NCal 00 Reno, NV to Tahoe City, Ca

 

The plan is for everyone, 18 on this trip, to meet in Reno and be transported to Tahoe City.  After breakfast, I assembled the bikes in only 90 minutes. (see one bike in case on the left.) The only problem is Brenda’s right shifter didn’t work; she had a 3-speed instead of a 27-speed.  She’ll need all the gears she can find in the Sierras.  Using Google Maps, I located a bike store a couple of miles from the motel.  On the way to the shop I had a flat tire. I found 2 bike shops, both closed on Monday. And on the way back I got lost with no map, no GPS and no cell phone.  I finally find my way back and, in a bad mood, hurriedly get ready for the for the bus ride. After the  bus ride to Tahoe City, a climb of several thousand feet, I again went in search of a bike shop. This trip was successful; the problem fixed in less than a minute and with no charge.

My ride to a bike shop at 3:00 pm is pleasant since the temperature is probably in the 60’s, far less than Dallas’ 100 degree forecast.  Our motel is at a beautiful spot right on the lake. This photo is from our bedroom deck. Although we’ve sort of met everyone on the bus, the official welcoming and logistics meeting is at 5:00 followed by dinner. We’ll stay at this motel two nights; there are 3 ride options tomorrow.