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The History of
Head Tube badges
The personality of a bike and its builder is oftentimes reflected in the insignia that adorns the head tube; some are
real works of art. Photo courtesy of Paul Johnson
By Paul Johnson, ClassiC CyCle
Bicycles have personalities. Some bikes develop theirs
over miles and miles (like a notched headset that
pulls to one side). Sometimes they take on the
personal style and behavior of their owners
such as the battered and grimy commuter or
the sleek racer. Other times a bicycle is born
with a personality tattooed to its forehead
— a head tube badge.
The little metal badges that builders put
on the front of their frames may not seem
as important to cycling as the derailleur
or carbon fiber tubing for example, but
badges have been around since cycling’s
very beginning and come in thousands of
variations.
In our own little Classic Cycle museum
we showcase a fraction of the badges
that have been made, and we have more
than 400 unique versions. The craftsmanship
and pride built into a brand really comes
through in these small components that adorn both
the classics and their newer handmade counterparts.
Around the turn of the last century, the brass ornaments
on the front of frames tended to be overly ornate
and grandiose. Like today, builders of the era would hire
artists to create an image for their label, something to
bring customers through their door and to differentiate
health
a well balanced vegetarian
diet is possible even for
competitive cyclists.
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their bikes in crowded showrooms. These early graphic
designers would try to infuse their clients’ product with
all kinds of different qualities. Pictures of birds in flight
and different types of weaponry were popular.
Images that evoked regal qualities, industry,
and gods on high were common; Mercury’s
winged feet showed up on more than a few
early head badges.
Some brands were more practical than
others. Wastyn Cycles, for instance, didn’t
go for fancy logos or images of arrows in
flight. They just wanted everyone to know
where to get one of their bikes and simply
etched the store address onto their badge:
2629 Fullerton Avenue in Chicago. Brennan
racing bikes, a premier label among
professional racers in the 1930’s, didn’t
use a head tube badge. In fact, Brennan’s
frames had no branding at all and simply
let their reputation and word-of-mouth
bring in new customers.
From the 1930’s through the mid-century,
Art Deco style took hold, as did imagery borrowed
from comic books and popular culture. The Monark Silver
King badge was a cool one, evoking images of skyscrapers
and the machine age. The Ludwig badge made it look
like a biplane was bearing down on anyone too slow
to get out of the way. The Paris Cycle one featured the
see “head badges” On page 9
Community
PG 4
By BarB ChamBerlain and louise
mCGrody, BiCyCle allianCe of washinGton
John Pope is a man with a mission:
Ride and map a bike route spanning
the entire state and get bicyclists
along the way to help
him find the best routes
through their respective
area, while obtaining the
official blessing of cities
and towns, chambers of
commerce, convention
and visitors’ bureaus,
trail associations, and
everyone else who stands
to benefit from the effort.
He won’t stop until
Washington has six such
routes east to west, north
to south.
Why? Imagine an interstate highway
system for bicycles — officially
recognized and signed bike routes
that crisscross our country. This network
of bike routes follows a mix of
Obliteride: A Movement
to Fight Cancer
By Katie hawKins
r+e Cycles turns 40 and
brings the r and e back
together.
If Seattlites haven’t already, soon
they will start to notice things
around the city are turning a little
orange. Banners brighten buildings,
cyclists sport tangerine, billboards
pop against gray skies, and skyscrapers
might start
radiating a warm
glow. Something
big is coming.
In its inaugural year, Obliteride
is an entire weekend of cycling and
celebration dedicated to raising
money to accelerate research at the
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research
Center, one of the top cancer research
centers in the world, located in South
Lake Union.
The organizers aren’t treating the
event like it is just another ride, but a
BiCyCle allianCe
John Pope.
Photo byLouise McGrody
ride
free!
vol 42 issue 2
Building the U.S. Bicycle Route
System in Washington
state highways, scenic byways, quiet
country roads, trails and city streets.
They connect cities and towns, parks,
landmarks, and other popular destinations,
and travel through some of the
best scenery that America has to offer.
This is no pipe
dream. We’re describing
the U.S. Bicycle
Route System (US-
BRS), and portions of
it already exist today.
The first routes of
the USBRS opened in
1982: USBR 1 runs between
North Carolina
and Virginia; USBR
76 connects portions
of Virginia, Kentucky
and Illinois.
More than 20 years
passed before there was any new development
on the U.S. Bicycle Route
System. In 2003, AASHTO — American
Association of State and Highway
see “biCyCle rOute” On page 7
movement. It is not only dedicated to
obliterating cancer by funding breakthrough
research in their backyard,
but also to bring the community together
around a cause, spread awareness,
and above all [-] hope. With the
help of generous local sponsors such
as University Village, The Sloan Foundation,
the efEllison
Foundation, Starbucks,
and many
more, participants
can pedal with the knowledge that
100 percent of every dollar raised
goes directly to fund research at Fred
Hutch, and who knows, perhaps the
next big breakthrough.
The center is already well known
for its lifesaving discoveries. The late
E. Donnall Thomas, M.D., forever
changed the world of cancer treatment
see “Obliteride” On page 8
CyClinG BC
british Columbia offers a
myriad of racing opportunities
this season.
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The Spring Classics
Northwest riders seem to especially enjoy the Spring Classics. Perhaps it is the colder
temperatures, the rain, or the freely flowing high quality beers among the passionate fans, but
the cycling saavy riders of Oregon and Washington are passionate about these challenging
and historic events. This month’s column celebrates these incredible April races.
Q1. The Belgians refer to the eight days encompassing the Ronde Van Vlaanderen, Ghent-
Wevelgem, and Paris-Roubaix as “Golden Week.” The new UCI calendar gives Ghent a
weekend slot stretching Golden Week to 15 days. Only seven riders in cycling history
have won all three of these events in their career. Can you name them? Hint: Six are
Belgian and one is Dutch.
Q2. Only two riders have won all the events in Golden Week in the same year, can you name
them?
Q3. Who was the youngest rider to finish all the Spring Classics (Milan-San Remo, Tour of
Flanders, Ghent-Wevelgem, Paris-Roubaix, Fleche Wallone, Liege-Bastogne-Liege, and
the Amstel Gold Race)? Hint: He accomplished the feat at the tender age of 21 years and
10 months.
Q4. When is the only time the exact same top three in finishing order repeated in a Spring
Classic? Hint: It happened in the oldest of the Spring Classics.
Q5. These days the Cobbled Classics (Flanders, Roubaix, Ghent) and the Ardenne Classics
(Amstel, Fleche, LBL) typically have two entirely different types of riders contesting them:
strongmen (roulers) and climbers. For most teams, these are separate squads. When was
the last time a rider won a cobbled classic and a hilly classic in the same season?
Answers on page 15
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
USAC’s RaceClean Program
USA Cycling created the RaceClean program
as part of its ongoing commitment to
clean sport, ensuring a level playing field and
promoting athlete health and well-being. This
will be accomplished through a dual approach of
increased education, using the resources developed
by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA),
the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and
the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), and
increasing the frequency and effectiveness of
in-competition and out-of-competition drug
testing at all levels of competitive cycling in
Erratum
In the Closer Look section of the 2013
NW Tour Guide, Bicycle Paper inadvertently
wrote that the Bridges to Breakers ride coming
up on September 21 is in memory of Joey
Harrington, who we mistakenly thought was
killed while riding his bike in Portland, Ore.
The former NFL quarterback, thankfully, only
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triathlons, he returned to his roots as a competitive
cyclist, now racing in the Masters category.
Dave is a high school science and health teacher
and cross-country coach in Newport, Ore.
the United States.
The goal of the program is to eradicate the
use of performance enhancing drugs and techniques
in cycling. The strength of the program
comes from the commitment and collaboration
of key stakeholders, including riders, teams,
race directors, and local associations.
USADA will conduct the in-competition
and out-of-competition testing, as well as any
adjudication. The organization will also select
the events and athletes for testing.
For more information visit usacycling.org
suffered non-life threatening injuries in the July
2011 accident and was subsequently hospitalized
for four days. He is part of the Harrington
Family Foundation, a family-run non-profit for
children’s education and health care. We wish
to apologize for the misinformation.
Bicycle Barometers Report
The city of Portland, Ore., installed a accomplishment that has yet to be equaled.
bike barometer, donated by Cycle Oregon, on On average, Portlanders register three times
the Hawthorne Bridge
on August 8, 2012. A
few months later, on
Weekday average:
Portland
4,983
Seattle
1,919
the amount of crossings
their Seattle counterparts
account for. Thanks to
October 11, Seattle, Weekly average: 27,994 10,507 the better weather expe-
Wash., followed suit Monthly average: 118,997 43,779 rienced in 2013 so far, the
with a similar device
positioned on the Fre-
Total crossing: 951,822 262,676
Seattle numbers are on
the rise and the second
mont Bridge. The table shows the statistics as quarter of operation should see the count rising
of March 20.
steadily. Interesting fact: in both cities, Tuesdays
In Portland, 181,028 counts were recorded and Wednesdays see more traffic while the
during Bike Commute Challenge Month, an weekends are relatively slow.
Lifetime Achievement Award for Culp
The Alliance for Biking and Walking presented
Bicycle Alliance of Washington’s Barb
Culp with its Lifetime Achievement Award on
March 6, 2013. The Alliance recognized Culp’s
influence and leadership in biking advocacy for
the state of Washington in her role as the organization’s
executive director for 13 years as well
as her work with Seattle Children’s Hospital
Exergy Tour a No-go in 2013
Exergy Tour, the professional women’s road
race held in Treasure Valley, Idaho, has been
canceled this year due to a lack of finances.
Exergy Development Group, the title sponsor,
couldn’t curate the money needed for the event
and so decided to pull the plug. Following a big
turnout in May 2012, it comes as a disappointment
to many, including racers, organizers and
spectators — who lined the streets in droves
last year to watch the final stage.
Exergy has recently been experiencing financial
difficulty and even gave up sponsorship
of its men’s team, claiming that recent scandals
within the sport forced them to reconsider
their involvement. Recent renewable energy
regulations set in place in Idaho during 2012
has apparently postponed millions of dollars
worth of projects the company had planned. The
estimated cost to run the Exergy Tour is around
UCI MTB World Cup Petition Process
Due to the increased restrictions for 2013
UCI Mountain Bike World Cup participation,
USA Cycling is offering a petition process to
all U.S. international license holders that are
qualified to participate in a 2013 UCI World
Cup cross-country (XCO), eliminator (XCE) or
downhill (DHI) event. Only riders that do not
and previous tenure with Cascade Bicycle Club
as their education director. “Washington State
has been ranked the best state for biking by
the League of American Bicyclists for the past
five years, and this is due in no small part to
the influence and leadership of Barbara Culp,”
noted the Alliance for Biking and Walking on
their blog.
$2 million, half of which was to be provided by
them and the remainder by potential sponsors.
According to a spokesperson for the company,
they still firmly support the event and
women’s cycling and still sponsor the Exergy
TWENTY16 women’s team. The squad features
a few top female athletes, two of who, Kristin
Armstrong and Lauren Tamayo, went to the
2012 Olympic Games in London. Armstrong
went on the win gold in the Women’s Individual
Time Trial.
The Exergy Tour was the only UCI stage
race held in the U.S. specifically for women
and attracted big names in professional cycling.
Officials are planning to hold the event again
in 2014, but the need for financial commitment
from others will likely be a factor in the decision
to bring it back.
have the required 20 UCI ranking points on
the UCI published “Ranking Publication” date
should petition for a “National Team” World
Cup start spot. All other riders should register
using the standard registration form or follow
the UCI trade team registration procedures.

April, 2013
Volume 42 • Number 2
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The Vegetarian Athlete
By ellen Chow, ms, rd, Cssd, Cd
Being a well-balanced vegetarian is not easy.
Being a well-balanced vegetarian athlete is even
more challenging. The good news is that it is
possible and rewarding with some practice.
There is certainly no lack of vegetarian worldclass
athletes, from runners to bodybuilders.
Not only can this choice be good for your health,
it is also eco-friendly and gives that “doing the
right thing” feeling.
The definition of vegetarianism continues
to evolve. With the exception of veganism, the
variations are plant-based diets with limited
meat intake.
The different types of diet include:
• Veganism: a diet that excludes animal products
in general, including honey; additional
forms of veganism are macrobiotic, Rastafarian
(Ital), and fruitarian vegetarians.
• Lacto-vegetarianism: excludes animal products
except for dairy.
• Lacto-ovo-vegetarianism: excludes animal
products besides dairy and eggs.
• Pesce-vegetarianism: excludes animal
products aside from fish and seafood.
• Pollo-vegetarianism: excludes animal
products other than poultry.
Excluding vegans who consume a strictly
plant-only diet, vegetarians who eat as little as 3
to 5 ounces of meat or egg almost always fulfill
their nutritional requirements. This is evident
by Danish researchers who compared aerobic
capacity and immune response to exerciseinduced
stress 1 . The results were identical despite
animal protein providing 10 percent and
3 percent of total calories in the mixed Western
and lacto-ovo diets, respectively. Those who
avoid dairy should make an effort to include
calcium, vitamins B2, B12, and D from other
foods and/or dietary supplements. Overall,
when planned well, a vegetarian diet is a viable
option in providing complete nutrition for
athletes and the general population.
The ABC’s of Vegetarian Athletes
Since even a small amount of meat, seafood,
poultry, and dairy would satisfy one’s needs for
protein, iron, and vitamin B12, this discussion
emphasizes on veganism and strict vegetarians.
A= Adequate
Athletic training requires a significantly
higher caloric intake than does exercising for
recreation or health. It is of paramount importance,
therefore, for vegetarians to consume
enough calories without overusing fats. This can
health
be challenging due to the low calorie density
of plant foods.
