MULHOLLAND CHALLENGE RIDE REPORT
112 miles - 12,500 feet of climbing*
One of the toughest events in Southern California

The KING OF THE MOUNTAINS CENTURY CHALLENGE is off to a great start! And what a day it was! Riders were treated to perfect climbing weather- cool temperatures under cloudy skies. And climb, they did! Over 12,500 feet in 112 miles - with both long, meandering hills as well as super steep, thigh-busting grades. Maybe "Challenge" doesn't do it justice... this ride is a DOOZY!

We're not going to comment now on the standings, as some riders may or may not be riding Stage Two, Breathless Agony. But heartfelt congratulations to all of the riders who completed this super tough course - especially Jon Tanklage, who set a new Course Record of 6 hours 58 minutes.**

(**Legendary mountain bike National Champion Tinker Juarez's 2005 Course Record of 6 hours and 35 minutes, will also stand. Tinker's time was based on the route which climbed Mulholland Highway from the coast, instead of Decker Canyon.)

A big round of applause for first time century riders, Carlos Lara and Marc Pierrat! They sure picked a tough one!

Special kudos to George Hurlbert, who got back on his bike, trained for and completed the Mulholland Challenge, after having both of his hips replaced. We're inspired by George's come-back from his surgeries. Great job, George!

Special thanks to the wonderful volunteers who helped make this event extra spectacular:
Rider Check-In:  Deborah & Brian Bowling, Judith Gustafson, Martin Ward
PB&J Crew: John Canning, Judith Gustafson, Bobbi Leith, Tracey Lynn White
Saturday Morning Time Keepers: Joe Awe, Julie Gildred, Judith Gustafson, Tracey Lynn White
CP#1 -  Susan Caldwell, Mel Cutler, Bobbi Leith, Saralie Liner, Mariceia Munoz, Chuck Phillips
CP#2 - Brian Bowling, Bobbi Fisher, Ken Kistinger, Tim Knight, Judith Rayburn
Mini CP - Morgan Beeby, Jim Cook, Tracey Lynn White
CP#3 - Jackie Burneson, John Long, Kris O'Kubo, Chuck Phillips
CP#4 - Dave Evans, Ron Hanson, Lynn Katano
Top O' Stunt: Linda Bott, Judy Mullins
Roving SAG: Joe Awe, Susan Caldwell, Carlos Carbajal, Bobbi Fisher, Julie Gildred, Tim Knight, Bobbi Leith, Frank Neal
Finish Line: Deborah Bowling, Angella Keleman, Saralie Liner, Tracey Lynn White 

Ride Stats:
347 Registered Riders
248 Completed the Challenge
8 Riders earned KOM credit by completing the Mulholland Double Century: 205 miles with over 16,000 feet of climbing!
66 Riders completed distances other than the full Challenge
25 Riders had all kinds of excuses as to why they didn't start

*Accumulated gain is estimated based on averaging climbing results provided by various riders using various devices.

Totally unsolicited, but greatly appreciated, rider feedback:

"Thank you for a great event. This was my first Planet Ultra event and I appreciate very much your attention to detail. It shows the respect you two have for the health and safety of the participants. It allows them to enjoy the challenge without worrying about extraneous issues. Your volunteers were great. Their enthusiasm and care for the welfare of the participants added to a great experience for all. You do a great service for the cycling community."
-Eddie Camarena, Anaheim, CA

"I have many things to thank you for: First, thanks for coming up with such a beautiful, challenging course.  I think this has become my favorite ride.  The support this year was just tremendous, it helped me have a time much faster than I thought possible. Thanks for having potties available.  I think this is critical to getting more women to do the tough rides.  When you think of it, about one fourth of the women on any ride really need this service -it's important to us.And thanks for getting the results posted so quickly!  I know you guys must be as exhausted as the riders the day after, so I appreciate you taking the time to get this done. I had one of those sublime, perfect days on the bike on Saturday.  Planet Ultra had a lot to do with that. See you at Breathless." - Kerin Huber, Pasadena, CA

