Coffee Roasters, obra.org

mar 9: Southern oregon tt #1Medford, OR. 13.4 miles. Antelope Road course. See race series for details. Tim Turk, 541-482-2130, oregonrunner.com

mar 10: dirty Circles #2Woodland, WA. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, obra.org

mar 10: Gran fondo ephrataEphrata, WA. 78 miles, mass start 9am. Timed to provide recognition to top finishers. Glimpse some very remote, out of the way parts of Central WA. Meet at Ephrata High Soccer Field. Limit 100. Jake Maedke, Vicious Cycle, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com

mar 10: Hammer at the Slammer rr #2Boise, ID. See race series for details. Mike Cooley, Boise CC / George’s Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com

mar 10: mason lake rr #2Mason Lake, WA. 12-mile loop around Mason Lake. No major climbs, rolling terrain. Distances vary between 48 and 60 miles depending on cat-egory. See race series for details. David Douglas, Northwest Velo, northwestvelo.com

mar 16: Heiser farms Grand island rr #3Dayton, OR. See race series for details. Joseph Ferron, Trailhead Coffee Roasters, 971-678-9747, obra.org

mar 16: Southern oregon tt #2Medford, OR. Griffin Creek. 8-mile course. See race series for details. Tim Turk, 541-482-2130, oregonrunner.com

mar 16: tour de dung (Sequim) rr #1Sequim, WA. Race in the rain shadow of Olympic Mountain Range. Start/finish across from Dunge-ness State Park and Recreation Area. Very flat, fast surfaced course (2-3 rollers). Wind frequently a factor. Same course as in years past. Finish on Kitchen Dick Rd. See race series for details. Part of WSBA Beginner Women’s Series. Jason Bethel, Garage Racing, racing.garagebilliards.com

mar 16–17: willamette university omniumSalem, OR. Collegiate event. Saturday: RR on 11-mile flat course, afternoon TTT on 11-mile loop. Sunday criterium on 0.7-mile course. Distances vary based on categories. Kevin Bernstein, 801-574-7730, kbernste@willamette.edu

mar 17: dirty Circles #3Woodland, WA. See race series for details. David Saltzberg, Zone5 Promotions, 360-823-9778, obra.org

mar 17: ev Spring Series # 4Abbotsford, BC. Bradner - challenging road race course. See race series for details. Jeff Ain, escapevelocity.bc.ca

mar 17: Hammer at the Slammer rr #3Boise, ID. See race series for details. Mike Cooley, Boise CC / George’s Cycles, 208-343-3782, georgescycles.com

mar 23: as the raven flies tt #1Amity, OR. See race series for details. Kevin Nichols, 971-237-1206, obra.org

mar 23–24: ev Spring Series # 5/6Langley, BC. Saturday: Wix Brown course. Sun-day: Aldergrove long course. See race series for details. Jeff Ain, escapevelocity.bc.ca

mar 23: Southern oregon tt #3Medford, OR. Colver Park. 10.4 miles. See race series for details. Tim Turk, 541-482-2130, oregonrunner.com

mar 23: tour de dung (Sequim) rr #2Sequim, WA. Start/finish across from Dungeness State Park and Recreation Area. Very flat, fast surfaced course (2-3 rollers). Wind frequently a factor. Same course as in years past. Finish on Kitchen Dick Rd. See race series for details. Part of WSBA Beginner Women’s Series. Jason Bethel, Garage Racing, racing.garagebilliards.com

mar 23–24: wC missionary omniumWalla Walla, WA. Collegiate event. TTT and road circuit race. Luke Odgen, Whitman College, 720-936-4547, whitman.edu/cycling/content

mar 24: Gorge roubaixThe Dalles, OR. New event. Pro 1-2 men, Open women, Cat 3-4 men, Masters men 40+. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions, 541-296-8908, breakawaypromotions.com

14 - Bicycle Paper March 2013

Calendar

Jan 25-dec 27: Community bike ride SeriesBremerton, WA. A fun and friendly ride around town. On the last Friday or every month. The route is approximately 5-10 miles of the least hilly, most fun route we can find. Bring appropriate lighting. Start at Bicycle Works in Manette. Beer or warm drink afterward. West Sound Cycling Club, westsoundcycling.com

