Rideboard
Would you like others to join you on one of your rides?
Alta Alpina members are encouraged to post rides to the Rideboard.
Non-club members are welcome to join these rides!
However, after your first ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member before joining us for more.
Click to Add, Change or Delete a Ride
Non-club members are welcome to join these rides!
However, after your first ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member before joining us for more.
Click to Add, Change or Delete a Ride
Ride Date: 05/19/2026
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB, easier opt: K2K, Van Sickle, Powerline
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Kahle Community Center off Kingsbury, https://maps.apple/p/7QJowMuKw3iU9p
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Amount of Climbing: 1500 ft
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Chris will also be posting a harder option starting at the same time and place (Edgewood/Stinger Loop). The two rides will split at K2K trail, which I’ll take through Van Sickle Bi-State Park to a bit of pavement through the Heavenly area and over to Powerline Trail for an out n back, then back through Van Sickle on different trails. There are some technical and tough bits, but nowhere near as much as tonight’s other option. If you reeeally love your gravel bike, I can even attest that these trails can be ridden on a gravel bike, as in the mixed terrain Kingsbury-Luther ride. But you’ll have more fun on a mountain bike. :^ )
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mountain bike rides, every Tuesday evening after work. We go all summer long doing different rides each week, barely repeating any all season. Most are out-and-back format, so don't be stressed about fitness, we want riders of all levels. We'll usually grab some refreshments afterwards, either trailhead tailgate, or at a local establishment. Come and join in!
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mountain bike rides, every Tuesday evening after work. We go all summer long doing different rides each week, barely repeating any all season. Most are out-and-back format, so don't be stressed about fitness, we want riders of all levels. We'll usually grab some refreshments afterwards, either trailhead tailgate, or at a local establishment. Come and join in!
Ride Date: 05/19/2026
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - TRT Edgwood to Van Sickle
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Kahle Community Center off Kingsbury, https://maps.apple/p/7QJowMuKw3iU9p
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Amount of Climbing:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Let's tackle the Van Sickle Loop this week! Jennie Hamiter will be leading a mellower version of this ride from the same start point, so we'll initially join forces with her group before splitting off and continuing up the K to K trail to TRT: Edgwood to the "7777" sign. We'll then loop back down to our cars via the Van Sickle and K to K trails (somewhat technical, but flowy descents). Depending on daylight, we can extend the ride near the top and ride out on the TRT: Heavenly section towards Mott Canyon. Remember to bring your headlamps and perhaps an extra layer. We'll join Jennie's group at a local watering holel afterwards for a post ride debrief.
P.S. We're starting at Kahle CC this week due to limited parking at our normal spot on Cypress Way.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mountain bike rides, every Tuesday evening after work. We go all summer long doing different rides each week, barely repeating any all season. Most are out-and-back format, so don't be stressed about fitness, we want riders of all levels. We'll usually grab some refreshments afterwards, either trailhead tailgate, or at a local establishment. Come and join in!
P.S. We're starting at Kahle CC this week due to limited parking at our normal spot on Cypress Way.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mountain bike rides, every Tuesday evening after work. We go all summer long doing different rides each week, barely repeating any all season. Most are out-and-back format, so don't be stressed about fitness, we want riders of all levels. We'll usually grab some refreshments afterwards, either trailhead tailgate, or at a local establishment. Come and join in!
Ride Date: 05/19/2026
Ride Title: Ice House Rd. and Union Reservoir Lollipop
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: About 1/3 mile up Ice House Road from Hwy 50`
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Amount of Climbing: 4,000
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Join for a sunny ride under 60-70 degree temps. Pace will be easy to medium. We'll regroup at the top of climbs. Traffic should be minimal and hopefully the logging trucks will not be present. Please RSVP if you plan to join.
Ride Date: 05/23/2026
Ride Title: Markleeville
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Genoa town Park on Nixon St
Ride Leader: Johnny Estrada (7146861010)
Email: johnny.estrada@icloud.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Amount of Climbing:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at Genoa Town park, head out Foothill, Fredericksburg, cross hwy 88 to river road to hwy 89; to Markleeville, stop water, short rest turn around point then head back to Genoa via reverse route, or extra credit is take Diamond Valley instead of River Road to Hwy. 88/Fredericksburg back to starting point!
