Competitors make their way up and down inclines during the Idyllwild Spring Challenge. Above, racers take to the trails and the end of the countdown. Results and race information can be found at idyllwildcycling.com.

Racers take to the trails and the end of the countdown. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

A Spring Challenge competitor races the course at the chance to win a $1,000 for first place during the Eighth Annual Spring Challenge at Hurkey Creek Saturday morning.Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Contestant 251 competes with many bicyclists at the annual Spring Challenge race Saturday morning at Hurkey Creek. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
401 literally flew through the air toward the finishing line. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
It’s a close race for some competitors during the annual Spring Challenge bike race Saturday morning at Hurkey Creek. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Competitors make their way up and down inclines. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
A wheelie rider shows off for the camera during the Spring Challenge race. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Despite road closures, racers still step up to the Spring Challenge bike race. Schedules and trail maps were posted to help plan their routes. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Pro Men’s division of the race lines up at the starting line. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Competitors line up at the starting line preparing to race for the win. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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