Tahoe Sierra Century - 9/22/07 - Anyone?

[luvs2ride]

Hey Michelle, My first and only century was June 3rd in Lake Tahoe ("America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride"). This ride on June 3rd went from South Shore, around the Lake, into Trukee and back to South Shore. It was VERY HILLY! Took over 7 hours of ride time to complete. Sounds like the ride you're talking about has an even greater elevation. I will say that Lake Tahoe is beautiful and my husband and I really enjoyed our ride but we were out there for over 9 hours!! Good luck!!

[Trekhawk]

Hey Michelle, My first and only century was June 3rd in Lake Tahoe ("America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride"). This ride on June 3rd went from South Shore, around the Lake, into Trukee and back to South Shore. It was VERY HILLY! Took over 7 hours of ride time to complete. Sounds like the ride you're talking about has an even greater elevation. I will say that Lake Tahoe is beautiful and my husband and I really enjoyed our ride but we were out there for over 9 hours!! Good luck!!

Hmm it has 2600 feet of climbing which is not really all that much for the distance. I guess the kicker is that most of the gain is in two climbs.
It really is a beautiful area.

[maillotpois]

Re: the elevation - the last time I did AMBBR, the same 100 mile course that I think luvs2 did, I showed 4400 feet. That was with my ciclosport. Not a lot of climbing for 100 miles, given how hilly it seems. You're right TH - basically 2 climbs that get your attention.

It is a pretty ride. Haven't done it the last 2 years, but did it the 4 previous years coaching with TNT.

[Trekhawk]

Re: the elevation - the last time I did AMBBR, the same 100 mile course that I think luvs2 did, I showed 4400 feet. That was with my ciclosport. Not a lot of climbing for 100 miles, given how hilly it seems. You're right TH - basically 2 climbs that get your attention.

It is a pretty ride. Haven't done it the last 2 years, but did it the 4 previous years coaching with TNT.

You might be right the website lists 72 miles with 2600 feet of climbing but if they have a 100 course it must be more.

http://www.bikethewest.com/AMBBR.html

Tour De Tahoe site says 75 miles with 2600 feet of climbing.

[maillotpois]

I remember reading about the 2600 and thinking it made no sense - there's just no way even the loop around the lake is that low. The out and back to Truckee is hardly any climbing at all so it couldn't possibly make up the difference.

Very odd.

[RolliePollie]

I hope the Tour de Tahoe is really only 2600' because I know I can do that

Michelle - good luck on the Tahoe Sierra! If you decide to do it, I'd love to hear what you think of the route. I was torn between the two rides, but the Tour de Tahoe looked easier and I'm a big chicken at this point in my riding career.

Hey wait...there are two weeks between the rides. Maybe I should do both? Ha ha, yeah right. But...maybe...

[Trekhawk]

Hey wait...there are two weeks between the rides. Maybe I should do both? Ha ha, yeah right. But...maybe...

See these rides can be addictive.
Maybe you could use the Tour De Tahoe as your training ride for the Sierra one.