Utah Cycling Association

Reminder about 2012 Officials Clinic

rider rep — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:47:00 GMT

To all UCA clubs and teams: Remember that it's a requirement to send at least one team or club representative to the officials training. You must fill this requirement to maitain your voting status as a club in good standing.

Please plan to attend the 2012 annual USAC Officials Clinic. The day will consist of two parts, with all new officials taking the course starting in the morning and then the current officials attending the afternoon for updates from USAC and the UCA. Please pass this onto other email lists or individuals that may be interested. If you have any questions, please contact me directly. Also, please RSVP directly to cyorgason@comcast.net so we can have enough material for the class.

We want to thank the UVU Cycling Team for hosting this event and getting us the room to use for the day.

Here’s to a great 2012 Season!

Cindy Yorgason

National Commissaire

GENERAL MEETING AND AWARDS BANQUET

rider rep — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:51:00 GMT

The UCA General Meeting will be this Thursday, November 10th at The Hampton Inn Airport, 307 Admiral Byrd Road, Salt Lake City. We will have a workgroup meeting to discuss the Masters categories issues at 5:00 pm. This meeting is open to anyone. The purpose is to come to agreement on the masters categories before the General Meeting. The General Meeting will Begin at 6:30 pm at the Same Location.

The UCA Awards Banquet will be held at the same location the following Thursday, November 17th at 6:30 pm. We will be awarding all UCA categories (except the cat 5s) from the 2011 season. If you are not sure about your placing, see this web site "standings" buttons. The Top 3 riders will receive a nice award that is similar to what we awarded last year! They are very nice. The winners—the UCA 2011 Champions—will receive beautiful jerseys from Blackbottoms. They are a unique design made especially to celebrate the UCA points championships. We are also awarding the #1 Team from the 2011 UCA season.

All who are receiving an award please come to this Banquet or have someone pick up your award for you.

The Awards Banquet will be jointly hosted by the Utah Crit Series Awards.

We are in the process of finalizing the dinner plans. It will probably be similar to last year, but we are trying to figure out pricing and the menu. Those details to follow.

UCA ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS BANQUET

rider rep — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:18:00 GMT

Good Morning:

Please put the following two dates on your calendar:

November 10, 2011 6:30 pm (site to be determined) – General UCA Meeting. Please submit agenda items and proposed bylaw amendments to my no later than November 3, 2011. I know that this is a little short notice, but I am sure that we can get it done.

November 17, 2011 6:30 pm (site to be determined) – Annual UCA and Crit Series Awards Banquet. (this date is subject to change based on Marek’s needs). This is always a great evening to celebrate individual and team accomplishments. The UCA heavily subsidizes the dinner so it shouldn’t be too expensive.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Ferg

MTB AND CROSS MEETING

rider rep — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:32:00 GMT

Hi All,

The UCA will he hosting a meeting to discuss issues pertaining to USA Cycling's affiliation to Cyclocross and Mountain Bike racing in Utah.

The directors of the UCA will explain current events that pertain to the off-road racing community in Utah, as well as listen to concerns from our Utah promoters, officials, and any other interested parties who want to attend.

The meeting will be held on Thursday, September 8th at 6:30 pm at Mountain Man Pizza, 3785 West 10400 South in South Jordan. UCA will buy the pizza!

Please plan to attend this meeting. If you are a promoter, official, racer or you have a concern or interest in the direction of off-road and Cyclocross racing in Utah you will want to be there.

Questions please call James Ferguson at 801-389-5706 or Jeff Clawson at 801-792-4382. See you there!

Grub Fest Cedar City Cancelled

inahurry — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 18:35:00 GMT

Unfortunately the Grub Fest has been cancelled.

If any promoter wants the date you can contact me directly @ inahurry@mikehanseen.com

Sundance Hill Climb Canceled

inahurry — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 23:17:00 GMT

Quick update.

Do to loss of sponsorship the Sundance Hill Climb has been canceled.

State Champ skin suits

rider rep — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:48:00 GMT

To those who won their category at the State TT here's a reminder to get your order in for your Utah State Champion skinsuits...

You should have received an order form with instructions on how to order. We are hoping to get the orders in soon so those who want them can get the finished garments to wear at the TTs!

