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Posted by: thepinetree on 04/08/2022 05:59 PM
Updated by: thepinetree on 04/08/2022 06:21 PM
Expires: 01/01/2027 12:00 AM
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Markleeville’s Iconic Death Ride – Tour of the California Alps® Rises from Covid & Ashes to Host Cyclists July 16th.
Markleeville, CA....Registration is open for the 41st annual Death Ride – Tour of the California Alps in Markleeville, Calif. this July. The 103-mile road cycling tour includes more than 14,000 feet of climbing on Sierra Nevada roads, traversing both sides of Monitor Pass, Ebbetts Pass, and the Pacific Grade. Nearly 90% of the course is closed to vehicles, and the ride is fully supported with aid stations, a lunch stop, SAG vehicles, medical support, and cycling expo. Cyclists have one day to complete the entire course.
Veteran rider Michael Beam says the Death Ride is different from other centuries that he has participated in. “Because of its unique location in any Alpine County, it's just beautiful. It's very, very challenging, and then the people here are so phenomenally friendly,” Beam says. “If you're considering, please try to participate. Whether it's one pass to pass or five passes, you won't regret it.”
After cancelling the event in 2020 due to COVID, and then in 2021 due to the devastating Tamarack Fire, the 2022 tour has been a long time coming. “This year’s Death Ride is really about our community’s resilience and rebuilding,” says Alpine County Chamber of Commerce Director Becky DeForest. “The event has a long history in Alpine County. We want to show our loyal riders that we are still standing, still welcoming them with open arms, and invite new riders to experience the challenge.” DeForest added that, except for the start and finish, the current route is largely untouched by recent fires.
Due to the size and scope of the event, Highway 89 from Markleeville to the Highway 395 junction will be closed on July 16 from 5am to noon, and Highway 4 from Markleeville to Lake Alpine is closed from 5am to 4pm.
Event information, registration links, and sponsorship opportunities can be found online at www.deathride.com. Questions can be directed to info@deathride.com or (530) 694-2475. Follow the Death Ride® on Facebook @DeathRideOfficial and Instagram @tourofthecaliforniaalps.
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The Alpine County Chamber of Commerce promotes business prosperity, tourism, and a healthy community by providing information, resources and advocacy for its members. For more information about Alpine County, the Chamber, or events and activities, visit www.alpinecounty.com, follow @VisitAlpineCounty, or call (530) 694-2475.
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Photo Credits: Nancy Morrow and Joseph Yates
Official Content: https://youtu.be/5XfB_JcwRsg
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Posted on: 2022-04-09 01:45:13
By: Anonymous
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We do not need this here closing down our highways. Take it to the city where all these people are from and close down the roads there.
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Posted on: 2022-04-11 23:13:38
By: Anonymous
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Who's "we." There's enough room for 2 wheel and 4 wheel vehicles including cyclists. Slow down, move over, do what you can to allow for this wonderful physical activity. Better yet, join them!
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Posted on: 2022-04-09 04:43:12
By: Anonymous
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I’m a cyclist and ride the passes regularly after they open. There’s no need for this event. If you want to ride, then ride. This is just another day of flatlanders infesting our mountain communities and clogging the roadways. Please just stay in the valley or the bay, quit coming up here. No one shuts down the roads for a tour of Modesto. If you have to be in the mountains, go to Tahoe.
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Posted on: 2022-04-09 07:29:43
By: Anonymous
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What do they contribute in road taxes?
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I seen sniveler's bike in one of the photos it was missing the seat.
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"I seen"????????? idiot anti......................
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Posted on: 2022-04-11 14:35:18
By: Anonymous
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I'm a cyclist who rides all over the state, country and world and I've never heard an attitude like yours by some who IS an actual rider. I'm think you're full of BS partner!
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