2025-07-17: Fixed google form signup link

This year’s defcon bike ride will be a 7am, Friday Aug 8, starting and ending at Las Vegas Cyclery.

TLDR: Ride a bicycle with us at Defcon – event signup here!!! Email info at cycleoverride dot org or DM us on Twitter @cycle_override if you have questions. This lets us know you intend to ride with use. Keep reading to rent a bike. Reserve bike here. Enter the promo code “DEFCON”. You won’t get a discount, but this will help us and the bike shop prepare.

You must register in the google form with the same email as you reserve your bike so we can match reservations with the shop.

TLDR2:  Bike shop will meet us at 6:30am to hand out rentals. You do not need to go there ahead of time.

Details

It’s time for the Defcon 33 version of the Cycle Override Defcon bike ride!!!

The date of this years bike ride is Friday, AUGUST 8th, 2024 at 6am. This is Friday of Defcon. We will meet outside [Find a group to Uber/Taxi with] at 6:00am.

Registration is here. This is just so we can get a count and arrange comms leading up to the event. It will also give us your email so we can blast out any details needed pre ride, or at 5:25am on August 11th.

Here’s the deal – we have partnered with Las Vegas Cyclery in Las Vegas for our ride. Yes – they will throw your clipless pedals and seat posts on if you insist. They have an assortment of bikes.

Bike rental is first come first serve. You can always ship out your bike for about $100 each way on most airlines. We’ve had 50+ people before and they can usually get you what you want.

Here’s what YOU have to do:

You need to go here and reserve your ride. We recommend you pay the $10 extra for insurance. You will need to pay with a credit card. Use the promo code “DEFCON” when reserving your bike. Then submit the Google Form here if you haven’t already. FYI: the bike shop will put a hold on your credit card for the value of the bike and release it when you return the bike. This could be a lot for some of the road bikes (up to $4500). Get the insurance.

When you reserve your bike (after payment) – put in your name followed by (Defcon). You will be asked to sign a waiver via an email that comes at the same time as your confirmation.

Use this chart based on your height and inseam to figure out your size and fill the comment box out accordingly:

From mcghies.com

You alone are solely responsible for your bike reservation. Las Vegas Cyclery is aware that we are running this event and will support us, but it’s on you to make sure you are all set with a bike.

THE ROUTE

NOTE: This ride may be at a higher altitude than you are used to. (2600-3800 ft)

OK — last piece the route – you can see the route here. This is the same route as last year (and the year before, and the year before that). Basically the route is slightly uphill out – and mostly downhill back. It’s looking like we’ll have a car heading up the back. There may be a bigger loop for those interested – we’ll let you know soon (basically taking the scenic loop around and catching up w/the group on your way back) – but it will likely be unofficial.

We are looking for sponsors so let us know if you are aware of anyone interested in throwing in some schwag or some cash to help support this ride. It will be used for hydration.

What do I do next?

Once you reserve your bike — all you have to do is wait for Defcon 32! Oh and keep riding!

Cheers!

The Cycle Override Team

PS if you have any questions — leave a comment so everyone can see the answer!

TLDR: Ride a bicycle with us at Defcon – event signup here!!! Email info at cycleoverride dot org or DM us on Twitter @cycle_override if you have questions. This lets us know you intend to ride with use. Keep reading to rent a bike. Reserve bike here. Enter the promo code “DEFCON”. You won’t get a discount, but this will help us and the bike shop prepare.

You must register in the google form with the same email as you reserve your bike so we can match reservations with the shop.

TLDR2:  Bike shop will meet us at 6:30am to hand out rentals. You do not need to go there ahead of time.

Details

It’s time for the Defcon 32 version of the Cycle Override Defcon bike ride!!!

The date of this years bike ride is Friday, AUGUST 9th, 2024 at 6am. This is Friday of Defcon. We will meet outside [Find a group to Uber/Taxi with] at 6:00am.

