Blackstrap Biter MTB XC Race 2012 @ Blackstrap (Saskatchewan Cup) #1

Sunday June 24th, I finished 9th place out of 21 in Sport Men Results It took me 1hr 35mins and was 3 laps for a total of 18 Kms. Lap #1=34mins, Lap #2=32mins Lap #3=29mins. My average heart rate was 184 and max was 201. I earned 105 Saskatchewan cup points but dont get awarded them in the series standings because I am out of province. There was an up hill finish and I was in a sprint and I got in three seconds ahead of 10th place. This race was located @ Blackstrap provincial park, it has Blackstrap lake, a ski hill for down hill and lots of X-Country skiing trails. It is 30mins from my hometown Saskatoon. If you think it is all flat here then you are wrong because this course had lots of longer climbs mixed with tight single track trails and a few wide open double track trails. It was 26 deg c. This was my first race in Sport. A huge thanks to Northern Bush Rastas & Bruce's Cycle Works for putting on a fun bike race, and the BBQ was so good. A big thanks for my uncle and family friend for comming to cheer me on and take some pics.



Hill climb lap #2


Feed zone on lap #3


Ah hydration


Cookies being handed out on hill climb







June 2012 Training

Saturday 30th, MTB ride @ Terwillegar for 2hrs. Average heart rate=149 max=187. Kms 31

Thursday 28th, MTB ride @ SunRidge ski hill with Mud Sweat & Gears for 1hr 30mins did the Perogy course. Average heart rate=149 max=190. Kms 17

Monday 25th, MTB ride in the Saskatoon river valley trails for 1hr 40mins, Kms 18

Thursday 21st, MTB inter club ride with Red Bike and United Cycle @ Kinsmen for 2hrs 30mins. Kms 28

Sunday 17th, MTB ride @ Terwillegar with my parents for 2hrs. Kms 23

Saturday 16th,  MTB ride from Terwillegar to Kinsmen for 3hrs 10mins. Average heart rate =154 Max=193, Kms 46

Thursday 14th, Road ride @ Colchester Hall for 1hr, Average heart rate =151 Max=185, Kms 28

Tuesday 12th, MTB ride in MillWoods for 1hr 30mins, Kms 17

Sunday 10th,  MTB ride from Canmore up the mountain to the gravel road to Spray Lakes for 1hr 30mins. Kms 20 

Sunday 3rd, Road ride @ Colchester Hall for 2hrs 10mins, Average heart rate =140 Max=172, Kms 56