"The event was awesome and the weather could not have been more beautiful.  Events like this don't happen in a vacuum, it takes volunteers.  This was by far the best road event that I have ever done and the volunteers did a world class job of encouraging, feeding, helping, sympathizing, and recharging our spirits." -Andrew Markham, Laguna Hills, CA

"Wow...another outstanding job you guys did for the mc 2006. It has got to be one of the best rides I have ever done." -Tony Musorafite, Pasadena, CA

"Many thanks for yesterday's ride. As usual the Planet Ultra Team was all over it. ... At the end of the ride, you couldn't wipe the smile off of my face."
-Skip Nevell, Los Angeles, California.

"Thanks for being such excellent hosts for my first century. I wasn't sure I could ride that far, but your staff assured me it was a simple task of staying on the bike and spinning the crank. Your checkpoints were well placed and well staffed, and I was well fed along the way."
-Marc Pierrat, Westlake Village, CA.

Click here to view some really great photos of the ride by Chuck Bramwell.

Attention riders who, at the event, wrote a check to Planet Ultra for either the entry fee or for retail products: Our van was vandalized late Saturday night and our office box with all the checks was stolen. Please stop payment on your check. We'd appreciate if you'll re-issue your check to Planet Ultra, minus the cost of the stop payment. Thank you.

