Practice today Tuesday still ON!

Although the forecast is calling for 60% chance of showers this evening, as of 12:30, we are still planning to practice.  If the trails are too muddy we will still get a workout in.  Coach Lucy has a plan B. Bwah ha ha (evil laugh).

If thunderstorms look eminent at 5, we'll have a team meeting, hand out remaining socks, and dismiss.

Bring a rain coat.

HS race #3 information and practice schedule 30 Sep thru 4 Oct

Race #3 will be held up at Round Valley in Park City UT on October 4th. Every race takes over 100 volunteers to make it possible. Every race 3-4 HS MTB Teams are part of the volunteer focus where the league has asked for an extra volunteer effort from parents and student athletes of that team. Our three teams are on the list for race #3 for the volunteer focus. If you have availability please consider signing up for a volunteer position. There are many opportunities to volunteer and I am providing the race schedule at the bottom of this correspondence so that you can ensure that you do not miss your sons/daughters race event. Please visit http://www.utahmtb.org/volunteer/ to sign up. Our practice on Thursday will be up at Round Valley and you can even volunteer to help set up the infield race course while your son or daughter is out pre-riding the course. Make sure when volunteering that you list your son/daughters team name (East, Judge, SLC Composite).

Race #3 is hosted at a sports complex in Park City. There are other athletic events being hosted in conjunction with our MTB race. Parking is very limited and there is a shuttle service required with remote parking for people driving to the event. You can drop off your student athlete at the event but please take in to account the extra time required to arrive at the event when parking your car and utilizing the shuttle service.

****** PLEASE READ THE RACE FLYER*******
http://www.utahmtb.org/wp-content/uploads/Round-Valley-Flyer-20147.pdf


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Practice Schedule:

Tuesday 30 September:
Red Butte Garden TH
5:00pm-7:00pm
(Google maps enter the intersection of Wakara Way & Colorow Rd. Salt Lake City UT)


Thursday 2 October:
Round Valley, Park City UT
5:00pm-7:00pm
Come out to volunteer with set up (sign-up on-line) or Practice riding the race course…. or do both :)
(Google maps enter the intersection of Round Valley Dr. & Kearns Blvd. Park City UT)

Saturday 4 October
RACE #3
Round Valley, Park City UT
9:00am-5:00pm
(Google maps enter the intersection of Round Valley Dr. & Kearns Blvd. Park City UT)


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HIGH SCHOOL RACE SCHEDULE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4TH

WAVE 1

Sophomore Boys D2 9:30AM

Freshman Boys D1 9:35AM

Freshman Boys D2 9:40AM

WAVE 2

Varsity Girls 10:50AM

JV Girls 10:55AM

Sophomore Girls 11:00AM

Freshman Girls 11:05AM

WAVE 3

JVBoys D2 12:25PM

Sophomore Boys D1 12:30PM

WAVE 4

Varsity Boys 1:45PM

JV Boys D1 1:50PM

HS MTB practice canceled 27 September

Practice is canceled today due to weather.

Practice canceled 27 September

Practice is canceled due to weather. Continuous bands of precipitation are moving in from the south. We will pre-ride the course on Thursday this upcoming week. The course is marked and the trails are very fast with very little climbing. Feel free to get out on the race course this week during your own free time.

Practice 27 Sep. is still on!

We have a 50/50 chance of no rain on Saturday. We staked out the race course tonight. The trails are very dry and need a little moisture. Of course too much rain will be a bad thing. I will post an update at 7am Saturday morning regarding the status of our practice.

Fwd: Important Junior's RV Race News!

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From: "Utah High School Cycling League" <lori@utahmtb.org>
Date: Sep 26, 2014 4:08 PM
Subject: Important Junior's RV Race News!
To: "Lucy Jordan" <lucycycle@gmail.com>
Cc:

