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

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

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, facebook.com/groups/189631497724953/

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

March 2, 2013 — Sports Am 20th Annual Bike Swap and Expo, CANCELLED, 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 12, 2013 — 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

April 9, 2013 — Bike Maintenance Basics , Salt Lake City, UT, Fellow female cyclists will teach you how to fix simple issues including: tire pressure, how to change a flat tire, fix a broken chain and how to make minor derailleur & brake adjustments. Leave your bike at home, but come prepared to ask questions. 7 pm at REI in Salt Lake City., Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity

April 19, 2013 — 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 SLC, Celeste Eppler, 801-486-2100, ceppler@rei.com, rei.com/saltlakecity

April 20, 2013 — MOG Sales & COPMOBA Bike Swap, Grand Junction, CO, 10th annual outdoor gear sale and bike swap in downtown. Over 45 booths. Live music., Jen Taylor, 970-250-9682, Jen.Taylor@mountainkhakis.com, copmoba.org, mogoutdoorfest.com

April 25, 2013 — 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

April 26, 2013 — Utah Bike Summit – Keep Utah Rolling!, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, The Fifth Annual Utah Bike Summit brings together bicycle and trail advocates, representatives from our bike industries, cycling event promoters, city planners, representatives from Utah's tourism industry, local and state government officials with one common goal, to promote biking in Utah., Scott Lyttle, 435-901-4191, slyttle@bikeutah.org, Tara McKee, 801-870-8504, taramckee11@msn.com, utahbikesummit.com, bikeutah.org

May 4, 2013 — 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 4, 2013 — Live Green Festival, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, 10th Annual, Sustainable Living Festival, 11 am to 5 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., Mike Johnson, 801-994-1844, LiveGreen@ReDirectGuide.com, downtownslc.org, livegreenslc.com

May 4, 2013 — OpenStreets Salt Lake City – Ci.SLC.lovia, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Designed to engage new people in bicycling and physical activity. The event will temporarily open a route of city streets exclusively to walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation. Includes activities such as exercise classes, dance classes, music, food, games and other attractions along the iconic downtown corridor of 300 South/Broadway between the City & County Building and the Rio Grande Depot. Coincides with the LiveGreen Festival, happening at the east end of the route., Colin Quinn-Hurst, 801-535-6630, bikeslc@slcgov.com, bikeslc.com

May 7, 2013 — Salt Lake County and City Mayor's Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, A mellow ride with Mayor Ben McAdams / Mayor Ralph Becker and other city mayors under police escort from Liberty Park to the County Complex and then to the City & County Building in downtown Salt Lake City. 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, Cynthia Stringham, 801-535-6167, cynthia.stringham@slcgov.com, bicycle.slco.org

May 8, 2013 — National Bike to School Day, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, UT, A day to climb out of the motor vehicle and onto your bike on your way to school., Curtis Clayton, 801-287-2062, cclayton@rideuta.com,

May 10, 2013 — Salt Lake Bike Party, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, 6 pm, Salt Lake City and County Building – East Side Pullout, Salt Lake Bike Party is an opportunity for all types of bicyclists to ride throughout the Salt Lake area in a safe, fun environment that encourages more widespread engagement in bicycling. We want: To ride safely and follow all traffic rules; To build a strong community of bicyclists; To foster mutual respect between bicyclists and motorists; To have fun – Smile, wave, laugh, meet new people, bring some music along., facebook.com/events/136854259831057/

May 11-12, 2013 — Young Riders Bike Swap, Park City, UT, Benefits Young Riders Youth Mountain Biking Program. Located at The Yard, 1255 Kearns Blvd Park City, UT. Saturday May 11th 8am-5pm and Sunday May 12th 11am-3pm. Buy or sell gear., Julie Minahan, 435-640-8642, julie.minahan@gmail.com, youngriders.com

May 11, 2013 — Pedal Palooza, Herriman, UT, An event for the whole family, kids bike parade, kids bike races, bike safety rodeo, helmet safety inspection, helmet decorating station, adult/kid mountain bike event. 10 am (pre-event helmet checks at 9), Butterfield Park, Kami Greenhagen, 801-913-3251, kgreenhagen@gmail.com, pp.infinitecycles.com

May 11, 2013 — Cyclefest, Salt Lake City, UT, Utah High School Cycling League benefit dinner & silent auction featuring guest host Ned Overend. University of Utah Douglas Ballroom, University Guest House. Cocktail hour begins at 5:30, dinner and program at 6:30pm., Lori Harward, 801-502-8516, 801-661-7988, lori@utahmtb.org, utahmtb.org

May 11-12, 2013 — Eagle Outside Festival, Eagle, CO, Inaugural Firebird 40 MTB Race, the women's-only Firebird la Femme, the Mother of a Half 1/2 Marathon, a grip of Strava challenges on some of Eagle's signature climbs and descents and last-but-not-least, the Rocky Mountain Bicycle & Outdoor Expo., Mike McCormack, mikemac@eagleoutsidefestival.com, eagleoutsidefestival.com

