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May 2007

A MONDAY RACE IS A GOOD THING
The Intermountain Cup mountain bike race in Draper on Memorial Day ran right through town, yet it was as challenging as any race in the mountains. Sager is still the leader. Details and results...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: FOOD STAMP CHALLENGE? TRY THE BIKE COMMUTE CHALLENGE!
Once again, I am without a car (With a new transmission last August, a new engine and starter last month; I've paid nearly as much in repairs as I did for the dang car!). Once again, my transportation is a trusty mountain bike...

ADVENTURE SPORTS BY WINA STURGEON 5/28
RAFFERTY "VACATIONING" IN IRAN? Nathan Rafferty, well-known head honcho of Ski Utah, is currently wandering around Iran with his brother, checking out the sights...

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR--LAUNCHED!
You'll notice a different look to this week's ADVENTURE SPORTS WEEKLY.COM . That's because we are no longer in beta mode. We have finally launched!...

WRITERS WANTED!
Are you involved in a sport, either as a competitor, spectator or volunteer? Have you ever wanted to be a sports writer and see your byline in print? Now is your chance! ...

DASH, BASH AND CRASH---IT'S THE DERBY GIRLS!
It was the two missionaries gawking at the girls in fishnet stockings, girls who were checking and shoving and knocking each other down; which showed that the sport of roller derby appeals to a really wide range of fans....

PIMP YOUR BIKE!
Whether you ride mountain or road, you want your bike to move with as little effort from you as possible. Here are the secrets, from a tech who has worked for champions from Dave Zabriskie to Bob Roll, and even been an announcer for the Tour de France....

INTERMOUNTAIN CUP RESULTS: SOLDIER HOLLOW, May 19
It was up and down, round and round, but the Soldier Hollow event showed that Utah riders are putting the pressure on outsiders who hope to come away with some swag. Here are the results....

ADVENTURE SPORTS BY WINA STURGEON 5/14
Second annual "Be A Tourist" gives you 2-4-1 coupons to local adventures...Muffy Davis Golf Tournament is a good cause...U. S. ski team leaves for Mammoth...In-between season happenings at two resorts ...

BODE'S DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL
The headlines seem bad news for ski racer Bode Miller. But behind it all is an integrity that permits no compromise....

THE BOSTROM BROTHERS: Rock Stars of the Track
They're millionaires, movie-star handsome, and they dominate their sport. But you probably never heard of them!...

ADVENTURE SPORTS BY WINA STURGEON 5/7
A 2002 Olympic official returns, will be at a local ski area... Tootsie Pop athletes on a wrapper near you... Local adventure star featured in big ad...Action at the Gallivan Center May 19...

RACING 2 SAVE LIVES GIVES $70,000
Anyone can bring their motorcycle to Larry Miller's race track, go as fast as they dare, and even get coaching from the top ranked champion riders in the world. The best part: it's all for charity. ...

INTERMOUNTAIN CUP RESULTS 5/5
Results from the 13th Annual Showdown at 5-Mile Pass on May 5, 2007. More racers than ever at the Lehi race, 3rd of 12 in the series ...

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