Date: 05/30/2026
Ride Title: Annual Memorial Cyclorama and BBQ
Description: Mark your calendars for the Annual Memorial Cyclorama and BBQ, taking place on Saturday, May 30th, and join your fellow club members for our traditional kickoff to the riding season! We'll have a variety of great road bike options to choose from this year, from shorter, casual rides around the beautiful Carson Valley, to longer tours up and down our local passes, all supported by well-stocked rest stops. And once again, our club sponsored BBQ awaits you at the finish! As always, the ride and BBQ are free to all club members, so be sure and renew your membership and tell your friends. Keep an eye out for more details in upcoming club newsletters.
Ride Date: 05/30/2026
Ride Title: Monitor East side then West side
Depart Time: TBD
Meeting Place: Cyclorama starting point (Nigel & Desiree's house)
Ride Leader: Monica Siewertsen (9512331081)
Email: mbs0613@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ~60
Amount of Climbing: ~4500
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: On to the next hill! Let's add a few inbetween miles going out 395 past Topaz before going up the east side of Monitor. There will be a rest stop for water fill up at the base of the west side. We'll finish the loop going through Markleeville, to TRP and then either Diamond Valley or Carson River Road to Foothill. The final stretch will be along Foothill back to our starting point for Club BBQ. Please come out and enjoy some company on the side less tackled.
Date: 05/30/2026
Ride Title: Volunteers needed for our Annual Memorial Cyclorama & BBQ
Description: Please come on out and support the club for our Annual Memorial Cyclrorama & BBQ next month!
We're looking for volunteers on Saturday May 30th, and possibly Sunday, May 31st (in case we have to move the date back due to bad weather).
We need folks to staff the rest stops on the east side of Monitor Pass (from 830am-12pm), and the west side of Monitor Pass (from 11:30am--2:30pm). as well as someone to assist with registration the morning of the event. Feel free to bring your bike and ride a portion of the route before or after your shift, or come help out while your partner rides the course!
Call or text Chris at 928-600-1097 if you can lend a hand. Thanks!
We're looking for volunteers on Saturday May 30th, and possibly Sunday, May 31st (in case we have to move the date back due to bad weather).
We need folks to staff the rest stops on the east side of Monitor Pass (from 830am-12pm), and the west side of Monitor Pass (from 11:30am--2:30pm). as well as someone to assist with registration the morning of the event. Feel free to bring your bike and ride a portion of the route before or after your shift, or come help out while your partner rides the course!
Call or text Chris at 928-600-1097 if you can lend a hand. Thanks!
Date: 06/07/2026
Ride Title: Carson Valley Trails Association Spoker Ride and Aid Statio
Description: Join the Carson Valley Trails Association 2026 Spoker Ride
Place - James Lee Memorial Park
AACC will be hosting an aid station. You cannot drive to the aid station, but it is only 1.7 miles from the start so if you can volunteer to be at the aid station, I plan on either mountain biking there or walk as minimal water will need to be carried there as it is the 1st aid station/Poker draw. As I will be going out to the aid station, I will not be able to set up the AACC popup/table so if someone wants to set that up, and wants to do the ride, we have been offered 1 registration for the ride. It would be helpful to have someone there during and after the ride when everyone comes back from the rider.
The Carson Valley Trails Association is proud to present our annual “Jokers Wild" Spoker Ride to be held at 10:00am June 6, 2026 at James Lee Park in Carson City, Nevada. All ages and abilities welcome.
Mountain bikers will follow a 10 (or so) mile route along CVTA trails and draw playing cards at stations along the way. The top three winning poker hands will receive a prize package of cash, merchandise, and gift certificates from local business sponsors.
Registration is $40 per rider and includes a one-year individual membership to CVTA and one poker hand. Additional poker hands can be purchased for $10 each.
The event will have food and beverage vending after the ride.
Please set the website for specifics, and if you can volunteer and represent AACC, please contact Pam Dellea-Giltner at vicepresident@altaalpina.org, 775-600-5870
Place - James Lee Memorial Park
AACC will be hosting an aid station. You cannot drive to the aid station, but it is only 1.7 miles from the start so if you can volunteer to be at the aid station, I plan on either mountain biking there or walk as minimal water will need to be carried there as it is the 1st aid station/Poker draw. As I will be going out to the aid station, I will not be able to set up the AACC popup/table so if someone wants to set that up, and wants to do the ride, we have been offered 1 registration for the ride. It would be helpful to have someone there during and after the ride when everyone comes back from the rider.
The Carson Valley Trails Association is proud to present our annual “Jokers Wild" Spoker Ride to be held at 10:00am June 6, 2026 at James Lee Park in Carson City, Nevada. All ages and abilities welcome.
Mountain bikers will follow a 10 (or so) mile route along CVTA trails and draw playing cards at stations along the way. The top three winning poker hands will receive a prize package of cash, merchandise, and gift certificates from local business sponsors.
