The Mi Duole Cycling Team was established in 1984 and is one of the longest established road cycling clubs in Utah. Team members are mainly rooted on the east bench of Salt Lake City, and most team rides take place in one of the four canyons connected to the valley: Emigration Canyon, Mill Creek Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon.

The team name is “Mi Duole”, which translates from Italian to mean “I ache” or “I’m suffering.” The name has molded the team’s culture over the years as it takes pride in epic training rides consisting of most or all the major climbs around the Salt Lake Valley.

The purposes of the Mi Duole Cycling are to provide a consistent group of skilled riding partners and camaraderie for long weekend rides and mid-week training; to provide opportunities to race and / or participate in organized rides as a team; to share wisdom and experience to riders of all abilities; and to train and push each rider to become better while having fun.

LOTOJA continues to be a huge part of what makes Mi Duole who we are. Many founding members of the team have participated in 20+ LOTOJA events. In 2022 the team had over 50 members race the event with many placing in the top 10 of their categories.

Mi Duole conducts regular weekly training rides throughout the week. Details about our weekly rides and the routes are sent through our weekly email newsletter and team GroupMe messenage.

Associate yourself with the team with your USCA License: https://clubs.usacycling.org/clubs/16628

MI DUOLE STANDARDS

In an attempt to create and foster the best culture for the Mi Duole team we have created a “code of conduct”. These statements will help define our purpose and actions as a team.

These colors stand for something bigger than yourself. When you wear the Duole colors you represent all and the pride of this team built over 35 years.

The our team jersey represents leadership, team work, courage, strength, someone who pushes you and a willingness to suffer! All the things that make a great cyclist, teammate and friend.

Mi Duole team members treat each other and all other clubs and riders/racers with respect. Your conduct on and off the bike should revolve around respect. Respect for the sport. Respect for each other. Respect for other teams and riders. Respect for our sponsors. Respect for the rules of the road or races. Respect for the events in which we participate.

Being a part of the Mi Duole Team means you are part of a team built on mentor-ship, friendship, leadership and example. We are a support system, a community that helps those around us, and we spend a lot of time with our teammates. Therefore, let’s look out for our teammates on and off the bike! “People don’t care what you know until they know how much you care.”

This is a safe place for all type of riders. Some come to train with the best, some want to be the best, others ride for health or mental health reason, and some come just because they love to ride. Our job is to make sure that there is space for all of these riders. While going fast, and riding hard is fun our main goal is more about creating an environment and culture that is safe, healthy and supportive to the needs of its riders.

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