Pre-Ride, Saturday, Sept 27th WATCH THE WEATHER - RAIN EXPECTED Please use best judgement if planning a pre-ride tomorrow (Saturday). We need to mak JD Intermediate Start SH Race Photo:Greg Steffen Pre-Ride, Saturday, Sept 27th WATCH THE WEATHER - RAIN EXPECTED Please use best judgement if planning a pre-ride tomorrow (Saturday). We need to make sure we are advocating proper tail use and etiquette. Riding on muddy trails is not good for anyone and will result in loss of trail use for our organization and mountain bikers in general (plus it ruins bikes). In other words, if it's muddy - don't ride. PARKING FOR JUNIOR DEVO RACE Park City has accidentally double-booked events at Round Valley on Friday, October 3rd. There will be a high school cross-country race going on at Round Valley at the same time as our Juniors Race. They will be staging out of the soccer fields and using the two parking lots in front of the soccer fields (and bussing from the high school). We will be parking at the USSA Center of Excellence and will have 50 parking spots at the Ice Arena. Our Pit Zone and race will be as planned. Only the parking is affected. Please plan on extra time to allow for crowds and parking. See map below. Do not park at the soccer field parking lots. Advanced Juniors Start at Soldier Hollow Photo:Greg Steffen SCHEDULE UPDATES FOR ROUND VALLEY JUNIOR DEVO RACE Please note time changes from race #1 due to the sun going down sooner now. 3:00PM Course & Registration Open 4:45PM Staging opens for Advanced racers 5:00PM Advanced Start 5:01PM Intermediate Start 5:30PM Staging opens for Beginners 5:45PM Beginner Juniors Start 6:50PM Juniors Podium Thomas McNulty big finish SH race Photo: Greg Steffen Director's Note: As the Junior Devo program is new and many of you are new to our NICA program, I wanted to tell you about what makes all NICA races across the country so special. What is a NICA race? It's where everyone is cheered. It's where you might see a team running next to the last racer in - encouraging him to finish. It's seeing a car full of varsity boys (all from different teams), pull up to a pre-ride to practice and have fun together. It's where you hear student athletes say, "great job! keep it up" to their competitors. Why is it different than other races? Because NICA is founded upon 5 Core Principles (strong body, strong mind, strong character, inclusivity, and equality) with a life-long focus. Our program emphasizes the value of each participant and places camaraderie, positive behavior, respect, and the cultivation of health over competition. What does that mean? It means that like our high school students, when you pass or are being passed you say stuff like, "great job! way to go!" It means you should have lots of fun with your team and on your bike; and enjoy that "spirit of NICA" that we all share. Like I always tell the high schoolers when they start their race, "Remember #1 - Be Safe, #2 - Have Fun." And by the looks of all your photos from race 1 - with so many smiles - you 7-8th graders already know "have fun"! :) I've included several rules reminders in this newsletter to help you with #1 - Be Safe. Lori Harward Executive Director High Fivin' it! photo: Greg Steffen KNOW THE RULEBOOK 2.1 WEARING HELMETS STRICTLY ENFORCED NICA student-athletes must wear an approved helmet at all times (see rule 4.1 for list of approved helmet standards). Under no circumstances shall a student be on their bicycle without a helmet fastened to their head, even when riding a very short distance. Student-athletes must also keep their helmet on when walking or running on the course with a mechanical problem. See rule 4.1 for additional details regarding helmets. ORANGE LEVEL CONSEQUENCES See also rules 13.1 COACHES' HELMETS and 14.1 PARENTS' HELMETS. Parents and coaches shall comply with helmet rule at all races. 9.5 DO NOT RIDE THE COURSE BACKWARDS Pre-riders must ride in the designated direction of the race (no back tracking). If student-athletes must back track, they must walk with their bikes. ORANGE LEVEL CONSEQUENCES Please visit our website for complete rulebook. www.utahmtb.org/events/races - top right corner click on "Rulebook" "Yes!" photo: Greg Steffen CHANGES IN CATEGORY I've had a couple requests for juniors to change categories. This is ok. Please send requests to Don Trop (dtrop01@gmail.com), our timing official so he can make the changes in the timing system. Or send to Lori and she can forward. (lori@utahmtb.org) See our website under Junior Development Teams for category descriptions and details. http://www.utahmtb.org/junior-development-teams/ ©2014 National Interscholastic Cycling Association | 4108 Achilles Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 Web Version   Forward   Unsubscribe     Powered by Mad Mimi ®

The course is being set...

Coach Drew on Friday afternoon helping set the Round Valley race course.   It takes a lot of volunteer hours to put these races on!

We need a junior racer for Saturdays 6 Hour MTB race!

Student athletes,

-  We have had a last minute racer cancellation for this upcoming Saturday's 6 Hour MTB Race up in Heber UT hosted by the Summit Bike Club.

- Our student Athletes (Brogan Cole & Finn Canski) need a third race partner!

- This race is a relay event.  Racers will complete approximately 3 laps each during the 6 hour event.

-  Your $37.00 race fee will be covered by the team.

-  Please email or text me at your earliest convenience if you are interested in racing (801) 556-2850.

