What: This is a 20-mile course in Stanislaus County near Knight’s Ferry, CA.
When: 2008-09-06
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What: A 43 mile loop open road race course that begins and ends in Yolo, California (north of Davis).
When: 2008-08-31

I highly recommend this race for next year.  The course consists of two 24 mile loops with one moderate climb in the middle.  The conditions were clear and warm, with the temperature at the finish line around 90 degrees.  Unfortunately, I managed to bonk around mile 35 and limped my way home across the finish line [...]

I use the term “race” lightly but I sure enjoyed myself. I did Patterson Pass on Saturday and lost the lead group just before the very steep part of the climb on the first lap. Super fast descents and a lot of wind and suffering. It was a really hard race. I don”t think I [...]

Nick, Brian, Jonathan and I all rode in the Tour de Max yesterday and had an absolute blast. The course was 73 miles from Palo Alto to Pescadero and back, with 7,000 feet of climbing. The weather was outstanding, and the ride was well supported (even though we got a bit of a late start). Tom Yonker, the ride organizer was very happy to see Team TFK again this year. Special recognition to our sponsor Gu, who stocked each rest stop with tons of Gu. This is a great group event, and I highly recommend that everyone consider this ride next year. It always takes place around this time.

Bret

It went well!

Noe and I really put together a good strategy. On the first of four laps, I attacked on the big climb causing some movement in the field. Dropped a 3rd of the group, and then Noe and I took a commanding lead into the 2nd lap. I was feeling pretty good, and Noe was looking to be the strongest in the pack. I was sitting behind two guys from Total Athlete waiting for them to show signs of weakness so I pulled ahead of them to set the tempo a little higher before the feed zone. Then came an attack led by one of the guys from Total Athlete AT THE FEED ZONE!!! I wasn’t ready to respond to an attack at the feed zone but I reacted anyway. All of a sudden I felt a painful cramp right below my right rib cage. I knew then and there that my day was over. I had to regroup and hope the break away would suffer the same fate as I. So I rode in no mans land, admiring the barbed wire fencing and vultures that accompanied me. I knew a good portion of the group was still behind me so I was determined to finish strong. Meanwhile Noe was putting some heavy damage on these guys, and eventually ended up in a 3-man breakaway on the final lap. Unfortunately he hit a pothole, and flatted out. Noe was unable to finish the race, but left his mark carrying the TFK flag. I came across the finish line solo I’m guessing in 6th to 8th place.