2006 MULHOLLAND CHALLENGE RESULTS:
STAGE ONE OF THE KING OF THE MOUNTAINS CENTURY CHALLENGE

Last Name First Name City State Age*   Time
Tanklage Jon Whittier CA 35   6:58
Luton Dustin Pasadena CA 37   6:59
Adams David Redondo Beach CA 45   7:08
Bowles Jim Manhattan Beach CA 52   7:11
Mashon Rick Los Angeles CA 50   7:12
Zandenbergen Tim Aliso Viejo CA 42   7:14
Davidson Bob Tustin CA 59   7:15
Lindquist Jack Los Angeles CA 26   7:19
Stange Jody Santa Monica CA 33   7:25
Frank Robert Hermosa Beach CA 39   7:27
Smith Scott P. St. George UT 44   7:28
Taber Don Newbury Park CA 52   7:28
Morse Terry Palo Alto CA 48   7:29
Herzog Steven Tucson AZ 46   7:30
Hawthorne Topher Irvine CA 35   7:30
Bryce Chris Huntington Beach CA 36   7:32
Shirazi Desmund Manhattan Beach CA 42   7:32
Ruscigno Matt Los Angeles CA 28   7:33
Vezeau Bob Irvine CA 49   7:35
Rhyne Matthew Palmdale CA 30   7:36
Scovel Tim Tustin Ranch CA 58   7:41
Hill Tom Pacific Palisades CA 47   7:44
Cordoba John Costa Mesa CA 25   7:46
Swanson Matthew San Marcos CA 31   7:48
Trone Michael Encinitas CA 47   7:50
Bastin Alexander Santa Monica CA 37   7:50
Contreras Oscar Sunland CA 39   7:50
Schulze Richard San Diego CA 45   7:50
Wong Dorothy Altadena CA 41 F 7:51
Lilly Michael ??? CA ???   7:54
Barajas Albert Carlsbad CA 41   7:55
Dicus Clark Orange CA 52   7:56
Joyce Mike Tustin CA 50   7:56
Ward Martin Irvine CA 53   7:56
Paz Manuel Van Nuys CA 36   7:59
Schmidt Don Lancaster CA 60   7:59
Myers Mike Irvine CA 25   8:00
Patterson Mike Santa Monica CA 25   8:01
Hayden Todd Corona CA 35   8:02
Ishmael Jeffrey Dana Point CA 39   8:03
Huber Kerin Pasadena CA 48 F 8:03
Carmody Matt Calabasas CA 50   8:05
Albrecht Colt St. George UT 31   8:08
Axtell James Irvine CA 46   8:08
Thomas Craig Woodland Hills CA 53   8:08
Brodsky Keith Chatsworth CA 42   8:11
Pierrat Marc Westlake Village CA 40   8:13
Jones Stephen San Marcos CA 54   8:13
Rudnick Karl Solana Beach CA 57   8:13
Zlotlow Joshua Encinitas CA 32   8:14
McClure Stuart Ladera Ranch CA 37   8:15
Zaph Craig Los Angeles CA 37   8:17
Gomes Marc Los Angeles CA 46   8:18
Nichols Taylor Los Angeles CA 47   8:19
Zwiebel Donald La Quinta CA 62   8:20
Eldred Daniel Northridge CA 52   8:21
Musorafite Tony Torrance CA 48   8:21
Stefanides Dave Los Alamitos CA 40   8:21
Parsons Donald San Diego CA 53   8:22
Berquam Tony S. Pasadena CA 37   8:22
Miles Jim San Diego CA 56   8:23
Thurston Robert Long Beach CA 44   8:24
Darnell Alan Irvine CA 54   8:25
Gronlund Lars Vista CA 45   8:25
Bertrand John E. Menifee CA 45   8:28
Larsen Ivan Rancho Palos Verdes CA 55   8:29
Ellicott Vernon Thousand Oaks CA 52   8:32
Summers Spike Burbank CA 58   8:33
Lakey Roger Carlsbad CA 44   8:33
Draffen Tommy Rancho Palos Verdes CA 43   8:33
van Woudenberg Staphane Huntington Beach CA 40   8:33
Anderson Terrell Rolling Hills Estates CA 49   8:34
Kralick Christopher Newport Beach CA 55   8:34
Werneke Andrew Felton CA 57   8:36
Regester Michael Yucaipa CA 35   8:38
Schiepke Michael Los Angeles CA 44   8:39
Theiss Greg Omaha NE 48   8:40
Erwin John N. Hollywood CA 53   8:40
Lopez Jose Santa Monica CA 32   8:41
Bagley David Los Angeles CA 41   8:44
King Bo Redlands CA 38   8:45
Kosareff Morrie Huntington Beach CA 47   8:45