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mar 2: Streets + beetsSeattle, WA. Tentative date. Fully supported 40- to 60-mile ride. Breakfast and dinner included. Ben-efits Alleycat Acres, an urban farming organization in Seattle. Limit 100. Min fundraising $100. Sean Conroe, Alleycat Acres, 702-686-5419, streetsandbeets.wordpress.com

mar 2: triCities 100Richland, WA. 100km brevet. Paul Whitney, Desert River Randonneurs, drrando.blogspot.com

mar 3: Chili 200Victoria, BC. 200km brevet, randonneur event. Start 7am. BC Randonneurs, 250-385-2769, randonneurs.bc.ca

mar 3: Seattle Spring PopulaireSeattle, WA. 100km event open to all. RUSA sanctioned. Andy Speier, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org

mar 9: Seattle Spring 200TBD, WA. 200km ACP brevet. Mark Roberts, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org

mar 9: Solvang Century & Half CenturySolvang, CA. 50-, 65- or 100-mile ride starts/ends at Hotel Corque. Finish line festival, BBQ lunch and raffles. Benefits SCOR Cardiac Cyclists Club and 3 summer camps that support children with heart related illnesses. Randy Ice P.T.,C.C.S., 562-690-9693, bikescor.com

mar 10: Gran fondo ephrataEphrata, WA. 80 miles, mass start 9am. Timed to provide recognition to top finishers. Glimpse some very remote, out of the way parts of Central WA. Mostly primitive gravel roads. Meet at Ephrata High Soccer Field. Jake Maedke, Vicious Cycle, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com

mar 16: mcClinchy mile Arlington, WA. Ride a 34-mile flat and scenic loop or choose from two more challenging loops – 48 miles thru Granite Falls or 52 miles thru Stanwood. Food and SAG support. 8-mile guided family route. Start at Haller Middle School. Debby Grant, B.I.K.E.S. Club of Snohomish County, 425-412-7030, bikesclub.org/McClinchy

mar 16: Sir alternate 200 brevetBellingham, WA. 200km ACP brevet. Dan Turner, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org

mar 16: Spring PopulaireForest Grove, OR. 100km around wine country. Open to all. RUSA sanctioned. Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org

mar 16: the early birdVancouver, BC. 200km brevet. Start 7am. Route to be announced. Sylvia Lee, BC Randonneurs, 604-537-0272, randonneurs.bc.ca

mar 16: triCities 200TBD, WA. 200km brevet. Paul Whitney, Desert River Randonneurs, drrando.blogspot.com

mar 17: wet-n-windy 50Bend, OR. 50-mile ride from Bend to Powell Butte and back. Be prepared for any weather. $8 entry includes maps, course markings, one food stop with energy food and drink. Leaves 9am from Hutch’s on 3rd St. Hutch’s Bicycles, 541-382-6248, hutchsbicycles.com

mar 23: Sir 300 brevetTBD, WA. 300km ACP brevet. Gary Prince, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org

mar 24: victoria Populaire Victoria, BC. Ride around Greater Victoria. Start 10am at University of Victoria (parking lot #2) for 50 or 100km routes. Intro to randonneur brevet. Open to all. VicPop pins for finishers. Mark Ford, BC Randonneurs, 250-595-6790, randonneurs.bc.ca

mar 30: banks-elsie brevetBanks, OR. 200km ACP brevet. Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org

mar 30: Queen anne Street Scramble Seattle, WA. How many of the 30 checkpoints marked on a map can you find in 90 or 180 min-utes? Solo or team, fun way to explore the neigh-borhood. Great family activity. Various categories. Start 9:30am. Eric Bone, Meridian Geographics, 206-291-8250, streetscramble.comapril

apr 6: Peace Populaire 100Fort St. John, BC. Open to all. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca

apr 6: Sir alternate 300 brevetOlympia, WA. 300km ACP brevet. Rick Blacker, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org

apr 6: Somewhat familiar Sidney, BC. 200km brevet following the Sidney to Otter Point route. Start 7am at Cottage Pirouette B&B. Lorraine Nygaard, BC Randonneurs, 250-386-2166, randonneurs.bc.ca

apr 6: triCities 300TBD, WA. 300km brevet. Paul Whitney, Desert River Randonneurs, drrando.blogspot.com

apr 7: Pacific Populaire Vancouver, BC. Early season ride for entire family offering 25, 50, 100km through Vancouver and Richmond. Start 9am at Riley Park Community Center. Danelle Laidlaw, BC Randonneurs, 604-737-0043, randonneurs.bc.ca

apr 13: april PopulaireTBD, WA. RUSA sanctioned. Everyone welcome. Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org

apr 13: Peace Populaire 150Fort St. John, BC. Open to all. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca

apr 14: 200km brevetSteveston, BC. 7am start. Manfred Kuchenmuller, BC Randonneurs, 604-448-8892, randonneurs.bc.ca

apr 14: daffodil Classic Orting, WA. 40-, 60- and 100-mile loops through beautiful Orting Valley plus 1-30-mile paved trail option. Includes map, SAG, fully stocked rest stops & strawberry shortcake at finish. Daniel E Jones, Tacoma Wheelsmen’s Bicycle Club, 253-222-4052, twbc.org

apr 15–22: nw Crank / brevet weekWenatchee, WA. Monday - 600km. Wednesday - 300km. Friday - 400km. Saturday - 200km. Sun-day - 125 miles. Shorter route options available. All activities are at the Inn at the River. Greg Cox, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org

apr 20: 200km brevetKamloops, BC. 200km randonneur event. Start 7am. Bob Boonstra, BC Randonneurs, 250-828-2869, randonneurs.bc.ca

