We decided to drive to Northern California in early October to attend Rob's college roomate's wedding. Driving would allow us to take our bikes, and as many other things as we thought we would need for the 4 day weekend without worrying about airline restrictions. Did we ride our bikes? Did we need 6 pairs of shoes, 5 ties and 4 dresses? No. But we sure had quite the adventure driving there!
Wednesday
We made the decision to leave on Wednesday after work and drive strait through to Reno so we would have a full day there to mountain bike and hangout with our Moment friends. Wednesday night was also when the first big storm of the winter decided to roll through Utah and Nevada. We made it about 45 minutes out of Salt Lake before we hit a wall of rain and 45 MPH crosswinds. In the dark. After about 5 minutes of driving in this at 50 MPH we both decided that getting a hotel room in Wendover was the best decision. Boy was it ever. $60 got us a very clean room at the classiest casino in town, a huge king bed, and some amazing people watching.
Thursday
Thursday morning we woke up to snow on the mountain tops, and along the hwy for a good portion of our drive.
Made it to Reno in time for some In-N-Out, and a tour of the new Moment show room.
I also found the shining star of Reno ... a nail salon where you can get a mani-pedi all while enjoying a delicious non-Utah margarita. Sold, will visit Reno anytime.
Friday noonish we started our last leg of the drive to California Multiple people encouraged us to take the more scenic 2-lane road instead of 1-80. Being up for an adventure we said "Why Not" and took off in to the deep words of Northern Cali. Drove through snow, Olive Orchards, Vineyards and some pretty interesting little towns.
The last 17 miles and hour of our drive was over the Hopland Pass, one of the "steepest and most difficult to drive of any California highway" we later found out. It is 17 miles of 10 MPH hairpin turns overlooking steep drop offs and eroding road. It was white-knuckle driving at its best, but the views were amazing.
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