It's all just part of the Cobbler.įirst time Cobblers this year included Dorian Reyes, who has done three Ironman events previously.Īndrew Jefferson, a former motocross racer who now works for KTM/Husqvarna (parent of Felt Bicycles), also got his first taste of the Cobbler. and out their front door, and down their driveway. They can include a tire toss, pushups, ball pit – some resulting in on the spot cash give-aways on the to those who succeed.Īnd it’s certain that every participant will forever remember riding across a homeowner’s backyard pool deck. In years past, the course has seamlessly flowed from a paved bike path to roads, onto a go-kart track, and through the woops, berms, table-top, and pump sections of a BMX course.īut the vast majority of the miles are dirt roads and single track, often bathed in the green from winter rain. The motivation that seems to pop up in every conversation, no matter the level of rider, is Fun. There are first-time gravel racers here too. At mile 25 of this year’s course, athletes started up a 4 mile climb that averaged 5% with the last 500m at 10% and so muddy that it was unrideable. The elevation comes in short, punchy hills – many beyond 13% grade - and one or two longer, sustained climbs.
This year’s Cobbler was 80 miles with over 7,000 feet of gain, and the Pebbler was 50 miles with over 5,000ft of gain. The Rock Cobbler course changes from year to year but pump jacks, citrus groves, and the Kern River are staples in the backdrop of every route. Bakersfield sits about 100 miles north of Los Angeles and is big in both oil production and agriculture.
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