Thankfully, many whole grains and legumes
are high in complex carbohydrates
and proteins. Creative use of plant fats also
adds calories and flavors to vegetarian dishes.
Nutrient metabolism is a miraculous process in
which intake is only one factor, which must be
accompanied by proper absorption, retention,
and utilization of said nutrients. For example,
there are over 400 types of anemia and only a
handful of them are related to dietary intakes
such as iron, vitamin B12, folate, and protein 2 .
Consider regular medical checkups to prevent
unintended nutritional deficiencies. When
appropriate, your providers can direct you
in selecting quality dietary supplements and
monitor their safety and effectiveness.
B= Balance
Relating to the aforementioned challenge of
adequate energy intake, not only do you want to
avoid a high fat diet, albeit from plant sources,
maintaining a consistent balance of macro and
micronutrients is crucial to your performance.
For cyclists without health concerns, a “base”
diet with 50 percent calories from carbohydrates,
25 percent fat, and 25 percent protein
is a good start. Additional carbohydrates for
rides and small amounts of protein and fats
for recovery are very appropriate.
C= Convenience
After you developed a well-rounded meal
plan, is your routine sustainable? Does it fit your
lifestyle without demanding hours of shopping
and cooking? How about social gatherings and
dining out? Some of your meals may be prepared
in a larger batch that will last for several
days. Sharing meals and taking turns to bring
lunches and snacks among vegetarian friends
can also save time and add variety. Fortunately,
the Northwest is no stranger to vegan cuisine
and dining choices are abundant.
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is adolescent vegetarian athletes. Even a
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VegAn LACto-oVo
Food/Calories 1600 2000 2500 1600 2000 2500
Whole grains 5 7 12 5 6 9
Legume & soy 3 3 3 3 3 3
Vegetables 6 8 9 6 8 9
Fruits 3 4 4 3 4 4
Nuts 2 2 2 1 1 2
Oils 1 2 2 1 2 2
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when nutritional status is corrected. Regarding
weight management, note that meatless does
not always mean low calories. Foods such as
cooking oils, nuts and seeds, hummus, and
avocados are rich in calories.
Vegetarian diets can be flavorful and provide
adequate nourishment for athletes. Vegans
need to address vitamin B12 supplementation
and include ample calcium, iron, and vitamin D.
The following chart provides an overview
of the number of servings required to maintain
a healthy vegan and vegetarian diet while meeting
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References:
1. Richter EA, Kiens B, Raben A, et al. Immune
parameters in male athletes after a lacto-ovo
vegetarian diet and a mixed Western diet.
Medecine & Science in Sports and Exercise. 23(5):
517-521. 1991.
2. MayoClinic.com. mayoclinic.com/health/
anemia/DS00321/DSECTION=causes
3. The Vegetarian Food Pyramid.
Loma Linda University, School of Public
Health, Dept. of Nutrition. 2008.
vegetariannutrition.org/food-pyramid.pdf
Ellen is a Seattle-based sports and wellness
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She also works extensively with athletes who have
stable cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Ellen
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R+E Cycles Turns 40 and Brings Back the E
By Christine soJa
Angel Rodriguez and Glenn Erickson
weren’t trying to establish a long-run custom
bike shop when they banded together in 1973
— they were merely two broke guys with an
abundance of hair, trying to make a living doing
what they loved and knew how to do —
fix bikes. At the time, Erickson was studying
oceanography, and Rodriguez zoology, degrees
they didn’t complete as they quit school to
open their own repair shop, each putting in a
$400 investment. Initially the shop was home
to do-it-yourself bike stands that rented out
tools for $2/hour and the duo hosted repair
clinics. This was not a major moneymaker,
but brought people in and helped create the
community necessary for a small bike shop to
survive. One day, a customer needed a frame
repair, so they brought the welding torch out
and fixed it. Shortly after, Rodriguez went to
Europe to study the art of frame building. By the
end of that year they had built their first frame.
Rodriguez and Erickson parted ways in the
early 1980’s, R+E sold only the Rodriguez line
— which includes sport, touring and tandems
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— from that point on, while the Erickson line
(built by Glenn) catered to people that preferred
more elaborately decorated frames designed by
Glenn Erickson himself.
Current owner, Dan Towle, had no idea he
would one day own and run R+E Cycles when
he first came to work there in 1987, but it’s easy
to see how it happened. On the day he arrived,
Rodriguez was sweeping the shop floor. Towle
said he didn’t even realize who he was until
after he was hired. Starting as a bicycle fitter
he soon found himself managing the repair and
assembly department. That is until 1991 when
he left, not agreeing with the direction the new
owner was taking the shop in. Within two years
R+E was a far cry from its glory days and filed
for bankruptcy, but Rodriguez got it back and
sold it to Towle.
Towle knew the place had potential and
offered things nobody else could. He kept
things simple and focused on what was and
still is important — the quality of the custom
bike frames, designed and fabricated on site.
Today, R+E Cycles spreads between two
small store fronts on the north end of University
Way in Seattle, noticeable from the
Top: Dan Towle, Angel Rodriguez and Glenn Erickson pose together at R+E Cycles on March 2, 2013.
Bottom: The shop on University Way — you can’t miss it with its huge bike parking space in front.
Community
gigantic street bike parking area — the city’s
first and Rodriguez’s idea back in the ‘80s. On
the surface the shop seems like any other, but
what you can’t see is the magic that happens
underneath the repair shop and sales floor, in
the belly of the beast.
Everything is done on-site, from custom
fitting and frame design, to custom frame and
component fabrication, to choosing components
and paint, and decal design.
It takes about six weeks from order to delivery
and they sell more than 400 bikes per year.
Tandems are a big part of their business — they
are the oldest builder of tandems in the U.S.
In March of 2012, Erickson bikes were once
again offered at the shop where it all started,
putting the “E” back in R+E Cycles.
Although they build Rodriguez and Erickson
bikes, Rodriguez himself is no longer
involved. However, he is “monstrously proud
of Dan and his crew.” He is also very proud that
he did everything possible so that the price of
the bikes and services was not the main driver
for the shop. “It was fine with me that you could
get things cheaper somewhere else,” he says.
This has remained true and so has “everyone
that worked at R+E was passionate about bikes.”
Erickson adds, “It was not about competition,
it was to find your own niche and be the
best at it.”
After 40 years, R+E Cycles knows how to
get the job done. Home to the NEXTfit system
that adjusts while the rider is in the saddle,
anybody can get a bike that truly fits. This is
especially important because cyclists with a
physical handicap or chronic pain can again
ride in comfort.
The majority of the bikes sold are custom
orders made possible by their streamlined order
process and pre-drawn plans that can be tailored
to fit individuals. Because of their unique fitto-finish
philosophy, as well as custom tooling,
every bicycle can be hand-built, one at a time
but with greater efficiency than other custom
brands. By removing inefficiencies, they can
keep costs to customers down and keep quality
higher as well.
Towle estimates a quarter of their clients
are new to cycling or getting back into the
sport and want a bike that can help them accomplish
their goals. Friends bring in friends
and they get “spoiled” by the attention and
experience. In fact, the staff even recommends
that customers shop around, confident they’ll
be back, as R+E Cycles can offer them what no
one else can. Many of their current customers
were the ones originally working on the bike
stands, borrowing tools, sharing their expertise
and creating a scene around the love of cycling.
In order to keep costs down, Towle and his
crew have shaved off all of the extras in terms of
high-tech computer systems or flashy machine
tools. In truth, the shop tools are all made onsite
by their capable and creative staff. Towle
says, “If you have good people you don’t need
expensive machines.” Their newest computer
is from 2005, and he says the main monitor on
the sales floor was donated by a friend.
R+E has a unique software system that allows
their customers to receive a quality shop
experience remotely — a little over half of them
are from outside of the area. For a business that
prides itself on knowing the customer and the
community, this has been a huge shift. The
virtual shop at rodcycle.com offers a complete
experience with video instructions, demonstrations
and a gallery of “bike porn.”
When the market dropped in 2008, they
were able to be flexible and didn’t lose money
Where are they now?
Angel Rodriguez now lives in Volcan,
Panama, and runs OSOP, a company that
manufactures seismographic equipment
and software.
Glenn Erickson resides in the Seattle
area and runs Erickson Cycle Tours. He is
also involved in raising money for Parkinson’s
disease research.
R+E Cycles is located at 5627 University
Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105. Dan and his
staff can be reached at 206-527-4822 and
their website is accessible at rodcycle.com.
The early days: (top) Angel working on three
frames, (bottom) Glenn in the shop.
Photos courtesy of R+E Cycles
like many other shops did because they don’t
accumulate any stock other than accessories.
Because Towle keeps the company out of debt,
R+E Cycles is nimble and able to adapt quickly
to a changing or volatile market, without having
to get rid of key staff.
Smiley, the current sales and fitting specialist,
has been working the sales floor for 14
years and says the shop is “big enough to make
an incredible bike but small enough to make
the bike you want.” And he adds, “It’s small
enough to listen to customers.”
Ironically, Smiley, also reported to not
knowing Towle was the owner until he had
already been working there for months. “He
just doesn’t act like a shop owner,” Smiley says,
“because Dan is so involved in every aspect
of the business from computer programming,
machining, to building parts.”
After four decades in the custom bike business,
R+E Cycles is now a streamlined, one-stop
custom shop. Experience is invaluable and they
have learned to cut away excesses, focusing on
what is important: creating bikes that customers
love. This level of knowledge translates directly
to the consumers because they know how to get
things done. They can deliver a complete custom
bike starting under $2,000. This puts them in
direct competition with larger companies that
build their bikes overseas and are commonly
sold in bigger stores. Owning a custom made
bike is no longer a privilege of only the wealthy
or extreme cycling fanatic, R+E Cycles can
deliver this dream to almost anyone. The only
reason not to go to R+E is if you’re looking for
a job; employees don’t leave.

metal CowBoy Bike exPo
The Mean Streets Of Springtime Bike Expo Recap and Awards
By Joe “metal CowBoy” KurmasKie
Winter commuting
by bicycle: cold,
wet, quiet mornings,
just the sound of
water slicking the
fenders and one or
more of my sons sniffling
back a runny
nose and asking me,
from the back of the
bike, about why only
some of the geese
have flown south
by January. Sometimes the ride feels like that
scene from Twelve Monkeys, when the Bruce
Willis character comes up to the surface and
finds snow and silence. There are still clashes
between cars and riders trying to share the
road, but winter seems to lower the frequency
and intensity.
But once the sun shines for more than a
few days straight, the streets of Portland, Ore.,
come alive with two-wheelers. The confrontations
scale up as well. Blame it on the numbers
and new riders finding their way and add to
that drivers’ ignorance of the laws that give
cyclists rights to the roads. This year it could
have something to do with the rising price of
gas, matching up with drivers having to get
up that one hour earlier, increased distracted/
driving while texting, and local news using
scare tactic stories about how bikes don’t pay
their way and spring fever.
An unscientific survey of my fellow commuters
finds drivers throwing things from cars,
revving engines, yelling obscenities and cutting
off lanes. To be sure, cycling is still a very fun
and safe way to travel, but once in awhile I get
pushed too far and have to push back.
Such an occurence happened when a Lexus
driver rolled through the crosswalk and stop
sign in a school zone while on her cell phone,
then slammed on the brakes — coming within
inches from our bike train and Matteo’s knees.
Her sheepish grin wasn’t gonna cut it. I
spoke in an Eastwood whisper/growl into her
window: “In your sealed compartment you
might have missed the sound of my son screaming!
All the money you are rushing off to make
or spend won’t bring my family back, using a
school zone as a shortcut to work or coffee is
a shit the bed idea ... and I have memorized
your plate. If I ever see that phone in your ear
while you’re operating a 3,000-pound piece of
machinery, I will hunt you down and enjoy
throwing your precious gadget into the Willamette
River.”
She started to cry. I suggested she marry
that emotion, store it up and pull it out for a
minute or two every time she starts her car.
I don’t regret a word. I will say that it kept
me from grabbing her phone on the spot ... that
and I didn’t have the bail money.
While I can’t recommend doing what I did
that morning, I do recommend calling 911 if
you get into a road rage incident, taking down
a driver’s plate number, and riding defensively,
no matter what time of year it is.
Something else I’ve noticed each spring —
the road rage drops off as everyone gets more
comfortable with the large number of cyclists
taking to the streets. Ride safe, but don’t stop
riding. In fact, the more cyclists on the road,
the safer those roads become.
And when anyone tells you that you don’t
have a right to the road because you don’t
pay for it...
Stop apologizing or trying to justify riding
a bike.
People commuting by bicycle deserve tax
rebates, not new taxes, because cycling is a
net gain!
We already pay taxes for the transportation
infrastructure.
We pay more than our share of road costs
and get the smallest piece of the funding’s pie.
We reduce traffic congestion.
We impact the transportation infrastructure
the least of any mode of mechanized travel,
extending the life of roads, bridges, etc.
Our parking footprint is tiny.
We do not pollute.
We present little risk to others.
We reduce the cost of healthcare.
We reduce the need for imported oil.
We put $7,000 per year per bike commuter
back into the local economy.
“Cyclists are a net gain” and should demand
more than we’ve gotten simply in the name of
fairness and being efficient as a society.
Cyclists are a net gain to society — spread
the word.
A Guide To Falling Down In Public: Stories
of Finding Balance On A Bicycle by Joe “Metal
Cowboy” Kurmaskie will soom be available. Visit
his website metalcowboy.com to pre-order it.
