Friday, July 30, 2004

One day, 100 miles - Area riders saddle up for golden anniversary of epic endurance ride




by Brian Hamilton

Talk about your horsepower.

Two hundred and fifty people are expected hop into the saddle for this weekend's golden anniversary of the Tevis Cup, a 100-mile, one-day ride from Truckee to Auburn.

Many of those who will be at the start, won't be at the finish. In recent years, not even 50 percent of the field have reached the final destination in time to earn a coveted finisher's belt buckle.

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