If you have any questions please contact me at:

jeffclawson07@comcast.net

THANKS!
Jeff Clawson

Utah State TT

rider rep — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:02:00 GMT

Get ready for the 2011 Utah State Time Trial Championships, July 2, 2011 at Saltair.

Race starts at the international center on I-80 frontage road going west to Salt Air and back.

First rider of at 9am followed by the next rider every 30 seconds.

See the flyer at www.utahcritseries.com and click on the link at left for flyer.

High Uintas State Race

thage — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:21:00 GMT

The 23rd annual High Uintas State Race is this weekend, June 18-19 in Evanston. Please come out and support this great race!

As of Thursday morning, online registration entries are down as compared to last year. We hope that online registration will strengthen throughout the day and evening. Our benchmark for online and on-site registration is a minimum of about 350 competitors. This will help to ensure a successful race this year and allow us to plan for next year's race.

It appears there may have been a glitch with online fees for our Competitive and Recreational Citizen racers. The entry fee for Citizen racers is $65 which includes the one day license of $10. With the online service fee, the total cost to register online is about $71. If you paid more than this, we will credit your account or refund what you overpaid.

If you are hesitant about participating this year because Bald Mountain Pass is closed, please know that the road race course from Evanston to the snowline and back to Evanston or the Ranger Station will still be very challenging.

If you are hesitant about competing this weekend because of the possibility of cooler weather, please know that we will have "Rockin' Robin's Shuttle Fleet" positioned at various locations from North Slope Road to the snowline, ready to respond immediately if necessary. Your welfare is our number one priority.

The Evanston Cycling Club Board of Directors has WAIVED the additional $10 day of race fee on Saturday morning. There will NOT be a $10 day of race fee on Saturday morning.

This is a legendary snow year! This year's race will be legendary! Don't miss being part of the legend by registering online today, tomorrow evening or Saturday morning in Evanston.

Online registration closes on Friday, June 17th at 12:59 a.m. MDT. On-site registration in Evanston at the Wyoming State Hospital will be held on Friday evening, June 17th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and on Saturday morning, June 18th from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Utah State Crit Championships!

nekdahl1 — Wed, 04 May 2011 02:41:00 GMT

This Saturday is the Pioneer Park Downtown Crit/Utah State Crit Championships. This is a great race and there are always a lot of spectators to make it exciting. Online registration will be open ‘til Noon on Friday, so there is no excuse that you forgot to register on Thursday night. The weather looks like it will be 76 degrees and sunny. You can’t ask for a better forecast. Hope to see you all out there!

USU Cycling Classic

inahurry — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:06:00 GMT

The USU Cycling classic is coming up this weekend! This year, we're
hosting the Intermountain Collegiate Cycling Conference Championships,
but we wanted to make sure to invite as many non-collegiate riders as
possible to make things more competitive and fun. For those of you who
aren't doing East Canyon, it's a good chance to get in a 3-stage race
(crit, RR, and TTT) for only $50. The weekend weather looks good so
far (low 50s with a small chance of rain), so pack your arm warmers
and come to Logan for a great race.

For more info, visit our race site at http://usuclassic.blogspot.com/
or email me at ben.siler@gmail.com.

Thanks,
Ben

Please note this race is a NON UCA Points race

East Canyon Registration Extended

inahurry — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:28:00 GMT

East Canyon Registration has been extended until Tuesday the 19th 7PM.

Come into Millcreek Bicycles 3969 South Wasatch Blvd to register.

There will not be any day of registration .

UCA Club Dues

nekdahl1 — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:36:00 GMT

Good Morning!

Thanks to everyone that attended the Tax Day Circuit Race yesterday. The weather held off and we had a great day of racing. Thanks to ICE for putting on a great event.

We are a little behind this year getting clubs to sign up for the UCA. We need to get this done right away so we can get team names set up in the results. Email Nick Ekdahl at nick_ekdahl@hotmail.com to get a club form or you can pay online at sportsbaseonline. https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/events/index.xhtml?categoryId=43235 Please get this done as soon as possible.

We have another great weekend of racing planned this Saturday at East Canyon. You must sign up at Millcreek Bicycles. This is a new course and should be very competitive.