HS MTB Practice 23,25,27 September

****** Due to the fact that it is getting darker earlier we are moving the start of our remaining practices to 5:00pm.  This will allow our students who bicycle home a safer commute.  I highly recommend that all students commuting to/from practice have a small handlebar headlight and a rear seat post mounted flashing red light.  These lights can be purchased at our local team sponsored bicycle shops or on-line with our league sponsored Backcountry.com.  The link below is an example of a $10 front mounted light.  Just think $20 to be seen on the road….*******

http://www.backcountry.com/lezyne-femto-drive-front-light?ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6YmljeWNsZSBsaWdodHM6MjoxNDpiaWN5Y2xlIGxpZ2h0cw&skid=LED0172-POLGLO-ONESIZ

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Practice schedule:

Tuesday 23 September

Time:  5:00pm-7:00pm

(Students requiring transportation depart/return Sugarhouse SHOPKO 4:30pm-7:30pm)

(Adult volunteers please reply if you can transport students/bikes….How many?)

Location: Parking lot at top of Little Mountain…. webpage link (http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/trails/littlmtn.htm)

(From Salt Lake City, drive up I-80 in Parley's Canyon. Exit at the Little Dell Recreation Area - East Canyon Exit (U-65). 

Drive north towards Big Mountain, then turn left at the Emigration Canyon road. At the summit (top of Little Mountain).

Park on the north (right) side of the road. GPS N 40° 46.512' W 111° 43.129'.

Trail description:

Little Mountain to Mormon Trail (This ride does involve a road hill climb.  Proper road bicycle etiquette required)
0.0   Start northeast uphill at Little Mountain Pass
3.5   4-way intersection, turn R downhill
        N 40° 48.664' W 111° 41.457'
        (L = down to Killyon Canyon)
4.4   Affleck Park, R downhill on DT
4.6   Exit park on ST (keep R)
5.6   Road, cross slightly uphill to continuing trail
7.3   At Little Dell picnic area, exit onto road
7.5   Turn R at Emigration Canyon Road
9.6   Back at Little Mountain Pass

Ride Leaders:

1)  Matt Dimick

2)  Collin Bywaters

3)

Thursday 25 September

Time:  5:00pm-7:00pm

Location:  Red Butte Garden TH

Ride Leaders:

1)  Drew Jordan

2)  Ally Barton

3)  Carrie Szumnarski

4)  Dane Hess

Saturday 27 September

Time:  9:00am-12:00pm

Location:  Round Valley (Pre ride race course)

600 Gillmore WayPark City UT. (Park in the dirt lot just W. of the soccer fields)

(Students are responsible for their own transportation)

Ride Leaders:

1)  Drew Jordan

2)  Lucy Jordan

3)

4)

HS MTB Practice 15-21 September and race #2 info

IMPORTANT RACE #2 NOTES - PLEASE READ.

-BRING YOUR RACE PLATE TO RACE #2.  REPLACEMENT RACE PLATES WILL COST $10.

-Adult volunteers who would like to bring food to the race venue (reimbursed from team funds with receipt) please contact me at your earliest convenience (drewcycle@gmail.com).

ROAD CLOSURE

WARNING! SNOWBASIN IS HOSTING XTERRA NATIONALS ON THE SAME DATE. PLEASE USE ALTERNATE ROUTES OR ARRIVE BEFORE 8:30 AM. SEE "DIRECTIONS" ON RACE FLYER FOR MORE DETAILS. www.utahmtb.org/events/races/

From South: Take Huntsville Canyon (I-84) to Trappers Loop. 
From North: Take 3100 North in Ogden up North Ogden Canyon Road

WAVE SCHEDULE

PLEASE NOTE CHANGES IN WAVES AND START TIMES

WAVE 1

Sophomore Boys D1 9:30AM 
Freshman Boys D2 9:34AM 
Freshman Boys D1 9:38AM

WAVE 2

Varsity Girls 10:50AM 
JV Girls 10:53AM 
Sophomore Girls 10:56AM 
Freshman Girls 10:59AM

WAVE 3

JVBoys D1 12:25PM 
Sophomore Boys D2 12:30PM

WAVE 4

Varsity Boys 1:45PM 
JV Boys D2 1:50PM

REGISTRATION

Online registration closes Monday September 15th at midnight. Avoid long lines and late fees by registering now online.

Onsite registration opens Saturday, September 20th at 8:00AM. $10 late fee added at on-site registration.

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Weekly team practice schedule:

-PAY ATTENTION TO NEW PRACTICE TIME AND MEETING LOCATION

-This week we are going to conduct a Tuesday practice only.  On Thursday Please get out on your own and spin your legs, clean your bike with special focus on your drivetrain.  Make sure the bike is in proper working order before race #2.  Race #2 is at a ski resort.  You will be climbing right off the start!

