Markleeville Death Ride start time ?
10-01-23, 02:47 PM
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Markleeville Death Ride start time ?
Hoping to find someone who’s actually done this ride. I’m watching past YouTube videos ( some as recent as 2022) where participants are starting as early as 3:45am yet the rules on the website state a 5am start.
Any knowledge on this?
Any knowledge on this?
10-01-23, 04:05 PM
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I've done the ride, the "official" start time is pretty meaningless. I started at 04:30, but people were starting hours before that. I think they say 05:00 just to make CHP happy. If you start early, throw lights on your bike, or you run the risk of being ticketed. The 2023 event was ungodly hot (105° in Markleeville,) I wished I even started earlier than I did.
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Usually for those that can't ride at a pace to get them back in time for the festivities that go on, most rides that aren't a race are okay with those that need to start earlier. Many are more strict about when the event is over and you must be off the course. Maybe their sanctioning source or other insurance requires that.
The way they word this makes me think they are somewhat okay with someone starting early.
https://deathride.com/f/rules-of-the-ride-road
People do what they want to do. So sure there are going to be some that do their own thing. If it's not bothering anyone then why worry? Or is it bothering you?
The way they word this makes me think they are somewhat okay with someone starting early.
The event officially starts at 5:00 am. Riders will be in a staggered start from that point forward. Any riders on the road before that time are riding at their own risk, and aid stations may not be open when you arrive.
People do what they want to do. So sure there are going to be some that do their own thing. If it's not bothering anyone then why worry? Or is it bothering you?
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I haven't done The Death Ride but plenty of friends have. Done a lot of other organized century type rides and there are always people who want to start as early as possible for whatever reason. I am not one of them.
10-02-23, 12:16 PM
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That looks to be a well-crafted disclaimer / explanation. Riders starting early should not expect support or aid at times outside the official ride window, but are recognized as legally-operating road users taking reasonable steps to maximize their probability of being within the event window at the finish.
I've done several similar rides in my earlier days. If I did this type of ride these days, I might start the night before.
I've done several similar rides in my earlier days. If I did this type of ride these days, I might start the night before.
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