The Wasatch Mountains of Salt Lake City provide an incredible playground for cyclists, runners, skiers, hikers etc. We love coming here for Outdoor Retailer and usually try to "play" for at least one day or so in the mountains when the work is done. Over the years, usually with my best friend, Syl, who happens to also be my sister, we have done some epic rides and runs through the mountains here. I believe it was one of these rides that my elite level runner/cyclist sister turned to me quoting one of her favorite songs (Sarah Mclachlan) said "hold on to yourself, this is going to hurt like hell" - yup, it did but its always a good hurt.
Good memories in SLC so always nice to be back.
This time I did not "play". BUT, I visited a few shops that sell things that we like to play with. One of the top 100 bike shops in the US is in SLC. Contender Bicycles is one of the most beautiful shops I have seen in my travels; actually, it feels more like a museum. with all its top of the line bikes that look like pieces or art the way they are merchandised. Contender is a great supporter of DeFeet products and always have a great display of our product. They are located at 900S/900E in a very funky little neighbourhood with a great cafe just across the street.
A brief stop at the Salt Lake Running Company on Foothill Drive was great. I met Joel, the manager and Mark who both said they would like to especially test our trail running product. I should have known - with all the great canyons around SLC, it is a trail running heaven.
Syl, remember the Wasatch Wobble?? DeFeet used to sponsor the OR Run and one year some runners decided it would be be fun to try bare-naked running at the event.......a wee bit awkward especially in the parking lot refreshment line.
Anyhow, back on the Yellow Road headed South and East to CO. Wanted to get to Keystone, but didn't make it beyond Grand Junction.
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