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319 riders enjoyed nearly perfect November weather on our third annual Solvang's Finest Century - A Ride To Benefit Challenged Athlete's Foundation. Other than the typical headwind on Santa Rosa Road, the skies were clear and sunny - and everyone, including the awesome Planet Ultra staff, enjoyed the beautiful fall colors of the fields and vineyards and the spectacular views as they ascended into the trees of the local mountains.

Besides enjoying the best organized bicycle ride in the Solvang area, through some of the best cycling grounds in the world, the purpose of this ride was to raise funds for and awareness of Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF).  Many riders sent in donations with their entry fees, and a bunch more also contributed to CAF by purchasing raffle tickets at the event. The raffle alone raised $700 for CAF! Special thanks to our highest fundraiser, BJ Gicquel, who won a Season Pass to all 2008 Planet Ultra single day events, as well as other cool schwag, and several raffle prizes.

Nearly everyone who bought raffle tickets was a winner! We really appreciate all of our sponsors who donated lots of great products.
Camelbak: Boxes of new electrolyte drink Elixir
Clif Bar*: Clif Shot Bloks
Detours: Saddle bags and rack bags
E-Caps/Hammer Nutrition*: Recoverite, Hammer Gel, Perpetuem
Road ID: Gift certificates
Totally Tubular Design: Purses/wallets made from recycled tubes and tires
Ocular Eyewear: Very cool cycling sunglasses
Challenged Athletes Foundation: Jerseys, arm and leg warmers, socks and water bottles
And, of course, Planet Ultra donated free ride entries, discounts on multi-day tour entries and discounts on Planet Ultra cycling gear.
(*also donated product for goodie bags)

This year, with the proceeds from Solvang's Finest Century, the individual donations sent in by riders with their event entries, and Planet Ultra's per rider donation from every other century, double century and tour, we've raised over $40,000 for Challenged Athlete's Foundation - and to date (since 2003) nearly $95,000. We hope to raise a couple thousand more at the Club Christmas Century - and we invite you to join us for that. If you can't make it, but you're feeling generous, feel free to send in a tax-deductible donation by using this website link or this form.

Additional thanks go to the Meadows Restaurant for catering our delicious post-ride fiesta lunch (tostada bar, enchiladas, rice, beans, chips & salsa) and to the Royal Scandinavian Inn for hosting another wonderful Planet Ultra event.

Last, but certainly never least, heartfelt thanks to the generous and friendly volunteers who made Solvang's Finest Century a wonderful, memorable experience for everyone:
Rider Check-In: Brian Bowling, Deborah Bowling, Randy Hoke, Lynn Katano, Mark Patten
Checkpoint #1 - Zaca Station: Tom Anderson, Randy Hoke, Saralie Liner, Mark Patten, Jon Shellenbarger
Checkpoint #2 - Hwy 1: Peggy Sue & Chuck Phillips, Linda Shea
Checkpoint #3 - Harris Grade: Lynn Katano, Saralie Liner, Mark Patten, Mike Warren
Checkpoint #4 - Los Alamos: Tom Anderson, Randy Hoke, Jon Shellenbarger
Roving SAG - Tom Anderson, Brian Bowling, Peggy Sue & Chuck Phillips, Steve Weixel
Finish Line - Deborah Bowling 

Click here to see the photographs taken by Planet Ultra event staffer Steve Weixel

Solvang's Finest Century Rider Roster
388 Registered Riders Riders
320 Riders enjoyed the day; 68 folks missed the fun - but their entry fees were donated to CAF!
2 dedicated Planet Ultra staffers rode the entire Century on Sunday and 4 rode some other distance

