From Cook's Station I climbed to an elevation of 8,000 ft three times before catching the tailwind I had been hoping for to drop 3500 feet to the desert floor. In the middle of the ride I did meet up with Cami in Kirkwood -- a ski village, really -- where we shared a wonderful everything bagel with egg, avocado, bacon, cream cheese and arugula. That was good enough fuel to keep me going!
In Kirkwood Cami was able to go on a run and have some computer time with their free internet.
It was amazing to see the change from the Sierra Nevadas and the forested areas there...and almost as soon as we entered Nevada it looked more desert-like.
Because of the tailwind, not only did I get to Carson City, but I biked 28 miles beyond. Cami drove out to pick me up and brought me back to Carson City where we indulged in a hotel night...at the Gold Dust Hotel. Despite thinking it sounded kind of cheesy, the hotel was clean and quiet, had a pool and hot tub - which we enjoyed...and gave us a free breakfast in the morning.
Run in Kirkwood - fairly flat in the ski resort area, but at elevation was still a challenge
One of many climbs through the Sierra Nevadas
Roadside rest break
