JULY 11
2026
MARKLEEVILLE, California
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95% OF THE DEATH RIDE COURSE TAKES PLACE ON FULLY CLOSED ROADS!

OCT 24, 2026, 8:00:00 AM PDT

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Schedule of Events

Friday

Festival

Vendor Expo at Turtle Rock Park
  • 11:00 AM: Poster signing for the first 100 people
  • 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Vendor expo, live music, food & beer
  • 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM: Packet Pickup
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Spaghetti Feed
NEW: Rider Meeting at Turtle Rock Park
  • 5:30 PM: Rider Meeting

Saturday

Tour of the California Alps Death Ride!

Openeing Ceremony
  • 5:00 AM: Death Ride Founder kicks us off
  • LIGHTS ON! - Don't forget your mandatory headlights
Ride Schedule ( Click for more detail & time cuts )
  • 5:00 AM: Official Start Time. HWY 89 & 4 close to public traffic.
  • 10:00 AM: Lunch Rest Stop Opens
  • 12:00 PM: HWY 89 Opens to public traffic
  • 4:00 PM: HWY 4 Opens to public traffic
  • 6:30 PM: Course is CLOSED
Festival
  • 11:00 AM: First Finisher may arrive
  • 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Vendor expo, live music, food & beer
  • 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Complementary rider meals served
  • 2:00 PM - Closing Remarks

World-Class Cycling

Celebrating 45 Years of Riding the California Alps

For nearly half a century, the Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride has defined endurance cycling in the High Sierra. On July 11, riders will take on 103 miles, over 14,000 feet of climbing, and up to six Hors Catégorie alpine passes.

This is a ride, not a race. Push for all six climbs or ride as far as your legs and lungs will carry you. However you show up, the mountains will meet you there.

Challenging. Iconic. Unforgettable.

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Official Death Ride Apparel Partner

We are thrilled to present to you our official jersey of the 45th Death Ride!

Click below to see the full lineup and place your order!

Purchase Online

Order directly from Voler

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Choose from a long lineup of configurations including Voler's Classic, Peloton, Pro Air zipperless or with zipper, Velocity Air and even long sleeve -- great for those crisp Sierra mornings.

Expo

Enjoy our event expo, featuring food and expo vendors

11am - 7pm

The start/finish at Turtle Rock Park is also the location of the annual Death Ride Expo and post-ride celebration. Participants and their families can visit with our vendors, sample new products, purchase last minute items, get technical support, and learn about the ride while enjoying food, drink, and camaraderie.

The Expo is open during rider check-in on Friday from 11AM-7PM and as riders finish on Saturday from 11AM-7PM.

All-Pass Finishers (who collect all stamps on their bib) will have the opportunity to sign the official Finisher's poster, and will receive ordering information to order the Voler Finisher's jersey online.

Enjoy food, vendors, live music, massage, our Sponsors and more!

Vendors

2026 Vendor List coming soon!

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring this historic event?

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Put your brand in front of thousands of cyclists from all over the world! The Death Ride®  - Tour of the California Alps is an opportunity to get brand recognition, connect with the outdoor community, and foster an ongoing love for cycling.

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