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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Ride Around the Bear - June 10th
by Raleigh Fehr 04 Mar '06

04 Mar '06

Registration opened March 1st for OCW's annual Ride Around the Bear. Space is limited and when paid riders reaches 400 the event will be closed. So if you're interested in challenging yourself and participating in this exhilarating ride you'd better sign up soon. Please refer to OCW's Website at www.ocw.org for registration and further information on Ride Around the Bear. If you'd rather not ride but want to participant in this great event we are always looking for volunteers and you can contact Debi Butz at www.Events@ocw.org. This Message sent by Orange County Wheelmen E-Mail System

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Beans & Brew Ride Cancelled
by Greg McMurdie 04 Mar '06

04 Mar '06

Due to the snow and poor road conditions, the Beans and Brew ride this morning is cancelled. Greg McMurdie

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Zion Country Early Spring Century
by Fisher, Travis G 03 Mar '06

03 Mar '06

I'm signed up for the Early Spring Century in St. George this weekend and I'm wondering if anyone has any pointers. How is the weather? How is the route? Any quick things I should know? Thanks! Travis

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Spring Metric - March 18, 2006
by Raleigh Fehr 03 Mar '06

03 Mar '06

Come join fellow cyclists for Orange County Wheelmen's Spring Metric ride on Saturday, March 18, 2006. Choose between the full Metric Century or the half Metric Century. The full metric takes riders through Temescal Canyon with a turnaround at Tom's Farm while the half metric does a turnaround in Corona. Meet at the Yorba Regional Park in Anaheim Hills for the 8:00 a.m. check-in. Please park in the dirt lot near the ball fields, not in the asphalt parking area. The full metric ride starts at 8:30 a.m. and the half metric starts at 9:00 a.m. Join everyone at the end of the ride at Yorba Regional Park for a rewarding lunch by El Pollo Loco. Please refer to OCW's Website at www.ocw.org for registration and further information on the Spring Metric. This Message sent by Orange County Wheelmen E-Mail System

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Fwd: Point of the Mountain Road Closure
by Dave Iltis 01 Mar '06

01 Mar '06

>Subject: Road Closure >Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2006 11:40:19 -0700 >Thread-Topic: Road Closure >Thread-Index: AcY9X55VM/YTCGHsTiWpgF4azOoJRw== >From: "Kay Lin Hermansen" <khermansen(a)wwclyde.net> >To: <dave(a)cyclingutah.com> >X-Virus-Status: Clean > >Dave, >I am working on the Point Of The Mountain Aqueduct project that is >going through Draper and Sandy. Rather than having bikers depend >solely on the electronic traffic signs, I wanted to let you and as >many bikers as possible--bikers that use the eastside frontage road >to Utah County--to know that this road will be closing temporarily. > >Minuteman drive in one area at the point of the mountain is >currently reduced to one-way traffic. Within the first two weeks of >March, not before the week of March 6, this road will close to all >through traffic--walkers, bikers, personal vehicles etc. >Rough/limited access will only be maintained to the quarries. The >eastside Frontage road on the south end at the Murdock canal (across >from Staker Parsons) will also be closed. This will go through most >of the summer. > >Access to the Point of the Mountain Air Park will be available from >the south, through Traverse Ridge. > >Hopefully you will be able to pass this information along to those >you know that may use this road. If you are interested in knowing >more about this project, please visit our website ><http://www.pomapipe.com>www.pomapipe.com or feel free to call me if >you have any questions. > >Kay Lin Hermansen >Public Information Manager > > POMA Project > >12453 South 265 West, F >Draper, Utah 84020 > >(801) 619-1784 Office >(801) 619-1789 Fax >(801) 809-9908 Mobile >(801) 440-PIPE Hotline ><http://www.pomapipe.com>www.pomapipe.com > >

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Moab Skinny Tire Festival Schedule of Events
by Skinny Tire Events 28 Feb '06