Registration is here. This is just so we can get a count and arrange comms leading up to the event. It will also give us your email so we can blast out any details needed pre ride, or at 5:25am on August 11th.

Here’s the deal – we have partnered with Las Vegas Cyclery in Las Vegas for our ride. Yes – they will throw your clipless pedals and seat posts on if you insist. They have an assortment of bikes.

Bike rental is first come first serve. You can always ship out your bike for about $100 each way on most airlines. We’ve had 50+ people before and they can usually get you what you want.

Here’s what YOU have to do:

You need to go here and reserve your ride. We recommend you pay the $10 extra for insurance. You will need to pay with a credit card. Use the promo code “DEFCON” when reserving your bike. Then submit the Google Form here if you haven’t already. FYI: the bike shop will put a hold on your credit card for the value of the bike and release it when you return the bike. This could be a lot for some of the road bikes (up to $4500). Get the insurance.

When you reserve your bike (after payment) – put in your name followed by (Defcon). You will be asked to sign a waiver via an email that comes at the same time as your confirmation.

Use this chart based on your height and inseam to figure out your size and fill the comment box out accordingly:

From mcghies.com

You alone are solely responsible for your bike reservation. Las Vegas Cyclery is aware that we are running this event and will support us, but it’s on you to make sure you are all set with a bike.

THE ROUTE

NOTE: This ride may be at a higher altitude than you are used to. (2600-3800 ft)

OK — last piece the route – you can see the route here. This is the same route as last year (and the year before, and the year before that). Basically the route is slightly uphill out – and mostly downhill back. It’s looking like we’ll have a car heading up the back. There may be a bigger loop for those interested – we’ll let you know soon (basically taking the scenic loop around and catching up w/the group on your way back) – but it will likely be unofficial.

We are looking for sponsors so let us know if you are aware of anyone interested in throwing in some schwag or some cash to help support this ride. It will be used for hydration.

What do I do next?

Once you reserve your bike — all you have to do is wait for Defcon 32! Oh and keep riding!

Cheers!

The Cycle Override Team

PS if you have any questions — leave a comment so everyone can see the answer!

Update 1: Aug 7, 2023: I’m about to head to Las Vegas. Update will be on Twitter. https://twitter.com/Cycle_OverRide/status/1688618869747761152?s=20

TLDR: Ride a bicycle with us at Defcon – event signup here!!! Email info at cycleoverride dot org or DM us on Twitter @cycle_override if you have questions. This lets us know you intend to ride with use. Keep reading to rent a bike. Reserve bike here. Enter the promo code “DEFCON”. You won’t get a discount, but this will help us and the bike shop prepare.

You must register in the google form with the same email as you reserve your bike so we can match reservations with the shop.

TLDR2:  Bike shop will meet us at 6:30am to hand out rentals. You do not need to go there ahead of time.

2023 DEFCON 31 Bike Ride, 13th Edition

It’s time for the Defcon 31 version of the Cycle Override Defcon bike ride!!!

The date of this years bike ride is Friday, AUGUST 11th, 2023 at 6am. This is Friday of Defcon. We will meet outside [Find a group to Uber/Taxi with] at 6:00am.

Registration is here. This is just so we can get a count and arrange comms leading up to the event. It will also give us your email so we can blast out any details needed pre ride, or at 5:25am on August 11th.

Here’s the deal – we have partnered with Las Vegas Cyclery in Las Vegas for our ride. Yes – they will throw your clipless pedals and seat posts on if you insist. They have an assortment of bikes.

Bike rental is first come first serve. You can always ship out your bike for about $100 each way on most airlines. We’ve had 50+ people before and they can usually get you what you want.

Here’s what YOU have to do:

You need to go here and reserve your ride. We recommend you pay the $10 extra for insurance. You will need to pay with a credit card. Use the promo code “DEFCON” when reserving your bike. Then submit the Google Form here if you haven’t already. FYI: the bike shop will put a hold on your credit card for the value of the bike and release it when you return the bike. This could be a lot for some of the road bikes (up to $4500). Get the insurance.

