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22 cycling utah.com APRIL 2008Road RidingSharing Our Urban Canyons:A Guide to Safe and CourteousRidingBy Dan Fazzini Jr.Urban Canyons are a great placeto ride. They usually offer greatscenery, generally slower motorvehicle traffic and are close to theareas which we live. The convenienceof these canyons also comeswith some tradeoffs.Many hazards and challenges arepresented to us when riding thesecanyons. Some have better shouldersthan others, some are narrow,some are wide, some have rock falland some have intermittent naturallight.Many modes of transportationare frequently used in these canyons.In addition to cyclists other usersinclude: drivers in motor vehicles,runners, equestrians, hikers, motorcyclists,those just on a scenic drive,dogs and the occasional moose. Inorder for each user group to be safe,we must all respect each other’sright to use the roadway corridor ina safe and thoughtful manner.Shoulder UseMany canyons have a useablepaved shoulder. The uphill cyclistshould utilize these as much as possible(provided that the shoulderis reasonably free of debris andobstacles such as garbage cans, largerocks and parked cars). However, acyclist should not ride so far to theright as to be “invisible” to residentspulling out of their driveways orbeing hidden around right bends toother drivers cutting over the fogline (white shoulder stripe).Utah State Code 41-6a-1105requires the cyclists to ride as far tothe right as is “practicable,” givesBest Dam BikeRide 2008some examples as to why the cyclistcould or should move from thatposition, and when it is “legal” toride two abreast.Riding Two AbreastFor the purposes of riding inthese canyons, law enforcement iscurrently including the shoulderwhen determining if riders are ridingtwo abreast if at least one is in thetraffic lane. To my knowledge, thishas not yet been challenged in court.Their opinion is that if it is safefor the rider to ride in the shoulder,then the 2nd rider is unnecessarily“impeding the normal and reasonablemovement of traffic.” Forcanyons such as Emigration Canyonin Salt Lake County, the Countyinstalled a widened shoulder stripedon both sides of the shoulder whichcould be taken as being part of the“roadway.” There are arguments onboth sides of this issue which wecould discuss, but that is for anotherforum.Due to increasing calls to theSheriff’s office in Salt Lake regardingEmigration Canyon, by bothmotorists and cyclists, they areincreasing their enforcement effortsand citations in the canyon. TheCanyon Patrol Deputies will generallywatch to see if you were justpassing or having an extended conversationwhile keeping two abreast.If you can both safely keep in theshoulder, you can ride two abreast.If you do get stopped, be polite! Andit does yourself and the rest of us nogood to lie to them about how longyou were riding two abreast.The Major IssuesIn State law, the right to rideone hundred rides. one destination.a world free of MS.Best Dam Bike RideStart: Cache Valley Fairgrounds, Logan, UTJune 28-29 | 150 miles, 2 days | register at bikeMS.orgtwo abreast includes not “impedingthe normal and reasonable flow oftraffic.” Dropping back once thecyclists sees a motorist could betaken as violating this rule as themotorist has likely already sloweddown. As the driver now has toaccelerate (uphill), it takes themlonger to safely pass, and the longerthey are near or over the centerline,the longer safety is reduced to boththe motorist and cyclist.The number one issue for residentsin the canyon is “large groups”riding together. Even though we allhave the “right” to use the canyon,please be cognizant of the rightsof the other users as well. Thereis little drafting advantage in ridingin large packs uphill and it canbe unsafe at downhill speeds. Inaddition to the fact that large packshave a tendency to ride two or threeabreast (see above), they are muchharder to