2009 Utah
Road Tours and Weekly Rides

Utah Road Tours, Centuries, Fun Rides

Celebration of Pathways -- 2009 TBA, Ogden, UT, Snowbasin Resort, 11 am to 7 pm, mtb and road rides, Trail Maintenance, Bike Demo, benefit for Ogden Valley Pathways., 801-920-3426, 801-528-2907, christyshaw@ovpathways.org, ovpathways.org

February 28 -- Zion Country Century, Zion National Park, UT, Recreational Bike Ride, Enjoy the awesome beauty of southern Utah during this pre-spring ride. Leave the spinning rooms and the cold of winter behind and escape with us to Utah's scenic Dixie land. Get an early start on the season ht the warmth of the south. Join us as we ride to Zion National Park on a leisurely rote that will allow you to get out on the road, test your legs, relax and enjoy your first organized ride of the season. Benefiting Spina Bifida., Start time 8:00 am. 100 mi, 65 mi, 50 mi, 25 mi options, fully supported, starting from Bloomington Park., 801-677-0134, Bob@Bike2Bike.org, Bike2Bike.org

March 14-16 -- The Moab Skinny Tire Festival, Moab, UT, Benefiting cancer survivorship programs. Three days of road cycling and events in Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and the Colorado River Corridor. Rider check in 3/19., Beth Logan, 435-259-2698, 435-260-8889, info@skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com

March 28 -- Tour de St. George Spring Century, St. George, UT, All new 100 mile & 65 mile route, starts in St.George, to Hurricane, Ivins, Springdale, St. George., Tim Tabor, 435-674-3185, timbosplace@msn.com, tourdestgeorge.com

April 4 -- Zion Canyon 200K, St. George, UT, Brevets are self support, timed distance cycling events, route begins in St. George, continues to Zion and returns via Toquerville and Leeds., Lonnie Wolff, 435-559-0895, info@subrevet.org, subrevet.org

April 12-18 -- Tour of the Canyonlands, Moab, UT, UT, 5 riding days, 350 mi, distance from 40-110 mi per day. Travel through Arches Nat'l Park, Canyonlands Nat'l Park, follow the Colorado River and the La Sal Mountain loop. Also available 10/11., 714-267-4591, info@CyclingEscapes.com, CyclingEscapes.com

April 18 -- Willard Bay 100, Centerville, UT, BCC SuperSeries #1 self-supported 100 from Centerville JHS to Willard Bay, Shorter leg options of 30 and 75 miles., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

April 18 -- Salt Lake City Marathon Bike Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, 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., 801-456-2540, SKerr@DevineSports.com, saltlakecitymarathon.com

April 25-26 -- Cactus Hugger Cycling Festival 2009, Ivins, UT, Featuring the 9th Annual Cactus Hugger Century on Saturday, 7:00 am, post-ride meal for all riders (11:00 am to 4:00 pm), "Helmets for Kids", cycling activties for children, Sunday 10 am 45 mile tour to Zion National Park., Lucy Ormond, 435-229-1404, clucygo@skyviewmail.com, cactushuggers.org

April 26-May 1 -- Bryce-Zion Bike, St. George, UT, UT, Ride through a panorama of sparkling sunny skies, red rock sculptures, immense canyons and aspen forests. All levels. Also available: 5/ 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; 6/7, 14; 9/6, 13, 20, 27; 10/4, 11, 18., 800-443-6060, office@bicycleadventures.com, bicycleadventures.com

May 2 -- Ghost Town Riders Century, Tooele, UT, Benefits Valley Mental Health, Deseret Peaks Complex, 2930 West Hwy 112, ride on the Pony Express Trail west of the Oquirrh Mountains., Bob Kinney, 801-677-0134, Bob@Bike2Bike.org, bike2bike.org

May 2 -- Pine Valley Mountain 300 K, St. George, UT, Brevets are self support, timed, distance cycling events, in St. George to Cedar City, Newcastle, Enterprise and back to St. George., Lonnie Wolff, 435-559-0895, info@subrevet.org, subrevet.org

May 9 -- Springville to Nephi 100, Nephi, UT, BCC SuperSeries #2 self-supported 100 from Cracker Barrel in Springville to Nephi and back thru Santaquin, shorter leg options of 30 and 60 miles., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

