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2008 Utah and Idaho
Road Tours and Weekly Rides


General Info

For general info and regularly scheduled rides, Visit the Bonneville Bicycle Touring Club's Website

For Southern Utah info, visit Color Country Cycling Club

Utah and Regional Road Tours

February 23 -- Zion Country Century, 100, 68, 50, 25
mile options, Enjoy the awesome beauty of southern Utah during this pre-spring
ride. Ride to Zion National Park on a leisurely route that will allow you to get out on the road, test your legs, relax and enjoy your first organized ride of the season. St. George, Utah, 801-677-0134, Bob@Bike2Bike.org, Bike2Bike.org

March 1-4 -- The Moab Skinny Tire Festival. A Lance Armstrong Peloton Project Event, Four days of group road rides and events in the striking landscape in and around Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. For more information about the festival, including registration materials, info@skinnytirefestival.com or (435) 259-2698, skinnytirefestival.com

March 29 - April 17 -- Yellowstone Cycle Days, ride free in Yellowstone National Park with no traffic, (406) 646-7701, cycleyellowstone.com

April 12 -- Zion Canyon 200 K, self-suported brevet ride, Confluence Trailhead Park, St. George, Utah, (435) 586-7567 or subrevet.org

April 19 -- Willard Bay 100, BBTC Super Series ride, self-supported, Centerville to Willard Bay, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294

April 19 -- Salt Lake City Marathon Bike Tour, 25 miles without stoplights through the streets of Salt Lake on the SLC Marathon course, start: 6:00 a.m. at the Olympic Legacy Bridge near the Fort Douglas TRAX stop, saltlakecitymarathon.com or email SKerr@DevineSports.com or call (801) 456-2540

April 26 -- Tour de Summerlin, 10, 35, 80 mile routes, Las Vegas, NV, (702) 252-8077, tourdesummerlin.com

April 26-27 -- Cactus Hugger Cycling Festival in St. George, Utah. Featuring the 8th Annual Cactus Hugger Century on Saturday, 7:30 am, with post-ride meal for all riders (11:00 am to 4:00 pm), "Helmets for Kids", cycling activies for children, Sunday 10 am 45 mile tour to Zion National Park. Call 435-229-1404 or clucygo@skyviewmail.com or visit cactushugger.org.

May 3 -- Tour de Fire, metric double century, Las Vegas, NV, 702-228-9460, tdfire.com

May 3 -- Nephi 100, BBTC Super Series ride, Randy Sutherland Ride for ALS, self-supported, Springville to Nephi, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

May 3-4 -- The "X" Rides, 'The Road is Out There', 10th Annual, 2 fun rides on and off Nevada's Extraterrestrial Highway (HWY 375), Rachel, NV, near Area 51, (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com

May 3 -- Ghost Town Riders Century, Benefits Valley Mental Health, Deseret Peaks Complex, 2930 West Hwy 112, Tooele, UT, (801) 677-0134, bike2bike.org

May 10 -- Yellowstone Spring Cycling Tour 2008, Lakeside Ride, benefits Yellowstone Park Foundation, West Yellowstone, MT, (406) 646-9427, cycleyellowstone.com

May 10 -- Pine Valley Mountain 300 K, self-suported brevet ride, Confluence Trailhead Park, St. George, Utah, (435) 586-7567 or subrevet.org

May 17 - June 1 -- BRA SU , Bike Ride Across Scenic Utah Tour, 5 states, 5 National Monuments, 5 National Parks, 2 National Forests, and 5 Nations, (801) 677-0134 or bike2bike.org

May TBA -- Color Country Century, 8 am, unsupported ride, 100 miles, Cedar City, (435) 586-5210 or (435) 559-2925, colorcountrycycling.org

May 17 -- Ride for Independence, National Federation for the Blind, Boise, ID, tvcblindidaho.org

May 17, 2008 -- Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride, Salt Lake to Antelope Island and back, 35, 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., (801) 596-8430 or Fax (801) 322-5056 or cslcentury@mac.com, Online registration at cyclesaltlakecentury.com or download a Registration Form 2006 Course Map

