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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Remember Big Mig
by Greg McMurdie 15 Jul '05

15 Jul '05

To my "big" buddies out there (from RBR) Coach Fred Matheny Replies: When you're familiar with athletes in most conventional sports, it's a shock to see how small and thin top cyclists are. The rule for climbing prowess: You should weigh (in pounds) no more than twice your height in inches. So at 6 feet (72 inches) you'd need to weigh 144 pounds rather than 190. Pro cycling tends to select lean, light-bodied athletes in the same way that the profile of a mastodon is required for football linemen. Climbing ability is crucial in racing, and it depends on the power-to-weight ratio. A light rider doesn't need to generate as much power as his heavier competitor because he has less weight to propel up hills. In the 2005 Tour de France with 189 starters, here's the profile of the average rider: Height -- 1.79 meters (5 feet, 10.4 inches) Weight -- 71 kilograms (156.2 pounds) Resting heart rate -- 50 bpm Lung capacity -- 5.69 liters (1.48 gallons) Of course, there are exceptions. Five-time Tour winner Miguel Indurain is 6-foot-2 and weighed 190 pounds when he began racing. Lots of miles reduced him to 175. At that weight, his huge power output enabled him to ride with the specialist climbers in the mountains even though he outweighed most of them by 30-40 pounds. And of course he was nearly unbeatable in flat time trials where weight doesn't matter much but power output does. Think of Big Mig and don't give up hope for climbing well. Continue riding, train on hills and you'll improve to the limits of your physique.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] August Ride Schedule
by Penny Perkins 15 Jul '05

15 Jul '05

Hey All! It is time to finalize the August ride schedule. We have some days available for new rides. If you are planning on getting a ride leader jersey this year...there are only two months left to get your 10 rides on the schedule. Thanks, Penny --- Email Powered By www.Networld.com

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] ULCER Volunteers Needed!!!
by Lynda Forbush 14 Jul '05

14 Jul '05

Greetings from BBTC! The ULCER is fast approaching and we're in need of volunteers There are still several volunteer positions available. Please take a look at the positions below: SAG: 6 SAG drivers needed with their own SAG vehicle. Each driver will be assigned to a specific 20 mile section of the ULCER course. Drivers to be reimbursed for mileage. If interested, please contact Vic Gamble at board12k(a)highstream.net Packet Stuffing: 10 people needed to help stuff packets on Tuesday, August 9th at Canyon Sports from 6pm - 9pm Please contact Lynda Forbush at lforbush(a)sunstonehotels.com or 801 467-5594 Early Registration Packet Pick-up: 10 people needed to help with early registration packet pick-up on Wednesday, August 10th at Canyon Sports from 5:30pm - 9pm. Please contact Lynda Forbush at lforbush(a)sunstonehotels.com or 801 467-5594 Volunteer opportunities still available for registration, rest stops and lunch. Please contact Lynda Forbush at lforbush(a)sunstonehotels.com or 801 467-5594 <<...OLE_Obj...>> Lynda Forbush Vice President, BBTC 801 467-5594 lforbush(a)sunstonehotels.com

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Tour De France Coverage
by Don Williams 12 Jul '05