apr 20–21: Hot Springs rideRavalli, MT. Through beautiful countryside to Plains for lunch and then to Hot Springs (62 miles). See Oreo cows, bluebirds, bighorn sheep and yaks, soak in hot springs and enjoy live entertainment. Re-turn through scenic Camas Prairie (41 miles). Diane Norem, Missoulians On Bicycles, 406-728-4126, missoulabike.org

apr 20: the Hills are aliveVictoria, BC. Classic 300km brevet. Start 6am in downtown Victoria. Tours Saanich Peninsula before heading north through Cowichan Valley and Duncan. This hilly ride then goes to Sooke before heading back to Victoria. Jim Runkel, BC Randonneurs, 250-893-6767, randonneurs.bc.ca

apr 20: three CapesHillsboro, OR. 300km randonneur excursion from Willamette Valley to Oregon Coast and back. Over Hwy 6 summit, Cape Mears and Cape Lookout summits as well as Sourgrass. ACP brevet. Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org

apr 20: tulip Pedal La Conner, WA. 20-, 40-, 60-mile routes near Skagit Valley tulip fields. Start/finish at La Conner Middle School. 7am-4pm. $30 fee includes racing beanie. Proceeds go toward Safe Kids Skagit County’s efforts to prevent child injuries. Bill Craig, Skagit County Medic One, 360-428-3236, skagitems.com

apr 20–21: wenatchee SamplerWenatchee, WA. Looking for dry roads and clear skies? Saturday 105 miles, Sunday 55 miles. Greg Sneed, 206-719-8608, redmondcyclingclub.org

apr 21: Pre-Season CenturyBend, OR. 100-mile supported ride from Bend to Pineville and back. One long climb, many small ones, low traffic roads, 2 food stops. Prepare for any weather. Leaves 9am at Hutch’s Bicycles on 3rd St. $15 includes course marking, maps, food, and drink. Hutch’s Bicycles, 541-382-6248, hutchsbicycles.com

apr 21: Cherry of a rideThe Dalles, OR. Fully supported offering 5 scenic loops (30, 48, 60, 80 or 100 miles) through blossoming orchards and beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Fundraiser for St. Mary’s Academy. Wendy Palmer, St. Mary’s Academy, 541-296-6004 Ext. 414, cherryofaride.org

apr 21: rhonde van boiseBoise, ID. Group hill(s) climb. georgescycles.com

apr 21–may 2: tour tk Selcuk, Turkey. Exciting adventure featuring the west coast of Turkey. Cycle quiet roads, visit ancient ruins, experience a different culture. Also available 5/5/17. Danelle Laidlaw, 877-606-2453, tourtk.com

apr 27: ride the Heart of the valley Corvallis, OR. 12- and 30-mile rides. Benefits human and veterinary organizations to provide health care for low income families. Organized by the Vet School students. Jackie Pribyl, OSU College of Veterinary Medicine, 651-808-0315, rhv.yolasite.com

apr 27: Signs of SpringFort St. John, BC. 200km brevet. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca

apr 27: tour de lopez Lopez Island, WA. Leisurely tour of beautiful San Juan Islands with 5-, 10-, 18-, and 31-mile routes. Includes great gourmet lunch after the ride. Check-in 8:30-11am at Odlin County Park, ends at Village Park. Lunch 1-3pm. Lopez Island Chamber of Commerce, 360-468-4664, lopezisland.com

apr 27: triCities 400TBD, WA. 400km brevet. Paul Whitney, Desert River Randonneurs, drrando.blogspot.com

apr 27–28: whatcom wambleFort Langley, BC. 300km brevet. Start 6am at Marina Park. Follows the Glacier, Alger, Lummi, Semiahmoo route. Barry Chase, BC Randonneurs, 604-266-4214, randonneurs.bc.ca

apr 28: lilac Century & family ride Spokane, WA. 15-, 25-, 50-, 66- or 100-mile rides. 15 and 25 for less experienced riders mostly on Centennial Trail. Start at Spokane Falls Community College. Fully supported, potato feed, live music at finish. Optional 5km run and duathlon. Christi Swearingen, Spokane’s Aurora Northwest Rotary Club, clubrunner.ca/portal/Home.aspx?accountid=1832

apr 28: monster Cookie metric CenturySalem, OR. 62-mile route goes over back roads from State Capitol Mall through Keizer to Cham-poeg State Park and back. Snacks, fruit, refresh-ments at rest stops. Larry Miles, Salem Bicycle Club, 503-580-5927, salembicycleclub.org

apr 28: u-district Scramble Seattle, WA. How many of the 30 checkpoints marked on a map can you find in 90 or 180 min-utes? Solo or team. Fun way to explore University District. Various categories. Refreshments at finish. Start 9:30am. Eric Bone, Meridian Geographics, 206-291-8250, streetscramble.com

