SOUTH
FORK of Provo Canyon:
Starting elevation: 5,224', finish elevation: 5,886', difference: 663'
higher at the finish line. There are only a few very short downhill
sections with a max decline of -2.9%.
Strava records:
Female: Marci Kimball 16:10 (15.6 mph, Aug 2013) Male: Chase Plnkham 12:44
(19.8 mph, May 2012)The TODDLER distance will be a safe, short ride for young kids near the parking area of Vivian Park. A parent/adult is required to watch the child to ensure a fun and safe experience.
The SPRINT distance will be 1.2 miles to the big pullout. Then you will ride back for a total of 2.4 miles.
The INTERMEDIATE distance will be 1.6 miles and finish at the south end of South Fork Park parking lot.
The ENDURANCE distance will be 3.2 miles and will end at Big Springs park. Then you will coast back for a total of 6.4 miles.
The ULTRA distance will be 4.2 miles uphill and finish at the Trefoil Ranch sign at about 5886'. Then you will ride back for a total of 8.4 miles.
You can then cool down by riding carefully down to Vivian Park (there are up to 11% grades so please use caution). Please follow the posted speed limit of 25 mph riding back down the South Fork canyon after you finish.
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Registration (12:30-12:55 pm) and the start (1:00 pm) will be at Vivian Park in Provo Canyon. The timed ride will go up the South Fork road with a starting elevation of 5224' Choose your distance:
The TODDLER distance will be a safe, short ride for young kids near the parking area of Vivian Park. A parent/adult is required to watch the child to ensure a fun and safe experience.
The SPRINT distance will be 1.2 miles to the big pullout. Then you will ride back for a total of 2.4 miles. The road is generally plowed from snow during the winter, although some snow or ice may be in patches less than a quarter of an inch deep.
The INTERMEDIATE distance will be 1.6 miles and finish at the south end of South Fork Park parking lot. Then you will ride back for a total of 3.2 miles. The road is generally plowed from snow during the winter, although some snow or ice may be in patches less than half an inch deep.
The ENDURANCE distance will be 3.2 miles and will end at Big Springs park. Then you will coast back for a total of 6.4 miles. The road is generally plowed from snow during the winter, although some snow or ice may be in patches less than half an inch deep.
The ULTRA distance will be 4.2 miles uphill and finish at the Trefoil Ranch sign at about 5886'. Then you will ride back for a total of 8.4 miles. The road is generally plowed from snow during the winter, although some snow or ice may be in patches less than half an inch deep.
Please follow the posted speed limit of 25 mph riding back down the South Fork canyon after you finish.
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The weather forecast changes constantly, but expect temperatures to be 20-35 degrees, with possible snow showers, and wind. The first mile is usually shaded this time of year creating colder conditions. Smooth tires not recommended. Tires with traction recommended, such as mountain and fat bikes for ice and snow on the asphalt road.
Recommended clothing: for the uphill, you will get warm quickly with the exertion, so wear layers. Thick Marino wool socks, tights, long-sleeves with high neck lines, thick gloves, an ear warmer, helmet. For the downhill you will cool down quickly with the windchill and no exercise coasting back, so bring a back pack with a warm thick jacket or coat, bar mitts, ski mask, ski goggles, and snow pants, particularly if you are doing the Endurance event since you will be at higher elevations and have a longer coast to the finish.
More info at the facebook group "Uphill Cycling Series" and www.uphillcyclingseries.bl
