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Team CycleOut is a gay, lesbian, transgendered, bisexual and straight cycling peloton. CycleOut encourages fellowship and community involvement through recreational road and off-road cycling. Team CycleOut also participates in bicycle advocacy, education and promoting physical fitness for all. For additional information or to join our mailing list, please click here.
CycleOut With Safety
Just another reason to ride with caution! This man was nearly killed while commuting to work. It seems each week another cyclist is hit. I think Utah lawmakers need to require educational requirements on cyclist rules and regulations for motor vehicle licensing. However; to further articulate that process, (we) cyclist could benefit in brushing up on laws too.
Cyclist At Utah's Gay Men's Health Summit - Sports101
Salt Lake has a vibrant queer sports community and there are plenty of options for both competitive and social athletes. The men and women of the Salt Lake City Gay Athletic Association, QUAC, Ultimate Frisbee, CycleOut and others sports affiliates will fill you in on the details of their organization. Additional information about the UGMHS can be found here.
Conflict On The Roads
Summer 2008 has brought an increasing number of alarming confrontations to our roads. What's going on out there?
By Michael Frank from bicycling.com
We're not sure precisely why, but this summer has seen a rise in incidents between cyclists and drivers, cyclists and the police, cyclists and each other.
Sure, you've probably heard about the July 25 Critical Mass incident, where a rookie police officer decks Christopher Long, a 29-year-old Army veteran who was charged with assault, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.
The ugly part of this, beyond the obvious violence, is that the officer, Patrick Pogan, in his deposition against the cyclist, contradicts the video evidence, saying that Long rode directly into him. Pogan clearly didn't know any video evidence existed.
What's alarming, though, is that this isn't an isolated incidence of violence directed at cyclists-and it's not always clear that drivers' responses are unprovoked. In Seattle, the same night as the NYC incident, another Critical Mass Ride was going down, and it also turned ugly, as a driver ran over one cyclist and struck at least one other.
Depending on the version of events you believe, the driver was either provoked, or was afraid, or both.
Besides Critical Mass, it seems cyclists are truly struggling to just pedal through the world peacefully this summer. This past month in L.A. an alleged case of road rage caused two cyclists to be injured. One crashed through the rear window of the driver's car, resulting in broken teeth, a broken nose, and serious lacerations; the other cyclist suffered a separated shoulder.
And in Boulder, Colorado, a woman was assaulted by a fellow cyclist while she had her 10-month-old son in tow. Brilliantly, she whipped out her cell, called 911, and chased after the assailant while directing the cops to the chase.
Setting aside the issue of cyclist-versus-cyclist violence, it's possible that drivers and cyclists will only have to work harder at finding common ground as more riders take to the roads in response to high gas prices. Strangely, even as more people ride, it's taking time for everyone to come to grips with that fact. One proposed law in Northern California would actually ban large group rides.
Perhaps in response, there are movements afoot to "take back the roads," such as L.A.-based Crimaninalz, whose videos of illegally driving through stalled highway traffic has caused a major buzz in America's gridlock capital. The group, though seemingly militant, is more philosophical than you might think. What they want is a piece of the pie for bikes, which in the long run is the key to changing expectations on the road - and for cyclists and drivers to coexisting peacefully.
We'll have more on the peace portion of this discussion in the coming week.
Bi-Pedal Locomotion, Find Your Happiness
Utah's MS150 - A VICTORY!
Team Try-Angles Raises $12K to Fight MS
Written by JoSelle Vanderhooft - QSaltLake.com
Monday, 30 June 2008
On the last weekend in June, a biking team sponsored by local gay dance club and bar Club Try-Angles raised nearly $12,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society during the annual Harmons MS Best Dam Bike Tour, which will be used for research into the disease.
Led by captain Brandon Dillon, the team of 13 bikers rode 75-100 miles through Cache Valley on June 28 and 29 with some team members biking the full course of 175 miles (including a trip up and down Blacksmith Fork Canyon).
Additionally, Team Try-Angles was listed as the 9th highest non-corporate fundraising team to participate in this year’s ride. “Considering numerous teams had anywhere from double to ten times the number of riders, it shows the level of dedication of each member of Team Try-Angles,” said team leader Adam Frost.
The team also had a little fun off-road with Kamp Try-Angles, their home base in the Team Village area, complete with rainbow lanterns, a massage table, funky inflatable furniture and even a margarita station. Sadly, the Kamp’s use of power knocked out the event’s speakers, so they could only run the Kamp between important announcements.
Formed by Dillon and Craig Brimmer, the team was the first officially queer team to ride in the tour. The team was named for sponsor and Club Try-Angles owner Gene Gieber, who has had several family members affected by the disease.
The team will train for the rest of the summer and welcomes new and experienced riders who are queer-identified or gay-friendly. To sign up or to get more information email info@cycleout.org.There is also still time to donate to Team Try-angles. To do so, visit bikeutu.NationalMSSociety.org, click on “team list” and locate Team Try-Angles. A sister site for cycling enthusiasts who support the team can also be found at here.
You can still donate to our team by clicking here!
BINGO A Drag-tastic Success With Miss Ruby Ridge
Thank you to Miss Ruby Ridge and gang for a evening of big hair, cleavage and entertainment we won't forget! With your help (and fashion), together we raised 1,000+ for Utah's Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Join Miss Ruby Ridge for the next Bingo; held on the third Friday of the each month. Where? At the First Baptist Church located at 777 South 1300 East before 7pm and don't party foul!
Nearly taken out by a SUV, who had the right of way?
Had a CLOSE encounter of the SUV kind? If you’re an avid road cyclist, you've had a few close calls with motorist, pedestrians and fellow cyclist. Safety is of the utmost importance for our longevity as a cyclist, that’s why it’s important we all understand and obey traffic laws.
Having certified with the American League of Cyclist in road riding, I felt I had a good understanding. However after reviewing our local law and regulations, even I learned a thing or two!
Please take time to familiarize yourself with
Also, Did you know the Salt Lake City Bike Collective sponsors a weekend class on road riding? Attend one of their “Get-A-Grip” classes to ensure your safety and longevity as a cyclist on
Tour De France 2008
Watch Tour De France information by clicking here but if your like me I'd rather be playing sports. However, I do enjoy a little groove once in awhile, so watch this:
KraftWork - Tour De France