Ferg

East Canyon Road Race

inahurry — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 01:11:00 GMT

East Canyon Road Race has a new course starting in Henefer. This allows for more parking and eliminates the need to have a rider limit. Course description can be found at http://www.sports-am.com/events/index575.htm

Registration for East Canyon Road Race is open until April 16th.

You can register at Millcreek Bicycles 3969 South Wasatch Blvd.

When registering at Millcreek Bicycles you will recieve your bib number and chip. You will NOT need to check in day of. Bring cash or check payable to Sport-Am and your USAC license.Each person registering needs to be present to recieve a bib number and avoid day of check in.

If it is not possible to register at the shop you can print and complete the attached release form or go to http://www.usacycling.org/forms/rider_release.pdf . fill out the form completely and mail with check to Sports-am PO Box 526069 SLC, UT 84152-6069. You will need to check in day of with proof of a USAC license.

There will not be day of registration.

Utah High School Mountain Biking

rider rep — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:50:00 GMT

Help youth cycling grow in Utah by "liking" our page at facebook.com/utahhsmtbike!
Utah High School Mountain Biking is applying with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) to become a league for 2012. NICA is the governing body for high school cycling in the US. Partnered with The Positive Coaching Alliance, they provide education and certification of league coaches. They also provide skills clinics for the kids, governing/sanctioning of races, and the means and sponshorship to get our league up and running. This will be a great thing for Utah's kids! Cycling is fun and can provide life-long health and fitness, meet the needs of those kids not in mainstream sports, build self esteem and have a positive affect academically . Check out our facebook page or utahhsmtb.blogspot.com for more information. Want to help? Email loriharward@comcast.net or justhomas@hotmail.com

2011 New/Annual Officials Clinic

rider rep — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 14:52:00 GMT

Plan to attend the 2011 New/Annual Officials Clinic, February 19th at the Weber County Library, Pleasant Valley Branch in South Ogden. The address is 5568 Adams Avenue, South Ogden, Utah Phone (801) 337-2690

UCA clubs in good standing must have an official! Here is the clinic for them to attend...

The New Officials clinic will run from 10:00 am to 1:30 pm with lunch around noon. The Annual Officials meeting is at 2:00 pm.

Please contact Cindy Yorgason to RSVP. cyorgason@comcast.net

THIS IS A MUST ATTEND EVENT!

Tour of the Depot to be part of the 2011 Nature Valley Pro Ride

rider rep — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:07:00 GMT

The Tour of the Depot has been selected as one of six qualifiers for the Nature Valley Pro Ride. The Nature Valley Pro Ride selects the top amateur man and woman at each qualifier to become part of a pair of composite Nature Valley Cycling Teams for the 13th annual edition of the premier stage race on the 2011 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar. This year's Nature Valley Grand Prix is June 15-19 in East Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. Additional details on the unique opportunity can be found at NatureValleyProRide.com

The Tour of the Depot is a two-day 3-stage event taking place in and around Tooele, UT.
Stage 1 - Tour of the Depot Road Race - Saturday 9am
Stage 2 - Anaconda Road Time Trial - Saturday 4pm
Stage 3 - Pine Canyon Circuit Race - Sunday 9am

With rugged terrain, open roads and fierce competition, it's the premier spring Stage Race of the Mountain West.

Complete Race information can be found at TourOfTheDepot.com. Registration for the event is now open at Sportsbaseonline. Get registered before March 15th and save a few bucks.

UCA Meeting Tomorrow!

rider rep — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:07:00 GMT

The UCA General Meeting will be held Thursday at 6:30 pm at the Hampton Inn and Suites, 307 N Admiral Byrd Way. Go west on I-80 past the airport and take the second exit into the International Center. There are signs on the exit that will guide you to the Hotel. Attached is the Agenda. We have no formal bylaw amendments, but that doesn’t mean that we are restricted in our conversations. Untimely items can be brought up with at ¾ majority and can be passed by 2/3 majority. We need input on the budget. Also, there are four individuals running for three directors positions: Jeff Clawson, Mike Hanseen, Dave Harward and Cameron Hoffman. We need all club presidents there. We invite all to come and give their opinion, but only club presidents hold voting privileges. Thanks, Ferg

UCA Directors Nominations

rider rep — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:33:00 GMT

Good Morning:

This year three UCA Director positions are up for election. We are soliciting nominations for these positions. Nominations must be received no later than November 26, 2010. Nominations should be sent to the Utah Cycling Association 8118 Deer Run Way, Ogden, UT 84405.