May 18 -- Santa Fe Century, Santa Fe, NM, (505) 982-1282, santafecentury.com

May 24 –- 2nd Annual Amazing Earthfest, in Kane County, Utah. Two free, highly scenic group bicycle rides. 8 am Road Ride, Kanab City to Johnson Canyon, 20 miles out and back. Meet at Knuckle Heads Bike Shop, 420 East 300 South (US 89), Kanab. Pre-ride refreshments provided., Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, jiw@gwi.net, www.amazingearthfest.com

May 26 -- McCool McMemorial Day 100, BBTC Super Series ride, SLC, UT, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

May 31 -- Bikes for Kids with Dave Zabriskie, metric century (62 miles) plus 4 and 25 mile options in Salt Lake City and Murray. We will be giving away 1,000 bikes, helmets and jerseys to disadvantaged children in the Salt Lake Valley. The start time is 7:00 am at the Costco in Murray and a bike safety and rodeo will be held at 11:00 for all kids. Contact Teresa at (801) 453-2296 or tmay@finsvcs.com, bikesforkidsutah.org

May 31 - June 6 -- Cycle Utah, St. George through the National Parks, 279 miles, Southern Utah, Adv. Cycling Association, (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org

June 1 -- America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride, 35, 72, 100 miles, 16th Annual, benefit for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Stateline, South Shore Lake Tahoe, NV, (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com

June 1 -- Eureka 105, BBTC Super Series ride, Saratoga Springs, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

June 2? – Utah Lake Festival, Begin at Vivian Park, end at Utah Lake, bike ride begins at 10:00am, (801) 538-5216

June 7 -- Little Red Riding Hood, women's only metric century ride, 35, 63, and 100 mile options, Wellsville, Cache Valley, (801) 474-2282 or bbtc.net

June 7 -- Utah Summer Games Petroglyph Century, in conjunction with the Utah Summer Games, 50, 62, 100 mile options, Starts at the Cedar City Equestrian Center (just North of Hwy 56, west of Cedar City), through Hamilton, Kanarraville, New Harmony, Parowan, Summit, and Enoch, Cedar City, UT, (801) 677-0134 or (435) 865-8421 or bike2bike.org

June 7 -- Hurricane 400 K, self-supported brevet ride, Hurricane Utah, (435) 586-7567 or subrevet.org

June 7? -- Utah Independent Living Center's 5K "Run & Roll", hand-cycle, wheelchair & walk/run categories. (Best hand cycle time last year was 14:13). Meet east of the Redwood Recreation Center, 3100 So. Redwood Rd., SLC. Registration 8:30 am., race time 9:30. Cost (incl. T-shirt) pre-race $15, race day $20. On-line reg. at uilc.org or call Cathy or Kim at 466-5565 voice or TTY.

June 9- July 3 -- Great Alaska Highway Ride, Dawson Creek to Fairbanks, AK, rides@pedalerspubandgrille.com

June 14 -- American Diabetes Association / Tour de Cure-Golden Spike Century. 25,60, and 100 mile options. This ride is for a great cause in a beautiful rural setting. Box Elder High School, Brigham City, UT. For more information call (888) DIABETES - email Marshall Emsley, memsley@diabetes.org or register now at tour.diabetes.org

June 14 -- Bob LeBow Bike Tour - "Health Care for All.", routes from 3-100 miles, ride benefits the TRHS Zero Pay Fund, helping support primary health care for our most indigent patients, Nampa, Idaho, asandven@trhs.org or 208-467-4431, trhs.org

June 16 -- Up and Over 100, BBTC Super Series, self-supported century, bottom of Emigration Canyon to Park City, Coalville, and back, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

June 21 -- Bike for the Cure, a benefit ride for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 5.5, 42, and 58 mile (and tentatively 100 mile) options through Central Utah. Start and finish in Spring City, UT. Register on-line at active.com or contact Erika Stover (435) 283-2158 or cestover@mail.manti.com, sanpete.com

June 21 -- Up and Over, BBTC Super Series ride, Salt Lake to Summit County roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

June 21 -- Tour of Marsh Creek Valley, fully supported ride presented in conjunction with the Pocatello Riverfest! Options of 25, 62, or 100 miles on the lonely roads that traverse the lovely country between Pocatello and Malad Pass, then enjoy food, fun, and music at the Riverfest. Rob Van Kirk at (208) 652-3532or (208) 233-0951, idahocycling.com

