Road Construction affects the outbound course this year – Leaving Lehi we take part of the oldest ULCER route on record to bypass massive work on MillPond road. This detour actually has more sweeping turns that should improve the flow of the route .
Two other course changes are in the works, where a short turn early eliminates several sharp turns and two tight round-abouts that followed on last year’s course. Milled road surfaces (ala Paris Roubaix) forced a look at other options here and once again, this should allow for a smoother transition to open roads.
Pending local police department approvals – the tire killer tracks have been eliminated south of Springville at mile 38 – a re-route of the course at that point eliminates the crossings at Mapleton and the really bad crossing west of Spanish Fork
Rest Stops — the mid level route is dropping closer to 60 miles with a relocation of the 60 mile turnaround within the Provo city limits. A short loop to re-direct the 60 mile riders and that course is re-traced back to the start/finish. Lunch for the long course moves up to Lincoln Beach at approximately mile 50, with water stops occurring every 10- 14 miles thereafter for the remainder of the 111 mile course.
Course profile: The Garmin doesn't lie.
There is a total vertical gain of 741 feet by mile 36 at 400 S in Springville. Amazing on a flat fast course. From mile 36 to mile 50 a gain of only 137 vertical additional. The rollers around the lake to Genola Goshen and Elberta add another 800 feet . From mile 72 in Elberta at US 6 northward to Saratoga adds 399 vertical at mile 102 and only another 65 feet to the finish.
- Packet Pickup/Continental Breakfast begins at 6:00AM (No Day Of Registration)
- Team starts begin at 7:00 am
- General start at 8:00 am
- The ride will begin and end at the Electric Park Pavilion at Thanksgiving Point
- Riders on the Epic Century Course will travel through Lehi, American Fork and make their way to Utah Lake traveling clockwise around the lake and back to the pavilion at Electric Park.
- Lunch will be served on course for all riders.
Plan on Stick'n Around!
COOL down after this hot ride Lots of Shade, beverage and food followed by entertainment, vendor booths, activities and contests.
Packet Pickup:
REI: 10600 S. 230 W. at SouthTowne Mall
Wed August 5th, from 5-8pm
Electric Park at Thanksgiving Point
Friday August 7th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Note: Limited Edition ULCER 2009 Jerseys will be available for purchase (While supplies last)
- REQUIRED HELMET Hard shell or ANSI/SNELL approved helmet
- A road (or mountain) bike in GOOD working order
- Clothing appropriate for the weather and riding conditions
- 2 water bottles or "bladder bag"
- Sunscreen
- Spare tube and/or tire patch kit and related tools
- A good attitude ready for fun
- NO iPods, MP3 Players or cell phones while riding. Remember, you're here to ride with a group, try talking to your fellow riders instead.
In Utah, a bicycle is considered a vehicle. Persons may not ride more than two abreast, and there are areas where you must ride single file. You must obey all the rules of the road, control speed and signal your intentions before hand. Be courteous to other riders and vehicles.
Technical support is provided, but we recommend that you carry a tire patch kit or spare tube and frame pump (at a minimum) as well as two water bottles. There are well-stocked rest stops throughout the route. Stops include water, glycogen replacement drinks, carb replacement (e.g., fruit, crackers, nutrition bars, candy, etc.) Lunch will be provided.
The Utah County Convention and Visitors Bureau Welcomes ULCER Riders to Utah County.
Campgrounds Near Thanksgiving Point
| Name | Street Address | City | Phone | Type | Web Address (URL) |
| KOA Campground | 320 N. 2050 W. | Provo | 801-375-2994 | Private | KOA Campground |
| Lakeside RV Campground | 320 N. 2050 W. | Provo | 801-373-5267 | Private | Lakeside RV Campground |
| Utah Lake State Park | 4400 West Center St. | Provo | 877-322-3770 | State | Utah Lake State Park |
| Altamont | 14 miles NE on Hwy 92 | Pleasant Grove | 877-444-6777 | National | Altamont |
| Granite Flat | 14.1 miles NE on Hwy 92 | Pleasant Grove | 877-444-6777 | National | Granite Flat |
| Little Mill | Hwy 92- AF Canyon | Pleasant Grove | 877-444-6777 | National | Little Mill |
| North Mill | 14.1 miles NE on Hwy 92 | Pleasant Grove | 877-444-6777 | National | North Mill |
| Timpooneke | 14.1 miles NE off Hwy 92 | Pleasant Grove | 877-444-6777 | National | Timpooneke |
| Nunn's Park | 3.3 miles up Provo Canyon | Provo | 801-851-8640 | County | Nunn's Park |
| Willow Park | 9800 W 8570 N. | Lehi | 801-851-8640 | County | Willow Park |
Directions
Drive I-15 to Exit 284. Drive west on SR 92 to the light at Thanksgiving Way. Turn left. Drive 0.7 miles and turn right at the large Thanksgiving Point freeway marquee. Follow the signs to parking.
Contact
Email: ulcer@bccutah.org
