This ride was originally inspired by Adventure Cycling's Bike Your Park Day, which was September 24, 2016. As a celebration of the National Park Service Centennial, Adventure Cycling's 40th, and National Public Lands Day, riders were encouraged to take advantage of reduced park fees and get out and ride your park. Unfortunately I had a …
Today's goal was to revisit the Ophir Rd/ Jumbo Grade area before our next winter storm came to Reno. I also wanted to make this ride from my house vs driving to where the pavement ends. Stormy weather and shorter days are working against us but getting out on the bike never disappoints. I met …
Continue reading Ride Report; Ophir Road and ridge above Pleasant Valley
I first came across this ride in a guide book to Reno and Carson Cities' mountain bike rides. It was originally a test of fitness to climb this old stage coach grade and a patch of dry dirt to ride on the east side of Reno if the west side was wet or snowy. It …
Continue reading Old Toll Road: Gateway to Virginia and Flowery Ranges
I first heard of this ride moving to Reno in early 2000. It was considered a popular training ride by cross country racers but I never knew exactly where the route began. It wasn't until years later that I noticed the trailhead signs off Eastlake Blvd. in Washoe City pointing out Jumbo Grade. Eureka, I …