On Sept. 15, the 5th annual award-winning Tehachapi GranFondo took place with 1,200 riders from all over the world. The long distance, mass-start cycling event is lauded by visitors and participants alike and has even garnered statewide recognition from "Cycle California! Magazine" as the Best Century Ride in California in 2014, 2015 and 2016.n

Nick Smirnoff (NPPA)

King and Queen of the Mountain this year is; Queen Thialor Mize, and King is Cory Lockwood. Presenting the award is Sunselect Growers CEO and President Chad Ianneo.