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Draper cyclocross for double points

VH1 — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:53:03 +0000

I went out today and rode the previous Draper cyclocross course. I have a feeling this time around the course will be in a reverse direction, so I rode the course in reverse and it just felt right. Some things to look out for are: the gravel roads are very loose and could cause some trouble. The singletrack is in great shape and will be VERY fast, the descent/climb by the bridge is very loose and could cause a few pile-ups, with double points on the line you better show up with your A game! Here is the data from the ride today. I hope to see all my homies that haven’t done cross this year to be there this weekend and represent the home turf. This includes: Ridin Dirty, Dug, Cyclista, Jon, Tony, Jamie, A Touch of Evil, T-bag, Covey VP, and anyone else I missed. My bike is available for the C race if you want to borrow it.

Notice the gap between the start and finish lines. That is an illusion. I didn’t include that as part of the course because that is the section where going to the “pain cave” is highly recommended!

Clarksdown-Clarksup-Suncrest-Downhill-Equestrian

VH1 — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:47:01 +0000

This is just a modification of the loop I posted yesterday. Once again this is a must do! Major props go out to the freerider group that developed the downhill trail. Today a group of 16 (myself included) rode this trail while squealing like little girls. This loop Suncrest-Downhill-Equestrian Center-Clarksup or Equestrian Center-Clarksup-Suncrest-Downhill-Equestrian Center is the best ride around and has made my top 5 list! Here is the data for todays ride—Check out the Max Grade for ascent and descent on the elevation tab—This is why this is the best ride around!

Suncrest-Downhill-Clarks loop

VH1 — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:38:03 +0000

The downhill run starting from Suncrest lived up to the HYPE! This is an amazing mtn. bike trail. There are 2 options: Black-for the freeriders and Blue-for the everyday rider. This run has everything: drops, jumps, ramps, tight singletrack, banked turns, and there is a ride around for all of the stunts. The singletrack is so smooth, I am sold bigtime! The best part is you can loop this run. I have also discovered another gem that I will have to map this next week. Hint: it is on the Utah County side of the hill. Here is the detailed data for this route. I hit an all-time high heart rate today. Does that mean I am getting out of shape?

Suncrest-Clarks-Deer Ridge(dead end)

VH1 — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:04:24 +0000

A great little route that will be an AMAZING loop when the trail is completed to Deer Ridge. Another option for this would be an out and back to the Flight Park. If you are feeling a little Xgamey you could add a run on the downhill only route from Deer Ridge. Hopefully I will be able to map this before the snow flies. As always here is the detailed data for this ride:

Equestrian Center to Flight Park

VH1 — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:45:55 +0000

I thought Glenwild-Flying Dog was going to be the last night ride, but with this weather we still have a couple weeks to break out the lights. Here is the data and detailed map of this ride:

Draper Cross Course 10-08

VH1 — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:02:41 +0000

I rode this course last week. I could not make the group ride today so tonight “Coach Troy” (Spinervals) will be screaming at me while I sweat it out on the trainer. Click here to access the data for the Draper Cross Course

Suncrest-Jacobs-Coffee

VH1 — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:15:33 +0000

Mud is not fun to ride in and this 6.17 mile loop had plenty of mud. I cannot complain though as today is the 18th of November, and we all are riding on borrowed time. Click here for detailed info on the Suncrest-Jacobs-Coffee loop

Wheeler Cross Course 11-15-08

VH1 — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:37:31 +0000

For those of you who have never done a cross race; you need to! Imagine 40-60 minutes of wrecks, pain, suffering, cold and misery. The thing is all of these factors combined make for one GREAT time. This past Saturday was the Wheeler Farm race. In the C division alone 65 riders lined up at the mass start. Big props go to JJ and Ridin Dirty for the Salt Cycling jersey. If you don’t already have one of these jerseys place your order today. It is super comfy, plus who doesn’t like argyle? To access the data for the wheeler course click here:

Gold Bar-Poison Spider

VH1 — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:25:12 +0000

This ride was 21.6 miles of pure beatdown. As part of the annual Fall Moab event this ride was selected as the Saturday ride. I have no idea how half of the group did this ride on rigid singlespeeds. This ride took all-day to complete and for some (Dug and Tom) this ride went well into the night. A great trail and a must ride for the Moab area. For the complete story check out Dug’s and Ridin Dirty’s blogs. Click here for the data and detailed map of the Gold Bar-Poison Spider ride

Glenwild-Flying Dog

VH1 — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:50:59 +0000

An epic nightride with an estimated 30-40 riders easily made the top Dirt ride list. As the data/map shows we did this ride in a counterclock wise direction. It was a perfect way to finish the nightriding season. Click here for the detailed data for this ride