apr 28: willamette Gran fondoMonroe, OR. 3 distances: 100-mile+ Gran, 50-mile+ Medio. Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-225-7946, mudslingerevents.comMay

may 3–5: fleche nwVarious, WA. ACP sanctioned. Josh Morse, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org

may 3–5: fleche PacifiqueVarious, BC. Teams of 3-5 compete to cover the most distance in 24 hours. Routes designed by teams and must be at least 360km. Final gathering point is Harrison Hot Springs. Entry deadline 4/19. Patrick Wright, BC Randonneurs, 250-370-6767, randonneurs.bc.ca

may 4: Camano ClimbCamano Island, WA. 24 or 39 scenic miles around Camano Island with views of Cascades and Olympic Mountains. Start at Camano Country Club clubhouse, 7:30-10am. Fee includes support, water bottle and spaghetti dinner. Steve Boskovich, Arlington Velo Sport, 360-629-6415, arlingtonvelosport.com

may 4: raCC - ride around Clark County Vancouver, WA. 30th annual. 4 beautiful and challenging options (18, 34, 65, 100 miles) through scenic Clark County. 4 rest stops. Start between 6:30-9am at Clark College. Kid’s under 12 ride free. Dennis Funk, Vancouver Bicycle Club, vbc-usa.com

may 4: wheel to Heal Coquitlam, BC. 10, 40 or flat, but challenging 100km fundraising ride benefiting Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. Start in Town Centre Park. Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, 604-469-3128, wheeltoheal.ca

may 5: may day metric Federal Way, WA. 3 challenging routes (50, 72 or 104+ miles) on back roads of South Sound. Start at Phil’s South Side Cyclery. Supported rest stops every 25 miles. Portion of each entry and all residual donated to BAW and Orting Food Bank. Phil Meyer, Phil’s South Side Cyclery / Tailwind, 253-661-3903, maydaymetric.net

may 5–17: tourtk Selcuk, Turkey. Exciting adventure featuring west coast of Turkey. Cycle quiet roads, visit ancient ru-ins, experience a different culture. Danelle Laidlaw, 877-606-2453, tourtk.com

may 10–13: Hood river weekendHood River, OR. 4th annual. Choose from multiple routes and level of difficulties with fantastic scen-ery. Need to be RCC club member. Sue Matthews, Redmond Cycling Club, redmondcyclingclub.org

may 11: 300km brevetKamloops, BC. Brookmere, Logan Lake. Start 6am. BC Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca

may 11: bike for Shelter Missoula, MT. Ride along Bitteroot River. 2- and 12-mile rides. Bike rodeo, live music, lunch, games. Registration 8-11am. Start 9:30am. Benefits Wat-son Children’s Shelter. Watson Children’s Shelter, watsonchildrensshelter.org

may 11: Coast 400TBA, OR. 400km event. RUSA sanctioned. Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org

may 11: Group Health inland empire Century Richland, WA. Century with 25-, 50-, and 75-mile route options. Century skirts the Columbia and Yakima rivers through parks and over bridges, and includes the traditional route in the Horse Heaven Hills. Art Broady, Kiwanis Clubs of The Columbia and Tri-Cities Industry, inlandempirecentury.org

may 11: lewis County Historical bicycle rideChehalis, WA. Start in Stan Hedwall Park. 4 country routes to choose from: 20, 48, 70 and 100 miles, small rolling hills. SAG, mechanical support, rest stops. Chehalis/Centralia Optimists, 360-262-9647, LCHR.CycleLewisCounty.org

may 11–12: Highway to HellVictoria, BC. 400km brevet starts in Victoria and heads north on Vancouver Island through many island communities following eastern shore of Sal-ish Sea. At Union Bay (200km) the route returns to Victoria. BC Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca

may 11: le Petit tour de PeaceFort St. John, BC. 300km brevet from Fort St. John to Hope, Chetwynd, and back to Fort St. John. BC Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca

may 11: may 200TBA, OR. 200km event. RUSA sanctioned. Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org

may 11: oregon Cycling ChallengeHillsboro, OR. 30-, 60- and 120-mile rides that showcase the beautiful Willamette Valley and rugged Oregon coastline. Fully supported. Terrain varies based on distance. Also 200- and 400-mile races. Part of RAAM Challenge. Race Across America, oregon.raamchallenge.com

may 11: oSlP Pedal for People metric Century Eugene, OR. 100k ride on Lane and Linn County roads. A 60k optional route, a 1k Parade for People through the park, live music on a pedal powered stage, food, beer, wine, and bike dem-onstrations. Start/finish at Armitage Park. BBQ, bluegrass music and more. Fully supported. Benefits OSLP. Gretchen Dubie, Oregon Supported Living Program, oslp.org/ride