pass safely on narrowcanyon roads due to their extendedlength. “We all want the same thing,for all users to enjoy travelling thecanyon safely,” notes Joe Smolka,Chair, Emigration TownshipCouncil.Rider’s Duty to Share the RoadBy being good stewards of theroadway and avoiding riding in largepacks and two or more abreast whenit is not necessary, motorists haveless reason to get impatient. Thiscan decrease passing when it is lesssafe to do so, either by crossing thedouble yellow line or passing toclosely to the cyclists. Although,an “unsafe” pass by a motor vehicleisn’t excused by an illegally ridingcyclist, the cyclist can ease tensionby making reasonable efforts toshare the roadway when safe. Thecyclist has the most at risk as beingthe more vulnerable vehicle; thisincludes recognizing when even asingle rider may be delaying a longline of motor vehicles due to theterrain.NationalMultiple SclerosisSocietyUtah StateChapterAs for other areas of the canyons:constantly be on the lookoutfor bottlenecks and other hazards,such as narrow lanes with no shoulders,going around turns, hiddenrock fall around turns coming downthe canyon, and other incursions byvehicles and pedestrians. Extra cautionis needed when travelling downthe canyon at higher speeds; at thesehigher speeds, it is more reasonableto ride further to the center of thelane, so that you’ll be seen more asa vehicle by cross traffic and havea better view of the roadway anddebris.In Salt Lake County, we areworking with the County to providemore frequent sweepings of the canyons,re-examining the signage forboth motorists and cyclists, evaluatingand repairing the shoulderand other portions of the roadwayused by cyclists, and working withthe Sherriff’s office on reasonableenforcement issues. The Townshipis also working with the Countyand residents to make EmigrationCanyon safer by keeping obstaclessuch as garbage cans off the roadway.No matter where you live,communicating with your governmentand local officials mends manyfences, but it all starts and ends withthe cyclist’s behavior on the roads,we must each take responsibility forour own actions first.Here are some general tips tohelp keep us all safe in the canyons:Ride Single FileWhen riding up narrow canyons,ride single file as much as possible.Always be on the lookout for motoristsbehind you. Remember you aretraveling much slower in this direction.Allow faster traffic to passwhen it is safe to do so. Avoid ridingin large groups which are harderto pass, even in single file.Riding DownWhen riding down a canyon,watch your speed, you can be ticketedfor speeding. Only ride a speedthat you are comfortable with forthe given conditions and your ridingability. If riding less than the speedof other traffic, you still must “rideas near as practicable to the righthandedge of the roadway” as conditionspermit; however, your safetycomes first.Use caution when braking andgoing around turns; you want to do amajority of your braking before theturn. Hard braking during a turn canresult in your bike swerving into theoncoming lane.Use caution around narrowcurves, especially where rock fall iscommon, Utah law allows cycliststo ride towards the center of the lanewhen: “a lane that is too narrowfor a bicycle and a vehicle to travelsafely side by side within the lane.”(Do so sparingly, but your safetycomes first)Obey All SignageObey all traffic control devices(stop lights, stop signs, single filesigns etc.).Be CourteousRemember the roads and trailsbelong to everyone. Be a "BicycleAmbassador," wave to others toacknowledge others who recognizeand give you the right-of-way,whether they were required to ornot. There is a difference between“our right” and “doing what isright.”Utah and Salt Lake Countybicycle related laws can be found atwww.safe-route.org/lawsFor information on takinga “Cyclist Education/VehicularCycling” course, please visit www.slcbikecollective.org.Dan Fazzini is a longtime