I would highly recommend it...both as a way to drive to Markleeville and for a bike ride! The only problem is that there is no water anywhere along the way. You really need to have someone provide SAG support or take a huge CamelBak. I went through 4-1/2 water bottles today and I would've liked more. I've also heard of people stashing ice chests along the way, but that would be kind of time consuming. There used to be a store at Silver Lake but it's closed, so even when you get to Hwy. 88, there's nothing. Surprisingly, there's a potty (yucky pit type) up at the top...maintained by the Forest Service I guess.
Anyway, if you ever decide to come up and ride it, I'd love to join you.
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08-10-2008, 04:39 PM #1
I like my bike
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08-10-2008, 04:58 PM #2
back of the autobus
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Wow, very well done RP.
and, dare I say ... epic!!
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08-10-2008, 06:24 PM #3
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I'm sure V won't mind if I post a link to these pictures, taken on that very same ride back on June of 2005. Thom was our official SAG as he was broken at the moment. We didn't make it quite to the top because the road was still snowed in.
It's a great ride. Beautiful place!!
That road used to be the site of my old max speed record (49.8). Until I shattered it here without really even trying (I'm not sayin').
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08-10-2008, 07:28 PM #4
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Nice job! That looks like a great climb. I need to get up that way!!
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08-10-2008, 08:28 PM #5
What's next? A half iron?
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Congratulations!!!!! Isn't it amazing and wonderful what you can do? So, what's next?
It is never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Elliot
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08-10-2008, 09:31 PM #6
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Oh my.. 
I find you California ladies amazing That's cool!
We don't have that type of elevation here in Perth..
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08-10-2008, 09:51 PM #7
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REmember when he accidentally hit the horn with his broken arm? We thought there was some kind of emergency behind.
Originally Posted by yellow
Congratulations, RolliePollie. Nice milestone to add to the list.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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08-11-2008, 01:21 AM #8
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Well done RP!!
That is such a beautiful place to ride.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
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08-15-2008, 09:27 PM #9
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rolliepollie- When I get up your way, I'll be happy to do that ride with you. We know that route as it is faster to get to Caples and Carson Pass from here. I remember when Sadie Kate and gang did it a few years ago. I was sorry I couldn't go then so nice to know you're up that way.
Who sagged for you? Yes, water would be a problem. Sorry to hear about the store at Silver Lake. I thought that was a neat place. Nancy
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08-15-2008, 10:50 PM #10
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Sounds like you had a great ride! Congrats on all your milestones.
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