Northstar and Donner Lake

we meet at the trailhead for the Truckee Legacy Trail on Glenshire. at 9:15am and roll at 9:30am

This ride goes over the trail and keeps on the Legacy Trail and continues on Brockway until switching to a trail which takes us up to Northstar.

We then descend down the same way and continue on Brockway to River Road and take River Road up to 89, turning on Hwy 89 (actually sidewalk beside) We go over to take the Western extension to follow the roads around Donner Lake. We return back down River Road and take the Legacy trail back to the start.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50962743
Rating: C+, B, 38.7 miles, 1810 feet of elevation gain

Helmets are required and bikes should be in good working order. Please no earbuds or headphones. Be prepared with a spare tube and pump. Class 2 E-Bikes are not allowed.

Because there are so many "Options" on this route, we do not provide route sheets. However, you can click on the Route sheet/map, to see the basic route. There you may print a route cue sheet by clicking on "More"
and then "Print Cue Sheet".

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.

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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

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