7-14-11

Martin: Visited the Sydney fish markets to buy some fresh fish - what else? Had some take-away seafood for lunch while we were there.

Me: We're back home. I have few things to do today. :-)

7-13-11

Martin: Anzac Bridge from Blackwattle Bay taken on a trip to that part of the city.

Me: With the help of a couple Tahoe locals, Bob and I discovered a new bike route. From the cabin we rode Luther Pass and then out to Blue Lakes (beautiful area - we had never been there before). After 40 miles we stopped at Hope Valley Cafe for honestly the best homemade pie around (we had marionberry-blackberry with ice cream)! Then it was back on our bikes to head up old Luther Pass road, down highway 50 and back to the cabin. 4 hours - an easy bike outing compared to the Death Ride. :-)

7-12-11

Martin: Another range day.

Me: We walked down to this little beach cove to hang out. Tahoe is gorgeous!

7-11-11

Me: Angora Lake

Bob and I took a hike to this beautiful mountain lake where we enjoyed fresh squeezed lemonade and paddle boarding.

7-10-11

Me: Relaxing soak at Grover Hot Springs felt good after the Death Ride!

Everyone except Bob and I left Tahoe today. We're going to hang out a couple more days in the cool mountain air.

7-9-11

Me: We all survived the Death Ride!!...and it was a good time!

Bill and Wendy both unfortunately had mechanical issues (Bill had 8 flat tires!) but they still completed 3 mountain passes! Bob was thrilled with his day bettering last year's performance and finishing at 10 hours and 4 minutes! Way to go, Bob! Anna rocked the Death Ride! She's a little machine and finished at 8 hours and 25 minutes making her the FIRST female finisher! Woo hoo! I was super happy with my Death Ride day finishing at 8 hours and 45 minutes and was the 2nd female finisher! Big day, we had trained hard and it was a success. A huge thank you to Bob and Pat for coming out to cheer us on at mile 96. What a great support they were and fun to have them in Tahoe with us for the weekend!

Photo: Bob, Me, Bill, Anna, Wendy before joining 3,000 other riders.

7-8-11

Me: Bill, Wendy plus Bob's folks arrived today! We did a little sight seeing to Emerald Bay (see photo) and then headed out to Markleeville to camp. Death Ride is tomorrow! 129 miles and 15,000 feet of climbing here we come. We're all excited!