Utah Road Tours and Century Rides

2010 Utah Road Touring Calendar

July 17 — Pioneer Century, BCC SuperSeries, Morgan, UT, Morgan High School to East Canyon, Echo, Coalville and Back, Self-supported 30 and 70 mile leg options., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

July 17 — Tour de Park City, Park City, UT, Fully Supported Road Touring options starting and finishing in Park City. Three ride options: 50 or 100 through Northern Utah's beautiful mountain valleys. New additions and changes will make 2010 the best Tour de Park City yet., Riley Siddoway, 801-739-3161, rsiddoway@mountainraceworks.com, tourdeparkcity.com, Online Registration

July 17 — Three Kings Cycling Event, North Salt Lake, UT, Can you conquer the kings? Winding through North Salt Lake, the Three Kings offers some of the steepest climbes of the season. Each climb is named after one of the biblical magi who brought gifts, but the only gifts these kings bring is pain. Cyclists can choose to tackle one, two, or all three kings., Matt Jensen, 801-550-0778, mattjensennsl@gmail.com, threekings.nslcity.org

July 24 — Pedal Away Parkinson's, Kaysville, UT, The 5th Annual 10 mile family fun ride begins at 8:00 am at Gailey Park in Kaysville. All proceeds benefit the Utah Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association., Meredith Healey, 801-451-6566, senditmyway@gmail.com, pedalawayparkinsons.com

July 24 — Pioneer Day Century, BCC SuperSeries, UT, TBA, Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

July 30-31 — Saints to Sinners Bike Relay, Salt Lake City, UT, Fundraiser relay road race from Salt Lake to Las Vegas.  Over 500 miles with elevations from 1500 to 10500 feet. Race in teams through the night and have a great time! Fundraiser event for ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease., Steven Tew, 801-822-4870, steven@saintstosinnersbikerelay.com, saintstosinnersbikerelay.com

July 31 — Tour de Park City, Park City, UT, Fully Supported Road Touring options starting and finishing in Park City. 148 miles Super Century through Northern Utah's beautiful mountain valleys. New additions and changes will make 2010 the best Tour de Park City yet., Riley Siddoway, 801-739-3161, rsiddoway@mountainraceworks.com, tourdeparkcity.com, Online Registration

July 31 — I Think I CANyons, Salt Lake City, UT, Benefit ride for the Fourth Street Clinic, an organization that provides healthcare for the homeless. Little Cottonwood, Big Cottonwood, Millcreek, and Emigration. Option to ride 2 or 4 canyons. Start and finish at Barbacoa (3927 South Wasatch Blvd.). Start time 6:30 a.m.; registration begins at 6:00 a.m., Alex Rock, 801-631-7872, alrock85@gmail.com, ithinkicanyons.com

July 31 — Bryce Canyon 200 K, Southern Utah Brevet Series, Panguitch, UT, Brevets are self support, timed, distance cycling events, route begins in Panguitch and loops around to Bryce Canyon, Tropic and Circleville before returning to Panguitch., Lonnie Wolff, 435-559-0895, info@subrevet.org, subrevet.org

August 1 — Preride ULCER, BCC SuperSeries, Lehi, UT, Thanksgiving Point to Goshen and west side of Utah Lake, self-supported. On next week's ULCER course., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

August 2 — R.A.N.A.T.A.D., Sundance Resort, UT, Ride Around Nebo And Timp in A Day. Start at Sundance and ride down and around the Nebo Loop to Nephi and then back to the mouth of American Fork Canyon, over the Alpine Loop, finishing back at Sundance, 165 miles with over 12,000 feet of climbing. New: a shorter 100 mile option from Sundance around the Nebo Loop and back to Payson., Czar Johnson, 801-223-4121, czarj@sundance-utah.com, sundanceresort.com

August 7 — ULCER, Lehi, UT, Century Tour around Utah Lake, 100, 65 mile options, start at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi., Mary-Margaret Williams, 801-641-4020, president@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

August 13-14 — 3rd annual Bear Pa Challenge Charity Cycling Tour, Park City, UT, Challenging and fun fully supported ride from Bear Lake to Park City over the Mirror Lake Highway. Benefits a local children's hospital., Tyler Hooper, 801-292-9146, 801-927-8310, tyler.hooper@gmail.com, thinkoutsideCC.org, Online Registration

August 14 — The Ultimate Challenge Presented by the Tour of Utah, Park City, UT, 96 miles, 11,000+ vertical feet, Park City in the morning, finish: Snowbird Mountain Resort. Event benefits the Tour of Utah. Ride the Toughest Stage of the Nation's Toughest Stage Race., Karen Weiss, karen@tourofutah.com, tourofutah.com

August 14 — Promontory Point 120, BCC SuperSeries, Ogden, UT, 5 Points Ogden to BC, Corrine, Golden Spike, Tremonton and back 120 miles self-supported, shorter loop options available., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

