Day 35 - South Lake Tahoe to Walker, CA

58 miles, 4938 feet up

If we ride two passes on bikes that weigh 60-70 pounds, does it count as a "Death Ride?"

It certainly feels like it should!

Or... How slow can we ride without falling over?

We finished our bike trail riding at Meyers, where we rejoined Hwy 89 to ride over Luther pass on our way to Markleeville, where we planned on deciding whether to ride over Monitor pass.

We arrived in Markleeville about 11 in the morning, so we stopped in a cafe for something to eat... And decided to go for it.

Rose and Charley really warmed up to a guy sitting on a bench outside.

He seems innocent enough, but we better keep an eye on those two!

There was a wild fire here this summer.

Riding Monitor pass is one long climb! I've done it 5 times and was amazed at how much I'd forgotten... But then, my bike was at least 50 pounds lighter!

The views were great!

It was a long, slow ride up the hill.

Ouch!

We finally made it to the top!

Of course, Rose and Charley didn't break  a sweat!

Over the top, then a a speedy downhill to Hwy 395, where Hwy 89 ends.

We headed down 395, ready for the day's ride to be finished. We found a KOA near Walker, with a room for the night. The tent sights were next to the highway, on gravel... Not too appealing!