Registration Details

Click HERE to register for the 2025 Death Ride – Tour of the California Alps.  All registrations are processed through BikeReg. The registration fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable. Final registration/liability forms will not be mailed for signature – they are completed during online registration. Registered riders MUST bring their photo ID to pick up their ride packet.…

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Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride® Course

2024 Death Ride course map

Road Conditions? Concerns & Reporting: please direct to Caltrans: Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride® Course: Located in the stunning California Alps, the Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride® course three Sierra Nevada mountain passes, for a total of six highly categorized climbs. Included are both sides of Monitor Pass, both…

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Conditioning & Prep for the Death Ride®

Riding 103 miles and climbing 14,000+ feet all 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 5,500 feet and 8,732 feet. We urge cyclists to visit Alpine County before the ride to get an idea of what it takes…

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Rules of the Ride & the Road

RULES OF THE ROAD: Bicyclists are required to obey all traffic laws governing bicycle riding in the state of California. To include: In addition: COVID – 19 PROTOCOL  This Covid-19 prevention and rider safety plan is subject to updates. Additional rules and regulations may be set in place on ride day.

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Support

With your entry fee, you’ll be treated to a fully-supported cycling event on 90% closed roads, encouragement of fellow cyclists as you tackle your goals, and some of the most inspiring scenery of the Sierra. In addition, more than 700 volunteers work hard to make your ride as enjoyable as possible. Tour of the California…

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