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Photo submitted by rider Dave Sharpless

The 2007 Eastern Sierra Double Century was another beautiful day of riding with spectacular scenery in and around Crowley Lake, Mammoth Lakes, June Lake, Mono Lake and more! It just doesn't get any better than this!

Congratulations to the following six riders who completed their Planet Ultra Grand Slam at Eastern Sierra: Tom Amerine, Keith Brodsky, Christopher Hanson, John D. Long, Tom Parkes and Scot Wallington.

A huge round of applause for Andrew Melczer and Tim Skipper who each rode Eastern Sierra as their 50th lifetime double century! We're honored that Andrew and Tim chose a Planet Ultra event to reach this milestone. Andrew and Tim will be inducted into the California Triple Crown Hall of Fame in September! Congratulations!!!

Kudos to Curtis Christensen, Kip Evans, Dave Heil, Vance Macdonald and Barry Swan who rode Eastern Sierra as their first double century! Great job! (There may have been others, but these folks let us know.)

A STANDING OVATION and endless thank yous to our amazing staff of volunteers:
Friday Rider Check-In - Brian Bowling, Deborah Bowling, Alan Darnell and Martin Ward
CP#1: Round Valley - Elaine Lauer, Tom Parkes, Chuck Phillips, David Slaton
CP#2: Crowley Lake  - Kathy & Don Parsons, Doug Patterson, Jesse Smith
CP#3: Crestview Rest Area - Nina Bartolai, Saralie Liner, Kathy Twitchell
CP#4: Mono Lake - Deana Cox, Amanda Cox, Elaine Lauer, Chuck Phillips, Susan Rogers 
Sagehen Water Stop: Doug Patterson
CP#5: Sagehen Summit - Kathy & Don Parsons, Jesse Smith
CP#6: Benton - Mary Bailey-Long, Nina Bartolai, Jackie Burneson, Rosanne Giorgio
Chalfant Water Stop: Tom Parkes, David Slaton
Finish Line: Deborah Bowling
Roving SAG: Brian Bowling, Thom Dyson, Liesel Ernst, Tom Parkes, Katherine Sharp, David Slaton, Kathy Twitchell, Timmer Vadheim, Martin Ward
Sunday Staff Ride SAG: Paul Kopit

Here's what some riders and volunteers had to say about their Eastern Sierra experience:

"The Eastern Sierra ride is the perfect double. It's a trek with high drama, from breathtaking granite peaks and alpine lakes to desert pines, tumbleweed and rocky outcroppings. All that plus the challenges of Mother Nature -- mountain elevation, thundershowers, tough-it-out headwinds and liberating tailwinds. The course is the most exhilarating I've ridden. I can't wait for next year." - Michael Collier, Richmond, CA

"One of the nicest rides I have done. Thanks for the great sag support, you guys were always there with cold water and all the best food when we needed it." - Jerry Cowden, Redlands, CA

"Thank you for organizing yet another great event. It was a tough day out there for me mentally and physically, and your wonderful volunteers were much appreciated. The little girls working the lunch stop were just too cute, polite and helpful! They definitely brought a smile to my face. Doug Patterson was in just the right spot with the water and ice between the lunch stop and the Sagehen Summit and I have to say that the smiling volunteers always make Planet Ultra events the best. I look forward to more Planet Ultra events in the future!" - Brandy DeLuca, Huntington Beach, CA

"I want to let you know how truly exceptional the volunteers doing rest stop and SAG were yesterday - a real cut above the usual good standards.  I picked up on both a real espirit d'corp among the volunteers and an unusual spirit of care and concern for the riders.  I have never seen volunteers so mutually supportive of each other and so demonstrable in their concern for the riders." -Jon Kaplan, Cupertino, CA

"I rode the Eastern Sierra Double for the first time yesterday. Great ride, I'll be adding this to the short list of essential rides for next year." -Bill McAuley, Santa Rosa Valley, CA

"Thanks for the great ride. The scenery was spectacular and the weather was perfect. The staff was supportive and encouraging. When I flatted out my front tire, Timmer was there to help me repair it. When my rear tire bubbled 3 miles from the finish, Eric and friends saved my ride by loaning me a wheel. This was my third double and I could not have finished without their assistance. I began cycling last summer and have completed 5 Planet Ultra events since September. Each one has been a wonderful experience. Thank you again." - Rick Swift, Palmdale, CA

"THANK YOU for the opportunity to be an "insider" and help out with SAG on Saturday.  It was an honor, and a privilege, to work with and to serve so many nice people here in my Eastern Sierra neighborhood.
I saw you guys riding the tandem through town on Sunday, and will PLAN to work AND do the Staff Ride in the future. That really looks like a lot of fun, and I can't think of nicer people to go out and ride with." -Timmer Vadheim, Mammoth Lakes, CA

Click here to see photos by pro photographer, Eric Smith. 

