Why They Ride: Bike Travelers From Other Countries
June 2011 - October of 2009 to November of 2010 was quite the extraordinary year for bicycle travelers staying at my home. Normally Julie and I host 1 or 2 travelers every year or two. In that time...
View ArticleBikepacking the Dixie 170
I had been riding since 6:00 am, and had just completed a massive push from the flow of Thunder Mountain, through the barren tablelands of the Hatch-to-Panguitch ATV trail, and over the riddle of Rock...
View ArticleIbapah Valley Ramble
The Ibapah Valley Ramble is a 24.2-mile, out-and-back ride on Ibapah Road in extreme southwestern Tooele County. The route is from Ibapah, at the Deep Creek Pony Express Station, to Goshute (main...
View ArticleStudies Examine Bicycles and Mass Transit
June 2011 - It's not news to most people that bicycling and mass transit go hand in hand to get people around. But planners and transit officials need to innovate to improve this marriage of...
View ArticleReview: Bike Snob: Systematically & Mercilessly Realigning the World of Cycling
There are a lot of books out there that try to detail and capture urban cycling: Hurst's the Art of Urban Cycling, Glowacz's Urban Bikers' Tips and Tricks, Culley's The Immortal Class. Bike Snob NYC,...
View ArticleIt’s Just a Quick Spin
the sickening sound one often hears when the impact of a body hitting the ground is so great, air is forced from the lungs. Ouch. Just seconds before, I was sailing along on my newly built ride, but I...
View ArticleRaising Bike Friendly Kids Part 2
If you are going all-in and plan on having loads of kids, like me, purchasing an adjustable tandem might be the way to go. With our Co-Motion Periscope Torpedo (pictured), I am able to adjust it to fit...
View ArticlePedaling Veganism
Vegan Cyclist Dave Harward: I have been vegan for about 7 months now. My diet has been vegetarian for 8 of the last 10 years. The reasons for choosing a vegan diet are ethically centered. Proper...
View ArticleSeven Steps to a Smoother Riding Bicycle
If your bike is riding well it is not necessary to take it to the shop for a full tune up before every event. It is, however, a good idea to spend a little time checking the bike over to prevent...
View ArticleThe Climbs of Salt Lake County
Road cyclists in the state’s capitol city are among the lucky when it comes to choices. If one wanted to, a cyclist in the valley could pick a different climb every day of the week and throw in...
View ArticleChip Seals and Bicycles – Short-term Pain for Long-term Gain?
Last summer, I was very glad that Salt Lake City (in contrast to the County)has had an informal policy of not chip sealing bike lanes for the past several years – a decade or more. But as we come up on...
View ArticleClimbs of Utah County
With jagged peaks, wide roads and narrow canyons, Utah County is a veritable cycling paradise when it comes to climbing. Theres a reason the Tour of Utah includes two of these climbs in one of its...
View ArticleStudy Looks at Safe Routes to School Programs
What's the best way to choose grantees for Safe Routes to School (SRS) programs? States should get info from applicants on existing conditions they propose to remedy, proposed plans and methods for...
View ArticleTales from the Old Country: Bike Touring in Germany
If you are unlike me and like to be a tourist, a guide will take you to interesting destinations. We didn't know that there was a museum of torture in RothenbergThe post Tales from the Old Country:...
View ArticleWe’re Weird, Thats For Sure…
I strolled into a Walgreen's pharmacy with my giant teammate Tom Zirbel late Saturday night ahead of the recent USPRO Championships in Greenville, SC looking for knee-high pantyhose. The post We’re...
View ArticleBart Gillespie: How Bike Commuting Fits into Family, Work, and Professional...
Bart Gillespie: I am your average 37-year-old family guy who enjoys riding bikes. I just happen to have stuck with cycling long enough to get kind of good at it.The post Bart Gillespie: How Bike...
View ArticleThe Great Divide Basin. An Excerpt from Be Brave, Be Strong.
Of all of the regions along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, the Great Divide Basin has perhaps the most notorious reputation, at least among racers. The post The Great Divide Basin. An Excerpt...
View ArticleKeep It Moving: Turn Your Pedals Throughout Each Ride
There is no doubt that focusing on more continuous effort during a ride can be beneficial. Some coaches get fanatical about it, insisting that their riders pedal at all times, including on downhill...
View ArticleUpgrade your Road Wheels for Better Performance
By Tom Jow When I worked as a team mechanic, wheel selection was easy. Everyone used light wheels for mountain stages, regular wheels for flat and rolling stages, and disc wheels for time trials. If...
View ArticleEmigration Trail Classic
The Emigration Trail Classic is a history-laden, 80.6-mile out-and-back route, including a 12-mile loop at the turnaround end. The ride starts in eastern Salt Lake City and incorporates all or a...
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