May 9 -- Salt Lake Challenge, Salt Lake City, UT, Urban Team Challenge event, a challenge on wheels with jousting, ball carry, clues on short and long courses, to raise money for Bike Education and Youth Cycling., Bob Kinney, 801-677-0134, bob@bike2bike.org, bike2bike.org

May 9-16 -- Bicycle Tour of Utah - Color Country to Canyonlands, Springdale, UT, UT, 6 riding days, 454 mi, 26,000' elevation gain. Milage varies from 30-85 mi per day. Very scenic. Also available 9/19, 10/3., 714-267-4591, info@CyclingEscapes.com, CyclingEscapes.com

May 16-30 -- BRA SU, St. George, UT, Bike Ride Across Scenic Utah Tour, 5 states, 5 National Monuments, 5 National Parks, 2 National Forests, and 5 Nations, Start in St. George., 801-677-0134, bob@bike2bike.org, bike2bike.org

May 16 -- Cycle Salt Lake Century Ride, Salt Lake City, UT, 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, 801-322-5056, cslcentury@mac.com, cyclesaltlakecentury.com

May 17 -- 3rd Annual Amazing Earthfest, Kanab, UT, Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Scenic 37 miles out and back (paved) Knuckle Heads, 420 East 300 South (US 89), Kanab, Utah, Pre-ride refreshments, Optional 60 miles. MTB rides also., Rich Csenge, 435-644-3735, jiw@gwi.net, amazingearthfest.com

May 23 -- Color Country Century, Cedar City, UT, 8 am, unsupported ride, 100 miles., 435-586-5210, 435-559-2925, brian.jeppson@gmail.com, colorcountrycycling.org

May 25 -- Memorial Day 100, Salt Lake City, UT, BCC SuperSeries #3, West Point Park to Layton Bench then west to Antelope Island and back, 30, 60 mile options., 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

May 30 -- Hurricane 400 KM, Hurricane, UT, self-supported brevet ride, timed distance cycling events, Hurricane to Kanab to Panguitch returns to Hurricane via Cedar City., Lonnie Wolff, 435-559-0895, info@subrevet.org, subrevet.org

May 30 -- Bikes for Kids, Salt Lake City, UT, Metric century (62 miles) plus 4 and 25 mile options in Salt Lake City and Murray, 8:00 am, Intermountain HealthCare facility parking lot in Murray., Teresa May, 801-453-2296, teresa@bikesforkidsutah.com, bikesforkidsutah.com

May 30-June 5 -- Red Rock Ramble, St. George, UT, ride through Color Country, self-supported, Zion, Bryce, Cedar Breaks., 800-755-2453, tours@adventurecycling.org, adventurecycling.org

May 31 -- Eureka 105, Saratoga Springs, UT, BCC Super Series #4, Saratoga Springs Inlet Park, West Side of Utah Lake to Goshen, Eureka, Cedar Fort and back, self-supported., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

June 6 -- Little Red Riding Hood, Wellsville, UT, Women only century ride, 15, 35, 45, 62, 80 and 100 mile distances in Cache Valley, fundraiser for Women s Cancer Research., Penny Perkins, 801-472-2887, penperk@xmission.com, bccutah.org

June 6 -- Moonshadows in Moab, Moab, UT, Evening recreational ride, cycle under the power of the full desertmoon., Beth Logan, 435-259-2698, info@skinnytireevents.com, skinnytireevents.com

June 13 -- American Diabetes Association / Tour de Cure-Golden Spike Century, Brigham City, UT, 25,69, and 104 mile options, also family loop, Box Elder High School, benefits American Diabetes Association., Marshall Emsley, 801-363-3024 ext 7075, memsley@diabetes.org, tour.diabetes.org

June 18-26 -- Rocky Mountain Tour, Salt Lake City, UT, UT, Tackle the Wasatch Mountains, Soldier Summit, pass BookCliffs and north of Arches Nat'l Park. Challenging at times, rolling to finish in Pueblo, CO. 594 miles, 9 riding days., Bill Lannon, 888-797-7057, abbike@aol.com, abbike.com

June 20 -- Bike for the Cure, Spring City, UT, A benefit ride for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 5.5, 42, and 58 mile and 100 mile options through Sanpete County in Central Utah, Start (7:30 am) and finish in Spring City, UT., Erika Stover, 435-283-2158, cestover@mail.manti.com, sanpete.com

