Last year the event brought thousands of bicyclists into Amador County, many complaints from local residents, loud concerns for the county’s law enforcement agencies and tragically one death of a participant in a traffic accident. This year the promoters of the Sierra Century Ride will be holding the event in Calaveras County. A century ride is a 100-mile race, and this one involves long climbs and long downhill stretches. This year's ride will begin and end at Kautz Ironstone Winery in Murphys. Local nonprofit organizations will earn funds by providing assistance to riders at rest stops in Sheep Ranch, Wilseyville, Mountain Ranch and Angels Camp. All roads will remain open during the ride, and this year organizers will post signs to alert motorists to the route.