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Furnace Creek 508 is once again a Race Across America Qualifier! |
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In Search of Green Teams at Furnace Creek 508
In an ongoing effort to minimize the environmental footprint of our events, as well as make them safer and less obtrusive on the highways, we have initiated a "Green Team" program at Furnace Creek 508. The purpose is to encourage, recognize, and reward those 508 entrants—racer(s), vehicle, and crew combined—who make the smallest "environmental footprint" while competing in the race. This is an outgrowth of the environmental and highway safety efforts we have already had in place for many years, such as limiting each entrant (whether solo or team) to just one support vehicle, limiting the support vehicle size to no wider than 78 inches, and discouraging camper vans, supersize SUV's, and supersize pickups with large shells. Many of these environmental footprint mitigation efforts also make the race safer and improve its appearance in the eyes of the authorities and the general public, so it's a win-win-win across the board! |
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Furnace Creek 508 Hall of Fame Class of 2009
Check out the eight new inductees into the Furnace Creek 508 Hall of Fame. Each has completed the race an amazing five times! |
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2009 Jersey and Vest!
We uploaded the designs for the 2009 Furnace Creek 508 cycling jersey, awarded to every Official Finisher at the finish line in 29 Palms in October! Will you complete "The Toughest 48 Hours in Sport" and earn this jersey? |
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USE THE ADVENTURECORPS BLOG TO CONNECT WOULD-BE CREW WITH RIDERS
Please visit our blog where would-be crew members can post their availability to crew, and where 508ers looking for crew can connect with would-be crew. Check it out! |
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Download the 2008 Furnace Creek 508 Race Magazine: 48 pages; Pdf file: 3.1MB |
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Download the 2008 Furnace Creek 508 Routesheet: 13 pages; Pdf file: 1.3MB (Excel version) |
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BIKE SHOP SUPPORT AT THE START LINE AND BIKE SHIPPING
We are pleased to announce that Bicycle John’s of Burbank (with additional locations in Acton, Northridge, and Lancaster) will be on hand at the host hotel on Friday to assist with last minute (and basic) bicycle repairs, as well as last minute product needs and purchases. Also, they will have a neutral support van on the course on Saturday morning for the first 25 miles of the race (when your support teams are already up the road, waiting for you). If you want to pre-order anything special or extra for the race, or you need to ship a bike out in advance, then we recommend Bicycle John's for all your 508 needs! |
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Furnace Creek 508 Route Reconaissance
By Ole Eichhorn, rookie 508 entrant in 2008 on 2x Team Charlotte the Spider |
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NEW 508 DIVISION FOR CLASSIC, or CLASSIC STYLE, BIKES!
New for 2008 and beyond, The 508 will feature the Classic Rendezvous Division. The requirements to enter this division—which will be a sub-category of ANY 508 division, whether solo, tandem, or 2x / 4x relay, will be to race on technology from 1983 or older. Specifically, this means:
- The frame and fork must be lugged steel (but built in ANY year, including brand new). Yes, we know that aluminum bikes existed before 1983, as well as fillet-brazed steel...
- No more than six cogs on the rear wheel.
- 32 spokes per wheel minimum.
- Friction shifting on the down-tube or bar-ends (must be true friction shiters; not clickables set in friction mode).
- Toe clips and straps.
Just to be clear, the frame and parts don't have to actually be 25 or more years old—just the technology has to be 1983 or older. Of course "style points" will be awarded to those whose entire bike, other than the obvious—tyres, cables, chain, brake pads, etc - are from 1983 or older!
This new division is supported and endorsed by Classic Rendezvous, a website and email group dedicated to celebrating classic bicycles and history. More info here.
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2007 Race Report: 2007 Furnace Creek 508: Epic Battles Add to the 24 Year History of the Legendary Race |
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The 2007 Webcast, with time splits, over 2,000 images, racer blog/website/video links, and more. |
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Congratulations to the 2007 inductees into the Furnace Creek 508 Hall of Fame!
Joe Petersen, Dan Crain, and Sam Beal. |
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2007 Race Magazine: a 44-page, 3-meg download. Check it out! |
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2007 Route with a new route from Mojave to California City |
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New for 2007, in an ongoing effort to minimize the environmental footprint of our events, as well as make them safer and less obtrusive on the highways, we are initiating a "Green Team" program at Furnace Creek 508. |
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Support Vehicle Width and Selection, including rental car company info and dimensions |
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2007 Furnace Creek 508 Pre-Race Press Release |
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2006 Furnace Creek 508 Race Report by Chris Kostman |
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Death Valley Cup page updated with images of all 1996-2006 finishers of Badwater and The 508 in the same year! |
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The 2006 Webcast, with time splits, over 2,100 images, audio files, and more. |
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The Master Taken Totem List has been updated through 2006. Also "Guidelines for Requesting Totems" have been posted. |
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Analysis of the 2004 4x Relay Team Race, Stage by Stage |
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AdventureCORPS Presents Death Valley Century and Double Century
Come Ride Death Valley by Moonlight!
Join us in March and October every year for incredible, one-of-a-kind 100 mile and 200 mile cycling events in Mother Nature's greatest sports arena, Death Valley! The field limit is 300 riders total and it always sells out. The Spring and Fall editions feature greatly varying routes, giving the adventurous cyclist two awesome opportunities to explore and enjoy one of American's greatest National Parks. With full rider support, roving SAG vehicles, killer cycling jerseys and windbreakers, and impossible-to-get-lost routes with very little traffic, there's no better place to ride a century or double century cycling event! There's also no better way to get a preview of the middle section of the 508 route! |
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Chris Kostman, the 508, and Badwater in the Press!
Be sure to read this very flattering article, "Action Figures: Meet the athletes who push the limits of endurance by participating in epic competitions that begin where marathons end," by Tina Lassen. |
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Check out this incredible quilt, made by Shelby Kostman, that features 42 different 508 and RAAM T-shirts from 1982 through 2000! |