June 21-27-- Cycle Montana, Missoula-Anaconda-Missoula, Adv. Cycling Association, (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org

June 22 -- Tour of the Carson Valley, on former Pioneer, Pony Express, Stagecoach & Emigrant Wagon roadways. 14, 20, and 44 miles, Genoa NV, (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com

June 22-28 -- Utah Border to Border Tour, Kanab to Logan, 479 miles, (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours.com

June 28-29 -- Bike MS: Harmon's Best Dam Bike Ride, Benefits MS Society and multiple sclerosis research, 40, 75, or 100 mile routea on Saturday and Sunday, Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 South 500 West), Logan, Utah, (801) 424-0112 or fightmsutah.org

June 28 - RATPOD (Ride around the Pioneers in one day), 130 mile tour, Dillon, MT, ratpod.org, (406) 549-5987

July 4 -- Taterville 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported century, Wellsville to Idaho and back, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

July 4-6 -- Northwest Tandem Rally, McMinnville, OR, nwtr2008@verizon.net, nwtr.org

July 4 - September 20 -- Great Western Loop, Frisco, CO to Jackson Hole, to Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah and Frisco, Adv. Cycling Association, (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org

July 12-13 -- Dual State, Dual Century Weekend Challenge, two 100-mile rides or two 50-mile rides, Tremonton, UT, (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours.com

July 13-- Mt. Nebo Loop, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported century, start in Nephi to Springville to the Mt. Nebo loop, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

July 13-18-- Idaho Relaxed, bike trails tour, Coeur d’Alene, ID, Adv. Cycling Association, (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org

July 18 -- Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride, 13th Annual, This a popular non-competitive ride, held at night during the full-moon. Views are spectacular, food is delicious. ride goes from marina to the historic Fielding Garr Ranch, about 22 miles round-trip. Registration fee includes park entry, t-shirt and refreshments. For more information contact Neka Roundy, Davis County Economic Development, 801-451-3286 or tour@co.davis.ut.us, daviscountyutah.gov

July 19 -- Bryce Canyon 200 K, self-suported brevet ride, checkpoint will be open at 6:15 am, ride at 7:00 am., Garfield County Fairgrounds at 800 North Main St. in Panguitch Utah, (435) 586-7567 or subrevet.org

July 20 -- Upland Roller 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported century, Wanship, UT, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

July 24 -- Chalk Creek 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported century, Park City to Coalville to Chalk Creek and back, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294

July 24 -- Pedal Away Parkinson's, 10 mile benefit ride, 8 am, Gailey Park, 200 S 300 W, Kaysville, pedalawayparkinsons.com or redspike@comcast.net

July 26 -- Pioneer Century, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported century, Morgan, UT, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

July 26 - July 30 -- Family Fun Idaho, bike trails tour for the family, Coeur d’Alene, ID, Adv. Cycling Association, (800) 755-2453, adventurecycling.org

July 27- August 1 -- Bicycle Washington, Mead, WA to Colville to Mead, (541) 385-5257 or 800-413-8432, oregonbicycleride.org

August 2 -- Felt Tour de Park City. Fully Supported Century Road Ride starting and finishing at Park City. 52, 108, 170 mile rides through Northern Utah's beautiful mountain valleys, great aid stations, raffle. Contact info@mountainraceworks.com for questions. Additional details can be found at tourdeparkcity.com or contact Riley at 435-671-5053

August 3 -- Preride ULCER, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported century, Thanksgiving Point, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

August 4 -- R.A.N.A.T.A.D, (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, (801) 223-4849, sundanceresort.com

August 9 -- ULCER, Century Tour around Utah Lake, 100, 74, 56, and 24 mile options, (801) 474-2282 or president@bbtc.net or bbtc.net

August 10 -- Blue Cruise Wheels for Wellness, Meridian, ID, (208) 331-7409, bcidahofoundation.org

August 10-16 -- Ride Idaho, 7 day supported bicycle tour, Pocatello, Driggs, Idaho Falls, (208) 344-5501, rideidaho.org

August 10-16 -- Oregon Bicycle Ride XXII, Cave Junction to Etna, CA and back, (541) 385-5257 or 800-413-8432, oregonbicycleride.org

