October 2006 - Ride_calendar - mailman.xmission.com

[BBTC Ride_calendar] anyone up for a mtnbike ride?
by Rob Y. 28 Oct '06

28 Oct '06

Hey BBTC! Roquesann and I are going on the BST today about 1pm. We are meeting at the trail head on Sunnyside across from the zoo. Our plan is to ride the BST out to the bobsled downhill and back. You can call me at 801-288-1330 with any questions or to let me know you are coming. Have a great day! Capt'n Rob

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] FW: Closed Frontage Road Bicycle Route
by Raleigh Fehr 28 Oct '06

28 Oct '06

>From: "Bob Springmeyer" <bobspring(a)bonnevilleresearch.com> >To: <melini(a)xmission.com>,"'Raleigh Fehr'" <raker(a)msn.com>,"'Malcolm >Campbell'" <malcolm(a)tsa-usa.com>,"'ted wilson'" ><tedlwilson(a)comcast.net>,"'Heidi Schubert'" <heidi(a)biochem.utah.edu>,"Holly >Mullen" <hmullen(a)sltrib.com>,"'Brett Prettyman'" ><brettp(a)sltrib.com>,<john.weis(a)path.utah.edu>,"'Jon Springmeyer'" ><jonspring(a)bonnevilleresearch.com>,"'Ken.B Johnson'" ><Ken.B.Johnson(a)hsc.utah.edu> >CC: <Dan.Bergenthal(a)slcgov.com>,"'Gwen Springmeyer'" ><Gwen.Springmeyer(a)slcgov.com> >Subject: Closed Frontage Road Bicycle Route >Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2006 16:27:33 -0600 > >Please look at the following email from Salt Lake City. > >They have closed the North Temple Frontage Road immediately west of the >International Center until Spring of next year. This is a very popular >cycling and joging route through the airport to the Great Salt Lake Marina. >It is also one of the few "family friendly" winter cycling routes in the >region. > >They say that cyclists and joggers will need to ride on I-80 for two miles >becuase it is "hazardous" to ride through a construction area. > >It is unfortuante to not have the route available. > >It would be tragic if someone was injured or killed trying to ride on the >Interstate. > >Tomorrow (Saturday Oct 28th) several bicycle advocates will be meeting at >Weather Bureau on North Temple at 10:00 am to ride out and look at the >situation. > >We would love to have you join us. > >Bob springmeyer 801-673-9021 cell > > _____ > >From: Bergenthal, Dan [mailto:Dan.Bergenthal@slcgov.com] >Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 10:16 AM >To: Bob Springmeyer; Dan Fazzini Jr. - CG Sparks; melini(a)xmission.com; >Springmeyer, Gwen >Cc: Sharon Briggs; Vaterlaus, Scott; Weiler, Scott >Subject: RE: Frontage Road > > > >I've spoken with Engineering and others in Transportation about this issue. >What we have is a great deal of work going in within the North Temple >Frontage Road in the area just west of 5600 West. We have storm drains, >sewer and water lines all being installed which will at times create gaps >in >the asphalt and deep trenches. This creates a very hazardous situation for >road users. As such, the roadway between approximately 5600 West and 7200 >West has been closed by the city until mid February or March. If >bicyclists >need to travel the two miles between 5600 West and 7200 West in that area >they should use the I-80 shoulder. The I-80 shoulder in this area is >approximately nine feet wide and the law does allow bicyclists to travel on >I-80 west of 5600 West. > > > >We understand this closure is an inconvenience, especially for those who >normally enjoy a quiet, almost auto free, recreational ride in this area, >but feel the closure is appropriate for the safety of the traveling public. >Thank you for your cooperation! > > > >Dan Bergenthal, P.E. > >Transportation Engineer > >Salt Lake City Transportation Division > >349 South 200 East, Suite 450 > >Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 > >Phone: 801 535-6630 Fx: 801 535-6019 > > > _____ > >

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Airport to Marina closures
by Raleigh Fehr 27 Oct '06

27 Oct '06

>From Dan B: Ive spoken with Engineering and others in Transportation about this issue. What we have is a great deal of work going in within the North Temple Frontage Road in the area just west of 5600 West. We have storm drains, sewer and water lines all being installed which will at times create gaps in the asphalt and deep trenches. This creates a very hazardous situation for road users. As such, the roadway between approximately 5600 West and 7200 West has been closed by the city until mid February or March. If bicyclists need to travel the two miles between 5600 West and 7200 West in that area they should use the I-80 shoulder. The I-80 shoulder in this area is approximately nine feet wide and the law does allow bicyclists to travel on I-80 west of 5600 West. We understand this closure is an inconvenience, especially for those who normally enjoy a quiet, almost auto free, recreational ride in this area, but feel the closure is appropriate for the safety of the traveling public. Thank you for your cooperation! Dan Bergenthal, P.E. Transportation Engineer Salt Lake City Transportation Division 349 South 200 East, Suite 450 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone: 801 535-6630 Fx: 801 535-6019