The annual Seattle Bike Expo was presented
on March 9-10. The event featured
198 exhibitors at the Smith Cove
Cruise Terminal facility. Just over
7,000 people attended the event
— a drop of nearly 20% compared
to last year. The first warm sunny
day of the season may have had an
impact on the agenda of numerous
cyclists as they chose to go for long
rides instead of visiting the exhibits.
Following a long established
tradition, Bicycle Paper recognized exhibitors
in three categories. The People’s Choice Award
was selected by show attendees following a
Obliteride’s Mark Grantor - Best of Show.
Ryders Eyewear - People’s Choice.
Contest Winners
We have announced the winners of the
Expo Raffle:
1st Place (Chrome Laptop Bag) — Lynn
McCarthur of Sammamish, WA
2nd Place (Book of 75 Classic Rides of Washington
and Oregon and a 2-year subscription
of Bicycle Paper) — Jim Alix of Victoria, BC
3rd Place (T-shirt, mug and 1-year subscription
of Bicycle Paper) — Alexis Alamillo of
Anchorage, Alaska
Thanks to all who participated.
NOW AVAILABLE!
metalcowboy.com
day and a half of voting and was awarded to
Ryders Eyewear. Their giant egg’s
nest and bird costumes located in
the main entrance left a positive
impression and garnered the most
votes. The Best of Show Award
was presented to Obliteride for
their massive and impressive set
up and clean presentation that
went far beyond the typical. Miir
received the Class Act Award for
the streamlined design of their
booth and jovial interactivity its staff created
with the public — having an espresso machine
on tap definitely garnered people’s interest.
The kind folks of MiiR - Class Act.
Photo courtesy of Susan Hiles
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Craft PB Featherlight Jacket
By darren denCKlau
Craft’s Performance Bike line “embraces
riders who live their sport.” The company’s
Performance Bike Featherlight jacket is
designed for the positioning and movements
of cyclists and has longer arms
and a longer tail for better coverage
while hunkered down in the saddle.
Other features include a small
back pocket, elastic cuffs, a fleece
neckband, reflective panels on all
sides, ventilation panels, and it is
lightweight and easily pack-able.
The material is made of polyamide
and polyester.
It does a good job of keeping
the body temperature regulated
and the side vents allow for air
to flow freely. The back pocket is
a nice feature for carrying either
small food items like an energy
bar and/or gel, or it can also be used to carry
some cash and ID; the bungee drawstring keeps
Upcoming Review
Just out is Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of
Eddy Merckx, Cycling’s Greatest Champion. It is
considered the definitive biography of Eddy
Merckx’s life both on and off the bike. Bicycle
Paper will feature a review of the book in the
upcoming May issue.
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contents secure and it draws in the back panel
of the jacket to reduce any unnecessary flapping
while riding — one of my favorite
features of the Featherlight.
Although it works
sufficiently during a
light mist, it quickly
becomes saturated
when the rain really
starts to fall. I
would venture to
say this garment
is water resistant,
by no means waterproof.
As for
the wind, it does
a great job and it
fits snug, making
it a great choice on
road rides and for
the commute.
MSRP for the PB Featherlight
jacket is $90. Find out more at craftsports.us
ProduCt reviews
Motorex Dry Lube
By darren denCKlau
In my opinion, one of the most detestable
sounds known to man is the squeaking of a dry
chain. As a cyclist, it often dismays me when
I approach another rider from a distance and
I can hear their drivetrain screaming in agony
like a frightened and dying raptor
in the jaws of a bloodthirsty
Tyrannosaurus Rex. And if I
can hardly stand it for only a
brief moment, how can
the navigator of said bike
simply ignore it?
Motorex has long been
respected for their lubricants,
particularly for motorcycles,
and the Swiss
company now makes a
line of both wet and dry
lubes for bicycles. They
claim the products are
“biologically degradable”
and come in 100ml drip
bottles — they also make
a spray on.
I generally opt for dry lubes, as I’ve
found that wet lubes tend to leave my drivetrain
extremely messy. Motorex’s dry lube is a
wax/oil combination and the directions state to
shake well and apply to a clean and dry chain.
Following these directions and making sure I
hit every pin, I then lifted my rear wheel off
the ground and pedaled through several full
rotations before wiping the excess off with a
rag. This process usually does the trick and
leaves the outside plates clean while the pins
and rollers are amply lubricated.
After my first spin I noticed that there was
quite a bit of build-up and I needed
to re-wipe everything again. After
the next ride, same thing — a
dark residue was left on my cassette,
pulleys and chainring. This
combined with Seattle’s
winter road grime makes
for an unattractive sight.
The chain did stay well
lubricated, so much so
that if I ignored the filth,
I could pedal many miles
before needing to reapply.
Overall, I would recommend
Motorex Dry
Lube for those that need
the protection during
big efforts such as long
distance racers and when
riding in deplorable
conditions — it really
does keeps things rolling
smooth. However, for the
commuter and the OCD types
who like their things really clean, I would recommend
using something that doesn’t collect
so much grime.
MSRP for 100ml drip bottle is $9. For 300ml
spray, $15. Visit motorexbicycle.com/mb for
more information.

BiCyCle allianCe
“Bicycle Route” fRom Page 1 System run through a big swath of northern
Washington will help grow local economies all
Transportation Officials — convened a USBRS
Task Force to breathe new life into the effort.
A National Corridor Plan was developed and
Adventure Cycling Association is leading the
effort to complete the USBRS. Over 40 states,
including Washington, are working on growing
the system and eight additional bike routes have
been added. More miles are in the pipeline.
The U.S. Bicycle Route System
taps into the rapid nationwide
growth of bicycle travel and tourism,
and the Bicycle Alliance of
Washington (BAW) is pleased to be
leading this effort in the Evergreen
State. We have partnered with
Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) to create
the six U.S. bike routes that have
been identified for the state in the
National Corridor Plan.
We have already begun work
on USBR 10, the east-west corridor
across northern Washington. John
Pope, Bicycle Alliance board member
and USBRS volunteer, has been
busy making the rounds in Skagit
County. He has met with community
planners and engineers,
bike clubs, active transportation
groups, and WSDOT regional staff to develop
and map much of the western route. This spring
and summer he’ll head east of the Cascades to
repeat the process.
Central and eastern Washington towns
along the scenic USBR 10 route are looking
forward to his arrival. Towns like Winthrop,
Tonasket and Colville view the development of
a U.S. Bicycle Route System as an opportunity
to grow biking in their communities and to
attract bicycle tourists.
Some of our political leaders recognize
the potential of cycling tourism for the local
economy. Senator John Smith of Colville is one
of them. A farmer and businessman, he is the
former president of the Colville Chamber of
Commerce and has expressed his support for
the Bicycle Alliance’s work to grow bicycling
through tourism.
“In Colville we already recognize the value
of bicycle tourism and identified it as a niche
to focus on. Having the U.S. Bicycle Route
along the way,” said Sen. Smith.
That belief and optimism is not unfounded.
A 2010 report published by the University
of Wisconsin-Madison valued the economic
impact of bicycle tourism and recreation at
nearly $1 billion annually in their state. When
combined with the economic impact of bicycle
manufacturing, sales and service, the total
impact of cycling in Wisconsin grew
to $1.5 billion. (www.sage.wisc.
edu/igert/download/bicycling_final_report.pdf)
Kristin Dahl of Travel Oregon
recently spoke in Seattle to more than
two-dozen people face to face and
many more connecting via webinar
interested in learning about the success
Oregon has had in promoting
bike travel and tourism. Their study
estimated a $325.8 million annual
economic impact and found that of
17.4 million people who visited the
state over the course of a year, 4.5 million
of them rode a bike during their
stay and 1.5 million had planned on
doing so before arriving. That means
nearly 10% of travelers had biking
as a motivation for choosing Oregon
as their destination. BAW will be
convening follow-up meetings to capitalize on
the excitement expressed by everyone, from trail
organization representatives to transportation
planners to chambers of commerce, and align
efforts to support the growth of bike travel.
It takes a couple of years to develop, map,
and get national approval for a U.S. bike route.
The Bicycle Alliance is hoping to have the work
on USBR 10 completed and ready to submit for
approval sometime next year. We’re already
contemplating which route to tackle next and
currently talking with local leaders about the
benefits.
In spite of the demonstrated economic
potential of the USBRS and bicycle tourism,
to date there is little to no state or federal financial
investment for this effort. The Bicycle
Alliance and most other groups working on
the USBRS around the country are relying on
volunteers who donate time and expenses to
help complete this work. Investment in this
work by communities that stand to benefit
and by the state could produce the six planned
Washington routes in four to five years instead
of the forecasted 10-12 years. The sooner the
routes are completed, the sooner Washington
communities and Washingtonians will see the
results at the cash register and the multiplier
effects that other states are already enjoying
from a focus on bike travel.
Meanwhile, we’re growing resources on the
Bicycle Alliance website (bicyclealliance.org) to
help locals and travelers alike find great places
to ride. We’ve already compiled statewide lists
of bike maps, clubs, and blogs, and are developing
lists of bike shops and tour operators. In
addition, we will be holding meetings around
the state to bring together people, businesses,
and organizations interested in helping attract
those “wallets on wheels.” We’ll keep looking
for ways to fund and accelerate efforts on the
U.S. Bicycle Route System statewide while
supporting local and regional advocates for
trails who contribute to the incredible riding
we have to offer all around Washington.
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“oBliteRide” fRom Page 1
when he pioneered bone marrow transplantation,
a breakthrough that has saved tens of
thousands of lives. They have also been advancing
new leukemia treatments and developing
a vaccine that blocks most cervical cancers.
However, the National Institute of Health
has decreased its funding from 25 percent
of grants received to just 10 percent or less,
making the ability to continue research more
challenging.
“It is difficult to begin research in underfunded
times,” states Jerry Radich, M.D., molecular
biologist in Fred Hutchinson’s Clinical
Research Division. “Younger scientists can
become easily discouraged when they have
to fight for grants. Fundraising from events
like Obliteride help get programs underway. It
is an investment not only for cancer research
today, but for cancer research in the future.”
The usual timeframe from applying to
receiving federal grant money is approximately
one year. With funds from events like
Obliteride, money is distributed more quickly
and scientists are given freedom to create and
explore innovative technology and concepts
that cannot be funded through government
grants alone. As a non-profit organization, the
Hutch also relies on individuals, businesses,
and foundations.
“These type of funds can be a lifesaver
when we anticipate a hard few years,” states
Radich. “Without it, we have to apply for more
grants to generate enough [money] to keep
everything going. Instead of one, perhaps
two or three. We find ourselves competing
against each other for funding.”
Obliteride is replicating Ohio’s Pelotonia,
a ride that has raised over $42 million in
just four years, in hopes of gaining similar
results. The event, scheduled for August 9-11,
will offer distances and terrain suitable for
all participant levels. Starting from Seattle’s
Magnuson Park on August 10, the 25-, 50-, 100-,
and two-day, 180-mile circuits will feature some
beautiful Pacific Northwest landscapes.
“We wanted to choose routes that achieve
the same set of goals, making the ride
achievable, challenging, and different,” says
Obliteride Executive Director, Amy Lavin. “We
scoped the area for a route that met those needs,
but brought great natural vistas that other rides
haven’t featured.”
Participants who choose to venture out
on the 25 miles will enjoy scenic lake views,
flat trails, and must commit to raise $1,000
minimum. The 50-mile option, which requires
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a $1,250 fundraising level, is a great workout
for both beginner and experienced cyclists,
with 2,716 feet of climbing. Century riders are
required to collect $1,500 to experience a blend
of urban and rural riding that features 4,517
feet of elevation gain.
The 180-mile excursion from Seattle to Tacoma
includes an overnight at the University
of Puget Sound. With 3,638 and 2,155 feet of
climbing respectively, both days feature a good
mix of climbing, fun descents and unrivaled
vistas. The minimum fundraising effort is set
at $1,975 for those participants.
“The two-day ride is the ultimate Obliteride
experience,” says Senior Event Manager, Mark
Grantor. “Saturday night we will gather for
dinner and celebrate as a community. Plus you
get to fully experience the Pacific Northwest.”
ride
Riding along with Grantor through the last
bit of the 180-mile route, one can’t help but
be inspired by the beautiful and breathtaking
views. Riders will be meandering through
quiet neighborhoods and along the waterfront
of Alki Beach with the Seattle cityscape and
snow-capped Olympics in the distance, while
cheering locals will get them through the last
few miles to the finish line.
“Everyone knows someone who has been
touched by cancer, a family member, a friend, a
co-worker or someone in their immediate community.
It’s a cause people can rally around,”
explains Grantor.
All distances are open to riders 18+ years
old. Though roads will be open to traffic, routes
have been chosen based on wide shoulders, bike
lanes, and trails to provide the utmost level of
safety. Rest stops every 10 to 15 miles, SAG
support and meals are included.
Those who register are provided their own
webpage on the Obliteride site to tell their story
of what inspired them to sign up. Additionally,
donations can be made through the cyclist’s
personal site.
Riders may choose to become a
Pacesetter and double the fundraising
requirements as well. For going above
and beyond, these participants will enjoy
special amenities. Those who want to join
but aren’t able to get out on a bike can
become virtual riders by donating $25 and
asking others to follow suit. Teams of up
to five cyclists made from any combination
of participants, from virtual riders
to Pacesetters, and even volunteers are
encouraged.
“Teams are great, because you can
create an identity around a common purpose,”
says Lavin.
A kick-off party on Friday night at
Gasworks Park will offer a fully catered
meal, as well as beer donated by Elysian
Brewery, inspirational speakers, and live
music. Since each rider will be able to bring
a guest, about 6,000 people are expected
to attend.
“The kick-off party is a way to celebrate
as a community and reward riders for the
commitment,” states Lavin.