Lugo Robert Redlands CA 52   8:45
Berg Bo Los Angeles CA 41   8:46
Fisher Ethan Salt Lake City UT 41   8:46
Gallegos Edward Los Alamitos CA 46   8:46
Mahaney William Cedarpines Park CA 47   8:46
Cawthon James Garden Grove CA 54   8:46
McIntyre John Newbury Park CA 47   8:48
Duffy Andrew Burbank CA 40   8:49
Friis Colleen Banning CA 40 F 8:49
Monahan Bev E. Highlands CA 45 F 8:50
Moore Brian Highland CA 35   8:50
Ternent Kelly Glendale CA 32   8:51
Straehle Bernd Aliso Viejo CA 37   8:51
Rigo Katherine San Bernardino CA 49 F 8:51
Cary Jaycee Playa Del Rey CA 40   8:53
Murphy Larry Palos Verdes CA 61   8:53
Smith Matt Fountain Valley CA 38   8:54
Tremble Tyler Spring Valley CA 42   8:55
Eberhardt Jonathan Valencia CA 29   8:55
Detchmendy Phillip Studio City CA 44   8:55
Idukas Kevin Thousand Oaks CA 46   8:55
Bramwell Chuck Irvine CA 55   8:56
Raffelson Troy El Cajon CA 45   8:56
Swanson Phyllis Oceanside CA 53 F 8:57
Mulligan Michael Irvine CA 53   8:58
Long Brian Aliso Viejo CA 31   8:59
Rayburn Joe Orange CA 45   8:59
Legere Laura Malibu CA 50 F 8:59
Emerick Tom Vista CA 59   9:00
Cotto Jaime Thousand Oaks CA 42   9:00
Green Andrew San Diego CA 43   9:02
Kamm William San Diego CA 45   9:02
Wennerstrom Diana Escondido CA 38 F 9:02
Woodbury Jonathan Moorpark CA 46   9:02
Berka Becky Los Angeles CA 43 F 9:03
North Ed Westlake Village CA 48   9:04
Ungar Peter Calabasas CA 50   9:04
Lucas Maxwell Manhattan Beach CA 22   9:05
Duncan Tim San Diego CA 42   9:05
Kusserow Tebb Santa Monica CA 63   9:05
Kusserow Todd El Segundo CA 34   9:05
Delapaz Joel Palm Desert CA 40   9:05
Countess Cecil Norwalk CA 57   9:06
Jones Bob Lakewood CA 52   9:06
McDowell Randy Long Beach CA 45   9:06
Miramontes Sal Los Angeles CA 41   9:06
Zetterbaum Eric Winnetka CA 39   9:06
Hallam Doug Pasadena CA 46   9:07
Rubin Janice Frazier Park CA 48 F 9:07
Drake Isabelle Laguna Beach CA 53 F 9:09
Turner David Glendale CA 40   9:11
Kellogg Deby Bakersfield CA 46 F 9:12
Bailey David Palos Verdes CA 46   9:12
Sanders Jerry Burbank CA 38   9:12
Caldwell Wayne San Marcos CA 53   9:14
Leith Ronnie Vista CA 44   9:14
House Karen Sacramento CA 55 F 9:14
Miller Steve Rolling Hills Estates CA 52   9:14
Conmy Philip Tustin CA 37   9:15
Lieberman Caren Studio City CA 44 F 9:18
Kavanaugh Matt Los Angeles CA 49   9:19
Lipson Paul Calabasas CA ???   9:19
Lobre Frank Bakersfield CA 56   9:19
Crutchfield Perry San Diego CA 48   9:19
Stein Pete Calabasas CA 52   9:20
Arnold Michael Los Angeles CA 53   9:20
Lopez Al Encinitas CA 46   9:20
Davis Chris Huntington Beach CA 34   9:21
Hatchette Desmond Winchester CA 41   9:24
Lara Carlos Bakersfield CA 38   9:24
Pardee Wes San Diego CA 56   9:26
Shellenbarger Jon Anaheim CA 34   9:26
Christensen Curtis Long Beach CA 39   9:29
Christensen Keith Long Beach CA 44   9:29
Rogers John Long Beach CA 43   9:29
Skipper Tim Castaic CA 49   9:29
Beauregard Michael Los Angeles CA 32   9:29
Babayan Steve Los Angeles CA 32   9:30
Brodsky Sarah Chatsworth CA 31 F 9:30
Putnoky John San Diego CA 22   9:30
Salinas Arturo S. Pasadena CA 45   9:32
Karathanas Greg Simi Valley CA 43   9:32
Graham Dan Rolling Hills Estates CA 58   9:36
Alvarez Joseph Brea CA 38   9:38
Louie Henry Baldwin Park CA 35   9:38