Nominees must be in good standing with USA Cycling and have an annual license. They must be nominated by a club in good standing with the UCA.

Once an individual is nominated, they must accept the nomination before the annual meeting on December 2, 2010. Elections will be held at the annual meeting.

An individual does not need to be a member of any particular club to be nominated and a club can nominate someone that is not a member of their club. Clubs should simply send a letter to the UCA stating that their wish to nominate an individual.

The three directors who are up for reelection are: Cameron Hoffman, Mike Hanseen and Jeff Clawson. The board will make duty assignments after the general meeting. In other words, individuals that run for office are not running for any particular assignment or duty performed by the directors. Those assignments are determined after the elections based on the abilities of those that are elected.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

James Ferguson
Executive Director
Utah Cycling Association

Bylaw Amendments

rider rep — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:32:00 GMT

We are soliciting proposed bylaw changes to the Utah Cycling Association Governing Rules. You can find a copy of the current bylaws on our website. http://utahcycling.com/files/folders/2010/entry6074.aspx

Proposed amendments must be submitted by a club in good standing with the UCA and USAC. Proposed bylaw amendments must be received by November 26, 2010. Please submit all proposals to: UCA 8118 Deer Run Way, Ogden, UT 84405.

All proposed amendments will be discussed at our annual meeting to be held on December 2, 2010. In order for a proposed bylaw amendment to be adopted it must be approved by 2/3 of the clubs in good standing present at the meeting.

We will open an area on the website for discussion of any proposals. We look forward to some healthy debate. This is you opportunity to change all of those things that you wanted to during the season, but I kept saying we couldn’t because it is part of the bylaws.

Thanks,

James Ferguson
Executive Director
Utah Cycling Association

GUEST SPEAKER - UCA AWARDS BANQUET

rider rep — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:50:00 GMT

Dear UCA Members, We are pleased to announce a special guest speaker for the upcoming UCA Awards Banquet. Park City native and former pro cyclist Marty Jemison has graciously agreed to be our guest speaker for the evening! For those who do not know, Marty was a professional cyclist in Europe for seven years, six of those with the U.S. Postal team. Among his many accomplishments are a U.S. Pro Championship, won in 1999, and finishing 2 Tours de France in 1997 and 1998. Marty was one of the original founders of the local MiDuole team and cut his teeth racing in Utah before turning professional. Please join us for a great evening with Marty, as well as celebrating a great season of Utah road racing. Thursday, November 11th at the Airport Hampton Inn, 307 North Admiral Byrd Road, 7:00 pm. Dinner will be an Italian Buffet. Cost - $20.00 per person, (subsidized by the UCA). There will be a cash bar. You can order your meal online at: https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/events/index.xhtml?categoryId=36821 See you there! UCA Board

AWARDS BANQUET

rider rep — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:25:00 GMT

Here is the link to order your meal... please help us by pre-registering so we can order the food.

https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/events/index.xhtml?categoryId=36821

UCA Awards Banquet November 11th

rider rep — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:50:00 GMT

The annual UCA awards banquet will be held Thursday, November 11th at the Airport Hampton Inn, 307 North Admiral Byrd Road. It will begin at 7:00 pm. The dinner will be an Italian Buffet. The cost will be $20.00 per person, (subsidized by the UCA). There will be a cash bar.

Please plan to attend, we will be awarding the top 3 riders in each UCA category with some great new prizes, as well as the top UCA series team for 2010. Come out and support your teammates as they receive the rewards for a great season of Utah road racing.

Double M Race Canceled!

rider rep — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:53:00 GMT

Sorry to report the Double M race has been canceled.

Double M Bike Race

rider rep — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:11:00 GMT

This Saturday please come up and enjoy some great country roads at the Double M Bike Race.

http://www.mycyclingsource.com/double-m-bike-race.html

This is a non-points UCA event (USAC upgrade points are available). The course is rolling terrain on the roads that many in the Ogden area use on a daily basis.

This very well could turn into a UCA points event for 2011.