Virgina City run

Yesterday my friend & I rode our Road Kings up to Virginia City. The weather was beautiful in the valley (about 4200ft). As we climbed to the city at 6,220 feet above sea level it, the snow became thicker and thicker on the hillsides. Fortunately the road (Six Mile Canyon) remained clear of snow and the few potholes were easily dodgeable. Traction sand was mostly gone, too, so it was just a gorgeous ride up the snow-filled canyon. Once in VC, we broke out our cigars and sat in the warm sunshine infront of the Bucket Of Blood saloon, where my great-grandmother used to work back in the Roaring '20's. There were about 6 other bikers in town, but all from nearer-by Reno.

The mountain west of the city was socked with snow, but the breeze was slight from the east so all that ice didn't chill us at all. But when the sun got behind the mountain it was time to roll again. Back down the canyon, a quick stop in Silver Springs (Jerry Lee's) and then home. Was a great day to ride.

May be my last with my friend for awhile. He had discovered last week he has lymphatic cancer. Today he's in for bone marrow tests, and then they'll nail down what the treatment options are. Just glad we got out when we did, and had a great ride in February.

Sorry 'bout your friend Red..hope things turn out well for him.

I love 6 Mile Canyon. When I ride up from Las Vegas, I usually come up 6 Mile Canyon from US 50 near Dayton. You go right by that strange looking little mountain viewed from all over VC. First time I ever road it was at night to go have dinner in Dayton..damn cold going through there even in late September. Glad you got in a good ride. I'm gonna ride over around Death Valley in the next week (was 86º there yesterday) to see the spring flowers blooming.

Thanks, SK. Things aren't looking good for him, though. Sucks, but Life is what it is.

We just finished some fine cigars and tipped a great bottle of Glenmorangie scotch. Might as well live it up, for however long we've got. Ya'll should do the same.

Let me know when you come to town Marc. We could hook up for a drink or something.