Chile Pepper News

2011 Ho Down Downhill

Place Bib Last Name First Name Class City State Time
1 99 Mears Kyle Pro Men Moab UT 05:38.3
2 24 Cowern TJ Pro Men Moab UT 05:48.4
3 17 Neer Shawn Pro Men Boulder CO 05:59.1
4 16 Johnston Matt Pro Men SLC UT 05:59.4
5 32 Maimon Pete Pro Men Wheat Ridge CO 06:06.0
6 113 Ortiz Paz Pro Men Cottonwood Heights UT 06:10.3
7 2 Knight Darcy Pro Men Moab UT 06:11.0
8 39 Goss Dan Pro Men Telluride CO 06:20.3
9 31 McLeod Steve Pro Men Milwaukie OR 07:52.4

1 10 Palmer Wendy Pro Women Moab UT 06:33.8
2 69 Roberts Beth Pro Women Moab UT 07:21.9
3 9 Lily Ashley Pro Women Moab UT 07:41.8
4 14 Dern Christine Pro Women SLC UT 08:00.8

1 12 Pastir Bradley Expert Men SLC UT 06:24.0
2 11 Palmer Tyler Expert Men Moab UT 06:25.9
3 15 Skinner Craig Expert Men Sandy UT 06:30.2
4 86 Jacobsen Chris Expert Men Moab UT 06:40.5
5 138 McGovern Shawnee Expert Men Boulder CO 06:46.8
6 8 Baughman Kris Expert Men SLC UT 06:49.4
7 1 Laurio Josh Expert Men Moab UT 06:56.4
8 37 Lawson Christopher Expert Men Moab UT 07:07.7
35 Rhea Josh Expert Men SLC UT DNS
44 Madsen Dave Expert Men DNS

1 94 Maggiora Robert Sport Men Mill Valley CA 06:51.1
2 67 Fox Sam Sport Men SLC UT 07:13.1
3 40 Triantifillou George Sport Men SLC UT 07:29.5
4 3 Agee Guy Sport Men Moab UT 07:42.0
93 Hodson Alexander Sport Men Greenbrae CA DNS
36 Ottley Eric Sport Men SLC UT DNS

1 55 Carter Galen Junior Men SLC UT 06:38.5
2 22 Walker Logan Junior Men Taylorsville UT 06:41.5
3 23 Bagley Preston Junior Men Moab UT 06:44.1
4 43 Triantifillou Demetri Junior Men SLC UT 06:57.8
5 100 Hart Tanner Junior Men Sandy UT 06:59.8
6 60 Dixon Jim Junior Men Amersham Bucks. 07:17.0
7 27 Reynolds Graham Junior Men Park City UT 07:23.7
8 13 Frackowiak Sam Junior Men Steamboat CO 07:50.2
9 4 Reynolds Ethan Junior Men Park City UT 07:54.4

2011 Ho Down Super D Final Results Moab, Utah

Place Bib Last Name First Name Class City State Time

1 33 West Mike Pro Men Boulder CO 18:58.9 NEW COURSE RECORD!
2 45 Diaz Anthony Pro Men Durango CO 19:21.0
3 46 Snyder Adam Pro Men Westminster MA 19:49.2
4 99 Mears Kyle Pro Men Moab UT 19:54.0
5 24 Cowern TJ Pro Men Moab UT 20:03.1
6 38 Thompson Joey Pro Men Durango CO 20:05.4
7 29 Whiteford Andrew Pro Men Jackson WY 20:12.2
8 32 Maimon Pete Pro Men Wheat Ridge CO 21:21.8
9 20 Duval Josh Pro Men Grand Junction CO 21:22.4
10 16 Johnston Matt Pro Men SLC UT 21:32.8
11 17 Neer Shawn Pro Men Boulder CO 22:25.8
12 113 Ortiz Paz Pro Men Cottonwood Heights UT 22:34.7
13 2 Knight Darcy Pro Men Moab UT 45:36.2