12 Jul '05

for those following the tour - this came across this afternoon The accuracy of this report can neither be confirmed or denied. OLN Fires Phil Liggett Paris, July 5 (Reuters) - Outdoor Life Network today severed its contract with Phil Liggett, a perennial favorite cycling announcer both in England and in the United States. A spokesperson for Outdoor Life Network said, "We regret having to let Phil go, but he knew the terms of our agreement when he signed on. Namely, he is required to allude to Lance Armstrong three times per minute, with at least one of those mentions being by name. Most importantly, at no point in time shall forty seconds ever elapse without a mention of Lance Armstrong." "Today, sadly, Mr. Liggett broke the terms of that agreement. When David Zabriskie had his unfortunate accident today, Phil failed for 40 seconds to put it in the context of whether this would impact Lance Armstrong or whether Lance Armstrong would would have fallen, or asking what Lance Armstrong must be thinking about this accident right that moment." When reached for comment, co-commentator Paul Sherwin said, "I had my 'Lance Stopwatch' going -- it's what we use to help remind us when it's time to mention Lance again." Continued Sherwin, "When Zabriskie fell, Liggett started actually talking about how disastrous it was for the rider, instead of -- as is proper -- talking about this would affect Lance and how he would no doubt have words of advice on the proper way to ride a bicycle for young Zabriskie. When twenty seconds elapsed, I signaled to the timer. Then thirty seconds elapsed -- still no mention, so I made the sign of the Texas Longhorn, the code we use to signal that we need to immediately divert the conversation toward Armstrong. Still nothing." Visibly shaken, Sherwin finished, After forty-five seconds, Phil managed to bring the conversation back round to Armstrong, but by then it was too late. OLN Security was knocking at the door, ready to escort Phil from the premises. Interviewed in his hotel room in Paris, Liggett looked like a man who has lost his best friend. I'm a huge fan of Armstrong, said Liggett. I haven't pretended to be impartial for years. But between Bob Roll and that marionette Al Trautwig, our Armstrong-centricism seemed pretty well covered, and I suppose I briefly let my guard down. I wonder what Lance Armstrong thinks about that? Then, realizing the habit of mentioning Armstrong even when completely irrelevant was still with him, Liggett briefly looked melancholy -- which is the British equivalent of an American having a complete nervous breakdown. OLN has moved swiftly to replace Liggett, putting former color-commentator Al Trautwig in his spot. Said Trautwig regarding his promotion, Lance Armstrong. Lance Lance Lance Armstrong. Armstrong Armstrong Lance Lance Lance Lance. Six-time Tour de France winner. Lance Armstrong Lance Armstrong, Lance Armstrong. This is going to work out just fine, said the OLN spokesperson.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] This Week in BBTC
by Penny Perkins 11 Jul '05

