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Lake Tahoe Explorer —
Alpine Lakes of California
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average daily mileage?
The average daily mileage is about 35 miles, with options for riding more or less each day.
What is included in the price of the trip?
- Use of a premium quality road bike
- Five nights lodging
- Five breakfasts
- Four dinners
- Snacks during and after the rides
- Daily route sheets and maps
- One or more expert guides on bicycles
- Vehicle support
- Mechanical support for minor bike repairs
What isn't included?
- Transportation to Truckee at the beginning of the trip
- Transportation from Truckee at the end of the trip
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Lunches
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hotel charges for incidentals (phone calls, etc.)
- Gratuities for guides at your discretion
What is the weather going to be?
Weather in the Sierra Nevada mountains in Summer is generally warm during the day and cool at night. As in all mountain terrain, there is a chance of afternoon thunderstorms—especially over the passes. We recommend bringing rain gear with you, and we will carry it in the support vehicle for you.
| Weather in Lake Tahoe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Av. High | Av. Low | Av. Days Without Rain |
June |
69 | 39 | 26 |
| July | 78 | 44 | 30 |
| August | 77 | 44 | 29 |
What type of dining will we be doing?
When researching a trip, we seek out restaurants that serve healthy, fresh choices typical of the California cuisine style of cooking. We often dine at the highest rated restaurant in the area, if that restaurant serves healthy meals.
Nobody goes hungry on an Undiscovered Country trip! One of the joys of riding several hours per day is getting to enjoy the dinner afterwards. We give you the choice of ordering anything on a restaurant's menu. Order appetizers, soup, salad, entree, dessert, and beverages. The only thing that isn't included is alcohol. When our group size is large and the restaurant is small, sometimes the chef will prepare a menu especially for our group. That's the only time when a restaurant's full menu is not offered.
We meet for breakfast every morning of the trip. Breakfast will be either continental style of made to order.
Where do we meet at the start of the trip?
We gather on the first day of the trip at 10 AM, in the lobby of the Best Western Truckee Tahoe Lodge in Truckee, CA.
Where does the trip end?
The trip concludes at about noon, at the Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee, CA.
What should I bring?
Cycling Clothing
Cycling shorts, cycling jerseys, cycling socks, cycling shoes, gloves, helmet, wind jacket or vest, rain gear (jacket, pants, helmet cover, shoe covers), sunglasses. For colder weather: arm warmers, knee/leg warmers or tights, full fingered gloves, shoe covers, beanie.
Other Clothes
Hat, bathing suit, sweater or jacket, comfortable shoes, casual evening wear.
Other Items
Sunscreen, lip balm, prescription medicines, chamois cream, toiletries, identification, medical insurance card, camera.
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