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Cactus Hugger

All New Course!

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Online Registration
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Registration ends April 3rd at 6pm!
Saturday April 7th, 2012

Event Itinerary

Friday, April 6th:

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Red Rock Bicycle Co
Corner of 100 S and Bluff St
St. George, UT
Map to Red Rock Bicycle

Saturday, April 7th:

spacer 8:00am to 10:00am – Packet Pickup
spacer 9:45am – Racer Meeting for Beginners
spacer 10:00am – Beginner Cross Country Race Start
spacer 11:45am – Racer Meeting for Pro/Expert/Sport
spacer 12:00pm – Pro/Expert/Sport Race Start

Green Valley Raceway
End of Canyon View Drive
St. George, UT
Map to Green Valley Raceway

spacer Please call Margaret with any questions:
435.229.6251

Prices

• Beginner – Expert on or before April 1st $34 – After the 1st $40

• Pro Men/Women on or before April 1st $43 – After the 1st $49

• 12 and Younger on or before April 1st – After the 1st $28

• Register Online with NO REGISTRATION FEES!

Course

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spacer Sport (Cat. 2) = 2 laps
spacer Expert (Cat. 1) = 3 laps
spacer Pro= 4 laps
spacer Clydesdale = 2 laps.

• Download Google Earth Course Map
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• Download Garmin Training Center Map
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• View Course Mile Map Online

Preferred Hotel

Best Western Abbey Inn
1129 S. Bluff Street
St. George, Utah 84770
Fax: 435-652-5950
Phone: 435-652-1234
Toll Free: 888-222-3946
Website: www.bwabbeyinn.com

Event Information

Race Results

Welcome to the Red Rock Cactus Hugger located in St. George, Utah on an all new course in the Green Valley Raceway. This race takes place in Southwestern Utah where the sun shines more than 300 days a year and is well known for its variety of unique and challenging mountain bike trails.

• We are proud to be the second stop on the Intermountain Cup Series
• Plenty of undeveloped on-site camping is available.
• Pre-riding is available year-round
• Enjoy perfect spring riding temperatures in scenic Southern Utah
• 6 Mile Loop with 650 vertical feet
• You will receive a unique Red Rock Cactus Hugger Shirt with your registration

FAQ

Q: What is the weather like in April?

A: The average high is in the High 70′s with a low in the high 40′s. Mornings can be cool but it warms up fast. However, it is not uncommon for a day to reach close to 90 or even stay in the 50′s so be sure to watch the weather.

Q: Will there be a photographer on the course?

A: Yes, we will be providing a photography service. More information will be available as we get closer to the event.

Q: I am interested in the entire series, where can I get more information on the Intermountain Cup?

A: You can get more information directly from the Intermountain Cup website. Be sure to check out all of the races in the series!

Q: I’ve never raced before. Can anyone race?

A: Yes! Mountain bike racing is an extremely social sport and very accepting of beginners. Experience and expensive bikes are not required. Just a mountain bike with knobby tires and a helmet and your in business.

Q: Is the course relatively flat?

A: NO! This is an area of extremes, plan on climbing. Although you may not climb more than 750 feet per lap the climbs are steep.

Q: Will there be a photographer on the course?

A: Yes, we will be providing a photography service. Ellis Pro Photography will be providing on site photography services as well as pay per print services for after the event.

Ride Images


Area Info

The Southern Utah climate features bright sunshine, small annual precipitation, clean air and a wide daily temperature range. The St. George area is known for it’s many golf courses and mild winters however it is quickly becoming a hot spot for its diverse selection of outdoor activities. Cycling has taken hold in this once sleepy retirement community and has now become a vital form of tourism as can be seen by the many road races, centuries, gran fondos, mountain bike races, and triathlons. Outside of cycling there is also hiking, climbing, golfing, and swimming. Top off your vacation with a spa treatment at one of the many spas or a quick drive to nearby Las Vegas. This is a great event to bring the whole family!

Race Sponsors

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Cancellation Policy

Here at SpinGeeks we know that plans change, either intentionally or due to issues out of your control. With this in mind, we have no questions asked cancellation policy as long as the following criteria are met:

• Registrations must have been made online (mail in registrations are non-refundable).
• Cancellation requests must be made no less than 15 days before event date (no exceptions).

SpinGeeks events will not be cancelled due to weather unless the event director feels that riders safety is in jeopardy. If an event is cancelled due to extreme weather, riders will be given a 25% off coupon for any future SpinGeeks event within 12 months. Extreme weather is rare in Southern Utah and does not include rain, wind, cold, or heat. We’re thinking more in the line of ice storms or volcanoes erupting.

Any rider that registers for an event that has been cancelled by SpinGeeks ahead of the event date will be receive a 100% refund.

Transferring registrations to other riders is not allowed at this time.

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