Category Archives: Cycling

Ghost Town Century 2010

Location: Tooele, Utah

Description: Join us on a fun ride through some of Utah’s historical Ghost Towns of Yesteryear. This is the perfect ride to start the season. Few hills, mostly flat country, little traffic, the Pony Express trail, and awe inspiring vistas. Keep a watchful eye and you may even see some old miners off in the distance. Keen ears may hear the faint notes of bugles from old Camp Floyd, which was the largest military installation in the United States & the third largest city in Utah. Come, join the ranks of Ghost Town Ridersj of the past!

Help Support Valley Mental Health — There are over 19,000 severe and persistently mentally ill clients served by Valley Mental Health on a regular basis in Salt Lake, Tooele, and Summit counties. Valley Mental Health works to cultivate an environment that promotes the emotional, physical and social wellbeing of their clients. 100% of all additional donations go directly to Valley Mental Health.

Your entry fee gets:

– A quality event shirt
– 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 1,000’s of dollars
– A fun & satisfying day

Safety – All riders must be aware of and obey the traffic laws of the state of Utah. The road ways along the course of this event are rural roads but are not closed. Several of the roads have narrow shoulders so you must exercise caution at all times. 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 three 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).

Bailey’s Finish Line Bar-B-Q Celebration – Are you starving at the end of a ride? Need a protein boost? Join us for the optional Bailey’s Bar-B-Q. You have your choice! Bar-B-Q’d steak, chicken or veggie entrée. In addition there will be salads, beans, corn on the cob, and all the trimmings, plus some decadent desserts for a fantastic, finger lickin way to relax and enjoy new and old friends.

Can’t ride but still want to help? Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the event. Receive an event shirt, snacks, a meal, and our gratitude for helping. A good time is assured. If you or someone you know would like to help with this or future events call Bob at 801.677.0134.

Date – May 1, 2010

Time – Registration 6:30 to 7:30 am. Ride starts 7:30 am Must be on road by 8:30 am

Place – Deseret Peak complex, 2930 West Hwy 112, Tooele Utah

Directions – I–80 to exit 99. Proceed to 2nd light (approx 3 miles) turn right, go 5 miles to Sheep Ln. & turn left, go 3.2 miles turn right onto St Rt 112 go 1/2 mile to entrance and turn right into complex. We’re where all the bikes are.

Registration and CheckIn – Early registration is encouraged, however registration will be accepted up to the morning of the event. Early check-in will be available Tue 4/27 at Bountiful Bicycle (2482 S Hwy 89, Btfl); Wed 4/28 at Canyon Bicycle (3969 S Wasatch SLC); Thur 4/29 at Cottonwood Cyclery (2594 E Bengal Sandy); 4:30pm Friday night at Valley Mental Health (1000 W 100S Tooele) 5:00 to 9:00 pm and Sat beginning 6:30 am at the Deseret Peak Complex.

We will ride regardless of weather!

Start of the ride: 2010-05-01

More Details: here

New Year Revolution Century 2010

Location: Goodyear, Arizona

Description: Join us on this special occasion to celebrate the beginning of the new Yeas as we Ride In The New. What better way to cele-brate than on your bike! Escape the cold and snow of winter, get away from the spin rooms and trainers, and enjoy an opportunity to celebrate on your bike. Make the resolution to ride more this year and join us for your first century of the year in sunny Avondale, Arizona where you can ride, hike, play some golf, take a swim or if you like take in the Fiesta Bowl.

Help Stand out Diabetes – $10 of every registration helps support the American Diabetes Association to provide research and education to rid our country of the most rapidly growing disease.

Your entry fee gets:

– Quality event Cycling Socks
– 5 food and rest stops plus lunch
– On Road SAG support
– Equipment Drop Off & Pick-up
– A unique Event pin
– A fun & satisfying day

Safety – All riders must be aware of and obey the traffic laws of the state of Arazona. The roadways 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 three 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 – B2B has arranged with local motels, B&B’s & Resorts for special rates for our riders. Please check our website for a link to the available locations and their prices & amenities. When making your reservations you must go through our website to receive the special rates. Please make your reservations as early as possible, AZ is very popular at this time of year.

