Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Zion Country Early Spring Century 2013

Location: Huricane, Utah

Description: A Century of Fun on 2 Wheels! Enjoy the awesome beauty of southern Utah during this pre-spring ride. Leave the spinning

rooms and the cold of winter behind and escape with us to Utah’s scenic Dixie land. Get an early start on the season and

the warmth of the south. Join us as we ride to Zion National Park on a leisurely route that will allow you to get out on

the road, test your legs, relax and enjoy you first organized ride of the season. Meet our volunteers at your lunch & rest

stops & learn first hand about Spina Bifida.

Help support children — Spina Bifida is the #1 physically disabling birth defect. Proceeds will be used to provide

education to the parents of children that suffer from the disability and to provide fun activities for our local children

that suffer form the debilitating effects of Spina Bifida. 100% of all additional donations go directly to the

Intermountain Spina Bifida Support Group.

What You Get — Your entry fee gets:
– A quality commemorative event gift
– 6 food and rest stops
– On Road SAG support
– Equipment Drop Off & Pick-up
– A unique Event pin
– End of ride raffle with prizes worth 100’s of dollars

Safety — All riders must be aware of and observe the traffic laws of the state of Utah. The road ways along the course of

this event are rural roads but are not closed. Be prepared to share the road with vehicular traffic. Use proper hand

signals for all turns and stops, for the safety of drivers and your fellow riders. All riders are required to wear a

helmet, and to ride single file, except for passing. All riders must be off the roads by 4:30pm.

Equipment Drop Off — Each rider will be provided with a bag at registration, suitable for equipment & clothing drop off.

The first two rest stops will have someone to help you mark your bag and see that it gets returned to the finish. B2B will

not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

Waiver — All Riders will be required to sign a waiver during check in. No one may sign for another rider (except

guardians).

Lodging — Stay tuned for info on the best hotels for The Zion Country Century.

Friday Nite Pasta Mixer — 6:00 to 8:00pm Come join us for a pasta party the night before. Get your carbs and meet your

friends & fellow riders. Watch cycling videos & learn more about Spina Bifida. Join us in the Pick up your registration

packet, visit vendors & have a fun evening.

Finish Line Bar-B-Q Celebration — Are you always hungry at the end of a ride, need a protein boost? Why not join us for a

Bar-B-Q? You have your choice of Bar-B-Q’d steak, chicken, or a veggie entree. In addition there will be salads, beans and

all the trimmings, plus some decadent desserts for a fantastic, finger lickin way to relax and enjoy the companionship of

new and old friends.

Date: March 2, 2013

Time: Registration 7:00 to 8:00 am Ride starts 8:00 am must be on road by 9:00 am

Place: Stay tuned for more details

Directions: I-15 to exit 16. East on SR-9 9.4 miles to 100 West. Right 1 block to Huricane. We’re where all the bikes are.

Registration & Check In — Early registration is encouraged, however registration will be accepted up to the morning of the

event. Check in will be available Friday night from 5:30 to 8:30 pm & beginning 7:00 am.

Early Check In & Registration — Tuesday, February 21 at Bountiful Bicycle (2482 So Hwy 89 Bountiful) Wed 22 Cottonwood

Cyclery (2594 E Bengal Blvd SLC) 4:30-7:00pm

Early Registration Deadline Feb 12th

!!!Registration fees are non-refundable and we will ride regardless of weather!!!

Can’t ride but still want to help? Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the event. You will have fun & meet

some great people. Receive an event shirt, snacks, a meal, and our gratitude for volunteering. If you or someone you know

would like to help with this or future events call Bob at 801.677.0134.

Start of the ride: 2013-03-02

More Details: here

Gorge Ride

Location: The Dalles, Oregon

Description: The sixth annual Gorge Ride sponsored by the Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway will be held Saturday, June 16, 2012, beginning at the Gorge Discovery Center, 5000 Discovery Drive, in The Dalles, Oregon. It extends 19.25 miles along the historic highway and State Trail west to the Senator Mark O. Hatfield West Trailhead, just east of Hood River, and back again; a total of 39 miles, but because it’s an out-and-back, you can make it any distance you wish.

