Levi Leipheimer's Medio Fondo. The middle route, 60 miles, 3000 feet of climbing.
Ken and Steve shoe-ing up
Ken and Steve before the Gran Fondo
Ken and me before the ride. I wore last year's Furnace Creek jersey to honor my team who were about to embark on the tough 2009 FC 508
Steve and me before the ride
Some of the 3500 riders gathering before the start
More riders readying for the launch
The first big rest stop
The Pacific Ocean from my bike
Another shot of the Pacific
Steve Y's friend Amelia happy to be near the top of Coleman Valley Rd
Amelia with her friends at the rest stop after the Coleman Valley Rd climb
Post-ride events
Post-ride booths and people enjoying the festivities
More people and booths. Lots of cool stuff for sale