Greenmayer Brad Santa Ana CA 38   9:40
Markham Andrew Aliso Viejo CA 42   9:40
Sheridan James Venice CA 39   9:40
Solem Brett Aliso Viejo CA 48   9:40
Shapiro Mitchell Encino CA 66   9:41
Krieger Spencer S. Pasadena CA 41   9:42
Murphy Brian Hermosa Beach CA 33   9:42
Trubenbach Ted Santa Ana CA 50   9:43
Adler Eric Tehachapi CA 33   9:44
Usi Emilio Baldwin Park CA 53   9:45
Bradshaw Keenan Santa Monica CA 41   9:45
Martinelli Mike Thousand Oaks CA 48   9:46
Stamatis James Thousand Oaks CA 37   9:46
Brooks Craig Westlake Village CA 48   9:47
Ridsdale David Chatsworth CA 43   9:48
Householder Richard Marina Del Rey CA 47   9:50
McCullough John La Habra CA 57   9:50
Perrault George Redondo Beach CA 59   9:50
Hotchkin John Ventura CA 44   9:50
Siminowski Paul Cambridge, ONT CAN 51   9:51
Lugo Virginia Redlands CA 46 F 9:52
Romero Jerry Riverside CA 51   9:52
Sisemore Brent Redlands CA 46   9:53
Patterson Doug Orange CA 46   9:54
Rigby Vickie Bakersfield CA 55 F 9:54
Crawford Stuart Santa Clarita CA 35   9:55
Lenahan Patrick Santa Ana CA 53   9:55
McKaughan Frieda Sacramento CA 51 F 9:56
Michael Crisstopher Pasadena CA 46   9:56
Keesling William San Diego CA 57   9:57
Thomas-Johnson Irene Canyon Country CA 44 F 9:57
Walsh Bill Cota de Caza CA 42   9:59
Dickey Steve Newbury Park CA 50   9:59
Macomber Roger Camarillo CA 62   10:02
Hurlburt George Discovery Bay CA 55   10:05
Holmes Craig Costa Mesa CA 54   10:06
Ricafort Christina Huntington Bch CA 46 F 10:08
Paterna Angela Carlsbad CA 36 F 10:10
Seaman Howard Encino CA ???   10:11
Snow Tim Sylmar CA 46   10:12
Deal Jim Newport Beach CA 51   10:12
Wagner Catherine Santa Ana CA 49 F 10:12
Allbritton Edwin Santa Barbara CA 65   10:15
Knowles Brian Santa Barbara CA 59   10:15
Knowles Stephen Los Angeles CA 29   10:15
Nies Gerald San Diego CA 48   10:15
Dean Mike Valencia CA 52   10:15
Wilburn Karen Newbury Park CA 49 F 10:17
Markle Alex Los Angeles CA 26   10:18
Kirsch Steve Agoura CA 52   10:18
Goren Isaac Calabasas CA 49   10:20
Sweigert Jim Riverside CA 51   10:22
Duerfeldt Stephanie Oak Park CA 48 F 10:24
Karwasky Bob Glendale CA 51   10:25
Garcia Guillermo La Habra CA 41   10:26
Wildermuth Jerry Whittier CA 60   10:26
Sewell Paul Los Angeles CA 45   10:31
Langeveld Max Moreno Valley CA 52   10:31
Nickell Jeffrey Whittier CA 49   10:33
Lunstrum Timothy Grand Terrace CA 50   10:33
Peel John L. Whittier CA 50   10:33
Keene Gary Altadena CA ???   10:35
Vasquez Gabriel Oxnard CA 23   10:36
Frederick Richard Lancaster CA 48   10:36
Aguilera Flavio Oxnard CA 53   10:37
Osterguard Robert Stevenson Ranch CA 45   10:41
Janssen Mark Morena Valley CA 51   10:43
Reasons Edith San Bernardino CA 47 F 10:43
Clarke Richard Thousand Oaks CA 67   10:46
Konell Ben Redondo Beach CA 55   10:50
Eckel Gary San Dimas CA 55   10:51
Camarillo Francisco Huntington Park CA 38   10:54
Elliott Linda 29 Palms CA ???   10:55
Nevell Skip Los Angeles CA 72   10:55
Gardiner Kent Valencia CA 60   10:57
Sarchian Ron Sherman Oaks CA 42   10:59
Summers Sandra Oak Park CA 46 F 11:00
Udvardy Imre Canyon Country CA 52   11:18
Hindman Jeff Laguna Niguel CA 50   11:28
Hindman Marissa Laguna Niguel CA 49 F 11:28
Henderson James B. Riverside CA 63   12:00

