Monthly Archives: June 2009

Red vs. Blue Time Trial

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Description: The Red vs. Blue Time Trial, presented by O.C. Tanner, pits the cycling clubs, alumni and fans of Brigham Young University against the University of Utah’s cycling clubs, alumni and fans in a time trial hill climb up Utah’s famed Traverse Ridge to help raise money and awareness for Bikes for Kids Utah, a non-profit organization that gives away 1,000 new bikes every year to underprivileged children in Utah.

The Red vs. Blue Time Trial begins at the LDS Chapel at 272 E. Traverse Point Dr. in Draper, Utah travels up Traverse Ridge Road and finishes at the intersection of Traverse Ridge Road and Deer Ridge Drive. The three-mile time trial course has an elevation gain of more than 1,300 feet with 10 percent to 12 percent grades in some locations.

In addition to the O.C. Tanner Cup, the club with the fastest average speed will win $1,000. Prizes for the top three in five age categories, for both men and women, will be awarded as well.

Riders Do Not have to be affiliated with BYU or the U of U cycling clubs to ride. You can choose what club you want to ride for to help them win the O.C. Tanner Cup.

Route: The Red vs. Blue Time Trial begins at the LDS Chapel at 272 E. Traverse Point Dr. in Draper, Utah travels up Traverse Ridge Road and finishes at the intersection of Traverse Ridge Road and Deer Ridge Drive. The three-mile time trial course has an elevation gain of more than 1,300 feet with 10 percent to 12 percent grades in some locations.

Start of the ride: 2009-08-29

More Details: here

Heber Century 2009

Location: Heber, Utah

Description: Join us on Utah’s most beautiful bike ride through the scenic splendor of the Wasatch mountains. The dramatic autumn beauty of Heber Valley, picturesque Jordanelle, and Olympic venue Soldier Hollow will take your breath away. This spectacular adventure will challenge you and your friends. Enjoy the quiet roads and quaint villages on this timeless ride through the most scenic parts of Utah. The Heber Valley is the only Biathlon century in the USA. Help support research — $10 of every registration helps support Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission of research, education, and treatment. 100% of all additional donations go directly to the Huntsman Cancer Institute.

What You Get— Your entry fee gets:
– Quality event Cycling Socks
– 7 food and rest stops plus lunch
– On Road SAG support
– Equipment Drop Off & Pick-up
– A unique Event pin
– End of ride raffle with prizes worth 100’s of dollars
– A fun & satisfying day
– A Century of Fun on 2 Wheels

Biathlon Option — Ten miles into the ride you have the rare opportunity to test your marksmanship at Olympic venue Soldier Hollow’s biathlon range. The professional staff will over see and coach you to test your skill with their Olympic quality air rifles.

Route: Heber Century 2006

Start of the ride: 2009-09-26

More Details: here