May 11, 2013 — Firebird 40, Eagle, CO, This year's course is rolling, flowy and fun, has ample room for passing, and some “Wow!” singletrack sections.; Re-route of the VRD racecourse.; 40 Mile event – 9:30 start; 8 Mile event – 12:30 start; 32 and 25 Mile event – 1:30 start., Mike McCormack, mikemac@eagleoutsidefestival.com, eagleoutsidefestival.com

May 12-19, 2013 — Utah Bike 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, cslcentury@mac.com, cyclingutah.com/event-calendars/bicycling-events-swaps-and-festivals/

May 12, 2013 — Firebird La Femme, Eagle, CO, Same course as the day before, but in reverse.Open Women – 24(ish) miles: 9:30AM; $20 – Femme-bot Hotlap – 8(ish) miles: noon; Citizen Women – 16(ish) miles: 1PM., Mike McCormack, mikemac@eagleoutsidefestival.com, eagleoutsidefestival.com

May 13-19, 2013 — Boise Bike Weeek, Bosie, ID, A celebration of cycling in all of its forms and number of wheels. The event week has been set – coinciding with National Bike to Work Day on Friday the 17th. This year, we will have a few of the old favorites planned (including the awesome Pedal Power Parade on Saturday the 18th), but want to energize the week with some new and fun rides., Promoter , tvca@biketreasurevalley.org, boisebikeweek.org

May 13-18, 2013 — Bike to Work and School Week, Utah Bike Month, Logan, UT, Encouraging cycling with information booths at the CVTD Transit Center and USU. Refreshments, tuneups and educational materials. Everyday from 7:30 – 9:30 am., Stephanie Tomlin, 435-797-8139, aggiebluebikes@gmail.com, aggiebluebikes.org

May 14, 2013 — UTA Bike to Work Day in Provo City, Utah Bike Month, Provo, UT, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at the Historic County Courthouse (west lawn) off of University Avenue/Center Street in Provo, Utah. Free food and bike swag, Free bike tune-ups, Free bicycle helmets for the first 50 participants, fun ride with Mayor Curtis (begins 8 a.m. sharp), Stacey Adamson, 801-227-8958, sadamson@rideuta.com, utarideshare.com, rideuta.com

May 15, 2013 — 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, Tegan Feudale, 717-503-4275, trfeudale@gmail.com, rideofsilence.org

May 15, 2013 — 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, cslcentury@mac.com, cyclesaltlakecentury.com

May 15, 2013 — Ride of Silence, Utah Bike Month, Provo, 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. 150 S. University Ave., Blu Robinson, 801-319-7218, 801-426-8800, bluryan@gmail.com, rideofsilence.org

May 15, 2013 — UTA Bike To Work Day with the Mayor in Springville City, Utah Bike Month, Springville City, UT, Springville Civic Center at 110 South Main Street. Free breakfast (starting at 7:30 a.m.), Free bike swag, Free bike-tune-ups, Free bicycle helmets for the first 50 participants, fun ride with Mayor Clyde (begins 8:00 a.m. sharp)., Stacey Adamson, 801-227-8958, sadamson@rideuta.com, utarideshare.com, rideuta.com

May 16, 2013 — UTA Bike to Work Day in Orem City, Utah Bike Month, Orem, UT, 7:30-9:00 a.m. at City Center Park (North Pavilion) at 100 North 300 East in Orem, Utah. Free pancake breakfast (starting at 7:30 a.m.), Free bike swag, Free bike tune-ups, Free bicycle helmets for the first 50 participants, fun ride with Mayor Evans (begins 8:15 a.m. sharp), Stacey Adamson, 801-227-8958, sadamson@rideuta.com, utarideshare.com, rideuta.com

May 17, 2013 — 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!, Jan Maynard, 801-287-2062, JMaynard@rideuta.com, utarideshare.com, rideuta.com

May 17, 2013 — 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

May 17, 2013 — National Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, Everywhere, 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,

May 17, 2013 — Ogden Mayor's Bike to Work Day, Utah Bike Month, Ogden, UT, 7:30 a.m. at A1 parking lot near the Social Science bldg at WSU, Free pancake breakfast at City Hall, 2549 Washington Blvd., Josh Jones, 801-629-8757, joshjones@ogdencity.com, utarideshare.com, ogdencity.com

May 17, 2013 — Bike Maynia, Murray, UT, Riding enthusiasts of all levels are invited to an evening education, fun and entertainment; 5:00pm; Murray Theater 4965 State Street, Murray Utah;, Kirk Sherrod, 801.261.0736, , jerksbikeshop.com