28 Feb '06

Your Source for Moab's Premier Road Cycling Events ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Moab Skinny Tire Festival March 3-6, 2006 FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY ROUTES STILL AVAILABLE Benefiting the (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jrmwgtbab.0.bu7m57aab.8yk869n6.2308&p=http%3A%2F%2F…) You can still register and enjoy one, two, or three days of the Festival. Don't wait . . . REGISTER NOW! (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jrmwgtbab.0.kfiwk5aab.8yk869n6.2308&p=http%3A%2F%2F…) for the daily rides! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Official Skinny Tire Festival Schedule of Events Thursday, March 2 5:00-8:00 pm Rider Check-In opens, Moab Valley Inn, 711 S. Main Street. Massage Sign- Up. Friday, March 3 7:00-9:00 am Rider Check-In; Silent Auction open; Massage Sign-Up 8:15 am Top Fund Raisers Private Ride (departing from Moab Valley Inn at 8:30am) Chris Carmichael; Bob Roll attending. 9:00 am Mass Start from Moab Valley Inn for River Portal Ride. Support available until 3:00pm. 1:006:00 pm Rider Check-In, Silent Auction, Massage Sign-up 4:00 pm Hill Climb Time Trial beginning at Rotary Park to famous Slick Rock trailhead (5 mile uphill race; free to registered riders); click here (http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=jrmwgtbab.0.hh5xgtbab.8yk869n6.2308&p=http%3A%2F%2F…) for details 6:00 pm Top Fundraiser and VIP Dinner hosted by Red Cliffs Lodge on the Colorado River with Guest Speaker Chris Carmichael and Bob Roll. Saturday, March 4 6:309:00am Rider Check-In; Silent Auction open; Massage Sign-Up 8:00 am Mass Start from Moab Valley Inn for Colorado River Corridor Ride. Support available until 4:00 pm. 1:006:00pm Vendor Expo, Silent Auction, Massage 4:00-7:00pm Festival Social and Program Dont miss this wonderful evening of fun and camaraderie with guest speakers Chris Carmichael, and Lance Armstrong Foundation Advocacy Director Barry Jackson. Hot hors doeuvres and beverages served (beer and wine available with donation). Non-rider guests may attend for $5 payable at door. 4:00-5:00 pm Chris Carmichael Book Signing 5:00-6:00 pm Guest Speakers Chris Carmichael and Barry Jackson, LAF Director of Advocacy. LAF has chosen the Skinny Tire Festival to launch their new advocacy and survivorship program. Barry will introduce the program tonight and invite participants to attend Sunday evenings official training program held at Moabs Star Hall. 6:00 pm Top Fundraisers Award Presentation 6:15 pm until we are finished - Live Auction! Here is your chance to be the winning bidder on tons of great cycling stuff including some one of a kind Lance Armstrong signed memorabilia. (All proceeds go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation). Sunday, March 5 7:00-9:00 am Rider Check-In; Silent Auction, Massage Sign-Up. 9:00 am Dead Horse Point RideStart and Finish from intersection Hwy 191 and Hwy 313 (9 miles north of Moab Valley Inn). Road north of Moab has been improved so riders can cycle from their hotel or condo for an extra 18 miles round trip. Support available until 4:00 pm. 1:006:00 pm Vendor Expo 3:005:00 pm Silent Auction. Last chance to bid! 4:00-5:00 pm - Book Signing by Dave Shields, author of The Tour at Vendor Expo 5:00 pm Silent Auction Closes 6:30pm LAF Advocacy Training at Star Hall. The Lance Armstrong Foundation has chosen the Moab Skinny Tire Festival participants to be among the first to participate in LAFs new grassroots advocacy program. Straight from the Austin, Texas LAF headquarters, Mr. Barry Jackson along with other foundation members will make a presentation Sunday evening of the Moab Skinny Tire Festival. Monday, March 6 9:00 am Arches National Park Ride (no Mass Start) All Rides Include Lunch, SAG vehicle support and Aid Station snacks, water. No lunch served Friday. Registration and Meeting Point ALL RIDES (except for Sundays Dead Horse Point Ride) START AND FINISH AT: Moab Valley Inn 711 South Main Street ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Skinny Tire Events ------------------------------------------------------------ email: info(a)skinnytirefestival.com phone: 435-259-2698 web: http://www.skinnytirefestival.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?m=1011294776091&ea=mailinglist%40… This email was sent to mailinglist(a)bbtc.net, by info(a)skinnytirefestival.com Update Profile/Email Address http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=oo&m=1011294776091&ea=mailinglist%40b… Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe(TM) http://ui.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?p=un&m=1011294776091&ea=mailinglist%40b… Privacy Policy: http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp Powered by Constant Contact(R) www.constantcontact.com Skinny Tire Events | P.O. Box 934 | Moab | UT | 84532

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Any Saddle Suggestions?
by Greg McMurdie 28 Feb '06

28 Feb '06

Ok – after a number of years in the saddle, I finally, absolutely, must replace my 5 year old Selle Italia saddle. It’s completely worn out and the small gel insert pad came off last week. So I went into Contender today and talked to a guy who suggested I purchase a fi’zi:k saddle. Nothing against that saddle – I have one on my mountain bike and love it. But the sales guy suggested I look at a longer saddle since I move around a little bit on longer rides and am a “big guy” (I thought Dougie was, not me!). I looked at a few others – mostly Selle Italia – and then decided I had better go home and do a little research. So I spent the last hour or so looking at reviews on Roadbikereview.com and thought I would ask for advice from those on the mailing list. I’ve really enjoyed my last Selle Italia and wouldn’t mind buying another one. However, I’d like to get one that is similar to the one I have but a little more comfortable for longer (4+ hour) rides. I looked at Selle Italia and noticed that they have a fluid suspension system in some of their saddles. That looks interesting. Also, some of the reviews say the Turbomatic is great – but they no longer make them. The fi’zi:k Alante has good reviews, but I don’t want to spend $200 on a saddle. Ideally, I’d like to be between $75 and $110. So if anyone has some advice – love to hear it. Thanks, Greg

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Randy's Funeral
by Penny Perkins 28 Feb '06