Saturday and Sunday, Magnuson Park
will host a day of festivities where friends
and family members will see the cyclists
off and cheer them upon return. The day
will be filled with family activities, a kids
zone, live music, and of course, educational
opportunities and opportunities to donate.
“A big goal of Obliteride is to engage
people in Fred Hutch Cancer Research
together as a community,” says Lavin. “We
want to provide a way for everyone to learn
what we are about, with the right balance
of urgency around finding treatments for
cancer, but also having an enjoyable time,
gathering together on a summer weekend.”
With such a huge event focused on cancer
research, one can’t help but think about another
well-known cancer fighting foundation. With
Livestrong under scrutiny, it seems like as good
of a time as ever to come together to support a
local cause to fight cancer.
“We aren’t competitors — we are both trying
to raise money for the same cause,” says
Grantor. “But maybe some of that yellow can
burn into orange.”
For more information and to register
to ride, fundraise, or volunteer, visit www.
obliteride.org.

“Head Badges” fRom Page 1
Eiffel Tower (of course). The French Rochet has
a lion sitting proudly on top of the earth. The
Armstrong brand also features a globe, and it
looks like it was taken from the top of Clark
Kent’s Daily Planet office building.
Beginning in the ‘50s, it seemed that bike
brands were trying to convey a modern image
above all else. Badges and logos with simple and
clean lettering became more common. Emblems
that featured rockets and evoked the space age
replaced Roman gods and flying birds. Raleigh
had a British Blue Streak missile on one of their
bikes and NASA’s Apollo rockets were featured
on a couple as well.
Of course, the Olympic rings and World
Champion stripes show up on a number of
badges. Builders have generally been pretty
honest, using these easily recognizable symbols
only if an athlete riding their bike had actually
won a gold medal.
Sometimes a builder reinforced its style
and image with its head badge. The British
brand Hetchins often utilized curvy tubing
and intricate ornate lugs on its bicycles. For a
busy design like a Hetchins, a simple logo with
block lettering just won’t do, they instead look
like a royal coat of arms.
Dario Pegoretti, a modern Italian craftsman,
is known as much for his abstract paint jobs as
he is for building custom steel bikes. When the
paint has more in common with Jackson Pollack
than with Schwinn, the insignia needs to
preserve that vibe. Pegoretti’s contemporary
stainless steel badge is edgy and elegant. A
perfect fit.
Daffodil Classic | Sunday, April 14
7AM - 5PM
• 40, 60, 100-mile loops in and around the
Beautiful Orting Valley
• Family-friendly route on the flat Foothills Trail
• Free beans with rice and strawberry shortcake
at the finish
• Early Registration deadline: April 12 at 9PM
Peninsula Metric Century | Sunday, June 2
7AM - 5PM
• Moderate to challenging: 50K (29-mile) 70K (44-mile)
and 100K (62-mile loops)
• Rural Roads, hills and awesome views of Puget Sound
• NEW GranFondo 100-mile route with RFID timing
• Free strawberry shortcake at the finish
• Early registration deadline: May 28 at 9PM
Organized by
THE TACOMA
WHEELMAN’S
BICYCLE CLUB
Details + Registration
www.twbc.org
Washington Cycle & Supply in Tacoma once
produced a line of bikes with model names like
the Senator and the President. The head badges
that adorned them look like they belonged on
U.S. currency.
It’s too bad that economics play a role in
badge design. Early on, Schwinn had fairly
intricate emblems, and had different versions
made for various models in their line-up. Over
the decades, they became simpler and were
somewhat standardized across the line as they
sold more and more bikes. Imagine selling half
a million bikes each year — reduce the production
cost on labels by just a few cents and
the savings can really add up. Today, custom
builders often offer upgrade to materials such
as sterling silver and even real gold badges
for buyers, however, that kind of bike jewelry
will certainly add quite a bit to the total price.
Modern carbon fiber bikes still employ head
badges, but in decal-form to save a little bit of
weight. The Colnago club logo and the Bianchi
crest are still around, but these days they’re not
made out of brass, but full color decals stuck
under a layer of clear coat.
To find out more about badges and their
history, visit Paul at the Classic Cycle Museum.
He’ll be happy to show you the collection.
Paul Johnson owns Classic Cycle on Bainbridge
Island. If you want to admire some of these great
badges in person, Classic has a showcase full of
famous and historic brands.
memoraBilia
Photos courtesy of Paul Johnson
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Cycling BC Delivers an Exciting Calendar
By niCole roCheford, CommuniCations &
events Coordinator
British Columbia promises to deliver the
best adrenaline-driven races this season with
more than 500 events presented across the
province. Whether racing against the
clock down a steep mountain side
or against seven others on a 250m
dirt track, setting the pace in a pack
of more than 100, pushing the limit
of endurance in an epic race though
technical singletrack or battling the
cold and wet weather through mud
pits and over barriers, the adrenaline
is undeniable, and BC’s got it all.
The national and international
crowd will converge on BC this summer
as the province will host two
Canada Cup mountain bike races, the
first at Sun Peaks Mountain Resort
(July 6–7) and then in Whistler Black-
comb (August 17–18) as the resort
town makes its comeback to the national
calendar in 2013. Downhillers
will gather at the Panorama Mountain Resort
on the July 13-14 weekend to decide this year’s
Canadian Mountain Bike Downhill Champion.
Tour de Delta’s UCI 1.2 Road Race (July 7) is
sure to be a highlight of the BC Superweek by
bringing additional international cyclists to the
region. Finally, Abbotsford will host a Canada
Cup BMX race (August 31), while the ‘cross
elite will contest back to back the Canadian
Cyclo-cross Championships on November 30
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and the UCI C2 Cyclo-cross race on December
1 in Surrey.
Racers will have plenty of opportunities
to train for these high profile competitions by
entering a variety of grassroot, regional and
provincial events across the province.
raCinG
can be garnered in what should be a tight
competition for the overall title, leader’s plate
and jersey that come with it. Winners will be
declared at the finals on September 22 at the
Ridge Meadows track. In addition to the BC
Cup Series title, local riders will compete for
the provincial crown at the Provincial BMX
Championships on August 31 in Abbotsford.
Right: Catharine Pendrel (BC) leads Emily Batty (ON) at the 2012 ‘Cross Nationals. Left: Exciting and rewarding, the Tour
de White Rock criterium pays big money and attracts some of the best cyclists in North America. Photos by Greg Descantes
BMX tracks in the lower mainland offer
weekly gate practice and excellent club races
(over 100 throughout the summer), giving riders
of all ages and levels multiple opportunities to
pump and jump their way to the top. All who
dream of racing like a pro are welcome to test
their skills on the Abbotsford BMX Supercross
start hill during gate practice nights. Those
tracks will later be featured in the popular
nine-event BC Cup Series where coveted points
While the Junior and Elite racers will be going
down the Supercross start hill and tackling the
pro lines, with its huge jumps and technical
rhythm section, the other classes will run from
the regular start gate.
For those looking to crank their adrenaline
level up with some off-road jumping and bike
handling skills in a close eight-rider deep
sprint that doesn’t last more than 60 seconds
per round, then BMX is where you will need
to be this summer.
British Columbia is known worldwide for its
amazing mountain biking trails and the locals
are treated to them daily. The 2013 season is
already underway and opened with the first
BC winter downhill race at Silver Star at the
beginning of March,
which saw riders push
their bike handling
skills to the limit down
the resort’s main run,
Milky Way. Until the
snow clears the action
moves to lower
altitude for local races
such as the Island Cup
Series on Vancouver
Island and the SORCE/
SHED Twoonie Series
presented at the Delta
Watershed and the
South Surrey Bike Park.
The classics such
as The Coaster (April
From beginners to elite racers, all can enjoy
the velodrome.
27–28), Westcoast Super D (May 5), Salty Dog
XC (May 12), and the Unicorn 5000 (May 26)
will showcase some of the best singletrack the
province has to offer. For racers who would
rather shuttle up than climb up, the popular
BC Cup Downhill Series will visit six communities
starting in Kamloops with Race the Ranch
(June 1-2), then move on to Sun Peaks for the
dual sanctioned Canada Cup (XC and DH) /
BC Cup DH on July 6 and 7.
The July 27 and 28 weekend event at Silver
Star will have riders dropping in to Dag’s
Downhill to beat the clock and claim the title
of BC Provincial DH Champion. Golden, just
a few kilometers from the Alberta border, will
host the Western Open (August 3–4), also a BC
Cup Series event, where participants’ endurance
and stamina will be put to the test on the
second longest race course in the series. The
Monster Mile Downhill Championships at
Mount Washington Alpine Resort on August
24–25 will host the longest BC Cup race, and
for the last stop of the series, racers will head
across the province to Fernie Alpine Resort.
There they will attack the course from top to
bottom, chasing the last few points needed to
claim the title of BC Cup DH Champion.
More than off-road, British Columbia
hosts some of the highest level of
road racing competitions in the country.
Regional races such as the Escape
Velocity Spring Series, Victoria Cycling
League’s Spring Series, the Mid-Island
Velo Association Summer Series or the
Prince George club races are perfect to
shake off the winter cobwebs. A plethora
of mid-week criterium, time trial, road
race and hill climbs are presented by
clubs such as Sydney Velo, Escape
Velocity and Coastal Race Club weekly.
Early road races include Barry’s
Roubaix (April 7), a play on a french
spring classic and Race the Ridge stage
race on April 27–28. The heart of the season
kicks off with The Robert Cameron
Law Cycling Series which will be hosting the
2013 Elite Provincial Championships on June 2
in Victoria. Under 19 racers will then head over
to the Comox Valley for the first ever Youth
and Junior Provincial Road Championships
presented as part of the VIPYRS Youth Stage
Race the weekend of June 8-9.
The action then moves into July with the
premier series of races in the country — BC
Superweek. The weeklong event kicks off with
the Tour de Delta’s three-day stage race (July
5-7), which will include for the first time an
international 1.2 rated road race. After a day
off, racers will find themselves at the UBC
Grand Prix (July 9) before heading to historical
Gastown for one of the most challenging and
exciting events: The
Global Relay Gastown
Grand Prix on July
10, where a crowd of
40,000 will be watching
their every move.
Burnaby’s Heights
neighborhood will
then host a criterium
on July 11 before BC Superweek
moves on to
the Tour of White Rock
for the second threeday
race that includes
a hill climb, criterium
and road race.
The road and track
season will draw to
a close with the presentation of the last two
Provincial Championships — the Time Trial
on July 20–21 on Vancouver Island and the BC
Provincial Track Championships on August
23–24, presented by the Greater Victoria Velodrome
Association.
To extend the season as long as possible, cyclocross
will test everyone’s entire repertoire of
bike handling skills in a fun, short and weather
defiant way with multiple regional ‘cross races
including the Cross-on-the-Rocks Series, Interior
Cross Series and the Lower Mainland Series
in preparation for the National Championships
at the end of November.
Are you excited? We are! We’ll see you soon.
For more information on racing in BC and
schedule updates go to www.cyclingbc.net or
follow us on twitter at @raceinbc.

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events
April
apr 13–14: spokane Bike swap
Spokane, WA. At Spokane County Fair and Expo
Center. Buy, sell, trade. Proceeds from the event
will be used to further the efforts of the Friends of
the Centennial Trail. spokanebikeswap.com
apr 20–23: filmed by Bike festival
Portland, 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 fair
Seattle, WA. Pedaler’s Fair is an annual marketplace
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
Challenge
Puget 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 Breakfast
Seattle, WA. Gathering of the cycling community
to prepare for Bike to Work. Non-ticketed fundraising
event. Donations of $75. Peter Verbrugge,
Cascade Bicycle Club, 206-517-4826, cascade.org
may 4: alice awards & auction Party
Portland, 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
CamPs
April
apr 24–aug 28: track development
Class
Portland, 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 Camp
Maupin, 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
Bmx
MAy
may 18: usaC elite Bmx nationals
Chula Vista, CA. USA Cycling, usacycling.org
may 25–26: BC Cup #3/4
Surrey, BC. actionbmx.com
multisPort
April
apr 6: apple Capital spring duathlon
Wenatchee, 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, 509-754-6361,
rideviciouscycle.com
apr 13: redmond rainman triathlon
Redmond, 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, 253.245.9240,
trifreak.com
apr 13: squak mountain trail run
Issaquah, WA. 12km, half-marathon, marathon,
and 50km distances. Special prize to reach the
top first. Start/finish at Squak Mountain Trailhead.
Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing LLC,
425-301-7009, 4thdimensionracing.com/duathlon
apr 14: Cherry Blossom
fitness festival
The Dalles, OR. Duathlon (5km, 30km, 5km) and
half marathon. Spectacular course on closed
pathways. Duathlon starts at Columbia Gorge
Discovery 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 duathlon
Enumclaw, 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, 14.4mile
bike, 3.8-mile run. BuDu Racing,
206-920-3983, buduracing.com
apr 28: Peaks to Prairie
adventure race
Billings, MT. From Beartooth Mountains to Yellowstone
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 run
Issaquah, WA. Distances: 5 miles, half and full
marathon and 50km. Start/finish at Grand Ridge
Trailhead. Double and singletrack. Roger Michel,
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 Magnuson
Park. Min $100 fundraising. Laura Sanford,
206-512-3283,
lung.org/pledge-events/wa/seattle-walk-fy13
may 11: elk Beaver ultras
Victoria, 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 run
Grand 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 relay
Mazama, 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 and
awards 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. Diane Dagneau,
Quesnel Triathlon Assoc., 250-992-7783,
barkervillerushrelay.com
may 18: oregon trail sprint triathlon
North 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. 541-388-0002,
mbsef.org
may 18: the Great urban race
Seattle, WA. Teams of two solve twelve clues. Wild
city adventure and fun challenges while discovering
Seattle. Start noon at Jillian’s Seattle. Limit 500
teams. The Great Urban Race, 773-687-4595,
greaturbanrace.com
may 18: troika triathlon
Spokane, WA. 33rd annual. Half-Ironman distance
(1.2 / 56 / 13.1 miles) at Medical Lake’s Waterfront
Park. Scott Ward, troikatriathlon.com
may 25: soaring eagle trail run
Samamish, WA. Distances: 5 & 10 miles, marathon
and 50km. Goes from Pipeline Trails to multiple
singletrack trails. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension
Racing LLC, 425-301-7009,
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 Mueller, BuDu Racing, 206-920-3983,
buduracing.com
may 26: Coeur d’alene marathon
Coeur D’Alene, ID. Multiple age groups for men,
women and wheelchair categories. No handcranks,
handcycles, strollers or dogs allowed. Time
limit: 7 hours. Half-marathon and 5km also available.