When you reserve your bike (after payment) – put in your name followed by (Defcon). You will be asked to sign a waiver via an email that comes at the same time as your confirmation.

Use this chart based on your height and inseam to figure out your size and fill the comment box out accordingly:

From mcghies.com

You alone are solely responsible for your bike reservation. Las Vegas Cyclery is aware that we are running this event and will support us, but it’s on you to make sure you are all set with a bike.

THE ROUTE

NOTE: This ride may be at a higher altitude than you are used to. (2600-3800 ft)

OK — last piece the route – you can see the route here. This is the same route as last year (and the year before, and the year before that). Basically the route is slightly uphill out – and mostly downhill back. It’s looking like we’ll have a car heading up the back. There may be a bigger loop for those interested – we’ll let you know soon (basically taking the scenic loop around and catching up w/the group on your way back) – but it will likely be unofficial.

We are looking for sponsors so let us know if you are aware of anyone interested in throwing in some schwag or some cash to help support this ride. It will be used for hydration.

What do I do next?

Once you reserve your bike — all you have to do is wait for Defcon 31! Oh and keep riding!

Cheers!

The Cycle Override Team

PS if you have any questions — leave a comment so everyone can see the answer!

UPDATE (July 5, 2022): We have secured a new rental shop just up the road from McGhies called Las Vegas Cyclery. They will support our ride in a similar fashion as in the past.

TLDR: Ride a bicycle with us at Defcon – event signup here!!! Email info at cycleoverride dot org or DM us on Twitter @cycle_override if you have questions. This lets us know you intend to ride with use. Keep reading to rent a bike. Reserve bike here. You must register in the google form with the same email as you reserve your bike so we can match reservations with the shop.

TLDR2:  Bike shop will meet us at 6:30am to hand out rentals. You do not need to go there ahead of time.

It’s time for the Defcon 30 version of the Cycle Override Defcon bike ride!!!

The date of this years bike ride is Friday, AUGUST 12th, 2022 at 6am. This is Friday of Defcon. We will meet outside [Find a group to Uber/Taxi with] at 6:00am.

Registration is here. This is just so we can get a count and arrange comms leading up to the event. It will also give us your email so we can blast out any details needed pre ride, or at 5:25am on August 9th.

Here’s the deal – we have partnered with Las Vegas Cyclery in Las Vegas for our ride. Yes – they will throw your clipless pedals and seat posts on if you insist. They have an assortment of bikes.

Bike rental is first come first serve. You can always ship out your bike for about $100 each way on most airlines. We’ve had 50+ people before and they can usually get you what you want.

Here’s what YOU have to do:

You need to go here and reserve your ride. We recommend you pay the $10 extra for insurance. You will need to pay with a credit card. Then submit the Google Form here if you haven’t already. FYI: the bike shop will put a hold on your credit card for the value of the bike and release it when you return the bike. This could be a lot for some of the road bikes (up to $4500). Get the insurance.

When you reserve your bike (after payment) – put in your name followed by (Defcon). You will be asked to sign a waiver via an email that comes at the same time as your confirmation.

Use this chart based on your height and inseam to figure out your size and fill the comment box out accordingly:

From mcghies.com

You alone are solely responsible for your bike reservation. Las Vegas Cyclery is aware that we are running this event and will support us, but it’s on you to make sure you are all set with a bike.

THE ROUTE

NOTE: This ride may be at a higher altitude than you are used to. (2600-3800 ft)

OK — last piece the route – you can see the route here. This is the same route as last year (and the year before, and the year before that). Basically the route is slightly uphill out – and mostly downhill back. It’s looking like we’ll have a car heading up the back. There may be a bigger loop for those interested – we’ll let you know soon (basically taking the scenic loop around and catching up w/the group on your way back) – but it will likely be unofficial.