may 11: Seattle tour de Cure Redmond, WA. 10th annual. Raise money to cure diabetes. 25, 45, 70 and 100 miles on scenic and challenging routes. 15-mile family ride on trail system. Start/end at Marymoor Park. Food, music, beer garden and more. Kimberly Buchan, Ameri-can Diabetes Assoc. of WA, 1-888-342-2383, main.diabetes.org/seattletourdecure

may 11: Skagit Spring Classic Burlington, WA. Easy 25-, rolling 45-, 65- and 100-mile routes through scenic northern Skagit and southern Whatcom Counties on rural roads. Longer distance features Chuckanut Drive. Food stops, homemade cookies, post-ride meal, SAG,showers. Start Bayview Elementary School. Skagit Bicycle Club, 360-631-9117, skagitspringclassic.org

may 11–12: StokrLibby, MT. 2-day loop tour in scenic western Mon-tana. Homemade food, no traffic, fantastic com-munity support. Benefits Kootenai Valley Partners Habitat for Humanity. Limit 400. Lottery reg. Susie Rice, 406-293-2441, stokr.org

may 11: women’s living the dream rideSnohomish, WA. Perfect Mother’s Day weekend ride including big bling at the finish line with luxury gift. 18, 24, 36, 62 miles. Register before April 10. Proceeds will fund hot meal services to the needy. Limit 500. Charlotte Starck, 206-678-2349, livingthedreamride.org

may 11: tour des engineersWhidbey Island, WA. Spend the day with like-minded friends, colleagues and clients on the back roads of south Whidbey Island. Choose the 25-mile loop through Bayview and Langley or a more challenging 50-mile loop through Greenbank. Erik Anderson, Redmond Cycling Club, redmondcyclingclub.org

may 12: rhody bike tour Port Townsend, WA. Canceled for 2013.

may 15: 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 16–21: yakima Hill Country weekendYakima, WA. Advanced “Hub and Spoke” classic tour with a fixed base in an upscale inn in Yakima

offering early season challenges to strong riders. Ralph & Carol Nussbaum, Colorado HeartCycle Association, 206-783-6450, heartcycle.org

may 17: bike to work dayVarious, WA. Ride your bike to work. Stop at any of the commuter booths along the way. Check with your local clubs and bike shops.

may 18–19: 400km brevetTBD, WA. Mike Norman, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org

may 18: 400km brevetTBD, BC. 300km brevet starts at 6am. Andy Reimer, BC Randonneurs, 604-521-6064, randon-neurs.bc.ca

may 18: Cycle for independenceBoise, ID. 3 routes: 10-, 25-mile and metric century. Start/finish at Riverglen Junior High School. Metric century goes through very pretty rural Idaho. Lunch, socks provided. Benefits Treasure Valley Chapter of Nat’l Federation of the Blind of Idaho. Ramona Walhof, Nat’l Federation for the Blind, 208-336-5333, tvcblindidaho.org

may 18: Haul ash tour de brewWoodinville, WA. 41-mile roundtrip begins at Redhook Brewery following along the Burke Gilman Trail to Fremont. At midpoint participants quench their thirsts with a refreshing brew and grab a snack before riding back. After party in Woodinville with live music. Benefits The Hope Heart Institute. Redhook Ale Brewery, 425-483-3232, redhook.com

may 18–21: lowlands 1000White Rock, BC. 1000km done over 3 loops with White Rock as the hub. Barry Chase, BC Randonneurs, 604-266-4214, randonneurs.bc.ca

may 18: reach the beachPortland, OR. 28, 55, 80 or 100 miles through Oregon wine country, forests and little-known towns to Pacific City. Start locations: Grand Ronde, Amity, Newberg or Portland. Fundraising $125 min. Ride for clean air. American Lung Assoc. of OR, 503-459-4508, reachthebeach.org

may 18: rupert Century bikes for kidsRupert, ID. 33-mile scenic loop starting from Rupert Square. Ride country roads on an out-and-back to Walcott State Park. Benefit Bikes for Kids. 9am. Ken Stephens, Southern Idaho Cycling Klub, 208-436-4514, sick-riders.com

may 18–19: tour of the Swan river valley (toSrv)Missoula, MT. 43rd annual. 2-day challenging and fun 226-mile tour through western Montana. Ride to Seeley Lake, Bigfork, and back along Flathead Lake. Food stops and baggage shuttle. Limit 200. Tim Marchant, Missoulians On Bicycles, 406-250-7228, missoulabike.org

may 18: triCities 200TBD, WA. 200km brevet. Paul Whitney, Desert River Randonneurs, drrando.blogspot.com

may 19–24: bryce-Zion St George, UT. Phenomenally gorgeous Bryce and Zion National Parks are the perfect place for a tour on car-free roads. Sunday-Friday. Average 35 miles per day. All levels. Most meals included. Also 5/26, 6/2, 6/16, 9/1, 9/15, and 9/29. Bicycle Adventures, 800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com

may 19: CrimeStoppers Canyon for a day Yakima, WA. 35-mile roundtrip through Yakima River Canyon. Follows Yakima River up gentle grade with few hills. Highway closed to thru traffic. Snacks and pit stops available. Start 9am. Register day of event. CrimeStoppers, crimestoppersyakco.org

