Death Valley Cycle

Conquer 260 miles (420km) of Death Valley by bicycle!

Location

Nevada, USA

Dates

10-17 November 2012

Distance

260 miles (420km) five day bike ride

Event status

Registration open

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2012 Costs

Registration fee: £399
Minimum sponsorship: £3,150
Or self-funding option (no minimum sponsorship) £1,399

The challenge

Death Valley National Park is located in the South California Desert in Nevada. Many people overlook the park due to the misguided belief that it is lifeless. However this 3.4 million acre park is not only the largest park in the USA, but arguably the most striking setting on Mother Earth. 

The valley itself is 130 miles (209km) long, between six and 13 miles (10-21km) wide and is surrounded by steep and beautiful mountain ranges. This cycle challenge will highlight the most dramatic and most interesting sights of the region. This includes amazing views of both the highest and lowest elevation locations in the 48 mainland states of the USA.

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart UK, arrive Las Vegas. Transfer approximately 2 hours to Beatty Junction

Day 2

Beatty Junction to Stovepipe Wells through Daylight Pass (1,316m / 4,317ft). Cycling distance 30 miles (48 km)

Day 3

Stovepipe Wells to Panamint Springs through Emigrant Pass (1,624m / 5,328ft). Cycling distance 54 miles (87 km)

Day 4

Panamint Springs to Furnace Creek. A tough day with approximately 1,036m (3,400ft) of ascent, but 1,524m (5,000ft) of descent! Cycling distance 56 miles (90km)

Day 5

Furnace Creek to Pahrump passing Devils Hole - a Death Valley National Monument - Zabriskie Point (213m / 700ft) and Death Valley Junction (621m / 2,037ft). Cycling distance 61 miles (98km)

Day 6

Pahrump to Las Vegas. You will climb Mountain Springs Summit (1,673m / 5,490ft), the highest point of the challenge, and then a long descent past Red Rock Canyons. Celebratory dinner in Las Vegas. Cycling distance 62 miles (100km)

Day 7

Transfer to airport for flight to UK

Includes

• Return flights from London to Las Vegas
• All accommodation (twin share)
• All meals throughout itinerary except lunch and dinner on day 7
• Drinking water and sports drinks for all cycling days
• Snacks and fruit for cycling days
• Private air-conditioned vehicles for backup, support and transfers
• Local cycling guide
• Bike mechanic and local bike hire with spares
• Global Adventure Challenges leader from the UK
• A full, comprehensive Global Adventure Challenges medical kit

Excludes

• UK airport taxes and fuel surcharge - payable six weeks before departure
• Tips
• Alcoholic drinks and drinks during meals
• Personal travel insurance – it is strongly advised to take this through Global Adventure Challenges

How we will support you

All our participants will receive:

• A free Epilepsy Action Events T-shirt
• Free training plans provided by Global Adventure Challenges
• Kit list provided by Global Adventure Challenges
• Constant fundraising support and tips

For further information on overseas events, please contact our events team on +44 (0)113 210 8800 or by emailing events@epilepsy.org.uk 

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