Alpine County chamber reports tight cash, says BikeMonkey contract will run Death Ride

Aug 25, 2026

Chamber leaders told a joint special meeting they face a shortfall and have contracted BikeMonkey to manage the Death Ride next year; the chamber reported about $7,500 in the bank and a $67,000 production contract while urging community help and clearer budgets before further commitments.

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At a special joint meeting of the Alpine County Board of Supervisors and the Markleyville Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 26, chamber board leadership described an urgent cash shortfall and a plan to outsource the county's marquee cycling event.

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