Ogden’s dirtiest, most punishing duathalon, Hurt in the Dirt, returns for 2011. Last July’s inaugural event was so successful that race organizers are brining it back even bigger and better than ever by adding an off-road 10k, plus a nighttime trail run by headlamp. This year’s Hurt in the Dirt event goes down on August…
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Crusher in the Tushar brings “RoadDirt” bike racing to Utah
A new, one-of-a-kind bike race happens this July 16th in Utah, and it promises to be a “crusher.” The Crusher in the Tushar is the brainchild of professional cyclist, T. Burke Swindlehurst, who has been thinking for years about organizing a road/dirt mountain bike race around his hometown in Beaver. The Crusher in the Tushar…
Mountain bike movie “Klunkerz” free screening in Cedar City
Award winning mountain bike documentary, Klunkerz is screening in Cedar City to benefit the 222nd Family Readiness Group. Klunkerz is a nostalgic look at mountain biking’s beginnings, and how a group of Northern California hippies modified fat tire bikes for off-road trails which lead to the mountain bike as we know it today. Klunkerz will…
Punish yourself at the Triple Trail Challenge
Glutton for punishment? Then you’ll have lots to chew on if you sign up for the Triple Trail Challenge. The TTC is a multi-sport running event spread over a five-week period. It includes the Jupiter Peak Steeplechase, the Park City Half-Marathon (or Marathon), and the Mid-Mountain Marathon. This year is the 6th annual Triple Trail…
Ride your bike to the Utah Arts Festival
The weather is gorgeous and it’s time to get out and have fun in downtown Salt Lake City at the Utah Arts Festival. This is the 35th Anniversary of the show, and it gets bigger and better every year. If you’re heading downtown, ditch the car and grab the bike. The eARTH Team and Bike…
Hit the dirt with Fire Road Cycling in Cedar City
Are you a mountain or road biker who wants the challenge of off-road cycling without the gnarly, technical terrain that threatens to eject you over the handlebars? Then the Fire Road Cycling event in Cedar City on July 9 is the ticket. It’s an event for bikers of all types and ability levels to gather…
Treat dad to beers and BBQ at Snowbird Brewfest
There’s nothing many fathers like more than a beer and barbeque. So for Father’s Day Weekend, Snowbird is hosting its third annual Brewfest on June 18 and 19, with a barbeque on Sunday. Over a dozen Utah breweries will be present slinging cold ones on draft to dads who are lucky to have children and/or wives who…
“Kill” Suunto Ragnar runners and you can win a prize
Are you running the 2011 Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back? If so, then keep an eye out for Team Suunto Road Kill on the course, because if you “road kill” them, you will get a chance to win a Suunto M5 Running Pack. Of course the nice folks at Suunto don’t want you to actually kill…
2011 Venture Outdoors Festival in Millcreek
The 6th Annual Venture Outdoors Festival is happening on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Like in year’s past, the fest will take place at Canyon Rim Park in Millcreek. The Venture Outdoors Festival is a great coming together of outdoor minded folks to celebrate outdoor recreation in Utah. It’s also an ideal way to get kids…
Utah ski resorts full of summer activities
Ski resorts in Utah don’t go dormant in the summer months. Every area offers something for summer fun, from mountain biking and hiking, festivals, and family activities. SkiUtah.com has compiled a list of all the things Utah resorts have planned until the snow flies again. There’s plenty to keep you busy in the mountains until…