MULHOLLAND CHALLENGE RIDE REPORT
112 miles - 11,600 feet of climbing
One of the toughest events in Southern California

Tinker Juarez riding up Stunt Road in his big ring!

We are so stoked to report that our inaugural Mulholland Challenge was a smashing success! Every rider, no matter which distance they pedaled, enjoyed the awesome roads of the Santa Monica Mountains, did a heckuva lot of climbing in temperatures in the high 90s, and returned to the finish with smiles on their faces, raving about this epic new event!

To top off this excellent day, Planet Ultra was surprised, and honored, to host legendary mountain bike National Champion Tinker Juarez. Tinker hammered the course in 6 hours and 35 minutes (which included lots of off-the-bike time generously posing for photographs with very pleased fans). As if his course record setting time wasn't impressive enough, Tinker rode the entire 112 miles and 11,600 feet of climbing in his big ring. His lowest gear a 53-23. WOW! Tinker says he's training to qualify for RAAM 2006 at Furnace Creek this fall. (Not only are we confident that he'll easily qualify, but we certainly wouldn't be surprised if he wins it!) We were thrilled that he kicked off his training on Planet Ultra. We believe that the ultracycling world is in for a huge treat! Tinker is an amazing cyclist - and all around great guy too!

We LOVE this course! It's rider friendly for every cyclist who loves a challenge, whether that means the entire 112 miles, or several other possible distances  based on the chosen return route. We are very happy with the turn-out for this brand new event - and we're already looking forward to 2006!

Special thanks to the wonderful volunteers who helped make this day extra spectacular:
CP#1 -  Bobbi Fisher, Fred Fritzen and John Fritzen
CP#2 - Jim Kehr and Trevor Finch
Secret CP - Heather and Mark Hoskin
CP#3 - Bobbi Fisher and Bill Meadows
CP#4 - Sandy Pflug and Trevor Finch
Water Stops: Jim Kehr, Heather & Mark Hoskin
Roving SAG: Deborah Bowling
Check-in / Finish Line: Deborah & Brian Bowling

Mulholland Challenge Results

These riders completed distances other than the entire Challenge: