Luther Pass, Carson Pass, Blue Lakes Rd

This Ride can be considered a death ride training Ride as it hits 3 hills that are on the Alta Alpina Ride and in the past have been on some versions of the Death Ride

We begin this ride at the beginning of Blue Lakes Road off of Hwy 88.
This is up Hwy 88 past Woodfords. There is room to park along the road near the intersection of Hwy 88 and Blue lakes along Blue Lakes Rd.

This ride begins by sauntering down Hwy 88 on the side and climbing Luther Pass at elevation of ~7700 feet and then descending and climbing up Carson Pass. We then head back down to Blue Lakes road and ride the 11 miles out to the Blue lakes and back

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55288515
Rating: B, 44.6 miles, 4147 feet of elevation gain

NOTE: Check posting 2 hours before ride time for weather-related and other changes. Helmets are required and bikes should be in good working order. Please no ear buds or headphones. Be prepared with a spare tube and pump. Class 2 E-Bikes are not permitted.

BECOME A MEMBER: Your membership on Meetup is not a membership in the Reno-Tahoe Pedalers Bike Club. Join the Club to support bike advocacy and recreational cycling in the Reno-Tahoe area. Memberships are $35 (single) and $60 (joint). Club benefits include insurance on all rides (provided for first ride only for non-members), summer picnic, winter holiday party, other members-only events, and local bike shop discounts. Click here for a Membership Application Form. http://www.pedalers.org/member_app_April_10_2016.pdf

RIDE RATINGS: Unless the ride is posted “no drop,” you will be expected to maintain the pace set as stated in the ride description. It is important to confirm your ability to do this ride. Review the map/route sheet provided, and the ride rating as stated in the Ride Rating Sheet - ([http://www.pedalers.org/RideRatingSheet2018.pdf. If you have questions contact the ride host.]

CYCLING ETIQUETTE: If you have any questions about what a group ride
with the Reno-Tahoe Pedalers entails, please refer to our Ride Etiquette Sheet. http://www.pedalers.org/PP_Group_Ride_Etiquette.pdf

DISCLAIMER: Bicycle riding comes with inherent risk. All maps, rides and other documents listed here are for informational purposes only. The Reno-Tahoe Pedalers Bicycle Club and the authors of any maps assume no liability for the information provided. Research the local riding conditions before you embark on a ride. Road conditions, weather conditions, and traffic densities vary constantly.