Registration is $40 per rider and includes a one-year individual membership to CVTA and one poker hand. Additional poker hands can be purchased for $10 each.
The event will have food and beverage vending after the ride.
Please set the website for specifics, and if you can volunteer and represent AACC, please contact Pam Dellea-Giltner at vicepresident@altaalpina.org, 775-600-5870
Ride Date: 06/13/2026
Ride Title: First Highway Clean-up
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30+
Amount of Climbing:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is first
highway cleanup for the season. It's an easy way to help the club, the environment, and your community! We’ll meet at Turtle Rock Park community building at 0800 and spend an hour cleaning the highway roadside of litter.. At the building department there are picnic tables and a restroom, to relax a little and socialize after the ride. Please wear long pants and long sleeves for this. At roughly 0900 we’ll regroup and set off to ride either Monitor or Ebbetts, whichever the group prefers. The more folks who show up, the easier, faster and more fun this goes, so if you’re on the fence, c’mon out!
P.S: please wear pants and closed toe shoes for safety!
highway cleanup for the season. It's an easy way to help the club, the environment, and your community! We’ll meet at Turtle Rock Park community building at 0800 and spend an hour cleaning the highway roadside of litter.. At the building department there are picnic tables and a restroom, to relax a little and socialize after the ride. Please wear long pants and long sleeves for this. At roughly 0900 we’ll regroup and set off to ride either Monitor or Ebbetts, whichever the group prefers. The more folks who show up, the easier, faster and more fun this goes, so if you’re on the fence, c’mon out!
P.S: please wear pants and closed toe shoes for safety!
Ride Date: 06/14/2026
Ride Title: Lake Alpine
Depart Time: TBD
Meeting Place: Markleeville Sheriff's Office parking lot
Ride Leader: Monica Siewertsen (9512331081)
Email: mbs0613@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ~65
Amount of Climbing: ~7500
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: The last of my 'hills series' will be tackled today! The beautiful and challenging ride to Lake Alpine. An excellent preview for those aiming to complete the upcoming Death Ride, otherwise just a great opportunity to enjoy what our area has to offer with others and some extra support.
Ride Date: 07/19/2026
Ride Title: Second Highway clean-up
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: Jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30+
Amount of Climbing:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is second highway cleanup for the season. It's an easy way to help the club, the environment, and your community! We’ll meet at Turtle Rock Park community building at 0800 and spend an hour cleaning the highway roadside of litter.. At the building department there are picnic tables and a restroom, to relax a little and socialize after the ride. Please wear long pants and long sleeves for this. At roughly 0900 we’ll regroup and set off to ride either Monitor or Ebbetts, whichever the group prefers. The more folks who show up, the easier, faster and more fun this goes, so if you’re on the fence, c’mon out!
P.S: please wear pants and closed toe shoes for safety!
P.S: please wear pants and closed toe shoes for safety!
Ride Date: 07/25/2026
Ride Title: Sonora Pass
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Gardnerville Grocery Outlet parking lot to carpool/caravan, ready to roll at 7:45am.
The ride will start at the Sonora Bridge Meadow Picnic Site off of Hiway 108, at 9am. https://maps.app.goo.gl/t1KVm3TCpGeREdsX6
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 36
Amount of Climbing: 5200 ft
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride up the east side Sonora Pass, then about 4 miles down the other side just to "Bill's Point" (where the road pitches up for 100 or so vertical feet). We'll turn around at the top of that short climb.
Since this is an out-n-back, feel free to turn around at the top of the pass. You'll still have gotten in a very steep but spectacular ride. Anyone going further out (and down) is on their own.
Since this is an out-n-back, feel free to turn around at the top of the pass. You'll still have gotten in a very steep but spectacular ride. Anyone going further out (and down) is on their own.
Ride Date: 08/15/2026
Ride Title: Ward Creek and Barker Pass Roads
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Olympic Valley at Palisades Ski Resort parking lot east end
Ride Leader: Allen Forbes ((775) 848-4915)
Email: allen@forbes-engineering.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Amount of Climbing: 3100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at Palisades Ski Resort parking lot east end by the A-frame building (it’s actually a funky tri-A frame) which has a restroom facility that is typically open. We’ll ride on the bike path to highway 89 cross at the light and ride the bike path along the river to Tahoe City. We head south on the bike path to Barker Pass Road. Then ascend to the end of the pavement to the top of Barker Pass. Approximately 1500 ft climb to Barker Pass. Return to the lake and use the bike trail to Ward Creek Boulevard. Ward Creek is an easy climb through the neighborhood to the Sherwood Express chair lift on the backside of Alpine Meadows and loop around back to 89. Both roads offer a respite from busy Tahoe shore roads. Heading back north we’ll go past Tahoe City back to the very easy and scenic miles along the Truckee River Bike Path returning to the start.