Last Name First Name City State
Ablett Daniel Upland CA
Adams Thomas La Crescenta CA
Anderson Justin Newport Beach CA
Aoki Joy Torrance CA
Arnold Michael Los Angeles CA
Barnes Glenn La Jolla CA
Barns Theresa Solvang CA
Barr David Berkeley CA
Barton Shannon San Clemente CA
Bavin Terry Clovis CA
Benedict Jim Del Mar CA
Benedix Paul Atascadero CA
Berg Randall Santa Barbara CA
Bertone Joseph Upland CA
Bezinque David Hanford CA
Birchenall Stewart San Clemente CA
Bixby Colin Santa Maria CA
Blair Chad Newbury Park CA
Booze Mark Fresno CA
Bordagaray Brenda Fresno CA
Bordagaray Mike Fresno CA
Brady Lilly Huntington Beach CA
Bredeson Erin San Diego CA
Brocato Chris Fresno CA
Brooks Jason Santa Monica CA
Brown Timothy Marina del Rey CA
Brueckner Jeff Sonoma CA
Bunnell James Signal Hill CA
Burdette Suzie San Diego CA
Burrill Chris Irvine CA
Bystedt Mike Redondo Beach CA
Cabral Christine Fresno CA
Caimi Laura Malibu CA
Caine Laurie Manhattan Beach CA
Campbell Brian Culver City CA
Carmody Matt Thousand Oaks CA
Carr Brenda San Diego CA
Castelaz Jeffrey Los Angeles CA
Cavell Kate Chico CA
Clark Leanne Santa Barbara CA
Clarkson Stephen Spring TX
Clawson Brian Long Beach CA
Cleary Savannah Clovis CA
Coats Monica Fresno CA
Cockburn Myles Westlake Village CA
Cole Emily San Diego CA
Comer Bruce Playa Vista CA
Comunale John Santa Barbara CA
Craig Kenneth Oak Park CA
Crosby Scott San Francisco CA
Crout Bill Templeton CA
Crout Margy Templeton CA
Crout Paul Paso Robles CA
Currie Michael Huntington Bch CA
Damico Anthony San Jose CA
Darnell Alan Irvine CA
Davenport Kellee Jackson CA
Davern Patrick Aliso Viejo CA
Dehlan Perry Fresno CA
DeNicolo Cliff Solana Beach CA
DePalma Cinder Lake Forest CA
DerVartanian Merle Thousand Oaks CA
Dicus Clark Orange CA
DiStefano Lewis Carmel CA
Downs James Los Angeles CA
Duffy Andrew Porter Ranch CA
Dunn Terri Manhattan Beach CA
Durant Cliff Woodside CA
Durant Patric Pittsburg CA
Eaton Mike Pasadena CA
Egoroff Daniel Carlsbad CA
Egoroff Karrie Carlsbad CA
Ellers Gregg San Gabriel CA
Ellis Suzanne Fresno CA
Emmerson Andrew Ventura CA
Falk Dennis Fresno CA
Farnesi Jim Fresno CA
Farnesi Teri Fresno CA
Fenske Kathy Oceanside CA
Fischer David Santa Barbara CA
Fischer Max Los Angeles CA
Fisler Mark Palos Verdes Estates CA
Ford John Berkeley CA
Francisco Stephen Encino CA
Freeman Janette Fresno CA
Frisby Steve Fresno CA
Fung Linda Union City CA
Funk Michael San Juan Capistrano CA
Funk Mitchell Goleta CA
Gejeian Shelby Clovis CA
Gicguel Barbara Salinas CA
Gill Julie San Diego CA
Gilman James Salinas CA
Glassberg Tom Teton Village WY
Godby Colin Ladera Ranch CA
Gonchoroff Daniel Clovis CA
Gonzales Jeff Fresno CA
Grace Ana Pasadena CA
Greco Patricia Fresno CA
Green Michael Newport Beach CA
Greene Douglas Porterville CA
Gruenemay Brian Ladera Ranch CA
Hagan Mike Livermore CA
Hagensen Doug Santa Barbara CA
Hake Saacha Corona CA
Hammerson Glenn Manteca CA
Hammond Eva Fresno CA
Hammond Sue Clovis CA
Hammond Zane Fresno CA
Hand Dianna Kirkland WA
Hansberger Matthew Newport Beach CA
Harrington Joann Franklin MA
Harrington Tim Franklin MA
Hartsell Frank Carlsbad CA
Hawks Ron Southlake TX
Hawley David San Ramon CA
Hawley John San Ramon CA
Higgins Michael Los Angeles CA
Hinker Brett Santa Maria CA
Ho Viet Fresno CA
Holman Vicki Jackson CA
Hooker Jonna Fresno CA
Houchen Kyle San Jose CA
Huang Eddie San Diego CA
Hugie Les Santa Maria CA
Johnson Bruce Santa Barbara CA
Johnson Karen Thousand Oaks CA
Johnson Whitney San Diego CA
Johnston Elene Santa Barbara CA
Joyce Mike Tustin CA
Jump Brian Aliso Viejo CA
Kalscheur Jacob La Jolla CA
Kavosick Joe Marina del Rey CA
Kelley Christopher Sacramento CA
Kelley Kalon Santa Barbara CA
Kelly Kim Los Angeles CA
Kelly Mary Dana Point CA
Kendrick John Westlake Village CA
Kettner Alex Petaluma CA
Kidder Lindsey Manhattan Beach CA
Kirby Glenn Hayward CA
Klem Karen Cypress CA
Knights Simon Santa Barbara CA
Kogevinas Linos Santa Barbara CA
Koscheka John Los Angeles CA
Koskenmaki David Pine Mountain Club CA
Kyaw Chris Huntington Beach CA
Ladd Ray Fresno CA
Lantz Bart Dana Point CA
