Challenging - Scenic - Relaxing - Adventurous Welcome to Bike Riding in the Carson Valley
Mountain Biking in the Carson Valley and surrounding region.
Trail rides in the Sierra's
Cycling opportunities abound in the Carson Valley and surrounding area. Road riders can choose a number of century (100 mile) rides, including the Carson Valley Century that features 5,500 feet of climbing and travels over Kingsbury Grade, along Foothill Road, to Diamond Valley, Turtle Rock, Jacks Valley, and the Pine Nut mountains. You can also take any of the loop rides that comprise this century, from the relatively flat East Valley Road to the up and down Emigrant Trail/Diamond Valley trainer. A bit farther a field rides like the 85 mile Lemond loop that includes 8500 feet of climbing challenge even the most experienced road rider. Mountain bike aficionados will also find both easy and challenging trails in and around Carson Valley. A loop from Spooner Summit along Lake Tahoe’s eastern ridge to Marlette Lake and Incline village is one of the more famous trails, and the Pine Nut mountains on the eastern side of Carson Valley offer miles of lesser-known but highly enjoyable winding bike trails. The 13-mile McClellan Peak climb challenges cyclists’ endurance, while the Carson River and V&T railroad line loops provide more relaxed riding experiences.
Just south of the Carson Valley, in Alpine County, Mountain Bikers and road racers annually take on the most challenging road race in the Western Hemisphere, in the Annual Death Ride. In July every year, Alpine's population suddenly mushrooms for one day as thousands of lean, Lycra-clad bicyclists pour in for the grueling 129-mile Tour of the California Alps, which for most of its 29 years has been known as the Markleville Death Ride. http://www.deathride.com
Lake Tahoe of course is 17 miles to the West and is home to some of the most scenic rides in the world. So if you love to climb your bike and take a ride, The Carson Valley is a great place to call home.
Just south of the Carson Valley, in Alpine County, Mountain Bikers and road racers annually take on the most challenging road race in the Western Hemisphere, in the Annual Death Ride. In July every year, Alpine's population suddenly mushrooms for one day as thousands of lean, Lycra-clad bicyclists pour in for the grueling 129-mile Tour of the California Alps, which for most of its 29 years has been known as the Markleville Death Ride. http://www.deathride.com
Lake Tahoe of course is 17 miles to the West and is home to some of the most scenic rides in the world. So if you love to climb your bike and take a ride, The Carson Valley is a great place to call home.