Ride Date: 08/23/2026
Ride Title: Gold Lakes Loop
Depart Time: TBD
Meeting Place: The pond behind the general store in Graeagle, CA
Ride Leader: Monica Siewertsen (9512331081)
Email: mbs0613@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ~ 46
Amount of Climbing: ~ 4600
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: A great loop outside of our usual riding area. We will head SE on 89 out of town, the first ~2 miles are heavily trafficked and on rougher road. With that stretch out of the way, the remainder of this ride enjoys lighter traffic, beautiful scenery and reasonable climbs. The route takes us to Calpine, Sattley and the a right turn onto hwy 49 and up Yuba Pass. From the summit there is a lovely, long downhill to Bassetts. We make a right here onto Gold Lake Rd for the last climb of the day highlighted with great views of the Buttes and past the series of lakes that pepper the area. A final slightly rougher pavement downhill and a left onto the busy 89 will take us back to the start. There will be opportunity for water/restroom at Calpine, restroom at Yuba Pass summit and food/ice cream/drinks at Bassetts' Station. The pond is a refreshing cool off spot at the end of the ride, if desired.
Ride Date: 09/12/2026
Ride Title: Lake Davis and/or Gold Lakes Loop
Depart Time: 9
Meeting Place: Lake Davis, campsite to be determined later, or Graeagle, by the lake, or Calpine Park.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60
Amount of Climbing:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Our annual (except for last year) camping and riding weekend at Lake Davis and Gold Lakes Loop Ride. We can ride on Saturday or Sunday. There is a nice gravel ride around Lake Davis and beyond. We can do the Gold Lakes Loop road ride on Saturday or Sunday. More details to follow.
Ride Date: 09/19/2026
Ride Title: Third Highway Clean-up
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: Jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30+
Amount of Climbing:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is Third
highway cleanup for the season. It's an easy way to help the club, the environment, and your community! We’ll meet at Turtle Rock Park community building at 0800 and spend an hour cleaning the highway roadside of litter.. At the building department there are picnic tables and a restroom, to relax a little and socialize after the ride. Please wear long pants and long sleeves for this. At roughly 0900 we’ll regroup and set off to ride either Monitor or Ebbetts, whichever the group prefers. The more folks who show up, the easier, faster and more fun this goes, so if you’re on the fence, c’mon out!
P.S: please wear pants and closed toe shoes for safety!
highway cleanup for the season. It's an easy way to help the club, the environment, and your community! We’ll meet at Turtle Rock Park community building at 0800 and spend an hour cleaning the highway roadside of litter.. At the building department there are picnic tables and a restroom, to relax a little and socialize after the ride. Please wear long pants and long sleeves for this. At roughly 0900 we’ll regroup and set off to ride either Monitor or Ebbetts, whichever the group prefers. The more folks who show up, the easier, faster and more fun this goes, so if you’re on the fence, c’mon out!
P.S: please wear pants and closed toe shoes for safety!
Ride Date: 09/26/2026
Ride Title: Wrights Lake Road and Union Valley Reservoir Loop
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Dirt Pullout on right side of Wrights Lake road, just a couple hundred feet off of Highway 50. https://goo.gl/maps/JeW2iZWqfojGtooN8
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 62
Amount of Climbing: approximately 7000'
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a beautiful lollipop ride on lightly traveled roads and good pavement around Union Valley Reservoir and thru the surrounding forests. We’ll start out with a moderate climb up Wright's Lake road for 6 miles before turning onto (mostly) quiet forest service roads, passing Ice House Reservoir before looping around Union Valley Reservoir. New bike paths connecting the campgrounds on the east side of the reservoir will make for a pleasant tour around the lake. Water and restrooms should be available at several points along the ride (miles 13, 28, 43 and 49). Near the end of the tour, we'll have the option of riding up to Wright's Lake and back (4 miles total). Those wishing to avoid the 1300' climb over the first six miles can meet us at the intersection of Wright's Lake Road and FS 32.
Ride Date: 10/03/2026
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Ride - Sweetwater Summit
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Dirt parking lot of the CG Bar in Wellington, NV. Please park in the east half of the lot, away from the bar itself.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40-80
Amount of Climbing: 2k - 4k ft
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: More details as the ride approaches, but this is an annual ride for all club members, with free pizza at the end.