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Now that were just 3 weeks away, it's time to start planning this ride. Those with more accurate info, please correct me and I'll edit.
The Ride
BIG RIDE
Ride the TRT from Spooner Summit on the east side of the lake to Kingsbury Grade. Continue on TRT, past Heavenly, up near 10,000', past Armstrong Pass and finally descend the Saxon Creek Trail, aka Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
Length: 38 miles
Spooner to Kingsbury: 1600'
Kingsbury to Toad's: @ 6600'
Total Elevation gain: @ 8200'
Here is a GPS plot from Kingsbury to Hwy 89:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/episode/view.mb?episodePk.pkValue=276136
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NOT-SO-BIG RIDE
Spooner to Kingsbury out-and-back. For those not interested in an all-day adventure. These riders will be in charge of driving the designated shuttle vehicles to the bottom of Toad's.
Length: 24 miles
Elevatin gain: 3500' ?
The Details
This ride is open to anyone interested. You should, however, know your abilities, and feel okay with a long, technical all day ride, and be self-sufficient. This will not, however be a race. We'll move together at an easy pace and make sure no one gets dropped. There are a few bailout options along the way, though, in case bonking occurs. The goal is to get to toad's, not to survive it, but rather ENJOY it! Riders will meet at the bottom of Mr. Toad's (accurate location to come) at 7 AM to stage vehicles and consolidate riders into shuttle vehicles. Morgan Fletcher has volunteered his Land Cruiser which can take 8 riders and 8 bikes, so if anyone else can do the same, that may be enough. The fewer the better. We will then drive to the Spooner trailhead and get going sometime between 8-8:30 am. The out-and-back group will then drive the shuttle vehicles back to Toad's and hang out/leave/take a shower/nap/whatever, while the rest of the group rides on. The BIG RIDE group will be a few hours behind the NOT-SO-BIG-RIDE group, but not much more considering the loading up and driving time.
Individual TRT section maps are found here.http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/trailmaps.htm#three
Needs
Wants
Food and water drop at the Kingsbury trailhead. If anyone can do this, it'd be a huge help to the ride and very appreciated. It's possible that this could be done on the way to Spooner, but it'd need to be done early so we can start the ride on time. We'll want to be at 10K' feet by 1 pm-ish, to avoid any unsettling weather.
Or better yet, we can stop at a store at the beginning of the Kingsbury climb.
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If all goes as planned, we should all be done in time to change/shower/rest and meet somewhere for dinner. We'll be spent like a dirty dollar in Vegas, with maybe just enough energy to lift a fork.
Who's in?
The Ride
BIG RIDE
Ride the TRT from Spooner Summit on the east side of the lake to Kingsbury Grade. Continue on TRT, past Heavenly, up near 10,000', past Armstrong Pass and finally descend the Saxon Creek Trail, aka Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
Length: 38 miles
Spooner to Kingsbury: 1600'
Kingsbury to Toad's: @ 6600'
Total Elevation gain: @ 8200'
Here is a GPS plot from Kingsbury to Hwy 89:
http://trail.motionbased.com/trail/episode/view.mb?episodePk.pkValue=276136
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NOT-SO-BIG RIDE
Spooner to Kingsbury out-and-back. For those not interested in an all-day adventure. These riders will be in charge of driving the designated shuttle vehicles to the bottom of Toad's.
Length: 24 miles
Elevatin gain: 3500' ?
The Details
This ride is open to anyone interested. You should, however, know your abilities, and feel okay with a long, technical all day ride, and be self-sufficient. This will not, however be a race. We'll move together at an easy pace and make sure no one gets dropped. There are a few bailout options along the way, though, in case bonking occurs. The goal is to get to toad's, not to survive it, but rather ENJOY it! Riders will meet at the bottom of Mr. Toad's (accurate location to come) at 7 AM to stage vehicles and consolidate riders into shuttle vehicles. Morgan Fletcher has volunteered his Land Cruiser which can take 8 riders and 8 bikes, so if anyone else can do the same, that may be enough. The fewer the better. We will then drive to the Spooner trailhead and get going sometime between 8-8:30 am. The out-and-back group will then drive the shuttle vehicles back to Toad's and hang out/leave/take a shower/nap/whatever, while the rest of the group rides on. The BIG RIDE group will be a few hours behind the NOT-SO-BIG-RIDE group, but not much more considering the loading up and driving time.
Individual TRT section maps are found here.http://www.tahoerimtrail.org/trailmaps.htm#three
Needs
- We need some solid commitments from riders and shuttle owners, so we can confidently move bodies and bikes and focus not on logistics, but having a GREAT RIDING EXPERIENCE! The quality of trail and scenery are unmatched. Let's try not to overcomplicate this.
- We'll need trail condition updates. This ride is hinging on the trail being snow-free at 10K'.
- Everyone needs to bring REAL food. Your body will need it. Pack a roast beef sandwich or two. Clif bars aren't that appealing at high altitude. Gummy worms are, however.
- At least a few water filters. I'll bring mine. Bring yours if ya got one.
Wants
Food and water drop at the Kingsbury trailhead. If anyone can do this, it'd be a huge help to the ride and very appreciated. It's possible that this could be done on the way to Spooner, but it'd need to be done early so we can start the ride on time. We'll want to be at 10K' feet by 1 pm-ish, to avoid any unsettling weather.
Or better yet, we can stop at a store at the beginning of the Kingsbury climb.
++++++++++++
If all goes as planned, we should all be done in time to change/shower/rest and meet somewhere for dinner. We'll be spent like a dirty dollar in Vegas, with maybe just enough energy to lift a fork.
Who's in?