-Many of our student athletes and adult volunteers are getting tired of the BST Trail system at Red Butte Gardens.  On Tuesday we are going to practice on the Mormon Pioneer Trail system.  This will switch things up for everyone and offer you a climbing trail system to match your effort on Saturdays race course.

-For those of you that do not have transportation to the trail head we will meet at the SHOPKO parking lot and match up students with adult volunteer drivers.  There is no carpool sign up for this event.  I am going off historical weekly attendance numbers. (volunteer drivers please contact me with seats available and bikes you can transport drewcycle@gmail.com).

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday 16 September

Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm

(Students requiring transportation depart/return Sugarhouse SHOPKO 4:30pm-7:30pm)

Location: Mormon Pioneer TR (meet at Little Dell Reservoir parking lot)

From SLC:

-Take I-80 East

-Take exit 134 for UT-65 N toward East Canyon

-Turn left on UT-65N

-Drive approximately .6 mile and Mountain a Dell Reservoir parking lot will be on your right

-Enter parking lot ($5 parking fee waived for mountain bikers)

Saturday 20 September

Time: 9:00am-4:30pm

Location: Race #2 Nordic Valley Ski Resort Eden UT

Note: food and drink provided by the team.  Bagels in the am and sandwiches in the PM.  Family members and friends invited to join us under the tents.  We look forward to seeing everyone!

Directions: (see note at beginning of this notice regarding alternate routes due to road closures for XTERRA event).

From Salt Lake City UT I-15 North to US 89 North for 7.5 miles and merge onto I-84 East via the ramp to Morgan/Evanston. At 4.4 miles take exit 92 for UT-167 toward Mountain Green/Huntsville. Turn left onto UT-167 N/N 6300 West. Continue to follow UT-167 North 9.5 miles. Turn right onto UT-39E/UT-39 Scenic E 1.8 miles. Road curves north and becomes State Road 166. Follow 166 as it winds around Pine View Reservoir (turning west and north and west and north) and into Eden where 166 is 5500 East. At State Rte 158, turn left and follow 2.4 miles, it joins route 162. Turn left onto 3300 North heading east. Turn left onto 3500 North for .6 miles. Left on Nordic Valley Way .5 miles 

Race 1 at Soldier Hollow

A few photos from race #1 at Soldier Hollow.

We had some great results and no injuries.  Hopefully everyone enjoyed the day.
SLC Composite took 2nd place in the team category. Go team!!

Saturday Sept 13 Nordic V pre-ride

We will practice and pre-ride the Nordic Valley race course from 10 am to noon.
 
Coach Lucy can carpool three riders and bikes leaving from the Sheraton parking lot at 150 W 500 S in SLC at 8:30 AM and returning at 3:00 PM

Official practice ends at noon with snacks in the parking lot at Nordic Valley.  Coach Lucy will stay after practice and do a ride at her own pace for about an hour. Student athletes are welcome to ride the mountain on their own at this time a well. Coach Lucy's carpool will not be returning to the Sheraton  until 3:00 PM.

Here is the carpool link.  If you are driving and willing to take others, please add yourself as a car.
http://www.groupcarpool.com/t/s4bw8i

Practice canceled Tuesday 9 September due to weather

We are canceling practice today due to weather. The weather radar highlights new storm systems which keep generating just west of us. They appear to be tracking south of SLC but to play it safe there is no practice today. Keep on top of your training for the upcoming race on 20 September. The race course is steep (453' elevation gain) and each lap is short (3.1 miles). Keep those climbing legs primed we will see you on Thursday!

DO NOT LOSE YOUR RACE PLATE…… RACE PLATES ARE ISSUED TO EACH RACER FOR THE COMPLETE SEASON. REPLACEMENT RACE PLATES ARE $10.00

HS MTB practice schedule 9,11,13 September

To all of our student athletes…. Great race yesterday!   For some of you it was a new experience.  Others it was a personal best, and for some of you it was a chance to be on the podium. A special shout out to:

-Rachel Anders who finished 2nd in Varsity Girls

-Lia Westermann who finished 1st in JV Girls

-Brogan Cole who finished 2nd in Freshman Boys Div 2. 

-Sam Morris who finished 6th in Sophomore Boys Div 2

Congratulations to the SLC Composite Team.  After tabulating the team points SLC Composite finished in second place for Division 2!

 What a cool trophy!

