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is something riders cherish.
Through the ride, we try very
hard to create an atmosphere of
fun and fellowship. As a result,
people think of it as much more
than just a riding experience."
These days, the Nevada 200
is held over three days: Friday
(approximately 45 miles of
trails), Saturday (approximately
90 miles), and Sunday
(approximately 45 miles).
Nearly every foot of the
trail is technical. As scenic
as the area might be, the
Nevada 200 isn't about sight
-
seeing; instead, it's all about
the ride. More than 90 percent
of the trail is single-track, with
a heavy mix of loose rocks,
sand, hard pack, small eleva-
tion changes and, unfortunately,
dust, depending on what Mother
Nature decides to do. There
are no monster hill climbs to
Alexander Smith
entertained
everyone with
stories about him
and his dad.
PHOTO:
MIGUEL SANTANA
