[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Route 66

[masmojo]

I watched the Outskirts video a couple days ago; I  had mixed feelings about 
it. 
First of all that was a serious amount of riding, so props to them for riding 
100+ miles every day INTO THE WIND!
Which sort of brings me to my next thought, which was why did thy name ride 
East to West instead of West to East!? Especially,  since most of them landed 
in LA to start with! It's pretty common knowledge that prevailing winds are 
from the West/Northwest!
They were sponsored by Specialized & Rapha, surely someone there could have 
alerted them to this major blunder!?
Lastly, I was annoyed by all the silly people in the comments area, complaining 
about them not wearing helmets,  even though 80% or more of the ride was in 
areas where a helmet would have been of absolutely no use.

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[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Route 66

[islaysteve]

Ray, Your post brings back memories of my days in the Boy Scouts.  Our 
troop was big into the Donner Party and the trail restoration.  I'm sure 
that we hiked through Emigrant Gap, but I can't remember any particulars.  
Sounds like a nice ride.  Steve


On Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 10:40:33 PM UTC-4, Ray Varella wrote:
>
> If you are heading towards Reno from the Bay Area, before you get to 
> Donner Summit, there is a town called Nyack. 
> Park there and ride through Emigrant Gap till you get past Sugar Bowl Ski 
> Resort. A bit further up the road, the view opens up to see Donner Lake. 
> There’s lots of Granite Boulders to find a place to just sit and take it 
> all in. 
> In my humble opinion, it’s well worth it. 
> It’s where I always stop and have coffee.   
> It’s a nice ride down to the lake from there but it’s a bit of a climb 
> back up. 
> You could also park closer to the Ski Resort so it’s less of a ride. 
> The Squeeze Inn in Truckee is a really good breakfast spot. 
>
> Enjoy your trip 
>
> Ray

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[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Route 66

[Ron Mc]

If you're a trout fisherman on the return drive east, you hit Cottonwood 
Campground (San Juan and Simon Canyon), Durango, Conejos, Chama, Brazos, 
Costilla, and head south along the Mora.  

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[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Route 66

[Ray Varella]

If you are heading towards Reno from the Bay Area, before you get to Donner 
Summit, there is a town called Nyack. 
Park there and ride through Emigrant Gap till you get past Sugar Bowl Ski 
Resort. A bit further up the road, the view opens up to see Donner Lake. 
There’s lots of Granite Boulders to find a place to just sit and take it all 
in. 
In my humble opinion, it’s well worth it. 
It’s where I always stop and have coffee.  
It’s a nice ride down to the lake from there but it’s a bit of a climb back up. 
You could also park closer to the Ski Resort so it’s less of a ride. 
The Squeeze Inn in Truckee is a really good breakfast spot. 

Enjoy your trip

Ray

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[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Route 66

[John M]

If you plan to stay a night or two in Santa Fe then I can recommend the 
'rail-trail' that heads south from the historic Santa Fe depot to the town 
of Lamy.  Mix of paved multi-use path and hardpack dirt.  

http://brokenspokesantafe.com/trails/  Lots of other good suggestions on 
the link--  Rail Trail description is at the bottom of the page.  


Two restaurant suggestions in Santa Fe:
https://fireandhopsgastropub.com/
http://www.lachozasf.com/-- located right on the bike path


Have a great trip!





On Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 2:01:55 PM UTC-6, masmojo wrote:
>
> My son & I are a few days away from a road trip to the West Coast. We are 
> taking our bikes & my plan is to do some riding!!!
> Heading out of Dallas I plan on hitting Palo Duro Canyon, Santa Fe, 
> Sadona, gradually making our way up to the Fresno area & then a few days in 
> the bay area. Including Repack, Rivendell, etc.
> On the way back we might come back via Reno & Colorado way?
> My question is; does anybody have a recommendations for trails, or routes?
> Ideally 15 miles trail or 20 miles road without excessive climbing (unless 
> the view is really worth it!). We are doing this real loosey goosey,  but 
> generally the plan is drive to town, get hotel, sleep, wakeup, ride then 
> pack up & go to next destination. Riding is more of an excuse to site see 
> then serious biking.
> Ideas?

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[RBW] Re: Slightly OT: Route 66

[Bill Lindsay]

I have advice in the form of a film that I haven't watched yet.  This is a 
risky recommendation because some of our list members are extremely 
offended by the marketing stylings of Rapha, but here goes:

outskirts 

This film appears to be ~82 minutes long.  No doubts there will be 
something to annoy every sensitivity therein. I like Rapha cycling clothing 
and Rapha filmmaking.  I wore a wool Rapha Team Sky sweater to work this 
morning.  

Bill Lindsay
El Cerrito, CA

On Thursday, July 19, 2018 at 1:01:55 PM UTC-7, masmojo wrote:
>
> My son & I are a few days away from a road trip to the West Coast. We are 
> taking our bikes & my plan is to do some riding!!!
> Heading out of Dallas I plan on hitting Palo Duro Canyon, Santa Fe, 
> Sadona, gradually making our way up to the Fresno area & then a few days in 
> the bay area. Including Repack, Rivendell, etc.
> On the way back we might come back via Reno & Colorado way?
> My question is; does anybody have a recommendations for trails, or routes?
> Ideally 15 miles trail or 20 miles road without excessive climbing (unless 
> the view is really worth it!). We are doing this real loosey goosey,  but 
> generally the plan is drive to town, get hotel, sleep, wakeup, ride then 
> pack up & go to next destination. Riding is more of an excuse to site see 
> then serious biking.
> Ideas?

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