PBT_2009 wrote:
I would not plan to run on the Strip, but to each their own. The big intersections all have pedestrian bridges, so lots of stairs to climb for all those, plus some are integrated with hotels so you're ducking inside then back out. And there will be people. Lots of people. It's vegas, people of all sort are out on the sidewalks at all hours of day and night. Less people around sunrise, sure, but bottom line if you run on the Strip don't expect a smooth, uninterrupted, peaceful, scenic time.
+1 on riding red rock canyon. Wife and I took an uber to procyclery and rented bikes, did a 30 ish mile loop starting right there from the shop. Beautiful. Scenic loop road within the park itself is freshly paved, it's a heavenly strip of asphalt to ride.
Can't vouch for procyclery enough. Great people, great shop, and I rented a brand new 7k Wilier road bike with dura ace 9100. If you have the time and legs, there's routes up to 100 miles to be had.
Charleston peak looks sick, haven't been there yet but it's on my radar if I go back.
I bought my new Cervelo P3 from them and had a similar experience. Great people and great shop for rental and purchase. BTW, the Mt Charleston Hill Climb is a "thing" to conquer when you have the time and legs ;-)
DFL > DNF > DNS