Only a few days away from the TDPC Race and Super Century Tour.
Just a reminder of the Packet Pickup locations and times:
All times are from 5pm to 7pm. All packets will be at each location so you can pick yours up at any of the below spots.
July 27 SBR Sports Orem
July 28 Skyline Cycles Ogden
July 29 Spin Cycle Salt Lake
July 30 Pearl Izumi Park City
Start Times:
The Race starts at 6:00am with different groups starting every 5 minutes.
The Super Century Tour riders should start between 6:00am to 6:30am.
Why the early start????
Once you reach Wyoming a very nasty cross wind starts blowing. The wind usually starts at about 10:30am to 11:00am. Starting early avoids the wind and possible heat or late afternoon rain showers.
Everyone will park at the Summit County Fairgrounds.
Please follow the link to see the location of the parking and starting area. We are starting at the City Park area on the map. Parking is all around the Rodeo Arena and the Baseball fields.
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=40.918085,-111.393514&spn=0.010718,0.027788&t=h&z=16
We still need a few wheel cars. Anyone who offers a car and a driver will get a great discount on the registration.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. We would rather take a 100 calls than have anyone confused about anything regarding the event. Our phone numbers are 801-205-6297 or 801-739-3161. You can email questions to rhett@mountainraceworks.com or info@tourdeparkcity.com
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
The Tour was a huge success this past Saturday! Many riders said it was our best event yet. Everyone loved the course, food, Camelbak bottle, and the temperatures on Saturday.
Now we move onto the Race and Super Century Tour. We only have two weeks until it happens. The new course is going to be awsome! Slightly shorter but much better course than past years. Check it out at www.tourdeparkcity.com.
At the end of the event we will have our sponsor raffle with a lot of great products including a sweet beach cruiser from Felt Bicycles (www.feltbicycles.com)
Stay tuned for packet pickup info etc....
Now we move onto the Race and Super Century Tour. We only have two weeks until it happens. The new course is going to be awsome! Slightly shorter but much better course than past years. Check it out at www.tourdeparkcity.com.
At the end of the event we will have our sponsor raffle with a lot of great products including a sweet beach cruiser from Felt Bicycles (www.feltbicycles.com)
Stay tuned for packet pickup info etc....
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Packet pickup is at Spin Cycle in Holladay from 5pm to 7pm tonight. Online registration for the July 17 Tour options is open until midnight tonight so register soon. You may register for the tours at Spin Cycle from 5pm to 7pm.
Weather for Saturday is forecasted to be sunny and temperatures in the high 80's. The morning temperature in Park City has been anywhere from 42 - 52 degrees so plan to dress warmer until the sun is up. You may drop clothes at the first aid station at the 27 mile point.
We have 3 aid stations and 2 extra water stops. This means you won't have to ride more than 15 miles without an option to get more water. Aid stations will be stocked with great stuff to eat and drink. Sag support will also have extra water and supplies if you need it.
The two main sponsors for the Tour is Felt Bikes www.feltbicycles.com and Coca-Cola/Powerade. http://www.us.powerade.com/
Start time for the tour options is 7am (please don't start earlier). You will receive a parking map, and a course map at packet pickup.
At the finish we will have lunch, drinks, fruit, and music in the grassy Amphitheater area at Newpark Town Center by Best Buy.
We have a Camelbak Podium bottle for every registered rider. This is a $10 bottle if you buy it at a retail location!
If you have questions please call us at 801-205-6297 or 801-739-3161.
Weather for Saturday is forecasted to be sunny and temperatures in the high 80's. The morning temperature in Park City has been anywhere from 42 - 52 degrees so plan to dress warmer until the sun is up. You may drop clothes at the first aid station at the 27 mile point.
We have 3 aid stations and 2 extra water stops. This means you won't have to ride more than 15 miles without an option to get more water. Aid stations will be stocked with great stuff to eat and drink. Sag support will also have extra water and supplies if you need it.
The two main sponsors for the Tour is Felt Bikes www.feltbicycles.com and Coca-Cola/Powerade. http://www.us.powerade.com/
Start time for the tour options is 7am (please don't start earlier). You will receive a parking map, and a course map at packet pickup.
