Today we rode 76 miles from South Lake Tahoe to Pollock Pines.  The morning started out with a scenic ride through Lake Tahoe.  It was a little chillier than usual, but after so many hot days in the desert, the team found it hard to complain. The several groups also got the chance to talk with a couple of fellow cyclists who were also headed across the country to San Francisco! Around mile 10, the ride got a little tougher when we reached the base of a Sierra Nevada mountain range. We spent the next 30 miles climbing through them.  Although the first half of the ride involved much climbing, the views made it all worthwhile. The teams stopped at many of the scenic overlooks to take pictures and just enjoy the gorgeous scenery. From mountains to forests to lakes, there was never a dull moment. In addition to the beautiful views around us, we also enjoyed the many downhills. The turns were wide enough that we were able to zoom down them with ease. In fact, several riders hit personal records for fastest speed on a downhill. Overall, the team enjoyed dour last ride of over 70 miles. From now on, t he rides are going to get shorter and shorter until we ride over the Golden Gate Bridge.We want to thank the Christian Life Center in Pollock Pines for hosting the team. We look forward to our ride into Sacramento tomorrow.