11 Jul '05

Check it out! There are lots of good riding options this week in BBTC! Monday Jul 11 06:30 AM Early Morning Spin 11/C-D/5/c Roosevelt School (3225 S 800 E), flat, 50 min. Sandy Levenson 487-0540 Tuesday Jul 12 06:00 PM Retro Ride 20/B-C/3/c You know you're an old cyclist if: Break out the old gear and come show your age. Still got toe clips? friction shifters? Owning a 10 speed meant 5 cogs on your rear cluster and 2 big rings. Still got some wool black bottoms? Hard tail? My Mtn. bike doesn't even have front shocks! Show your stuff and meet at the park-n-ride at the base of Big Cottonwood Canyon for an out-n-back to Hogle Zoo. Social period at the Hog's Wallow down by the Old Mill Afterward where we talk about the old stuff and appreciate all this new tech we're riding. Raleigh Fehr president(a)bbtc.net (801) 699-7016 Tuesday Jul 12 06:00 PM Emigration Canyon 24/O/2-3/c Meet at 2100 South and 15th East entrance to Sugarhouse Park. Ride to Emigration Canyon to the Little Mountain Summit and Back. Ride at your own pace. Greg McMurdie 918-0942 Wednesday Jul 13 06:30 AM Early Morning Spin 11/C-D/5/c Roosevelt School (3225 S 800 E), flat, 50 min. Sandy Levenson 487-0540 Wednesday Jul 13 06:00 PM Sugarhouse Sampler 20/O/3-4/c Meet at the Sugarhouse Park 1500 East, 2100 South entrance. We'll ride another of the loop options originating there. If we went north last week, we might head south this week. Maybe even east or west. Come and help select the route. Robert Turner r46turner(a)uofu.net 801-355-9617 Thursday Jul 14 06:00 PM Thursday Night Bike and Brew 20/B/3/c Meet at Canyon Sports, 1844 E. Ft Union Blvd. Good climb up Bengal Blvd to Wasatch, over to Evergreen and back. A didderent way to loop the valley. Bring $'s for brews after the ride - riders choice of several close brew pubs (usually Hoppers!) Come join us for a good ride and good company. Doug Jensen slccycler(a)netzero.com 815-3858 Thursday Jul 14 06:00 PM Canyon Club; Little Cottonwood Canyon 16/O/2/c Electronic Sign to Alta Guard Station 8.0 miles, Elevation Gain 3,329', Average Grade 9%. Malcolm Campbell archit(a)pobox.com 680-2303 Thursday Jul 14 06:00 PM Beginner Parkway Cruiser 6/D/5/c Meet at Jordan River Parkway off Winchester (6400 So. & 1100 W). We'll ride north through beautiful scenery for a 6 mile round trip. Perfect ride for beginners or for a family night with younger riders. Helmets required. Shelly Jensen sjenson(a)kimballinc.com 815-3858 Thursday Jul 14 06:00 PM Trappers Loop/Snowbasin Climb 33/A-B-C/2/b Meet at the Sinclair Station (Old Farm Market) in Mountain Green. Take the Mountain Green exit off I-84 and proceed east at the yield sign. The Sinclair Station will be on the left side of the road. We will ride a 17 mile loop towards Stoddard and back through Peterson. Then we will climb to the top of Trappers Loop (5 Miles) and then turn around and ride back down to the Sinclair Station. There will be an optional 3 Mile climb to Snow basin and back (6 miles total) for those hard core folks. Be sure to call or check your email if weather is questionable. Kim Haggin bikerkim(a)msn.com 801-628-2831 Friday Jul 15 06:30 AM Early Morning Spin 11/C-D/5/c Roosevelt School (3225 S 800 E), flat, 50 min. Sandy Levenson 487-0540 Friday Jul 15 06:15 PM Draper Park Out'n Back 15/B-C/4/c Meet at Draper Park - 12500 S. 1300 E. - for an easy out'n back ride to the Maverick Store on Redwood Road. Easy pace in prep. for Up and Over II the next day. Greg McMurdie gmcmurdie(a)hotmail.com 801.712.5433 Saturday Jul 16 07:00 AM Up and Over II 110/O/2/c Meet at Donner Way & Sunnyside east of the Hogle zoo. Cycle over Little Mountain, Parleys Summit to Kimball Junction and Park City, then on to Kamas, Francis and Woodlands. Ride and climb your own pace. Vic Gamble board12k(a)highstream.net 801-641-3844 Saturday Jul 16 09:30 AM Heber Valley Ride 50/B-C/4-5/c Meet at Wasatch High in Heber (100 E 600 S) for a scenic loop ride around Heber Valley with a side leg to the Jordanelle Wetlands just below the Jordanelle Dam(n). Robert Turner r46turner(a)uofu.net 801-355-9617 Sunday Jul 17 08:00 AM Sun and Moon Brunch 50/O/3/c Meet at Draper Park.Ride to Sun and Moon up Emigration Canyon for brunch. Bring your pedal pass for a 10% discount Mary Margaret Williams bicycleutah(a)msn.com 641-4020 Sunday Jul 17 10:00 AM Beginner