Bicycling Events, Swaps, and Festivals (Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming)

2012 Utah and Regional (ID, WY, MT, NV, CO, AZ ) Events Calendar

Salt Lake Critical Mass — Salt Lake City, UT, Last Friday of every month, 5:30 pm, meet at the Gallivan Center, 200 S. between State and Main in SLC., None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, slccriticalmass.org

Bike Polo League — Salt Lake City, UT, March to November – Come and play bike polo! Tuesdays at Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, 6:30 pm, enter from 13th S. and come up the 7th East side to the road entering the center of the park. All welcome, bring bike, gloves, and helmet. Mallets provided., Scott Brown, 801-870-9292, sbrown@redrocks.com,

July Bike Maintenance Clinics — Cottonwood Heights, UT, Join us for our free weekly maintenance clinics Tuesday evenings this July.  Come learn two of the most basic-and important, bicycle maintenance skills in an informative, comfortable and hands-on setting. TUESDAYS at 6:30pm, July 5:  Flat repair, July 12:  Drivetrain Cleaning, July 19: Flat repair, July 26: Drivetrain Cleaning, Clinics are limited to 20 participants each so please call or email to reserve your spot., Chris Skolnick, 801-942-1015, info@cottonwoodcyclery.com,

October 15 — Bikes, Bands, & Brews, Grand Junction, CO, Poker ride, Bikes, Bands, Brews, Mike Driver, 970-904-5708, mdriver@livetrainrace.com, ltrsports.com

Beehive Bike Polo Club — Salt Lake City, UT, Weekly hardcourt and grass bike polo. Tuesdays at 8pm, Saturday afternoons. Check out the Beehive Bike Polo Club on Facebook for location., Chuck Heaton, 801-688-7268, heatpolocompany@gmail.com,

Cole Sport Weekly Road Ride — Park City, UT, Weekly Road Ride Mondays June 4-Aug. 27. Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 pm. Park at lower PCMR
lot., Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, dude@colesport.com, colesport.com, mountaintrails.org

February 25 — Boise Bike Swap, Boise, ID, Treasure Valley's only bicycle swap, on February 20 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Admission is $3 at the door (10 and under free)., Leah Padaca, 208-794-0439, boisebikeswap@cableone.net, boisebikeswap.com

March 1 — Triathlon Basics, Sandy, UT, Join Dave Pruetz , a USA Triathlon Certified Coach, a Kona Ironman World Championship Triathlete, and an ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer. He will discuss equipment and apparel needs, training, nutrition, strategies and much more. 7pm at REI in Sandy., Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity

March 3 — Sports Am 19th Annual Bike Swap and Expo, Salt Lake City, UT, Utah State Fairpark, 10th W and N. Temple, Grand Building, 10 am., Check in on Friday, Swap on Saturday. Used and new bikes. $5 admission., James Zwick, 801-583-6281, sports@sports-am.com, sports-am.com

March 13 — Bike Maintenance Basics, Salt Lake City, UT, Learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bike. No experience necessary! Leave your bike at home. 7pm at REI in Salt Lake., Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity

March 22 — Training for Your First Century Ride, Sandy, UT, 7pm at REI in Sandy., Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity

March 23-April 1 — Bicycle Collective Bicycle Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, Bike drive for SLC and Provo Bicycle Collectives. Go to the self serve kiosk at SLC or Sandy REI Customer Service, fill out the paperwork and turn it in with your bicycle donation to any CS representative. , Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity, bicyclecollective.org

March 27 — Bike Commuting Lecture, Salt Lake City, UT, 7 pm at REI in Salt Lake City, Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity

March 29 — Bike Maintenance Basics, Sandy, UT, Learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make other minor adjustments to your bike. No experience necessary! Leave your bike at home. 7pm at REI in Sandy., Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity

April 11 — Salt Lake City Bicycle Co. Ladies Night, Salt Lake City, UT, 7 pm at Salt Lake City Bicycle Co., 177 E. 200 S. Mini Classes on bicycle maintenance, bicycle fitting and women's bicycle equipment. Food and prizes., Brent Hulme, 801-746-8366, brent@slcbike.com, slcbike.com