bicyclecommuter, a League CyclingInstructor, chair of the SaltLake County Bicycle AdvisoryCommittee, founder of Safe-Route Connection, Inc. and sitson various cycling and planningboards. www.slcbac.org, www.safe-route.org, dan@safe-route.orgCactus HuggerFestivalThe Cactus Hugger CyclingFestival is just around the cornerfeaturing two days of cyclingfor the whole family through thestunning redrock landscape underthe sunny blue sky of Ivins inSouthern Utah.For adults and teens 12-yearsand older the festival offers greatroad rides such as the CactusHugger Century, Metric Centuryand a 42-mile option on SaturdayApril 26. On Sunday April 27,2008 there is a 42-mile leisurelyride through Zion National Park.Two hundred brand new bicyclehelmets will be given away to200 kids ages 1-12 at the Festivalon Saturday April 26, 2008. Kidsmust be accompanied by a parentwho is willing to learn how to fitthe helmet correctly to the child'shead. Other family events area five-mile family fun ride anda bicycle safety course with icecream for everyone!The Cactus Hugger CyclingFestival is sponsored every yearby the Southwestern Utah BicycleTouring Association, the localnon-profit club to raise funds topurchase the helmets for kids,support club activities, and promotebicycle safety education andadvocacy in southern Utah. Formore information, visit www.cactushugger.org.SLC Collective News- Bike Safety ClassesLike the changing season theSalt Lake City Bicycle Collectiveand the UoU Bicycle Collectivesatellite are warming up. Get-a-Grip Bicycle Safety classes havealready started. The CommunityBike Shop has had a completeface lift for efficiency. Plans forthe the Bicycle Film Festival areunder way so save the date, May10th at the Depot in Salt LakeCity. Find out more at www.slcbikecollective.org.What’s on your mind?Send your feedback and letters to theeditor to:dave@cyclingutah.com
APRIL 2008 cycling utah.com 23Club Guide - Continuedfrom page 5the U.S. Postal Service team, and LeviLeipheimer, now riding for the AstanaTeam. Currently, the club has memberswho race criteriums, and others whoconcentrate on road races. The purposeof the club is to provide a network for afairly broad range of racers and riders.Ogden One Cycling ClubSponsors - The Bike ShoppeContact - Manny Cypers (801)603-0887Mannycypers@hotmail.comWebsite - www.thebikeshoppe.comType of Cycling - Road and Mountainfor beginners and advanced cyclists whoenjoy racing or just a good ride for exercisea couple times a week.Location - So. Ogden UtahClub Statement - Our mission is to helpall who want to adventure into thecycling world an opportunity to ride andor race with fellow cycling enthusiasts.We offer group rides one evening perweek on both the road and the mountain.At each ride there are more experiencedriders as well as beginners who wouldlike to learn how to ride in a groupsetting. We also offer racer reimbursementsfor the hardcore racer.P.A.S.S. (Price Area SingletrackSociety)Sponsors - BicycleWorks in Price, UtahContact - Fuzzy - 435-637-BIKE -FuzzyTheBikeGuy@msn.comWebsite - P.A.S.S. link atFuzzysBicycleWorks.comType of Cycling - MTB riding & TrailBuildingLocation - Price, Utah & Carbon CountyClub Statement - PASS was foundedin 2002 and their first trail project wasLUKE'S TRAIL, which has becomea favorite of locals & travelers alike.Weekly "Big Wednesday" group-ridesand annual events like TrailFest (3rdweekend in April) and the 4th of Julyrides & Barbeque are how we introduceriders to our ever-growing trail system.PASS is also involved in Trail-BuildingLand-Access issues, fighting to educateuser-groups and prevent trail & areaclosures.Pedro's Salt Lake CitySponsors - Canyon Bicycles, EstePizzeria, & William's RealtyContact - Doug Peterson - 801.523.6010- MTN-D@moderntele.comWebsite - www.pedrosSLC.comType of Cycling - Mountain (XC & DH)/ RoadLocation - Salt Lake City, UtahClub Statement - The Salt Lake CityPedro's team began in