Getting a Bike along Route 447 (e.g., Empire, Gerlach)

SlyDogue · Post by **SlyDogue** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:40 pm

I am hoping to amass community knowledge via a quick survey. If you have been driving to BRC in years gone by, please help out.

In years past people have setup stands along route 447 to sell playa bikes (e.g., in Empire and Gerlach). For those of you have been coming for years, what do you think the chance is that bikes will be available on the following days this year?

Monday
Certain
Very Likely
Good Chance
Maybe
Unlikely
Fuhgeddaboutit

Tuesday
Certain
Very Likely
Good Chance
Maybe
Unlikely
Fuhgeddaboutit

Wednesday
Certain
Very Likely
Good Chance
Maybe
Unlikely
Fuhgeddaboutit

Thursday
Certain
Very Likely
Good Chance
Maybe
Unlikely
Fuhgeddaboutit

FYI, one can rent a bike in Reno here:

http://www.blackrockbicycles.com/BMBike.htm

fatcog · Post by **fatcog** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 5:56 pm

I would not worry about availability on the side of the road but the condition they are in, namely fughedaboudit.

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:08 pm

I really DON'T remember seeing that many bikes...Gotta say YMMV. But the odds on getting an Indian Taco remain TERRIFIC.

Post by **AntiM** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:09 pm

Or a mounted Pronghorn head, there's an abundance of taxidermy!

hsdavis · Post by **hsdavis** » Wed Aug 01, 2007 7:30 pm

For the last several years, I stopped at the dreaded Walmart in Reno and purchased a 21 speed mountain bike for $53. It's not the best quality, but it works great for the week. On the way out of BRC, I have offered the brand new bike to local kids in Gerlach----for freeeee!
Walmart is ready for the influx of burners and there are rows of bikes ready to go out the door.

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Fri Aug 03, 2007 6:34 am

Good on you, man!