At the finish we will have lunch, drinks, fruit, and music in the grassy Amphitheater area at Newpark Town Center by Best Buy.
We have a Camelbak Podium bottle for every registered rider. This is a $10 bottle if you buy it at a retail location!
If you have questions please call us at 801-205-6297 or 801-739-3161.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
We have had some calls about packet pickup.
We have four packet pickup dates for the July 17 Tour.
July 13 was at SBR Sports in Orem
July 14 is at Skyline Cycles in Odgen
July 15 is at Spin Cycle in Holladay in Salt Lake City
July 16 is at the Pearl Izumi Outlet Store at the Tanger Outlet Mall in Kimball Junction.
All packets will be at each location on the days listed. If you are unable to make one of the packet locations you may pickup your packet the morning of the event starting at 6:00am
Questions please call 801-739-3161 or 801-205-6297
We have four packet pickup dates for the July 17 Tour.
July 13 was at SBR Sports in Orem
July 14 is at Skyline Cycles in Odgen
July 15 is at Spin Cycle in Holladay in Salt Lake City
July 16 is at the Pearl Izumi Outlet Store at the Tanger Outlet Mall in Kimball Junction.
All packets will be at each location on the days listed. If you are unable to make one of the packet locations you may pickup your packet the morning of the event starting at 6:00am
Questions please call 801-739-3161 or 801-205-6297
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Greetings!
In this addition you will find information about the Tour de Park City. Information about registration, packet pick up, map and other information that will aid you as you prepare for the Tour de Park City.
Tour de Park City - "Fun Ride"
We have made some adjustments to the Tour de Park City "Fun Ride" please check out the link to MapMyRide to see the adjustments. You can also go to MapMyRide and search for Tour de Park City maps.
A few items to be aware of:
Packet Pick up will be July 13th through the 16th, from 5 to 7 PM at the following locations:
13th - SBR 149 West 400 North Orem, UT - (801)225.0076
14th - Skyline Cycle 834 Washington Blvd Ogden, UT
15th - Spin Cycle 4233 S. Highland Dr. Holiday, UT (801)277.2626
* 16th - Pearl Izumi Factory Outlet 6699 North Landmark Dr. (suite K-150) Park City, UT
Registration will close on July 15. Late registration will take place on the day of the event or at the registration pick up for an additional fee of $25.00. (Registration Packets will include a wavier, wrist band and list of rules and regulations) Participants must pick up packet information, and participants must sign the waiver. Wavier must be signed by the participant and no one else.
Sign up before you miss out on this great event. With a limit of 600 participants we are filling up fast. We are excited about this year and look forward to your participation.
In this addition you will find information about the Tour de Park City. Information about registration, packet pick up, map and other information that will aid you as you prepare for the Tour de Park City.
Tour de Park City - "Fun Ride"
We have made some adjustments to the Tour de Park City "Fun Ride" please check out the link to MapMyRide to see the adjustments. You can also go to MapMyRide and search for Tour de Park City maps.
A few items to be aware of:
Packet Pick up will be July 13th through the 16th, from 5 to 7 PM at the following locations:
13th - SBR 149 West 400 North Orem, UT - (801)225.0076
14th - Skyline Cycle 834 Washington Blvd Ogden, UT
15th - Spin Cycle 4233 S. Highland Dr. Holiday, UT (801)277.2626
* 16th - Pearl Izumi Factory Outlet 6699 North Landmark Dr. (suite K-150) Park City, UT
Registration will close on July 15. Late registration will take place on the day of the event or at the registration pick up for an additional fee of $25.00. (Registration Packets will include a wavier, wrist band and list of rules and regulations) Participants must pick up packet information, and participants must sign the waiver. Wavier must be signed by the participant and no one else.
Sign up before you miss out on this great event. With a limit of 600 participants we are filling up fast. We are excited about this year and look forward to your participation.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Maxxis is the official tire sponsor of the Tour de Park City. The Race and Super Century course travels over 5.75 miles of hardpack dirt. No we are not talking about a nasty gravel road. Each year Summit County applies a coating of magnesium chloride to the dirt section eliminating dust and 85% of the loose rocks.