1 41 Slater Josh Expert Men Mammoth Lakes CA 20:26.8
2 12 Pastir Bradley Expert Men SLC UT 21:42.8
3 138 McGovern Shawnee Expert Men Boulder CO 22:10.2
4 35 Rhea Josh Expert Men SLC UT 23:34.7
5 15 Skinner Craig Expert Men Sandy UT 23:56.0
6 86 Jacobsen Chris Expert Men Moab UT 25:43.5
7 42 Simms John Expert Men Victor ID 26:12.4
8 19 Hutton Dave Expert Men Seattle WA 33:04.3
54 Anderson Peter Expert Men Durango CO DNF
8 Baughman Kris Expert Men SLC UT DNS

1 25 Woodbury Jenna Pro Women Moab UT 24:38.0
2 5 Morlock Nancy Pro Women Moab UT 25:16.7
3 14 Dern Christine Pro Women SLC UT 27:09.6

1 47 Volpe Heidi Expert Women Los Angeles, CA 28:21.3
2 26 Gauthier Courtney Expert Women Jackson WY 28:23.5

1 7 Hall Steve Sport Men Draper UT 23:16.8
2 34 Lay Keith Sport Men Grand Junction CO 23:40.2
3 67 Fox Sam Sport Men SLC UT 23:44.4
4 30 Wen Fabio Sport Men Durango CO 24:21.2
5 82 Zach Glover Sport Men Moab UT 25:36.6
6 21 Drass Ted Sport Men N. Salt Lake UT 26:16.6
7 28 Reimann Jorn Sport Men Telluride CO 28:10.5
8 18 Hempsall Cath Sport Women York UK 35:31.6
9 68 Hempsall Peter Sport Men York UK 49:43.0
10 6 Newboe Erik Sport Men Chicago IL 59:05.7

Don’t miss this mountain bike race series happening 5/21/11 in beautiful Moab, Utah!

Lemans start hill climb race on Amasaback Trail followed by a chainless downhill race from finish of hill climb back down to the creek! Hill climb will start at 8 am for men’s class and 8:08 am for women’s class. The chainless downhill will begin as a mass start at 9:15 am from top of Amasaback trail. $8 entry fee for one race or $12 for both races. (we recommend you do both!!!)

Make 2011 the year to take your riding to the next level. A mountain bike camp in Moab has something to offer riders of all ability levels – Are you a beginner just getting comfortable on your bike? An intermediate rider that wants to start riding more obstacles? An advanced rider that wants to re-visit the details to experience more grace in your riding? Riders of all levels are invited to join Moab Mountain Bike Instruction for a weekend mountain bike camp in Moab, Utah. The next camp this season with availability is the weekend of April 30th & May 1st.

Participants will spend the weekend practicing skills on man made obstacles and Moab’s magnificent albeit challenging trails. A 6 to 1 Participant to Coach ratio insures you get the attention you deserve. Lunch is provided on both Saturday & Sunday. High Quality Demo Bikes are available to rent from Chile Pepper Bike Shop.

Contact Moab Mountain Bike Instruction to Pre-Register @ 435.260.9554 or www.moabmountainbikeinstruction.com.

Thanks to everyone for joining us for another fabulous weekend of riding, racing, and funning! Here are the race results as promised congrats to everyone that raced!

Downhill Results!
Place Class Bib Last Name First Name City State Time
1 sport men 9 Weston Walker Taylorsville UT 05:39.8
2 sport men 29 Dan Finn Sandy UT 05:47.8
3 sport men 21 Sean Smith Westminster CO 06:03.3
4 sport men 12 Colin Eichinger SLC UT 06:06.3
5 sport men 46 Dominic Patano Coeur D’alene ID 06:06.7
6 sport men 10 Logan Walker Taylorsville UT 06:07.8
7 sport men 15 Sam Fox SLC UT 06:11.4
8 sport men 17 Collin Zimmerman Morrison CO 06:11.8
9 sport men 16 Brian Rupert Littleton CO 06:18.3

1 sport women 8 Courtney Gauthier Jackson WY 06:38.0

1 pro men 1 Kyle Mears Moab UT 04:51.8
2 pro men 27 Anthony Diaz Durango CO 04:55.7
3 pro men 30 TJ Cowern Moab UT 05:05.9
4 pro men 26 Peter Knepper Grand Jct. CO 05:18.6
5 pro men 19 Paz Ortiz Cottonwood Heights UT 05:25.2
6 pro men 45 Aaron Braggs Moab UT 05:28.9
7 pro men 7 Andrew Whiteford Jackson WY 05:31.5
8 pro men 22 Scott Johnson Henderson NV 05:32.6
9 pro men 25 Noah Sears Fruita CO 05:39.7