the summer of1999 with 7 members who loved thesport of cycling. As we enter 2008 ourroster has grown to over 30 everydaypeople with professional careers rangingfrom doctors to general contractors. Forover a decade our grassroots team hasmaintained a passion for cycling and awillingness to be positive ambassadorsof our sponsors to the cycling community.Our weekly group rides focus onhaving a good time - rides usually endwith a cold adult beverage and somegood laughs. All are welcome to join thegroup rides which are posted at www.pedrosSLC.com.Porcupine CyclingSponsors - Porcupine Pub & Grille,The Dodo Restaurant, Miller Paving,Pharmanex, Squatters/Wasatch Beers,Cobblestone Mortgage, BinghamsCyclery, Backcountry.com, ReynoldsContact - MikeMeldrum, 801-424-9216, mikesride@gmail.com159 W. 500 N. • Provo, UT(801) 375-5873 • racerscycle.netWebsite - www.porcupiinecycling.comType of Cycling - Road & Mountain bikingand recreational/casual.Location - Salt Lake CityClub Statement - Porcupine CyclingClub is dedicated to bettering theappreciation and enjoyment of cyclingwhile having fun. Our club consists ofcycling and mountain bike enthusiastranging from highly competitive racersto those who are simply lookingfor riding partners. We also put on thePorcupine Big Cottonwood Hill Climbto raise funds for local cancer researchand victims. We will once again be runningthe 3rd annual Chalk Creek RoadRace in Coalville UT, which is the StateChampionships for Masters & Juniorcategories.Porcupine Pub and Grille / SpecializedRacingSponsors - Porcupine Pub and Grille,Specialized Bicycle Components,SRAM, First Endurance, Back In MotionChiropractic, Cobblestone Mortgage,Easton Mountain Products and theChasebrook Company.Contact - Aaron Jordin, 801.419.2276,ajbikes@hotmail.comWebsite - NoneType of Cycling - Road, mountain bike,and cyclocross racingLocation - At the mouth of BigCottonwood!Club Statement - The Porcupine /Specialized Racing Team is an affiliateof the Porcupine Cycling Club. Theteam focuses on the competitive side ofcycling and competes in men's, women'sand junior road, mountain bike andcyclocross races on a local, regional andeven the occasional national level. Theteam consists of a group of very competitiveCat. 1/2 and masters road cyclists, aswell as pro and expert mountain bikers.We also have a presence in Jr. racing,supporting a select number of racers. Aspart of the Porcupine Cycling family weare involved with and support fund raisingefforts in the cancer research arena.We have a fun, tight knit group and aresupported by an incredible collection ofsponsors.Rocky Mountain Cycling ClubSponsors - Cyclesmith, Scott Machinery,Finns Restaurant, City Pet ClubContact - Nick Ekdahl, 801-243-4263,nick_ekdahl@hotmail.comWebsite - www.rmcconline.com andGoogle Groups at groups.google.com/group/rmcc-cyclesmith?hl=enType of Cycling - Road, Mtn, Cylocross- sometimes competitve, other times notso much.Location - Salt Lake CityClub Statement - While we are primarilya road club, we have members ridingand racing in almost every type of twowheel event. MTB, cyclo-cross, touring,triathalon, etc. We are a pretty laidback, fun group and encourage anyonewho is interested in riding with a groupto come on by Cyclesmith and join us forour rides.Southwestern Utah Bicycle TouringAssociationSponsors - NoneContact - Lucy Ormond, 435-229-1404clucygo@skyviewmail.comWebsite - SWUBTA.com andCactushugger.orgType of Cycling - road touring, mountainbikingLocation - St. George, UtahClub Statement - Purpose: To provideweekly group rides and multi-day toursfor club members; to promote bicyclingas an alternative transportation form;to provide bicycle safety educationand advocacy for the local community.Proceeds from the Annual Cactus HuggerCentury enable the club to buy 200 newbicycle helmets to give to kids in thecommunity annually.Spin Cycle RacingSponsors - Spin Cycle, FirstWest Benefits, Ken Garff