Markleeville, CA….The Death Ride is recognized as one of the premier cycling events in the West. The five pass ride includes 129 miles and 15,000 feet of lung busting climbing. This year’s ride returns riders to our infamous five pass course including: Monitor Pass (Highway 89) 8,314 feet, Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) 8,730 feet, Carson Pass (Highway 88) 8,580 feet. The 2015 Tour of the California Alps – Death Ride will affect two major highways through Ebbetts Pass and Monitor Pass.

On Saturday, July 11, 2015, State Route 89 (SR-89)/Monitor Pass will be closed from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon) and SR-4/Ebbetts Pass will be closed from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for cyclists. SR-88/Carson Pass will be subject to lower speed zones and slightly longer travel times.

In addition, the road from the Markleeville Courthouse to the junction of SR-4 and SR-89 will be closed from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon). These closures are for the safety of the riders, please plan alternate routes.

For further information, motorists are encouraged to contact either the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce at (530) 694-2475 or CalTrans at (800) 427-7623 or (209) 948-7977.

July 11, 2015