Riders are shown during previous editions of the annual Death Ride cycling event in and around the Markleeville area. The 2024 event begins early Saturday, with highway closures scheduled throughout the region.

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Death Ride returns this weekend for 43rd event

The 43rd annual Death Ride is back in 2024, once again beginning ­and ending in Markleeville, Calif., as riders tackle a 103-mile endurance ride on Saturday.

• By Carter Eckl
• July 9, 2024