This is a fundraiser. All proceeds to toward restoring and reconnecting abandoned segments of the Historic Highway so that, hopefully by its 100th birthday, June 7, 2016, you will be able to bike its entire 73 mile length from Troutdale to The Dalles, OR without having to be on Interstate I-84!

Route: This route is a combination of historic highway that is open to motor vehicles, with very low traffic, and the HCRH State Trail that is open only to hikers and bicyclists. It’s an out and back route of 38.5 miles. This ride is supported with water stops, snacks, mechanical support and SAG wagons. Maps with cue sheet and elevation chart are provided.
•Experience the panoramic view at Rowena Crest.
•Visit the grounds of the historic Mayerdale Estate.
•Travel through the restored Mosier Twin Tunnels.

The terrain really isn’t tough — the HCRH was built with no grades exceeding 5%. (Folks of all ages & physical condition have ridden it.) When you encounter a hill, just ‘gear down’, take it one pedal stroke at a time, and remember that it’s taking you to a view even nicer than the ones on the way up!

Registration will be open through midnight, Tuesday, June 12th with a non-refundable, online, advance registration fee per rider: Ages 12 & up = $35. Ages 6-11 = $15. Under 6 is free. Add $10/rider for day-of-event registration. Online registration is the only advance registration method.

A sack lunch from the Basalt Rock Café, within the Gorge Discovery Center, will be available for purchase during on-line registration for $12. Lunches may be picked Up: 11 AM until 4 PM.

T-shirts featuring a Gorge Ride graphic will be available for purchase during on-line registration for $15. Pick up your T-shirt on the day of the ride when you pick up your packet.

Packet pickup will be at the Gorge Discovery Center on June 16 from 7 AM to 10 AM. Course opens at 7 AM and closes at 4 PM. Participants will be required to sign our waiver and release form at packet pickup. Riders under 18 years-of-age must be accompanied on the ride by a registered adult and their waiver and release form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Participants must wear an ANSI or Snell approved helmet.

For more information about the Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway, go to: www.hcrh.org

Start of the ride: 2012-06-16
End of the ride: 2012-06-16

More Details: here

The Zion Country Early Spring Century 2012 – Select Health Special

Location: Huricane, Utah

Description: A Century of Fun on 2 Wheels! Enjoy the awesome beauty of southern Utah during this pre-spring ride. Leave the spinning rooms and the cold of winter behind and escape with us to Utah’s scenic Dixie land. Get an early start on the season and the warmth of the south. Join us as we ride to Zion National Park on a leisurely route that will allow you to get out on the road, test your legs, relax and enjoy you first organized ride of the season. Meet our volunteers at your lunch & rest stops & learn first hand about Spina Bifida.

New 2012 Thermal Jersey Only $95.00
This early Spring long sleeved Jersey, with side panels of micro-fiber 100% polyester Termatex has been especially designed for your enjoyment and safety. Termatex is a thermal fabric made up of an empty micro fabric, with a high capacity to maintain body heat, it is highly breathable to provide moisture wicking, and with its soft touch allows freedom of movement with comfort and better performance
– Maximum wicking for warmer conditions
– Ergonomic side panels for an improved fit
– Reinforced pockets for improved load stability
– Thermal material for added comfort during cooler weather
Sizes are: X small, Small, Medium, Large, X Large, XX Large, & XXX Large

Help support children — Spina Bifida is the #1 physically disabling birth defect. Proceeds will be used to provide education to the parents of children that suffer from the disability and to provide fun activities for our local children that suffer form the debilitating effects of Spina Bifida. 100% of all additional donations go directly to the Intermountain Spina Bifida Support Group.

What You Get — Your entry fee gets:
– A quality commemorative event gift
– 6 food and rest stops
– On Road SAG support
– Equipment Drop Off & Pick-up
– A unique Event pin
– End of ride raffle with prizes worth 100’s of dollars

Safety — All riders must be aware of and observe the traffic laws of the state of Utah. The road ways along the course of this event are rural roads but are not closed. Be prepared to share the road with vehicular traffic. Use proper hand signals for all turns and stops, for the safety of drivers and your fellow riders. All riders are required to wear a helmet, and to ride single file, except for passing. All riders must be off the roads by 4:30pm.

