The first ever P-Town Punisher went off at an un godly hour on Saturday November 3rd, 2007. SF DIRTLAB sent out the call and local crushers come out from as far as Chico to test their mettle against one of the toughest dirt climbs in the Bay Area. This climb has long been a gauge of fitness for local fast men, readying them for battle on the XC circuit. It takes a special glutton for punishment to savor the pain of an arduous hillclimb, pushing your legs, lungs and mind to the edge, without the reward or relief of the downhill. I congratulate all the entrants to the P-Town Punisher and challenge you all to best your time next year.
This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, Chrome Transport, WTB, Red Bull and the Sports Basement and volunteers. Thanks to our volunteer crew: Nica, Taya, Lori, Debbie, Ryan and Gideon for your time and effort.
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I told you we had to go early....the view of Montara Mountain at sunrise. It had been a long time since I woke up this early for a ride.
Tim Olson powering his way to 1st place and the fastest time of the day, a scorching 32min 58.
Ken Shiokari had to pass some non-racers to set the best amateur time at 41min 14. As Ken crossed the finish line, he shook his head and said, "man I'm outta shape"! Ha Ha!
It's kinda wierd when one of your good friends becomes your new hero, but Kim Perrin was the only person to compete in the DH category, riding his 8" VP Free, chugging an MGD at the bottom of the wall, and still posting a time of 51min 42...Hero!
John "not Sanchez" Howat was pretty heroic too, carrying two bottles of beer and liter of hot tea with him to the top!
When I said the Stone Throne at the top of the mountain, I meant it.
And survey the vast Kindom below...congrats Tim!
The post race taco feed was kick ass...Ben Lyon doing his best Cedric impression in the foreground...smell my finger!
Amateur Winner Ken "I'm outta shape" Shiokari showing off his new Chrome messenger bag and WTB goodies
Tim Olson's 32min 58 earned him a cool wad of cash and a pair of Chrome shoes! Not to mention that pimpin SFDL trucker hat.
You kow you're big timin' if you walked away with one of these custom P-Town Punisher necklaces
After the awards, a few of us went back out for another session, poppin wheelies, hittin jumps and posing in the beauty of the day
And after a second round of tacos and beers we hit up the Slug Farm to witness some DJ action...Damon workin out his new line
One of the young guns killin it out there is Matt Adams...sweet x-up.
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