We are looking for sponsors so let us know if you are aware of anyone interested in throwing in some schwag or some cash to help support this ride. It will be used for hydration.

What do I do next?

Once you reserve your bike — all you have to do is wait for Defcon 30! Oh and keep riding!

Cheers!

The Cycle Override Team

PS if you have any questions — leave a comment so everyone can see the answer!

TLDR2:  Bike shop will meet us at 6:30am to hand out rentals. You do not need to go there ahead of time.

It’s time for the Defcon 29 version of the Cycle Override Defcon bike ride!!!

The date of this years bike ride is Friday, AUGUST 6th, 2021 at 6am. This is Friday of Defcon. We will meet outside [Find a group to Uber/Taxi with] at 6:00am.

Registration is here. This is just so we can get a count and arrange comms leading up to the event. It will also give us your email so we can blast out any details needed pre ride, or at 5:25am on August 9th.

Here’s the deal – we have partnered again with McGhies Bike Shop in Las Vegas for our ride. Yes – they will throw your clipless pedals and seat posts on if you insist. They have 3 levels of road bikes:  a ~$40 Cannondale Synapse,  and a ~$100 Lance Armstrong starter kit road bike (think Madone.)  There’s also a $125 level also.

Bike rental is first come first serve — there are about 18 $40  male road bikes and 10 female — after that it’s a hybrid or a $100 bike.  You can always ship out your bike for about $100 each way on most airlines. We’ve had 50+ people before and they can usually get you what you want.

Here’s what YOU have to do:

You need to go here and reserve your ride. Rent your bike for the Las Vegas location. You will need to pay with a credit card. You should note anything special here and you should indicate you are reserving for the Defcon Bike Ride.

Here is what you should put in the comment box: (your own specs of course)

“Defcon Bike Ride

Size: 54 cm – will bring my own pedals

Need bike at 6am”

And for pick up:

Please select pickup at store – Las Vegas

Use this chart based on your height and inseam to figure out your size and fill the comment box out accordingly:

From mcghies.com

You alone are solely responsible for your bike reservation. McGhies is aware that we are running this event and will support us, but it’s on you to make sure you are all set with a bike.

THE ROUTE

NOTE: This ride may be at a higher altitude than you are used to. (2600-3800 ft)

OK — last piece the route – you can see the route here. This is the same route as last year (and the year before, and the year before that). Basically the route is slightly uphill out – and mostly downhill back. It’s looking like we’ll have a car heading up the back. There may be a bigger loop for those interested – we’ll let you know soon (basically taking the scenic loop around and catching up w/the group on your way back) – but it will likely be unofficial.

We are looking for sponsors so let us know if you are aware of anyone interested in throwing in some schwag or some cash to help support this ride. It will be used for hydration.

What do I do next?

Once you reserve your bike — all you have to do is wait for Defcon 29! Oh and keep riding!

Cheers!

The Cycle Override Team

PS if you have any questions — leave a comment so everyone can see the answer!

Since Defcon 28 is now totally online, a TON of contests have scrambled to move their operations fully online. Huge high five to all of those working to do this!

Now that we are 10 years into the Defcon Bike Ride, I really can’t imagine not getting up at 6am and going for a bike ride in the desert. In lieu of this, we are going to use Defcon safemode as an excuse to design a new tshirt, and get all you cyclists into some fitness app so we can track you better :).

So – we have decided to resurrect our Strava club, and host distributed rides each day of Defcon. You can ride one of them, or all of them! Just sign up for the ride with the “I’m in!” button on the day(s) you are riding and we’ll see what happens. Here’s the link to the club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1079

We have also designed a special safe mode tshirt:

You can get one by filling out this form and we will reach out for payment after the con: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfh1Gkeb9kz5vNCdFHiMmlN_eNt8iv_KA2C-ks5-1WgW0_Ilg/viewform

We hope to see you all in 2021 for the next ride in Vegas!