{"id":138956,"date":"2022-04-08T17:55:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-09T00:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=138956"},"modified":"2022-04-08T18:20:51","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T01:20:51","slug":"markleevilles-iconic-death-ride-tour-of-the-california-alps-rises-from-covid-ashes-to-host-cyclists-july-16th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=138956","title":{"rendered":"Markleeville\u2019s Iconic Death Ride \u2013 Tour of the California Alps\u00ae Rises from Covid &#038; Ashes to Host Cyclists July 16th."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Markleeville, CA&#8230;.Registration is open for the 41<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0annual\u00a0Death\u00a0Ride \u2013 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deathride.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-138957\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/269918928_10160967544306037_774488413155800088_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/269918928_10160967544306037_774488413155800088_n.jpg 1275w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/269918928_10160967544306037_774488413155800088_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/269918928_10160967544306037_774488413155800088_n-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/269918928_10160967544306037_774488413155800088_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/269918928_10160967544306037_774488413155800088_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/269918928_10160967544306037_774488413155800088_n-570x570.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/269918928_10160967544306037_774488413155800088_n-701x701.jpg 701w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/269918928_10160967544306037_774488413155800088_n-1067x1067.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/269918928_10160967544306037_774488413155800088_n-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/deathride.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-138958\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-119x89.jpg 119w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-570x428.jpg 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-701x526.jpg 701w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/PC-Nancy-Morrow-1067x800.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe src='https:\/\/lakesidenews.net\/?attachment_id=30180&#038;videopack[enable]=true' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' width='640' height='360 allowfullscreen allow='autoplay; fullscreen'><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Veteran rider Michael Beam says the\u00a0Death\u00a0Ride is different from other centuries that he has participated in. \u201cBecause of its unique location in any Alpine County, it&#8217;s just beautiful. It&#8217;s very, very challenging, and then the people here are so phenomenally friendly,\u201d Beam says. \u201cIf you&#8217;re considering, please try to participate. Whether it&#8217;s one pass to pass or five passes, you won&#8217;t regret it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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. \u201cThis year\u2019s\u00a0Death\u00a0Ride is really about our community\u2019s resilience and rebuilding,\u201d says Alpine County Chamber of Commerce Director Becky DeForest. \u201cThe 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.\u201d DeForest added that, except for the start and finish, the current route is largely untouched by recent fires.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Event information, registration links, and sponsorship opportunities can be found online at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.deathride.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.deathride.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649457179254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1MPFjYNLYrWUhxcEJl1L0p\">www.deathride.com<\/a>. Questions can be directed to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@deathride.com\">info@deathride.com<\/a>\u00a0or (530) 694-2475. Follow the\u00a0Death\u00a0Ride\u00ae on Facebook @DeathRideOfficial and Instagram @tourofthecaliforniaalps.<\/p>\n<p>###<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alpinecounty.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.alpinecounty.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649457179254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3r5lQAVsPueybiofYVQYNT\">www.alpinecounty.com<\/a>, follow @VisitAlpineCounty, or call (530) 694-2475.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>###<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Photo Credits:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Nancy Morrow and Joseph Yates<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Official Content:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2F5XfB_JcwRsg&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca3db66e766bf4f3d004108da17dea7f5%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637848542315299868%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&amp;sdata=EmBMjWF7stJYb7CsKJ3eeD6VerkXCCTG9NPTyjcug10%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fyoutu.be%252F5XfB_JcwRsg%26data%3D04%257C01%257C%257Ca3db66e766bf4f3d004108da17dea7f5%257C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%257C1%257C0%257C637848542315299868%257CUnknown%257CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%253D%257C3000%26sdata%3DEmBMjWF7stJYb7CsKJ3eeD6VerkXCCTG9NPTyjcug10%253D%26reserved%3D0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1649457179254000&amp;usg=AOvVaw18Rzn8pqA41LQWtmwROzq_\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/5XfB_JcwRsg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Markleeville, CA&#8230;.Registration is open for the 41st\u00a0annual\u00a0Death\u00a0Ride \u2013 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. 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