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Ride Date: 12/01/2024
Ride Title: Franktown and more
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Bowers mansion
Ride Leader: Monica Siewertsen (9512331081)
Email: mbs0613@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ~45miles
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Meeting at Bower's,.l heading down Franktown, around Wahoe on Eastlake to Summit Mall and ip Toll Rd. Retrace our path to Bower's. An easy day in the forecast sunshine!
Ride Date: 11/08/2024
Ride Title: Virginia City via Six Mile Canyon
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory Parking Lot on Hwy 341 in Mound House
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Let's ride the Virginia City Loop via Dayton and Six Mile Canyon, and back down to the start on the truck route. We'll avoid as much of Hwy 50 as possible by detouring on some pleasant secondary roads before turning north and heading up Six Mile Canyon. The climb up Six Mile Canyon is fairly moderate, until the final portion, which is notoriously steep! Be prepared for possible chilly temps at the start.
Ride Date: 10/29/2024
Ride Title: Last Tuesday Ride for the Season!
Depart Time: 4:30pm
Meeting Place: Foothill Rd off of W Winnie Ln (39°10'44.0"N 119°47'17.7"W)
Ride Leader: Jim Wire (530-314-9008)
Email: jim@hotwiretotahoe.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8+
Pace: Medium
Terrain:
Description: Ash Canyon sometimes kicks off the mt bike season so it seemed appropriate to end the season with it. Not only have the Temps finally dropped, this is the last Tuesday before daylight savings. I believe that the rain/snow will break by Tues afternoon. If not, stay alert for a cancellation notice. We'll go as far as daylight allows. Of course, you may turn around at any point in the ride. Let's try to convene at a local bar grill for hot food and drink afterwards! Pray for Snow!!
Ride Date: 10/22/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB Genoa loop & BBQ
Depart Time: 430pm
Meeting Place: 176 fifth street in old town Genoa, 2 blocks NW of the town center
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: The weather looks ideal for a valley ride, so let’s hit up the Sierra Canyon/Genoa Canyon loop behind the town of Genoa. We’ll park at my house in town (176 fifth street) before heading out to climb Sierra Canyon, aiming for the lookout at 7500’. We’ll turn around here and complete the loop by riding back into town via the Genoa Canyon trail. This is a non-technical ride, but is steep in places, with lots of switchbacks (some quite tight), narrow trails and some steep drop offs. We’ll finish with a post-ride pot luck BBQ at my place. I’ll have burgers and hot dogs on hand, but feel free to bring anything else you’d like for the grill, as well as snacks and beverages of your choice. Don’t forget an extra layer and headlamp. Please shoot me an RSVP if you plan on attending the BBQ.
Ride Date: 10/18/2024
Ride Title: Shoreline X A Single Track Mind MTB Skills Clinic
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen ()
Email: lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
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Description: Ladies!
Great news!! The time has come! We have the details for Shoreline's final women's event of the season. The ladies MTB skills clinic in partnership with A Single Track Mind will be Friday, October 18th!
A Singletrack Mind will be coaching a beginner/ intermediate mountain bike workshop!
We will be hosting the clinic at the Bijou Bike Park in South Lake Tahoe. (proceeds from the clinic will be going to support the bike park) https://bijoubikepark.org/our-story/
This is a BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE clinic.
Clinic Description:
We will be hosting the clinic at the Bijou Bike Park. Follow the link above if you would like the history of the park. It is a really amazing place! The Bijou Bike park offers pump tracks, loop trails, dirt jumps, log rides, bmx race track and more!
There will be two clinic sessions.
Session 1 is 11-2pm
Session 2 is 3-6pm
Please signup for one of these sessions using the sign-up links below.
Singletrack will break you off into a couple of different groups within each session (depending upon skill level). They will work on refining basic skills and introducing new skills to advance your riding ability on trails. We will end at the parking lot where we will have our tent set up for beers and cheers (BYOB). If you are able to and would like to bring a shareable item, that would be great. We will have a large cooler that can hold some of your items until we finish.
A Singetrack Mind is doing this for a very affordable price as a community effort to bring more women riders together. The price for the clinic will be $35pp with a portion going to the Bijou Bike Park. You can either provide cash/ or pay online using A Singletrack Mind's link. You may tip him if you wish. If you are having financial trouble and can't afford to pay, please email me.
If you would like to expand your skills even further...consider joining one of the A Singletrack Mind in depth clinics. You can get more info by going to this website https://asingletrackmind.com
Total clinic time: 3 hours with pictures each session
AM SESSION: 11:00pm-2:00pm
PM SESSION: 3:00pm-6:00pm
*Please get to your session 30 mins early*
Parking: There is plenty of parking in the lot for the park.
https://goo.gl/maps/v6nTXqarBMsKrm5y6
Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, a HELMET, and any protective gear you may need.
Weather: The weather is planned to be beautiful! However, we will keep you updated if plans change.
For those of you that would like to demo a bike, Shoreline is offering bicycles for rent for $20 (this rate is only for this clinic). Also, Shoreline offers a 10% off discount for all Shoreline Women's riders. We don't have a lot of stock on demo bikes so reserve your bike in advance. You can reserve by calling the shop 775-588-8777. For other products we might have, check out our website, https://www.shorelineoftahoe.com . All ages are welcome as long as they are capable of doing the clinic. Please email lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com or text Lani: 610-850-1576 for updates.
Spots are limited!! If you are interested in this ride you MUST SIGN UP using the two links below. One link is for the am session, one link is for the pm session. Please make sure to use the correct link for the session you wish to attend. We will only be emailing the final details to those that sign up for a session.
