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A National Treasure

2023 Lake Tahoe Bike Ride
September 8-13, 2023

Tour Highlights

Tahoe is a Native American name meaning “big lake” as first named by the Washoe Indians. How appropriate! Located on the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe measures 22 miles long and 12 miles wide. If you zoom out to a satellite image of the entire continental U.S., you’ll still be able to see it! What makes this lake even more unique is that its surface level sits at 6,225 ft above sea level in the high Sierra Nevada, making it the largest Alpine Lake in the U.S. It is also the second deepest lake in the U.S. While you’re riding your bike, you’ll be gazing at the amazing beauty God put on display in this lake and surrounding area called Tahoe.

This tour is a wagon wheel format, meaning we’ll be lodging at the same location throughout the tour (no early morning packing up, yay!). Accommodations will be provided through a partnership with Anchor Point Lodge (a 5-star rated camp property) located in Tahoe City, California, within close proximity to the lake. We are excited for this partnership in such a tranquil destination. Anchor Point is a preferred destination for church and corporate groups desiring a retreat in Tahoe. You can consider this “upscale lodging” for this Ends Cycling tour. Evening meals will take place at some of the unique restaurants around Tahoe, self-pay.

Joining this Lake Tahoe Bike Ride as a cyclist or support staff will give you the unique opportunity to circumnavigate the 72 mile circumference of the lake. Over the course of 5 days you’ll have the opportunity to see such widely photographed iconic spots on Lake Tahoe as Emerald Bay and Inspiration Point. Rides will also take us to out-and-back destinations like the town of Truckee and Donner Lake. Because this is such a unique tour and chance to enjoy one of America’s most pristine bodies of water, we plan to offer an opportunity to have an afternoon on-the-water activity that will be self-pay.

Participants arriving outside of the area can arrange for airfare to/from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). We will try to accommodate shuttle needs for participants as best we can.

Questions? Please contact our LTBR2023 Ride Director, Dan Kriel at DanKriel1@gmail.com

For Youth of
Latin America

Our beneficiary, YouthHOPE mission is to transform the lives of global youth by equipping the Church to meet their holistic needs. Funds raised from this tour will equip and empower passionate youth ministry leaders to train others in youth ministry principles and skills. Help us meet the needs of these youth and #PrayPedalRepeat for the youth of Latin America.

Tour Information

AT A GLANCE

Tour Type

Wagon Wheel Tour

Difficulty Level

Challenge

We have 5 tour difficulty levels. Learn more.

Arrival Airport

Suggested Fly In: Sept 8
Reno Intl. Airport (RNO)

Orientation

Sept 8 at 1:30 PM

Tour Dates

Sept 9-13

Upscale Lodging

Lodging will be at at Anchor Point Lodge

Our version of "glamping": we provide indoor lodging for orientation and all nights of the tour within the sanctuary of a church along the tour route. Bring your own air mattress!

Begins At

Anchor Point Lodge
855 W. Lake Blvd.
Tahoe City, CA 96145

Return to Start

None - We stay in one location the whole week

Departure Airport

Reno Intl. Airport (RNO)
Suggested Fly Out: Sept 14

Tour Cost

$1000 - Cyclists
$550 - Support Staff

Cycling Speed

Choose from 4 groups

We have 4 tour cycling group speeds. Learn more.

Funding pledge

$1000, Cyclists

We provide lots of resources to help you reach your funding pledge. Learn more.

Where the money goes

Not to Ends Cycling

The majority (90%) of all donations goes directly toward impacting youth served by our beneficiary in this county, in Jesus’ name. The remaining funds (10%) support with the administrative costs for our parent organization, New International, a not-for-profit which, in all honesty, helps us do what we do even better. Tax deductible receipts and year end giving statements are provided to all tour participants and donors.  Find our more about our financial transparency and accountability standards on our About page.

Tour ItineRary

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What's Included

Only The Good Stuff

  • 6 -Days of Awesomeness!
  • Tour insurance for unexpected emergency medical needs
  • Experienced group leaders with in-depth knowledge of this terrain
  • Laundry service every night of cycling tours (for cycling clothing only)
  • Beautiful digital photographs from the tour (where applicable)
  • Indoor sleeping arrangements for pre-orientation and all nights of the tour
  • Pre-orientation, safety briefing and training
  • Airport pick-up and drop off at designated shuttle times
  • Transportation to starting line and from finish line
  • Continental style breakfasts each morning
  • Snacks and beverages (e.g., water, granola bars, fruit, etc.) throughout the tour
  • Lunch everyday on the tour (e.g., sandwiches, options vary)
  • Post-tour pizza party
  • Limited edition tour T-shirt
  • Ends Cycling annual jersey design and water bottle (for cyclists only)
  • Ends Cycling annual support staff T-shirt and cowbell … oh yeah (for support staff only)
  • Comprehensive gear check-list
  • Exclusive discounts on gear and clothing in the Ends Cycling store
  • And other sweet swag
  • Daily devotional inspired by our beneficiaries
  • Prayer and fellowship at rest-stops and breaks
  • Daily praise and worship service
  • Comprehensive Fundraising Kit with downloadable resources and ideas to help you reach your pledge goal
  • Fundraising donation page to collect pledges and track your progress
  • Easily sharable donation links
  • Custom thank you cards for your supporter (available post-tour)

Day in the life of a tour