Reno, NV

[withm]

Since you are a Surly fan, I'd start with the Surly dealer in Reno. Maybe you can arrange a "test ride."

BICYCLE BANANAS
2005 Sierra Highlands #115
Reno, NV 89523
(775)747-1413/

[luv2climb]

I've never rented a bike in Reno, but I brought my own up there last summer and climbed Mt. Rose. It's a 14 mile climb, and at my weight back then of 185, with a 32 lb mountain bike, it was the worst sufferfest ever!

There's also Geiger Grade. I've never climbed it, but I've seen videos of a hill climb up it.

[Tokie]

You will be relatively close to a brick and mortar Sierra Trading Post too! Whenever we go to Lake Tahoe, we always drive over to STP in Reno to shop - good bargains and a large selection. If you could get away for a day or an afternoon to visit Lake Tahoe, it would be well worth it - very beautiful! Tokie

[Bike Chick]

If you could get away for a day or an afternoon to visit Lake Tahoe, it would be well worth it - very beautiful!

I second that! It's gorgeous and well worth the drive over. We were there 4 years ago and rented mountain bikes and rode the rim trail around the lake. It was awesome!

[Catrin]

It looks awesome Bike Chick! My supervisor is attending the conference with me and we are going to be so busy that it is going to be difficult enough to get out of the conference hotel for one evening to do some walking/hiking Thankfully, unlike most conferences, this one is very focused on what I actually do and will be very useful. The fitness center opens at 5am


I've a fun bike event planned the weekend I return

[roadie gal]

I don't know about renting bikes in Reno, but Bicycle Bananas in north Reno is a great resource.

Here's a link for some road rides: http://www.pedalers.org/. Go to the "route slips" link. If you're into suffering, there's the ride up Geiger Grade to Virginia City or up the road to Mt. Rose.

There are a lot of mountain bike trails coming out of Rancho San Raphael park. You can also hike those trails.

We still have a TON of snow up in the mountains, so I don't think any of the Tahoe trails will be open. It's a crapshoot whether or not they'll be open in July .

[Juiceflight]

I live in Reno and road and MTB. I can give you info on rides. Let me know what kind of riding and distance and I can make some suggestions.