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McCarran Loop

The McCarran Loop is not a difficult ride with regards to terrain or hill climbing. It is however challenging and involves good bike skills as traffic considerations are a real concern. This ride can be picked up in any part of the city. All you have to do is get onto McCarran Blvd and proceed around the city. There is a deviation to this route that I would strongly recommend however, on the northeast section of the ride turn left off McCarran onto Barring Blvd in Sparks. Follow Barring Blvd approximately 1 miles to Sparks Blvd, turn right and take Sparks Blvd south over I-80 to Greg Street. You can either turn right on Greg and head west back to McCarran Blvd or cross Greg and pick up the Reno Bike Path which will take you to the bridge on McCarran where you can continue the loop. Head South and continue on with the loop. This route is much safer than trying to cross the interchange with McCarran Blvd and I-80 and a lot less traffic to deal with. Travel around past the shopping area and on to Longley Lane. Continue west toward Meadowwood Mall. I prefer to turn right on Neil Road and then head west on Pecham Lane. There is much less treffic here and you avoid the mall and complicated intersection at Virginia Street. It is an easy finish from there.

 

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McCarran Loop
Distance 26.8 Miles
Elevation Gain 1314 Feet

Keys to the Ride

1. Start off with McCarran Hill from Plumas

2. Rapid descent down to Plumb Lane and Mayberry
3. Cross I-80 and Climb toward Kings Row. Watch traffic congestion and lights through shopping area.
4. Upon reaching crest of hill at Kings Row cruise through flat portion then down rapidly past Rancho San Rafael Park to Virginia St. and UNR.
5. Continue on till you get to the US 395 Interchange. Use caution through this area.
Cruise to the intersection of McCarran and the Pyramid Highway. This intersection is tricky and dangerous.
6. Take Baring Blvd off McCarran to avoid I-80 interchange.
7. Turn right on Sparks Blvd and proceed South over I-80 to Greg St.
8. Tun right on Greg and back to McCarran then turn left and head back to the Meadowwood area
9. Either take McCarran or Peckham (to avoid traffic) west back to starting point.

 

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