DEATH VALLEY
THE MISSION
Previously only achieved by motorcycle, watch two cyclists attempt a grueling 7-day expedition along the California Backcountry Discovery Route across the Mojave desert.
THE ROUTE
Beginning in Yuma, Arizona, and ending 761 miles away in Bishop, California—it’s a hellish trudge through unrelenting sand and rock that traverses over 47,488 feet of climbing raw mountain ranges, across creeks, boulder fields and barren desert. Is it possible to complete on a bicycle in 7 days?
THE BIKE
The Canyon Grail CF SLX gravel bike balances comfort, control, and stability—the perfect tool for all-day adventures.
Every contact point between rider and bike, as well as between bike and ground, absorb vibration:
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Double Decker Bar offers four hand positions to stay fresh and a floating Flex Area to offer increased compliance
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S15 VCLS 2.0 CF leaf-spring seatpost smooths out bumps
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High-volume tires eliminate road and trail chatter
THE TEAM
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The Spearhead: Jeremiah Bishop—a multi-time national champion and instigator of the Impossible Route project.
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The Director: Tyler Pearce a.k.a. The Vegan Cyclist—an up-for-anything influencer, cyclist and full-life liver.
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The Chef: Biju Thomas—a celebrated chef bringing a balance of carbs and protein required to complete this arduous adventure.
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The Videographer: Ramy Khalf—an experienced filmmaker documenting the action from behind the lens.
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The Photographer: Jake Orness—a photographer by trade, cyclist by choice and lover of adventure in all forms.
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The All-Things: Dale Travers—a jack-of-all trades photographer, navigator and behind-the-scenes videographer.
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The Sandman: A Reality—and an ever-present force in the struggle for momentum across the desert’s surface.
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The Mechanic: Travis Longfellow—a bike mechanic and aspiring racer with endless energy, ready to support.
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Death Valley: 7 days, 761 miles, 47,488 feet of climb through the Mojave desert.
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Trans Appalachia: 3 days, 460 miles, 48,000 feet of climbing across the Lost Roads Route.
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Glacier to Teton: 5 days, 750 miles, 61,000 feet of climbing through forested singletrack.
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Telluride Hellride: 1 day, 140 miles, 26,900 feet of climbing through high-alpine peaks.
