Rules of the Ride & the Road

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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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Death Ride®Course

Map of the 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 sides of Ebbetts Pass, and both sides of the Pacific Grade. Cyclists will register and finish at Turtle…

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Registration Details

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Click HERE to register for the 2024 Death Ride – Tour of the California Alps.  All registrations are processed through EnMotive. The registration fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable. Final registration/liability forms will not be mailed for signature – they are completed at event check-in. Registered riders MUST bring their photo ID to pick up their ride packet.…

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Conditioning & Prep for the Death Ride®

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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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Support

Death Ride SAG and Volunteer 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. Death Ride® support includes…

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