Race #2 is fast approaching and we will be pre-riding the race course on Saturday 13 September.  Please take a moment to look at the race flyer link.

Link to race flyer:  http://www.utahmtb.org/wp-content/uploads/Nordic-Valley2.pdf

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Schedule:

Note all adult volunteers please reply at your earliest convenience if you plan on assisting with practices.

Tuesday 9 September

Time:  5:30pm-7:30pm

Location:  Entrance of Red Butte Garden and the Natural History Museum (intersection of Wakara Way and Colorow Rd.)

1)  Drew Jordan

2)  Matt Dimick

3)  Ally Barton

4)  Collin Bywaters

Thursday 11 September

Time:  5:30pm-7:30pm

Location:  Entrance of Red Butte Garden and the Natural History Museum (intersection of Wakara Way and Colorow Rd.)

1)  Drew Jordan

2)  Dane Hess

3)  Ally Barton

4)  Carrie Szumnarski

Saturday 13 September

Time:  10:00am-12:00pm

Pre-ride race course #2

Location:  Nordic Valley Ski Resort Eden UT (meet in the parking lot next to the chairlift)

1)  Lucy Jordan

2)

Note:  Driving distance is 55 miles with a google map suggested drive time of 1:05

Student athletes are responsible for transportation to and from this training event.  Please use the team roster to set up carpools.

Directions:

From Salt Lake City UT I-15 North to US 89 North for 7.5 miles and merge onto I-84 East via the ramp to Morgan/Evanston. At 4.4 miles take exit 92 for UT-167 toward Mountain Green/Huntsville. Turn left onto UT-167 N/N 6300 West. Continue to follow UT-167 North 9.5 miles. Turn right onto UT-39E/UT-39 Scenic E 1.8 miles. Road curves north and becomes State Road 166. Follow 166 as it winds around Pine View Reservoir (turning west and north and west and north) and into Eden where 166 is 5500 East. At State Rte 158, turn left and follow 2.4 miles, it joins route 162. Turn left onto 3300 North heading east. Turn left onto 3500 North for .6 miles. Left on Nordic Valley Way .5 miles

HS MTB Race #1basic Info.....

Race flyer link:
http://www.utahmtb.org/wp-content/uploads/SOLDIER-HOLLOW-PP-FLYER.pdf

The Basics:

A big shout out to our generous team sponsors. They have made it possible to provide food to our team student athletes, parents, and siblings on race day!
AM: Bagels and fruit
PM: Sandwiches (Turkey / Roast beef / Ham) with chips, cookies, brownies
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-593 student athletes pre-registered for race #1.
-Pre riding the course on Friday is available. coach Lucy and I will be on site Friday afternoon at 4pm helping out with the middle school race. Call or text if you will be pre riding and we will get you set up.
-The Pit Zone is where everyone can spend the day. Look for the East HS and SLC Composite pop up tents. Bring a chair to sit in and enjoy the day with us. Family and friends are invited to join us in the Pit Zone.... This is your team and your school pride.... Bring some attitude and be prepared to cheer on the student athletes!
-I know that some of you like to tune out with music in your ears to motivate you for your race. If this is part of your pre-race preparation I understand. After your race please unplug your headphones and join the rest of your teammates and friends cheering on others.
-This year the league is rotating the start times for each division at each race. For race #1 the Sophomores and Freshman will start at 9:30am. Check the flyer link above for other start times. All of our students are in division 2. It is important for you to be present for your race, but it is also important to spend the day with us cheering on your teammates. We will be set up at 8:30am and the final awards will start at 4pm. We hope that you will be able to spend a majority of your day with us. If adults have other commitments please consider setting up carpools to allow your student athletes more time at the race venue.
-If you have NOT pre-registered bring your paperwork and payment to the registration tent. On site registration will be very crowded so be in line at least 1 hour prior to your race.
If you HAVE pre registered we will have your race plate at the team tents.
-If you are on scholarship I have your race plate but you must go to the registration tent and check in for each race.
-Bring sunscreen and a change of clothes with you so that you will be comfortable after your race.
-It is your responsibility to review your finish time and placement on the score board after your race. You must file a protest on site with a coaches assistance if you believe there is an error. The protest window does not extend past race day.
-The coaching staff looks forward to seeing all of you on race day. It can be a little crazy and hectic. Just come by the team tents, set up your chair, and enjoy the day with us!
-Any questions please call or text me and I will try and assist you. (801) 556-2850.

Regards
Drew Jordan

BST practice photo

Nice riding on the Bonneville Shoreline Trail tonite.  We are almost ready for the first race on Saturday!