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Woody Woodpecker. Wile E. Coyote. Pudu and the Pussycats.

It might sound like a cartoon marathon, but on this Saturday morning as riders massed for the start of the 2012 Furnace Creek 508, the cast of characters weren’t animated television stars, but seasoned cyclists hoping to tackle the toughest 48 hours in sports.

The chill in the early morning air was balanced by the warmth of the smiles on the 6:30am solo riders’ faces. If they were tense or nervous about the hills, heat, and distance, a casual observer wouldn’t have known.

Just over 23 miles, past the scenic San Francisquito Canyon, team Pudu and the Pussycats waited for their first rider to arrive. As the first team ever to compete in the 4-person fixed gear mixed category, a hefty challenge awaited.

“I’m just eager to get on the bike,” said Pudu, the spiritual leader of the team, who finished in the solo category a year earlier.

In a shocking, exclusive interview, Woody Woodpecker riders and crew revealed their key to success. “Beef jerky and dried mango. Lots of it!” noted their driver and crew chief.

And while the teams dealt with a heavy crosswind heading into the town of Mojave, out in front, solo riders powered past Time Station #1 in California City. 40 minutes behind early race leader Ram (2009 FC 508 winner) rode Wile E Coyote, sans an Acme anvil and rocket-propelled bike. Wile E, a Death Valley Cup hopeful, showed supreme confidence at the starting line.

“I feel great. I’m ready to rock and roll. I am going to finish this race this weekend. My confidence is high, and I expect the outcome to be very different than in 2010 when I didn’t finish.”

And at the rear of the solo pack rode Skylark, cycling in memory of his deceased partner who had recently passed. In a poignant moment, Skylark shared his feelings and motivation for pressing on regardless of the tough road ahead, offering us a glimpse into the human element so vital to the world of ultracycling and the Furnace Creek 508 in particular.