Monday, June 1, 2009, found us starting early even though the tour bus staying at the hotel beat us out of the parking lot. We left for Yosemite at 8:30 am heading west on Rte 108 and then 49 South to Rte 120 east and into Yosemite Park. it was a wonderful ride to the beginning of the park with a climb of 2,000 feet and a great ride with multiple switchbacks and vistas - the only drawback was limited stops for photo opportunities. With no guard rails paying attention to the ride was important.
We got to the park entrance and within 2 miles pulled over to view a bear cub grazing in the grass. It was not bothered by the multiple viewers. The ride through the park was incredible - the sheer beauty and scenery was breath-taking at times. The ride was only 58 miles and took over 90 minutes due to the multiple photo opportunities. We climber through the park ending at Toiga Pass and 9900 plus feet. It was cold and there was plenty of snow on the ground leading to the pass. The road at times was covered with water from the melting rain. The ride was filled with sweeping turns and tight turns along with photo opportunities. There was a series on 10 mph switch backs which tested one’s riding skills.
Leaving Toiga pass we dropped 3,000 feet to Lee Vining and a great meal. At the Mobile station at the end of Rte 120 was a Mobile station with a world class restaurant and a entertaining staff. The food was truly wonderful and a welcome surprise at the end of the ride. From lee Vining we headed north on Rte 395 to Carson City, NV. We rode along Mono Lake and climbed to the Neveda border.
About 10 miles short of the border we were greeted by our old friend hail and he kept us copy for the next 10 miles as we climbed to and across the Neveda border. We made it to Carson City and visited the HD dealer to warm up and decide our plans. While at lunch at the Mobile station we met some fellow riders who gave us a new route across the Kingsbury (Grade) Pass on Rte 207. We decided that despite the nasty looking sky we would make a run for the pass. As we head toward the Kingsbury pass and Rte 207 the sky opened up and we were greeted by our first thunder storm including lightening - we pressed on. Climbing 4,000 feet to 6,500 feet in a thunderstorm was a new adventure - an experience to add to the bucket list and then cross off. We traveled seven miles to the top of the pass which had numerous tight turns and we average about 40 mph. The ride down was much easier as we had out run the storm or the pass acted as a barrier. As we dropped into Lake Tahoe the weather cleared and we began to thaw and dry out. The ride around Lake Tahoe was picturesque and despite a wet road enjoyable.
We rode Rte 89 north around Lake Tahoe and it dumped us onto I-80 east which we rode into Reno. Reno greeted us with some more rain and we quickly found a hotel. Sespite the weather the day was incredible and today we head east on Rte 50 or the Loneliest Road in America.
Have a terrific day!
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