8 Pass Challenge

"The World's Toughest Double Century"

June 12, 2010

Course Map - Click to Enlarge . 20300 feet of climbing over 198 miles
. 100 miles at over 7000 feet of altitude
. The most scenic double century ever on the best pavement
. Start/Finish at Turtle Rock Park near Markleeville CA
. Eight Passes on the course:
CTC . The course features nine fully stocked rest stops, two checkpoints with water, and lunch and dinner at Turtle Rock Park.
. You can choose a start window of 3:30am, 3:45am, 4:00am. 4:15am, 4:30am, or 4:45am (lights required); 5:02am or 5:15am (lights not needed). There will be a bag drop to the top of monitor for lights and warm clothing (both required after 8:58pm).
. Each rest stop has opening and closing times that must be respected and checkpoints will strictly enforce cut-off times intended to keep everyone safe.
8 Pass Jersey - Click to Enlarge Ride Jersey - Click to Enlarge . This is the ultimate one day challenge and is for riders physically and mentally prepared for this adventure.
. An exclusive 8 Pass Finisher Jersey will be available for purchase to those who complete all eight passes.
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