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Rainy Ride Add-ons
by Don and Mary Margaret WILLIAMS 25 Oct '06

25 Oct '06

Rainy Ride Add-ons from last week's Roadbike rider.com com e-newsletter Enjoy Don W. "Several roadies e-mailed us about specific products they find effective. Here's the lowdown: RAIN PANTS In newsletter No. 265 you said "Rain pants are available but they are usually blousy, noisy and overkill." I agree, but I rode through many a storm during Northern California's record rainfall winter wearing a great product from Europe called Rainlegs. They only cover the front of your legs, so you still get plenty of air. They fit tight enough to not flap or make noise. I am not affiliated with the company, just an extremely satisfied customer! Take a look at http://www.rainlegs.co.uk -- Tom K. GLOVES Hey guys, the Duluth Trading Company makes full-finger waterproof and coldproof gloves with outstanding tactile qualities. They're called Ironclad Cold Condition and designed for winter construction workers. I have been riding in them for many years and have always appreciated the quality. The palms are padded very nearly like cycling gloves too. -- Robert H. http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/29020.aspx?feature=Product_6 Give SealSkinz a try. They have a waterproof-but-breathable membrane with a wool lining for warmth. They stretch a bit for dexterity, have a high collar and non-slip dots on the palm for a good grip. Info at http://www.sealskinz.com -- Peter B. JACKET Last spring I toured in Eastern Europe in a Showers Pass Elite rain jacket. The first three weeks from Prague to Vienna were in a cold rain almost every day. With all the climbing in that section of Europe I expected to be wet either from the rain or from the effort required to pedal my 100-pound bike over the large hills. After touring for more than 35 years in over 50 countries using many different rain jackets, none provided the protection or the wicking that the Elite did. Finally a jacket that works. -- Bill H. http://www.showerspass.com LIGHTS The only way to survive (in San Jose, anyway) in the reduced visibility of rainy weather is to make yourself really visible. Ordinary bright bike lights are readily visible in the daytime under gray skies, and a little attention-getting will help ensure you make it home. It's now the law in California that drivers must use headlights in the daytime if there is enough precipitation to keep wipers on continuously. That's a good idea for bikes, too. -- Jon S. FENDERS Riding in the rain actually becomes enjoyable absent the gritty, salty spray flung from your tires. With full-coverage fenders you won't need booties or a rain jacket unless it's really pouring down. You'll stay drier and more comfortable, and your bike will be substantially cleaner. Grit won't get packed into the headset and brakes or sprayed onto the chain. Even the shorty clip-on fenders for modern racing bikes will keep the crud off of your upper body and out of your headset, although they won't help riders behind you much. I like Honjo aluminum full-coverage fenders, but they don't fall into the "easy on, easy off" category and won't fit on modern racing bikes. Esge, Zefal, and Planet Bike are other good brands. SKS/Esge Raceblades seem to be the best of the sorry lot for clip-ons. Tip for this election season: Check out http://www.mile43.com/peterson/FendForYourself.html for instructions on how to make full-coverage fenders (even for racing bikes with zero-clearance brakes) from recycled Coroplast campaign signs. Once built, they go on and come off with a few zip-ties and a minute or two. -- Will D.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Saturday's East Bench Loop
by Rob Y. 21 Oct '06

