Bike The West

07/12/2024

07/12/2024

07/10/2024

It's the final countdown. We can't wait to see you.
Thanks to our Platinum Sponsors, for the kits and for the swag.

07/10/2024

07/09/2024

DEATH RIDE 2024 - July 13

Alpine County, CA
Starting and finishing at Turtle Rock Park in Markleeville, CA, the 103-mile course begins at 5:00 am and covers both sides of three mountain passes: Monitor Pass (Hwy 89), Ebbett's Pass (Hwy 4), and the Pacific Grade (Hwy 4). The full course is not for the faint at heart! The course will be closed to traffic from Markleeville through all sections of climbing, with a turnaround point at Lake Alpine where participants will head back to the finish at Turtle Rock Park.

This ride caters to the elite mountain cyclists, but also offers a range of challenge levels, from one pass to up to six highly categorized climbs over Monitor Pass, Ebbett's Pass, and the Pacific Grade.

The event is not only a highly sought after cycling challenge, but also the primary fundraiser of the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and many local nonprofits that serve the communities of Markleeville, Woodfords, Bear Valley and Kirkwood.

ROAD CLOSURES
SR-4 (Ebbett's Pass) will be closed from 5 am to 4 pm July 13th.
SR-89 (Alpine State Hwy) will be closed from 5 am to 12 pm July 13th.

https://deathride.com/

06/24/2024

Registration has been, and is still open, for the 43rd riding of the Death Ride – Tour of the California Alps in Markleeville, Calif. this

06/16/2024

Don't let the name scare you away. 💀 With a rich history dating back to the 1970s, the Death Ride stands as the ultimate test for any road cycling fiend. This one-day race boasts a staggering elevation gain of 14,000 feet, which averages out to over 135 feet of climbing per mile. The 103-mile course features six rated climbs across three mountain passes nestled deep in Alpine County.

📌 July 13, 2024

👇 No Death Only Glory in the Death Ride
https://californiahighsierra.com/trips/bike-tours-of-the-sierra/

https://www.facebook.com/VisitAlpineCounty/ Death Ride - Tour of the California Alps

06/14/2024

The 2024 Tour of the California Alps - Death Ride is just one month away!

Thanks to our friends at Orbit Maps, our 2024 Course Map is ready for your viewing pleasure. We added a water stop at the Markleeville General Store at mile 100.6 to help you get across the 103-mile finish.

A Huge Thank You to our Platinum Sponsors:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - Mills River
HAMMER NUTRITION
Bear Valley Adventure Company
Alpine County California
Alta Alpina Cycling Club
Pickle Juice Sport
Desolation Hotel HV
California Alps Cycling
FulGaz
Bear Valley Resort
Harriman Law
Sol Sunguard
Voler
Yates Law
Inka Solutions
AlpineCounty

06/10/2024

06/07/2024

State Route 108 (Sonora Pass) has fully reopened in both directions.

06/07/2024

https://tahoexc.networkforgood.com/events/66916-great-gravel-ride-lake-tahoe

06/07/2024

06/07/2024

Early years of Rite of Passage & Alta Alpina Cycling Club...
(I designed the AACC Jersey)

06/07/2024

http://www.girodisandiego.com/

06/07/2024

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association, in conjunction with The Divided Sky and South Lake Brewing Company, is hosting the 12th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival on Saturday, June 22...

06/07/2024

06/07/2024

One of Truckee’s premier adventure races, it's the Truckee Tahoe Gravel! Launched in 2018 by 3-time world road racing champion Peter Sagan, this gravel ride offers a great introduction to the myriad of gravel grinding opportunities around Truckee. While the main event takes place on a single day, the entire weekend is packed with fun activities. And if you're a local, Visit Truckee, California is offering a discount code!

📌 June 29, 2024

👇 Gravel Grinding in Truckee
https://californiahighsierra.com/trips/bike-tours-of-the-sierra/

Visit Truckee, California

06/06/2024

🚲Happy World Bicycle Day!🚲

This Saturday is the annual Fears Tears and Beers mountain bike race! Taproot will be giving out coupons for 10% off that can be used at the coffee shop or at The Space at Taproot later that night.

Make sure to stop by and grab a drink ☕️🧋

06/06/2024

https://www.skinnytireevents.com/register-now-century

06/06/2024

06/05/2024

06/05/2024

06/05/2024