Parkway Cruiser - Lehi 6/D/5/d Meet at Jordan River Parkway in Lehi. Take 1st Lehi exit, head down to Main street. From there head north to Saratoga Road. Go west and follow road 2.2 miles. (This is by the model airport) We'll ride 6 miles round trip on one of the most beautiful sections of the parkway. Perfect ride for beginners - cool and shady! Shelly Jensen sjenson(a)kimballinc.com 815-3858 Tuesday Jul 12 06:00 PM Emigration Canyon 24/O/2-3/c Meet at 2100 South and 15th East entrance to Sugarhouse Park. Ride to Emigration Canyon to the Little Mountain Summit and Back. Ride at your own pace. Greg McMurdie 918-0942 Wednesday Jul 13 06:30 AM Early Morning Spin 11/C-D/5/c Roosevelt School (3225 S 800 E), flat, 50 min. Sandy Levenson 487-0540 Wednesday Jul 13 06:00 PM Sugarhouse Sampler 20/O/3-4/c Meet at the Sugarhouse Park 1500 East, 2100 South entrance. We'll ride another of the loop options originating there. If we went north last week, we might head south this week. Maybe even east or west. Come and help select the route. Robert Turner r46turner(a)uofu.net 801-355-9617 Thursday Jul 14 06:00 PM Thursday Night Bike and Brew 20/B/3/c Meet at Canyon Sports, 1844 E. Ft Union Blvd. Good climb up Bengal Blvd to Wasatch, over to Evergreen and back. A didderent way to loop the valley. Bring $'s for brews after the ride - riders choice of several close brew pubs (usually Hoppers!) Come join us for a good ride and good company. Doug Jensen slccycler(a)netzero.com 815-3858 Thursday Jul 14 06:00 PM Canyon Club; Little Cottonwood Canyon 16/O/2/c Electronic Sign to Alta Guard Station 8.0 miles, Elevation Gain 3,329', Average Grade 9%. Malcolm Campbell archit(a)pobox.com 680-2303 Thursday Jul 14 06:00 PM Beginner Parkway Cruiser 6/D/5/c Meet at Jordan River Parkway off Winchester (6400 So. & 1100 W). We'll ride north through beautiful scenery for a 6 mile round trip. Perfect ride for beginners or for a family night with younger riders. Helmets required. Shelly Jensen sjenson(a)kimballinc.com 815-3858 Thursday Jul 14 06:00 PM Trappers Loop/Snowbasin Climb 33/A-B-C/2/b Meet at the Sinclair Station (Old Farm Market) in Mountain Green. Take the Mountain Green exit off I-84 and proceed east at the yield sign. The Sinclair Station will be on the left side of the road. We will ride a 17 mile loop towards Stoddard and back through Peterson. Then we will climb to the top of Trappers Loop (5 Miles) and then turn around and ride back down to the Sinclair Station. There will be an optional 3 Mile climb to Snow basin and back (6 miles total) for those hard core folks. Be sure to call or check your email if weather is questionable. Kim Haggin bikerkim(a)msn.com 801-628-2831 Friday Jul 15 06:30 AM Early Morning Spin 11/C-D/5/c Roosevelt School (3225 S 800 E), flat, 50 min. Sandy Levenson 487-0540 Friday Jul 15 06:15 PM Draper Park Out'n Back 15/B-C/4/c Meet at Draper Park - 12500 S. 1300 E. - for an easy out'n back ride to the Maverick Store on Redwood Road. Easy pace in prep. for Up and Over II the next day. Greg McMurdie gmcmurdie(a)hotmail.com 801.712.5433 Saturday Jul 16 07:00 AM Up and Over II 110/O/2/c Meet at Donner Way & Sunnyside east of the Hogle zoo. Cycle over Little Mountain, Parleys Summit to Kimball Junction and Park City, then on to Kamas, Francis and Woodlands. Ride and climb your own pace. Vic Gamble board12k(a)highstream.net 801-641-3844 Saturday Jul 16 09:30 AM Heber Valley Ride 50/B-C/4-5/c Meet at Wasatch High in Heber (100 E 600 S) for a scenic loop ride around Heber Valley with a side leg to the Jordanelle Wetlands just below the Jordanelle Dam(n). Robert Turner r46turner(a)uofu.net 801-355-9617 Sunday Jul 17 08:00 AM Sun and Moon Brunch 50/O/3/c Meet at Draper Park.Ride to Sun and Moon up Emigration Canyon for brunch. Bring your pedal pass for a 10% discount Mary Margaret Williams bicycleutah(a)msn.com 641-4020 Sunday Jul 17 10:00 AM Beginner Parkway Cruiser - Lehi 6/D/5/d Meet at Jordan River Parkway in Lehi. Take 1st Lehi exit, head down to Main street. From there head north to Saratoga Road. Go west and follow road 2.2 miles. (This is by the model airport) We'll ride 6 miles round trip on one of the most beautiful sections of the parkway. Perfect ride for beginners - cool and shady! Shelly Jensen sjenson(a)kimballinc.com 815-3858 --- Email Powered By www.Networld.com

