Intermountain Cup Race Journal

Race recaps, athlete spotlights, and mountain biking insights from the Intermountain Cup community.

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Build for Elevation at Brian Head Odyssey
Mar 18, 20265 mins read
Racing Tips & TrainingAdventure & Inspiration

Build for Elevation at Brian Head Odyssey

The 2 MUST DO races to prepare for the demands of Brian Head Odyssey. Save 10% on your registration when you sign up for all three races.

ICUP Team
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Build the Skills to Conquer the Gooseberry Epic
Mar 17, 20264 mins read
Racing Tips & TrainingAdventure & Inspiration

Build the Skills to Conquer the Gooseberry Epic

Use these 2 cross country races to build the skills needed to take on ICUP's most technically demanding endurance race. Save 10% on your registration when you sign up for all three races.

ICUP Team
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The Smartest Way to Prepare for the Wasatch 50
Mar 14, 20265 mins read
Racing Tips & TrainingAdventure & Inspiration

The Smartest Way to Prepare for the Wasatch 50

A simple 2-race progression that builds the fitness and skills you’ll need on race day. SAVE 10% when you register for all three races.

ICUP Team
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How to Choose the Right Mountain Bike Race Category (Novice to Elite Guide)
Feb 09, 20265 mins read
Racing Tips & Training

How to Choose the Right Mountain Bike Race Category (Novice to Elite Guide)

Choosing the right mountain bike race category can feel intimidating. Should you race Novice or Sport? Are you ready for Expert? What if you move up and struggle? If you're asking yourself how to choose the right MTB race division, you're not alone.

ICUP Team
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How To Choose Tires For Every ICUP Race
Jan 16, 20265 mins read
Racing Tips & TrainingTech & Gear

How To Choose Tires For Every ICUP Race

Learn how to choose the best mountain bike tires for rocky, flowing, and endurance race terrain. Practical tire advice for every ICUP race.

ICUP Team
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This Is Your Year – Because You Keep Showing Up
Dec 27, 20255 mins read
Racing Tips & Training

This Is Your Year – Because You Keep Showing Up

The riders who get fitter, stronger, and more confident aren’t always those who train perfectly. The reality is, those who reach their goals are those who keep showing up — imperfectly — consistently over time.

ICUP Team
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More Than a Ride: Why the Mountain Bike Community Feels Like Home
Dec 15, 20254 mins read
Community & Rider Stories

More Than a Ride: Why the Mountain Bike Community Feels Like Home

There’s something special about the mountain bike community—something that goes far beyond bikes, races, or even finish lines. Want to know what the special secret is?

ICUP Team
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Finding the Perfect First Race in the Intermountain Cup Racing Series
Oct 06, 20253 mins read
Racing Tips & Training

Finding the Perfect First Race in the Intermountain Cup Racing Series

Discover Utah’s premier mountain bike series, where every rider can find their perfect challenge—whether it’s fast-flowing singletrack, rugged technical terrain, or high-altitude alpine climbs.

ICUP Team
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