The Death Ride July 14, 2007

Recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the West, the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and the Alta Alpina Cycle Club invite you to participate in the 27th Anniversary of the "Death Ride", while enjoying the magnificent scenery and warm hospitality of Alpine County!

This year’s ride returns riders to our infamous five pass course including:

* Monitor Pass (8314')
* Ebbett's Pass (8730')
* Carson Pass (8573')

Beginning and ending at Turtle Rock Park north of Markleeville, California, the five pass ride includes 129 miles and 15,000+ feet of lung busting climbing. You also have the option of riding one, two, three or four passes. For your safety, the first four passes will be closed to vehicular traffic for the ride.

Five pass finishers will receive a five-pass pin and be eligible to purchase an exclusive five-pass finisher jersey.

Start Time
Please obey the traffic laws. Starting before the official start-time requires proper lighting. Generally, the start-time is close to 5:30 am. Line up at the Turtle Rock Park start area to be let on the course when it opens. Always ride single-file. The roads are not closed until the junction of Highways 89 and 4. Riders not planning on completing all passes please start a little later to avoid congestion at the start and along the course.

Official Website: http://www.deathride.com