I first passed through Gabbs Valley when following Rabbit Springs Road in a loop from Luning to Sand Mountain. After that I was hooked on the area. I have been on numerous day trips to the area and have brought friends out for overnights in the area. This 50 mile loop on faint, or non-existent …
Continue reading Around and through the Monte Cristo Mountains
Mitch Ison rode from Fallon to Carson City at the end of March and shot some inspiring photos. I had ridden from Buckland Station to Sand Mountain in April of 2020, so I thought there could be a great overnight opportunity lurking in those hills. Should you take on Jan Bennett's route from St Joseph, …
Continue reading Overnight; Pony Express, Carson Sink Station to Wildcat Freight Station
Seeing for myself, sharing with others. In the sand south of Salt Wells Basin looking at the Cocoon Mountains April 20, 2020- Bikepacking Roots put out a route scouting call to arms for Jan Bennett's mammoth undertaking of the Pony Express. I love riding with a purpose and I am a big fan of our …
Continue reading Ride Report; Pony Express, Buckland Station to Sand Springs Station
When storms hit northern California and western Nevada it is often a game of watching the storm tracks and making the best educated guess as where to ride. Just the day before Brandon Anderson and I rode out of Quincy, CA in a cold windy rainstorm. Chalk that up to adverse conditions training. For today's …
Continue reading Ride Report; Simpson Rd and Dead Camel Mtns
This ride was originally inspired by Bike Your Park Day promoted by the Adventure Cycling Association. As a result this was my third trip into the area completing the 15 miles of gravel road on Fort Churchill Rd along the Carson River. For this ride I invited Raymond Eliot, of our Smoke Creek Desert adventures …
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