may 19: tour de Cure - SpokaneSpokane, WA. 25-, 50-, 100-mile routes. Also, 5 & 10-mile family options. Start/finish at the Dwight Merkel Sports Complex. Well-supported ride, many rest stops and volunteers. Min. $150 fundraising. Ted Duncan, 509-624-7478, tourdecure.org

may 20–25: eau de Hell weekChemainus, BC. Week long super randonneur series consisting of 200, 300, 400 and 600km events. The first two are one-day events, the others are two days. 600km time limit in 40hrs. Scenic routes on Vancouver Island, Chemainus to Tofino. Mike Croy, BC Randonneurs, randonneurs.bc.ca

may 20: le Grand tour de PeaceFort St John, BC. 400km brevet. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca

may 24–27: Columbia Gorge loaded tourVancouver, WA. Moderately-paced, 4-day loaded tour of the Columbia River Gorge, covering 51-65 miles/day. Leaves Vancouver, WA and travels east, crossing the Columbia River at Hwy 97, returning to Vancouver by riding west in OR. Plenty of time for sightseeing. Jim O’Horo, pwtc.com

may 25–26: 400km brevetPenticton, BC. Start 5am in Penticton. Follows the Grand Forks, Chesaw route. Doug Fox, BC Randonneurs, 250-494-1519, randonneurs.bc.ca

may 25–27: Century ride of the Centuries (CroC) Pendleton, OR. 3 centuries in 3 days (almost). Enjoy low-traffic roads of eastern Oregon by day and explore historic Pendleton by night. Multiple route, distance options each day, rest stops, SAG, 3 full breakfasts and 2 dinners included. Limit 250. Rob Beck, Pendleton on Wheels Bike Club, 541-969-9583, cyclependleton.com

may 25: dash race for the kids Prosser, WA. 10-, 20-, 50-, and 100-mile rides. Wine tasting, BBQ, silent auction, kids events, and running race. Stage at Prosser Wine & Food Park. Benefits Make the Dash Count Foundation. Start 8:30am. 509-788-0008, makethedashcount.com

Riding the BCRD Sawtooth Century on August 24 will see you over the Galena Summit. Photo courtesy of Dev Kahlsa

Answers from page 2

A1. Both are Frenchman — Jacques Anquetil in 1963 and Bernard Hinault in his debut year in 1978.

A2. Frenchman Anquetil: Giro (1960 & ‘64), Tour (1957, ‘61, ‘62, ‘63, & ‘64), Vuelta (1963); Italian Felice Gimondi: Giro (1967, ‘69, & ‘76), Tour (1965), Vuelta (1968); Frenchman Hinault: Giro (1980, ‘82 & ‘85), Tour (1978, ‘79, ‘81, ‘82, & ‘85), Vuelta (1978, ‘83); finally Spaniard Alberto Contador: Giro (2008), Tour (2007, ‘09), Vuelta (2008 & ‘12)

A3. Giovanni Battaglin in 1981. Note: the Vuelta was originally held in April, though a few instances ran in June, until 1995 when it perma-nently moved to September.

A4. Giovanni Battaglin (1981 Vuelta & Giro), Stephen Roche (1987 Giro & Tour), and Marco Pantani (1998 Giro & Tour). Incredibly, all three men, at one point in their careers, rode for the Carrera/Inoxpran Team.

A5. Frenchman Jacques Anquetil, edging out Merckx, Hinault, & Gi-mondis’ 13 titles compared to their 12. Eight of those podiums were victories. The incomparable Merckx, however, won 11, with only one podium appearance away from the top step. All hail the king.

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Gios BlueBy MayNarD hershoN

I’m on the phone with my friend Phil in Oakland. He says he can’t ride as much as he used to, or ride some of the (racing style) bikes he used to ride. He’s decided to sell a few. He’d like to free up travel money to take his girlfriend to Paris.

I ask him what the dimensions of his bikes are, both frame size (usually seat tube length from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the seat tube) and top tube (horizontal) length. His frames, it seems, are a bit too tall for me and the reach is too long from seat to bars.

We talk about bikes a bit. I mention I’ve forever wanted a Gios Torino, a steel racing frameset made for decades in Turin, Italy. There are still new Gios frames and bikes made in Asia. I’m sure they’re great products, but I don’t want one. There’s nothing special about an old Gios that isn’t true of an old Colnago, De Rosa or other Italian brand. I’ve just always lusted after one.

Thirty years ago a couple of prominent European teams rode Gios bikes. I admired the riders and how good they looked on those purplish-blue bicycles. In the late ‘70s in New England I met a young racer from Lubbock Texas, David Mayer-Oakes, who also looked great on his Gios-blue Gios.

