The biggest what in California?Originally Posted by crazycanuck
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.
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07-13-2009, 02:28 PM #1
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07-13-2009, 03:31 PM #2
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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...
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07-13-2009, 04:30 PM #3
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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.
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