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2006 Death Valley Double Century Race Report
October 28, 2006
196 Miles 10,500 feet of climbing
































This particular edition was the fourth in history to traverse the northern route of this
event, heading to Scotty's Castle, Ubehebe Crater, Hell's Gate, and other roadside
attractions. With riders representing AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY,
MA, MD, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI, plus Canada and
the United Kingdom, this event remains one of the most popular endurance rides in the
country. (Chris Kostman)























                                         









                  





















                  
                                                                                        
Summary

The Death Valley Double Century (DVD) marked the third major endurance event in a 5 week
period.  Beginning with
Everest Challenge Sept 23-24, then two weeks later I did my goal event of
the year
Furnace Creek 508 solo Oct. 7-8, and finally, my last event of the year, the Death Valley
Double on Oct. 28.
 I felt really good.  Considering all the miles and climbing in the recent weeks, I
really felt strong.  I felt recovered.  
I finished 10th.  My goal was 12:00 hours and I just missed
it-- total time 12:11!

I was 20 minutes faster than the last time I did this event.  
Considering that I rode solo for
over 170 miles,
I am satisfied with my time. The last time I did this event (total time 12:31) I drafted
with riders throughout the course.  In particular, I remember drafting down from
Hell's Gate (over
45mph) to the finish (last 25 miles) behind a tandem.
 

In five weeks I did over 900 racing miles and 75,000 feet of climbing.  
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Elevation
Hells's Gate detail
Start line pictures look
for my yellow booties
and you will find me on
the left.
 
Pulling into Stove Pipe
Wells Mile 25.
Getting marked
  Setting up tunes for
the next 30 miles of
hammering solo.
  Pulling into the 95
Junction Mile 98
Climbing to Scotty's
Castle.
Second time Mile 120
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Wattage Numbers
 
Total Kilojoules-                   
6560kj
Best Average  30min
222w
Best Average  60min
214w
Best Average  120min
207w
Average Watts total event
157w
Results 2006
12:11 Total Time!!
Finished 10th out of 140 starters and 12 DNF's