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The Death Ride (Tour of the California Alps) Double Metric Century

Well put on ride, that is extremely popular. The little towns are nice and welcoming, plus they close the first four passes to traffic and the locals turn out to cheer you on.

Roads: 8/10
Course Marking: 9/10 - Course is difficult to get lost on.
Route Map: 10/10
Food: 9/10 - What I had was good, long lines at lunch made me skip it, which is why I almost bonked on Carson Pass.
Facilities: 9/10
Countryside: 8/10 - Very pretty
Challenge: 9/10 - Carson pass was tough - eat lunch before you do it!.
Overall: 9/10

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