Invitation

For over a quarter of a century, the Fresno Cycling Club has been noted for providing to bicyclists the “Climb to Kaiser”, an event heralded as “one of the most difficult rides in America” by Bicycling Magazine. The Fresno Cycling Club extends its tradition of quality rides by offering you the opportunity of participating in its fourth annual Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century on October 11, 2008.

We heartily thank those participants who have joined us in years past. The splendid beauty of the western Sierra Nevada mountain range beckons all serious bicyclists from around the country.

Major road construction on Friant Rd, a segment of the last 15 miles of the Bass Lake Powerhouse Double, has required a course change. The start/finish location will remain the same as last year. Check– in will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday and again at 3:30 am – 5:30 am Saturday morning. This years course will be the same as the popular 2007 version. 

This course will have considerably less elevation gain with about 11,660 feet of climbing.  The course heads south for about 70 miles while the most northern point of the ride will still be Bass Lake. Unfortunately the scenic ride up Hwy 49 and Triangle Rd to Mariposa is gone, along with the popular time trial. Also, the dangerous section on Hwy 41 with the left turn onto Rd 200 has been eliminated. 

Click here for photos of the 2007 Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century If you would like a copy of a photo, please send me an e-mail and I will send you a copy of the photo. Please be sure to include the picture number.

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