May 21, 2005--The 36th annual edition of the Davis Double took place under sunny skies with warm temperatures--some of the best weather that Campy Only has seen on our 22 trips around the DC course.  About 900 riders were signed up, and everyone we saw was having a great time, aided by the numerous helpful rest stop workers and the legions of sag vehicles.

Campy Only's weapon of choice (for the second year) was our fixed-gear Soma, this time equipped with 50x19 gearing (one tooth higher than last year's 50x20--a little harder on the uphills, but nicer on the flats and downhills).

We stopped at every rest stop--partly to enjoy to the rest stop goodies, and partly to let our legs stop moving for a while. 

Our target time for the ride was 14 hours, and we ended up finishing in 13:59--a full 90 minutes faster than last year! (BTW, we did the math and figured it took about 54,000 pedal strokes--yes, pedaling every inch of the way--to go around the entire DC course.)

And now ... the photos.  webmaster@campyonly.com us if you would like a slighter higher-res version, or if you can ID any of the folks in the photos.

Rest Stop #1 Farnham Ranch >>>	Arriving at RS 1		Leaving the rest stop	Chasing our shadow	On the way to Winters
Heading for first climb of the day	First glimpse of Monticello Dam	Rest Stop #2 Monticello Dam >>>	Monticello Dam rest stop	Ride fast uphill ...	... then wait for a potty
In the Capay Valley		Rest Stop #3 Nichelini Winery >>>	Rest stop at the winery picnic area	Watering up--a very good idea on a warm day	Our bike takes a rest
Heading for Pope Valley	We've been going by this barn for more than 20 years...It's still scenic	Nice shady roads on this part of the course	Rest Stop #4 Pope Valley Grange Hall >>>	Rest stop at the Pope Valley Grange Hall	Clem Bartolai, beloved former mayor of Sierra Madre. This was his 6th Davis DC--at age 68!
Tom's brand-new Richard Sachs came out to play on the DC		We pulled over to take this shot. Glad we did--check it out	The summit before the Guenoc Winery	Guenoc Winery...	...and the reservoir across the way
By the way, it's pronounced in the French manner: "Zhe-NO," not "Gway-nock"	Rest Stop #5 Middletown High School >>>	Rest stop 5, at Middletown High School	Watering up again		Heading for Big Canyon
	Smile! You're almost at rest stop 6!	Rest Stop #6 Big Canyon >>>	Waiting for riders at rest stop 6		Heading for lunch
Lunch!! >>>	At the lunch	Another gratuitous shot of our fixed-gear bike			Beth from B and L Bike Shop helps get another rider back on the road
Cresting the first apres-lunch summit		Sandy takes a break	Nearing the top of Resurrection	When you see the Oasis, you're almost there	There it is ... the top!
Rest Stop #7 Resurrection >>>	Resurrection rest stop		Amenities included a wading pool to soothe hot, tired feet		Starting the long descent
	Rest Stop #8 Guinda Fire Station >>>	This little worker helped keep the wading pool full		Finding a shady spot	Rest Stop #9 >>>
A nice, festive spot	We like this photo	Bob!	Another gratuitous (and slightly shady) photo of Campy Only's Eric Norris	Rest stop babes. Woo hoo!	Last gratuitous shot of Campy Only's fixed gear, watched over by a paper parrot
Rest Stop #10 Plainfield Fire Station >>>	View from the rest stop	Goodies here included their famous chili, as well as grilled cheese sandwiches		Heading for Davis	Sandy B. Sandy was also on a fixed gear!
	The Finish!! >>>	Sandy savors post-ride lasanga	The finish	Our last stop of the day--burgers at In-N-Out

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Photos from prior DC's:  2002 | 2003 | 2004