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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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