From Truckee to Mt Rose via Lake Tahoe

We had another amazing day of riding, first through a small ravine, and then by bike path along the shore of Lake Tahoe. What a spectacular sight. We were able to ride for 10 miles along the north shore, through small lakeside communities. The route then started a steady 8 mile climb to the top of Mt Rose, giving stunning views from the snow covered peak.

This was followed, of course by an even longer, steady downhill from the summit, taking us down 5000 feet over 15 miles. 45 minutes of continuous braking left my forearms burning.

The bike path from Truckee

The shores of Lake Tahoe

Last view of Lake Tahoe

Then the climb begins

At the top of Mt Rose at last

What a ride down!