Washoe Valley in the fall

Just got done watching a mellow surf movie called Singlefin:Yellow. The movie got me thinking about all the ways that people enjoy life. Cyclings one way that I enjoy life and it doesn't get much better then a crisp fall ride. The leaves will be off the trees when you read this but here's a few picts from a morning ride several weekends ago.



The route out of Reno to Washoe Valley follows the route of this year's Tour De Nez; Reno's very own professional cycling road race.

Because we're in a valley between two mountain ranges there's lots of seismic activity. Here's a local geothermal plant that produces electricity. That's snow on the 10,000 ft peak of Mt. Rose in the background.  


The route to Washoe Valley involves a little highway time. No worries as the shoulder is pretty wide. My goal is the reach the base of Slide Mountain which is in the background of this pict.

Ahh.... Washoe Valley. This loop takes me around alpine mountains on one side of the valley and desert mountains on the other. The road allows for some very easy fall riding.

A look out across the meadows and ranch land. The morning sun has not burned off the haze on the far side of the valley.

The Bowers Mansion. Once a home for a Comstock mining baron. Now part of a county park.

Fall is definitely a good time to visit (and a good time to ride).

Looking back toward Slide Mountain to observe my progress.

Now on the far side of the valley riding through the sweet smelling desert sage of the high desert. 


Note - If you've made it this far into the blog and you've never been out to visit then you should really take some time off. If you've been out to visit in the winter then give some thought to visiting in one of the other three seasons. I talk alot about riding bikes but the hiking here is pure bliss (ask Zoe). There's plenty of camping, whitewater, and lots of adventures for you.