With the Death Ride happening this weekend seems like a good time to make mention of the upcoming
2nd Annual Ebbetts Pass Century (http://www.adventuresportsfestival.com/cycling.html#ebbetts) on August 16th, 2008. With 12,800 feet of High Sierra climbing over 101 miles of scenic roads is a great ride and well supported. We still have space and the first 100 registrations gain automatic entry into the 2009 Death Ride.

There is also the
Bear Valley Metric Century (http://www.adventuresportsfestival.com/cycling.html#metric) on August 16th, 2008. This modified rides offers 6500 feet of climbing over 59.5 miles.

These rides are part of a larger weekend event called the
Bear Valley Adventure Sports Festival (http://www.adventuresportsfestival.com). Basically it's a cool little gathering with mountain biking, road cycling, rock climbing, bouldering, and kayaking. Plus an evening bash with good food, excellent people and tons of prizes.

Other Festival Highlights:
Mt. Bike Race - Grizzly Challenge (http://adventuresportsfestival.com/mountain-biking.html): 3 Divisions; 1-3 laps; cash prizes
Outdoor Bouldering Competition (http://www.adventuresportsfestival.com/bouldering.html): 100+ problems; V0-V6+, cash prizes, & beautiful setting.