March 2007 - Ride_calendar - mailman.xmission.com

[BBTC Ride_calendar] Two Back Side rides added, this Fri and this Sat.
by Cheryl 21 Mar '07

21 Mar '07

The weather is so fine, I added a couple rides for this Fri and Sat. Would love to have some folks join me if your'e available Cheryl Friday Mar 23 10:00 AM Back Side Friday: Wanship to Echo30/O/4-5/c We've got to take advantage of this great Spring weather. This is a pretty flat route, just a couple small bumps. We will bike from Wanship, through Coalville and over to Echo, and then back to Wanship via Hoytsville. Everyone welcome, go your own speed. Meet at: Rail Trail Head Parking Lot in Wanship. Take I-80 to the Kamas-Wanship exit (mm155), through Wanship to the trail head parking lot. Cheryl Soshnikcsoshnik(a)yahoo.com 435-649-9008 Saturday Mar 24 10:00 AM Back Side Saturday: Coalville to Lost Creek Reservoir50/O/4-5/c They're forecasting another fantastic Spring day this Saturday, so let's do one of my favorite Back Side rides. This route follows I80/I84 frontage roads as it goes from Coalville, along the Echo Reservoir, through the almost nonexistant town of Echo, and than to Croydon. At that point, we head East and get our one and only good short hill climb in as we approach the reservoir. Return the same way. Bring goodies to eat, there's no guaranteed food along the way. All levels of riders welcome, go your own pace. Meet at: Coalville Court House (60 Main Street) West side parking lot. Take I-80 to the Coalville exit, mm162. Courthouse is right in the middle of town. Cheryl Soshnikcsoshnik(a)yahoo.com 435-649-9008 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Don't get soaked. Take a quick peek at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] BBTC - Calling ALL mountain bikers!!
by Rob Y. 21 Mar '07

21 Mar '07

Hey BBTC! Spring has sprung early and the Bonneville shoreline trail is already dry, round valley in PC is showing good riding conditions (little to no mud) and while many of us have already been racking up the miles on the pavement in preparation of the coming season, we have given little attention to those of us that prefer to ride fat tires with big treads and little gears. New for the BBTC this year is to develop a program for us cyclists that prefer to do it in the dirt. To help balance this program and follow the spirit of the club we are creating its own category and rewards. We are looking to develop our own mileage record complete with high mileage leaders awards just as in the road group. The first step is to learn how many mountain riders we have and what level of riders and the type of rides we want to provide and then to start filling the calendar with rides geared to our riders' abilities. So, let me hear from everyone with their thoughts, ideas and offers to help launch our new endeavor of providing mountain bike ride adventures for our club's members and friends. And let's get out and ride! See you all soon, whether it be on the road or on the trail, Pedal Fast and Laugh Often!! Rob Y. (why not)

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Lotoja
by Brent W. 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

To all BBTC members that are planning on racing/riding Lotoja (September, 8) this year. I wanted to ask everyone that regardless of which category you are planning on registering to ride in, that you please do it under the name of Team BBTC. This will group us all together in our respective categories and give the club a larger presence as well as more company to ride with. I have booked 15 rooms at the Super 8 in Logan the night prior and I'm currently working on 15 rooms in Jackson Hole. I have looked at multiple places in Teton Village but knowing that some would rather not pay too much for a room I am trying to find rooms in Jackson Hole where we can stay at a substantially less expensive rate than in Teton Village (a difference of about $100/night). Please let me know if this is of interest to you and if you would like one of the rooms? I have reserved 8 rooms with 2 double/queen beds each that are $60/night and 7 rooms with 1 double/queen bed each for $50/night. Last year we all had troubles in finding rooms and this is to avoid that problem and keep most of us together. I also want to inform you that registration for Lotoja this year opens on April, 2 and they are estimating it will cap out within 5 days. Therefore, please go to http://www.lotojaclassic.com on April 2nd and register. Those of you interested please shoot me an email as soon as possible letting me know if you're planning on riding Lotoja and if you want a room. Thank you, Brent Williams brent(a)benefitinspections.com

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] March 21 Antelope Island Ride
by Tom Coffey 20 Mar '07

20 Mar '07

Hello all, I'll be leading John's ride tomorrow out at 1600hrs on Antelope Island. Be sure to give yourself an extra 15 minutes to drive from I-15 down to Antelope Island. Traffic is more congested now and alt routes are suggested. I'll wait about 15 minutes for slackers. From I-15 North: Take Roy exit westbound, turn left at first light (Main St.) and go to Bingham's Cyclery in Sunset at 2300 N. Turn right at 2300 N and go all the way to 4500 West. Turn left at 4500 W and go to end of road and turn right onto Antelope Island road. There you are! From I-15 South: Take Kaysville exit westbound, go straight on 200 N to Angel St. Turn right and go to Gentile, turn left and go to Bluff Rd. Turn right 45 degrees onto Bluff Rd and take it to Antelope Island Rd or SR 106. Turn left and go to Antelope Island SP. Get on your bike and ride! Good Luck! Tom Coffey

