This post comes to you from Middlegate Station, Nevada. Originally a stop for stagecoaches and the Pony Express, its now a bar and motel. Its also one of the few islands of civilization on the 110 mile stretch between the towns of Austin and Fallon. A very friendly place, I’m currently relaxing and getting drunk on $1 draught beers.
In bicycling news yesterdays ride was no fun. A nasty headwind meant that even on flat stretches I could only go about 10mph. Add in a couple of passes, including one that I ended my day with, and it was one of my slowest days. It must have been karma for stealing breakfast.
Remember the coffee shop I mentioned in my last post? Well I stopped in for breakfast, hung out for a couple hours, and then completely forgot to pay. I’m going to send them a check once I get back, but I still feel bad, especially given how helpful and friendly the owner Margie was.
Today’s ride went much better. No wind, and fairly easy passes. I can’t wait till I can ride a whole day without seeing a sign that says “Blah Blah Summit, Elev. A billion ft.” Its made worse by the fact that my map frequently leaves out passes, and usually the higher ones. My last pass should be this weekend, so I shouldn’t have to wait long.
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5 responses to “Middle(gate) of nowhere”
So is one of those passes called something like, oh I don’t know….. Donner?
Nope, I’ll be crossing the Sierra Nevada’s at Carson Pass.
hi David,
Grover Hot Springs SP is not too far off your route and might be a nice place to stop before climbing Carson Pass.
Not much nice between Fallon and California IIRC
Hope you’re not still drinking them cheap beers. Almost to CA. Remember, you are a son of a Native Son of the Golden State! Say hello to the Cartwrights as you pass Tahoe and the Poderosa.
Almost in CA! Wow. Keep up the good work man.