Monthly Archives: June 2010

Tour de Park City Race

Location: Coalville, Utah

Description: The Pinnacle event of the 2010 Tour de Park City will be the USCF sanctioned road race, held this year in Coalville, UT and the City Park.  The City Park is located at 100 south and Park Road in Coalville, UT just past the High School.

The race features a 150 mile course open to all USCF license category riders. (note: New categories add this year) A one day USCF license is needed for non USCF licensed cyclists in order to participate in the race. The full year license can be purchased via www.usacycling.org. Full license and day license can be purchased at the packet pickup locations or day of the event at the registration booth. The cost of a one day license is $10.00.

Many have “coined” this event as one of the toughest one day races America. Those who are able to finish add one of the most impressive badges of honor to their cycling resume. Please be prepared for a long ride, heat, cold, wind, steep climbs, false flats, altitude, and fast descents. One thing is sure…..when you cross the finish line having survived everything the Tour de Park City race challenges you with, you will then join the ranks of those called “human cycling machines”. Good Luck!!

Route: Coalville to Upton to Chalk Creek to Evanston to Bald Mountain Pass to Kamas to Peoa to Wanship to Coalville. 150 miles.

Start of the ride: 2010-07-31
End of the ride: 2010-07-31

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Tour de Park City Super Century Ride

Location: Coalville, Utah

Description: 2010 Tour de Park City Super Century Ride will be held this year in Coalville, UT and the City Park.  The City Park is located at 100 South and Park Road in Coalville, UT just past the High School.

For those wanting to participate in the SuperCentury Tour you will follow the same course as the racers; however you are setting your own pace. No time chip is required unless you desire to be time for your benefit. This is an opportunity to test your endurance and participate where the racers are competing. This will be an exhilarating experience for the SuperCentury riders as they travel through the High Uintas and not have to be in competition with the racers.

Many have “coined” this event as one of the toughest one day events in America. Those who are able to finish add one of the most impressive badges of honor to their cycling resume. Please be prepared for a long ride, heat, cold, wind, steep climbs, false flats, altitude, and fast descents. One thing is sure…..when you cross the finish line having survived everything the Tour de Park City race challenges you with, you will then join the ranks of those called “human cycling machines”. Good Luck!!

Route: Coalville to Upton to Chalk Creek to Evanston to Bald Mountain Pass to Kamas to Peoa to Wanship to Coalville. 150 miles

Start of the ride: 2010-07-31
End of the ride: 2010-07-31

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Tour de Park City Century Ride

Location: Park City, Utah

Description: The 2010 Tour de Park City Century ride features ride options of 112, 63, or 50 miles.
Riders will enjoy the new 2010 Tour route that follow portions of the historic Mormon Trail which allows for great little Utah History lesson while riding. Riders will also ride by the beautiful Echo Reservoir and Echo Canyon along with the East Canyon Reservior before desending into the beautiful Morgan Valley – this is the turn around point.
Sorry, no refunds after registration is received. The event will be held regardless of weather conditions.

Route: Start and Finish at the Canyons Resort in Park City.
Riders will enjoy the new 2010 Tour route that follow portions of the historic Mormon Trail which allows for great little Utah History lesson while riding. Riders will also ride by the beautiful Echo Reservior and Echo Canyon along with the East Canyon Reservior before desending into the beautiful Morgan Valley – this is the turn around point.

