Tour of Utah 2013 Set for August 6-11, Will Continue as UCI 2.1 Race
October 10, 2012 — Steve Miller, President of the Tour of Utah, confirmed today that next year’s Tour of Utah event would continue as a six-day, 2.1-rated UCI stage race. It will retain its position on...
View ArticleUSA Cycling Purchased by NASCAR
April 1, 2013 - Colorado Springs – USA Cycling, the governing body for competitive cycling in the U.S., announced today that they have been purchased by NASCAR, the auto racing conglomerate.The post...
View ArticleThe Bicycle Transit Center: Serving the Needs of Commuter Cyclists.
June 2011 - The Bicycle Transit Center (BTC) at the UTA Intermodal Hub has been in existence for just over a year. Its location and services have made a big impact for the bike commuter traveling on...
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 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 ArticleCycling, Aging, and St. Patrick’s Day
Well, St. Patty’s Day is not really the topic of this month’s column, but my birthday is. Or at least, the fact that I just had a birthday and turned 62. And that brings me to my real topic: Getting...
View ArticleHaroldsen and Nalder Take Honors at Tour del Sol
On Saturday, March 23, riders from Utah, Colorado, and Nevada lined up in the early morning cold to sign in for the first event of the 2013 Tour Del Sol—the Time Trial (TT). The forecast promised a...
View ArticleBook Review: Epic, Epicurean Ride: A British Bloke Bikes and Breakfasts...
Did you know there is a town in New Mexico called Pie Town that offers an apple pie with chili pepper and piñon nuts?The post Book Review: Epic, Epicurean Ride: A British Bloke Bikes and Breakfasts...
View ArticleRobert Hamlin Bicycles Aims to Keep It Simple
You won’t find a $10,000 triathlon bike or a Pro Tour worthy speedster at Robert Hamlin Bicycles. But if you’re looking for a custom build that will have you cruising over gravel roads on bike...
View ArticleThe Heat is On: Calorie Needs of Cyclists
In the quest to improve performance, cyclists often place an emphasis on improving the power-to-weight ratio (power: weight), which is measured by the amount of power (watts) one is able to generate...
View ArticleWaltworks Bicycles Relocates Custom Bike Business to Salt Lake City
The best thing about my job is interacting with customers and figuring out what geometry/parts/setup is going to make them happiest. The post Waltworks Bicycles Relocates Custom Bike Business to Salt...
View ArticleBikes are Vehicle of Choice for Violin Making School
The violin school is also known for its bicycles: with 28 students and no free parking, it's home to a healthy community of student bike commuters, as evidenced by the collection regularly locked up...
View ArticleCrank Length: Coming Full Circle
Martin conducted a study using 60 racers of all skill levels. He would vary crank length in 15mm increments, both longer and shorter. His findings showed that there was no power difference from one...
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