Of course, one of the first things to do once arriving in Elko was to scout out potential mountain biking locations and explore the surrounding region, including the Ruby Mountains that sit on the horizon. I had heard about Lamoille Canyon, not too far out of town, and it did not disappoint although I did not expect to see quite as much snow!
I drove up to the canyon mouth and discovered snow on the road, so I decided to bike instead of drive up the canyon because for some reason I feel more comfortable riding my bike in the snow than driving. Of course the snow plow passed me not more than a mile in and cleared the road .... but it was much more fulfilling to bike than to drive!
I enjoyed the waterfall that seemed to dump right on the road, and I biked to the point where the snowplows were working to clear off 3+ feet of snow on the road. I think it ended up being about a 15 mile bike round trip. It was glorious, a great way to start my adventures in Elko. It was a little cold on the ride down but well worth it :)
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