WestValley, Podfitness, Workman FloorCoverings, Hoj Engineering, De RosaBicycles, Zipp Speed Weaponry, Trialtir.Contact - Jeff Mori 801-277-2626 sales@spincycleut.com, Aaron Rennert aaron@farmhouseholdings.comWebsite - www.spinracingteam.com,www.spincycleut.comType of Cycling - Predominantly roadracing and road touring. However wehave Rob Westerman and Ellen Guthrie,both national champions, shoring up themtn bike side.Location - Holladay, UTClub Statement - We at Spin CycleRacing strongly believe in a team orientedclub that works together, trainstogether,and wins together. Spin CycleRacing was put together by a group ofracers who strive to do their best in bothcycling and their everyday lives. We area race centric club that engages in a club/community atmosphere.Team In TrainingSponsors - Team In Training NationalSponsors: Runner's World, P.F.Chang's,Nike, Powerbar, Seagate, AmericanAirlines and a newly added cycle sponsorof Schwinn!Contact - Meg King - 801-519-6600meg.king@lls.orgWebsite - www.teamintraining.orgType of Cycling - Road touring - trainingfor Century rides.Location - Salt Lake City, UtahClub Statement - The Leukemia &Lymphoma Society's Team In Training®(TNT) program began in 1988 and hasgrown into the world's largest endurancetraining program. TNT offers variousendurance-sport programs to help youreach your goal. Team In Training'scycling program offers the opportunityto take on the challenge of 100 miles andmake a difference in the lives of 785,829Americans living with blood cancers.Along with a customized training programand expert coaching, participantstrain with a local group of like-mindedindividuals for motivation and inspiration.Team Fast LaneSponsors - SPIN Cycle, West ValleyAuto Plaza, Woolpower, Focus Health &Fitness, Wild Rose, AsmasterContact - Scott Kelly, (801) 558-2230,teamfastlane@comcast.netWebsite - www.teamfastlane.comType of Cycling - Triathlon, duathlon,running, road & mountain bike racing,adventure racingLocation - Salt Lake CityClub Statement - Team Fast Lane is aUSA Triathlon sanctioned club opento individuals of ALL ages and abilitylevels. Member benefits include accessto year round, weekly, coached trainingsessions, support services, equipmentdiscounts, racing, fellowship, and FUN!Although our primary purpose is as atraining program for those interested inparticipating in the sport of triathlon,many members also train & competein other sports like duathlon, road andmountain bike racing, alpine, telemark,& cross country skiing, long and shortdistance running, climbing, kayaking,adventure racing, etc.Team Revolution Peak FastenersSponsors - Revolution Mountain Sports,Peak Fasteners, Cannondale, Titus,Redwood Road Endodontics, EdgewoodBuilders, S-Works Audio Visual, Karma365, Infinity Insurance, Continental,Fizik, GU, ERGON, Crank Brothers,Reynolds, Sigma Sport, SolitudeMountain ResortContact - Bob Saffell, 801-588-9020,stupidbikebs@mac.comWebsite - Team revolutionracing.comType of Cycling - Mountainbike andCyclocrossLocation - Salt Lake Valley, UtahClub Statement - THE Dirt team in Utah,several team championships since 2004,several individual champions and wins.Countless hours of trail work, camaraderieand fun. 2007 Intermountaincup TeamChampions. In 2008 we are getting theCX trophy back.University of Utah CyclingSponsors - Black Bottoms, Cyclesmith,Chamois Butt'r, Tifosi Optics, RaleighBicycles, Maxxis, RitcheyContact - Joel Hsia, 801/809-8634,uofucycling@gmail.comWebsite - www.utahcycling.orgType of Cycling - Road + MountainRacing, Road + Mountain Recreational,CyclocrossLocation - Salt Lake City, UtahClub Statement - The University of UtahCycling team and club is for any studentwith a desire to ride and improve his orher skills. Those wishing for an opportunityto travel and experience competitiveraces are invited to participate in collegiateNCCA races. People who simplywish to support the team are welcome topurchase U of U Cycling