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] April Ride Calendar
by Eric UNCK 16 Mar '07

16 Mar '07

Hey BBTC! WOW! I think spring fever is hitting hard. Thanks for all the submissions for the April Ride Calendar. There are 60 rides for the month of April. 16 of those were entered between 11:30 and midnight last night. Someone who shall remain nameless but his initials are J. McC. put some of them in January and I had to go find them, but we got 'em. There was only a total of 17 rides for the whole month of March. There isn't a single day in April that there isn't at least 1 ride available. Lots of favorites from last year: Bike and Brew, Beer Widows, Early Morning Wake Up, TGIF, etc. and some new ones bound to be favorites as the season goes on. Lots of rides outside the S.L. Valley. Strong work everyone, see you out there. Eric Unck Road Captain '07

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Winter Escape 100
by Don and Mary Margaret WILLIAMS 13 Mar '07

13 Mar '07

WOW 33 riders last Sunday on the last warm-up leading up to the Winter Escape scheduled for this Saturday in Mesquite, NV. Quick reminders - Start time is 9:00 AM West Coast time from the Parking lot next to the Oasis Package store . its a giant lot across from the OASIS RV Park Arizona is not on Daylight Savings time so we could be in 3 time zones in the course of 50 miles, but thats another story. . Its going to be warm so hydration will be important - Perhaps choking down liquids 12 to 24 hours prior to ride time wouldnt be a bad idea. Liquids served in the casino, however would probably be a bad idea, diruetics dont help in the heat. Carry enough water to last for 30 to 50 miles - We pass through lovely Beaver Run AZ about 20 miles into the ride, complete with a store stop, after that is a long climb to the Utah State line with no shade and temps forecast to be somewhere around 80 degrees. Lunch will be at the intersection of SR 91 and Bluff street in St George - plenty of sandwich options then we turn around and climb a little and coast a little back to Mesquite. If youre planning on going and havent let us know yet - some idea of how many to expect would be appreciated. Minister of non-marked 100's Don Williams

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Pot Holes & other dangers
by Shari Zinik 13 Mar '07

13 Mar '07

Everyone, Many of you may be aware of this already, but I wasn't, so I thought I would alert you to a web site where you can report road maintenance issues and road shoulders that need sweeping. There is a form you can fill out on the Salt Lake City Mayor's Bicycle Advisory web site under Bicycle Route Maintenance. The url is: http://www.slcgov.com/Transportation/BicycleTraffic/RouteForm.aspx Yesterday my husband, Steve, was riding his bike on 2700 E between 2700 S and 3300 S, when he hit a sunken manhole cover. Anyone who has ridden that route has probably seen it as the pavement is about 4 or 5 inches above the level of the manhole cover. Poor Steve broke his collar bone and has a partially collapsed lung. He is currently in the hospital with a breathing tube for a few days. I urge you to please report road hazards such as this to the Salt Lake Transportation authorities so we can make the roads safer for cyclists. There are a lot of big cracks and holes in the streets every spring after the snowplows have done their job for the season so let's get them reported and fixed! Thanks, Shari -- Shari Zinik Administrative Manager Chemistry Department University of Utah 315 S 1400 E Rm. 2020 Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0850 (801) 581-6673 (801) 581-8433 FAX -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] April ride submissions
by Eric UNCK 11 Mar '07

11 Mar '07

Hey BBTC! April's calendar is going nuts! Lots of rides are being posted, it's looking like bike season again. There is still room and time if you want to get a ride on the calendar. Remember, Monday the 12th is the last day for newsletter article submissions and the ride calendar closes at midnight on Thursday the 15th. A Ride Leader is needed for the Farmington Mini-Me on the 14th of April. Robert is still on the injured reserve for his knee. If you're interested contact Robert or me and we'll sign you up. Thanks to all those who've submitted rides for April. Keep it up! Eric Unck Road Captain '07 roadcaptain(a)bbtc.net

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Winter Escape Ride 100 ride-and-or-lodging-sharing?
by eric dupuis 10 Mar '07

10 Mar '07

If you're interested in ride-and-or-lodging-sharing for the Winter Escape Ride 100 in Mesquite this coming weekend please contact me through kratka(a)xmission.com or 801 920 0364. I am considering driving down with my travel trailer Friday evening and staying for the weekend. Weather is expected to be in the mid 80s! Thanx, Eric Dupuis - kratka(a)xmission.com - 801 920 0364

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Sunday AM ride
by Don and Mary Margaret WILLIAMS 10 Mar '07

10 Mar '07

Hi everyone! Sunday morning's ride is marked for both the 30 and 60 mile options, there is a slight modification to the usual route due to road construction but Farmington looks great this time of year. Gentile Street has pavement again so we dont have to get our bikes muddy. and the 30 gets to ride part of the Legacy Highway. Remember to set your clocks so you wont be late Don W. minister of road markings

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