June 20 -- Bryce Canyon 200 K, 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

June 21 -- Up and Over 100, Salt Lake City, UT, BCC SuperSeries #5, Hogle Zoo in SLC to Summit County via I-80, Kamas, Browns Canyon and back, self-supported., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

June 27-28 -- Bike MS: Harmon s Best Dam Bike Ride, Logan, UT, Benefits National MS Society and multiple sclerosis research, 40, 75, or 100 mile routes on Saturday, 40 or 75 on Sunday, Saturday's route is a figure 8 loop to the north up into Idaho. Flat and friendly to all abilities with rest stops every 8-12 miles. Sunday's route is a loop to the south through Blacksmith Fork Canyon up to Hardware Ranch and back across Hyrum Dam. One of the most scenic routes in Utah! Cache Valley Fairgrounds (400 South 500 West)., Becky Woolley, 801-424-0112, Becky.Woolley@nmss.org, curemsutah.org

July 4 -- Tour de Riverton, Riverton, UT, Part of Riverton Town Days events. Starts at 7:30 am at Riverton City Park, fun ride, 25 mile loop through Riverton and Herriman., 801-523-8268, email@infinitecycles.com, tdr.infinitecycles.com

July 4 -- Taterville 100, Richmond, UT, BCC SuperSeries #6, Richmond City Park near Logan/Smithfield, over the LOTOJA course to Montpelier and back self-supported, 100 and 150 mile option., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

July 10 -- Antelope by Moonlight Bike Ride, Antelope Island, UT, 16th 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., Neka Roundy, 801-451-3286, tour@co.davis.ut.us, daviscountyutah.gov

July 12 -- Chalk Creek 100, Park City, UT, BCC SuperSeries #7, Treasure Mtn Middle School Park City to Browns Cyn, Coalville, Chalk Creek, self-supported, 50 mile option starts at Coalville Courthouse., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

July 18 -- Pioneer Century, Morgan, UT, BCC SuperSeries #8, 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 19 -- Mt. Nebo Loop, Nephi, UT, BCC SuperSeries #9, From Nephi City Park on Main to Goshen Canyon and Santaquin over Mt Nebo, limited support on the 27 mile climb., Doug Jensen, 801-815-3858, slccycler@gmail.com, bccutah.org

July 24 -- Pedal Away Parkinson s, Kaysville, UT, The 4th 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, UT, BCC SuperSeries #10, TBA., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

July 26 -- Upland Roller 100, Wanship, UT, BCC SuperSeries #11, Wanship Trailhead thru Coalville Echo over Hogsback to Morgan and back self-supported 30-50 mile options., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

August 1 -- Tour de Park City, Park City, UT, Fully Supported Road Rides starting and finishing at Park City. Great improvements for 2009. Three ride options: 50, 100, 170 miles through Northern Utah's beautiful mountain valleys., Riley Siddoway, 435-671-5053, info@mountainraceworks.com, tourdeparkcity.com

August 2 -- Preride ULCER, Lehi, UT, BCC SuperSeries #12, Thanksgiving Point to Goshen and west side of Utah Lake, self-supported., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

August 3 -- 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 this year: a shorter 100 mile option from Sundance around the Nebo Loop and back to Payson., Czar Johnson, 801-223-4849, czarj@sundance-utah.com, sundanceresort.com

August 8 -- ULCER, Lehi, UT, Century Tour around Utah Lake, 100, 74, 56, and 24 mile options, Thanksgiving Point in Lehi., 801-641-4020, president@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

August 16 -- Promontory Point 120, Ogden, UT, BCC SuperSeries #13, 5 Points Ogden to Golden Spike, Tremonton and back 120 miles self-supported, shorter options available., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

August 20-22 -- Bear Pa Challenge Charity Cycling Tour, Garden City, UT, Fully supported ride from Bear Lake to Park City over the Uinta Mountains for children s hospital, Saturday family ride  in Park City (35 miles)., Tyler Hooper, 801-292-9146, tyler.hooper@gmail.com, thinkoutsideCC.org

August 22 -- Tour of Utah 1000 Warriors Ride, Park City, UT, 96 miles, 11,000+ vertical feet, Park City HS at 6:00 am, finish: Snowbird. Wounded Warriors (Marines) Charity Event. Toughest Stage of the Nation's Toughest Stage Race. Beat the Tour of Utah pro time, win the purse and the glory., Rick Bennett, 801-571-3100, rick@rickbennett.com, 1000Warriors.com, tourofutah.com

