[Laneco]

I believe you're right... A few years ago i remember something about this - a gentleman died on a fast descent. Changed the name to something like "Alpine Challenge" or similar (can't recall the name). But I notice that "Death Ride" is trademarked.

I don't believe any disrespect was meant by "death ride" after someone actually died in it. Let's face it, we risk dying every day when we ride our bikes. Risks from single bike crashes, tangling up with a car, a deer bounds into the road, etc.

Personally, I always picked up a Grateful Dead vibe from the Death Ride name.

angela