Laver Lyle Valley Village CA
Lazernik Scott Clovis CA
Lee Ana Fremont CA
Lee Derrick Huntington Beach CA
Lenholdt Torben Torrance CA
Lindberg William Santa Barbara CA
Lohela Eric Santa Barbara CA
Loveless William Rialto CA
Lum Jane Fresno CA
Lum Julanne Santa Barbara CA
Lum Stan Fresno CA
Malis Adam Sherman Oaks CA
Martin Kevin La Canada CA
Martinez Tony Cherry Valley CA
Marx Andrew Los Angeles CA
Matychowiak Tom Fresno CA
Mayo Linda Fresno CA
McClung Matt Highland CA
McClung Teddie Highland CA
McGinnis John Del Mar CA
McGinnis Richard Glendale CA
McMahan Bob Ojai CA
Meade Stephen San Ramon CA
Meadows William Van Nuys CA
Medeiros Ray Kerman CA
Medeiros Vernon Laguna Niguel CA
Menard Nathan Tustin CA
Mettlach Melody Fresno CA
Meyer Andrew Santa Cruz CA
Meyer Edith Santa Cruz CA
Miller Nancy Fresno CA
Miner Andrew Menlo Park CA
Miotti Linda Glencoe CA
Molinelli Paul Jackson CA
Morgan Cavin Fresno CA
Morris Amanda Rancho Santa Fe CA
Mudge Greg Taft CA
Murphy Eddie Oceanside CA
Murphy Sheila Oceanside CA
Napieralski Robert Springville CA
Ng David San Diego CA
Nguyen Steve San Diego CA
Nicolai Luc Woodland Hills CA
Noad Mark Westlake Village CA
Nordstrand Julien Pasadena CA
Norton Douglas Sutter Creek CA
O'Connor-Ramirez Tracey Alameda CA
Olson Remy Los Angeles CA
Olson Vince Walnut Creek CA
Ormonde Kevin Bakersfield CA
Orpitelli Ken Garden Grove CA
Owada Carl Fresno CA
Owada Cathy Fresno CA
Pabst Andy Goleta CA
Palmer Matthew Santa Ana CA
Papazian Robert Fresno CA
Pappas Anthony Woodland Hills CA
Parr Joyce Watsonville CA
Patz Sarah Santa Barbara CA
Penn Carol Fresno CA
Perry Matthew Santa Barbara CA
Peven Daniel Berkeley CA
Phillips Aaron Brentwood CA
Pinkelman Joseph San Pedro CA
Pitton Jim Fresno CA
Powell Michael Redondo Beach CA
Power Orville Encinitas CA
Prichard Guy Canyon Country CA
Principe Dennis Los Angeles CA
Pyle Michael San Jose CA
Radinoff Jerry Fresno CA
Raffety Mary Elizabeth Sherman Oaks CA
Ray Philippe Thousand Oaks CA
Rebs Jennifer Queen Creek AZ
Reimers John San Gabriel CA
Reimers Timothy San Gabriel CA
Reis Kim San Diego CA
Rhode Cindy San Jacinto CA
Rinon Al Auberry CA
Robinson Gary Morgan Hill CA
Rodriguez Tony Victorville CA
Rorher Jeffery Clovis CA
Rosefield Stella Pleasanton CA
Rosefield Steve Pleasanton CA
Rost Joan Laguna Niguel CA
Royseth Angela Fresno CA
Rudd Dan Santa Barbara CA
Rudd Elda Santa Barbara CA
Rupp Timothy Santa Ana CA
Rutkowski Anne San Pedro CA
Sadja Richard La Crescenta CA
Salatnay Ed Thousand Oaks CA
Sanchez Erik Redlands CA
Sarchian Ron Sherman Oaks CA
Schaper Amanda Goleta CA
Schlumbrecht Cathy Santa Cruz CA
Schulein Mark Newport Beach CA
Schwartz Jan Pleasanton CA
Scott Christopher Lacey WA
Scott David Los Angeles CA
Scott Diana Fresno CA
Scott Kasey Aliso Viejo CA
Scott Larry Encinitas CA
Scott Lee Santa Clarita CA
Scovel Tim Ladera Ranch CA
Seminaro Melissa Encinitas CA
Shackle Dean Tustin CA
Sheets Debra Frazier Park CA
Shuemake Lou Fresno CA
Shuemake Mike Fresno CA
Silva Armando Porterville CA
Simons Jim Fresno CA
Slaton Jeff Davis CA
Slaton Nicole Davis CA
Slead Steven Kirkland WA
Smith Joan Fresno CA
Smith Rebecca Fremont CA
Socha Jeannette Fresno CA
Socha Steve Fresno CA
Sopinsky Barry Aurora CO
Sopinsky Deborah Aurora CO
Standing Douglas Madera CA
Starr Peter La Canada CA
Steele James Simi Valley CA
Steinbaum Michael Ventura CA
Stelmach Thomas Los Angeles CA
Stenberg Kathie Jackson CA
Stokes Rebecca Temecula CA
Swan Malcolm Santa Barbara CA
Swenson Danny Camarillo CA
Tackes Nick Pasadena CA
Tackes Tom Pasadena CA
Talli Brian Sutter Creek CA
Tat Harley Los Angeles CA
Thorlund Niels Irvine AZ
Tison Kevin Mission Viejo CA
Torraca Gianpiero Newbury Park CA
Treff Lauri Carlsbad CA
Tuazon Russell Valencia CA
Tuffli Fred Felton CA
Turner David Glendale CA
Umber Aaron Redondo Beach CA
Vallinoto Lucia Hermosa Beach CA
Vallinoto Rita Glendale CA
Vargas Manuel Fresno CA
Ventura Ciria Los Angeles CA
Walbridge Shaun Santa Barbara CA
Walker Sage Fremont CA
Wallace Clark Rancho Palos Verdes CA
Ward Martin Irvine CA
Warner Jeff Thousand Oaks CA