Midweek MTB Race
Series – Race #3
Riverview Trail (Heber,
UT)
May 20, 2014
Steve Warner
This race was in Heber, Utah what typically would be a 45
minute drive from my office. I left work at 5:00pm with the plan to arrive at
the race at 5:45pm ready for the 6:30 start. I hit I-15 heading south through
Utah County and planned to go up Provo Canyon to reach Heber. However, after a
few miles on I-15, traffic completely stopped due to a freeway closure. I sat
in traffic and inched forward for about 45 minutes, finally exiting the freeway
and making my way up Provo Canyon. Traffic was moving now, but I had about 30
minutes to get to Heber. I pulled into the race parking lot at about 6:22,
threw on my race plate, put on my shoes, grabbed a water bottle, and raced off
to the starting line. I got there as they were starting the Pro Men just in
time for my Sport 35+ Category to start a few minutes later.
I had not pre-ridden the course or knew much about this
trail system, but I asked my friend Brian to describe the course, so I would
know how to allocate my energy with respect to climbs. The race started with
800 feet of climbing over 2 miles. It was a little shock to the legs to start
this way without warming up, but I got into a groove and was able to grind the
climb out without much problem. The next 2 miles were a traverse across the
side of the mountain followed by a 1 mile descent with 14 hairpin turns. The 8
mile course finished with a 2 mile section that was relatively flat followed by
1 mile descent to the finish line.
Special thanks to Serfas (tires and shorts), GU (Roctane Gel
and Drink), Stan’s (sealant), and ProGold (chain lube).
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