After a few years of heavy run-your-bike snow, the 2012 Frozen Hog had only patchy snow. Much of the trail was dry and high-speed. Some shady areas had frozen puddles or slick hardpack to make the riding treacherous.

UtahMountainBiking.com was represented by three racers. Other team members, for example Jake Weber, served as volunteers.

The race was started with a shakeout dash. Riders ran through the snow to grab their waiting bikes, then headed out into the race loop.

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The race was held in Cyclocross fashion -- the number of laps to be ridden wasn't determined until the leaders had finished their first lap. Based on the time required for the first lap, a number of laps was calculated. Experts did 5 laps.

Click to see Ian's helmet-cam view of the race.

Sport racers did a total of 3 laps.

Thanks to Todd Neumarker for these racer photos.

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