This is still dirt though and riders in the past have flatted because they have ultra light race tires on their bikes.
We talked with the folks at Maxxis and they reccomend two tire options.
The first is the Columbiere.
The Columbiere is designed for the true road racer. The Columbiere’s slick design, with subtle siping, allows racers to cover ground in any conditions with plenty of confidence. 
Grooved slick design - front or rear
2-ply nylon breaker for increased puncture resistance
Pro road competition tire
Grooved slick design - front or rear
2-ply nylon breaker for increased puncture resistance
Pro road competition tire
The second tire is geared more for training but Rhett who is my partner in the Tour de Park City has put 6,000 miles on a set without a single flat!
The Re-Fuse is our second choice.
Maxxis' most popular training tire- providing excellent traction, durability and plenty of road miles in any condition. The Kevlar® belt and silkworm cap ply combine to provide a tire that Re-Fuses to puncture.
Diamond knurled slick design
Kevlar belt and silkworm cap for maximum puncture resistance
Training tire.
Diamond knurled slick design
Kevlar belt and silkworm cap for maximum puncture resistance
Training tire.
Either tire option will give you a solid tire that won't let you down when you hit the dirt section on the Tour de Park City course.
Here are the links to both tires:
Check out all the tires at www.maxxis.com
For those riding in the July 17 Tour the route is posted on Garmin Connect.
Here is the link:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37712606
Remember the Tour starts and finishes at Newpark Town Center in Kimball Junction just off of I-80 near Park City.
The tour is a great out and back route on some of Utah's least traveled roads. This is great for riders because you don't have to deal with as many cars. The tour has only three moderate hills to climb the rest of the course is pretty flat.
The route passes by three lakes and joins the historic Mormon Trail to East Canyon.
Remember we are only accepting 600 riders this year so register soon. Register at www.tourdeparkcity.com
Here is the link:
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/37712606
Remember the Tour starts and finishes at Newpark Town Center in Kimball Junction just off of I-80 near Park City.
The tour is a great out and back route on some of Utah's least traveled roads. This is great for riders because you don't have to deal with as many cars. The tour has only three moderate hills to climb the rest of the course is pretty flat.
The route passes by three lakes and joins the historic Mormon Trail to East Canyon.
Remember we are only accepting 600 riders this year so register soon. Register at www.tourdeparkcity.com
Monday, June 7, 2010
The Freebie item this year for everyone who rides either part of the Tour de park City is a custom printed Camelbak Podium Bottle. I love this bottles because you just pull it out and squirt. No lids to mess with.
If you haven't tried them I highly recommend it.Check out the full podium bottle line at
Aid Stations/Water Stops and Relay Exchange Points
This information is posted on the website also.
Location of Aid Stations for the SuperCentury & Race:
#1 – Location is at the Basin Road at mile marker 26.2 (Big Left Turn on Dirt Road)
#2 – Location is at the Recreation Center in Evanston, WY at mile marker 46.65(Top of the hill)
#3 – Location is at Bear River Camp site at mile marker 75.0
#4 – Location is at MooseHorn Camp site at mile marker 93.2
#5 – Location is at Samak outside of Kamas at mile marker 121.5
Additional Water Stop Only:
#1 – Mile Marker 60.65 at LDS Chapel
#2 – Mile Marker 89.6 at Butterfly Camp ground
Relay exchange points
5 person relay:
#1 – End of Dirt road section of event – Mile marker 29.50
#2 – At LDS Chapel – Mile marker 60.65
#3 – At Butterfly Camp ground – Mile marker 89.60
#4 – At Samak outside Kamas – Mile marker 121.50
4 person relay:
#1 – At mile marker 37.80
#2 – At Bear River Camp ground – Mile marker 75.0
#3 – At Provo Dot – Mile marker 111.2
3 person relay:
#1 – At mile marker 46.65
#2 – At Provo River Falls – Mile marker 99.88
2 person relay:
#1 – At Bear River Camp ground – Mile marker 75.0
Location of Aid Stations for the SuperCentury & Race:
#1 – Location is at the Basin Road at mile marker 26.2 (Big Left Turn on Dirt Road)
#2 – Location is at the Recreation Center in Evanston, WY at mile marker 46.65(Top of the hill)
