Death Valley to Towne Pass | Brutal Climb, Epic Descent - Cycling Across America - S4 E37

I woke up in the heart of Death Valley at Sunset Campground and started the day with a stop at the visitor center, where I learned how tectonic forces shaped the lowest point in North America. Then came the real lesson: 23 grueling miles into headwinds and hostile traffic just to reach Stovepipe Wells. But the next day? That’s where things got wild. I climbed over 5,000 feet to the top of Towne Pass—then bombed down the most epic descent of my life, hitting 48 mph as I dropped into Panamint Springs, one of the most stunning valley campsites I’ve ever seen. This episode has pain, beauty, and pure adrenaline. Don’t miss it. . 🙏 Want to Support? PATREON LINK:   / flyscoutryder   . 🤳🏽 Instagram:   / flyscoutryder   . 🌐 Facebook:   / flyscout.ryder   . 🎧 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/playlis... Leave The Lights On, Matias Tell My First Last, Love Beans Black Water, Loving Caliber . Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product with the links that I provide, I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 🚴🏽‍♂️ MY BIKE FRAME: Lynskey GR300: https://lynskeyperformance.com FORK: Rodeo Labs SPORK Carbon: https://www.rodeo-labs.com CASSETTE: CSR8000(11-34): https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/6... CRANKSET: Shimano GRX 42/30t: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/6... PEDALS: Shimano SPD-PD-EH500: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/6... BOTTOM BRACKET: Dura-Ace BB-R9100: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/D... WHEELS: DTSwiss GR 531 32H-700C: Wheelbuilder.com FORNT HUB: SCHMIDT SON 28: Wheelbuilder.com REAR HUB: DT SWISS 240: Wheelbuilder.com TIRES: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial DD: https://www.schwalbe.com BREAKS: Shimano GRX Hydraulic: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/d... TRP Lockring Rotor 160mm: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/q... TRP Lockring: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/r... CHAIN: Shimano Dura Ace: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/W... REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano GRX RX810: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/e... FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano GRX RX810: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/5... HEADSET: Cane Creek Forty: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/Z... HANDLEBAR: FSA Energy Compact: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/b... BAR GEL INSERTS: Fizkit: https://amzn.to/4b9nlZw BAR TAPE: MSW HBT-210: https://amzn.to/40hPYiw STEM: FSA SLK MTB: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/R... SEAT POST: Cane Creek eeSilk+: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/j... SADDLE: Brooks B-17 Ti: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/1... FENDERS: Planet Bike-Cascade 29"x65mm: https://www.planetbike.com/shop-all/c... recycled-bike-fenders-29-x-65mm/ FRONT END LOCKING SYSTEM: SteerStopper: https://steerstopper.com/?srsltid=Afm... FRONT LIGHT: EDelux II - SON Shcmidt: https://www.peterwhitecycles.com REAR LIGHT: Busch&Muller -Topline Plus: https://www.peterwhitecycles.com BOTTLE CAGES: Arundle-Dave-O: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/D... BOTTLE CAGE: Arundle - Loonie Bin: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/j... AIR PUMP: Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HP: https://competitivecyclist.g39l.net/a... PANNIERS: Arkel Orcas-25L&35L: https://arkel.ca/com HANDLEBAR BAG: Arkel-Large Handlebar Bag REVELATE Joey Bag: https://revelatedesigns.com/product/j... SADDLE BAG: Lizard Skins XL: https://amzn.to/4aVO9hl BIKE COMPUTER: Cateye Patrone+: https://amzn.to/3NpkzYp . 00:00 - Furnace Creek to Stovepipe Wells 08:04 - Stovepipe Wells to Panamint Springs