Dead of Winter Double Registration – Los Angeles Wheelmen

Los Angeles Wheelmen Dead of Winter (DoW) Double and Double-Double Centuries – Dec. 5/6, 2026

Now in its 14^th year, the DOW will be held on Dec 5th and 6th, December 2026. The ride gives you a chance to complete that last Double of the year and/or get that Volunteer credit needed for one of the CTC awards. We look forward to seeing you there.

General Information about the event:

Please take a moment to read through this information and if you have any questions, please email us – lawheelmen2019@gmail.com with those questions before you register as there are no refunds or transfers of the registration fee.
The DoW course is a combination of the Lowland and Highland Grand Tour courses. It is the Lowland course from the start to Ojai. From there we follow the Highland course (climbing Casitas Pass) back to Port Hueneme. There is no RWGPS file provided for the DoW.
The event is run with limited support. DoW checkpoints will provide Hammer Nutrition products and water only. As in previous years, there is no lunch service on the ride. We will provide drop bag transportation to the midpoint rest stop – Juanamaria Park on the course. Drop bags will not be returned.
The DOW will be limited to 75 riders each day. Please register early if you are planning to ride.
The Host Hotel and Start/Finish location is the Port Hueneme Holiday Inn Express. 350 East Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme. Here’s a link to book your room DoW Room Booking
A lot of folks ask about the weather at that time of year. Please keep in mind the temperatures will be from cool to cold along with a possibility of rain. Also remember daylight hours are much shorter than during the Grand Tour. Be sure to bring appropriate clothing and lights, especially for the descent down from Casitas Pass. Many riders will be descending this at night so have a strong light for the descent.

Ride Registration:

To register for the ride, send an email to lawheelmen2019@gmail.com with DoW in the Subject Line of the email and your name and phone number in the body of the email. If you would like to volunteer (we appreciate you) for the event, send an email and put DoW Volunteer in the subject line of the email.

Registration fees are as follows:

Fees:

The follow are the early-bird registration fees which are in effect until Oct. 1, 2026.

Double – $75.00
Double-Double – $100.00
E-Bike (no CTC credit) – $100.00

The regular rates are in effect from Oct. 2 until Nov. 10 and are:

Double – $100.00
Double-Double – $125.00
E-Bike (no CTC credit) – $110.00

After Nov. 10 late registration is in effect until Nov. 20, 2026, and the rates are:

Double – $125.00
Double-Double – $150.00
E-Bike (no CTC credit) – $120.00

After Nov. 20, onsite registration is available and it is cash only at the door with an additional $50.00 fee. We do our best to keep this one of the most cost-effective events on the CTC calendar. Take advantage of early registration and snag a bargain!

Registration Discounts:

There are numerous discount options available. In your email to us, let us know which one you are eligible for, and we’ll rebate that back to you after completion of your registration. To receive a discount please request it with your initial email to us.

Los Angeles Wheelmen Members – $10 (All distances). Join LA Wheelmen and get a discount!
Adobo Velo Members – $10 (All distances)
First-time CTC Double riders – $15.00
Veteran – $15.00
Active-Duty Military or First Responder – $25.00
Over 70 – $25.00
Over 80 – $50.00
Over 90 – Free
100^th Double – $25.00, a one-time discount recognizing this outstanding achievement
150^th Double – $50.00, a one-time discount recognizing this outstanding achievement
200^th Double – Free and we PAY you $50.00, a one-time discount recognizing this outstanding achievement
Dec 7, Feb 29, or April 5 birthday – $25.00

Discounts may not be combined

We reserve the right to validate eligibility for the above discounts.

Important PayPal payment details:

When paying for your registration use the “Paying for an item or service” option, please. Do NOT choose the “friends and family” option.

When all materials have been received, we will send you an email confirmation.

Rider instructions and final route sheets will be provided approximately 10 days prior to the ride. A ride-with-GPS file is not provided for the course. We are an OG bike club and batteries have never died on a printed route slip to our knowledge. While subject to change (road closures, construction, etc.) here’s a link to last year’s course. If any course changes are needed, they will be in the rider info packet sent out approximately 10 days prior to the ride. Here is a link to the previous year’s course for reference – Course Sheet from last year