Kabush commentary: Don't put aero bars on gravel bikes | VeloNews.com

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From Jeff-The Pocatello Ride at Scout Mountain

Here is the crew from the Pocatello Ride Saturday: Wes, me, John, Jeff, Scott, Jeff’s cousin Dan, and Tony. This is one of my favorite rides and always a highlight of the cycling season. We followed a variation of the 4 Peaks Gran Fondo sequencing this time, but I think the best sequence is our usual (Buckskin, Pebble, Scout, Crystal). Weather was mild and perfect for the ride.

Ultimate Challenge Details Released--Registration Open

AMERICA’S TOUGHEST ONE DAY CYCLING ADVENTURE

The Ultimate Challenge is a Gran Fondo taking place on August 11th and hosted by the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah. This unique opportunity allows participants to ride the exact Stage 5 route as the pros, as well as offering riders a great spot to watch the finishing sprints of Stage 5 at Snowbird Resort. So, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss your opportunity to experience the high-adrenaline, incredibly challenging Queen Stage route exactly like the pros.

·         Saturday, August 11, 2018 – 7:30am

·         Registration is $125 for early registration, $140 after June 1, and is non-refundable.

·         Registration closes on August 4th 2018.

·         One Distance – Gran Fondo Route: Canyons Village at Park City to Snowbird Resort.

·         Approximately 98 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing

·         Limited space available – 750 entries

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Thanks to Kelly Klingler and Madison Therapy Services for Support of the TNR

In contrast to last year, conditions were pretty miserable last night, cold and windy. Kelly and his family were cheerful and generous to support the TNR with drinks and candy bars.

From Joe Hill: Photos from Last Night's TNR--End of the Pavement.

Pocatello Ride 2018

The Pocatello ride is a long standing annual tradition for Upper Valley cyclists. Our 2018 ride will be this Saturday, May 26th. Departure time from Rexburg is 6:30 a.m. The ride starts at 8 a.m. at the Visitor Information Center between 4th and 5th Streets at the south end of Pocatello.

The Ride is just over 70 miles with over 7000 feet of vertical in four big climbs. On John's suggestion, we are going to alter our traditional sequence to more closely match the 4 Peaks Gran Fondo. The sequence this year will be Crystal, Scout Mountain, Pebble Creek, and Buckskin. 

Everyone is welcome to join for the full distance or any variation. Several people have talked about skipping Pebble Creek, the most difficult time of the four. You are welcome to drive yourself to the start or to contact me for help in setting up car-pooling from Rexburg.

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How Strenuous Exercise Affects Our Immune System - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/25/well/move/how-strenuous-exercise-affects-our-immune-system.html

Bikerumor Pic Of The Day: Bonneville Shoreline Trail, Utah - Bikerumor

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From Tim Meikle: Kelly Canyon to Lyons Creek

Actually, I think Tim, like Randy and some of the old-timers, prefers ‘Lyman Creek”.  Kelly Canyon to Lyons Creek from Rexburg with a few bonuses like Squire Dugway thrown in is one of the best rides in the Rexburg area. Just under fifty miles and typically a little over three hours, the ride features a decent amount of climbing, gravel, and scenery. I have only recently been riding with a Garmin and discovered that the climb to Kelly Canyon touches 12% briefly and the steepest parts of Squire Dugway are at 14%. The weather was perfect yesterday, cool but not too cool. The gravel sections will not be smoother all year.

Cougar kills one mountain biker and injures another in Washington state | US news | The Guardian

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TNR is Cancelled for Tonight. Snickers and Cold Drinks Next Week.

This is always a very painful call for me to make. It is raining all around us. The radar animation looks terrible and the National Weather Service has posted a thunderstorm warning. On a more positive note, next week we will be riding to the end of the pavement at Lyons Creek (by way of Summers Road). If this blows over, we may go out for a light spin around seven. If anyone is interested, please text me. Madison Therapy Service will again be meeting us there with cold drinks and Snickers Bars.

The Vehicle of the Future Has Two Wheels, Handlebars, and Is a Bike | WIRED

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Trail Tested: Is Tubolito the lightest, smallest, strongest, fastest inner tube of the century? - Bikerumor

https://bikerumor.com/2018/05/10/trail-tested-tubolito-tubo-lightest-strongest-fastest-inner-tube-century/

Tour of Utah confirms 2018 teams, including five WorldTour outfits | VeloNews.com

http://www.velonews.com/2018/05/news/tour-utah-confirms-2018-teams-including-five-worldtour-outfits_465604

Save the Date: Gravel Pursuit 9/29/18

Grab A Gear: News from Jay Petervary

It's Gravel Season The roads in Idaho are drying out and it's finally stopped snowing (I hope). I'm fresh off the plane from the Italy Divide and Dirty Kanza XL is just around the corner. That's got me thinking about the Gravel Pursuit. Yeah, it's still four months out, but it'll be here before you know it. This is the fourth year I'll be putting on this 60/120 mile event, in a place that's near and dear to my heart. Island Park, Idaho is a stone's throw from Yellowstone National Park, with all the same terrain, rivers, wildlife and views--just add hundreds of miles of primo gravel and doubletrack roads. I always encourage racers and their families to show up early to the Pond's Lodge and stay late, because fall is without a doubt the best time of year to enjoy the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The national park crowds have gone home, the aspens are turning gold, the dirt is great, and the fishing is world class. Make the trip--you won't be disappointed. I'm stoked to announce that this year, the Gravel Pursuit is the last stop in Salsa Cycles' Chase the Chaise series that celebrates the awesome world of gravel where everyone is welcome. From Salsa: One luxurious lounge. One photographer. Five different gravel family rooms. Dirt, sweat, and tears from thousands of riders across the land. Photographic portraits to capture it all.  I get a lot of people asking me what's the right bike for the Gravel Pursuit. It's not your standard midwestern gravel time trial--you've got ten-mile climbs, technical descents, and every surface from asphalt to remote, chunky doubletrack just outside of Yellowstone. The 120-mile course travels on roads that aren't as well maintained as those on the 60-mile course. For the seasoned gravel rider racing the 120, I recommend the Salsa Warbird with Teravail Cannonball 38s and for someone who is less comfortable on 4x4 roads and rutted descents I might recommend the Salsa Cutthroat with Teravail Sparwood 2.2s. In the 60-mile riders have gotten by with 32/35mm tires and we have even had some people on pathways bikes complete the ride. For the 60-mile I recommend riding whatever you're comfortable with. The important part is that you join us all for the 2018 Gravel Pursuit to ride in an amazing area. SIGN UP ONLINE

Mountain Bike The Tetons Summer Kickoff Thursday

It's Time To Get Together!

We are really excited to kick off the season and we think we have the perfect location at The Wildwood Room (who doesn't love a good WWR throw down), with exceptional entertainment, and all your fellow cyclists!   The Moment film has just been released this month and it is the origin story of a small group of mountain bikers who rose up, challenged the status quo, and changed the sport in ways that can be seen in every aspect of mountain biking today.  You may have even slipped off one of those early North Shore high slippery skinnies yourself if you want to know about the hilarity that created a movement this is a new film that is sure to entertain.  Watch riders recount when freeride mountain biking became a global sports phenomenon and the people who were passionate enough to make it happen in the face of industry adversity, injury, and heartache. This is a story that has never been told, told by the people who lived it firsthand.   Summer Kick-Off Party The Wildwood Room Thursday May 10, 2018 at 6:00pm