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cycling utah.com MAY 2007cycling utah’s 2007 Bicycle Club GuideWhy join a club? Well,to start with, theadvice you get fromfellow club members is invaluable.Without it, you will spend a longtime learning from experience. Lastweek, on a slight downhill duringthe Salt Lake Marathon Bike Tour, Icame alongside a lady pedaling forall she was worth but going almostnowhere. Her problem? She wasin her small chain ring. She wasobviously new to cycling, with anice new bike and stylish gear. Iimposed myself long enough todescribe her problem to her andexplain how and when to shiftbetween chain rings. She made theshift, and life was immensely better.This is the kind of knowledgequickly and easily assimilated whenriding with a club.Quickly gaining this knowledgeis especially important in racing -skills and savvy are everything. Thefaster you learn, the sooner you willbecome more competitive. Clubsand team members are invaluablein accelerating the learning curve.Road racers benefit tremendouslyfrom having teammates who attack,block, pace and otherwise assisteach other.One of the main benefits of joininga club is the social atmosphere.Racers and recreational riders alikeenjoy sharing stories, adventuresand whoppers. Joining a club makesit easy to get to know others, and toplan social events and rides together.So, if you haven't already, find aclub, join up, and enjoy the ride.Editor’s Note: If you missed gettingyour club listed, you have asecond chance. We will publishpart II of the club guide soon. Ifyou would like your club listed,please email dave@cyclingutah.comfor details.Blackbottoms Cycling ClubSponsors -Contact - Jason Preston, 801-400-6130, jason@tourofutah.comWebsite - BlackbottomsType of Cycling - Competitive andrecreational cyclingLocation -Club Statement - BlackbottomsCycling Club is focused on thedevelopment of new recreationalcyclist and educating of elementarylevel racers through seasonedadvanced racers. Blackbottoms racingteam is focused on racing as aunified, friendly team.Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club(BBTC)Sponsors -Contact - John McCool, 801-220-0677, president@bbtc.netWebsite - www.bbtc.netType of Cycling - Road rides witha pace rating system, mountain bikerides, tours, and ultra-marathon.Location - Salt Lake CityClub Statement - We are Utah's largestand oldest cycling club. We arean umbrella club for all cyclists inUtah with members from St. Georgeto Logan, and even France. Wehave rides all year long, every daythrough the season, as many as fiveor six some days. BBTC has membersof all levels from newbie’s,to racers, tourist, and Ultra-marathonriders. We have 2 event rides,The Little Red Riding Hood, andULCER. If you ride a bike in Utah,you should be a BBTC member! Iinvite you to join us.Cache Valley Veloists BicycleTouring ClubSponsors -Contact - Brian Diamond, 435-563-9330, cvveloists@gmail.comWebsite - www.cvveloists.orgType of Cycling - Road touring andrecreational mountain bikingLocation - LoganClub Statement - The Cache ValleyVeloists Bicycle Touring Clubis committed to fun, moderatelypaced recreational bicycle touring.The tours are member-led, anddesigned to meet a wide range ofbicycling interests and ability levels.Every fall, their Cache ValleyCentury event raises funds to helpsupport Common Ground OutdoorAdventures as well as other bicycleadvocacy groups throughout theCache Valley area.Cole Sport RacingSponsors - Cole Sport Park City,Murray BMW, Bell Helmets, SmithOptics, Deer Valley ResortContact - Steven Lewis, 801-554-5531, Echoites@allwest.net ClubWebsite - www.teamcsr.orgType of Cycling - Road, cyclocross,mountain, singlespeed, unicycle,touring - anything that looks like abike!!!Location - Park CityClub Statement - Cole Sport Racingis dedicated to increasing both visibilityand participating in cyclingevents and racing. We offer weeklyrides on Monday nights leavingfrom Cole Sport on Park Avenueas well as fall/winter cyclocrosspractice and cater to all ridingand fitness levels. We support thelocal racing scene with the RoyalStreet Thursday Night Hillclimb,Utah Hillclimb