Just for the Hill of It Bike Challenge held
48 riders took part in the annual Just for the Hill of It Bike Challenge, 4 of whom were e-bike riders.  It was a nice cool day on the old White Bird Hill Road but the riders were extra challenged this year with a head wind that resulted in no records broken.
1.  S. Bear Lopez, Moscow        50:34:68
2. Ryan Bowen, Redmond, OR (originally Lewiston)        54:53:79
3. Ian Snook, Redmond OR (originally Clarkston)      57:33:44
4. Marilyn Stein, E-Bike        59:38:30
5. Matt Minick                                             1:02:49:05
6. Tyler Rupe                                         1:06:02:12
7. Bill McPherson                              1:07:43:38
8. Bill Reed                                            1:09;04:72
9. Patrick Lopez                                 1:09:27:37
10. Dean Heckman                            1:10:25:98
11. Charlie Koenig                               1:13:33:30
12. Austin Wahl                                    1:13:55;10
13. Jared Hopkins                                1:13:58:18
14. Randy Clark                                     1:14:33:86
15. Todd Ulma                                        1:14:35:94
16. Kyle Kaschmitter                          1:15:17:12
17. Joe Thornton                                   1:15:33:55
18. Mason McCroskey                      1:16:04:15
19. Tami Reed, Boise                                        1:21:17:48
20. Carson Kachelmier                     1;21:38:52
21. Eve Strongoni, Moscow                                   1:24:51:86
22. Christopher Austin                     1;25:24:33
23. Dave Wimer                                    1:26:29:04
24. Jacob Hopkins                              1:26:45:00
25. Terry Grieb                                        1:28:58:65
26. Scott Whitely                                  1:29:54:87
27. Chase Dinning                              1:32:41:90
28. Ron Watson                                    1:33:04:41
29. Emily Kaschmitter, Grangeville                   1:34:15:27
30. Terra Hill                                            1:36:28:28
31. Matt Kitterman                              1:36:45:57
32. Chelsea Hannan                         1:42:09:58
33. Hazel Avery                                      1:42:10:18
34. Monte Beardin                              1:42:32:17
35. Kenneth Stroup                             1:43:05:54
36. Steve Killgore                                 1:46:24:93
37. Dan Goehring                                1:50:13;05
38. Roger Widenoja, E-Bike                     1:52:39:74
39. John Widenoja                              1:56:39:35
40. Carmen Eckerson, E-Bike                 1:56:40:28
41. Megan Wilson                                1:58:54:13
42. Jim Paradiso                                   2:00:00:21
43. Sydney Yuncevich, E-Bike                2:00;09:27
44. Justin Pitcher                                   2:13:05:38
45. Sonny Robison                             2:15:52:23
46. Joe Cladouhos                              2:18:39:65
47. Pat McWilliams                            2:19:44:11
48. Matt Robison    2:32:21:15
FUN FACTS ABOUT OLD WHITE BIRD GRADE Known for its famous and “feared” switchbacks. Built in the 1800’s and still drivable today. Site of the major battle of Whitebird Canyon, which is one of the few battles where the Nez Perce decisively defeated the U.S. Army. It is a 2,800 feet elevation change from the town of Whitebird to the hill's summit. This is becoming a bucket list item for cyclists!