25th Annual Bike Ride Around the Lake

     Thousands of amateur cyclists turned out for the classic Tour Around the Lake Ride this past Sunday.  Starting at stateline at South Shore, cyclists began the 72 mile loop at 7am.  Road closure at various places on State Highway 89 gave the athletes an extra margin of safety.
      In groups of 10 or more, clusters of colorfully costumed riders pursued the goal of completeing what some call the most beautiful ride in the world.  With slight variation, the elevation of the race stays at about 6200' +, or just about at the shoreline(slightly lower after the drought).
      Many participants took a leisurely approach to the trip, stopping at many water stations, or, as at Tahoma, stopping at our own PDQ for some snacks/water/Gatoraid.
      The age of riders covered all demographics: seniors, middle agers, college students, but no children for obvious reasons.
      The weather was perfect-not too cold, not too hot.   No accidents were reported, traffic moved almost without hindrance.
     A great springtime ride in the Sierra.