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Frank Torres and Mark Christopherson on the 2022 Mulholland Double
Mark Christopherson flying down Pacific Coast Highway on the 2022 Mulholland Double
The Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge isn't all up hill.
This is sunrise in Diamond Valley before the climbing starts on Kingsbury Grade which is the First Pass.
Photo Credit: Kenny Owens
Mark Christopherson climbing on the Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge.
This is the start of the Woodford’s Canyon climb on the way to Luther Pass which is the Second Pass.
Frank Torres on the Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge.
Mark Christopherson climbing on the Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge.
This is Blue Lakes Road which is the Fourth Pass.
Frank Torres on the Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge.
Photo Credit: Eric Ross
Frank Torres on the Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge.
Frank Torres at the top of Monitor Pass on the Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge.
Photo Credit: Eric Ross
Brenda Nguyen is all smiles on the Carmel Valley Double
Photo Credit: Melissa Ha
Frank Torres flying up one of many steep climbs on the Carmel Valley Double
Photo Credit: C David Boyer
Kenny Owen rode strong on the Carmel Valley Double
Photo Credit: C David Boyer
Mark Christopherson tackling one of many steep climbs on the Carmel Valley Double
After completing the first two brutally tough stages of the 2022 California Triple Crown Stage Race, the following riders are on the podiums:
2022 Overall Division:
1 - Frank Torres
2 - Kenny Owen
3 - Mark Christopherson
Frank, Kenny, and Mark completed the Stage 1 on the Mulholland Double in the same time of 12:26.
Frank completed the Stage 2 on the Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge 52 minutes ahead of Kenny and 1:13 ahead of Mark.
2022 Women's Division:
1 - Brenda Nguyen
2022 Tandem Division:
No Finishers
2022 Recumbent Division:
No Finishers
2022 Fixed Gear Division:
No Finishers
Congratulations to everyone.
32 cyclists completed the Mulholland Double on April 9, 2022 under beautiful conditions.
Only 23 cyclists completed the course by starting at 6am and completing this radically difficult course within 18 hours.
Only a select 17 cyclists were able to complete the Alta Alpina 8 Pass Challenge on this incredibly difficult course.
We tip our helmets to all of those who have completed the first two stages of this most difficult 2022 Stage Race. The third and final stage will be on the Carmel Valley Double on August 27, 2022.
Everyone who completes all three stages will be recognized at the 2022 California Triple Crown Awards Breakfast to be held on 9/11/22,
the day after the Beach City Double. The 3 winners in each division will be awarded the coveted California Triple Crown Stage Race Plaques.
We are looking for photos from these Double Centuries. Please e-mail links to them to Chuck Bramwell at CBrams at CalTripleCrown.com
To complete the California Triple Crown Stage Race is a HUGE Accomplishment in cycling!!
Rules:
To be in the Tandem Division, the rider has to ride each of the 3 Double Centuries on a tandem with the same person.
To be in the Recumbent Division, the rider has to ride each of the 3 Double Centuries on a Recumbent bike.
To be in the Fixed Gear Division, the rider has to ride each of the 3 Double Centuries on a Fixed Gear bike.
The Overall Division Winners can include Women, Tandems, Recumbents, or Fixed Gear Bikes if they finish in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place overall in the 3 Double Centuries.
No motors of any kind are allowed on these bikes ridden in the California Triple Crown Stage Race ... each of those Double Centuries must be strictly human powered events.
Any form of human-powered vehicle is acceptable but the vehicle must be powered solely by the rider.
The awards for the Winners in each Division will be determined by the Organizers of the Double Centuries in the Stage Race.
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