ONE OF THE MOST SCENIC DESERT COURSES
The race will utilize much of the well renowned Jem Trail, which is a rider favorite in Utah for its fast, flowing nature, as well as sections of the Cryptobiotic and Hurricane Cliffs trails all linked together with some sections of BLM dirt road for an 8.5 mile lap of ripping terrain.
New for 2023, Gravel Categories. Same course, same time, but with drop bars!
RACE RESULTS NOW AVAILABLE
LAP DISTANCE
8.5 MILES
ELEVATION GAIN
550 fEEt
Course Map
lil' shredders COURSE MAP
Shredders Course Map
RACE Info
REGISTRATION
ADVANCE REGISTRATION ENDS 4/13/2023 at 11pm.
Elite Men and Women - $65Other Adult - $60
Junior Men and Women - $50
Shredders - $30, Lil' Shredders: $20
ONLINE LATE REGISTRATION ENDS 4/22/2023 AT 6AM.
Anyone can register in person until the event starts.
Elite Men and Women - $75Other Adult - $70
Junior Men and Women - $65
Shredders - $40, Lil' Shredders: $30
FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 2023: IN PERSON-LATE REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Red Rock Bicycle Co.
Corner of 100 S and Bluff St.
St. George, UT
**The race starts early, If possible, please pick your packet up on Friday.*
SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2023
1st Wave - 6:00 am to 7:00 am
2nd Wave - 8:00-9:00 AM
Packet pick-up on race morning will be right next to the starting line.
Start Time / Distance
Wave 1
| Start Time | Category | Lap(s) | Distance* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 a.m. | Lil' Shredders (9 and Under) | 1 | 1.2 miles |
| 7:17 a.m. | Shredder Boys (Up to 12) | 2 | 5.4 miles |
| 7:19 a.m. | Shredder Girls (Up to 12) | 2 | 5.4 miles |
| 7:30 a.m. 7:32 a.m. | JV Boys Wave 1 Wave 2 | 2 | 16 miles |
| 7:34 a.m. 7:36 a.m. | Fresh/Soph Boys Wave 1 Wave 2 | 2 | 16 miles |
| 7:38 a.m. | JV Girls | 2 | 16 miles |
| 7:40 a.m. | Novice Men | 2 | 16 miles |
| 7:42 a.m. | Fresh/Soph Girls | 2 | 16 miles |
| 7:44 a.m. | Sport Women Open | 2 | 16 miles |
| 7:46 a.m. | Sport Women 40+ | 2 | 16 miles |
| 7:51 a.m. | JH Boys | 1 | 8 miles |
| 7:53 a.m. | JH Girls | 1 | 8 miles |
| 7:55 a.m. | Novice Women | 1 | 8 miles |
Wave 2
| Start Time | Category | Lap(s) | Distance* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:15 a.m. | Elite Men | 4 | 32 miles |
| 9:17 a.m. | Expert Men (Open) | 3 | 24 miles |
| 9:19 a.m. | Expert Men (40-49) | 3 | 24 miles |
| 9:21 a.m. | Gravel Men (Open) | 3 | 24 miles |
| 9:23 a.m. | Expert Men (50-59) | 3 | 24 miles |
| 9:25 a.m. | Elite Women | 3 | 24 miles |
| 9:30 a.m. 9:32 a.m. | Varsity Boys Wave 1 Wave 2 | 3 | 24 miles |
| 9:34 a.m. | Gravel Women (Open) | 3 | 24 miles |
| 9:36 a.m. | Singlespeed | 2 | 16 miles |
| 9:38 a.m. | Varsity Girls | 2 | 16 miles |
| 9:40 a.m. | Expert Women Open | 2 | 16 miles |
| 9:42 a.m. | Expert Women 40+ | 2 | 16 miles |
| 9:44 a.m. | Expert Men (60+) | 2 | 16 miles |
| 9:46 a.m. | Sport Men Open | 2 | 16 miles |
| 9:48 a.m. | Sport Men (35-49) | 2 | 16 miles |
| 9:50 a.m. | Sport Men (50+) | 2 | 16 miles |
| *Lap distance subject to change. **If there are less than 10 racers in each category, categories may be combined. | |||
Race Day
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 6-7 am | 1st Wave Check In, Registration, Packet Pickup |
| 7:15 am | 1st Wave Races Start (See the "start/distances" tab for specific category time) |
| 8-9 am | 2nd Wave Check In, Registration, Packet Pickup |
| 9:15 am | 2nd Wave Races Start (See the "start/distances" tab for specific category time) |
Directions
Head North on I-15 out of St. George.
Take the Hurricane Exit #16
Take UT-9 into Hurricane and continue to La Verkin.
Turn right to stay on UT-9 headed toward Zion National Park.
From the right hand turn, it is 4.9 miles to Sheep Bridge Road.
Turn right onto Sheep Bridge.
Follow Sheep Bridge Road to the venue.
Accomodations
Camping
On-site Camping Available
Kolob BLM Campground
Amenities include:- Tent Camping
- Water
- Pets Welcome
Hotels
There are convenient La Quinta and Best Western hotels in Hurricane, and nearby St. George has many hotels and other places of accomodation near the race course. For more options, please see the St. George Area Tourism OfficeCOURSE TIPS FROM PRO-RIDER: JUSTIN LINDINE
COURSE OVERVIEW
The I-Cup series is heading south to Hurricane UT for round two of its 2018 calendar and this all-new course will likely be scorching fast! The race will utilize much of the well renowned Jem Trail, which is a rider favorite in Utah for its fast, flowing nature, as well as sections of the Cryptobiotic and Hurricane Cliffs trails all linked together with some section of BLM dirt road for an 8.5 mile lap of ripping terrain.
Justin Lindine has been racing at the elite national level for over 12 years now spanning the disciplines of XC mountain biking, Cyclocross and Road. He got his start racing for the Windham Mountain Outfitters junior development team, then moved on to race for Targetraining, BikeReg.com/Cannondale, Joe's Garage, Redline Factory, and most recently Apex/NBX/Trek. Currently Justin races mtb in the spring and summer and cyclocross in the fall and winter. He's had 9 elite UCI cyclocross wins in his career, as well as being a two time winner of the Tran-Sylvania Epic Mtb Stage Race, True Grit 50, Wasatch Back 50, and The I-Cup Thaw Massacre. He's participated in the ABSA Cape Epic mtb stage race, widely recognized as the "Tour de France" of mountain biking, where he finished 9th on one of the stages. He's also won a number of gravel races including The Barry Roubaix and Paris to Ancaster. In addition to his title sponsors for 2017, Justin is excited to work with many awesome partnering sponsors including; Vittoria tires, Hyperthreads clothing, ProGold lubricants and cleaning products, TOGS, and Reynolds wheels. This season he'll be competing in a mix of endurance XC events as well as two mtb stage races and the Intermountain Cup Series.