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Gravel Rides, Summer 2018

On July 19, 2018 By Kurstin GrahamIn Day Trips, Gravel Grind1 Comment

I went into Great Basin Bicycles to chat with Rich Staley asking what was hot in bikes for 2018. Gravel bikes were at the top of the list along with mountain hardtails and full suspension trail bikes. From other popularity reports I've gotten I think 2018 will be the year of the gravel bike. While …

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Playas; the Nevadan beaches

Camping on Sarcobatus Flat
Camping on Sarcobatus Flat
Mini-playa dwarfed by Granite Range and Black Rock Desert
Mini-playa dwarfed by Granite Range and Black Rock Desert
Carson Sink dunes
Carson Sink dunes
A wet playa between us and Old Razorback Mtn
A wet playa between us and Old Razorback Mtn
Crossing small Playa to camp
Crossing small Playa to camp
Cow Camp on the edge of Fourmile Flat desert
Cow Camp on the edge of Fourmile Flat desert
Blue Wing Flat, Granite Springs Valley
Blue Wing Flat, Granite Springs Valley
Each desert playa has its own qualities
Each desert playa has its own qualities
Gabbs Valley Alkali Flat
Gabbs Valley Alkali Flat

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Following the abandoned railroad grade I rode from Sutcliffe to Washington Rock. It is a great gravel route with fences and washouts to navigate. Beyond Warrior Point the grade is rarely used. The photo opportunities are non-stop #pyramidlake #onlyinnevada #bikepackingnv
New bag day thanks to @urchinbags I found #urchinbags here a few years ago and got the seatbelt wallet and large pouch for my bike tools. Now I have handlebar bags and two more pouches for my first aid kit and small essentials. Thank you, Clare! 1st adventure down, Pyramid Lake.
Plenty of premium fat biking, hiking, snowshoeing opportunities on the #tahoepyramidbikeway aka #tahoepyramidtrail It is a 4 season resource for sure. #bikepackingnv
Goldfield, NV #publicart
A super clear day riding around Fairview Peak out of Middlegate. Earthquake faults, public art, steep roads, fall colors, nesting birds and the ever expanding Fallon NAS B-17 bombing range. #bikesnotbombs #publiclandowner #bikepackingnv #keepitwild #falconercycles #dfmi
Climbing into the Sonoma Range to Sonoma Peak. Elbow Canyon gave way to a ridgeline road with views of future routes in the area. #bikepackingnv #onlyinnevada #highroad

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