1 pro women 20 Amber Price Westminster CO 06:51.6
2 pro women 31 Ashley Lilly Moab UT 07:00.9

1 expert men 24 Todd Cramblett Moab UT 05:33.6
2 expert men 11 Craig Skinner Sandy UT 05:36.8
3 expert men 18 Dave Fassnacht Driggs ID 05:44.6
4 expert men 36 Gary Biscoff Durango CO 05:54.7

SUPER D RESULTS!
Class Place Bib Last Name First Name City State Time
sport men 1 39 James Harrison Truckee CA 22:46.3
sport men 2 14 Steve Hall Draper UT 24:15.1
sport men 3 33 Fabio Winn Durango CO 24:32.4
sport men 4 15 Sam Fox SLC UT 25:07.5
sport men 5 38 Wendell Stam Jackson WY 26:06.3
sport men 6 28 Josh Peterson SLC UT 26:07.4
sport men 7 32 Braden Wilson Steamboat CO 27:58.3
sport men 8 5 Paul Yang Moab UT 41:06.7

sport women 1 8 Courtney Gauthier Jackson WY 28:35.2

pro men 1 1 Kyle Mears Moab UT 19:02.3
pro men 2 27 Anthony Diaz Durango CO 19:38.6
pro men 3 7 Andrew Whiteford Jackson WY 20:18.3
pro men 4 22 Scott Johnson Henderson NV 20:25.1
pro men 5 23 Mike Holme Moab UT 21:03.6
pro men 6 44 Chewi Aiken Sedona AZ 21:05.1
pro men 7 19 Paz OrtizCottonwood Heights UT 21:23.3
pro men 8 3 Scott Fitzgerald Victor ID 23:45.2
pro men 9 42 Adam Snyder Westminster CO 29:51.1

pro women 1 40 Heidi Rentz Moab UT 25:45.2

expert men 1 37 John Hurley Reno NV 20:38.1
expert men 2 13 Kris Baughman SLC UT 21:20.0
expert men 3 2 Ian Crosett SLC UT 21:57.6
expert men 4 34 Josh Rhea SLC UT 23:28.6
expert men 5 41 Travis Farhney Avon CO 23:32.1
expert men 6 18 Dave Fassnacht Driggs ID 23:38.9
expert men 7 11 Craig Skinner Sandy UT 23:40.1
expert men 8 43 Jim Moser Napa CA 23:57.4
expert men 9 4 Kevin Joell Reno NV 31:13.2
expert men 10 6 Andrew Korpi Sandy UT 36:48.9
35 Graham Cocksedge Powell River, Canada BC DNF

Demo Bike for sale

As the season winds down we have some great deals on demo bikes. From our spring and summer rental fleets we have a handful of bikes left at great prices.

Available now:
2010 Giant Faith ( $2499 )- Size medium, Brand new rims just built never ridden. Brand new tires. See the link below for specs Geometry and description.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/model/faith.0/4026/37079/

2010 Marin Quake ( $2499 )- Size medium, Brand new seat and pedals. See the link below for specs Geometry and description.

http://www.marinbikes.com/2010/bike_specs.php?serialnum=745

2010 Marin Mount Vision 5.7 ( $1499 )- Brand new tires and saddle. See the link below for specs Geometry and description.

http://www.marinbikes.com/2010/bike_specs.php?serialnum=490

From our fall fleet we will have several other bike models available. They will be available to purchase starting in November. Please see our website under rentals for pictures or visit the companies websites below.

2010 Giant Trance X2 ($1799)- Sizes Small, Medium, Large and extra-large.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/model/trance.x2/3897/37061/

2010 Giant Reign 1 ($1799)- Sizes extra-small, small, medium, large, and extra large

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-US/bikes/model/reign.1/3899/37072/

2010 Norco Fluid SE ($2699)-sizes small, medium, large. XTR build!!

http://www.norco.com/archives/2010/?id=fluid-se

MAGNIFICENT 7 TRAIL SYSTEM
PROPOSAL TO THE BLM BY TRAIL MIX
YOU CAN HELP!!!