Championships aswell as other Mountain Biking andCyclocross events and racing. Weare committed to safe and fun recreationon the bike.Contender Bicycles Cycling ClubSponsors - Contender Bicycles,Café Expresso, Team Nash, EnglandTrucking, Plumb and CompanyRealtors, The Gooch Firm,SportsBaseOnlineContact - Alison Littlefield, 801-364-0344, contenderclub@aol.comWebsite - contenderbicycles.comType of Cycling - Road racing,mountain bike racing, road touring,and mountain recreationalLocation - Salt Lake CityClub Statement - The ContenderBicycles Cycling Club would liketo provide an opportunity for membersto participate in all aspects ofthe sport of cycling from racingto recreational riding to advocacy.This year the club is involvedwith a number of events, grouprides, clinics and races. Everyoneis invited to join! Please contactContenderClub@aol.com for moreinformation!Cutthroat RacingSponsors - Uinta Brewery, SpinCycle- Holladay, Brewvies Brewpuband Cinema, Total Body Pilatesand Yoga, Fetish Cycles, Light andMotion, Maxxis Tires, SunRingle,Hayes Brakes, Genuine Innovations,Ryder Eyewear, ProGold LubricantsContact - Stephen Wasmund, 801-824-6063, cutthroatracing@gmail.comWebsite - www.cutthroatracing.orgType of Cycling - Road racing,mountain bike racing, road touring,and mountain recreational. CriticalMass to cyclo-muting to 24hrmountain bike races to cyclocross toLOTOJALocation - Salt Lake City and ParkCityClub Statement - Cutthroat Racingwas established in 2005 to givecyclists of all types and abilities aplace to go where they could havefun and feel welcome. We now havea broad spectrum of more than 60members who enjoy the full spectrumof cycling from commuting bybike to long slow(er) tours to somepretty darn fast racing. Cutthroat isalso dedicated to promoting cyclingas a viable form of transportationand supports other non-profitcycling advocacy groups. If cyclingis the type of cycling you enjoy,then come join us. Team Gatherings:1st Wednesday of each month at theUinta Brewery.Dirt Betty Social SocietySponsors -Contact - Dondra Nance, 435-613-5243, dirtbetty@hotmail.comWebsite -Type of Cycling - Mountain bikingand recreationalLocation - PriceClub Statement - Riding with theDirt Betty Social Society is unlikeany other riding or social experienceyou've had. First, it is a safe,accepting environment where everywoman, lady, and girl, regardless ofage, is welcome. Second, most rideswill exclude our male counterparts.No testosterone here! Next, DirtBetty's have varying skill levelsbut that is what makes it great…welearn from each other. Some of ushave been riding our whole livesand mountain biking is secondnature. Others haven't been on abike in years. No one is left behind!Lastly, you can just hang out withthe girls for an evening at a socialevent or you can ride every ride.We will even have some fun winteractivities when we can't get on ourbikes. Riding schedules availablevia email.Evanston Wyoming Cycling Club /Team EvanstonSponsors - Titanium Title,Cook-Sanders Associates, Inc.,Professional Engineers andSurveyors.Contact - Paul Knopf, City ofEvanston Liaison to the EvanstonCycling Club, 307-783-6458,pknopf@evanstonwy.org; MikePutnam, President, miklyn@wyoming.com;Patrick O'Rourke, VicePresident, celt23586@msn.comWebsite - www.evanstoncycling.orgContinued on page 20
MAY 2007 cycling utah.com 5Mechanic's CornerUnderstanding Disc BrakesBy Tom JowThe hydraulic disc brake has now become original equipment on nearlyevery middle and upper end mountain bike. These powerful brakes, onceconsidered to be for “downhill” only, can even be found on road, ‘cross andhybrid bicycles. Although they seem complicated, hydraulic brakes actuallyrequire less maintenance than cable brakes. Read through the questionsbelow to learn a little more about these great brakes.Q. How much maintenance do disc brakes need?A. Because hydraulic disc brakes have self-adjusting pads, they actuallyrequire less maintenance than cable brakes. Like all bicycle component systems,they should be inspected regularly.Q. What type of fluid do hydraulic brakes use?A. Many brands use DOT (automotive) brake fluids, including Avid