August 14 — Bike the Bear Century, Garden City, UT, Bike the Bear, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the BSA. 100 and 50 mile division. Begins at Camp Hunt on Bear Lake, UT., Jason Eborn, 801-479-5460, jeborn@bsamail.org, trappertrails.org

August 14 — Ride for Teens, Provo, UT, 2 to 50 miles options in all three forks of Provo Canyon. Proceeds benefit local at-risk youth services. Prizes and post ride meal, the event starts at 8 am at the Ronald Williams Last Park, essentially Heritage Schools, 5600 N. Heritage School Dr. Provo., Charis Wilke, 801-735-2142, charis_02@hotmail.com, heritagertc.org

August 14 — Riding for a Reason, Salt Lake City, UT, Bike over 70 miles over Emigration Canyon through the same canyon the pioneers crossed to enter the valley. Salt Lake to Henifer and back. Extreme elevation climb. This event is designed to raise funs to children who cannot afford wheelchairs. Timed event option too!, Joseph Coles, info@onhillevents.com, riding4areason.com

August 21 — Desperado Dual, Panguitch, UT, 200 mile double century in Southern Utah, 100 mile option, Utah's only fully supported, 200 mile, one day cycling adventure., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spingeeks.com, desperadodual.com,

August 21 — The Big Ride, BCC SuperSeries, Richmond, UT, Start Richmond City Park to Preston, over Strawberry to Montpelier, West to Soda Springs, loop route on old and new LOTOJA courses., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

August 26-September 4 — LAGBRAU (Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across Utah), Moab, UT, 3 ride options: August 26-Sept 4, Aug 26-28, Aug 29- Sept 4. Moab, Green River, Hanksville, Torrey, Escalante, Cannonville, Panquitch, and Cedar City. 400 miles, 3 National Monuments, 5 State Parks, 4 National Forests., Les Titus, 801-654-1144, lestitus@lagbrau.com, lagbrau.com, Online Registration

August 28 — Cache Valley Century Tour, Logan, UT, 100 mi/100 km/40mile options. Hosted by Cache Valley Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. 8 am, in Richmond (12 mi north of Logan on Hwy 91)., Bob Jardine, 435-752-2253, veloistbob@yahoo.com, cvveloists.org

August 28 — Summit Challenge, Park City, UT, Benefits the National Ability Center, 15 and 50 mile ride and 100 mile ride, check-in starts at 7 am at NAC's Bronfman Recreation Center & Ranch, rides start at 8:30 and 9 am. at the National Ability Center in Park City., Jennifer Atkin, 435-200-0985, jennifera@discovernac.org, discovernac.org, summitchallenge100.org

August 28 — Sanpete Classic Road Race and Fun Ride, Spring City, UT, Non-competitive fun ride and Road Race (UCA) for all classes, fully supported, 75 miles, route will circle the Sanpete Valley and will be on mostly flat roads with a few short moderate grades., Eric Thompson, 801-541-3840, jericthompson@comcast.net, skiutahcycling.com

September 4 — Hooper Horizontal 100, BCC SuperSeries, West Point, UT, West Point Park (SLC) to West Weber and Hooper, self-supported century, 30 and 65 mile options, 8 am, Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

September 4-6 — Great Utah Bike Festival, CANCELLED FOR 2010, Minersville, UT, Join the fun in the new cycling Mecca of Minersville, a quaint and scenic hamlet in historic Beaver County; a different century ride to choose from each day, a 4 stage road race, and a 4 stage mountain bike race. Over 300 miles of roads, 100 miles of double and single track, recreational riding, racing, supported and unsupported rides to choose from on some of Utah's least traveled and scenic roads., Bob Kinney, 801-677-0134, bob@bike2bike.org, bike2bike.org, Online Registration

September 4 — Beaver 200K, Southern Utah Brevet Series, Cedar City, UT, Brevets are self supported and timed distance cycling events. This route begins in Cedar City, continues to Parowan and Beaver and then returns., Lonnie Wolff, 435-559-0895, info@subrevet.org, subrevet.org, rusa.org

September 4 — Double M Fun Ride, CANCELLED, Morgan, UT, A recreational charity ride benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), 3 ride lengths, 28, 56 and 84 miles. The fun ride starts at 8 am. The race starts at 9 am. Starts in Morgan, UT at the fairgrounds, Also has a race with over $2000 in cash and prizes. , Daniel Lilly, 801-657-2627, daniel@mycyclingsource.com, mycyclingsource.com/double-m-bike-race.html

September 5-11 — Tour of Southern Utah, St. George, UT, 7-day tour including Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef and More. 60-100 miles per day., Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, planetultra.com

