It was a super tough, super (and unseasonable) HOT day at the 2008 Mulholland Double Century. The wind was howling and the temperatures soared into the 100s as riders climbed brutally steep and endless hills including Potrero, Balcolm, Decker and Piuma. It was a long day in the saddle for many - and a huge accomplishment for ALL who completed one of the toughest doubles on the Planet!!!

Special kudos to Robert Choi, the front runner of the California Triple Crown Stage Race with an awesome time of 12:16; and to Zach Kaplan, the only rider to complete the Mulholland Double on a recumbent.

Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful volunteers who helped make this event happen!
Rider Check-In (PM):  Deborah & Brian Bowling, Mike Green, Ted Trubenbach, Martin Ward
Rider Check-in (AM):  Joy Aoki, Linda Bott, Deborah Bowling, Tom Parkes, Timmer Vadheim
Water Stop on  Mulholland: Chris Hedberg, Dominque Michaud, Chuck Phillips
CP#1 Peter Strauss Ranch -  Linda Bott, Deanna Hare, Ken Kistinger, Frank Neal, Judy Whitlock
CP#2 Little Sycamore - Joy Aoki, Bill Meadows, Rick Ruotolo, Timmer Vadheim
Mini CP Deer Creek -  Paul Haussler, Teddie McClung
CP#3 Triunfo Park - Clem Bartolai, Tom Parkes
CP#4 Bardsdale - Chris Hedberg, John Long
CP#5 Decker - Rick Ruotolo, Matt Ruscigno, Julie & Colin Stokes
CP#6 Peter Strauss Ranch. - Ron Hanson, Lynn Katano, Ken Kistinger, Frank Neal
Top O' Stunt: Terri Boykins, Cathi Lindstrom-Johnson, Chuck Phillips
Roving SAG: Clem Bartolai, Brian Bowling, Paul Haussler, Dominque Michaud, Doug Patterson, Stephen Patterson,Tom Parkes, Chuck Phillips, Judy Whitlock
Finish Line: Deborah Bowling, Angella Kelemen, Kevin Kelemen

Totally unsolicited, but greatly appreciated, rider feedback:

"Thanks for another monster ride! The headwinds and record heat elevated the Mulholland Double to a whole new status of bad! But that's good! Our local mountains are amazing!! Keep it coming." -Saralie Liner, Santa Monica, CA

"Thanks so much for the support and ice water at all rest stops.  This was undoubtedly the hardest double I've ever ridden, given the amount of climbing, the 20+ percent grades, 100+ degree heat, and hypersonic headwinds.   Thank God for Camelbaks and Endurolytes!  Thanks again to all the volunteers for suffering along with us, especially in the afternoon." -William Murphy, Long Beach, CA

Mulholland Double Results

*Fifteen minute penalty given for failing to stop for a sticker at the Deer Creek Checkpoint.

52 Riders DNF