28 Feb '06

BBTC Randy's wife Dorothy has requested that BBTC members ride their bikes in the funeral procession from the church to the grave site. We will change into our bike clothing immediately after the funeral and ride about a 3 mile each direction. So far we have 4 riders that are available to do this....but we would like to have 6 to 10 riders. If you are available ....please contact me and let me know. I think this is something Randy would really like. Penny

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Wednesday Evening
by Penny Perkins 28 Feb '06

28 Feb '06

BBTC, For any of you interested in joining together to attend Rand Sutherlands viewing tomorrow evening, meet at Mimi's Cafe (5223 South State Street) at 5:45 p.m. and we will have some dinner and go over to the viewing. We will have a card prepared to write a note to Randy's family. Let me know if you plan to attend and I will make reservations. Hope to see you there! Penny

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[BBTC Ride_calendar] Write Sen. Bramble and Thomas Today for Bicycling Education
by Dave Iltis 28 Feb '06

28 Feb '06

This should be done today to have impact and to make our roads safer: From: "Malcolm Campbell" <mcampbell(a)gmidgroup.com> Subject: UBC needs your help Friends, We need your help. The Legislature has been preoccupied with tax cut issues and has not shown much interest in the agendas of small organizations like the Utah Bicycle Coalition. So now that the tax issues seem to be worked out we are pushing to extend the $20K allocated last year to an additional $20-$40 K this year. Last year the money was earmarked for Utah Highway patrol and they have used it to develop a series of radio adds running on the Wasatch front and TV PSA's running on hotel networks in Moab. This effort will reach a limited audience and will only run for few weeks in the spring. Our objective is to have them run longer and statewide next year. The UBC is asking you to politely ask Senators Curt Bramble and Dave Thomas to earmark $20 to $40 K for UHP to promote safe driving and cycling. Sen. Bramble was the person who got the 3' law through the senate last year and allocated money to UHP for publicizing it. Sen. Thomas is the Senator who ordinarily allocates funds for the UHP. Points to use: 1. Thanks for passing the 3 ft law and $20 to publicize it last year. 2. The $20 k allocated to UHP last year has been well used and is very helpful. 3. The task of making the roads safer is ongoing. 4. Our goal is to make both cyclists and drivers safer users of the road. 5. Both cyclists and drivers need to learn to respect the rules of the road and each other. Below are the letters I sent to these Senators and you are free use them a sample. Please remember these senators have been very helpful to us in the past and we look forward to a long friendly relationship with them. Sen. Bramble's email: cbramble(a)utahsenate.org Sen. Thomas' email: dthomas(a)co.summit.ut.us other legislative emails: http://www.le.state.ut.us/asp/roster/roster.asp Thanks Malcolm Campbell Dear Sen. Bramble, Ted Wilson has asked me to take over his position of President of the Utah Bicycle Coalition so he may pursue other programs. He still provides us with advice and support and will continue to work with the legislature on our behalf. As the new President I am writing to thank you for your support last year for the "Three Foot Law," which cyclists around the State feel has made a significant difference in their safety, and for allocating $20,000.00 to the Utah Highway Patrol to publicize it. As you may be aware UHP has developed a series of radio ads informing the public of the "three Foot Law" and the need for everyone to respect other users of the road. The UHP publicity project is great but limited to a few weeks and will only be heard along the Wasatch Front. The Utah Bicycle Coalition board and other cycling clubs and organizations have discussed this and feel there is a real need for a broader program that will run for several months and as a statewide effort to promote both safe cycling and safe driving. Our goal is have drivers and cyclists respect the rules of the road and each other. To accomplish this we need help from educators, police, and law makers. We request that you, as a law maker, consider our request for $20,000.00 to $40,000.00 earmarked for the Utah Highway Patrol to be used to further educate cyclists and drivers of their responsibilities toward each other. Thank you for all you have done for cycling and we wish you well in your legislative career. Sincerely Malcolm Campbell, President Utah Bicycle Coalition Dear Sen. Thomas, Sen. Bramble has informed us that you are the Senator with authority to allocate funds for the Utah Highway Patrol. Last year the Senate passed the "Three Foot Law," which cyclists around the State feel has made a significant difference in their safety, and allocated $20,000.00 to the Utah Highway Patrol to publicize it. As you are aware UHP has developed a series of radio adds informing the public of the "Three Foot Law" and the need for everyone to respect other users of the road. As the new Utah Bicycle Coalition President I am writing to thank you for your support last year. The UHP publicity project is great but limited to a few weeks and will only be heard along the Wasatch Front. The Utah Bicycle Coalition board and other cycling clubs and organizations have discussed this and feel there is a real need for a broader program that will run for several months and as a statewide effort to promote both safe cycling and safe driving. Our goal is to have drivers and cyclists respect the rules of the road and each other. To accomplish this we need help from educators, police, and law makers. We request that you, as a law maker, consider our request for $20,000.00 to $40,000.00 earmarked for the Utah Highway Patrol to be used to further educate cyclists and drivers of their responsibilities toward each other. With this additional funding UHP can expand their current project statewide and extend it over a longer period which will make Utah a better place for all. Thank you for all you have done for cycling and we wish you well in your legislative career. Sincerely Malcolm Campbell, President Utah Bicycle Coalition

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