Red Rock Canyon's Colorful Characters

Last week you might remember Harvey, the Santa Cruz bicyclist who traveled to Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area's loop four times a year. He biked a massive mountain bike and was climbing about 3 mph up a steep hill when I saw him last Sunday.

I thought Harvey topped the colorful character category at the Red Rock loop.

Until this morning.

Around 6:50 a.m., I met a woman who puts new meaning behind colorful character. She rode a heavy clunker of a bike (a Next) and several other distinguishing characteristics:

-- Hey boyfriend refused to allow her to bike in the small granny gear to grind up the steep hills.

-- She wore a bikini bottom and flip flops.

-- Missing front tooth.

-- She says she doesn't mind being in the newspaper because she's already "on the internet."

Cycling Early At Red Rock Loop To Beat The 115 Heat In Vegas

I hit the Red Rock Scenic Loop outside Las Vegas by 6:30 am because that's what you do when the temps are supposed to hit the 115 mark today. Lots of other cyclists on the Red Rock circuit.

Mile 2 is super steep.

Love the early light.

Say Hello To Harvey

Harvey from Santa Cruz drives the 9 hours from the SF Bay area to bike the famed Red Rock Canyon Scenic Loop four times a year. "It's better than Disneyworld," Harvey said while glancing at the Red Rock scenery and ringing his handlebar bell.