The altitude—and the more than 4,000 feet of elevation gains—make for a challenging (and breathtakingly scenic) ride.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's charity ride held here every year isn't called America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride for nothing. Two options—a 72-mile or 100-mile loop—follow the highways around Lake Tahoe, starting and ending in Nevada but passing through California on the way. The altitude—and the more than 4,000 feet of elevation gains—make for a challenging (and breathtakingly scenic) ride.