WRITE A LETTER OR SEND AN EMAIL TO THE BLM SUGGESTING THE ISSUES AND WHY THIS TRAIL IS AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF NON-MOTORIZED RECREATION.

USE YOUR OWN WORDS AND IDEAS, BUT HERE ARE SOME SAMPLES:

*FUN…ENJOYABLE…BEAUTIFUL….SCENIC….EPIC RIDE OR LONG RIDE,
CHALLENGING …CLEAN AIR NON MOTORIZED RECREATION.

*PROVIDES MORE SINGLETRACK TRAILS IN GRAND COUNTY/THE MOAB AREA.
*THE TRAILS WILL PROVIDE MORE ADVANCED-INTRMEDIATE SINGLETRACK.
*THE TRAILS WILL BE GOOD FOR THE GRAND COUNTY ECONOMY.
*THE TRAIL SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE MORE BUSINESS FOR SHUTTLE OPERATORS.
*THE TRAIL SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE MORE BUSINESS FOR TOUR OPERATORS AND GUIDES.

*THE NEW PROPOSED MAG 7 – BULL RUN TRAIL-HEAD AND ENTRY THAT IS DIRECTLY OFF OF THE GEMINI BRIDGES ROAD, RESOLVES THE CONFLICT OF CYCLISTS AND BIG HORN SHEEP IN THE UPPER BULL CANYON AREA OF THE ORIGINAL GREEN DOT TRAIL. THE NEW ROUTE IS STILL ALONG A VERY BEAUTIFUL CANYON AND EVENTUALLY REJOINS THE BULL CANYON RIM BEYOND THE SHEEP MIGRATION ZONE.

*THE PROPOSED MAGNIFICENT SEVEN TRAIL SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE A SECOND “EPIC RIDE” THAT WILL GIVE CYCLISTS A CHOICE BETWEEN THE WHOLE ENCHILADA AND THE MAG 7 TRAIL SYSTEMS, THEREFORE DISPERSING RIDERS ONTO TWO TRAILS.

*THE MAG 7 SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE MORE SINGLETRACK OFF OF THE POPULAR 4X4 ROADS LIKE GEMINI BRIDGES ROAD AND GOLD BAR RIM 4X4, THEREFORE, EASING CONFLICTS BETWEEN MOTORIZED AND NON MOTORIZED USERS.

*SEVERAL OF THE TRAILS MAY BE RIDDEN IN A VARIETY OF COMBINATIONS THAT COULD RETURN TO THE GEMINI BRIDGES ROAD, THEREBY PROVIDING OPTIONS BESIDES DOING THE WHOLE MAG 7 RIDE FROM HWY 313 ALL THE WAY TO THE POTASH ROAD, HWY 279. EXAMPLES WOULD BE COMBINING THE ARTH’S CORNER WITH THE LITTLE CANYON CUTOFF.

*THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN TRAIL SYSTEM INCLUDES PORTIONS OF THE TRAIL FORMERLY KNOWN AS LOWER BLUE DOT OR GOLD BAR SINGLETRACK THAT BRINGS THE RIDER ALMOST TO THE GOLD BAR RIM. THIS TRAIL SEGMENT HAS BEEN RIDDEN FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS. IN THOSE YEARS THE BIG HORN SHEEP HAVE NICELY CO-EXISTED WITH CYCLISTS, THEREFORE THIS IS REALLY NOT A NEW TRAIL. THE TRAIL WAS NOT DESIGNATED IN THE 2008 BLM RMP (RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN). THE MAG 7 – GOLD BAR SINGLETRACK TRAIL SEGMENT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN ITS ENTIRETY TO THE RIM. PLEASE DO NOT OMIT THE TRAIL SEGMENT THAT LEADS TO THE RIM.