#3 – Location is at Bear River Camp site at mile marker 75.0
#4 – Location is at MooseHorn Camp site at mile marker 93.2
#5 – Location is at Samak outside of Kamas at mile marker 121.5
Additional Water Stop Only:
#1 – Mile Marker 60.65 at LDS Chapel
#2 – Mile Marker 89.6 at Butterfly Camp ground
Relay exchange points
5 person relay:
#1 – End of Dirt road section of event – Mile marker 29.50
#2 – At LDS Chapel – Mile marker 60.65
#3 – At Butterfly Camp ground – Mile marker 89.60
#4 – At Samak outside Kamas – Mile marker 121.50
4 person relay:
#1 – At mile marker 37.80
#2 – At Bear River Camp ground – Mile marker 75.0
#3 – At Provo Dot – Mile marker 111.2
3 person relay:
#1 – At mile marker 46.65
#2 – At Provo River Falls – Mile marker 99.88
2 person relay:
#1 – At Bear River Camp ground – Mile marker 75.0
Race and Super Century Course on Garmin Connect
The Tour de Park City race and super century course is now posted on Garmin Connect. Garmin's site allows you to download the course directly to your Edge 305, 605, or 705 cycling gps units.
The link to the Tour de Park City Course is http://connect.garmin.com/activity/35992938
If you don't have an Edge you need one. These things give you all the cycling data you could ever dream of. My Edge 705 gives speed, cadence, heart rate, distance, altitude, calories burned, total elevation gain and loss, along with base maps, and a feature that allows you to ride against yourself on a previous course and a whole lot more.
The Edge 305 is pretty reasonable at about $300.
You can find more info at www.garmin.com
Happy Riding.
The link to the Tour de Park City Course is http://connect.garmin.com/activity/35992938
If you don't have an Edge you need one. These things give you all the cycling data you could ever dream of. My Edge 705 gives speed, cadence, heart rate, distance, altitude, calories burned, total elevation gain and loss, along with base maps, and a feature that allows you to ride against yourself on a previous course and a whole lot more.
The Edge 305 is pretty reasonable at about $300.
You can find more info at www.garmin.com
Happy Riding.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Today we sent out an email introducing the new start/finish location for the Tour de Park City. Due to circumstances out of our control we had to move the venue from the Canyons to Coalville Utah.
This change shortens the Tour de Park City Race and Super Century Tour by about 25 miles. The new distance is about 145 miles. More importantly it eliminates a lot of the complications due in getting to and from Park City. The result is the event will be much safer and more friendly to racing and and will make the event more accessible to more cyclists.
The other great part is from Kamas to Coalville it's downhill with a tail wind making the last 20 miles fairly easy after a pretty difficult 125 miles.
The new maps and information about registration can be found on www.tourdeparkcity.com
This change shortens the Tour de Park City Race and Super Century Tour by about 25 miles. The new distance is about 145 miles. More importantly it eliminates a lot of the complications due in getting to and from Park City. The result is the event will be much safer and more friendly to racing and and will make the event more accessible to more cyclists.
The other great part is from Kamas to Coalville it's downhill with a tail wind making the last 20 miles fairly easy after a pretty difficult 125 miles.
The new maps and information about registration can be found on www.tourdeparkcity.com
Monday, May 3, 2010
Energy Gel Recipe
I found and am using a new energy gel recipe you can make yourself. It tastes great and works better than any gel you can buy. You can find the recipe on
http://www.originnutrition.com/2009/07/energy-gel-athletes/
You can add additional ingredients to adjust the taste to your preference.
http://www.originnutrition.com/2009/07/energy-gel-athletes/
You can add additional ingredients to adjust the taste to your preference.
Tour de Park City Blog
The TDPC blog will function along with Twitter as the place to get the most up to date information regarding the Tour de Park City. Look for Training Tips, Route information, Sponsor incentives, Lodging deals, etc.......
The Blog will be updated a couple times a week.
Happy Riding
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