Click here to see photos taken by rider John Conrad.

Click here to order the 2007 Eastern Sierra jersey, vest and shorts. Orders must be received by June 11th. Orders received after June 11th will not be processed. We will not be carrying inventory of this gear.

Eastern Sierra Double Century Results
226 Finishers on Saturday
5 riders did the Sunday Staff Ride: Deborah & Brian Bowling (on tandem),Tom Parkes, Doug Patterson and David Slaton
18 DNF
1 DQ for cutting the course

Last Name First Name City State Tme
Bickett Adam San Diego CA 10:42
Brodsky Keith Chatsworth CA 10:42
Patton Marc Woodland Hills CA 10:42
Savage Craig Costa Mesa CA 10:42
Sharpless Dave Henderson NV 10:42
Wilson Eric Palmdale CA 10:42
Wallace Rick Thousand Oaks CA 10:50
Beattie Bruce Kanarraville UT 11:18
Lippuner Ueli El Dorado Hills CA 11:18
de Leon Gabriel Henderson NV 11:47
Frink Nelson Sutter CA 11:47
Head Michael Oakland CA 11:47
McEldowney Scott Windsor CA 11:47
Shay Adam Redlands CA 11:47
Boyer Rob Cupertino CA 11:50
Darling Calvin Mountain View CA 11:55
Schmunk Steve Bishop CA 11:57
Kelly Phil Simi Valley CA 11:59
Albrecht Colt St. George UT 12:01
Moseley Mike Bakersfield CA 12:01
Smith Scott P. St. George UT 12:01
Schrank Ric Virginia City NV 12:02
Wallington Scot Malibu CA 12:11
Hartzell Scott San Francisco CA 12:13
de Vries David Bishop CA 12:18
Patterson Doug Orange CA 12:27
Macdonald Vance Sherman Oaks CA 12:29
Hogan Roger Sanger CA 12:34
Taylor Bruce Alta Loma CA 12:34
Morris Robert San Francisco CA 12:38
Melczer Andrew Garden Grove CA 12:41
Rapp Brian Long Beach CA 12:41
Axtell John Minden NV 12:42
Clare John T. Long Beach CA 12:42
Hillegeist David Eureka CA 12:42
Horsley Paul Reno NV 12:42
Klebanoff Jack Walnut Creek CA 12:42
Larsen Lance Moraga CA 12:42
Smith Sean Huntington Beach CA 12:42
Stewart Anna Janesville CA 12:42
Stewart Rick Janesville CA 12:42
Musorafite Tony Torrance CA 12:47
Robinson Gregory Westlake Village CA 12:47
Poppy Jim Palo Alto CA 12:49
Amerine Tom Lakewood CA 13:02
Beisner Doug Rancho Cordova CA 13:02
Bowling Brian Agoura Hills CA 13:05
Bowling Deborah Agoura Hills CA 13:05
Sherman George Newbury Park CA 13:06
Saeedi Steve Fremont CA 13:07
Brinckerhoff Lee Albuquerque NM 13:09
Hadfield Lance Albuquerque NM 13:09
Ripperger Marc Albuquerque NM 13:09
Berg Bruce Berkeley CA 13:11
Hayden Todd Corona CA 13:11
Hoag David San Jose CA 13:11
Lefferts Deborah San Jose CA 13:11
Stevens Russell Santa Clara CA 13:11
Stevens Sheila Santa Clara CA 13:11
Deger Mark Gilroy CA 13:16
Rich Jeff Anaheim CA 13:16
Motzkin Stan Van Nuys CA 13:17
Brenner Martin Lancaster CA 13:19
Flaherty Sean Stockton CA 13:19
Berry Steve Brisbane CA 13:20
Martinez Tony Cherry Valley CA 13:20
LaBouff Mark Las Vegas NV 13:21
Mirich David Las Vegas NV 13:21
Beck Anny Bellflower CA 13:24
Crain Dan Irvine CA 13:24
Hanson Christopher Redondo Beach CA 13:24
