Gallery: Spring Camp, Day 4--Up and Down in Downieville

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    (Left to right) Bradley Hughes, Jim Merithew, and Adam Hemphill compare stories post-ride. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Adam and Jim adjust the brake on the Scott Genius 700 before leaving the house to ride for the day. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Christina Bonnington, who is a ballet dancer in addition to being a tech reporter, stretches in the living room. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Bradley packs up his gear for the day. *Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired*
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    Adam gets a rental mountain bike set up at Downieville Outfitters. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    The team gives Ariel Zambelich some tips on handling her bike before the ride. *Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired*
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    The team does a last-minute bike check in a parking lot in Downieville before heading out. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Christina Bonnington and Michael Calore watch as Adam adjusts the saddle height on his bike. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    The team assembled the bikes - including the Yeti SB95C - before the ride. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Nathan Hurst and Adam Hemphill help load their bikes onto the shuttle, which took them to the top of the Downieville Downhill Ride. *Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired*
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    Some of the team shared the shuttle to the top with other out-of-town riders. *Photo: Bradley Hughes/Wired*
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    Adam and Nathan set off down the fire road at the beginning of the downhill ride. *Photo: Bradley Hughes/Wired*
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    Christina Bonnington shows off her muddy legs after tackling the North Yuba Trail. *Photo: Ariel Zambelich/Wired*
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    Mike Ruocco helps Michael Calore out of a bramble after he slid down the side of the North Yuba Trail. *Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired*