Furnace Creek 508

[Fredwina]

someone rode the 508 on a fixie ?

Two people did! and there was four rider Relay team on Fixies:
This is emily / Archaeopteryx. She did the last 508 on a fixed gear as well:
http://the508.com/2006web/shows/2006.../DSC_0022.html
and:
http://the508.com/2006web/shows/2006.../DSC_0141.html
not the best angle, But I believe the photographer was trying to show she was on a fixed Gear

[Bike Goddess]

Last year, Robert (Team MahiMahi) was passed on Towne's Pass by Emily in the middle of the night (about 11:45). At the time he didn't know who she was. By gosh, when he looked, she was on a fixed gear bike hammering away! He passed her going down the other side towards Stovepipe Wells (yes, you can go faster with a regular road bike on most downhills, and, especially on THAT one -he went 50+ mph in one spot!!!). We then saw her from time to time as we headed to 29 Palms. She came in about 1/2 hour after we did. I talked to her briefly. Amazing gal- quite petite! Her bike was quite heavy which just added to my admiration of her skills and stamina. I believe her family was her SAG.

I wondered if she was doing it again, so thanks Fredwina for the update AND the pics. .