HEARTBREAK HUNDRED RIDE RESULTS
100 miles - 8,500 feet of climbing
Stage Three of the King of the Mountains Century Challenge

Our largest field of Heartbreak Hundred riders ever enjoyed the gorgeous, quiet and scenic roads of the Angeles National Forest, Los Padres National Forest and Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge.  It was a very cold and wind day - which is highly unusual, as this ride is reputed to be so tough because of the heat! Crazy!

Congratulations to the 41 women and 143 men who rode Heartbreak to complete the third stage of the King of the Mountains Century Challenge! All 164 official finishers received a pair of the exclusive Planet Ultra polka-dot finisher socks, and earned the right to wear the awesome King of the Mountains Official Finisher Jersey. The top riders will also be awarded prizes donated by VDO Altimeter/Cyclometer, Detours, and E-Caps/Hammer Nutrition. The support and enthusiasm for the inaugural King of the Mountains Century Challenge was incredible - and we thank all the riders and volunteers who made it great! Click here to see the 2006 King of the Mountains Final Results.

A big round of applause for first time century riders John Damiano and Mario Rios!

Special thanks to the wonderful volunteers who helped make this event extra spectacular:
Rider Check-In:  Deborah Bowling, Peggy Sue Phillips, Chuck Phillips, Tracey Lynn White
PB&J Crew: Deborah Bowling, Dan Crane, Bobbi Leith, Tracey Lynn White
Saturday Morning Time Keepers: Lynn Katano, Ron Hanson, Cheri Russell
Apache Climb Water Stop: Susan Caldwell and Bobbi Leith
CP#1 at Apache Saddle -  Mariceia Munoz, Peggy Sue & Chuck Phillips, Judith Rayburn
CP#2 in Ventucopa - Linda Agee, Alexandria Rodriguez, Cheri Russell and Tyler Russell
Heartbreak Water Stop: Diane Purkey and Lee Scott
CP#3 at Heartbreak Summit - Ron Hanson and Lynn Katano
Roving SAG: Brian Bowling, Susan Caldwell, Dan Crane, Bobbi Fisher, Gary Heidner, Bobbi Leith, Steve Meichtry, Frank Neal and Eric Smith.
Finish Line: Tonia Arey, Deborah Bowling, Mel Cutler, Tracey Lynn White 

Thank You to our product sponsors: CytoSport, E-Caps/Hammer Nutrition, and Snickers Marathon Bar

Ride Stats:
311 Registered Riders
248 Riders Finished
15 Riders completed distances other than the full Hundred
42 Riders had all kinds of excuses as to why they didn't start

Click here to see the awesome photos taken by professional photographer, Eric Smith.

Click here for photos by Steve Rider.

Totally unsolicited, but greatly appreciated, rider feedback:

"Congratulations of a great event.  As Brian would say, not a junk mile. Wonderful scenery, good organization, great support.  I'll look forward to it next year." - Jim Henderson, Riverside, CA

"Another job well done! Aside from the low temps and constant wind, it was just great another ride living up the Planet Ultra standards. The support,
as usual, did an outstanding job. And your prompt posting of the results was just awesome." - Tony Musorafite, Torrance, CA

2006 HEARTBREAK HUNDRED RESULTS:
STAGE THREE OF THE KING OF THE MOUNTAINS CENTURY CHALLENGE