Amgen tour of California 2012

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Racing the Trans-Sylvania Epic

  • This forest, complete with nearly 40 miles of trails, used to be farmland before the dam was built.

    This forest, complete with nearly 40 miles of trails, used to be farmland before the dam was built.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • You might stay in a bunkhouse like this.

    You might stay in a bunkhouse like this.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • You might stay in a provided tent on one of these platforms or bring your own and camp on the ground.

    You might stay in a provided tent on one of these platforms or bring your own and camp on the ground.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Rob Lichtenwalner leads the ride.

    Rob Lichtenwalner leads the ride.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Trans-Sylvania Promoter Mike Kuhn checks out the forest in November. In May, when the race is run, it will al be bright green.

    Trans-Sylvania Promoter Mike Kuhn checks out the forest in November. In May, when the race is run, it will al be bright green.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Trans-Sylvania Promoter Mike Kuhn

    Trans-Sylvania Promoter Mike Kuhn

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Trans-Sylvania Promoter Mike Kuhn rides a ridge in Bald Eagle State Forest that will be part of the prologue.

    Trans-Sylvania Promoter Mike Kuhn rides a ridge in Bald Eagle State Forest that will be part of the prologue.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • In May, the forest will be so dense with leaves, you won't see this swamp not far from a trail in Bald Eagle State Forest.

    In May, the forest will be so dense with leaves, you won't see this swamp not far from a trail in Bald Eagle State Forest.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Mike Kuhn and Rob Lichtenwalner negotiate a rock garden side-by-side.

    Mike Kuhn and Rob Lichtenwalner negotiate a rock garden side-by-side.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • You take the high road and I'll take the low road.

    You take the high road and I'll take the low road.

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  • The singletrack ridge trails feature plenty of logs to ride - in part thanks to the gypsy moths.

    The singletrack ridge trails feature plenty of logs to ride - in part thanks to the gypsy moths.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • This trail also featured in the 2005 Singlespeed Worlds.

    This trail also featured in the 2005 Singlespeed Worlds.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Trans-Sylvania Promoter Mike Kuhn picks his line on Tussey Mountain ridge trail.

    Trans-Sylvania Promoter Mike Kuhn picks his line on Tussey Mountain ridge trail.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Or perhaps you'll stay in some cabins.

    Or perhaps you'll stay in some cabins.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • An ampitheatre at the scout camp which will serve as race headquarters

    An ampitheatre at the scout camp which will serve as race headquarters

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Frank Maguire rides at Raystown on a sunny, November day.

    Frank Maguire rides at Raystown on a sunny, November day.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • A typical trail marker helps with the navigation at Raystown.

    A typical trail marker helps with the navigation at Raystown.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • A map of the Allegrippis trails in Raystown, Pennsylvania.

    A map of the Allegrippis trails in Raystown, Pennsylvania.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Jordyn at Freeze Thaw Cycles takes a spin on the Raystown trails.

    Jordyn at Freeze Thaw Cycles takes a spin on the Raystown trails.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • IMBA's Frank Maguire helped build the Allegrippis Trails of Raystown Lake.

    IMBA's Frank Maguire helped build the Allegrippis Trails of Raystown Lake.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Freeze Thaw Cycles' Jordyn blazes through the woods.

    Freeze Thaw Cycles' Jordyn blazes through the woods.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • IMBA Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Frank Maguire shows the way at Raystown.

    IMBA Mid-Atlantic Regional Director Frank Maguire shows the way at Raystown.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Raystown Lake on a sunny, November day.

    Raystown Lake on a sunny, November day.

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  • Many of the trails feature views of Raystown Lake.

    Many of the trails feature views of Raystown Lake.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • A view of Raystown Lake

    A view of Raystown Lake

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • The Seven Mountains Scout Camp is hosting the race village.

    The Seven Mountains Scout Camp is hosting the race village.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • This stream runs through the scout camp - perfect for taking a dip after each stage.

    This stream runs through the scout camp - perfect for taking a dip after each stage.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews

  • Rob Lichtenwalner shows how to ride the rocks on the John Wert trail.

    Rob Lichtenwalner shows how to ride the rocks on the John Wert trail.

    Photo credit © Sue George / Cyclingnews