April 14 — COPMOBA Bike Swap, Grand Junction, CO, 9th annual MOG outdoor gear sale + COPMOBA bike swap in downtown Grand Junction. Over 45 booths. Live music., Jen Taylor, 970-250-9682, Jen.Taylor@mountainkhakis.com, copmoba.org, mogoutdoorfest.com

April 25 — Traveling By Bike: How to do it; Where to go, Salt Lake City, UT, Join Lou Melini who has been bike touring over 30 years, to learn how to get started or get tips to take it to the next level @ REI (3300 South and 3300 East).
, Lou Melini, lou@cyclingutah.com, rei.com

May 4 — Utah Bike Summit – Bike Elevated, Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, 4th Annual. The summit brings together Utah's top bicycle and trail advocates, representatives from Utah bike industries, cycling event promoters, city planners, representatives from Utah's tourism industry, local and state government officials. It's a great opportunity to network, collaborate, educate and empower all cycling enthusiasts. The goal is to come together with these joint interests to improve cycling infrastructure and safety, get more Utahns on bikes and bring more cycling tourism to our state.
, Tara McKee, 801-870-8504, taramckee11@msn.com, utahbikesummit.com, bikeutah.org

May 5 — GOTS, Bike and Outdoor Toy Swap, Salt Lake City, UT, Held at Wild Rose, 702 3rd Ave, Check in on Friday, Swap on Saturday., Tim Metos, 801-533-8671, vtshopdog@earthlink.net, wildrosesports.com

May 5 — Downtown Alliance's Live Green Festival, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, 9th Annual Sustainable Living Festival, 10 am to 6 pm at Library Plaza, 210 E. 400 South, Downtown Salt Lake City. 100+ exhibitors, live auction, solar-powered beer garden, live music organic food, kids' eco-activities, film presentation, eco-fashion show and more. , Kim Angeli, 801-333-1103, info@downtownslc.org, downtownslc.org, livegreenslc.com

May 12-13 — Young Riders Bike Swap, Park City, UT, Annual Bike Swap to benefit Young Riders Youth Mountain Biking Program. Located at The Yard, 1255 Kearns Blvd Park City, UT., Heinrich Deters, 435-649-8710, 435-659-1188 , deters.heinrich@gmail.com, Julie Minahan, 435-640-8642, julie.minahan@gmail.com, youngriders.com

May 12-19 — Cycle Salt Lake Week, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Week-long festival with bike races, Bike Bonanza, Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride, Bike to Work Day, and more., Jon Smith, 801-596-8430, 801-322-5056, cslcentury@mac.com, utahbikemonth.com
, cyclingutah.com/event-calendars/bicycling-events-swaps-and-festivals/

May 12 — Herriman Pedal Palooza, Herriman, UT, Cycling Event for the whole family, kids safety rodeo, Goldilocks Ride, bike parade, helmet safety inspection (not sure what the blanket term for this event would be). 10 am, Butterfield Park, Kami Greenhagen, 801-913-3251, kgreenhagen@gmail.com, pp.infinitecycles.com

May 12 — Tweed Ride, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Come prepared to mozie around the city on your finest velocipede, while dressed in your best early 1900's threads. Congregate at Library Square at 6pm and enjoy a scenic ride around Salt Lake City., Christy Jensen, cannjensen@gmail.com, saltcycle.com, utahbikemonth.com

May 13 — Cyclofemme Ride, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Come ride Salt Lakes finest bike lanes and bike paths with women of all ages and abilities. Never ridden on the streets of Salt Lake? Let this be your introduction to riding in the city. Bring the kids, bring your mom, bring a lunch, but most important, bring your bike. The ride will be approximately ten miles and will end at Liberty Park., Christy Jensen, cannjensen@gmail.com, utahbikemonth.com

