I was feeling really fatigued after the Twilight so I decided to take two weeks completely off the bike. The timing worked out well as I was able to tag along with Heather on a work-related trip to Reno. Her training was during the day so I was able to do some light cross-training and hang out by the pool while Heather was in class, then we’d go out together in the evenings. Reno is an interesting little town and I was struck by how clear the sky was. I don’t know if it was due to a specific weather pattern, but all three days we were there the sky was crystal clear and the air felt even less humid than Boise, making it very comfortable for walking around in the evenings. There was none of the smog that seems to get trapped in the Treasure Valley or, worse yet, Salt Lake.

We stayed at the Peppermill which had a decent fitness center so Heather was there every morning getting her workout in. No bikes on this trip so she had to make do with the elliptical trainer. I did some light lifting and did laps in the pool during the early morning. It was nice that the pool had a couple lap lanes going through the middle even though it wasn’t a standard rectangular shaped pool. I also got to watch a couple stages of the Tour. They have this sports betting area down in the casino with TV/computer stations that people can use to research the sports they are betting on. Versus was one of the sports channels they provided so I was able to plug in my headset and watch the tour. It was a fun trip and we got a chance to visit a town we both have never been before.