Heil Dave Las Vegas NV 13:24
McElwain Brian Big Pine CA 13:24
Moon Richard Folsom CA 13:24
Cartwright Donald Berkeley CA 13:29
Hrast Michael Danville CA 13:29
Kleinwaks Jay Antioch CA 13:29
Beaudry Stephane San Diego CA 13:30
Haddakin Christopher Hemet CA 13:30
Pendley Brian Valley Springs CA 13:31
Wilson Michael Mammoth Lakes CA 13:31
Darnell Alan Irvine CA 13:33
Berquam Tony S. Pasadena CA 13:34
Kosareff Morrie Huntington Beach CA 13:34
Smith Ken Huntington Beach CA 13:34
Bauer Joni Stockton CA 13:37
Pille Rusty San Leandro CA 13:37
Bilotta Bill Henderson NV 13:39
Holubeck Michael Bakersfield CA 13:39
Jeschien Steve Sunnyvale CA 13:39
Skipper Tim Castaic CA 13:39
Berka Becky Los Angeles CA 13:41
Schmidt Arnold Beverly Hills CA 13:41
Boles Mark Roseville CA 13:42
Deitchman Michael San Jose CA 13:43
Neiner Steven Lodi CA 13:43
Slaton David Irvine CA 13:43
Wilson Craig Eureka CA 13:43
Yanoschik James Murrieta CA 13:43
Nelson Larry Henderson NV 13:46
Bertholf Robert Carlotta CA 13:50
Bott Linda Ventura CA 13:50
Faulkner Bill Ventura CA 13:50
Paxson Robert Sacramento CA 13:51
Stenson Roland Elk Grove CA 13:56
Cowden Jerry Redlands CA 13:58
DeLuca Brandy Huntington Beach CA 13:59
Talley Joshua Santa Monica CA 13:59
West Michelle Santa Monica CA 13:59
Hunter-Inman David Victorville CA 14:02
Taylor Curt Roseville CA 14:06
Steakley Doug Carmel Valley CA 14:10
Cawthon James Garden Grove CA 14:11
Foster Peter Brentwood CA 14:11
Gallegos Edward Los Alamitos CA 14:11
Parker Lane San Jose CA 14:11
Burton Joe Livermore CA 14:13
Egar Zo West Hills CA 14:16
Grant Joan Sunnyvale CA 14:17
Cammell Russell San Bernardino CA 14:23
McGrath Carolle Jackson CA 14:25
McGrath Steve Jackson CA 14:25
Kersey Robert Yorba Linda CA 14:26
Longcrier Nathan Fullerton CA 14:26
Bernau Christof Santa Cruz CA 14:27
Saunders David Palo Alto CA 14:29
Turner David Reedley CA 14:29
Bewsher Mark Tiburon CA 14:30
Currie Michael Huntington Bch CA 14:30
Evans Kip Pebble Beach CA 14:33
Holdeman Dave Scottsdale AZ 14:33
Huebert Larry Parlier CA 14:34
Huebert Lynn Parlier CA 14:34
Jacobson Rick Reseda CA 14:36
Borradori Dante Bakersfield CA 14:39
Conrad John Pasadena CA 14:39
McAuley Bill Santa Rosa Valley CA 14:40
Abraham Jay Santa Rosa CA 14:41
Gilbert Anthony San Matteo CA 14:41
Marr Kevin Belmont CA 14:41
Stuart Rich Pahrump NV 14:42
Esparza Robert Moreno Valley CA 14:44
Gathercole James Los Gatos CA 14:46
Graska David Elk Grove CA 14:46
Kingman Brian Fontana CA 14:46
Burneson Richard Whittier CA 14:47
Krohmer George Redwood City CA 14:48
Butt Clyde Morgan Hill CA 14:51
Goodwin Doug Pahrump NV 14:55
Kaplan Jon Cupertino CA 14:59
Keysor Jim Pleasanton CA 14:59
Murphy William Long Beach CA 15:02
Wildermuth Jerry Whittier CA 15:02
Wiederholt Doug San Diego CA 15:04
Wilson Mike Birmingham AL 15:04
Burns Dave Granite Bay CA 15:05
