Friday, August 31, 2018

Video of Utah driver blowing black exhaust at winner of cycling race goes viral | East Idaho News

https://www.eastidahonews.com/2018/08/photo-of-utah-driver-blowing-black-exhaust-at-winner-of-cycling-race-goes-viral/

Please be aware of this Madison County "Coal Roller" who has also targeted cyclists and report him to local law enforcement if you witness any similar behavior.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab 
(dark grey or black)
ID license 1M C0834

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Bike BBQ is Tomorrow


Bike BBQ Monday, August 20th 6 p.m.
Dave and Dawn Anderson home 324 S. 3rd E.
Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert.
Invite your family. Invite your friends.
Live Music with David Peck and Thorz Hammer

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Tour of Utah traces success to careful spending, wise timing, and balanced competition | VeloNews.com

The Kyrgyzstan Silk Road Mountain Race + Upcoming Local Events--Jay Petervary


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Into the Unknown

I haven't felt these kinds of nerves going into a race in a very long time. Maybe not ever. Backpacking.com published a Kyrgyzstan trip report and route a few years ago and since then beta has trickled in as people explore the country by bike, but there are still a lot of unknowns. I've never traveled in central Asia, I've never ridden through military checkpoints, I don't know what kind of food or resources will be available in the villages. It might be dangerous. I haven't ignored the recent deaths of a group of cyclists in Tajikistan--they were hit by a truck driven by ISIS members. But it's dangerous to ride through downtown LA and it's dangerous riding in grizzly country outside of Island Park.

I'm not focusing on the negatives. I've heard it's incredibly beautiful country with very welcoming people but that can be a tough line to walk when you're racing--I want to appreciate their hospitality without losing time or offending them.

I'm very happy that Tracey will be joining me for the Silk Road Mountain Race. She's riding the route with our friend Mark, so we can both have the experience but I won't ruin her event with my pace.

I like to say preparation, not planning. I'm very well prepared for this event but what happens out there is in a lot of ways outside of my control. I think it will take six days, but that's a rough estimate. I'm packing almost 20,000 calories and a water filter to be on the safe side. If I can, I'll post updates mid-race, but there are only a few larger towns on the route that might have service.

I'm taking the V4 prototype Warbird to Kyrgyzstan. So many people, including my friends at Salsa, have asked why I'm not taking the Cutthroat instead. I think gravel bike technology as well as tire and wheel technology have come so far in recent years and I have a lot of experience riding the more gravel-centric Warbird on rough routes. I always want to use the best tool available for a race, and Salsa is making a lot of amazing tools. Paired with a wide range drivetrain I'm really happy with, Terravail Cannonball
42mm tires, Industry Nine Ultralite 235 TRA wheels (i9 did some very last minute modifications so I could use my SON dyno front hub--what a great company). I feel really good about this set-up.

My coach and I are trying something different with this event. Instead of going into the race with heavy legs as I so often do, I've been training for this for months, not doing any long rides but instead doing lots of high-intensity work. I can't wait to spend some real time on the bike again.

We left early on Tuesday morning and the race starts on Saturday.




Aug 31- Sept 3

Right after I get back from Kyrgyzstan, I'll be leading a bikepacking clinic and a gravel group ride right at this cool grassroots event happening right in my valley. 

September 8

This gravel race in Lander is part of the Wyoming Gravel Series. I'm stoked to support their series and promote the Gravel Pursuit while I'm there. 

September 14 - 16

Back on the road to represent Salsa Cycles in Colorado at this rad community-building event. 





Backyard Series

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.

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.

Registration is also open for the Fat Pursuit and Fat Camp, an immersive winter fat bike experience that has been described as the best possible preparation for the Iditarod Trail Invitational.



Gravel-Pursuit

Jay-Petervary-Sponsors



Sunday, August 12, 2018

Dave Ruins a Wheel, Rides in A Police Car



Another good luck, bad luck day yesterday...Tony and I were humming along northbound just north and west of Ririe. I heard and felt a tremendous pop along with a crunching sound. I was immediately on the rim in a cloud of vaporized sealant. Tony and I walked a few meters back where we found about half a dozen coarsely threaded two inch screws. One had punched all the way through my tire and rim.
Within a minute or two, a Jefferson County Sherriff's deputy stopped to offer assistance. I have had reasonably good success with emergency repairs and Tony can fix anything fixable. But the bike was clearly disabled and the prospects for a quick fix did not look promising. The deputy offered to drive me to the Madison County line and radioed ahead for a Madison deputy to pick me up there. 
I owe the officers involved a tremendous debt of gratitude. (Most of my interactions with law enforcement start the same way. "I'm going to need to see your license and registration.")  My biggest regret is that I did not internalize the Jefferson County deputy's name. I am thinking maybe Corporal Maltese, but that does not feel 100% correct. If someone knows the deputy and can correct or verify her name I will be happy to make a correction here.
Afterward, I dropped the wheel off with Joe for evaluation. I have not heard back from him yet, but I will be surprised if it is not a total loss. 

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Gran Fondo Salt Lake - June 1, 2019 - Registration OPEN




 

June 1, 2019


Registration is now open for the 2019 Gran Fondo Salt Lake.

For a limited time, take 20% OFF your registration by using the coupon code "Launch2019GFSL" at ceckout

With distances of 100 or 63 miles, the Gran Fondo Salt Lake will feature supported aid stations, a tasty meal at the finish line and the best looking SWAG you'll find.


To help get some of that SWAG onto as many people as possible, we're bringing back the 'ride & jersey' registration option. For just $100 you'll be registered for Gran Fondo Salt Lake and receive a full zip jersey made in the USA by our friends at Louis Garneau. This is limited to the first 200 to register for this option.

Don't want a jersey? No worries, you can register for $75 and wear whatever you want!

 
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Tour de Teton - June 15, 2019 - Registration OPEN





Tour de Teton

This may be the grandest of fondos

Join 500 friends at the Grand Targhee Ski Resort on June 15, 2019 for the inaugural Tour de Teton. With 100 and 50 mile options, the roads feature mild rolling hills with a mix of asphalt and gravel - so chose your tires properly. We'll roll through Idaho's beautiful Teton Valley with fully supported aid stations and roaming SAG vehicles to keep you fueled, hydrated and in the saddle.

A hearty breakfast awaits all riders at the start line and the chefs at Grand Targhee will have a delicious meal waiting for you at the finish line. Best of all, the view can't be beat as the Grand Teton Mountain Range looms overhead throughout your adventure.

Space is limited in 2019 as we launch this memorable ride.
Register before August 31 using the code "LaunchTourdeTeton" and save 25% off the regular registration price. Code is valid for 100 uses!
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Four Peaks Gran Fondo Is Only Ten Days Away



This is a great local event. http://www.4pgf.com/welcome.html

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Ryan's New Kelson Mountain Bike



I understand even the handlebar was custom made. Hopefully we can publish a little more information on this bike.