Bailey’s Finish Line Bar-B-Q Celebration – Are you starving at the end of a ride? Need a protein boost? Join us for the optional Bailey’s Bar-B-Q. You have your choice! Bar-B-Q’d steak, chicken or veggie entrée. In addition there will be salads, beans, corn on the cob, and all the trimmings, plus some decadent desserts for a fantastic, finger lickin way to relax and enjoy new and old friends.

Date – January 1, 2010

Time – Registration 6:30 to 8:00 am. Ride starts 8:00 am Must be on road by 9:00 am

Place – Goodyear Community Park 3151 North Litchfield Road Goodyear, AZ

Directions – I-10 to Exit 128 (Litchfield Rd). Go north to 3151 North (just past Thomas Rd). The park is on your right just past the YMCA. We’re where all the bikes are.

Registration and CheckIn – Early registration is encouraged, however registration will be accepted up to the morning of the event. Check in & Registration will be available Thursday night at Goodyear Community Park from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.

Can’t ride but still want to help?
Volunteers are needed before, during, and after the event. Receive event memorabilia, snacks, a meal, and our gratitude for helping. 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: 2010-01-01

More Details: here

Zion Country Early Spring Century 2010

Location: Bloomington, 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

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

Place: Bloomington Park 650 W Man-O-War Rd. St George, Utah

Directions:
I-15 to exit 4. West to Pioneer. South to Man,O,War Rd. turn right 1/2 mile to Park on right. 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 at the
Shuttle Inn from 5:30 to 8:30 pm and beginning 7:00 am at Bloomington Park.

Early Check In & Registration – Wednesday 2,24 4:30,7:00pm Cottonwood Cyclery 2594 E Bengal Blvd., Salt Lake City

Optional 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 Wingate conference room. Pick up your registration packet, visit vendors & have a fun evening.

Option 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.

Start of the ride: 2010-02-27

More Details: here

City Creek Bike Sprint

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Description: The City Creek Bike Sprint starts at the mouth of City Creek Canyon and finishes at Rotary Park. This is great way to end the biking season before winter hits. For Mountain and Road Bikes. Limited parking at the canyon, please park at the Capitol.

Age divisions for the race male & female are: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ and Clydesdale division.

Awards will be given up to 3rd place overall male and female.There is food, drinks, prizes, and award drawings that all pariticipants can participate.

Route: City Creek Canyon

Start of the ride: 2009-10-10
End of the ride: 2009-10-10

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Legacy Parkway Trail

Location: North Salt Lake/Farmington, Utah

Description: This is a new bike path constructed parallel to the new Legacy Parkway in North Salt Lake.

Comment: I really enjoy this route. Very relaxing and peaceful, notwithstanding it’s proximity to some heavy traffic. Virtually flat, with very little elevation gain/loss. Great track to get out and put on some miles. From the North Salt Lake trailhead at Center Street to the end of pavement at Farmington station and back is 23 miles.

Details: here

GRUB Fest 2009

Location: Minersville, Utah

Description: Imagine an entire 3 day weekend of fun on your bike! If you enjoy riding you need to join your friends at the GReat Utah Bicycle Festival ~ GRUB Fest ~ over Labor Day Weekend, September 4-7. The bike and the cyclist are celebrated at GRUB Fest. Whatever your riding preference you will find it amongst the smorgasbord of cycling venues to choose from. With over of 300 miles of roads, 100 miles of double and single track, recreational riding, racing, supported and unsupported rides to choose from on some of Utah’s least traveled and scenic roads. Join the fun in the new cycling Mecca of Minersville, a quaint and scenic hamlet in historic Beaver County; where the average elevation ranges from 5,000 to over 10,000 ft. and the average September temperature is 45°- 80°. Beaver County offers fishing, horseback riding, golf, swimming, hiking, in addition to the many biking opportunities GRUB Fest offers you. Choose from the tent or RV city or one of the local motels to stay at, choose from a wide array of food at the food court and enjoy the entertainment.

At the GRUB Fest you will meet new and old friends as you choose from a different fully supported Full, Metric, or Half Century ride each day, or cheer a friend at one of the stages of the 4 stage mountain race; ride some double or single track on your mountain bike to Utah’s largest wind farm or one of three geo-thermal power plants scattered among the thousands of acres of hills and plains, cheer on the racers during the 4 stage road race, join the bike parade, take a bike safety class, or take on all comers during a street race.