Equipment Drop Off — Each rider will be provided with a bag at registration, suitable for equipment & clothing drop off. The first two rest stops will have someone to help you mark your bag and see that it gets returned to the finish. B2B will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

Waiver — All Riders will be required to sign a waiver during check in. No one may sign for another rider (except guardians).

Lodging — Stay tuned for info on the best hotels for The Zion Country Century.

Friday Nite Pasta Mixer — 6:00 to 8:00pm Come join us for a pasta party the night before. Get your carbs and meet your friends & fellow riders. Watch cycling videos & learn more about Spina Bifida. Join us in the Pick up your registration packet, visit vendors & have a fun evening.

Finish Line Bar-B-Q Celebration — Are you always hungry at the end of a ride, need a protein boost? Why not join us for a Bar-B-Q? You have your choice of Bar-B-Q’d steak, chicken, or a veggie entree. In addition there will be salads, beans and all the trimmings, plus some decadent desserts for a fantastic, finger lickin way to relax and enjoy the companionship of new and old friends.

Date: February 25th, 2011

Time: Registration 7:00 to 8:00 am Ride starts 8:00 am must be on road by 9:00 am

Place: Stay tuned for more details

Directions: I-15 to exit 16. East on SR-9 9.4 miles to 100 West. Right 1 block to Huricane. We’re where all the bikes are.

Registration & Check In — Early registration is encouraged, however registration will be accepted up to the morning of the event. Check in will be available Friday night from 5:30 to 8:30 pm & beginning 7:00 am.

Early Check In & Registration — Tuesday, February 21 at Bountiful Bicycle (2482 So Hwy 89 Bountiful) Wed 22 Cottonwood Cyclery (2594 E Bengal Blvd SLC) 4:30-7:00pm

Early Registration Deadline Feb 12th

!!!Registration fees are non-refundable and we will ride regardless of weather!!!

Can’t ride but still want to help? Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the event. You will have fun & meet some great people. Receive an event shirt, snacks, a meal, and our gratitude for volunteering. If you or someone you know would like to help with this or future events call Bob at 801.677.0134.

Start of the ride: 2012-02-25

More Details: here

Rotary RAW

Location: Logan, Utah

Description: Logan Rotary Club is proud to sponsor The Logan Rotary RAW. Utah’s newest and most scenic recreational bicycle event featuring a fun 25-mile family/friend ride along the valley floor to the mouth of Sardine Canyon, and a challenging 72-mile ride starting and ending in Logan but riding around the base of the steepest mountains in North America… the Wellsvlle Mountains! This route passes through Wellsville before climbing up Sardine Canyon, roughly 1700 feet and descending 1350 feet into Brigham City. There you turn north and pass through Honeyville and Deweyville. Just beyond Deweyville, the route turns east and climbs 650 feet before providing a spectacular Cache Valley vista and descending 500 feet into Mendon returning to the starting point at Willow Rotary Pavilion at Willow Park. For the Century Riders a 100 mile route is also offered, which extends west of the Wellsville range. There are four rest stops at miles 14, 31, 46 and 62. Early registration is encouraged and is rewarded with a reduced fee. However registration will be accepted up to the morning of the ride. And, a fantastic yummy lunch awaits you at the finish. Please come enjoy one of the most favorite rides in Utah! See you there!

Route: The 72-mile Rotary RAW features a challengingly beautiful ride circumnavigating the steepest mountains in North America! This route passes through Wellsville before climbing up Sardine Canyon, roughly 1700 feet and descending 1350 feet into Brigham City. There you turn north and pass through Honeyville and Deweyville. Just beyond Deweyville, the route turns east and climbs 650 feet before providing a spectacular Cache Valley vista and descending 500 feet into Mendon returning to the starting point at Willow Horseshoe Park. There are four rest stops at miles 14, 31, 46 and 62. The 25-mile ride also starts and ends at the Rotary Pavilion in Willow Park. This ride follows along the scenic Mendon Road to the rest stop in Wellsville, then returns the same route. A stop in Mendon is available if needed. Great ride for the family! The 100-mile ride extends to the west of the Wellsvilles and connects to the 72-mile route near Petersboro.

Registration – Early registration is encouraged and is rewarded with a reduced fee. However registration will be accepted up to the morning of the ride.

Start of the ride: 2012-07-21
End of the ride: 2012-07-21

More Details: here