SEND LETTERS TO:
BLM Moab Field Office – Attention Katie Stevens
82 E. Dogwood Ave. Moab, Ut. 84532

EMAIL KATIE STEVENS: katie_stevens@blm.gov

THE MAG 7 SYSTEM PROPOSAL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE UPPER BLUE DOT RIM TRAIL IN THIS PROPOSAL. ONCE THE GOLD BAR SINGLE TRACK TRAIL REACHES THE GOLD BAR RIM, THE ROUTE WILL CONTINUE TO FOLLOW THE GOLDEN SPIKE 4X4 ROAD TOWARDS POISON SPIDER OR THE PORTAL, EXITING ON THE POTASH ROAD, HWY 279. Trail Mix would like to propose an alternate single track route to the illegal Blue Dot Rim Trail that would be close to the rim, but acceptable to the BLM, wildlife, bikers, hikers and environmentalists. If you have ideas please contact someone at Trail Mix. Sandy Freethey, Scott Escott, Jeff Van Horn or others.

Last weekend was the 24 Hours of Moab race located at Behind the Rocks south of Moab. Once again our staff had a great time supporting the event and the racers. The mechanics had a busy 24 hours of work, seeing everything from simple cable and housing replacements to broken chains and brake bleeds. At one point late in the night we even had a racer who lost all of his rear rotor bolts in mile #3. He finished the lap with a true floating brake system as his rotor spun free, no longer attached to the wheel.

We also launched our partnership with Go Pro cameras. A representative from Go Pro was present at our tent with cameras and accessories for sale. He had a TV to check out some amazing footage shot with the camera. The quality of video from such a small device is incredible. We will be selling Go Pro cameras at the shop in Moab, so stop by to check them out. Video footage is the best way to relive your epic Moab bike rides.

Speaking of epic Moab rides, the weather has been perfect for riding, allowing riders to start high up into the mountains and finish at the desert floor. October is the rare time in Moab when you can ride so many of our trails on the same trip to town. Everything from the Whole Enchilada, to Moonlight Meadows, to Amasa Back and Slickrock. So, if you don’t want to give up riding in shorts and short sleeve shirts, come to Moab and swing by our shop to get the low-down on trails to ride and to say hello.

For the 24 Hours of Moab race, the Chile Pepper will be taking our act on the road and setting up a remote location out at Behind the Rocks south of Moab. We will be staffing our 24 Hours of Moab race location with 2 mechanics around the clock this weekend. We will be stocking the tent site with all sorts of race day necessities. Everything from energy food and warm clothes to parts for repairing and upgrading your ride will be available. Our shop in town (702 S Main St.) will still have a full staff of mechanics during business hours 8-6 throughout the weekend.

The last few years at the race have been loads of fun for our staff. A chance to get out of the shop and work a race scene with an exciting feel. The 24 Hours of Moab is like no other race, as the desert can do a number on bikes and athletes. We provide quick turnaround service on repairs, stock a trailer full of parts at the site, and have the resources to bring parts from town when we switch out staff.

So if you need any parts or service done on your ride, swing by our tent. Or, if you just want to relax after or before laps, we enjoy meeting the racers and hanging out, especially through the late night hours. See you at the race.

Outerbike is in full swing. The companies have set up a small city at the Moab Brands trails. Shuttles are running daily from there to various other trail heads allowing consumers to test out the newest bikes on some of Moab’s best trails.

Norco Bikes and Marin are both present at Outerbike with some of their 2011 bikes. We will have bikes from both companies in our spring rental fleet.

Here at the Chile Pepper we will be bringing in for spring rental the Marin Mount Vision XM7 which is available to test at Outerbike. I took the XM8 for a spin yesterday and had a blast. Quick and agile complete with Shimano’s new 3X10 gearing and 140mm of travel.

From Norco next spring we will be renting the much anticipated Norco Range 1 and full suspension Shinobi 29er. The Range is a perfect Moab bike with 160 mm of travel front and rear and a 66.5 degree head tube angle. The new 142mm rear hub and thru axle design make this bike very stiff and stable, not only a rental for Moab but soon to be local Moab riders go to bike.

The Shinobi will be our first full suspension 29er for rent. With 140mm of travel in front and 120mm in back. We have heard the request for full suspension 29ers from people coming to town and in the spring you will be able to rent this ripper and get your big wheel fix.

So as October begins here in Moab start making your plans to visit. This next month will be the best time to come ride. The mountains are still open for shuttling and the temperatures are down to the low 90’s in the valley. It is that rare time of year when you can enjoy riding at 11,000 feet without snow and down at 4,000 feet without extreme heat. Pack up your camping gear and head our way. Stop in the shop for ride recommendations, shuttle options, or just to say hello.