May 15 — Salt Lake County and City Mayor's Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, A mellow ride with Mayor Peter Corroon / Mayor Ralph Becker and other city mayors under police escort from Liberty Park to the County Complex and then the City & County Building. Liberty Park (700 E 900 S, northeast corner) to the Salt Lake County Government Center (2100 S State St) then continuing to the City & County Building (451 S State St), 7:30 am., Colin Quinn-Hurst, 801-535-6134, Colin.Quinn-Hurst@slcgov.com, bicycle.slco.org, slcgov.com/biketoworkday

May 15 — UTA Bike to Work Day in Provo City, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, 7:30-9:00 a.m. Historic County Courthouse, west lawn, University Avenue/Center Street in Provo., Stacey Adamson, 801-227-8958, sadamson@rideuta.com, utarideshare.com

May 16 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Cyclists will take to the roads, escorted in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways, 7 pm, Gallivan Center. Bike ride at 10 to 12 mph, mostly flat or minimum grade, about 11 miles., Laila Bremner, 801-654-0323, gasele2002@yahoo.com, rideofsilence.org, utahbikemonth.com

May 16 — Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride Packet Stuffing, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, We will be stuffing the rider packets at the Gallivan Center Stage at 5:00 p.m. FREE Pizza from Papa John's after stuffing.
, Jon Smith, 801-596-8430, 801-322-5056, cslcentury@mac.com, cyclesaltlakecentury.com

May 16 — Ride of Silence, CANCELLED, Utah Bike Month, Orem, UT, 7 pm, Cyclists will take to the roads, escorted in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways, 870 West Center Street., Blu Robinson, 801-319-7218, 801-426-8800, bluryan@gmail.com, rideofsilence.org, utahbikemonth.com

May 16 — Ride of Silence, Flagstaff, AZ, 7 pm, Joe Shannon, 928-523-1740, joseph.shannon@nau.edu, Flagstaffcycling.Squarespace.com, rideofsilence.org

May 17 — UTA Bike to Work Day in Orem City, Utah Bike Month, Orem, UT, UTA Bike to Work Day in Orem City, time and place TBD., Stacey Adamson, 801-227-8958, sadamson@rideuta.com, utarideshare.com

May 18 — UTA Bike Bonanza, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Free to public 2012 Bike Bonanza, 4pm-8pm at the Gallivan Center SLC. Entertainment, prizes, booths, and more. Bring family, bring friends!, Curtis Clayton, 801-287-2062, cclayton@rideuta.com, utarideshare.com

May 18 — Bike Art Gallery Roll, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Salt Lake City, Utah Bicycle Culture theme, Opening at Salt Lake City Bicycle Company, 6-9
pm in conjunction with SLC Gallery Stroll, 177 E. 200 S., Gallery Roll to other downtown galleries., Brent Hulme, 801-746-8366, brent@slcbike.com, galleryroll.com, utahbikemonth.com

May 18 — National Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, UT, A day to climb out of the motor vehicle and onto your bike on your way to work., Curtis Clayton, 801-287-2062, cclayton@rideuta.com, utahbikemonth.com

May 19-20 — Cole Sport Bike Swap, Park City, UT, 9-5 Sat., 9-3 Sun. $10 fee if bike sells. Proceeds go to Mountain Trails Foundation. Drop bikes off at Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. on 5/18. Pick up is by 3 pm on 5/20., Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, dude@colesport.com, mountaintrails.org, colesport.com

May 19 — Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Utah State Fair Park, 155 N 1000 W. Salt Lake to Antelope Island and back, 37, 67, or 100 mile options. Utah State Fair Park, 155 N. 1000 W., SLC. 7:30 AM Mass start time. Registration opens at 6:00 AM., Jon Smith, 801-596-8430, 801-322-5056, cslcentury@mac.com, cyclesaltlakecentury.com, Online Registration

May 20 — Pedal Driven – A Bikeumentary, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, PEDAL-DRIVEN expertly explores the long-standing conflicts between riders and the federal agencies charged with managing our public lands, as this exploding sport makes its way out of the woods and into the public eye., 7 pm at Brewvies Cinema Pub, 677 W, 200 S, Hillary Beck, 801-243-6517, cutthroatracingevents@gmail.com, cutthroatracing.com/events/pedal-driven-showing-salt-lake-city, pedaldriven.org

