Hundreds of bike racers of all levels this month ascended on downtown Upland for the start of the 11th annual Tour de Foothills bike races, where riders were challenged to complete routes along the foothills from Rancho Cucamonga to Pasadena.

Left, Alexander Castro, 21, of Rancho Cucamonga, checks his finishing time.

Right, Jenna Rollman, 27, also of Rancho Cucamonga, powers her way on three wheels, unstoppable despite a riding accident in 2013.

Paul Alvarez photos