Mud. The 2010 version of the Mount Ogden 100k/50k at Snowbasin will be remembered for the mud and the havoc it caused on the trail. Heavy rain pounded the course the night before, leaving the singletrack a mucky swamp (it also caused a sleepless night for me since I camped in the Snowbasin parking lot.)…
Category: Mountain Biking
Park City Point 2 Point – go for the party
The Park City Point 2 Point mountain bike race almost sold out within five hours of open registration way back in February. With such a small field of competitors, chances are you are not one of them. If that’s the case, you can still head up to Park City on Labor Day Weekend and take part…
Mountain bike Deer Creek South Fork in American Fork Canyon
The Deer Creek South Fork Loop in American Fork Canyon boasts one of the most fun mountain biking downhill sections in the area. Riders flock to the summit of the Alpine Loop road just to experience this descent; and for good reason as it qualifies for the “3 Fs.” Fast, flowy and fun. The loop is 6.6 miles…
Hurt in the Dirt off-road running and biking event
Hurt in the Dirt. The name just screams a good time. During the last weekend in July, this event takes place in Ogden at Fort Buenaventura. Get Out and Live is hosting this good time in the form of a trail running and mountain biking duathlon with the added flavor of being held on what…
Start training for the 2nd Annual Mt. Ogden 100k Endurance Mountain Bike Race
Mountain biking is King at Snowbasin in August when the resort hosts the 2nd Annual Mt. Ogden 50/100k Endurance Mountain Bike Race. This year there are three categories: 100k solo, 50k solo and 100k 4-person relay. The course consists of two 25k loops for the 50K and an new-this-year expanded course for the 100k that…
Mountain biking Flying Dog at Kimball Junction
Flying Dog seems to be the “Big Dog” of mountain bike trails these days. Among many biking groups, the singletrack getting all the attention at the moment is Flying Dog. The trail was cut a few years ago, so why is it just now basking in the limelight and getting all the attention? Maybe it’s…
Mountain bike Round Valley in Park City
The Round Valley area is a network of mountain bike trails near Park City that is an easy going, well maintained spot. Suitable for beginner and intermediate riders, Round Valley also offers a little technical fun for experts out for an easy day. As with all rides in Park City, buffed out singletrack is the…
Mountain bike the Glenwild Loop at Kimball Junction
Park City is home to many classic mountain bike trails, but there aren’t many as popular as the Glenwild Loop. Located just north of Interstate 80 at the Kimball Junction exit, Glenwild offers a fun ride on moderate terrain with many different options, while crossing lots of different terrain from lowland sagebrush to old growth…
Mountain bike the Little Mountain to Killyon Canyon Loop
The Little Mountain/Killyon Canyon loop is the trail less traveled in the world of Utah mountain biking… the way less traveled. This barely ridden trail is located in Emigration Canyon, and is a fairly straightforward singletrack ride that begins atop Little Mountain Pass, across Emigration Canyon Road from the parking lot. The ride starts with a…
NUMB Fest Memorial Day Weekend in Vernal
Vernal, Utah is rising in the ranks of mountain biking towns, and there’s no better way to show off the local singletrack than by having a free festival. The Northeastern Utah Mountain Bike Association, or NUMB (also a great acronym for what happens to your ass during a long ride) will be holding the annual…