Start of the ride: 2010-07-17
End of the ride: 2010-07-17

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GRUB Fest 2010

Location: Minersville, Utah

Description: Imagine an entire 3 day weekend of fun on your bike! If you enjoy riding you need to join your friends at the GReat Utah Bicycle Festival ~ GRUB Fest ~ over Labor Day Weekend, September 4-7. The bike and the cyclist are celebrated at GRUB Fest. Whatever your riding preference you will find it amongst the smorgasbord of cycling venues to choose from. With over 300 miles of roads, 100 miles of double and single track, recreational riding, racing, supported and unsupported rides to choose from on some of Utah’s least traveled and scenic roads. Join the fun in the new cycling Mecca of Minersville, a quaint and scenic hamlet in historic Beaver County; where the average elevation ranges from 5,000 to over 10,000 ft. and the average September temperature is 45-80. Beaver County offers fishing, horseback riding, golf, swimming, hiking, in addition to the many biking opportunities GRUB Fest offers you. Choose from the tent or RV city or one of the local motels to stay at, choose from a wide array of food at the food court and enjoy the entertainment.
At the GRUB Fest you will meet new and old friends as you choose from a different fully supported Full, Metric, or Half Century ride each day. Cheer a friend at one of the 4 stages of the mountain or road bike race. Ride some double or single track trails on your mountain bike to Utah’s largest wind farm or one of three geo-thermal power plants scattered among the thousands of acres of hills and plains. Decorate your bike or don a costume and join the bike parade, take a bike safety or riding clinic, or take on all comers during the street race. The Salt Lake Veterans Hospital Psychiatric Department will receive a minimum of $10 of every registration fee to help support their efforts to aid and comfort our veteran heroes. 100% of all additional donations go the VA Psychiatric Department.

Recreational Riding — Everyone that registers for the festival is free to ride to their heart’s content. There are over 300 miles of roads and over 100 miles of double and single track for you to explore. If you choose to ride on your own on the roads or dirt, we request that you check in with the information booth before & after you take off and let them know where you will be heading. This way we won’t be worried about you getting lost. The only restriction to riding on the roads will be that day’s century route.

Century Rides — There will be a different fully supported full, metric, and half century ride each day. There will be fully stocked rest stops at least every 20 miles plus a lunch stop as well. SAG vehicles will patrol the route to lend mechanical, physical, or medical support if needed. Day one the Petroglyph route; Day 2 the Elk Meadow route; Day 3 the Wah Wah route.

4 Stage Mountain Bike Race — Join us for any one of the stages or all of them. Individual Time Trial (Stage 1); Super-D race (Stage 2); Short Track race (Stage 3); and Cross-Country race (Stage 4). Directed by Ron Lindley this race will challenge your skills and ability.

4 Stage Road Race — This USA Cycling 4 stage road race will give you a chance to test your fitness and ability on some challenging courses. 90 mile Road race (Stage 1); Individual Time Trial (Stage 2); Criterium race (Stage 3); and 60 mile Road race (Stage 4).

Clinics — There will be Group riding skills, and Bike Safety clinics for adults and youth.

Bike Parade — Polish up your bike add a few streamers or don a costume and join us in a Bike Parade around Minersville and before the local populace.

Street Racing — Remember your youth as you join each evening for a session of Street Racing. You can challenge anyone you wish to race you to the next telephone pole.

Tent & RV City — Join the fun and enjoy our tent or RV cities. Reserve a 15×15 tent site or one of our pull through RV sites (no hook-ups). A great bargain at only $9 per person per night (Families $20 per night).

Motels — Nearby Beaver and Milford have several motels to choose from as well. Check our website for a list of local motels. When making reservations mention the GRUB Fest or Bike2Bike for special rates.

Pets — Sorry NO PETS

Entertainment — Enjoy the fun even more each evening with the local and regional talent. There will be music, singing , dancing and Fun, Fun, Fun!

Safety — All recreational riders must be aware of and obey the traffic laws of the state of Utah. The roadways along the course of this event are rural roads but are not closed. Be prepared to share the road with vehicular traffic. Use proper hand signals for all turns and stops, for the safety of drivers and your fellow riders. All riders are required to wear a helmet, and to ride single file, except for passing. All riders must be off the roads by 5:00pm.

Date – September 3, 4, 5, 6, 2010

Directions – Take I-15 to Beaver Exit, Take Main St to U-21, West 17 miles to Minersville.

Registration — Early registration is encouraged. However registration will be accepted up to and throughout the event weekend. Check-in hours will be Fri. 2 to 10 pm, Sat. & Sun. 6 am to 8 pm, Mon. 6:00 to 11:30 pm at the Beaver County Fairgrounds in Minersville.

Racing License — All road racers must be licensed with the appropriate cycling organization. Mountain bike racers need not be licensed. One day USA Cycling licenses will be available.

Please Note: All registration fees are nonrefundable.

Start of the ride: 2010-09-03
End of the ride: 2010-09-06

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