Day 1 – I was at my Grandma’s in Fallon yesterday so I didn’t have access to write Day 1 notes. Over 130 miles with over 8 hours of riding. A VERY long day on the bike. We started at the arch in downtown Reno, went over to Virginia City and up and over Geiger [...]
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Ride from Reno – Day 2
June 16th, 2009 
lpeterson Ride from Reno – Day 2 Oh, how good the hot shower felt after today’s ride! And what a day it has been. The best, in a way, was the beginning because, Judy, my wife, started the day with us. This was an enormous accomplishment for her. For her to do this would have been [...]
Day 2 – Mike
June 16th, 2009 mnelson Well, the only thing that didn’t happen today was snow. It is interesting to note that head and wind are both four letter words. The last twenty miles it rained and rained and rained. It was probably the most painful day I have ever had and finished. But, it was still better than being in [...]
Day 2: Taylor
June 16th, 2009 tnelson Ohhh boy what a day. To start off, we had to drive about 60 miles to the shoe tree. We got out and the wind was coming from the east. We got all ready to go and to warm up to a head wind. We were going 8 miles an hour for what seemed like [...]
Day 1: Jeff
June 16th, 2009 jwarren I guess I need to start today’s blog with a bit of “True Confessions.” The Ride From Reno isn’t easy physically, or on a marriage. Janet simply doesn’t want me doing this ride. In spite of the great cause it’s supporting. “Doesn’t want me doing this ride” is a gross understatement. The closer to the [...]