August 22 -- 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., 435-674-3185, rgurr@redrockbicycle.com, desperadodual.com,

August 22 -- Bike the Bear Century, Garden City, UT, 50, 100 mile rides, starts at Camp Hunt, register through Trapper Trails Boy Scout office, supported ride, includes t-shirt and goodie bag w/registration., Jason Eborn, 801-479-5460, jeborn@bsamail.org,

August 22 -- 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., Jesse Ellis, 801-367-3599, ellisadvocate@gmail.com, heritagertc.org

August 29 -- 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 29 -- The Big Ride, Richmond, UT, BCC SuperSeries #14, Richmond City Park over Strawberry to Montpelier, West to Soda Springs, loop route on LOTOJA course., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

August 29 -- Hess Cancer Foundation Legacy Parkway Tour, Bountiful, UT, 20 mile bike ride, half marathon, and 5K run on Legacy Parkway, Ride will begin at 8:30 am. All proceeds go directly to the Hess Cancer Foundation, a non-profit that provides financial assistance to families who lose a child to cancer, (www.hesscancer.org)., Travis Hess, 801-520-9755, hesstravis@hotmail.com, tourlegacy.com , hesscancer.org

August 29 -- 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

August 30-September 5 -- Tour of Southern Utah, St. George, UT, Carmel Junction (via Zion National Park), Bryce National Park, Escalante, Torrey, Panguitch, Cedar City and back to St. George., Deb Bowling, 818-889-2453, deb@planetultra.com, planetultra.com

September 4-7 -- Great Utah Bike Festival, Minersville, UT, Every kind of event for every kind of biker, 3 century rides (100, 65, 50 mile options), road and mountain recreational rides, cyclocross racing, mountain bike racing, road stage race (2 road races, time trial, criterium, part of UCA series), Bike Ed presentations, bike parade, street racing, and more!, 801-677-0134, bob@bike2bike.org, bike2bike.org

September 5 -- Summit Challenge, Park City, UT, To benefit 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

September 5 -- Hooper Horizontal 100, West Point, UT, BCC SuperSeries #15, West Point Park to West Weber and Hooper, self-supported century, 30 and 65 mile options., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

September 10-19 -- LAGBRAU (Legacy Annual Great Bike Ride Across Utah), Blanding, UT, 3 ride options: September 10-19, 10-12, or 13-19, Blanding to Cedar City, 400 miles, 3 National Monuments, 5 State Parks, 4 National Forests., Les Titus, 801-654-1144, lestitus@lagbrau.com, lagbrau.com

September 12 -- 10th Annual Independent Living 5K Run and Roll, UT, Hand-cycle, wheelchair & walk/run categories. Course TBA., Debbie or Kim , 801-466-5565, uilc@xmission.com, uilc.org

September 18-20 -- Moab Century Tour, Moab, UT, Moab to La Sals and back, 45, 65, 100 mile options, century on Saturday, social rides on Friday and Sunday, benefits the Moab Cancer Treatment Center., Beth Logan, 435-259-2698, info@skinnytirefestival.com, skinnytireevents.com

September 19 -- Randy s Fall Colors Classic, Salt Lake City, UT, BCC SuperSeries #16, Sugarhouse Park over Big Mtn, Coalville, Wanship, Browns Canyon, and back via I-80, self-supported century., Don Williams, 801-641-4020, roadcaptain@bbtc.net, bccutah.org

September 19 -- I Think I CANyons, Salt Lake City, UT, 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, 801-631-7872, rjoelwelch@hotmail.com, ithinkicanyons.com

September 19 -- Fifth Annual 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., Jason Bultman or John Weis, 801-485-2906, 801-278-3847, john.weis@path.utah.edu, josiejohnsonride.com

September 26 -- Heber Valley Olympic Century, Heber, UT, 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., Bob Kinney, 801-677-0134, Bob@Bike2Bike.org, bike2bike.org

October 10 -- Trek WSD Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, American Fork, UT, 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)., Vegas Sharp, 801-763-1222, Vegas@trekaf.com, trekaf.com

October 17 -- 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)., Tim Tabor, 435-229-5443, timbosplace@msn.com, tourdestgeorge.com