So in 2000, when I ordered my Rivendell, I asked for Gios blue paint. Star bike-finisher Joe Bell found a paint shade as close to Gios blue as you could ever want. Great color.

Still on the phone with me, ol’ multi-tasker Phil went to E-bay, searching for Gios frames. He found one just across the Bay in San Francisco and read me the information from the seller.

I told him I thought that the particular frame was a centimeter or two too small. I’d search for a larger one myself when I could afford to spend the money.

A week later, a box arrived from American Cyclery in San Francisco, Calif. As soon as I saw it I knew that Phil had bought me a bike and had it shipped to my place. He’s one of those guys around whom you have to be careful what you say you want. He’s liable to buy it for you.

Tamar and I unpacked the frame and fork and found the included head-set and the steering bear-ings. The frame looked fine, not new but evi-dently ridden by someone who cared about it. Blue with white panels on the seat and down tubes, we saw minor chips and wear marks — but noth-ing ruinous.

Tamar looked at the frame and said she thought it seemed a little small. That’s tough love, boys and girls, when your wife says she’s afraid your new toy, one you’ve coveted for decades, might not work out. We measured and sure enough the Gios is smaller (the seat tube is shorter) than the smaller of my two bikes, my Lighthouse, by a centimeter, about a third of an inch.

I took the Gios to Turin Bikes and asked Steve Donovan, my friend and mechanic, to look at it.

Probably too small, we agreed. Disappointed, I walked home with the frame over my shoulder. Tamar took a photo of it and I made a Craigslist ad. I called Phil and broke the news.

“Sell it and do whatever you want with the money,” he said. “I thought it might work out.”

In the days after I listed the bike for sale, I washed and waxed the frame and fork, so they’d look good for an eventual buyer. I’d catch myself gazing at the frame, wish-ing it were a larger size. I realized I really liked that blue bike. I found myself wondering if it really was just too damn small.

I found the right size seatpost and a seat. I put the seat on the post and the post in the frame. I set the seat height and by golly it didn’t look so bad; no unsightly length of post showing. Hmmm.

I took the bike back to Turin and asked Steve to

install the steering bearings. At home, I mea-sured the aspects of bike fit that can be adjusted, given a certain size frame. I measured from the floor to the top of my Lighthouse saddle and from the floor to the height of its handlebars — and the distance from the bottom of the seat post to the handlebars.

I realized that with the right stem — a 12cm one (about 5 inches long horizontally) that would allow the bars to be raised enough — I could create a saddle-to-bars relationship, often called a “cockpit” distance, I could live with. I

could do it without making the bike look like I’d borrowed it from my kid brother.

If you’re new to cycling and you have only owned recently built bikes, I should mention that my Gios frame was made in 1984, so it has to be used with an old-school “quill” stem, a stem shaped like the number 7. It’s a racing frame so it would be inappropriate in my view to equip it with clunky or “utility” gear.

On the other hand, I don’t want to build a full-something-or-other museum bike, a “theme” bike. The frame is not pristine in any case. I’d like to use parts that I, uh, can afford, parts that could well have been found on someone’s brand new Gios in the mid-’80s.

I’m not building a monument or a shrine at which to worship. I’m building a rider. I’ll write about my bike again as I accumulate and install parts, making, I hope, a fine old frame and fork into a useful tool with tons of nostalgic appeal.

I haven’t built a bike from a frame and parts for some years, maybe a decade. I have two lovely steel bicycles as it is, so I don’t need another. There’s no urgency.

I feel sure I wouldn’t bother to build up just any old thing, build a bike on another maker’s frame; this gift frame from Phil is an old favor-ite, a blue Gios Torino. Sentimental plus. When I’m done it’ll be my bike. My hands will have been on every piece, and each piece will have meaning, who and where it came from, why it’s there rather than some other equivalent part....

So I’m sourcing pieces from here and pieces from there. I have a set of wheels, a front derailleur and an unlovely seat post. Friends are donating their unused bits to the cause. If you’ve never done this, assembled a bike from parts on a (severely) limited budget, I’d recom-mend it. It’s fun!

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traCk weeklymondayGvva Sprint nightApr 15–Sep 19Victoria, BC. 200m, 500m, Kilo, Match Sprint. Weekly points calculated based on number of riders attending each event plus 1. Season overall for A, B and C categories. Weekly program varies. Race from 6:30-8:30pm. Cancel if raining. No race 7/15, 7/22. Kurt Innes, Greater Victoria Velodrome Association, gvva.bc.ca

mva mondayJun 3–Aug 26Redmond, WA. Men Cat 4, Juniors racing alternate Madison, TT, Sprint Mania. Start 7pm. USA Cycling license or a one-day license required. Canceled if raining. Free spectator admission. Harley Sheffield, 206-957-4555, velodrome.org

tueSdaymasters / Juniors trackJun 4–Aug 20Portland, OR. Track racing for Juniors and Masters only. Schedule changes weekly. Paul Mautner, 503-706-8006, obra.org

wedneSdaywednesday night racingJun 5–Sep 18Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Women/men Cat 4 and Masters (35+). Start 7pm. USA Cycling license or one-day license required. Cost: $20. Bike rental available. Free spectator admis-sion. See website for program. Cancel if raining. velodrome.org

tHurSdayalpenrose thursday SeriesMay 2–Sep 26Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Event sched-ule posted on website a few days before each race night. No race on 6/27 and 8/1. Charles Warner, 360-624-1801, obra.org