Coeur d’Alene Marathon, 509-953-9924,
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, 541-323-0964,
happygirlsrun.com
may 26: onion man triathlon
Walla 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 Games
Antelope, OR. Adventure race includes sprint, run,
biking, geocaching, off-road triathlon, chariot race,
zip-lining, climbing and more over a 3-day weekend.
Teams of 7 members. wildcanyongames.org
mtB series
BC Cup dh series
May 4–5; Jun 29–30; Jul 27–28; Aug 3–4, 17–18,
24–25, 30–Sep 1
Various, BC. 7-event series. Cumulative based on
points. Tara Mowat, Cycling BC, 604-737-3034,
cyclingbcmtb.ca
BC Cup xC series
Apr 6
Tentative dates. Series of 5 events raced throughout
BC. Tara Mowat, 604-737-3034, cyclingbc.net
BC Grassroots series
Apr 27–28; May 5, 12, 26; Jul 21
DH and XC series. 3 events each. Tara Mowat,
604-737-3034, cyclingbc.net
fat tire revolution series
Apr 20–21; May 4, 18; Jun 1, 15, 29–30; Jul
13, 27–28
Various, WA. FTR. 11-event series in Western
Washington. Point system determines overall. Jake
Maedke, 509-754-6361, rideviciouscycle.com
island Cup series dh
Apr 21; May 19; Jun 8–9
Vancouver 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.
islandcupseries.com
knobby tire series
Apr 13; May 11; Jun 8, 15; Jul 28; Aug 10
Various, ID. Series of 6 events. Overall standings
calculated on points, counting the 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 Cup
Apr 5–7, 25–28; May 17–19; Jun 21–23; Jul 12–14;
Aug 2–4; Sep 6–8
Various. Series of 7 DH events. Overall calculated
on 5 best results. USA Cycling sanctioned.
nwcup.com
nw epic series
May 11; Jun 8; Aug 24
Various, 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 there’s a tie - 3rd race
results decide. Roger Michel, 4th Dimension Racing
LLC, 425-301-7009, NWEpicSeries.com
oregon enduro series
May 25–26; Jun 8–9; Jul 13–14; Sep 6–8
Various, 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; Apr 7, 27–28; May 11, 18–19, 26; Jun
2–3, 15, 23; Jul 6
Various, OR. Series of 10 XC races, with points
awarded to overall series winner. Best 5 results
counts (top 4 for junior), ties decided on placement
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.
Mike Ripley, oregonxcseries.org
trailblazer all mountain series -
fvmBa
Apr 20; Jun 2, 22; Jul 14
Various, 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 high school
Cycling league
Apr 7, 28; May 5, 19
4 events for high school participants. Team (Division
I and II) and individual classification. Division I
score based on top 8 point earners, Division II top
4. Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773, washingtonmtb.org
west side mtB series
Feb 17; Mar 3, 10, 24; Apr 7, 14; May 5
Various, WA. 7-event series. Points awarded to
each finisher. Best 5 out of 7 results count for overall.
U12, U-19, 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 at Maple Valley race. Rory Muller,
260-920-3983, buduracing.com
mtB weekly
tuesday
Cumberland Cup
May 28–September 24
Cumberland, BC. 5 races and the Fall Classic,
courses will vary each race. Race starts at 6:30pm.
unitedridersofcumberland.com
wednesday
wood river Cup
May 29–June 26
Hailey, 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
thursday
duthie hill xC tt series
May 16–August 22
Issaquah, WA. Race every 2nd 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 series
May 16–30
Cascade 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 races
May 2–October 24
Whistler, BC. Weekly races around Whistler area,
see website for location. Open to everyone. Top 3
recognized weekly. Races put on by various businesses
and the apres is not to be missed. WORCA,
worca.com
mtB raCinG
April
apr 5–7: nw Cup #1
Port 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 #1
Surrey, BC. Tentative date. XC race. Great family
spectator event – easy urban access. Good climbing
with tight and windy technical singletrack. Part
of BC Cup XC Series. SORCE, sorcebikeclub.org
apr 6: mudslinger - hC & super d
Blodgett, OR. Against the clock race starting at
noon for the 2.2-mile hillclimb with 820’ of climbing
and 2.5-mile Super D with 1000’ of descending.
Mike Ripley, 541-225-7946,
mudslingerevents.com
apr 7: duncan xC
Duncan, BC. Part of Island Cup Series XC.
islandcupseries.com
apr 7: mudslinger - oxCs #2
Blodgett, 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: wash. hs league - race #1
Lakewood, WA. Cross-country at Fort Steilacoom
Park. See race series for details. Lisa Miller,
206-291-7773, washingtonmtb.org
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 #1
Boise, 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.
Part of Knobby Tire Series. Knobby Tire Series,
knobbytireseries.com
apr 14: Cumberland xC
Cumberland, 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 18–21: sea otter Classic
Monterey, CA. North America’s season opener.
Short track on Friday. Downhill Saturday-Sunday.
XC and Dual Slalom Friday-Sunday. 800-218-8411,
seaotterclassic.com
apr 20–21: lions st & Beezley
Burn - ftr #1/2
Ephrata, WA. Series kick off. Saturday Lions ST,
Sunday Beezley Brun XC on challenging, desertlike
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: traiblazer series #1
Mission, BC. At Heritage Park. Enduro race. See
race series for details. Karla Stowards, FVMBA,
fvmba.com
apr 21: Cumberland dh
Cumberland, BC. Flowy and smooth, spectator
friendly. Shuttle on race day. Part of Island Cup
Series DH. United Riders of Cumberland,
islandcupseries.com
apr 21: Cobble hill xC
Duncan, BC. Tentative date. Part of Island Cup
Series XC. islandcupseries.com
apr 25–28: nw Cup #2
Port 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 #3
McCubbins 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 Coaster
Roberts 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
apr 28: wash. hs league - race #2
JBLM, WA. Battle on the Base cross-country at Joint
Base Lewis McChord. See race series for details.
Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773, washingtonmtb.org
MAy
may 4: Beacon and legs - ftr #3
Spokane, 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 #1
Kamloops, BC. At Kamloops Bike Ranch. Intermediate
level course with U15 friendly sections. Citizen
and US riders welcome. Short shuttle on paved
road. Part of BC Cup DH Series. Henry Pejril, Kamloops
Performance Cycling Center, 250-828-2783,
mountainbike.cyclingbc.net
may 5: Coast hills Classic
Newport, OR. Gorgeous ocean views, sick downhill,
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: wash. hs league - race #3
Graham, WA. New Frontier MTB classic crosscountry
at Frontier Park. See race series for details.
Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773, washingtonmtb.org
may 5: west Coast super d
Balcarra, BC. 2.25km long. Estimated finish time
12-15 minutes. Lots of singletrack on this improved
course. Part of BC Grassroots Series. Gordon Longden,
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 #4
Bend, OR. Oregon’s biggest MTB race. Great mix
of fun singletrack, double track and fire roads.
Many trails usually not open to public. Tandem category.
Part of Oregon XC Classic Series - OXCS.
Kevin Gorman, 888-759-2453, webcyclery.com
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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. Part of Knobby Tire Series. Knobby Tire
Series, knobbytireseries.com
may 11: ore Crusher
Squamish, 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 #1
Port 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 scratch Gravel
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 #3
Port Angeles, WA. At Dry Hill. 3-day event. Part of
NW Cup. N-Dub, nwcup.com
may 18: 12 hrs of disco
Salmon, ID. 8-mile mostly singletrack course. Solo,
2- and 4-person categories. Benefits Salmon’s
Youth Employment Program. Max Lohmeyer,
208-756-7613, ridesalmon.com
may 18: echo valley rally - ftr #4
Chelan, 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. Saturday:
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 Park
Eagle, ID. Cross-country. Wild Rockies,
wildrockiesracing.com
may 18–19: williams lake Peel out
Williams Lake, BC. 2-day event includes 5’ downhill
and 15’ enduro-style race. Williams Lake Cycling
Club, ridethecariboo.ca
may 19: duncan dh
Duncan, 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 hammer
Kalispell, 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 19: wash. hs league - race #4
Washougal, WA. Washougal MX Challenge at
Washougal Motocross Park. See race series for
details. Lisa Miller, 206-291-7773,
washingtonmtb.org
may 24: nimby fifty
Pemberton, 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
Championship
Vancouver, BC. 604-737-3034, cyclingbc.net
may 25–26: oregon enduro #1 -
hood river
Hood 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
12 - Bicycle Paper April 2013
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 technical
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 5000
Kamloops, 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
mtB tourinG
MAy
may 18: Bird fest rides
Leavenworth, WA. Tentative date.
Birding by bicycle. Christine or James Munly, Das
Rad Haus and Der Sportsmann, 509-548-5615,
dasradhaus.com
road weekly
monday
monday Pir
April 15–August 26
Portland, OR. For all Masters 30+ men and women
of any age/ability, including Juniors. At PIR. 5 categories.
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. Registration
at start/finish line at 5pm, first race 6:15pm.
GC at the end of each month. William Laubernds,
503-545-9083, racemondaynight.com
tuesday
Baddlands twilight series
April 9–August 27
Spokane, WA. All races start 6pm, registration
open 4:45pm. Event and location varies each
week. Yellow centerline 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 series
March 19–August 27
Kent, 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 tt
April 30–August 27
Sidney, 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 series
April 16–June 11
Wenatchee, WA. Tentative dates. Series of 5
events raced every second week. Low key selftimed
event. Fill-in info on sign-up sheet before and
after. Course open 5-7pm. No drafting. Aero and
standard divisions. Points system top 10 at each
event. Overall based on points. Wenatchee Valley
Velo, bikewenatchee.org
swiCa Criterium series
May 14–July 9
Boise, 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. Kurt Holzer, 208-890-3118,
idahobikeracing.org
tuesday Pir
April 16–August 27
Portland, 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
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 available.
William Laubernds, 503-545-9083, obra.org
twilight tt series
May 7–28
Coburg, 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 Championship
May 7–August 27
Vancouver, 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
Calendar
wednesday
mt. tabor series
May 29–July 3
Portland, 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
5:50pm. Benefits the Oregon Food Bank - up to $3
discount if you bring canned food. Clark Ritchie,
503-936-2575, mttaborseries.com
thursday
CrC Coastal Challenge series
May 2–August 29
Richmond, BC. 1.4km criterium flat course at Riverside
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. Prices for
3 deep on overall in each category. Todd Hansen,
Coastal Race Club, 604-788-1873,
coastalraceclub.com
iCe tt / hC series
May 16–August 21
Pocatello, ID. Time Trials are flat, hill climb is up
either Scout Mountain or Pebble Mountain. Brya
Gee, 208-406-8477, idahocycling.com
PGCC series
April 25–September 8
Prince 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 series
April 4–25
Portland, OR. 4-event series presented at Washington
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 series
April 4–August 29
Seattle, WA. Short 0.8-mile raindrop-shaped loop
in the park. Very good pavement, 200m hill each
lap, 140-degree turn. Race directions vary. Registration
on race day only. Opens at 4:30pm, first
start at 5pm, last at 7pm. Nightly cash and primes.
Points 6 deep. David Douglas, pvelo@comcast.net
road series
as the raven flies tt
Mar 23, 30; May 25
Corvallis, 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 series
May 4, 11, 18
Forest 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 counter clockwise,
#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 - BCmCa
Apr 27, 28; May 18–20, 26; Jun 9, 29–30; Jul
13–14, 19–21, 27–28; Aug 4–5, 11, 17, 25; Sep 1
Various, 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 series
Apr 7, 13
Various, WA. 2-event series that includes the
hardest, 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. Alan Jacob,
Spokane Rocket Velo, 509-270-8347,
info@spokanerocketvelo.com
George’s spring series - Gss
Apr 14, 28; May 5
Boise, 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 only. Prizes to
top 3 in GC. Online registration only. Mike Cooley,
208-343-3782, georgescycles.com
inland road race series - irrs
May 11; Jun 9, 29; Jul 27; Aug 25
Spokane, 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.
spokanerocketvelo.com
oBra women’s Prestige series
Apr 13, 27; May 11, 25; Jun 9, 16; Jul 6, 14;
Aug 17, 23–25
Various, OR. Series of 10 events. Only Senior
women score points at Banana Belt, Rainier RR,
Montinore RR and Giro di Portland. Kenji Sagahara,
OBRA, obra.org
oregon Cup
Apr 13, 27; May 11; Jun 16; Jul 6–7, 14, 28; Aug 17
Various, 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
only RR counts. Kenji Sagahara, OBRA,
obra.org/oregon_cup
seattle road development series
Apr 14; May 4–5; Jun 1–2, 16; Jul 4, 19–21, 21
Various, 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, tie breaker on
highest placing. WSBA, wsbaracing.org
uCa Premier Points series
Apr 6, 13, 20, 27; May 11, 17–19, 31–Jun 2; Jun
8, 8, 15, 29; Jul 6, 27; Aug 3, 17–18, 24
Various, UT. Season-long points series administered
by the Utah Cycling Association. Consists of
weekend races. Points calculated for all licensed
category riders and abilities. Mike Hansen,
utahcycling.com
volkl Category 4 women’s series
Mar 30; Apr 14, 27; May 11; Jun 8, 15; Jul 27;
Aug 17
Various, 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 recommended.