The Salt Lake Veterans Hospital Psychiatric Department will receive a minimum of $10 of every registration fee to help support their efforts to aid and comfort our veteran heroes. 100% of all additional donations go the VA Psychiatric Department.

Recreational Riding — Everyone that registers for the festival is free to ride to their heart’s content. There are over 300 miles of roads and over 100 miles of double and single track for you to explore. If you choose to ride on your own on the roads or dirt, we request that you check in with the information booth before & after you take off and let them know where you will be heading. This way we won’t be worried about you getting lost. The only restriction to riding on the roads is that day’s century route.

Century Rides — There will be a different fully supported full, metric, and half century ride each day. There will be fully stocked rest stops at least every 20 miles plus a lunch stop as well. SAG vehicles will patrol the route to lend mechanical, physical, or medical support if needed. Day one the Petroglyph route; Day 2 the Elk Meadow route; Day 3 the Wah Wah route.

4 Stage Mountain Bike Race — Join us for any one of the stages or all of them. Individual Time Trial (Stage 1); Super-D race (Stage 2); Short Track race (Stage 3); and Cross-Country race (Stage 4). Directed by Ron Lindley this race will challenge your skills and ability.

4 Stage Road Race — This USA Cycling 4 stage road race will give you a chance to test your fitness and ability on some challenging courses. 90 mile Road race (Stage 1); Individual Time Trial (Stage 2); Criterium race (Stage 3); and 60 mile Road race (Stage 4).

Clinics — There will be Downhill riding, Group riding skills, and Bike Safety clinics for adults and youth.

Bike Parade — Polish up your bike add a few streamers or don a costume and join us in a Bike Parade around Minersville and before the local populace.

Street Racing — Remember your youth as you join each evening for a session of Street Racing. You can challenge anyone you want to race to the next telephone pole.

Tent & RV City — Join the fun and enjoy our tent or RV cities . Reserve a 15×15 tent site or one of our pull through RV sites (no hook-ups). A great bargain at only $8 per person per night (Families $20 per night).

Motels — Nearby Beaver and Milford have several motels to choose from as well. Check our website for a list of local motels. When making reservations mention the GRUB Fest or Bike2Bike for special rates.

Pets— Sorry NO PETS

Entertainment — Enjoy the fun even more each evening with the local and regional talent. There will be music, singing , dancing and Fun, Fun, Fun!

Safety — All recreational riders must be aware of and obey the traffic laws of the state of Utah. The roadways 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 5:00pm.

Directions: Take I-15 to Beaver Exit, Take Main St to U-21, West 17 miles to Minersville.

Registration — Early registration is encouraged. However registration will be accepted up to and throughout the event weekend. Check-in hours will be Fri. 2 to 10 pm, Sat. & Sun. 6 am to 8 pm, Mon. 6:00 to 11:30 pm at the Beaver County Fairgrounds in Minersville

Racing License — All road racers must be licensed with the appropriate cycling organization. Mountain bike racers need not be licensed. One day USA Cycling licenses will be available.

Start of the ride: 2009-09-04
End of the ride: 2009-09-07

More Details: here

Levi Leipheimer’s King Ridge GranFondo

Location: Santa Rosa, California

Description: Join three-time Amgen Tour of California winner, Levi Leipheimer, for a fully-supported fall bicycle ride in some of the nation’s finest cycling country. Three different routes, ranging from a fairly flat 36 miles, to a very hilly 103 miles, capture the romance of Sonoma County’s most picturesque vineyards, towering redwoods, grassy meadows and coastal panoramas. In the tradition of the gran fondo, these are timed, non-competitive rides. Very strong, skilled riders may opt for the 103-mile GranFondo; the 65-mile MedioFondo is intended for riders with plenty of experience but who ride only once or twice a week; we suggest the gentle 36-mile PiccoloFondo for less experienced riders or those looking for an easy pedal through beautiful landscapes.

REGISTER AT LEVISGRANFONDO.COM. Registration fees are listed on event website.

Route: 1. GranFondo – 103 miles on a challenging mountainous course with outstanding coastal views
2. MedioFondo – 65 miles on a picturesque hilly course with fine coastal views
3. PiccoloFondo – 36 miles on a flat valley-floor course through redwood forests and vineyards

Start of the ride: 2009-10-03
End of the ride: 2009-10-03

More Details: here