Gvva Group nightApr 18–Aug 22Victoria, BC. Mass start events, Scratch, Points, Miss and Out, Keirin, Madison and Omnium.

may 25: Gig Harbor Street Scramble Gig Harbor, WA. How many of the 30 checkpoints marked on a map can you find in 90 or 180 minutes? Solo or team, fun way to explore the city. Great family activity. Various categories. Start 9:30am. Eric Bone, Meridian Geographics, 206-291-8250, streetscramble.com

may 25–26: ride for GoldChemainus, BC. 600km brevet. Start 7am in Che-mainus. Part of Eau de Hell week. Stephen Hinde, BC Randonneurs, 250-756-4756, randonneurs.bc.ca

may 26: okanagan Shuswap Century ride Armstrong, BC. Choice of 14, 56, 100km. Spectacular scenery, quiet roads, fun, friendly atmosphere. Start/finish at Memorial Park. Online reg only includes water bottle, all rest stop refresh-ments, food, prize drawings. Supports Bicycles for Humanity. Check-in 8am. Limit 400. COBRA/Olympia Cycle, 250-768-3809, oscr.ca

may 27: 7 Hills of kirklandKirkland, WA. Renowned for its scenic and chal-lenging routes (40, 60, or 100 miles), great food and more. Great support and hills! Staged at Kirkland Marina Park. Benefit KITH’s work to assist Eastside families facing homelessness. Ruth Mar, KITH Cares!, 425-576-9531 x 104, 7hillskirkland.org

may 30–Jun 3: eastern washington tourChelan, WA. 4-day, 287-mile loop through eastern Washington. Start/finish in Chelan. Quiet roads, lush valleys, challenging climbs up several mountain passes. Avg 75 miles per day. Limit 40. Albert Meerscheidt, Cascade Bicycle Club, 206-612-4700, cascade.org

may 31–Jun 2: robb’s rideGrand Forks, BC. 3 days, 348km, 3890m of climbing on fun and social ride. Day 1: 120km flat and rolling. Day 2: Grand Forks to Osoyoos via USA. Day 3: Queen’s stage. Luggage transport and minimal support. Grand Forks Cycling Club, 250-442-0421, grandforkscyclingclub.comaugust

aug 9-11: obliterideSeattle, WA. New event. 25-, 50-, 100- and 180-mile routes on mixed terrain in around Western WA. Choose 1 or 2 days. Start at Magnuson Park. Fully supported, festival, meals. Raise money for cancer research at Fred Hutch. Min. $1000 fund-raising required. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 206-667-1338, obliteride.org

Season overall for A, B and C categories. Weekly program varies. Race from 6:30-8:30pm. Cancel if raining. Kurt Innes, Greater Victoria Velodrome Association, gvva.bc.ca

thursday night racingMay 9–Aug 29Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Designed for newcomers (Cat 4 & 5). Program determined nightly. Must have racing license and be an MVA member. Cancel if raining. No race 7/4. 206-957-4555, velodrome.org

fridayfast twitch fridaysJun 7–Aug 30Portland, OR. Match sprinting for Cat 1-4. Sepa-rate Omnium racing for beginner men and women. Registration 5pm, racing 6:30pm. Presented at Alpenrose Velodrome. No racing 6/27, 7/12. Jen Featheringill, 503-227-4439, bike-central.com

friday night racingMay 31–Sep 27Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Men 1/2, men 3, women 1/3. Spectators $5, under 16 free. Beer garden. USAC license required. Kiddie kilo (2-12 years old) on 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Start 7pm. See website for program. Cancel if rain-ing. No race 7/19. Amara Edwards, velodrome.org

racing under the dome - fallOct 4–Dec 13Burnaby, BC. Racing from 6:30-8:30pm, Cat A, B, C, Novice and women. Scratch, Elimination, Points and Sprint. Score top 5 places in all events. Burnaby Velodrome, burnabyvelodrome.ca

racing under the dome - SpringJan 11–Mar 15Burnaby, BC. Cat A, B, C, Novice and women. Scratch, Elimination, Points and Sprint. Score top 5 places in all events. Starts with novice women at 4pm, followed by A, B, C category racing from 6:60-8:30pm. Burnaby Velodrome, burnabyvelodrome.ca

traCkmarCHmar 1: racing under the dome - SpringBurnaby, BC. Part of Racing Under the Dome - Spring. Jeremy Storie, Burnaby Velodrome Association, burnabyvelodrome.ca

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