Martha Walsh, wsbaracing.com
wsBa Beginner women’s series
Mar 16, 23; Apr 5–6
Various, 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.
WSBA, wsbaracing.org
wsBa masters Barr
May 4–5; Aug 11
Various, WA. Best all around road rider for Masters
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 Championships events, top 10 at other races.
Only active WSBA members can score points.
wsbaracing.com
road raCinG
April
apr 5–6: husky omnium
North Bend, WA. Collegiate event. Part of WSBA
Beginner Women’s Series. University of WA
Cycling Team, huskycycling.org
apr 6–7: tour of ontario
Ontario, OR. Exciting 2-day, 3-stage race on border
of Oregon and Idaho. Malheur Butt TT, historic
Union Pacific Train Depot Criterium and Ontario
Heights Circuit Race. Bring 53x11, it’s going to go
fast. John Rogers, 208-284-9671,
thetourofontario.com
apr 6: vance Creek rr
Elma, WA. 13.5-mile loop includes narrow European-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 roubaix
Pitt 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 roubaix
Frenchtown, 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 rr
Pedee, 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 race
Bozeman, MT. Collegiate event. Start 9am.
apr 13: ronde van Palouse
Spangle, 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 13: tax day Circuit race
Inkom, ID. Circuit race, start/finish in Inkom. 1.2mile
neutral roll out of town, followed by 4.5-mile
rolling to circuit (7.3 miles). Specified number of
laps, followed by half lap to finish at top of hill.
Climb per lap is 750’. Part of UCA Premier Points
Series. Bryan Gee, Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts,
208-406-8477, idahocycling.com
apr 14: Jason Broome tt - Gss #1
Boise, 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 Criterium
Seattle, 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 race
Walla 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/ui
Moscow, ID. Collegiate event. Start 9am.
509-963-3516
apr 20: Piece of Cake rr
Amity, 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 Boise
Boise, ID. Group hill(s) climb. georgescycles.com
apr 27: BC masters series #1/2
Mill 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 festival
Maupin, 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 roubaix
Eugene, OR. 13-mile loop with 1.5-mile dirt/gravel
section, smooth and mostly flat otherwise. Registration
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 rr
Brady, WA. Mostly flat with a few rolling hills. 18mile
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 #3
Maple 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 #2
Nampa, 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 ride
Seattle, 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 Junior (501 C). Fisher Plumbing Cycling
Team, jetcityvelo.com
apr 28: willamette Gran fondo
Monroe, OR. Two distances in the heart of the
Willamette Valley: 116-mile Gran, 55-mile Medio.
Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-225-7946,
mudslingerevents.com
MAy
may 1–5: sram tour of the Gila
Silver City, NM. Offering 8 categories. A 5-day
stage race for UCI Men; women Pro1/2; 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 nationals
Odgen, UT. Chad Sperry, Breakaway Promotions,
541-296-8908, usacycling.org
may 4: ankeny road race
Ankeny, OR. New date - Staged at Jefferson HS.
Loop around the Ankenny Wildlife Refuge. Kurt
Haas, 503-362-0370, knehaas@msn.com
may 4: Banana Belt i
Hagg Lake, OR. See race series for details.
Jeff Mitchem, 503-233-3636, pedalevent.com
may 4–5: tour de Bloom
Wenatchee, 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 Development
Series. Steve Johnston, Wenatchee Valley
Velo, 509-670-8720, bikewenatchee.org

may 5: emmett-roubaix rr - Gss #3
Boise, 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 series
Kent, WA. wsbaracing.org
may 11: Banana Belt ii
Hagg 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 rr
Championships
Emmett, ID. Vernon Padaca, Team Dobbiaco,
208-794-0439, teamdobbiaco.com
may 11: liberty road race #1
Spokane, 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
Challenge
Hillsboro, 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 rr
Ravensdale, 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, DuBu 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 series
Kent, WA. wsbaracing.org
may 17–18: idaho tt festival
Boise, 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 Bobs Bicycles, 208-284-9671,
teamrace.obccwd.com
may 18: Banana Belt iii
Hagg Lake, OR. See race series for details. Jeff
Mitchem, 503-233-3636, pedalevent.com
may 18–20: BC masters series #4/7
Kamloops, 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 race
Enumclaw, 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 series
Kent, WA. wsbaracing.org
may 25: as the raven flies -
long tt #3
Amity, OR. See race series for details. Kevin Nichols,
971-237-1206, obra.org
may 25: Bend don’t Break
Bend, OR. Relatively flat, well-paved 9.9-mile
circuit with a few rolling hills and a fast, sprint finish.
Number of laps varies according to category.
Open to all categories, no separate Junior category.
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 Challenge
Portland, 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 tt
TBD, ID. Rudy Estrada, 208-713-3705,
idahobikeracing.org
may 25: lewis & Clark ultra 12/24
Vancouver, 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: twin falls Criterium
Twin Falls, ID. Rick Greenawald, 208-316-6176,
idahobikeracing.org
may 25–27: usaC Pro nationals
Chattanooga, TN. Road and TT. USA Cycling,
usacycling.org
may 26: BC masters series #8
Metchosin, 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 tt
Portland, OR. Smooth, flat pavement at PIR. All
categories, tandems welcome. Nick Blacklock,
503-821-6034, obra.org
may 27: mt. tabor Circuit race
Portland, 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
Championships
Victoria, 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
road tourinG
April
apr 6: Peace Populaire 100
Fort St. John, BC. Open to all. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs,
250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca
apr 6: sir alternate 300 Brevet
Olympia, 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 300
Richaland, 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 Populaire
TBD, WA. RUSA sanctioned. Everyone welcome.
Seattle Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org
apr 13: Peace Populaire 150
Fort St. John, BC. Open to all. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs,
250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca
apr 14: 200km Brevet
Steveston, 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 week
Wenatchee, WA. Monday - 600km. Wednesday
- 300km. Friday - 400km. Saturday - 200km. Sunday
- 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 Brevet
Kamloops, BC. 200km randonneur event.
Start 7am. Bob Boonstra, BC Randonneurs,
250-828-2869, randonneurs.bc.ca
apr 20–21: hot springs ride
Ravalli, 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.
Return through scenic Camas Prairie (41 miles).
Diane Norem, Missoulians On Bicycles,
406-728-4126, missoulabike.org
apr 20: the hills are alive
Victoria, 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 Capes
Hillsboro, 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 sampler
Wenatchee, WA. Looking for dry roads and clear
skies? Saturday 105 miles, Sunday 55 miles. Greg
Sneed, 206-719-8608, redmondcyclingclub.org
apr 21: Cherry of a ride
The 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: Pre-season Century
Bend, OR. 100-mile supported ride from Bend to
Pineville and back. One long climb, many small
Calendar
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: rhonde van Boise
Boise, 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 spring
Fort 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. Checkin
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 27–28: whatcom wamble
Fort 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: larry kemp memorial ride
Seattle, 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 Junior (501 C). Fisher Plumbing Cycling
Team, jetcityvelo.com
apr 28: lilac Century & family
ride
Spokane, WA. 20th annual. 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 Century
Salem, OR. 62-mile route goes over back roads
from State Capitol Mall through Keizer to Champoeg
State Park and back. Snacks, fruit, refreshments
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 minutes?
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 fondo
Monroe, OR. Two distances in the heart of the
Willamette Valley: 116 mile Gran, 55 mile Medio.
Mike Ripley, Mudslinger Events, 541-225-7946,
mudslingerevents.com
MAy
may 3–5: fleche nw
Various, WA. ACP sanctioned. Josh Morse, Seattle
Int’l Randonneurs, seattlerando.org
may 3–5: fleche Pacifique
Various, 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 Climb
Camano 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,
570-241-9837, vbc-usa.com
may 4: tour de frog
Milton-Freewater, OR. 4 options: 25-, 50-, 75-, or
100-mile rides. Start/finish at Yantis park. Lunch
stop at Whitman Mission Historic Site. Extend your
lunch break and enjoy free tour of historic site and
museum. Eric Jensen, Eastern Oregon Sports Training
LLC, 541-969-9724, eosportstraining.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 ruins,
experience a different culture. Danelle Laidlaw,
877-606-2453, tourtk.com
may 10–13: hood river weekend
Hood River, OR. 4th annual. Choose from multiple
routes and level of difficulties with fantastic scenery.
Need to be RCC club member. Sue Matthews,
Redmond Cycling Club, redmondcyclingclub.org
may 11: 300km Brevet
Kamloops, BC. Brookmere, Logan Lake. Start 6am.
Bob Goodison, BC Randonneurs, 250-675-2879,
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 Watson
Children’s Shelter. Watson Children’s Shelter,
watsonchildrensshelter.org
may 11: Coast 400
TBA, 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, 509-783-5897,
inlandempirecentury.org
may 11–12: highway to hell
Victoria, BC. 400km brevet starts in Victoria and
heads north on Vancouver Island through many
island communities following eastern shore of Salish
Sea. At Union Bay (200km) the route returns to
Victoria. Mike Croy, BC Randonneurs,
250-385-2769, randonneurs.bc.ca
may 11: le Petit tour de Peace
Fort St. John, BC. 300km brevet from Fort St.
John to Hope, Chetwynd, and back to Fort St.
John. Wim Kok, BC Randonneurs, 250-785-4589,
randonneurs.bc.ca
may 11: lewis County historical
Bicycle ride
Chehalis, 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. Mazie Schlickeiser, Chehalis/Centralia
Optimists, 360-262-9647,
LCHR.CycleLewisCounty.org
may 11: may 200
TBA, OR. 200km event. RUSA sanctioned. Oregon
Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org
may 11: oregon Cycling Challenge
Hillsboro, OR. 30-, 60- and 120-mile rides that
showcase the beautiful Willamette Valley and rugged
Oregon coastline. Fully supported. Also 200-
and 400-mile races. Part of RAAM Challenge. Rick
Boethling, Race Across America, 720-381-6053,
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 2k Parade for
People through the park. Start/finish at Armitage
Park. Pizza, beer, live music, bike demonstrations
and more. Fully supported. Benefits OSLP. Celeste
Peterson, Oregon Supported Living Program,
541-343-4196, 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, American
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. Jamie Wells,
Skagit Bicycle Club, 360-631-9117,
skagitspringclassic.org
may 11–12: stokr
Libby, MT. 2-day loop tour in scenic western Montana.
Homemade food, no traffic, fantastic community
support. Benefits Kootenai Valley Partners
Habitat for Humanity. Limit 400. Lottery reg.
Susie Rice, 406-293-2441, stokr.org
may 11: tour des engineers
Whidbey Island, WA. Spend the day with likeminded
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 11: women’s living the
dream ride
Snohomish, 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 12: rhody Bike tour
Port Townsend, WA. Canceled for 2013. Pete
Sexton, Port Townsend Bicycle Association,
360-379-1295, ptbikes.org
may 15: ride of silence
Various. 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
weekend
Yakima, 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 day
Various. Ride your bike to work. Stop at any of the
commuter booths along the way. Check with your
local clubs and bike shops. bikeleague.org
may 18–19: 400km Brevet
TBD, WA. Mike Norman, Seattle Int’l Randonneurs,
seattlerando.org
may 18: 400km Brevet
TBD, BC. 300km brevet starts at 6am. Andy
Reimer, BC Randonneurs, 604-521-6064, randonneurs.bc.ca
may 18: Cycle for independence
Boise, 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 Brew
Woodinville, 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 1000
White 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 Beach
Portland, 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 kids
Rupert, 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 200
TBD, 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. Dave Purcell, CrimeStoppers,
crimestoppersyakco.org
may 19–25: epic Bike 5
national Parks
Zion Nat’l Park, UT. 5 National parks and scenic
byways in 6 days. Zion National Park, Bryce
National Park, Grand Staircase Escalante National
Monument, Capitol Reef National Park and Lake
Powell. Richard Merrick, Cycling Escapes,
714-267-4591, CyclingEscapes.com
may 19: tour de Cure - spokane
Spokane, 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 week
Chemainus, 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, 250-385-2769,
randonneurs.bc.ca
Family Friendly Ride or Event
Supports Bicycle Alliance of WA
Supports Bicycle Transportation Alliance
of OR
Commercial Tour
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Enjoy the scenery during the BCRD Sawtooth Century in Ketchum, Idaho, on
August 24. Photos courtesy of BCRD Sawtooth Century / Dev Khalsa
may 20: le Grand tour de Peace
Fort St John, BC. 400km brevet. Wim Kok, BC
Randonneurs, 250-785-4589, randonneurs.bc.ca
may 24–27: Columbia Gorge
loaded tour
Vancouver, 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, 360-449-0804,
pwtc.com
may 25–26: 400km Brevet
Penticton, 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.org
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: make the dash Count
Prosser, WA. 10-, 20- & 50-mile rides, wine tasting,
BBQ, silent auction, kids events and running race.
Visit this beautiful wine region. Life is not a dress
rehearsal, so make your dash count! Raises funds
for at-risk youth. Make the Dash Count Foundation,
makethedashcount.com
may 25–26: ride for Gold
Chemainus, BC. 600km brevet. Start 7am in Chemainus.
