INFO ON "THE LONELIEST HWY IN AMERICA"

Our Adventure Cycling map gives us info about Hwy 50:
"The route in Nevada along U.S. Highway 50 was described some years ago by a LIFE magazine writer as "The Loneliest Road in America".  You'll see occasional vehicles on the road but towns and services are spaced in some instances, a long day's ride apart.  In most cases there are no homes and ranches between services. ...This section of the route is considered very difficult due not only to terrain, but also due to lack of water, temperature extremes and long mileages without services.  ...Nevada is extremely dry and has no shade except for three trees east of Fallon.... The shoulder width varies on Nevada's highways but U.S. 50's shoulders have deep rumble strips, usually centered in the middle of the shoulder, making them almost useless for bicyclists.
...There are two long 80+ mile stretches without any services.  ...Make sure that you carry enough water and don't get dehydrated."