June 2 — Bike Prom 2012, Salt Lake City, UT, 8 -12 pm, Rio Grande Hall, 10 Year Birthday Celebration for the Bicycle Collective. Wear your prom outfits., Jonathan Morrison, 801-FAT-BIKE, jonathan@slcbikecollective.org, bicyclecollective.org, bikeprom.com

June 2 — Cyclefest, Salt Lake City, UT, Utah High School Cycling League benefit dinner & silent auction featuring guest host Todd Wells. Rice Eccles Varsity Room, 451 S 1400 E. Cocktail hour begins at 6, dinner and program at 7pm., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org

June 2 — Joe Kurmaskie, The Metal Cowboy Ride with SLC Mayor, Salt Lake City, UT, Joe Kurmaskie, the Metal Cowboy will be leading a Community Bike Ride with the Mayor on Saturday June 2nd, starting at Library Square at 10am., Tania Taylor, ttaylor@slcpl.org, slcpl.org

June 4 — Joe Kurmaskie, The Metal Cowboy Talk, Salt Lake City, UT, A talk by Joe Kurmaskie, the Metal Cowboy, on bicycle use as alternative transportation and bicycle awareness will be held at the SLC Main Library at 7 pm., Tania Taylor, ttaylor@slcpl.org, slcpl.org

June 5-27 — Frame Building Class, Salt Lake City, UT, Ever want to build your own bicycle frame from scratch but didn't think you could afford it? Now is your opportunity! Build your own high quality, custom lugged chromoly bicycle frame ready for painting. 8 Class series., Jonathan Morrison, 801-FAT-BIKE, jonathan@slcbikecollective.org, bicyclecollective.org

June 9 — Urban Challenge Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, 9 am, Using clues, teams of two navigate through SLC, competing in tasks that challenge the body,
mind and senses. Benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah. , Jessica Linville, 801-262-9474 , events@utah.wish.org, urbanchallengeutah.com

June 9-10 — Bike-Touring 101, Salt Lake City, UT, 6th annual overnight self-supported bike tour to Wasatch St. Park (bike-touring 101). Start in Salt Lake City area or Park City., Louis Melini, lvmelini@comcast.net,

June 11 — 6th annual Share the Road Ride, Park City, UT, A 17 mile road ride to spread awareness in sharing the road between cyclists and motorists. Ride leaves Cole Sport, 1615 Park Ave. at 6 pm. Park at lower PCMR lot., Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, dude@colesport.com, colesport.com, mountaintrails.org

June 16 — Edible Wasatch – Bites & Bikes, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, The ride kicks off at Pioneer Park where participants will receive a “clue card” and begin the hunt throughout downtown Salt Lake in search of local food gems., Chantelle Bourdeaux, chant8@gmail.com, ediblecommunities.com/wasatch/events/treasure-hunt-for-local-food.htm

June 23 — Volunteer Trail Day, Brian Head, UT, Brian Head Mtn Bike Park, meet at 10 am. Tools, transportation on the mountain and lunch will be provided. Volunteers eligible for a discounted
summer season pass. Time permitting we will work on clearing Dark Hollow and Bunker Creek trails. Also looking for input on new trails and features., Bruce Niedrauer, 866-930-1010, bruce@brianhead.com, brianhead.com

July 28 — KPCW Cycling Festival, Park City, UT, Fat tire, skinny tire & training wheels…festival celebrating cycling. Road and trail rides, educational clinics, equipment demos, live music, food, beverages and fun for the whole family. Held at The Yard, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Cindy Bywater, 435-649-9004, cbywater@kpcw.org, kpcw.org

August 18 — Tour de Fat, Boise, ID, Rolling Revival of Sustainable Folly!, Various Western Locations., 888-622-4044, nbb@newbelgium.com, newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat

September 22 — World Car Free Day, UT, Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, worldcarfree.net

October 10-13 — IMBA World Trails Summit, Santa Fe, NM, The 2012 IMBA World Summit will feature professional development, networking and great riding for mountain bike advocates and enthusiasts. , Mark Eller, 303-545-9011, markeller@imba.com, imba.com/world-summit