Cortlan Brown – Director
Business Manager, USA Cycling Liaison, Upgrades, Results & Rankings
cortlan.brown@utahcycling.com
Short introduction about yourself:
Dad, Cyclist, Skier, & lover of the outdoors. Hanging out with friends and family & good conversation and laughs are the best.
Why you ride/how long you have been riding:
I started riding the road somewhat seriously in 2006. My dad bought me a bike and told me I better use it. A close friend let me sit in his draft for the rest of the year as we prepped for LOTOJA. That was my first race and I was hooked. Since then I have been lucky enough to race professionally all over the US, Canada and a small stint in Europe. I’ve had the privilege of being a coach with Plan7 and worked with a variety of athletes here in Utah. If I had to sum up why I ride it would just be that I love all of it. The good days, the bad, hours to just think, the views, the friendships, the hot, the cold, the pain, failing just just to learn how to do it better next time, pushing yourself metally and physically, city limit sprints, competition, mind games, fall leaves and I should mention I met my wife on a bike ride so it’s pretty important. I could go on but you get it.
Team you’re a part of:
Hangar 15 Bicycles @hangar15racingteam
Why you’re on the board/why you want to help the Utah Cycling Community:
I’m on the board because Rob @rob_m_smallman nominated me and the Utah cycling community has been good to me. Cycling has taken me all over the world and some of my closest friends in the world are from cycling. I’m happy at the chance to try and help make cycling in Utah better, and I always jump at the opportunity to introduce new people to the sport.
Cameron Scott – Director
Public Affairs, Social Media, Website (including website calendar)
cameron.scott@utahcycling.com
Short introduction about yourself:
I am the husband of an incredible athlete and stupendous woman, father of five classy boys, and owner of more Scott bikes than anyone else I know.
Why you ride/how long you have been riding:
My wife didn’t want me to get fat…so she forced me to ride a bike with her. At the time, we lived in Southern California where the cycling is absolutely terrible. Nobody should be forced to ride a bike along miles and miles of sunsets and coastlines. It’s truly the worst…
I began riding on a $250 Schwinn MTB. After about 4 years of short, once-in-a-while rides I finally started becoming consistent and serious about my passion. It didn’t take long to realize how much fun it was, and soon thereafter I bought my first road bike. My wife, Natasha, also got her first road bike not too long afterwards and we have been riding together ever since. I am fortunate to be part of the Salt to Saint Relay and Kokopelli Relay management teams, and those events, along with the awesome friends and an amazing wife, keep me going. I’ve been riding seriously for almost 10 years now. I also love camping, hiking, swimming, and doing anything outside.
Team you’re a part of:
I am racing with Zone Five Racing for the 6th year in a row in 2022.
Why you’re on the board/why you want to help the Utah Cycling Community:
My number one objective is to encourage cycling in Utah and to serve my friends. I have been the benefactor of so many amazing memories and events, thanks to incredible people in and outside of our community. We have limitless opportunities for riding, and I want to help make and keep those opportunities safe and enjoyable while extending them to as many as possible.
At the end of the day, there’s little that I enjoy more than rolling up my sleeves and working with awesome people to promote something we all love!
Marek Shon – Director
Officials Coordinator, Promoter Liaison, Rider Development, Event Calendar
marek.shon@utahcycling.com
Short introduction about yourself:
I run the Utah Crit Series, play a mean rain stick, proud father of 3 amazing girls, and married to Brighton High Schools best Chemistry Teacher Nicole Shon! Oh and I sell insurance; so I don’t have any friends.
Why you ride/how long you have been riding:
As a kid I rode for the freedom! Now I ride for the discipline. I got my first bike at 5 and did my first BMX race at 6, so 45 plus years in the saddle.
Team you’re a part of:
Zone 5, Plan 7, Hanger 15
Anyone that would take me.
Why you’re on the board/why you want to help the Utah Cycling Community:
It is my turn to pay it forward for the next group of riders. Just like all the people did for me when I was coming up.
Eleise Hinton Lowe – Director
Women’s Liaison
eleise.lowe@utahcycling.com
Short introduction about yourself:
I’m a civil engineer, podcaster, and cyclist!
Why you ride/how long you have been riding:
I started riding in 2015 when I joined my college’s triathlon club. Even though my background was in running and swimming, I found cycling was my true love and have been focusing solely on bikes ever since 2017! I love the freedom and speed that I feel when I’m on a bike, plus I can train as hard as I want without getting injured!
Team you’re a part of:
Zone 5 Racing
Why you’re on the board/why you want to help the Utah Cycling Community:
I joined the UCA board because I had a lot of ideas for how to bring more women into the Utah cycling scene and how to make the community stronger for those of us already part of the community! I wanted to be sure the women have a voice from one of their own on the UCA board and provide valuable feedback to race promoters on what the women in the community want in the races! I also love to help women find a club to be a part of!
Jackson Rayl – Director
Race Safety Specialist
jackson.rayl@utahcycling.com
Short introduction about yourself:
I’m a husband, soon to be father, cyclist and mechanic. Favorite color is red.
Why you ride/how long you have been riding:
I used to be a runner before I realized nobody was chasing me so I started to ride. I began riding due to a running injury and haven’t looked back. I love to ride because of the people. I don’t like riding alone. If I had a choice, every ride I did would be with someone. I started Ascent Cycling so people would have a place where they could work hard and have fun with friends. Plus I like red and wanted red kits.
Team you’re a part of:
Ascent Cycling
Why you’re on the board/why you want to help the Utah Cycling Community:
Cortlan nominated me to join the board. My goal with the board is the same as it always has been and that’s to help everyone feel welcome and find a place within our community. To help foster growth and development of new riders. And to help make Utah the best darn state to ride!
Marty Slack – Treasurer
Treasurer, Website
marty.slack@utahcycling.com
Short introduction about yourself:
I am a retired Firefighter/Paramedic/Fire Chief. I’m lucky to have an amazing wife who puts up with just about anything I throw at her. I have seven children and six grandkids. I don’t like long walks on the beach.
Why you ride/how long you have been riding:
I did some racing when I was in college but then took a break for several years to focus on my family and career. I started again about fifteen years ago and now can’t imagine life without bikes!
Team you’re a part of:
PLAN7 @plan7endurancecoaching
Why you’re on the board/why you want to help the Utah Cycling Community:
I originally ran for the UCA Board after I retired, feeling it was time to give back to the community that I love.