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Riding 129 miles and climbing 15,000+ feet in one day is a daunting task! To make this event even more difficult, the course is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains at elevations between 5,000' and 8,732'. We urge cyclists to visit Alpine County before the ride to get an idea of what it takes to complete the Death Ride®. We also suggest riding other mountainous rides, such as the Near Death Experience Cycling Camp or Into Thin Air Cycling Camp prior to the Death Ride® to test your fitness level.

Kirkwood Elevated Training Camps 2010:
Looking for the best opportunity to prepare for this year’s Death Ride? Join fellow Death Riders and elite cycling coaches at Kirkwood this June! Led by cycling coach Robert Panzera and his team of experts, these two camps are celebrating their 11th year in 2010.

The Near Death Experience, June 3 – 6, is a longtime favorite of locals and out of town Death Riders. This camp includes three full days of coaching, allows riders the opportunity to experience all passes of the Death Ride, and gives riders insight to the tools needed to safely compete.

The Into Thin Air Camp, June 10 – 13, offers an intense three day training camp complete with road rides over each pass of the Death Ride, stationary trainer sessions, skills training, and aerobic conditioning strategies.

Both camps include meals for all three days pre-ride, on the road, and in the evening. For full details on Kirkwood’s training camps, visit www.kirkwood.com/elevatedtraining or call 209.258.7285. For cycling camp or Death Ride lodging rates and availability, call Kirkwood Vacations at 800.967.7500.

Kiss of Death™:
A four-day tour that climbs all the passes of the Death Ride, plus several others. Includes lodging, meals, support, full carbon road bike if needed. Limited to a dozen riders, we challenge ourselves on all of the same bicycles climbs of the Death Ride®, plus a few more. But instead of doing them all in one day, we do them over a long weekend. We will provide a reserved Death Ride® entry to anyone who completes the 2010 Kiss of Death™. Requests are on a first come, first served basis. Does not include entry fee. Reserved spots can not be transfered. If you participate in the Kiss of Death™ and are also selected for the Death Ride®, you can transfer the Death Ride® entry only. The registration fee is non-refundable.
website: Kiss of Death™ Info

Be Prepared For A Long Ride:

• Include lots of climbing in your training
• Spend a minimum of 8 hours on your bike
• Stay hydrated before and during the ride
• Eat regularly before and during the ride

Bike Gearing for Climbing:
We recommend a 39 on front and a 28 on back, a triple or a compact.

Tune Up Your Bike:
Be sure you have good brakes and good tires. You must be able to control your bike and your speed on extremely steep downhills, with possible wet and/or rough pavement.

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