The Planet Ultra Death Valley Double Century

Karl points out part of the course - and the lowest point in the USA.

Meanwhile, Brent smokes a cigar. What else do you do when your 280 feet below sea level?

Brent and Karl set a booby trap for Marcus in the hotel room.

Up before sunrise, Karl prepares for the LONG day ahead.

Brent shoes off his UCLA Cycling jersey.

Marcus shows off his great color coordination and demonstrates how to pump up your tires.

The start of the race. We're in there somewhere.

The first aid station. Look at all that wonderful food!

Brent begins the 30 mile climb. He looks like he is feeling pretty good.

A view of the start of the 30 mile climb. This part wasn't too bad.

Now Brent really feels it. Mommy!

But at least at 75 miles on the day you can get something to eat.

Mmmm.

Bannanas, PB&J's, planter's nuts, clif bars, power bars. Beautiful isn't it?!

Some volunteers at an aid station.

Marcus finishes the ride right alongside Karl at 12 hours 2 minutes. He looks fried and almost unrecognizable.

Marcus congratulates Brent on a successful ride.

I'm too pooped to poop!

The ride home. A view from Brent's Explorer shows the Death Valley landscape and Marcus' 1990 Toyota Corolla.