Guest guest Posted May 13, 2003 Report Share Posted May 13, 2003 Hi all, this ride is an official Stanford Outing Club trip that I'm leading, but it'd be great to see more active vegetarians on the trip. So, I'm a bit late in posting this, but there are still a couple spots left. Erhhung May 16-18 Lake Tahoe " Ring Around The Lake " =========================================== Trip is limited to 6 people Sign-up required: see below * Leave: May 16th, Friday afternoon * Return: May 18th, Sunday evening * Driving Time: ~4 hours each way * Length of ride: Approx. 72 miles around the lake with elevation varying between 6200 ft to 7500 ft; we will ride about 35 miles on Saturday and the rest on Sunday * Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced (see below) * Lodging: We will camp at Fallen Leaf Campground near South Lake Tahoe (I have reserved a campsite for up to six people) on Friday and Saturday nights * Cost: Depends on the number of participants: $45 for campsite + $5 for each extra vehicle (one allowed per campsite) + transportation + meals (we will dine near South Lake Tahoe on Saturday and Sunday evenings) This is the second attempt at the Second Annual bike ride around Lake Tahoe--the first ride two year ago was in June and happened to coincide with a charity ride and so we had the pleasure of riding with hundreds of century diehards, with tons more onlookers cheering the crowd on. Last fall the weather wasn't so kind, so hopefully the sky will have all cried out by next weekend. We will ride the classic 72-mile route, but take two days to do it because we are riding at a more leisurely pace-- not that the ride is easy by any means--and that would also give us more time to check out many scenic spots along the way. The daytime temperature around this time of year can still be a bit chilly (mid-50s to mid-60s), especially when catching the breeze, so a windbreaker is a must. Nighttime temperature goes down to 30 degrees, so make sure to bring a warm sleeping bag! The general plan is to camp at the Fallen Leaf Campground on Friday night, then, on Saturday morning, drive all cars except one, which we leave at the campsite to keep valuable items that you don't want to take along on the ride. We go up Highway 50 on the east side of the Lake and park our cars somewhere on Lakeshore Dr in Incline Village, where we start the ride. We ride clockwise around the lake on SR-28 so that we are right next to the lake if we want to stop to check out the views. There are lots of gradual climbs on this side of the lake, but none are very difficult. The primary challenge, I'd say, is the unpredictable gusts of wind and the turbulence left by RVs that frequently zoom past you You need to know how to control your speed and stability, especially when you are picking up speed down a hill or there is little shoulder room on the road. We will take a lunch break in Zephyr Cove (there is a general store where you can get sandwiches and drinks) or before that if there is a suitable spot and we bring our own lunch--unlike the west (CA) side, there are few shops on the northeast (NV) side, not until you approach Stateline down south. We end our day back at our campsite, where we lock up our bikes (remember to bring a lock!) and head to South Lake Tahoe for a hot meal. On Sunday, we continue riding on the west side of the Lake, but, first, we need to shove all our camping gear into our sole vehicle and park it somewhere outside the campground. After a few warm-up miles, the ride gets really tough as we start the climb around Emerald Bay. I think this is by far the toughest section of the ride, but, once you summit, you will be rewarded with a long downhill and even a dedicated bike path right next to the water from Tahoma all the way to Tahoe Vista. We will take a lunch break in Tahoe City and should return to our cars in Incline Village by mid- afternoon. After that, we still have to go pick up our remaining car (with all our camping gear), so we head back down to South Lake Tahoe. We will grab dinner there before we head home via Highway 50. Since this trip is contingent upon having at least 3 vehicles (one to leave at the campsite and the rest to haul everyone's bikes) and two bike racks (we can fit two bikes on each rack, and some cars, like my Civic, can fit another in the backseat), I will give priority to people that can drive and haul bikes. Some more information about the Tahoe loop: http://www.tahoesbest.com/Biking/bikeroad.htm Detailed route map that I created for this ride: http://cjserver.stanford.edu/misadventure/Erhhung_Yuan/Tahoe_Bike_Trip_2003. gif Description of the first ride from two years ago: http://www.stanford.eduouting/spring01.html#JUN02 GEAR ---- * road bike or mountain bike (MTBs require more effort, but they do have " granny-gear " for hill-climbing). Also, unless you are a diehard cyclist that dig rock-hard seats, you may want to consider investing in a gel-padded seat because it can really prevent sore butts when riding long distances. * bike helmet (required!!!) * two water bottles or a Camelback * bike pump and tools; spare tube! * two-way radio (if you have one) * daypack to carry lunch, snacks and energy bars * non-cotton cycling jersey with fleece pullover and padded spandex tights (if you don't have specialized cycling wear, just make sure you can keep yourself warm when riding with a cool breeze) * windbreaker * sunglasses and sunblock * energy bars/carbohydrate gels * sports drink (optional) * tent (group share item) * sleeping bag and pad * pocket camera (optional) * money and ID with insurance (in case something happens!) * bike lock (you are responsible for guarding your own bike!) * I'll give everyone a copy of the route map before the ride SIGNUP ------ Please send me the following information by Wednesday noon if you are interested in participating. Remember, priority goes to those that can drive and haul the most bikes. * Full name * Contact info (e-mail and phone #s) * Location (where do you prefer to leave from?) * Vehicle? (how many passengers; can you fold the backseat down to carry a bike?) * Bike rack? (what kind--trunk or roof-mount-- and how many bikes?) * Type of bike you own and how much cycling experience you have (I'm just curious) Your trip leader: Erhhung Yuan erhhung Work: 408-490-6209 Cell: 408-480-2582 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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