May 17, 2013 — Bicycle Pit Stops, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Intersections of 800 South/600 East and 200 South/200 West Snacks, beverages, safety information, bike maps, for biking in Salt Lake City., Colin Quinn-Hurst, 801-535-6134, Colin.Quinn-Hurst@slcgov.com, bikeslc.com

May 18-19, 2013 — 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 5/17. Pick up is by 3 pm on 5/19, Scott Dudevoir, 435-649-4806, dude@colesport.com, mountaintrails.org, colesport.com

May 18, 2013 — Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Gallivan Center on Gallivan Ave. 250 S. State St. SLC, Ut. Salt Lake to Antelope Island and back, 37, 67, or 100 mile options. Gallivan Center on Gallivan Ave. 7:30 AM Mass start time. Registration opens at 6:00 AM., Jon Smith, 801-596-8430, cslcentury@mac.com, cyclesaltlakecentury.com, Online Registration

May 18, 2013 — Mike the Headless Chicken Poker Ride, Fruita, CO, Urban Poker Ride, Fruita, Colorado, Mike the Headless Chicken Festival!, Mike Driver, 970-904-5708, mdriver@livetrainrace.com, Brent Steinberg, 970-712-2012, bs@ltrsports.com, ltrevents.com

May 18, 2013 — Ride of Silence, Flagstaff, AZ, International day to honor dead and injured cyclists. Pedal with ghost bikes through down town Flagstaff, about 3 miles, then sign a letter to local authorities requesting better bicycle infrastructure, Joe Shannon, 928-523-1740, joseph.shannon@nau.edu, Flagstaffcycling.Squarespace.com, rideofsilence.org

May 18, 2013 — SLUG Cat, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Alley Cat! $5 Registration: 2pm behind Fresh (870 E. 900 S.), Race Time: 3pm, Awards/After Party: 5:30pm at Este Pizza (156 E. 200 S.), Esther Merono, esther@slugmag.com, slugmag.com

May 18, 2013 — Moab Bike Prom, Utah Bike Month, Moab, UT, A celebration of biking. Moab Spring Ranch. Promenade starts at 3 at HMK Bus Circle., Moab Museum , 435-259-7985, director@moabmusem.org, moabmusem.org

May 25, 2013 — Cache Valley Bike Festival, Utah Bike Month, Logan, UT, Annual event at Merlin Olsen Park, promoting bike education, healthy living, and sustainability through bicycles. An event for the whole family, there is a workshop for everyone., Wayne Wheeler, (435) 753-7175, wayne@joyridebikes.com, joyridebikes.com, aggiebluebikes.org

May 30, 2013 — Bike To Work Day, TENTATIVE, Utah Bike Month, Park City, UT, Heinrich Deters, 435-649-8710, 435-659-1188 , deters.heinrich@gmail.com, Dawn Bowling, 435-649-6839, dawn@mountaintrails.org, mountaintrails.org, basinrecreation.com

June 1, 2013 — Bike Prom, Utah Bike Month, Salt Lake City, UT, Pierpont Place, 163 W Pierpont Ave, Wear your prom outfits. Pre-prom ride: Liberty Park 6:00 pm., Jonathan Morrison, 801-FAT-BIKE, jonathan@slcbikecollective.org, Syhalla Bales, 801-815-5508, syhalla@gmail.com, bicyclecollective.org, bikeprom.com

June 10, 2013 — 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 22, 2013 — 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

June 28-29, 2013 — Velo Weekend, Salt Lake City, UT, A whole weekend of urban cycling events beginning with Critical Mass and a Tall Bike Joust on Friday and continuing into Saturday with an Alleycat, Freestyle Trick Comp., Sprints and a Raffle. Lots of fun and prizes., Nathan Larsen, 801-916-0884, contact@velocitybags.com, veloweekendslc.com

June 28-30, 2013 — Park City Cycling Festival presented by KPCW, Park City, UT, 3 day festival celebrating cycling; fat tires, skinny tires and training wheels. Showcases the trails and terrain of the Park City area and combines the best of road riding, mountain biking and classic cruising, teaming it up with a first class outdoor festival featuring live music, exposition center, clinics, vendors, food & beverages and fun for the whole family. Hosted by Park City Mountain Resort and KPCW. Proceeds support KPCW, “Your Community Voice”, a local, non-profit community radio., Cindy Bywater, 435-649-9004, cbywater@kpcw.org, kpcw.org

July 27, 2013 — DealerCamp 2013 Consumer Expo, Park City, UT, Consumer day at DealerCamp 2013, 9am-6pm. Booths from lots of national bike companies. Free admission., Chad Battistone, chad@lifeboatevents.com, bikedealercamp.com

August 17, 2013 — 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 21, 2013 — Edible Wasatch – Bites & Bikes, tentative, 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., Rachel Hodson, 801-742-1592, rachel@ediblewasatch.com, ediblewasatch.com

September 22, 2013 — World Car Free Day, UT, Ride your bike and leave the car at home!, None , noemail@cyclingutah.com, worldcarfree.net