Light Cycle – Light Cycle Idlewild to Patagonia

Event: Light Cycle Idlewild to Patagonia

When: Wednesday, Sep 20, 2023 @ 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Leader(s); Instructor(s):
Romaggi, Jim @ 775-413-0770; jimbob5.0@hotmail.com

Starting Location: Indian Head totem inside Idlewild park.       Next to the Rose Garden and large restrooms. Giant totem will be on your left.
Facilities: good restrooms

Description: From central Reno, very easy paced (11mph riding) super scenic, close to river, casual fun ride. Several stops. Shorter option is about 11.5 miles, or full ride is about 13.5 miles. Tiny elevation change, no traffic lights. Riding 50% on bike paths, 50% on side streets or on safer roads with a bike lane. If you enjoy the rumble of bike tires crossing wooden decked trail bridges, you will LOVE this ride.

Route: From Idlewild Park, follow the Tahoe Pyramid bikeway west through Mayberry Park, loop around the Patagonia building, and return. Optional miles go past Reno High, circle down Riverside Drive and just for fun loop into Wingfield Park.
Click link to see the route on my Wikiloc page:
https://www.wikiloc.com/cycling-trails/olli-idlewild-park-patagonia-reno-nv-58593023

All bikes welcome, including E-bikes. We start on the main drag of Idlewild Park in the middle near the Rose Garden/Totem Head. Shady parking and good restrooms are open.

If you didn’t register, members who have signed the liability waiver can  just show up at the start and I will sign you in then! Easy!

Distance(s): 13.5 or 11.5     Route Type: Loop     Elevation Gain: 203 (ft)

What to Bring: Helmets required. Other suggestions: Pinch your bike tires the day before. Add sunscreen, bright clothing, water bottle, and maybe a pre-ride Advil/Aleve/Aspirin.

Click any link to see a Google Map; Please arrive at least 15 minutes before stated times