Category Archives: Cycling

Festivelo XV

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Description: 11/7-11/11 – awesome rest stops, historic points of interest each day, four riding days, with three routes each day-short 15 +/-, med 50+/- , and long 100. camping, hotel or tent, movies, steamed oysters, beer, flat routes, great breakfast and dinners at Short Stay (all routes start and end at Short Stay)

Route: Each day we start at Short Stay in Moncks Corner, and end there. There are three routes each day-short 15 +/-, med 50+/., and long 100. We have an awesome lunch stop each day with historic points of interest. SAG is on course. Very well marked routes. End your season on a happy note, and meets some great folks that will become life long friends.

Start of the ride: 2012-11-08
End of the ride: 2012-11-11

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Bulldog Grand Tour

Location: Provo, Utah

Description: This event is a fundraiser for Provo High School in Provo, Utah. Our School is 100 years old and in honor of that we are hosting a 100 mile bike ride along with other activities throughout the year to raise $100,000. We are also raising money for cancer research. Some very close individuals to us here at Provo High School are suffering with cancer and some have even been taken from us by cancer. We hope through our efforts this 100th anniversary we can benefit both our students and those struggling with cancer.

Route: 100, 50 or 20 miles routes leaving from Provo High School. The route then circles the Provo High School boundaries. For the 100 and 50 mile rides it then heads down through Springville over toward West Mountain. The 50 mile ride then returns to Provo High and the 100 mile heads around the West Mountain and then back to Provo High School. The map may be found on our website.

Start of the ride: 2012-08-25
End of the ride: 2012-08-25

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Mt. Nebo Century Challenge

Location: Springville, Utah

Description: The MyReason2Ride Mt. Nebo Century Challenge, sponsored by Noble Sports, is one of Utah’s most breathtaking century rides. Mt. Nebo scenic byway, normally thought of as a quiet and lazy “sunday drive”, will take on a whole new meaning when conquered from the seat of your bike. Take the challenge and ride this memorable route, featuring part of the 2010 Tour of Utah course. Enjoy panoramic views of Utah Valley, the Wasatch Mountains, Utah Lake, and an up close and personal view of Mt. Nebo, the tallest mountain in the Wasatch Range. The course crosses the Uinta National Forest between the cities of Payson and Nephi rising to a staggering height of nearly 9,600 feet. Leaving Nephi riders pass through beautiful Goshen Canyon, one of Utah’s rare and hidden gems. This is a fully supported charitable ride. You decide “What Moves You?” by choosing the charity that receives your donation. Select your charity from one of three areas; Health and Wellness, Education, and Humanitarian Aid. MyReason2Ride donates 100% of funds raised to our charitable partners. Visit www.myreason2ride.org for detailed information on our charitable partners. Race begins at 8:00 a.m. at Noble Sports in Springville, 1851 West 500 South. A delicious catered lunch will be provided at the finish line. Are you up for the challenge? Registration is now open at www.myreason2ride.org.

Route: Utah’s most breathtaking century rides. Mt. Nebo scenic byway, normally thought of as a quiet and lazy “sunday drive”, will take on a whole new meaning when conquered from the seat of your bike. Take the challenge and ride this memorable route, featuring part of the 2010 Tour of Utah course. Enjoy panoramic views of Utah Valley, the Wasatch Mountains, Utah Lake, and an up close and personal view of Mt. Nebo, the tallest mountain in the Wasatch Range. The course crosses the Uinta National Forest between the cities of Payson and Nephi rising to a staggering height of nearly 9,600 feet. Leaving Nephi riders pass through beautiful Goshen Canyon, one of Utah’s rare and hidden gems

Start of the ride: 2012-06-30
End of the ride: 2012-06-30

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Tour de Brewtah 2012

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Description: The Tour de Brewtah is a charity bike ride that brings together bicycles and beer to raise money for Utah charities. The ride will begin in Library Square in conjunction with the Live Green Festival. From there cyclists will be ride various designated routes to participating local breweries, including: Squatters, Red Rock, Desert Edge, Uinta and Bohemian. The final party location for everyone involved will be held at Piper Down.

Route: This year we will have two time waves, 12 noon and 1pm. Each wave will have two routes to choose from.
Route A: Desert Edge > Uinta > Squatters > Piper Down
Route B: Red Rock > Squatters > Uinta > Piper Down
You can pick your route when you register. First come first served until each is filled, so if you are particular you need to sign up soon!

Start of the ride: 2012-05-05
End of the ride: 2012-05-05

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Tour de Brewtah 2012

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Description: The Tour de Brewtah provides cyclists with a fun, meaningful event, engaging them with Salt Lake’s craft breweries while supporting local non-profit organizations. So put on your best costume, get out your sweet bike, and come enjoy a great time celebrating community, bicycling, beer, and fun!

Route: This year we will have two time waves, 12noon and 1pm. Each wave will have two routes to choose from.
Route A: Desert Edge > Uinta > Squatters > Piper Down
Route B: Red Rock > Squatters > Uinta > Piper Down
You can pick your route when you register. First come first served until each is filled, so if you are particular you need to sign up soon!

Start of the ride: 2012-05-05
End of the ride: 2012-05-05

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The GLMR Metric Century 2012

Location: Payson, Utah

Description: WHEN: July 14th, 2012

DAY OF EVENT REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN TIME: 6:00am – 7:00am

START TIME: 7:00am – 7:30am

WHERE: at the Park and Ride (900 N @ 143 W, Payson, UT 84651)

WHY: A great ride to prepare you for Lotoja! A benefit ride for Hope, Healing and Happiness. The GLMR is a 62.5 mile ride to raise an awareness of mental illness and suicide prevention. In 2008 an avid cyclist, Gary Ludlow, was taken by mental illness. We ride in honor of him and to enjoy the great sport that he loved. Proceeds raised go to support the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Utah) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP Utah).

VOLUNTEER: We need all the help we can get! Volunteer, donate, or be a sponsor. See our contact information at www.theGLMR.com or call Stan at 801.830.6655

Ride Start: Saturday, 30 July 2011
Ride End: Saturday, 30 July 2011

Route Description: www.theglmr.com for route map

Utah’s best 100K metric century starts in Payson at the Park and Ride (900 N @ 143 W, Payson, UT 84651) and goes south through Santaquin into Mona and stops at the Mona City Park (rest stop #1). From the rest stop, it heads west then north around Mona Reservoir, through Goshen Canyon and comes out into the city of Goshen. It precedes northeast through Genola and then north through West Mountain. From West Mountain, it turns east into Benjamin and stops at Benjamin Park (rest stop #2). From the rest stop, it heads north then east through Lakeshore and north west through Palmyra. From Palmyra, it loops back south through Lakeshore and Benjamin and ends at the starting point in Payson. 900 N @ 143 W, Payson, UT 84651

Start of the ride: 2012-07-14

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Ghost Town Century 2012

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:

– Quality event sox
– 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
– 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 5, 2012

Time – Registration 6:30 to 8:30 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 5/1 at Bountiful Bicycle (2482 S Hwy 89, Btfl); Wed 5/2 Infinite Cycle (3818 W 13400 So Riverton ); Thur 5/3 at Cottonwood Cyclery (2594 E Bengal Sandy); 4:30-7pm; and Sat beginning 6:30 am at the Deseret Peak Complex.

Please Note: We will ride regardless of weather! All registration fees are nonrefundable.

Start of the ride: 2012-05-05

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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

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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

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