by Franz Kelsch Some say that the easiest double century in our area is the spring Solvang Double. Yes, the climbing is less than most but with over 7,000 feet it is not quite like some real flat doubles in others parts of the country. Yes the total miles ...

by Franz Kelsch One of the annual events is the Mt. Hamilton Challenge that goes up Mt. Hamilton, down to the junction, over to Livermore and then back through Calevaras. There was a long distance training club ride yesterday, led by Jon, that did this route in reverse, which has ...

by Franz Kelsch Death Valley received its name in 1849 during the California Gold Rush. It was called Death Valley by prospectors and others who sought to cross the valley on their way to the gold fields. I realized how much has changed since then until today when numerous cyclists ...

by Louise McCracken It was a crisp morning with temperatures in the mid to high 50's and no wind that morning at Furnace Creek Ranch to begin the Spring Death Valley Double Century. Groups of 50 were set off for the ride every 10 minutes starting at six o'clock.  Recommendations of ...

by Mark Pryor Team Alameda-ites and ACTC Argonauteers: Truly an EPIC, EPIC day...as much total climbing in a "hard" century in half the miles, and with three very uncharacteristic climbs with steep, steep pitches that I would holler "Assassins" if an organizer put any one of Bohlman, Montebello, or Sanborn in a ...

By Louise McCracken The big event of the year for many cyclists is a premier ultra marathon event of 508 miles and 35,000 feet of climbing.  A spiritual odyssey where participants experience an unparalleled personal achievement called the Furnace Creek 508 race. A total of 211 bicycle enthusiasts took part in ...

This past weekend, Paul and Franz competed as a two man relay team in the 25th Furnace Creek 508 bicycle race (see Prairie Dog Team Website). We were lucky to have Russ and Sheila crew again for us. We started on Saturday morning at 9:00 am ...

by Jerry Schonewille The ACTC riding academy held a bicycling touring class September 20-21, 2008 that included a self contained overnight ride from Los Gatos to New Brighton State Park in Capitola. I know the leader, Tony Le, and sort of invited myself along. First, I have to say I am ...

By Louise McCracken Pena Adobe Park in Vacaville was dark but dotted with headlight and helmet lights alike as approximately 240 participants started their journey on the Knoxville Double Century.  Ranked ninth out of 20 with the California Triple Crown in elevation gain, this 200 mile ride is considered quite a ...

by Franz Kelsch Five us (Eric, Doug, Kley, Luke and myself), all finished the Everest Challenge. Doug took my photo (above) after finishing the event. Doug came in 2nd place in the Masters 55+ and I can in 5th place with a total time of 14:47:48 (see official ...