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2009 California Triple Crown Finisher
Feb 21, 2009 - Camino Real Double Century
Feb 28, 2009 - Death Valley Spring Double Century
March 28, 2009 - Solvang Spring Double Century
August, 2009 - LA Wheelmen Highland Double Century
Oct 3, 2009 - Hemet Double Century
Oct 24, 2009 - Death Valley Autumn Double Century
FARGO STREET HILLCLIMB- MARCH 15, 2009 It's only one block long, but Fargo Street, with its 32% grade, equals the steepest street incline in Los Angeles. Our annual event challenges all comers to see if they can make it up on a bike, and if so, how many times in one day. Here are the 2009 results: 60 riders signed up, 46 riders completed the climb Oldest Rider: Doug Kubler 64 Youngest Rider: Andrew Karnes 12 New woman's record: Rosalie Kneebone 16 Most climbs: Doug Kubler 30 (We were informed that Doug Kubler planned to do more climbs, but his chain broke on the 31st attempt.) For photos, see Dan Wyman's outstanding photos on his website: http://www.pbase.com/coaster/fargo_street_hill_climb__2009 Andy Takakian, who lives near Fargo Street, posted his own photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/Takakjian/2009FargoStreetHillClimb and here's a video clip by Time-Warner cable (about 90 seconds plus credits): (To view it, you need Quicktime (or similar) or Media Player Classic.) Download is 4.6 MB). ALL-TIME RECORDS. In 2008, Steve Gilmore set the men's record of 101 ascents, which took him 9 hours. Roselie Kneebone's 16 this year is the women's record, surpassing her 12 in 2008. List of all finishers:
FARGO STREET 2008 RESULTS (http://www.lawheelmen.org/fargo.htm)
90 riders attempted the climb 56 riders made the climb successfully, including 3 women
NEW RECORDS:
Men: Steve Gilmore 101 climbs Women: Rosalie Kneebone 12 climbs
Youngest rider this year Josh Gilmore (2 climbs) Oldest rider this year Doug Kubler (4 climbs)
Volunteers:
Larry Schellhase Cathy Schellhase Francis Ignacio Dan Wyman Dave Wyman Eric Ostendorff Kermit Ganier
Links to photos and videos:
Dan Wyman: http://www.pbase.com/coaster/fargo_street_hillclimb_2008
Josh Harris: http://www.lalandscapes.com/gallery/4537606_3aFqX/1/267261922_UtVKK#267261922
A video from Channel 7 (ABC): http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/media?id=6024210
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