September 10 — Ride For Their Lives, Springville, UT, Fully supported, point to point Utah leg of a cross country bike ride ridden by Ed Smart (father of Elizabeth Smart), and others to raise awareness and funds to advocate for laws that protect our children. This is a 60 mile ride starting in Springville and ending at the the State Capitol building in Salt Lake City in a ceremony hosted by Elaine Runyan-Simmons (Rachel) with major media coverage, including the Today show., Lori Christensen, 801-458-8770, lkchris1@gmail.com, ridefortheirlives.com

September 11 — 20th Annual Independent Living 5K Run and Roll, UT, West Jordan Veterans Memorial Park (1985 West 7800 South). Registration 8:30 am, Race 9:30. Flat circular course. Medals – top three finishers in runner, walker, manual wheelchairs, assisted wheelchairs and handcycle., Debbie or Kim , 801-466-5565, uilc@xmission.com, uilc.org

September 11 — Tour de Habitat, Orem, UT, 50 mile and 20 mile routes visiting some of Utah County's Habitat for Humanity homes. Proceeds benefit Habitat of Utah County. The ride starts in Orem at the Harmons parking lot, 800 North 800 East., Eric Bennett, 801-796-9888, eric@thebarefootgroup.com, habitatuc.org/events/tour-de-habitat.html

September 17-19 — Moab Century Tour, Moab, UT, Weekend of road cycling with rolling and climbing route options including the infamous “big Nasty” (3000 feet elevation in 7 miles). Warm Up ride Friday, Recovery ride Sunday., Beth Logan, 435-259-3193, info@skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com, Online Registration

September 18 — Randy's Fall Colors Classic, BCC SuperSeries, Salt Lake City, UT, Sugarhouse Park over Big Mtn, Coalville, Wanship, Browns Canyon, and back via I-80 over Parleys, self-supported century., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

September 18 — Bike for Life, Salt Lake City, UT, 22 mile bike tour to raise funds for the Utah AIDS Foundation. Funds raised from this event will go towards prevention education and direct client services for people affected by HIV in Utah. 9 am, Liberty Park., Nathan Measom, 801-487-2323, nathan.measom@utahaids.org, utahaids.org

September 18 — Wonder Woman Century, Payson, UT, The Wonder Woman ride is the only women's only bike event in the later half of the year. We are excited to put on a ride for women by women. With less than an average of 1000 ft of elevation change, the 30, 70 and 100 mile courses are perfect for the beginner to the experienced rider. This event will have fun surprises, great food and an awesome finisher's necklace! 8 am start., Mahogani Thurston, 801-318-1420, wonderwomanride@gmail.com, foreverfitevents.com

September 25 — Heber Valley Olympic Century, Heber, UT, Utah's most beautiful bike ride through the scenic splendor of the Wasatch mountains, dramatic autumn beauty of Heber Valley, picturesque Jordanelle, and Olympic venue Soldier Hollow, This is the only Biathlon century in the USA. Benefiting Hess Cancer, Start time 8:00 am. 100 mi, 65 mi, 50 mi, 25 mi options, fully supported, starting from Southfield Park., Bob Kinney, 801-677-0134, bob@bike2bike.org, bike2bike.org, Online Registration

October 2 — Josie Johnson Memorial Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, This memorial ride is dedicated in Josie's honor to bring the community together to raise awareness for bicycle safety, meet at Sugarhouse Park, ride will start at 10:30, will travel to mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon and back, no charge to participate., Ken Johnson, 801-205-1039, kjlivetobike@gmail.com, josiejohnsonride.com

October 9 — Trek WSD Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, American Fork, UT, Trek Bicycle Store of American Fork, UT, 20 mile casual ride for all riders. Registration contributions go to Breast Cancer Research Fund., Vegas , 801-763-1222, vegas@trekaf.com, trekaf.com

October 16 — Tour de St. George, St. George, UT, Ride with us around Snow Canyon State Park, Quail Creek Reservoir and Washington County's newest reservoir, Sand Hollow. 35, 60 & 100 Mile Option. 100% of the proceeds to benefit local bicycling advocacy, 8:00am at 900E & 100S (Dixie State College)., Ryan Gurr, 435-674-3185, info@spingeeks.com, tourdestgeorge.com

October 21-24 — Breast Cancer Network of Strength's Ride to Empower, Springdale, UT, A destination bike ride that raises funds to provide breast cancer support. Bike routes range up to 100 miles. Network of Strength will provide you with cycling guidance and fundraising support., Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, embassy@planetultra.com, ride.networkofstrength.org

November 27 — Saturday Fatter-day Ride, Saratoga Springs, UT, Join us for the 3rd annual Saturday Fatter-day ride to benefit the Utah Food Bank. We burn off a bit of turkey and pie calories riding to the top of Sun Crest. Bring a donation for the Food Bank as your “entrance fee.”, Dan Burton, 801-653-2039, epicbiking@gmail.com, epicbiking.com