August 16 -- Stanley Challenge, Boise to Stanley, unsupported, Boise, ID, (208) 867-2488, georgescycles.com

August 16 -- Sawtooth Century Tour, Ketchum, ID, mgilbreath@vengaventures.com, (208) 726-7285

August 17 -- Promontory Point 120, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported century, 120 miles, Brigham City to Promentory, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

August 23 -- Desperado Dual , 200 mile double century in Southern Utah, 100 mile option, Panguitch, UT (435) 586-7567, desperadodual.com

August 23 -- Cache Valley Century Tour - 100 mi/100 km/40mile options. Hosted by Cache Valley Veloists Bicycle Touring Club. 8 am, 12 mi north of Logan on Hwy 91, 435-752-2253, cvveloists.org

August 23 -- Bike the Bear Century, 50, 100 mile rides, Camp Hunt, Bear Lake, Garden City, UT, (801) 475-7488, jeborn@bsamail.org

August 23 -- CASVAR 2008, Pony Express 20, Colt 45, Pioneer 65, Blazing Saddle 85 and Saddle Sore Century rides, Star Valley - Afton, WY, info@casv.org, 307-883-9779, or casv.org

August 23-24 -- Bike MS Road, Sweat, and Gears, benefits the MS Society of Idaho and multiple sclerosis research, 25-75-125 miles, McCall, ID, (208) 336-0555, bikems.org

August 23 - September 7 -- BRA SU , Bike Ride Across Scenic Utah Tour, 5 states, 5 National Monuments, 5 National Parks, 2 National Forests, and 5 Nations, (801) 677-0134 or bike2bike.org

August 24 -- Twin Counties Century, 8, 30, 66, and 100 mile options, Huntsville Park, Huntsville, UT, (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours.com

August 24 -- The Big Ride, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported, 150 miles, Sugarhouse Park, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

August 24-30 -- Tour of Southern Utah, St. George, Carmel Junction (via Zion National Park), Bryce National Park, Escalante, Torrey, Panguitch, Cedar City and back to St. George, planetultra.com, 818-889-2453

August 30 -- Summit Challenge, to benefit the National Ability Center, 35 miles (Preview ride for the 2009 Summit Century), 8:00 a.m. at the National Ability Center in Park City, Contact: Jennifer Andrs Atkin, Special Events Manager, 435-200-0985, jennifera@discovernac.org, discovernac.org

August 31 - September 6 -- North Rim Tour, St. George, to Jacob Lake, AZ,to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, planetultra.com, 818-889-2453

September 1 -- Hooper Horizontal 100, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported century, State Agriculture Building to Hooper and Back, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

September 4-13, 4-6, or 7-13 -- LAGBRAU (Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across Utah), three ride options, Blanding to Cedar City, 400 miles on scenic highways and through National Parks, (801) 654-1144, lagbrau.com

September 7 -- Tour de Tahoe, Bike Big Blue, 6th Annual, ride around Lake Tahoe on the shoreline, spectacular scenery, great food and support, 72 miles, Lake Tahoe, NV, (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com

September 7-13 -- Southern Utah National Parks Tour, 233 miles through Cedar City, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours.com

September 13 -- Tour de Vins 4, Bike Tour and Wine-Tasting Event, 16.5, 32 and 60 mile options, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, more info: FSAlliance.org, Sarah Leeds, (208) 232-0742, contact@fsalliance.org

September 14-20 -- OATBRAN, One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada, 17th Annual, following the Legendary Pony Express Trail on U.S. Hwy. 50 - America's Loneliest Road, 5 days of riding, 420 miles from Lake Tahoe to Great Basin National Park, (800) 565-2704, bikethewest.com

September 19-21 -- Moab Century Tour, Moab to La Sals and back, 45, 65, 100 mile options, Tour benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation, (435) 259-2698, moabcentury.com

September 20 -- Fall Colors Ride, BBTC Super Series Ride, self-supported century, SLC to Wanship, roadcaptain@bbtc.net or (801) 598-0294, bccutah.org

