Tag: california
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Lost and Found 2026: First, Second, Third Place Men’s Full Bull 🐂 (99 mile)
First, second, third place Men’s Full Bull 🐂 (99 mile) finishers descending towards Lake Davis, CA during Lost and Found 2026. Full athlete gallery: https://event.meridianmilephoto.com/galleries/lost-and-found-2026 FULL BULL (99 miles) 1Matthew Wilson (27) @matthew.mtbPro MenAuckland, NZL4:59:00.8 2Payson McElveen (41) @paysonmcelveenPro MenDurango, CO4:59:53.6 3Peter Stetina (1) @pstetinaPro MenSanta Rosa, CA5:01:22.1
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2026 Bass Lake Yosemite Triathlon
Spring weather in the Sierra Nevada mountains is often defined by cold mornings and warm, sunny afternoons, creating a unique backdrop for outdoor activities. The last weekend of May at Bass Lake was no exception, as swimmers had to overcome cool temps for their morning start. As the sun rose higher in the sky, the…
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Sea Otter Day 4 (Sunday): Downhill Elite and Expert Finals
Sunday, the final day of Sea Otter, was dedicated to covering the Downhill Finals, where some of the best mountain bikers in the world rode this flowy and fast course at lightning speeds, showcasing their impressive skills for an enthusiastic audience. Morning light and lifting fog enhanced the already dramatic backdrop of the course. Throughout…
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Sea Otter Day 3 (Saturday): Juniors Downhill Finals, Intermediate/Para Downhill Finals
For the remainder of Sea Otter (Saturday and Sunday), I devoted my time to covering the exhilarating downhill races. On Saturday, the Juniors Finals took place first. For this race, I mostly stayed in one area of the course where the young riders consistently took to the air showcasing their agility and control, before powering…
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Sea Otter Day 2 (Friday): All Ages and Distances Gravel
On Friday I covered the All Ages and Distances Gravel Race, which began on the track at the Laguna Seca Raceway. After shooting each wave head out from this iconic starting line, I hopped on my e-bike to catch the majority of the riders on the final climb back towards the venue. I spent most…
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Starting the Season in Solvang
The 2026 race season kicked off for me on March 7, 2026 in the hills around Solvang, California where light winds and blue skies made for a great spring-like day of riding. The Solvang Century offers three route options through iconic Southern California wine country. In order to maximize coverage of all riders, I focused…
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Scenes from the 2025 June Lake Triathlon
Location: June Lake, California Date: August, 2025 Athlete Gallery: https://www.captivatingsportsphotos.net/event/find-my-event?year=2025&month=08&event=2025-june-lake-tri
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2025 Downieville Classic Downhill (Sunday) as Seen from “The Gorge”
On Sunday I hiked down to shoot an interesting, technical section of the downhill known as, “The Gorge.” It was impressive to see the top riders drop into and climb out of this challenging feature without hesitating or slowing down. It is an unusual piece of trail with a steep rocky drop in transitioning abruptly…
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2025 Downieville Classic XC as Seen from Sunrise Trail
August, 2025. Downieville, CA. Complete Athlete Gallery https://dnbphotos.com/galleries/downieville-classic-sat-2025 Sunrise Trail with the Sierra Buttes in the Background
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2025 Solvang Century Athlete Photos
On a cold morning with a thick marine layer in place, riders set out from Solvang, California on a scenic tour through Central Coast wine country. The athletes had the option of a century, metric century, or half century ride on country roads with rolling hills. Riders faced sustained climbs, but nothing particularly steep. 3,879′…