paraphernalia.UtahMountainBiking.comSponsors - UtahMountainBiking.com,Mad Scientist Software, Inc.Contact - Michael Engberson,801-653-2689, umb@madsci.comWebsite - UtahMountainBiking.comType of Cycling - Mtb racing and Mtbrecreational ridingLocation - Lehi and AlpineClub Statement -UtahMountainBiking.com has a raceteam that competes mainly in theIntermountain Cup Racing Series. Therace team won the 2006 IntermountainCup Race Series team competition, placing2nd in 2007. We are beginner andchildren friendly. Come race with us!We also hold group rides for all ridingabilities that are organized through thewebsite's mountain biking discussionboard. Please visit the forum section toget involved.Utah Premier / Ski Utah Cycling Team(formerly Vanguard Cycling Team)Sponsors - Ski Utah, Canyon Bicycles(SLC), Reynolds CyclingContact - Bill Cutting, 801-949-4080,bcutting@vanmedia.comWebsite - www.skiutahcycling.comType of Cycling - Primarily road cyclingand road racing. 50 percent recreational,50 percent competitive. 78 members for2008.Location - Salt Lake CityClub Statement - Whether you are anaggressive competitor looking for teammatesand support, a newcomer hopingto try racing for the first time, or aweekender in search of riding partners,the Ski Utah Cycling Team/Utah PremierCycling Club atmosphere will enrichyour cycling experience. Promoter:Annual Sanpete Classic Road Race, SaltPalace Criterium (now affiliated with theTour of Utah), and the weekly Criteriumat the Driver’s License Division (formerlyknown as the DMV Crit.) Co-Sponsor(with team member Jeremy Smith) of theTriple-Valley Stage Race.Utah Rocky Mountain Bikers (URMB)Sponsors - R&R EnvironmentalInc. Other: Parks Sportsman, Out NBack, Utahmountainbiking.comContact - Kerry Smith-801-221-9365;smith4@burgoyne.comWebsite - www.urmb.orgType of Cycling - Cross CountryMountain Biking, trail maintenance/building and advocacy.Location - Orem, UtahClub Statement - URMB is a club ofmountain biking enthusiasts centeredin Utah County. We are riders, trailbuilders, trail advocates and partnerswith other trail users. We look beyondthe next bend in the trail and the nextride to ensure trails for the future.URMB has adopted in partnership withthe Pleasant Grove Ranger District ofthe United States Forest Service twosections of singletrack trails in UtahCounty. They include: Sections oftrails #150(Salamander Flat), #047(PineHollow), and #157(Ridge) in AmericanFork Canyon and trail #219 (Bridal VeilFalls to Squaw Peak Road section ofthe Bonneville Shoreline Trail locatedin Provo Canyon). URMB is an IMBAaffiliated club (since 2004). We followIMBA Rules of the Trail.Come join Idaho Cycling Enthusiasts forFOUR GREAT ROAD RACES INSOUTHEASTERN IDAHO!Saturday, April 19Tax Day CircuitRaceAwesome 7.3-mile loopwith 750 feet of climbingper lap in the mountainseast of Pocatello.Register at sportsbaseonline.comEditor’s Note: If you missed gettingyour club listed, you have asecond chance. We will publishpart III of the club guide soon. Ifyou would like your club listed (it'sfree), please email dave@cyclingutah.comfor details.Barnum-Reece - continuedfrom page 15remembered in articles in TriHive Magazine, The Utah DailyChronicle and the Deseret News.There were also over 40 posts onwww.legacy.com with tributes toRichard from family members,friends and athletes. AlthoughRichard will be sorely missed, hewill always be remembered in thehearts and minds of enduranceathletes whose lives he touchedthroughout the state of Utah andbeyond.Saturday, May 24Garden Creek GapRoad RaceA classic, 25-mile, ruralcourse with little trafficand a spectacular 3-mileclimb through the gap.Neutral water provided!June 28 – 29 Saturday, July 2610 th AnnualAllan ButlerPhil Meador Memorial TwilightCriteriumJoin us in memory ofAllan for a downtowncriterium in his hometownof Idaho Falls!Information: www.idahocycling.com
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