Backroads touring and beer!

This is an excerpt from a Tour Divide ride.....



I'd love to have a month to do the ride, but it might not happen soon.  In the mean time, I've almost got a gravel / trail route planned from Reno to Blairsden, CA (home of the Brewing Lair of the lost Sierras).  It should be a nice day ride, resulting in beer and a test of a bike setup for this type of riding.

If you haven't already checked out the Brewing Lair, it's worth the visit!  See more about them below (click it):

A Gravel Grinder from Soma....

I just ran across this little blip over at Urban Velo.  Looks like Soma is putting together their version of the Salsa Fargo.  Not bad looking at all.  A bit more road heritage than mountain (when compared to the Fargo), but it sure looks like a fun ride.