THE LAS VEGAS BIKE TOUR Whether you’re a weekend bicycle rider or an endurance athlete, the  TOUR LAS VEGAS-RIDE OF THE CENTURY & BIKE FEST Had something for everyone.  They offered a 65-mile course, and a 100-mile century which encompassed the entire Las Vegas Valley. Due to time constraints we opted to do the metric (65 mile) We saw incredible views of Red Rock Canyon, and the communities of Blue Diamond, Henderson, Green Valley then drove the infamous Boulder Highway to Boulder City. We hung out at Boulder Dam crossed the Nevada/Arizona border. The route also took us along the scenic shoreline of Lake Mead before returning with a challenging 1,000 foot climb back to Wet n'Wild. The ride took place on Las Vegas’ system of dedicated bike lanes and wide shared roadways.  We all  received a TFGT Goodie Bag which included a T-shirt, ride pin & water bottle, David (Tank ) bought one of those Tour Las Vegas cycling jerseys. The Ride/Route was Fully Supported This event was one of the best-supported rides in the Southwest. It was managed by the Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club. Rest stops with a great selection of fresh fruit, cookies, carbos, energy bars and Revenge Energy Drink were provided along the route as well as technical support and SAG. (Ask Topgun and Tony about the Technical Support !HA HA) Start Finish The Start - Finish for the ride was at Wet ’n Wild Water Park located on Paradise Road, one block east of the The Strip - Las Vegas Blvd., next to the back entrance to the Sahara Hotel and Casino between Sahara Blvd. and Riviera Blvd. On the morning of the ride, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada’s Bike Fest took place at the Start-Finish from 10 AM - 4 PM with information booths, fun games, prizes and activities for all ages. Start Times The Century riders started between 6:30 to 7:00 AM, 65-mile riders may start from 7:00 to 7:30 AM    After ride Westward Ho Mega Meal was available at the finish for all participants. All participants will be entered in a drawing to win great prizes. Drawings were held at 3:00 PM Lodging Accommodations Accommodations for the Dockriders was held at the Boulder Inn Suites, which was very nice. We were able to house our bikes with no problems. We had a great time.

The Dockriders were well represented. We also had Virgil and some members from Major Motion Cycling Club from Los Angeles.  We also ran into Al Joseph and the Oakland YellowJackets again which was cool.  George and his wife Dorothy rode tandem for her maiden journey. At the start we were all gearing up. It was still dark out, in midst you could hear the explosion of inner tubes coming from the parking lot. POW!, BOOM! from cyclists over pumping their tires. I counted at least 4 in a row! not including those cyclists who blew their tubes a second time. We faired a little better until we got on the road, then Tony got a flat! POW...PSSSSSS! actually he got a couple of them. but we saddled him up, and were on the road again ZOOOM! Our first stop was at Red Rock Valley. after a 20 mile climb, Carol was blurting expletives, but calmed down (After the ride) She didn't expect to be climbing so quickly. It was a long gradual climb, similar to rolling to Marineland nonstop. Then after that there was a 20 mile descent back into the valley. That was cool too.