A lot of us started mountain biking for exercise, fresh air, the wind in our helmet, and a rush of adrenaline. Somewhere along the way, we decided to push ourselves harder. Now, you’re staring down an entry to Park City Point 2 Point. To race your best, let alone complete the 75 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing, you can’t just exercise. You need to train. What does “training” … Read More
Are You Ready, Are You Fit Enough?
Here are some thoughts from our strength and Fitness Partner, Off The Mountain, and Sarah Kaufmann of K Cycling Coaching. These are two sections of content and thinking: the first focuses on your back (from Off the Mountain), and the second focuses more on fitness (K Cycling). Joint 2 JointHow to Train Your Spine for 75 Miles of Singletrack by Off the Mountain. At Off The Mountain, … Read More
8 Weeks Out, What are you Doing?
Prepared by, Sarah Kaufmann, of K Cycling Coaching. Some fantastic insights to preparing for the Park City Point 2 Point. We are eight weeks out from the P2P and into final prep for the race. The snow is melting out almost the entire course, and, if you are local, now is a great time to be using your long rides to get familiar with the trails. There are lots of things to be nervous about on race … Read More
2022 Point 2 Point was a Cooker!
This year's Park City Point 2 Point was a hot one, certainly one of the top 3 hottest event days we've seen over the last 14 years. The temperatures crept into the low 90s, and the trails were dry; thankfully, a few weeks prior to race day, we had some rain activity, so the trails were in good condition. The 2022 event sold out in 30 minutes, seems the Park City trials still have the same allure … Read More
2017 Point 2 Point – New Finish Area!
The Park City Point 2 Point is super excited to announce a new finishing area for 2017. Through generous cooperation with Utah Olympic Park, Snyderville Basin Recreation District, and last but not least, Skullcandy; we will be finishing on the Millennium Trail right in front of the new Skullcandy World Headquarters. More details will unfold regarding the finish area in the coming weeks, but … Read More
2016 Park City Point 2 Point Continues to Challenge…and Reward
In it’s 8th year the Park City Point 2 Point continues to establish itself as a favorite of racers throughout the country. Over 75 miles, the P2P circumnavigates the resort town of Park City, Utah, while traversing the Wasatch mountains and the two world-class ski resorts of Deer Valley and Park City Mountain. A classic fall scene greeted the riders as the maples of the Wasatch range speckled … Read More
Mid Summer P2P Update 2015
I hope everyone is having a great summer on the bike so far! The Crusher in the Tushar is in the books for 2015, time to start revving up the P2P engines. This years course is going to sick...some slight, but very rad, tweaks will make this year event one not to miss. And speaking of not missing...holy smokes, the Open Women category is starting to heat up and you'll want to be at the finish … Read More
The SRAM Enduro Challenge!
Presented by SRAM Everyone entered in the P2P will get a time for the Enduro section and is automatically participating! The segment will be from the top of T. & G. Trail and finish on the new Sam’s Trail (See Map Below). There will have timing mats at the top and bottom of the section clearly identified with SRAM banners, it’s guaranteed to spice things up the 2014 event. The best … Read More
2013 Open Classes Report – Grant and Dong Top Podium
Alex Grant Takes a Dramatic Win in Park City with Local Speedster Evelyn Dong Taking the Women’s Event With none of the thunderstorms that plagued last year’s Park City Point 2 Point, riders were treated to a near-perfect day of mild temperatures, sunny skies, and prime trail conditions. Rains throughout the week had dampened the trails preparing the perfect treat for the 350 hardy riders … Read More
FREE Entry Available to a Good Home!
Dead Serious...here is the deal, R. Scott Tedro, President of Sho-Air and team owner of Team Sho-Air Cannondale) purchased an entry that the Kenda Pro MTB Team auctioned off last week. Tedro paid over $200 for the entry and wants to pass it on to a "deserving" individual - somebody with a really good story as to why they want to race the Park City Point 2 Point. If you think you fit-the-bill, … Read More