andHayes. Magura and Shimano are two brands that use specially formulatedmineral oil.Q. Do these fluids need to be changed?A. Yes. DOT brake fluid absorbs water, which will affect braking over time.Dependant upon use, brake fluid should be changed between 1 – 4 years ofuse.Q. How long do brakes pads last?A. Brake pad life is dependant on use. The average Utah user could expect atleast one season per set. When the pad material thickness is less than a dimeit is time for replacement. It is important that brake pads be replaced beforethey are completely worn out.Q. My new brakes do not feel as powerful as everyone says.A. New brakes require “burn-in” time, during which brake pad material isworn onto the rotors increasing friction, and therefore power of the brake.This period lasts for one or two rides. Avoid overheating the brakes duringthe burn-in period.Q. What about weak old brakes?A. Brakes that have a spongy, soft feel when squeezing the levers may haveair in the line and need bleeding. This can be caused by a leak in the systemor tipping the bike on its side or upside down. If the levers feel solid, it ispossible the pads and rotors have been contaminated with oil. Replace thepads and clean the rotors with rubbing alcohol.Q. How are the brakes adjusted so they do not rub?A. Some brakes can be adjusted by loosening mounting bolts and movingthe caliper over ever so slightly. Others require adding or removing very thinspacers. Sometimes the brake pads can be adjusted by placing a businesscard or two between the pad and rotor on the side that rubs.Q. Why do the brakes rub at the end of a long downhill?A. The reason is heat. Disc brake rotors are thin metal and may changeshape due to high heat. Heat is also transferred into the caliper and fluid. Thefluid may expand, pressing the pads out a small amount. After cooling thebrakes usually return to normal.Tom is manager at Wild Rose Sports in Salt Lake City. He hasdone sales, repairs, race team support and bicycle fitting for nearly30 years.Bicycling Salt Lake CityGuidebook ReleasedVeteran mountain biking guidebookauthor, Gregg Bromka, changesgears this spring and hits the pavementfor local road cyclists. Hisnewly released guidebook, BicyclingSalt Lake City, with a forewardwritten by cycling utah's publisher,David R. Ward, features 23 roadrides throughout the Salt LakeValley. The book covers the WasatchFront's seven canyon roads, fromCity Creek to Little CottonwoodCanyon, along with the ever-popularWasatch Boulevard along the foothills.Additionally, it describes ridesaround Saltair in the north to severalrides originating out of Draper in thesouth. Novice riders will relish themellow Jordan River Parkway whileendurance junkies can hone in on the 100-mile-long Oquirrh MountainsLoop.Mountain bikers won't feel slighted, for there are 10 of the best dirtrides in the Central Wasatch, too, making Bicycling Salt Lake City somewhatof a "crossover". If you're serious about off-road riding, though,you should consider buying Gregg's well-known guide, Mountain BikingUtah's Wasatch Front.One in the series of pocket-sized Falcon Guides, Bicycling Salt LakeCity is both concise and compact. Each route begins with a brief overviewfollowed by quick notes on distance, gain, physical difficulty, technicaldifficulty (mountain biking), and "margin of comfort" (road rides), whichaddresses a road's shoulder and level of safety. A mile-by-mile ride logcombined with a shaded relief map and an elevation graph round out eachchapter. Missing is Bromka's penchant for photography, as there is nary apicture in the book. The trade off is that the feather-light, hand-size bookstashes easily in a jersey pocket. Just pack it along with an energy bar andgo ride.You can find Bicycling Salt Lake City at your favorite bike shop orbook store throughout the valley. Retail price is $12.95.66Start Time 7:30 AM, Utah State Fair Park, 155 North 1000 WestThree Ride Lengths 36, 67 and 100 Miles. For More Informationand Online Registration go to www.cyclesaltlakecentury.com orCall Jon R. Smith 801.596.8430 Fax 801.322.5056Magazine
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