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 refreshments,
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 kirkland
Kirkland, WA. Renowned for its scenic and challenging
routes (40, 60, or 100 miles), delicious
food and more. Great support and hills! Staged
at Kirkland Marina Park. Benefit KITH’s work
to assist Eastside families facing homelessness.
Christine Rose, KITH Cares!, 425-576-9531 x 104,
7hillskirkland.org
may 30–Jun 3: eastern
washington tour
Chelan, 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 ride
Grand 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.com
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June
Jun 1: 3 rivers race against domestic
violence
La Grande, OR. 69- and 100-mile rides circling the
beautiful Grande Ronde Valley in eastern Oregon.
Raises money to fight domestic violence. Start at
Riverside Park between 6-10am. Also family ride. Tshirt
and BBQ. Mary Ellen LaBerge, 541-377-3175,
3riversrace.com
Jun 1–3: 600km Brevet
Vancouver, BC. Start 7am. Luis Bernhardt, BC
Randonneurs, 778-885-1813, randonneurs.bc.ca
Jun 1: apple Century ride
Wenatchee, WA. 26th annual. Start at Walla
Walla Point Park, winds through the orchards and
vineyards of Cashmere, Dryden, and Leavenworth
to Lake Wenatchee. 25, 50 and 100 miles, fully
supported. Alice Thompson, Wenatchee Sunrise
Rotary, 509-663-1112, applebikeride.com
Jun 1: high tide ride
Anacortes, WA. Fully supported, beautiful ride
on Fidalgo Island with breathtaking views of the
Skagit flats and San Juan Islands. 25, 50 or 75
miles begin/end at the Anacortes Waterfront
Festival at 8am. 5-mile family ride. Benefits North
Islands Young Life. Liz Jenkins, North Islands Young
Life, 360-840-8778, hightideride.com
Jun 1–2: ms Bike - fraser valley
Grape escape
Langley, BC. 2-day ride through Fraser Valley with
visits to great wineries. Start at Sandman Langley
Hotel. Min fundraising $250. Fully supported.
Jason Hulbert, MS Society of Canada,
604-602-3221, mssociety.ca
Jun 1–2: Pedal around a Glacier, eh?
Nelson, BC. A 140 miles (224km) fundraiser ride
over 2 days. Goes from Nelson to Kaslo and New
Denver on day 1, return to Nelson via the Slocan
Valley on day 2. Camping fee, t-shirt, meal, gear
transportation included, fully supported. Lorne
Westnedge, 250-352-7199, fbcnelson.ca
Jun 1: Pioneer Century
Canby, OR. Experience the beauty of the Cascade
foothills and the bucolic farmland of the Champoeg
region. 32, 45, 55, 77, 100 miles on low
traffic roads. Exceptional rest stops, lunch by Chris
King, SAG support. Each loop begins/ ends at
Clackamas Fairgrounds. Ben Schonman, Portland
Wheelmen Touring Club, 503-775-8300, pwtc.com
Jun 1: Portage
Victoria, BC. 200km brevet takes you to Cowichan
Lake. Start 7am. 13.5-hour limit. Steve Mahovlic,
BC Randonneurs, 250-294-0547,
randonneurs.bc.ca
Jun 1–2: valley 600
TBA, OR. 600km, 2-day event. RUSA sanctioned.
Oregon Randonneurs, orrandonneurs.org
Jun 2–7: Bryce and Zion tour
St George, UT. Phenomenally gorgeous Bryce and
Zion National Parks are the perfect place for a
tour. Sunday-Friday. Average 35 miles per day.
All levels. All meals included. Also available 6/16,
9/1, 9/15, and 9/29. Bicycle Adventures,
800-443-6060, bicycleadventures.com
Jun 2: Gorge-us Gals ride
The Dalles, OR. Women-only bike ride in a fun
and gorgeous setting along the Columbia River
Gorge. Choose the 20-, 40- or 60-mile loop and
help brake the cycle of violence. A benefit for
Haven (Help Against Violent Encounters Now).
Tara Koch, Breakaway Promotions, 541-296-2065,
gorge-usgalsride.com
Jun 2: oregon Gran fondo
Cottage Grove, OR. 31-, 71- and 117-mile rides.
Starting at Bohemia Park, showcases rural South
Willamette Valley communities and ancient Siuslaw
National Forest. Competitive and recreational
options. Camping, post race meal. Fully supported.
Pre-reg. only. Steve Cash, Dark30 Sports,
541-505-6060, dark30sports.com
Calendar
Jun 2: Peninsula metric Century
Southworth & Gig Harbor, WA. Challenging ride
on scenic Kitsap Peninsula. Waterfront views, rural
countryside, rolling hills. 40, 62 or 100 miles. 2
start locations: Southworth Ferry Dock or Gig
Harbor. SAG, rest stops, dessert at finish. Daniel E
Jones, Tacoma Wheelmen’s Bicycle Club,
253-815-9061, twbc.org
Jun 2: tour de mason lake
Shelton, WA. Three different courses: 20, 32, or
44 miles. Moderate rolling hills and beautiful scenery.
Check in 8am at Anytime Fitness. Start 9am.
T-shirt, Olympic Mountain ice cream included. Part
of Mason County Forest Festival. Jessica Smith,
360-462-2600, MasonCountyForestFestival.com
Jun 5–9: Central oregon 500+
Bend, OR. Week-long riding adventure featuring 5
of the best centuries in the area. 100km and 100
miles daily. 2 flatter days and 3 more hilly. Supported.
Local guides to lead. Benefits Mt Bachelor
Sports Education Programs. Ride, Eat, Sleep and
Repeat. Molly Kelley, 541-388-0002,
mbsef.org/events/central_oregon_500
Jun 6–10: eastern washington
weekend
Chelan, WA. Advanced 295-mile loop. Beautiful
quiet roads, lush valleys and challenging climbs up
several mountain passes. Ralph & Carol Nussbaum,
Colorado HeartCycle Association, 206-783-6450,
heartcycle.org
Jun 8–9: 600km Brevet
TBA, BC. Richard Blair, BC Randonneurs,
250-372-1873, randonneurs.bc.ca
Jun 8–9: 600km Brevet
TBD, WA. Seattle Int’l Randonneurs,
seattlerando.org
Jun 8: Bob leBow Bike tour
Nampa, ID. 3, 10, 25, 35, 62 and 100 miles winding
through southwestern Idaho’s agricultural area
and Snake River wine region. Fully supported. Benefits
Terry Reilly Health Services Zero Pay Fund.
Start at Nampa High School. Ann Sandven, Terry
Reilly Health Services, 208-467-4431, trhs.org
Jun 8: flying wheels summer Century
Redmond, WA. 25-, 45-, 65-, 100-mile loops, from
rolling to hilly, through the rural area around Lake
Sammamish, Carnation, Fall City and Monroe.
Start/finish at Marymoor Park. Finish line festival
including a New Belgium beer garden. Cascade
Bicycle Club, 206-522-3222, cascade.org
Jun 8: Just for the hill of it
White Bird, ID. 13-mile ride with challenging
switchbacks of the Old White Bird Grade. Begins
at Hammer Creek Rec. Park w/ gentle climb
starting at 1600’ and summiting at 3800’. All ages
welcome. Lunch. Start 9am. Benefits the Hospice
Program of Syringa Hospital & Clinics. Cindy
Higgins, Syringa General Hospital, 208-983-8570,
syringahospital.org
Jun 8: nanaimo Populaire
Nanaimo, BC. 50 and 100km open to all. Gather
at Serious Coffee for the start at 10am. Travel
to Lantzville and Yellow Point. BC Randonneurs,
randonneurs.bc.ca
Jun 8–9: stammpede Bike-a-thon
San Juan Island, WA. A fun, recreational event
that provides riders with a chance to see the San
Juans in a whole new way. Distances varies, something
for all levels. Dinner and breakfast included.
Benefits Stanley Stamm Summer Camp for kids
6-14 who have terminal or chronic illness. 206-
987-2267, seattlechildrens.org/clinics-programs/
stanley-stamm-summer-camp
Jun 8: strawberry Century
Lebanon, OR. Scenery, clean air, low-traffic roads,
food and strawberry dessert at finish. 13-mile
family route, 53-, 72- and 101-mile options. Fully
supported. Benefits Samaritan Lebanon Community
Hospital & Build Lebanon Trails. Start at Lebanon
HS. Courses open 7am. Santiam Spokes, Inc.,
santiamspokes.org
Jun 8: tour of marsh Creek valley
Pocatello, ID. Tentative date. Fully supported ride
in conjunction with Pocatello Riverfest. 25-, 62- or
100-mile rides on roads between Pocatello and
Malad Pass. In memory of Jay Anderson. Mike
Collaer, Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts / Pebble Creek
Ski Race Team, 208-241-0034, idahocycling.com
Jun 9: Bicycle Poker run (BPr)
Bearmouth, MT. Ride on quiet roads with beautiful
scenery. Follow Clark Fork River to Drummond on
the 50-mile ride or continue to Nevada Reservoir
for 100. Top 3 best hands in both rides win money.
BBQ, raffle and prizes at finish. Start at Bearmouth
RV Park. Missoula Lions Club,
missoulalionsclub.org
Jun 9: Gran fondo vernon
Vernon, BC. 100-mile (161km) or 135km loop thru
breathtaking scenery along Kalamalka, Wood, and
Okanagan Lakes and through Armstrong/Spallmucheen
rural areas. 2 start locations (Vernon &
Kelowna), 3 riding group based on group speeds.
Benefits Independent Living Vernon. Gary Horsting,
250-549-4478,
members.shaw.ca/mybike/index.htm
Jun 9–14: Grand illinois trail and
Parks (GitaP)
Dixon, IL. Extended circular tour through northern
Illinois’s canal trails and country roads. Flat to hilly
with mileage between 250 and 490 possible. Fully
supported. Camping at 2 parks along Mississippi
River. Limit 160. Chuck Oestreich, 309-788-1845,
bikelib.org/gitap
Jun 10–Jul 4: Great alaska highway
ride
Dawson Creek, BC. Ultimate wilderness road bike
ride. Bike the entire length of famed Al-Can Hwy
(Alaska Hwy) from Dawson Creek, BC to Delta
Junction, AK. 1,400 miles of spruce forests, glacial
peaks, rivers, lakes, wildflowers & occasional grizzly
bears. Fully supported. Tom, Pedalers Pub &
Grille, 941-981-1398, pedalerspubandgrille.com
Jun 10–21: islands in the Pacific
northwest
Edmonds, WA. An experience for all senses. 12
days of of island hopping including 3 days near
Victoria, BC. Average distance 40 miles per day.
Marty Fink, Bicycle Adventure Club,
541-391-3533, cycleumpqua.com
Jun 13–aug 18: hazon Cross-usa ride
Seattle, WA. 9-week cycling adventure covering
3300 miles through 14 states. Ride to Washington
D.C., or just part of it. Option for 7 or 10 days, 3,
5 or 10 weeks. Wendy Levine, 212-644-2332
ext 332, hazon.org
Jun 14–16: Badlands national Park
tour
Rapid City, SD. 3 days of riding Badlands Loop
Road, among others. 22-44 miles options per day.
Easy to moderate. Jim Books, Dakota Bike Tours,
605-359-5672, dakotabiketours.com
Jun 14–15: Boomer’s legacy ride
Comox, BC. 2-day, 250km ride raises awareness
and funds for Boomer’s Legacy. Gorgeous setting
winding along the Inland Island Hwy from Comox
to Victoria. Follows the ocean right to the heart of
BC’s capital city. Boomer’s Legacy,
boomerslegacy.ca
Jun 15–18: 1000 Brevet
Victoria, BC. Course to be announced. Start 6am.
Maximum time limit 75hrs. Mark Ford, BC Randonneurs,
250-595-6790, randonneurs.bc.ca
Jun 15: 200km Brevet
TBD, BC. Start 7am. Keith Fraser, BC Randonneurs,
604-837-7920, randonneurs.bc.ca
Jun 15–16: anaconda Bicycle festival
Anaconda, MT. anacondabikefest.org
Jun 15: ann weatherill
Cycling Classic
Walla Walla, WA. 8th annual “Anne Ride.” 30-,
60- & 100-mile options. Ride, wine & dine in the
road riding capital of WA. Fully supported with
end of ride party. Register at active.com. J. Andrew
Rodriguez, Wheatland Wheelers CC,
509-520-1838, wheatlandwheelers.com
Jun 15: Camp Challenge ride
Carnation, WA. Start at Camp Korey and ride
through the scenic Snoqualmie Valley and past
the Falls on a 25- or 64-mile loop. Min fundraising
$250. Proceeds provide recreational camps for
children with serious life-altering medical conditions
at no cost to their families. 425-844-3100,
campkorey.org/ride
Jun 15: duncan Populaire
Nanaimo, BC. 50 and 100km open to all. Start
10am. Dave Macmurchie, BC Randonneurs,
250-733-2211, randonneurs.bc.ca
Jun 15: eagle rock Century /
mountain view hospital
Idaho Falls, ID. 25-, 50- and 100-mile options
with a Club BBQ to follow. S/F at Mountain View
Hospital. Mike Collaer, 208-681-0919,
eaglerockcycling.com
Jun 15: Gorge ride
The Dalles, OR. Bike along Historic Columbia River
Highway and HCRH State Trail to the Senator
Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead (near Hood
River) and return, 38.5 miles. Visit historic grounds.