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] This week in BBTC
by Penny Perkins 06 Jul '05

06 Jul '05

CHECK OUT THIS WEEK IN BBTC Wednesday Jul 6 06:00 PM Sugarhouse Sampler 20/O/3-4/c Meet at the Sugarhouse Park 1500 East, 2100 South entrance. We'll ride one of the many loop options from there. We might head north; we might head south. Come and see. You can even help select the route. Robert Turner r46turner(a)uofu.net 801-355-9617 Thursday Jul 7 06:00 PM Thursday Night Bike and Brew 20/B/3/c Meet at Canyon Sports, 1844 E. Ft. Union Blvd. Good climb up Bengal Blvd. to Wasatch, over to Evergreen and back. A different way to loop the valley. Bring $'s for brews after the ride - riders choice of several close brew pubs (usually Hoppers!) Come join us for a good ride and good company. Doug Jensen slccycler(a)netzero.com 815-3858 Thursday Jul 7 06:00 PM Beginner Parkway Cruiser 6/D/5/c Meet at Riverfront Park (11200 So. 920 W) to get there take 10600 So. untill you see Milligan's driving range, turn south 1 mile on Riverfront parkway through new office construction. We will meet in the parking lot by the fishing ponds. This is a 6 mile loop. Perfect for new riders or a family ride with younger riders. Slow and easy. Shelly Jensen sjenson(a)kimballinc.com 815-3858 Thursday Jul 7 06:00 PM Canyon Club; Big Cottonwood Canyon 28/O/2/c Big Cottonwood Canyon - Wasatch Blvd to Brighton Store 13.82 miles, Elevation Gain 3,745', Average Grade 6%. FIRST TIME CANYON RIDERS ENCOURAGED. Malcolm Campbell archit(a)pobox.com 680-2303 Thursday Jul 7 06:00 PM Morgan Loop 30/A-B-C/4/b Meet at the Sinclair Station (Old Farm Market) in Mountain Green. Take the Mountain Green exit off I-84 and proceed east at the yield sign. The Sinclair Station will be on the left side of the road. We will ride through Peterson to Porterville. From Porterville, we'll ride back through Morgan to the Sinclair Station in Mountain Green. Be sure to call or check your email if weather is questionable. Kim Haggin bikerkim(a)msn.com 801-628-2831 Friday Jul 8 09:00 AM South Valley Loop 30/B-C/4-5/c Meet at the Gene Fullmer Fitness Center in West Jordan 8015 South 2200 West for a loop through West Jordan Bluffdale and Riverton Richard Parker fisher(a)aros.net 801-969-2043 Saturday Jul 9 08:00 AM To Hannah and back 80/B-C/2/c Meet at Kamas city park 100 S 100 E for a ride through Woodland, over Wolf Creek pass down to Hannah and to the General Store for lunch. Then back over the pass and back to Kamas. The Store has fairly good lunch selection. Also food can be purchased at the general store in Woodland. This ride includes significant climbing over the pass in both directions but that also means some great downhill. Climb at your own pace. Deven Browning bike(a)mstar.net 801.876.2524 Saturday Jul 9 08:00 AM Draper Park Less Climbing Ride 50/B-C/2-4/c For those saving their legs to tackle Mt. Nebo (and others who just don't like all that climbing)... Meet at Draper Park 12500 South 1300 East for a loop route past Point of the Mountain and points south. Plan on the route being 50ish miles. Jen Heckman pecan314(a)xmission.com 967-6767 Saturday Jul 9 09:00 AM Beginner Parkway Cruiser - Lehi 6/D/5/d Meet at Jordan River Parkway in Lehi. Take 1st Lehi exit, head down to Main Street. From there head north to Saratoga Road. Go west and follow road 2.2 miles (this is by the model airport). We'll ride 6 miles round trip on one of the most beautiful sections of the parkway. Perfect ride for beginners - cool and shady! Shelly Jensen sjenson(a)kimballinc.com 815-3858 Sunday Jul 10 09:00 AM Mt. Nebo Loop 75/O/1/d Meet at Nephi Park Exit 228 from I-15 500 North and Main Street in Nephi. Ride to Goshen and strait east into Santaquin. There is a 37.7 mile climb up Mount Nebo with 7,547.6 Feet of Climbing. Includes a great decent and cooler temperatures up high. The only Superseries less than 100 miles. Robert Renwick bobrenwick(a)comcast.net (801) 463-6016 --- Email Powered By www.Networld.com

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Road Biking July 8
by Donna Fisher 05 Jul '05

05 Jul '05

40/B-C/4-5 Meet Donna Friday morning at 8:30 at the Kamas Park 1st E and 1st S for a 40 mile ride to Smith Moorehouse returning through Oakley and Peoa to Kamas via Democrat Alley. Expect about 1600 ft of elevation gain. Bring a snack and water. Helmets are required.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Upcoming Rides bt the Helena MT Bike Club
by Mike Hawe 01 Jul '05

01 Jul '05

Dear Club Member The Helena Bike Club puts on a few special event bike rides each year On July 30 they have the "One Helena Hundred Ride On August 13-14 the :Double Divide Ride" & on Sept 6-10 the "Park-2-Park Ride" which is basicly from Glacier National Park to Yellowstone. If anyone out there has any interest in any of these rides please contact me via email or by phone at 801-571-9486 Mike Hawe __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] centerville to hooper mini me ride sat june 2
by Richard Parker 01 Jul '05

01 Jul '05

the mini me starting point in Centerville for the mini me ride Saturday will be changed from the McDonalds in Centerville (due to limited parking ) will be at the skate park Meet at "Southpark" skating park in Farmington. It is located at 1340 South and Frontage Road. The Frontage Road parallels I15 on the east side. From I15 take the Farmington exit, number 325, and turn right heading south on the Frontage Road until you get to 1340 South. The park will be on the left side of Frontage Road. We'll ride a loop through Kaysville, Syracuse and Layton that starts and ends at Southpark. Bring a chair, a snack or food item to share with the group and whatever you'd like to drink. We'll have a tailgater after the ride at the park the time is still 9.00 am Richard parker

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