*Age is based on how old the rider will be as of their birthday in the year 2006

These riders earn finisher credit for Stage One by having completed the Mulholland Double Century:

Baker Wade Atascadero CA 52
Cardona Kley San Jose CA 45
Carroll Jay Los Osos CA 53
Gustafson Andrew Ojai CA 65
Ignacio Francis Duarte CA 39
Murphy William Long Beach CA 54
Sittard Travis Los Angeles CA 35
Vargas George Encinitas CA 41

These riders completed distances other than the entire Challenge:

Apolinar Alan Irvine CA 39  
Auerbach Stephen Newport Beach CA 59  
Baggerly Derek Encinitas CA 37  
Beatty Zack Santa Monica CA 30  
Bell Denise Huntington Beach CA 51 F
Bell Justin Los Angeles CA 28  
Bergens Margaret Ridgecrest CA 43  
Bergens Paul Ridgecrest CA 43  
Borrell Mark Camarillo CA 46  
Brewer Daniel Cerritos CA 47  
Camarena Edward Anaheim CA 68  
Carr Shawn San Diego CA 22  
Carter Steve Huntington Beach CA 43  
Crain Terry Fountain Valley CA 48  
Crider Wilson Corona CA 38  
Crocker Mike Ventura CA 60  
Deyarmie Tim Barstow CA 62  
Distin Arthur Walnut CA 57  
Elliott Chris 29 Palms CA 37  
Farhgy Bryan Los Angeles CA 44  
Fieber Leonard Tucson AZ 54  
Gaut Kevin Los Angeles CA 49  
Gluck Jonathan Northridge CA 41  
Goby Steven Glendale CA 49  
Gonzalez Luis Whitter CA 42  
Hamilton Hugh Santa Monica CA 49  
Hammerson Glenn Manteca CA 44  
Humphrey Glen North Hills CA 51  
Hurlbert Gail Discovery Bay CA 58 F
Kaiser Howard Los Angeles CA 56  
Kettner Alex S. Pasadena CA 44  
Keven Bob Folsom CA 64  
Keven Sherri Folsom CA 55  
Kimura Greg Los Angeles CA 44  
Lequeux David Huntington Beach CA 31  
Lichtenstern Fred Moreno Valley CA 49  
MacLean Trent Los Angeles CA 51  
Maechling Mark Pasadena CA 43  
Matthews Kimberly San Jose CA 39  
Matthews Mike San Jose CA 40  
McKaughan Don Sacramento CA 57  
McLaughlin Mike San Diego CA 53  
McMahon John Redondo Beach CA 60  
McNulty Kevin Ramona CA 42  
Meadors Stephen Thousand Oaks CA 51  
Merritt Andrew Trabuco Cyn CA 40  
Miramontes Oscar Los Angeles CA 37  
Pantelas Georgene Thousand Oaks CA 41  
Pantelas Harry Newbury Park CA 69  
Paolinelli Gisela Laguna Beach CA 46  
Poestkoki Roland San Clemente CA 47  
Putz Randall Big Bear Lake CA 43  
Putz Sander Big Bear Lake CA 13  
Ramos Gregory Moreno Valley CA 56  
Roark John West Hills CA 72  
Scott Lee Santa Clarita CA 54  
Selby Rick Altadena CA 56  
Smith Sean Huntington Beach CA 27  
Somdahl Jerald Santa Paula CA 56  
Spagnola Augie Santa Monica CA 35  
Stark Randall Huntington Beach CA 41  
Tai Ming Pasadena CA 34  
Webb Tim Malibu CA 48  
Wiercigroch Alexandria Pasadena CA 40  
Winkelman Drew Woodland Hills CA 39  
Yukawa Jackie Pasadena CA 57  


 

Registration / Information / Results / Training / Charity / News
Home / Grand Slam / Links / Mailing List / Bulletin Board / Contact