Frozen Hog Race 08

UtahMountainBiking.com presents...

Sixth Annual	Frozen Hog!	2008
	Winter Mountain Bike Race at Lambert Park

T-shirt, Prizes, Swag, Fun in the Snow,
and Crazy-Biker Bragging Rights
- funds raised go towards trail development -

9 a.m. Saturday February 2, 2008
(Groundhog Day!)
Lambert Park, Alpine UT

Location: Lambert Park sits on the border of the national forest on the east bench of Alpine Utah. Terrain is hillside slopes with patches of oak, maple, and cedar. The Frozen Hog was Utah's first ice-and-snow bike race, and it gets better every year! The main race loop will be flagged for pre-riding at least two weeks before the race. (Please see the "Race Map" page for directions.)
Amenities: The Bowery Pavilion has picnic tables, and it will be wrapped with plastic sheeting to create a warm and dry environment. There's a bathroom on-site. We'll bring a water jug. Nearest lodging is in American Fork or Lehi, about 10 miles away.

[ Map and description of the planned 2008 course ] [ LamboCam Page ]

Check-in: Bowery Pavilion (see map) in Lambert Park, beginning at 8 am. Pre-race briefing at 8:50. Parking at the Bowery will be limited to available space. Overflow parking is available at the Rodeo Grounds, connected via a short trail or by gravel road.
Race course: First, there's a "shakeout" climb on doubletrack around a short loop, descending back past the Bowery. Then we hit the main race loop. Most of the loop is singletrack, with three pieces of doubletrack (including both climbing sections) to make passing easier. (Lap = about 3.2 miles for Sports, 3.7 miles for Experts.) This year, we have approval for a "split course" that adds a tough upper-mountain adventure for the Experts. Some race groups may be combined (rather a separate start for each category) to get everyone on the trail quickly. For example, last year the entire Expert division started as a single group. Starting groups will go 1 or 2 minutes apart. The trails selected for the race may change based on conditions. (Note: the race will go on -- rain, mud, snow, or whatever -- but if the singletrack trail surface is muddy, the race will move to a doubletrack loop. If snow is too deep for the average rider, we'll pack and/or shovel the trails by hand before the race!) Watch the "LamboCam" page for daily photos of the race course, beginning about 10 days before the race.
Entry fee: $25 pre-registered ($35 day-of-race). Includes Frozen Hog t-shirt, swag, winner's ribbons, prize drawing, bragging rights as a crazy biker. Register on-line, or call 801-653-2689 (9-5 M-F) with your charge card information, or mail registration to: Utah Mountain Biking, 169 W Main St, Lehi, UT 84043. Pre-registration strongly encouraged. Due to the winter conditions and location we must limit the number of racers. For winners prizes and merchandise drawing following the race, you must be present to win.
Benefit Raffle: This year we'll be raffling off a Marin Hamilton 29er Singlespeed bike (MSRP $415, click >HERE< for photo) thanks to Richard Williams and Racer's Cycle Service. Proceeds will be donated to the Huntsman Cancer Institute in honor of Susan Nelson (wife of "fat cyclist" Eldon Nelson). If you're planning to race the Frozen Hog, you will be given an opportunity to buy a raffle ticket during the registration process. If you're not planning to race but will be attending the Frozen Hog, or if you have already registered and would like to buy additional raffle tickets, you can buy raffle tickets online >HERE<. You can also buy tickets at the event. You may enter as many raffle tickets into the drawing as you like. Tickets are $10 each. You must be present to win the bike.
Glory: Joaquim Hailer of Zazoosh.com will be snapping racer action photos. Remember your racer number so you can find your photo more quickly, and visit the site a few days after the race to buy a great memory.
AWARDS: Individual awards for racing categories, grand champion award for the fastest expert rider, and 4-person team competitions, as listed below. The award ceremony will be held immediately after the race. A merchandise drawing follows the awards. (While waiting for your awards, get cozy warm in the Bowery Pavilion. We'll wrap the thing in plastic and make it toasty with giant propane heaters.)

Division Awards: 1st through 3rd receive ribbons plus merchandise prizes.

Expert Men (Shakeout + 2 Big Laps, 8.5 miles)	--	18-29	30-39	40+
Expert Women (Shakeout + 2 Big Laps, 8.5 miles)	all ages	--	--	--
Sport Men (Shakeout + 2 Laps, 7.2 miles)	13-17	18-29	30-39	40+
Sport Women (Shakeout + 2 Laps, 7.2 miles)	13-17	18-29	30+	--
Singlespeed (Shakeout + 2 Laps, 7.2 miles)	all ages	--	--	--
Men 50-plus (Ride Sport distance)	--	--	--	--
12 & under (Short Laps, approx 1.5 miles)	--	--	--	--

Overall Champion: The fastest Expert-class racer receives a special award. In 2007, this was a motel stay in Moab.
Team Competition: Any four racers can form a team. (There is no extra fee; only extra prizes.) Give yourself a team name and identify the other 3 racers on your team. The winning team is the one with the highest point total, and gets possession of the "traveling trophy" for one year.

4-person Teams
     points awarded
     to individual riders
     to make team total

Expert Men/Women
1st = 10 points
2nd = 7 points
3rd = 4 points

Sport Men/Women
1st = 7 points
2nd = 4 points
3rd = 2 points

Singlespeed
1st = 7 points
2nd = 4 points
3rd = 2 points

12-and-under
1st = 6 points
2nd = 4 points
3rd = 2 points

          Registration status: Registration opens January 2 for 2008 race. Limited to total 150 racers.
               Mail-in registrations may be posted earlier, but will be accepted only until the "cap" of 150 racers is reached.
               We reserve the right to accept "VIP" riders on a case-by-case basis beyond 150. (Contact us.)
          Current available racer slots: about 30. No one will be turned away.
          On-line registration closed! You can register 8 am at the race site.
          Announcements:
          (1) This year the course features a more-difficult section on the upper mountain, for expert-class riders only.
          (2) Because 12-and-under racers are not on the main race loop, they do NOT apply to the 150-racer limit.
          (3) 12-and-unders may register day-of-race for $25.

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Getting there: Drive into Alpine. Go straight through the roundabout (continue north). When you come to the stop sign, turn right (east) onto 200 North. Drive to the next stop sign. Turn left (north) onto 200 East. 200 East will become Grove Drive. Go 2 miles north on Grove Drive. When the road hits a T intersection, fork right across the river, then fork right again. 100 yards later, the road to the Bowery heads uphill on the left.

NOTICE! With cold weather predicted, you're welcome
to pre-ride the trail Friday afternoon. See you there.

The fine print: You must wear a helmet to participate. Winter riding is inherently dangerous. This is a challenging race on slippery surfaces near rocks and trees. You are the sole person responsible to determine if you are skilled enough and healthy enough to participate in this race. You must ride in control at all times. By registering for this race, you have agreed that we're not liable if you should injure or kill yourself, break equipment, or suffer medical illness or injury from exposure to cold temperatures.

Sponsors and race volunteers: Contact Mike at UtahMountainBiking 801-653-2689