(August 31 - Written by Dave) After a nice break at my Mum’s house in Carson City, today we were back on the road. Thanks for everything Mum! Our bikes are all tuned up. Our routes through the rest of California and much of Mexico are all mapped. Our food supplies are all re-stocked. Our … Continue reading Back to school and the road –Carson City to Minden (48k/5047k)
Month: August 2017
Home to Carson City – Kings Beach to Carson City (63k/4998k)
(August 22 - Written by Dave) I was up early this morning and took a stroll to the end of our hotel 2nd floor balcony to have a look at the lake. Down on the first floor where folks were having a picnic last night, it was right old mess. As I was forming random … Continue reading Home to Carson City – Kings Beach to Carson City (63k/4998k)
Riding through the eclipse – Truckee to Kings Beach (44k/4935k)
(21 August – written by Nancy) Another quiet, bear-free night in the campground last night, notwithstanding the warnings from the campground staff when we checked in. We were supposed to have a sleep-in, as we had a short day planned, but Pete was up with the sun so we got up to join him for … Continue reading Riding through the eclipse – Truckee to Kings Beach (44k/4935k)
A Champion’s Day – Graeagle to Truckee (81k/4892k)
(Written by guest writer Pete) I am happy to be the new intern for Leave Without Pay. It is a temporary assignment. Which is probably a good thing. The application process was rigorous. I have heard that the senior editor is very picky (advice from Dave), and that the junior editor can be a bit … Continue reading A Champion’s Day – Graeagle to Truckee (81k/4892k)
Fast “downhill” day –Lake Almanor Graeagle (98k/4811k)
(July 19 - Written by Dave) Today was completely different than yesterday. We ended up climbing nearly as much (~3000 ft), but it was a lot faster because the ultimate Sherpa (Inge) carried our bags from Lake Almanor to Graeagle. It was our first, and last, day of this pleasure as Inge had to get back … Continue reading Fast “downhill” day –Lake Almanor Graeagle (98k/4811k)
Mt Lassen visuals –Lassen National Park to Lake Almanor (103k/4713k)
(Written by Dave) I’ll keep today’s post brief. We had a stunning morning riding up to the 8,500 foot Lassen Pass, in the middle of Lassen National Park. We had close to 3,500 feet of climbing by 11AM. The morning was cool and the scenery was amazing. I stopped too many times for photos but … Continue reading Mt Lassen visuals –Lassen National Park to Lake Almanor (103k/4713k)
Mt Lassen approach –Burney Falls to Lassen National Park (71k/4610k)
(Written by Dave) We awoke this morning to smoke in the campground, but rather than forest fire smoke it was smoke from fellow campers, the early risers, who gotten up and re-kindled their campfires. We’ve started to notice a real difference in campgrounds and RV parks. These days, RV parks are full of mostly retired … Continue reading Mt Lassen approach –Burney Falls to Lassen National Park (71k/4610k)
Shasta la vista baby – McCloud to Burney Falls (77k/4539k)
(Written by Nancy) We had a cool night overnight – this morning the temperature on my computer read 47F and Dave finally had to dig out his coat while we made breakfast and packed up camp. We left the McCloud RV Park about 8:30, being careful not to leave any mess or smudging of the … Continue reading Shasta la vista baby – McCloud to Burney Falls (77k/4539k)
Around Mt Shasta – Yreka to McCloud (87k/4461k)
(Written by Dave) Before I forget – HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mom! The theme for the day was definitely Mt Shasta. We started in the morning barely able to see it in the east due in part to the smoke, but mainly because the sun was so bright from that direction. Until around noon, Shasta was mostly … Continue reading Around Mt Shasta – Yreka to McCloud (87k/4461k)
California here we come – Ashland to Yreka CA (74k/4374k)
(Written by Nancy) We had our final night in the posh hotel in Ashland last night – well, posh for us, anyway! We were up early – back to working hours, so that we could get on the road in the cool morning air. Once last trip through the breakfast bar at the hotel, with … Continue reading California here we come – Ashland to Yreka CA (74k/4374k)
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