Three races into the season series, athletes have raced in a variety of divisions that include professional cyclists — such as Bart Gillespie — and youngsters.

Canyon Bicycles of Draper has agreed to provide free use of cyclocross bicycles to youths interested in trying out the sport, which is growing and a part of the international cycling community.

The next race will be at Ogden's Fort Buenaventura with racing set to begin at 9:30 a.m.

Visit Utahcyclocross.com for more information.

RACER'S WRAP: The local road-racing scene has pretty much finished things up. Last weekend there were two low-key, but still competitive, races that brought out a few dozen cyclists for some wet rides.

The City Creek Bike Sprint had a small turnout for the 5.7 mile uphill challenge won by David Welsh in 23:05. Teenagers Dustin Wilson and Chase Pinkham were second and third, respectively, crossing the finish line in a sprint just one second behind Welsh.

Alisha Welsh won the women's race, finishing at 25:49.

In Orem, the Utah Valley State College cycling club held a criterium race. Provo's Ryan Barrett took top honors.

STILL WARM IN DIXIE: The year's final big ride is scheduled for this weekend in St. George. With options of 30, 65 or 100 miles, the Tour de St. George will take cyclists from Dixie State past Sand Hollow State Park and into Hurricane. Riders hit the road Saturday at 8 a.m.

Visit tourdestgeorge.com for registration information.

RIDE OF THE WEEK: If St. George is too far, or 100 miles is too long, try joining the Allan Butler Memorial Ride leaving This Is the Place State Park Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The ride, named for Allan Butler, a local cyclist who was killed in a pedestrian-vehicle accident in Las Vegas two years ago, takes riders up Emigration Canyon where everyone will gather at the top to honor Butler and then return home.

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