21 Oct '06

Hey BBTC! For all of us that didn't go to Texas, Vegas or Moab this weekend, Let's Ride!! Here is a cue sheet of tomorrow's ride, it is an open ride just beware there will be a fare amount of climbing as we go up and down along the benches. I hope to see everyone come out and ride! Start time is 10am briefing and on the road. Capt'n Rob Rob Y. - 801-288-1330 East Bench Loop - 55 miles * Start - Cottonwood Mall - NW corner by Macy's * Turn right out of the mall on Murray-Holladay Rd. * Murray-Holladay Rd to Viewmont Dr. - turn right * Viewmont Dr to Cottonwood Lane - turn right * Cottonwood Lane to Haven Lane - turn left * Haven Lane to Holladay Blvd - turn right * Holladay Blvd to 6200 S - turn right * 6200 S to 2300 E - turn left * Bengal to 2320 E. - turn right * 2320 E becomes Nantucket Dr. * Nantucket to Bengal - turn right * 2300 E to Bengal Blvd - turn left * Bengal Blvd to Danish Rd - turn right * Danish Rd to Sutton Way - turn right * Sutton Way to Wasatch Blvd - turn right * Wasatch Blvd through Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd (9800 S) and stay on Wasatch Blvd * Wasatch Blvd to 1700 E. - turn left * 1700 E runs into 1300 E - turn left * 1300 E to Highland dr - turn right * Highland to Bangerter - turn right * Bangerter to 13800 S - turn right * 13800 S to Fort St - turn left * Fort St to 12300 S - turn right * 12300 S to 1000 E - turn left * 1000 E to 11000 S - turn right * 11000 S to 1300 E - turn left * 1300 E to Sego Lilly - turn right * Sego Lilly to East Dell Dr. (2330 E) - turn left * East Dell Dr. to 10000 S. - turn right * 10000 S. to 2700 E. - turn left * 2700 E. to Mt. Jordan Dr. - turn left * Mt. Jordan Dr. to 9860 S. - turn left * 9860 S to Little Cottonwood Rd - turn right * Little Cottonwood Rd to mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon - turn left * Little Cottonwood Canyon Rd to Wasatch Blvd - continue straight * Continue on Wasatch through Ft Union * At light turn right to stay on Wasatch Blvd * Wasatch Blvd to 330 S - turn right * Follow to Parley' crossing - cross * Parley's crossing to Wasatch Dr. * Follow Wasatch Dr. to Crestview - turn left * Crestview to Sunnyside - turn left * Sunnyside to 2000 E - turn left * 2000 E to 2100 E - at dead end cut through church parking lot * 2100 E to Parley's Canyon Blvd - turn right * Parley's Canyon Blvd to 2000 E - turn left * 2000 E to Terra Linda Dr - turn right * Terra Linda Dr to Albright Dr - turn left * Albright Dr through the light on 4500 S and road becomes Holladay Blvd * Holladay Blvd to Locust lane - turn right * Locust Lane to 2225 E to Murray Holladay Rd - turn right * Murray Holladay Rd to Cottonwood Mall - Finish Line

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Cycling Utah 2006 Riders of the Year Nominations Request
by Dave Iltis 18 Oct '06

18 Oct '06

Hi Everyone- It's time to nominate riders, clubs, and events for Cycling Utah's 2006 Awards. Feel free to explain your nomination. Nominations will be taken until around Oct. 25th. We are asking that you reply to this email with your nominations for the following categories: Overall Rider of the Year (Road and Mountain and anything else): Male Road Racer: Female Road Racer: Male Mountain Bike Racer: Female Mountain Bike Racer: Downhiller of the Year: Male Cyclocross Rider (2005 Season): Female Cyclocross Rider (2005 Season): Event of the Year (road or mtn race or tour): Notable Performance of the Year: Clubs of the Year (not just racing performance, but also organizing, members, involvement etc) - Road Club: Mountain Club: Touring Club: Bike Advocate of the Year: Long Distance Touring Rider: Honorable Mentions: thanks, Dave Iltis Editor Cycling Utah dave(a)cyclingutah.com

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Las Vegas Century
by slccycler＠netzero.net 17 Oct '06

17 Oct '06

Hey BBTC'ers If you are going to be in Las Vegas this weekend for the Las Vegas Century, you are cordially invited to attend a Pasta Dinner on Friday night. Starts around 6:00 - but is come when you get in and we will warm up the lasagna! Contact me for directions if you would like to drop by. 815-3858 Also, there will be a BBQ and drinks on Saturday night for those of us too tired to go play the slots! Good luck, and may the wind be at your back.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] FW: Oct 17 Kaysville Kruizer Update
by Tom Coffey 16 Oct '06

16 Oct '06

Current information on Oct 17 Kaysville Kruizer Update: Due to multiple construction zones (UTA, housing, etc.) between the current start point and Centerville, I would like to move the starting point of this ride to: Starting point: Centerville exit 319, Target Parking lot. Directions: Take I-15 exit 319 eastbound, turn at second right and follow road ¼ mile to Target sign. Turn left into Target parking lot. Thanks.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Tomorrow's Kaysville Kruzer ride!!
by Rob Y. 16 Oct '06

16 Oct '06

Please note that due to construction the start point has been changed for this ride. Here again is the change and directions. Due to multiple construction zones (UTA, housing, etc.) between the current start point and Centerville, I would like to move the starting point of this ride to: Starting point: Centerville exit 319, Target Parking lot. Directions: Take I-15 exit 319 eastbound, turn at second right and follow road ¼ mile to Target sign. Turn left into Target parking lot. Thanks. Tom Coffey Thanks and have a GREAT ride!! Captn Rob

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Warren Miller film
by Rob Y. 16 Oct '06

16 Oct '06

Hey BBTC! I'm sorry we were not able to get enough people to agree on date and time for the Warren Miller Ski film. Therefore I will not be making a group purchase for tickets. A few of us will be attending the 9:30pm show on Friday the 20th and anyone is welcome to join us. See you there, Rob

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