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Tales from the Death Ride

The Tour of the California Alps was held a couple weekends ago, or as most of the riders call it, the Death Ride. Many riders from Carson City were in attendance, including our friends Brent and Sandie Ruybalid.

Brent and Sandie - Monitor Pass

Brent and Sandie - Monitor Pass

Here is an excerpt from their story as told by Brent:

Somehow I talked Sandie into suffering with me this year as we did the Tour of the California Alps. The whole ride is 129 miles, 5 mountain passes, with 15,000 feet of climbing. We did 88 miles, 4 passes, and 12,000 feet. Not too bad considering we didn’t have time to train very well. It was harder than I remembered, but just as fun.

Continue reading the rest of their story on their blog HERE.

Great job guys!

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About The Author

Jeff Moser
I was born in Carson City in 1970, and have lived in the area my whole life, spending a few years in Reno, and over a decade in the Carson Valley. I'm a full time bicycle commuter, and also an avid mountain biker. I've been a member of Muscle Powered since 2007, and I'm currently the Muscle Powered President. I've been bicycle blogging since 2004.

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4 Responses to “Tales from the Death Ride”

  1. Lester says:

    AWESOME!

    So good to have locals in the event.

    Thanks, Sandie, Brent and Marcus…probably others but those I know.

  2. Sandie says:

    Maybe next year bikecarson will sponsor a team

  3. Jesse! says:

    you two are rather tough individuals. good job!

  4. Smudgemo says:

    Gee, I’d really like to do the DR again one day. Perhaps next year.

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