September 20 -- I Think I CANyons benefit ride for the Fourth Street Clinic, a nonprofit healthcare clinic in Salt Lake that provides free healthcare for the homeless, Little Cottonwood Canyon,  Big Cottonwood, Millcreek, and Emigration, start and finish at the Olympus Hills Shopping Center located on Wasatch Blvd. near 3900 South. Start time 7 am; registration begins at 6:30 am.,  Joel Welch, Friends of Fourth Street, 801-631-7872, rjoelwelch@hotmail.com, ithinkicanyons.com

September 27 -- Heber Valley Olympic Century. 25, 50, 62, 100 mile options. Also, Biathlon option! Enjoy scenic Heber Valley in its autumn finest during this fun and challenging ride that visits the Olympic venues, fundraiser for Huntsman Cancer Institute, Contact Bob @ 801.677.0134, bike2bike.org

September 27 -- Fifth Annual Josie Johnson Memorial Ride, this memorial ride is being 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. josiejohnsonride.com or call Jason at (801) 485-2906 or John Weis at (801) 278-3847

September 27 -- Endurance Festival, run, trail run, road cycling, mountain biking, duathlon and off-road duathlon events, entertainment and more, Old Town Pocatello, ID. www.EnduranceFestival.com,  info@EnduranceFestival.com, (866) 8-ECO-FUN or 208-233-3798

September 28 - October 4 -- Monument Valley & 4 Corners Tour, Monticello, UT, (801) 556-3290, tailwinds-tours.com

October 11-- Yellowstone Fall Old Faithful Cycling Tour, West Yellowstone to Old Faithful and back, MT, (406) 646-7701, cycleyellowstone.com

October 11 -- Trek WSD Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, 10 or 20 mile rides for everyone, WSD Demo Bikes available, casual ride for women & their support network, Trek of American Fork  356 North Meadow Lane (750 West)  American Fork, Utah, (801) 763-1222, trekaf.com

October 11 -- Las Vegas Century, 25, 50, and 109 miles, Jim Little (702) 360-4751 or vegasbikeclub.org, lvrodeoman1@aol.com

October TBA -- Bikes for Kids with Dave Zabriskie, dinner and silent auction, Contact Teresa at (801) 453-2296 or tmay@finsvcs.com, bikesforkidsutah.com

October TBA -- Challenge the Hill ~ 360° of Fun,  Fun team bike ride with a variety of challenges along course. 8:00 am start time,  Hill Air Force South Gate, 801-677-0134, Bike2Bike.org

October 18 -- Tour de St. George, 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), tourdestgeorge.com, 435-229-5443, info@tourdestgeorge.com.

December 31 - January 1 -- New Year's Revolution, century each day, 50, 70, 100 mile options, Ride out the old year, Ride in the New Year, Benefiting Parkinson's Disease, 8 am, Phoenix, AZ, Contact Bob @ 801.677.0134, bike2bike.org

Weekly Rides

Mondays -- April - September -- Wasatch Women's Cycling Club (WWCC) Weekly Ride: fun/easy ~1 hr. ride , meeting at 6:00 p.m. at 1500 E 1500 S (by Einstein's). All welcome!, Melissa at (801) 466-6312.

Mondays -- Park City Social Ride, 6 pm, easy pace, meet at Cole Sport, Park City, (435) 649-5663

Wednesday Night Ride -- 5:30 pm at the SLC Main Library on 200 E and 400 S., all levels and bikes welcome on this fun ride.

Thursdays --Park City Tempo Ride, 6 pm, fast paced, meet at Cole Sport, Park City, (435) 649-5663

Thursdays -- Show and go road ride from Canyon Sports, 1844 East Ft. Union Blvd. at 5:30 p.m. Intermediate ride for those looking to put some miles on. Any questions, Canyon Sports @ 942-3100.

Saturday's in March -- Wasatch Women's Cycling Club intermediate weekly road ride, meet at 11:00 a.m. at Golsan Cycle (4678 S Highland Dr). ~2 hrs, wasatchwomencycling.org or Melissa at (801) 466-6312.

Weekend Group Rides -- Saturday and Sunday, 10 am, meet at 9th and 9th in Salt Lake City, (801) 364-0344.

Sunday Group Ride -- 9 a.m., Canyon Bicycles in Draper, 762E., 12600 S., (801) 576-8844

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