The Alta Alpina Challenge

[sellsworth]

Alta Alpina Cycling Club, former co-promoter of the Death Ride(R), is putting on the third edition of the Alta Alpina Challenge which is a multi-faceted ride with short rides with no major hills, a ride with a single mountain pass, a challenging century or up to 8 passes and anything in between that suits your fancy. The ride routes, maps and suggested depart times are fully customized based on the rider's abilities and desired route. Each rider receives their personalized map with listed cutoff times. If you miss one, you can just move to the next pass. Below are what we feel are some top ten reasons to sign up for this ride:

10. Ride as many passes as you like. No pressure to do 5, 8 or whatever
9. Riding Kingsbury (1st pass) in the morning gives a glorious sunrise
8. Riding Woodfords Canyon up to Hope Valley and Carson Pass in the morning has less traffic than the afternoon
7. Riding Woodfords Canyon in the morning has NO HEADWIND and is downright cool
6. Did you see the weather forecast below?
5. It is good training (3 passes suggested) for the Death Ride(R)
4. You can start anytime. Don't want to wake up at O:dark:30? Start your ride at a casual 11:00 and do the later passes of Ebbett's and Monitor fully supported
3. The weather is cooler in June
2. ALL proceeds go to cycling related activities such as trail access, safe bike routes and other bike friendly events
1. It is the BEST supported ride in the West since it is run by Cyclists for Cyclists

So head on to Alta Alpina Challenge and choose one of our best pre-selected routes or one that you prefer. Send Inquiries to inquiries@altaalpinachallenge.com.

P.S. The weather from noaa.gov is forecasted to be 49F in the morning and 79F in the afternoon with mostly sunny skies. Who can beat that for riding weather? I think most of our riders will have their best rides ever.

Death Ride(R) is a registered trademark of the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce

[WanderingWheel]

I did this ride last year, and I'll be back this year. It will be my 50th double, and I couldn't pick a better ride. It is a spectacular course with great people and without the circus of the Death Ride. While the full 8-pass ride is far from easy, I'd argue that other doubles such as the Terrible Two, Mulholland, and even Devil Mountain are more difficult. It's also great to see riders other than the usual double crowd on the ride. Anyone else coming out?

[Vlad Luskin]

I'm in. Not having ridden the Death Ride, this double scares the bejeezus out of me, though.

[WanderingWheel]

The Death Ride scares me because of all the other riders on the road. I find this ride to be a much nicer and saner alternative to the Death Ride. Don't worry, you'll love it. The climbs are gorgeous and there are no junk miles. It'll take awhile, but it's far from impossible. I know you didn't get the opportunity to complete Devil Mountain this year, but this ride should take about the same amount of time. See you on the road.

[sellsworth]

WanderingWheel - I'm certain that my son and I met you at the Turtle Rock campground. We saw you finishing up the ride while we were driving SAG - you finished the double in very impressive fashion!

[Vlad Luskin]

Sellworth, thanks a lot for your and your son's work during the ride. Volunteers were great and the course was simply magical.

[WanderingWheel]

Yes, that was me at the campground. Thanks for the great ride.

[sellsworth]

Yes, that was me at the campground. Thanks for the great ride.

Congrats on finishing your 50th double. What a great accomplishment. Are you really retired from doubles now?

[WanderingWheel]

Congrats on finishing your 50th double. What a great accomplishment. Are you really retired from doubles now?

I'll probably still ride some on occasion, especially great events like the Alta Alpina Challenge, but I plan to spend more time touring and going slower.

[RudAwkning]

Hey Sean. My buddy Jim Swarzman said he saw you out there killin' it. Gratz on 50. I'll be sure to attend the pancake breakfast so I can tip my hat to you.

I hope to have nailed down 16 come Mt Tam (my 2 year anniversary of doing doubles).