Tahoe Sierra Century - 4000 YTD!

Went up with about 5 friends to do the Tahoe Sierra Century which leaves from Squaw Valley. After making it down to Lake Tahoe, the route then proceeds up through Brokway Summit and on into Truckee to the Tahoe Donner Ski Resorts. After a snack stop at Donner Lake the route then proceeds up the Donner Pass Road (which was closed for this event). Up and over the pass (notice Sugar Bowl on your left), you are soon headed down to Cisco Grove for lunch and a turn around.

Due to the evelation and the sheer cold this was a tough one. We left Squaw Valley at 7 AM and the temperature was 34 degrees F. It did't really warm up until 11AM and of course I wasn't really prepared for the cold. Beautiful day though...The view from the top of Donner Lake looking east to Donner summit was amazing. All in all this is one of the toughest centuries of the year. But especially since I hadn't been on a bike in a month, due to my frame issues.

Also with this ride I surpassed the 4,000 mile mark this year!!! Yipee!!