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 eight rest and water stops, supplied with a great selection of food and drink. But that’s not all. We also include a complimentary lunch during the ride and a Bike Expo at Turtle Rock Park on Friday and Saturday.

The ride is fully supported and assisted by local and state law enforcement, ambulance services, and many Alpine County non-profit organizations.

Tech support from local bike shops is available to all riders the afternoon and evening before the ride at Turtle Rock Park. It’s also offered during the ride in many locations.

Please bring extra bike supplies, as this ride takes place in a very remote location with limited cell service; parts and supplies for your bike may not be readily available. The Alpine County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol and ambulance services will be on the course at various locations. Radio support is provided throughout the course by the Tahoe Amateur Radio Association. SAG support is provided by Bike the West.

Take care of your environment. The scenic beauty of this route is a high appeal to cyclists and visitors of all kinds. So please do your part in preserving the beauty by packing in and packing out. If you change tires or tubes on the side of the road do not leave the trash there. Please deposit it at the nearest rest stop or a dumpster. Leftover garbage will result in increased registration fees and the possibility of the Death Ride losing our permit to conduct this event.