Our Second Annual Solvang Autumn Double Century is now history... 
It was a challenging day, with strong, gusty winds - but under warm and sunny skies! Riders enjoyed the awesome view up on Prefumo Canyon - which last year was shrouded in fog.  This beautiful course is on the way to becoming a Planet Ultra Classic!

Congratulations to the 25 riders who earned their Grand Slam at Solvang:  Colt Albrecht, John Axtell, Becky Berka, Alan Darnell, Ken Emerson (who finished on a fixie), Bob Esch, Thomas Fante, Doug Goodwin, Ron Hanson, Steve Meichtry, William Murphy, Tony Musorafite, Jim Poppy, Gregory Robinson, Bart Signor, Scott P. Smith, Sean Smith, Anna Stewart, Rick Stewart, Bruce Taylor, Andrew Thomas, Michael Trone, Jack Twitchell, Mike Warren and Craig Wilson. Click here to see the complete list of 2007 Grand Slam Finishers.

Kudos to all of the rookie double century finishers! Here's a list of the riders who told us it was their first time: Brian W. Brown, Jaycee Cary, Linda Machado, Taylor NIchols, Doug Shea and Ian Tervet.

Heartfelt "THANK YOU" to our amazing staff of friendly and tireless volunteers:
Rider Check-In: Brian Bowling, Deborah Bowling, Alan Darnell, Doug Patterson
CP#1:  Tom Broad, Lea Brown, David Fischer, Greg Sherman, Sarah Sherman, Elba Luz Tirado
CP#2:  Anny Beck, Dan Crain, Lee Scott
CP#3:  Alison Chaiken, Mark Kaufman, Susan Rogers, Aleah Rogers, Amanda Rogers
Not-So-Secret Prefumo Summit CP:  Jay Carroll
CP#4:  Leah Brown, Greg Sherman, Sarah Sherman, Elba Luz Tirado, Kathleen Twitchell
CP#5:  Anny Beck, Dan Crain, Lee Scott
Finish:  Deborah Bowling
Roving SAG: Brian Bowling, Deborah Bowling, Tom Broad, Mark Kaufman, Kathleen Twitchell.
Friday Food Prep: Alan Darnell, Vern Medeiros, Doug Patterson, Susan Rogers, Aleah Rogers, Amanda Rogers, Lee Scott
Official Course Markers: Jeff Landauer, Deborah Bowling

Click here to see photographs taken by Planet Ultra Staffer, Alison Chaiken.

Totally unsolicited, but very much appreciated, rider feedback:

"This was my first double century and I had the time of my life! I will be honest, the pain, the mental fatigue is just now recovering, the joys of accomplishment are now setting in. I wanted to throw in the towel at mile 63, but I fought to continue. I was solo and without my riding partner, at this point in my life, that was the hardest challenge I have ever accomplished. At the very least, I thank you. I am a a native local to the area and have never seen this countryside at this angle. I will see you all on the next one!" -Brian W. Brown, Santa Maria, CA

"Enjoyed the route you put together for the Fall Solvang. Those climbs were challenging; yet, scenic and entertaining." -Mark Dehanke, Phoenix, AZ

"I just finished the Solvang Double.  Great job done by all. Thanks for everything." -Anthony DeLellis, El Cajon, CA

"It was a great ride -- you and your volunteers are to be commended for your efforts and organization." - Dion Dyer, San Diego, CA

"Thanks so much for a wonderful ride. It is one of the prettiest rides I have done so far. It was definitely worth the 7 hour drive from Lake Tahoe. We will be back again next year! Kudos to the support teams! They were spot on with the info & help." - Sherie Schmidt, Tahoma, CA

"The ride was great -- thank you for the tremendous support and wonderful atmosphere. The volunteers were all very helpful and always provided encouragement, especially when it was most needed (at the top of that grueling climb). It was a great day and a cycling moment I'll never forget." - Doug Shea, Hailey, ID

Solvang Autumn Double Century Results
190 started, 173 finished within the 18 hour time limit, 4 riders finished unofficially, after the time cut-off, 13 riders DNF'd

173 Official Finishers

4 Riders Finished, Unofficially (Beyond the 18 hour cut-off)

13 Did Not Finish