Johnson Cheryl Auburn CA 15:05
Signor Bart Alta Loma CA 15:06
Anderson Marcy Santa Fe NM 15:07
Collier Michael Richmond CA 15:07
Chadwell William Citrus Heights CA 15:08
Bartoe Timothy Rancho Cordova CA 15:09
Nickell Jeffrey Whittier CA 15:09
Shedden Bob La Habra Heights CA 15:09
MacKenzie Darryl San Diego CA 15:14
Palan John San Diego CA 15:14
Esch Bob San Diego CA 15:16
Foss David Richmond CA 15:16
Carney Patrice Saratoga CA 15:17
Clemes David Oakland CA 15:17
Guillaudeu Sarah Santa Clara CA 15:17
Guillaudeu Scott Santa Clara CA 15:17
Yeats Nina Cupertino CA 15:17
Dehanke Mark Glendale AZ 15:19
Dehanke Rowena Altadena CA 15:19
Henderson James B. Riverside CA 15:22
Avignone Ron Santa Clara CA 15:23
Becker Bill Campbell CA 15:23
Gabrang Gerald Palmdale CA 15:23
Gascon Fortunato Fresno CA 15:23
Gascon Jemuel Fresno CA 15:23
Quitoriano Ronald Fresno CA 15:23
Quitorio Angelo Clovis CA 15:23
Kind Bill Los Altos Hills CA 15:24
Bartolai Clem Sierra Madre CA 15:28
Parkes Thomas Costa Mesa CA 15:30
Whitney Bill Roseville CA 15:30
Janssen Mark Morena Valley CA 15:31
Maslen Thomas Menlo Park CA 15:34
Stallins Curtis Pleasanton CA 15:36
Christensen Curtis Long Beach CA 15:38
Christensen Keith Long Beach CA 15:38
Johnston Karla La Mesa CA 15:38
Peelen Larry La Mirada CA 15:40
Cruz-Rios Jorge Los Altos CA 15:43
Montanez Michael Reedley CA 15:43
Nagaoka Foster Ventura CA 15:45
Sabin James San Marino CA 15:45
Strachan Don Modesto CA 15:47
Jacobson Susan Oakland CA 15:48
Tigges Michael Oakland CA 15:48
Swanson Gary Yuba City CA 15:53
Swanson Kelly Yuba City CA 15:53
Swift Rick Palmdale CA 15:56
Vermilion Rob Saratoga CA 15:59
Towner Steve Ventura CA 16:04
Hanson Ron Artesia CA 16:10
Castle Scot Glen Ellen CA 16:14
Cushing Bernard San Jose CA 16:19
Long John D. Fullerton CA 16:21
Socha Steve Fresno CA 16:22
Kay Kevin Monrovia CA 16:28
Moran Curtis Lancaster CA 16:33
Hedberg Chris Pasadena CA 16:34
Adams Linda Costa Mesa CA 16:38
Boykins Terri Los Angeles CA 16:38
Long John A. Vacaville CA 16:38
Bevan Roland Ben Lomond CA 16:44
Dyson Veronica Antioch CA 16:51
Thomas Andrew Las Vegas NV 16:51
Barton Dennis Piedmont CA 17:00
Brown Brian Yuba City CA 17:03
Leming Richard Yuba City CA 17:03
Curren Mike Los Osos CA 17:17
Fante Thomas Citrus Heights CA 17:17
Swan Barry Riverside CA 17:20
Torres Daniel Lake Elsinore CA 17:27
Trager Larry Simi Valley CA 17:29
Ronay Marianne Riverside CA 17:39
Martinez Mark Los Angeles CA 17:44
Fisher Bobbi Burbank CA 17:59

 

Last Name First Name City State Tme
Belisle Peter Los Angeles CA DQ

 

Last Name First Name City State Tme
Broad Tom Yuba City CA DNF
Chapman Holly Bishop CA DNF
Dauger Alan Huntington Bch CA DNF
Dionne Daniel San Jose CA DNF
Forer Dennis Santa Rosa CA DNF
Jordan Josef San Diego CA DNF
Katano Lynn Monterey Park CA DNF
Keysor Evan Livermore CA DNF
Klassen Emmy Bakersfield CA