Epilogue
i finished the week with the Mammoth Fall Century. 90 miles of awe inspiring views, and 5 miles of horrid uphill into the wind back to Mammoth Lakes. I forgot to charge my garmin so tried to use the iPhone instead but it idea day about mile 80. I didn't do the June lake detour but did do it last year as a training ride, and yes it is absolutely glorious. Gerryatkrick, it would make for a pleasant ride with one uphill south on 395.
thanks for all the great responses, and biker395, thanks for allowing me to play in your backyard!