Death Ride!!

[melissam]

I hope that's me next year.

Yes, Jo, it WILL be you next year!!

[jobob]

Gotta admit though, after hearing or reading the accounts from Twain, Raleighdon, Glenn (gw_12) as well as from some of the TNT gang, it sounds like the Death Ride is suffering from overpopularity. Happens to many of the good rides, alas.

Eh, I'm still going to train for it on next year's TNT team. I've already raised about 2/3rds of my minimum, and due to my "fortunate" timing I'll get to roll it over into next year's fundraising effort.

Plus I've already heard from a few team members who plan to do it again. It was a great bunch of people this year and I have no doubts it'll be a great bunch next year.

[crazycanuck]

Jo-i'm sure with your determination, you'll be there next year

How many participants were there? Is this the biggest one in California??

[maillotpois]

How many participants were there? Is this the biggest one in California??

The biggest what in California?

The ride is capped at 3000 riders (2800 entries available for purchase and 200 given to various sponsors). It is a pretty small field, all things considered (compared to other centuries), but the out and back nature of the course makes it feel like there are more riders than there are.

[Biciclista]

The biggest 5 mountain pass bike ride in California maybe. With steeper hills than the Pacific NW cascade range. and you guys talk about it like it was STP...

[jobob]

The Mt. Shasta super century in Northern California has (according to the website) a bit more mileage and a bit more elevation gain. Having done neither I can't say which one is really more challenging, has better support or is more scenic.

The Death Ride has been around longer, and has gotten a lot more attention -- with a name like that how couldn't it?

However the Mt. Shasta century has a 750 rider cap, which is a definite plus.

Maybe I'll try for both next year. yeah, right.