Fully supported. Jeannette Kloos, Friends of the
Historic Columbia River, 503-227-5638, hcrh.org
Jun 15: high uintas Great
Challenge tour
Kamas, UT. 1-day, 80-mile, point to point from
Kamas, UT, to Evanston, WY, over Bald Mountain
Pass. Gran Fondo for citizen riders and touring
riders. Limit 500. Dirk Cowley, RaceDay Event
Management, 801-699-5126,
racedayeventmanagement.com
Jun 15: i made the Grade
Clarkston, WA. Tentative date. 18 miles along the
Snake River and up the Old Spiral Highway to the
top of Lewiston Hill - 2000’ gain in altitude. Event
for all riders. Gwen Smith, The Clarkson High
School Band, 208-758-6682, prideofclarkston.com
Jun 15: lake to lake Bike ride
Bellevue, WA. A unique recreational ride throughout
Bellevue. This 2nd annual event is on a combo
of roads and trails. Two loops; an 8-mile family
friendly course and a 22-mile challenging loop.
$12 pre /$17 day of. Ted Mittelsteaedt, City of
Bellevue, 425-452-4882, bellevuewa.gov
Jun 15: loreen miller Bike ride
Mead, WA. Tentative date. Start at Mt. Spokane
High School for 12-, 25-, 50-, or 100-mile ride.
3-mile family ride & 5km walk/run. 100-mile route
traverses beautiful Peone Prairie and Greenbluff,
then travels north to Elk with views of Mt. Spokane.
Includes T-shirt, breakfast, and lunch. Melissa Halverson,
Cancer Patient Care, 509-456-0446 x112,
cancerpatientcare.org
Jun 15: Pedal to Pintlers
Anaconda, MT. 20, 25, 50 and 100 miles, or ride
the Turbo 20 with shuttle ride back to the finish.
Fully supported. Fee includes T-shirt. Weekend
includes Discovery XC MTB race. Benefits Washoe
Park. Chad Lanes, Washoe Park Foundation,
406-563-7988, anacondabikefest.org
Jun 15: Petal Pedal
Silverton, OR. Cycle the summer solstice and tour
the Willamette Valley riding the less-traveled road.
Options: 30, 62 and 100 miles. Start/finish at the
Oregon Gardens, includes dinner. Good Sport
Promotions, petalpedal.com
Jun 15–16: ride to Conquer Cancer
Vancouver, BC. Ride the classic Vancouver to
Seattle or the new 200-mile Challenge Ride to the
foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Min. fundraising
required. Benefits BC Cancer Foundation. S.
Richards, BC Cancer Foundation, 888-771-2453,
conquercancer.ca
Jun 15: rock and ride
Quincy, WA. 10, 30, 70 and 100 miles on country
roads thru Quincy Valley. Routes are flat to rolling
hills with one 4-mile climb that can be bypassed.
Lunch is supplied after ride. Non-profit event. Todd
Wurl, Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce,
509-398-5090, quincyvalley.org
Jun 15: spinderella ride
Pocatello, ID. Women’s only ride featuring five scenic
routes, from 10 to 100 miles. Roll-out at 7:30am
at Ross Park. DaNae Young, Pocatello Women’s
Cycling, 208-221-9300, spinderellaride.com
Jun 15: the Great owyhee ride
Ontario, OR. Scenic century ride through rural Oregon,
winds from Ontario up to base of Owyhee
Dam. 50-mile option available. All proceeds
benefit Southeast Oregon Regional Food Bank.
Kevin Goade, Southeast Oregon Regional Food
Bank, greatowyheeride.com
Jun 15: tour de fronds
Powers, OR. Tentative date. 7 ride options (30,
32, 62, 66, 70, 80, 140 miles) with variable elevations
up to 10,000’ over the coast range between
Powers and Glendale. Start from either direction.
Follows low-traffic BLM and FS roads. The Umpqua
Velo Club, Cities of Glendale and Powers,
541-496-4833, umpquavelo.org
Jun 16: 4000 in 50 Century
Walla Walla, WA. Enjoy the views and feel the
burn! Unsupported with 4000’ of elevation gain.
Great 20-mile descent. $5 day-of registration only.
Same weekend as Ann Weatherhill ride. Stay an
extra day. Steve Rapp, Wheatland Wheelers CC,
509-525-4949, wheatlanderwheelers.com
Jun 16–aug 5: across america north
Astoria, OR. Terrific touring pace for cyclists who
want to see the US from their saddle or have
dreamed of riding coast to coast. 3,667 miles, 75
miles/day average. Fully supported. America By
Bicycle, 888-797-7057, abbike.com
Jun 16: double dawg ride
Bend, OR. 65-mile ride for tandems and singles
from Bend to Smith Rock State Park and back.
Great views, 1 food stop with deluxe snacks, no
brutally long climbs, some short steep ones. Start
9am at Hutch’s on Columbia St. Hutch’s Bicycles,
503-382-6248, hutchsbicycles.com
Jun 16–24: northwestern tour
Astoria, OR. Astoria to Boise, ID. 644 miles, fully
supported. America By Bicycle, 888-797-7057,
abbike.com
August
aug 11: tour de Peaks
North Bend, WA. 100 miles: the entire Valley,
North Bend to Duvall (includes Sno Falls hill). 50
miles: mostly country roads from North Bend to
Carnation (includes Sno Falls hill). 25 miles: upper
Snoqualmie Valley. Fully supported. Live music,
beer garden, kids zone and family fun. Snoqualmie
Valley Hospital District, 425-888-6362,
snovalley.org
traCk
monday
Gvva sprint night
April 15–September 19
Victoria, 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
thursday
alpenrose thursday series
May 2–September 26
Portland, OR. Alpenrose Velodrome. Event schedule
posted on website a few days before each
race. No race on 6/27 and 8/1. Charles Warner,
360-624-1801, obra.org
Gvva Group night
April 18–August 22
Victoria, BC. Mass start events, Scratch, Points,
Miss and Out, Keirin, Madison and Omnium.
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 racing
May 9–August 29
Redmond, 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
friday
friday night racing
May 31–September 27
Redmond, WA. Marymoor Velodrome. Racing
for men 1/2, men 3, women 1/3. Spectators $5,
under 16 free. Beer garden. USA Cycling license
required. Kiddie kilo (2-12 years old) on 1st and
3rd Friday of each month. Start 7pm. See website
for evening program. Cancel if raining. No race
7/19. Amara Edwards, velodrome.org

Gios Blue — Part 2
By maynard hershon
When we parted an issue ago, I’d been given
a Gios Torino frame and fork, made of steel in
Turin, Italy, in 1984. I had a few parts, none that
especially delighted me. I’d at first thought that
the frame was too small, but soon I decided it
would be fine after all, given thoughtful bar
and stem choices.
I began looking for parts to make the frame
into a bicycle. In doing so, in winning and
losing bidding wars on eBay, in buying stuff I
couldn’t win, and in reaching out to friends for
items they no longer used, I learned a buncha
lessons — and had a buncha fun.
I was at first baffled by the high prices
certain “vintage” pieces command. And I
was stunned by the oh-so frequent use of the
word “vintage.” Evidently, “vintage” applies
to anything a decade or more old, even if no
one wanted that item when it was brand new.
I saw that bike parts we gave away or
sold cheap in the ‘70s and ‘80s are now worth
multiples of their price when new. Hey, they’re
“vintage,” a word that has lost its meaning.
And it isn’t just the predictable collector stuff,
like Campagnolo and Cinelli products. Not by
any means.
I saw Concors, Italian bike seats from the
‘80s, selling for upwards of $500. We paid $30
for those seats new. They were cheap enough
so you could try one and if it didn’t work out
you could sell it and try something else.
Now, they’re expensive beyond reason. I
tried and tried to figure out who was buying
those things, driving prices so high. I’m aware
that fixie riders and other hipsters are fascinated
by decades past, but I don’t see fixie riders on
$500 saddles. Who else could be buying them?
trivia answers
I needed old-school brake levers, ones
with the cables exiting the levers at the very
top and arcing over the bars. I found a pair of
clean Modolo levers without the rubber covers,
called lever hoods. The gum rubber hoods, over
time, dry out and crack, eventually falling off
the levers.
I have it made, I
thought, until I learned
that original hoods or
faithful copies cost seventy
or eighty dollars per
pair. I’m sure we paid less
than $10 a pair for those
hoods when they were
common. Maybe we paid
less than $10 for two complete
levers, hoods and all.
Who’s buying all this
obsolete stuff? How many
people with unlimited
budgets could be restoring
old racing bicycles?
I asked my friend
Ken Wallace of the Bisbee
Bicycle Brothel bike museum in Arizona. Ken
told me that those outrageously priced parts
are going to China, where no one so much as
saw a Concor seat (or whatever old item) back
when. They’re going to someone who needs a
whatever-it-is to put finishing touches on some
memorable old bike. At any cost.
So if you need a clean old Turbo or Concor or
Cinelli Unicanitor saddle — or a pair of Modolo
brake lever hoods — you’re going to have to
pay far more than you expect. I’m using saddles
and brake lever hoods as examples, by the way.
Many other items bring similarly silly money.
Unable to afford to buy many of the pieces
Answers from page 2
A1. Belgians Raymond Impanis (F: 1954, G: 1952-53, R: 1954), Rik Van Looy (F:1959, 1962,
G: 56, 57, 62, R: 61,62, 65), Walter Godefroot (F: 1968,78, G: 68, R: 69), Eddy Merckx
(F:1969, 75, G: 68, 70, 73, R: 67, 70, 73), Eric Vanderaerden (F: 1985, G: 85, R: 87), Tom
Boonen (F: 2005, 2006, 2012, G: 2004, 2011, 2012, R: 2005, 2008, 2009, 2012) & Dutchman
Jan Raas (F: 1979, G: 81, R: 82).
A2. Two Belgians: Rik Van Looy, known as “The Emperor,” did it in 1962 and Tom Boonen
accomplished the feat last year. In the same span, he also triumphed in the mid-week
GP E3 Harelbeke semi-classic.
A3. Who else could it be? Belgian Eddy Merckx!
A4. Liege-Bastogne-Liege, or “La Doyenne” as the Walloons call it, saw Italian Moreno
Argentin finish in front of homeboy Claude Criquelion and Irishman Stephen Roche
in 1985. It happened again in 1987.
A5. In 1977, and it was “The Badger,” Frenchman Bernard Hinault.
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I needed, I asked around among my friends
for parts. My buddy Justin searched his garage
and found some Dura-Ace components from
around 1990. He traded me (for items yet to
be determined) a set of 7-speed indexed shift
levers, a gleaming pair of D-A sidepull brake
calipers and a D-A rear derailleur. I was thrilled!
I discovered a clean
old D-A front derailleur
that I’d forgotten I owned.
I decided, based on those
like-new pieces, that I
would build the Gios up
as an owner might have in
the mid or late ‘80s — if he
or she preferred Japanese
parts to Campagnolo. After
all, in those days Shimano
indexed shifting actually
worked. Campy indexed
shifting developed more
slowly.
I should mention that
as the years have passed,
my hearing has not gotten
better; I can’t hear the chain
if it’s clattering, imperfectly
lined up with the sprocket. Indexed shifting
handles align it for me — to the relief of my
riding friends.
First, Steve Donovan at Turin Bikes here
in Denver installed the headset I got with the
frame. I bid and won an older Ultegra crankset
that turned out to have two worn out chainrings.
I had a good 39t ring and bought a “buy it now”
53, not new but plenty useable.
I also won a pair of early Dura-Ace brake
levers that had never been mounted on a
handlebar, pristine and with soft, new-looking
(hard to get) hoods! Perfect. I bid on and won an
Classifieds
11cm Nitto stem. I bought a pair of Grand Cru
old-school handlebars from VeloOrange.com.
I put the Grand Cru handlebars and the
11cm stem (and a pair of new Shimano lever
hoods) on my Rivendell, shortening the longish
reach to the bars on that bike. And I put the
Nitto bars and 12cm Nitto stem liberated from
the Rivendell in the box of Gios-bound parts. I
was on my way ....
Because my Gios was built almost 30 years
ago it was designed for six- or seven-speed
gear clusters. The rear spacing, the distance
between the rear dropouts, is 126mm; it should
be 130mm for today’s hubs. Steve Donovan
will spread and re-align the rear stays. And
he’ll install an Ultegra bottom bracket. You’ll
note that I have not mentioned wheels. When
I decide about them and about gearing, you’ll
be first to know.
I bid on and won a Japanese copy of an old
Campagnolo two-bolt seat post. I have not been
able to find a cool old saddle I can afford, but
my friend Phil, who gave me the Gios frame,
says he has a nice old black suede Turbo I can
have. Another victory!
I’ve found that surfing eBay and craigslist
is addictive. If money and time were unlimited
I could graze eBay all day finding must-have
items and delightful bargains, none of which
I truly need.
At this point, I see myself building up the
Gios with ‘80s and early ‘90s parts so I can ride
it, then finding more authentically “period”
stuff as time goes by, much of it from the dawn
of indexed, “click” shifting. When I started
chasing parts I was not nearly so interested in
period accuracy.
I probably caught something while my nose
was buried in eBay. I know that reading the
word “vintage” made my nose itch.
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Come ride the dirt to stop the hurt!
Law Offices of
Michael E. Blue, PS
Trial Attorney
HAVE YOU BEEN INJURED
IN A BICYCLE ACCIDENT?
Seattle Attorney Michael Blue,
Ironman Triathlete and Adventure
Racer, has represented injured
bicyclists and other injured athletes
since 1992.
Licensed to practice in
WA, CO, CA, & DC
Certified Bicycle Technician
23x Ironman / AG World Champion
USAT “All American”
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Serious Injury
Wrongful Death
Defective Bicycles
And Their Components
Bicycle / Pedestrian Motor
Vehicle Injury Accidents
Defective Roadway Design
And Maintenance
www.michaelblue.com • info@michaelblue.com • 206-292-6730
Columbia Center, 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4795, Seattle, WA 98104
September 8-13
2-, 4- and 6-day ride
Ride the Oregon coast!
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