Good Vibrations

Saturday, Sept. 25
Do you hear that noise, that rumbling, that staccato pop announcing the arrival/passage of convoys of motorcycles? That was Highway 89, all day Friday and all day Saturday, the 25th. As the Mayor was working on a home project, outside(winterization, part IV), the noise level was very distracting. I thought it was a brief passing, but, the persistence and decibel level soon led me to believe otherwise. Sure enough, word was out that participants in Reno's good vibrations had mentioned the beauty of the Highway 89 corridor from Myers north to Tahoe City. As a result, local Tahomans were rattled by a continuous roar both days. No doubt, the internet played a hand in this congregation of bikers at Tahoe and Reno. For many, I'm sure it was a first look at our spectacular surroundings; for some, a timely return to a familiar backdrop.
This event was followed by the lakeshore Tahoe Marathon, run Sunday morning. This great event required some driving restrictions, easily absorbed by our community. This running event is one of many fall events that bring many visitors to the basin. Congrats to the platoons of organizers, volunteers, and participants that make the effort to ensure success.