The 12 Hours of Temecula is a fantastic mountain biking event put on by So Cal Endurance in the hills east of Temecula 3 times a year. The race is a 6 hour or 12 hour relay format, with each person running about a 10 mile loop before handing off the«baton» to the next rider, unless you are going solo. Teams can be anywhere from 1 to 5 people, with special classes for older and younger riders, women, and juniors. I did the November 2013 event for my first mountain bike race ever, with a team of three friends in the Salty Dog category(or as I called it, Old Fart, with a combined tam age of 180), and another group of friends was there as a 3 man team. We all had a blast on the course. The organizers do a great job in keeping everything flowing smoothly, making sure all the riders are safe, and updating the standings throughout the day. There are lots of vendors there with bike demos, light demos, parts, and repair help. We camped the night before and after the race at the resort, which worked out great. We are already getting ready to put together our team for the January event.