AM SESSION LINK-https://asingletrackmind.com/event/mtb-core-fundamentals-park-progressions-bijou/
PM SESSION LINK-https://asingletrackmind.com/event/mtb-core-fundamentals-park-progressions-bijou-bike-park-pm/
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to reach out. Hope to see you there!! 610-850-1576
Ride Date: 10/15/2024
Ride Title: Last Tuesday Ride in Tahoe for the Season!
Depart Time: 4:30pm
Meeting Place: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4zyZdzFqrL9isQpB7 Coming from Stateline, take Pioneer Tr, left on Marshall Tr, Right on Columbine Tr. to the end of Cul D Sac
Ride Leader: Jim Wire (530-314-9008)
Email: jim@hotwiretotahoe.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 6
Pace: Medium
Terrain:
Description: We'll ride up Columbine Tr connector, to High Meadows OHV Tr, to Powerline Rd to Incense Cedar Tr, to Sierra Sidewinger Tr. Depending on time we may go up further. Descent will be the Corral Tr & Railroad Grade Tr. This is an easy ride with not the usual vertical climbing. It will be short and sweet. It is the last ride at the lake. For the rest of the season, we will retreat to the valley for the warmer temps. Hopefully we'll see you there!
Ride Date: 10/13/2024
Ride Title: Virginia City
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Chocolate Factory,, 56 NV-341, Mound House, NV
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20-25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet at the Chocolate Factory at 10am. Go up the truck route. Pass through Virginia City on C street. Turn around or proceed to the top of the hill.
Ride Date: 10/08/2024
Ride Title: Tue Eve MTB: Daggett Loop
Depart Time: 4:30
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd off of Kingsbury Grade, the little parking lot a quarter mile in.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8-10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride north on the Tahoe Rim Trail to the trailhead parking at the end of North Benjamin, then cross the parking lot to Daggett Connector and take that back to the start. If we have extra daylight we can go out TRT a bit more. There are some technical stretches, but it's good for you, fun, and the views are worth it.
Ride Date: 10/06/2024
Ride Title: Leon's Birthday ride
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Bowers Mansion Regional Park, Carson City parking lot
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 15 or 30 m
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Open to all bike riders.
e.Bikes welcome.
Birthday lunch by Patricia at 11:30-12PM across the parking lot
Directions
From Carson City:
- Take I-580 north towards Reno and take Exit 10 (Eastlake Blvd.)
- Turn left onto Eastlake Blvd. and go under freeway. Turn right (north) onto Old US Highway 395 for a few miles. Park is on the left.
Ride Date: 10/06/2024
Ride Title: Canceled**Shoreline X Alta Alpina Ladies Road Bike Skills cl
Depart Time: 2:30
Meeting Place: South Upper Truckee road Meyers, CA 96150
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3KEfN1d1vtNX6LMs7
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen (6108501576)
Email: lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 12-16
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: ***Canceled**********Shoreline is collaborating with the Alta Alpina cycling club to host a ladies road bike skills clinic! It will be this Sunday, October 6th in the South Lake Tahoe area.
MEET TIME: 2:00pm
START TIME: 2:30pm
END TIME: 4:30pm
Milage: 12-16 miles
Ebikes are allowed.
Description: Our plan is to meet on South Upper Truckee road (highway 50 side) in Meyers at 2pm on Sunday. Mel from Alta Alpina will be our coach. He will go over some of the basics of road biking. We will start at the area by the cars with our bikes and all gear ready to go. He will give a talk and a demonstration. We will then ride out on the slightly flat road. Then depending upon time, potentially climb a short steeper segment of road. We will ride back to our cars around 4:30pm for high fives and final details.
Cost: The cost of the clinic will be $30 per person or FREE for Alta Alpina members. It is $30 for a yearly membership so we encourage you to join the club! To learn more about Alta Alpina Cycling Club... follow the link below.
Here is the link to join: https://www.altaalpina.org/membership/
If you do not want to join the club please bring cash or you can Venmo @ShorelineTahoe
What To Bring: Road bike, helmet, snacks, plenty of water, sunglasses, sunscreen, gloves, proper shoes, cash for tip (if you wish)etc.
Directions & Parking: There should be enough spots along the S. Upper Truckee road or in the parking lot by the bike path in Meyers. We recommend carpooling. Please do not park on highway 50.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3KEfN1d1vtNX6LMs7
Need a road bike? You may rent a carbon road bike from Shoreline for a special women's ride rate of $25 for the day. Please reserve the bike in advance. Call the shop 775-588-8777
Spots are limited!! Please RSVP for this ride by filling out the form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwOZ-qC4mW0pQXtdMGcOE9eTliI2SCVR0qvrPsSuA7y0lIkg/viewform
I hope to see you all there!! If you have ANY questions don't hesitate to reach out to me. Lani 610-850-1576.
Ride Date: 10/05/2024
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Carpool from Lampe Park, Start in Wellington. Information is in the September newsletter.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: dave_scar@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 84
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: See September 2024 newsletter for details. If you need more information contact me. Also, bwe sure to RSVP by Thursday the third at ten PM
Ride Date: 10/03/2024
Ride Title: RSVP for Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: 10:00 PM
Meeting Place: Your computer or phone. Please RSVP for the Tim Rowe ride by Thursday October 3rd at ten PM. We need to know the amount of supplies for the rest stop. If you are only doing an out and back to Sweetwater Summit, please include that information in your RSVP
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: dave_scar@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: Check out the September newsletter for information on the ride and carpooling to Wellington. If you did not get the newsletter link emailed to you, go to altaalpina.org and click on newsletter. Club membership is required to participate in this ride. Take care
Ride Date: 10/01/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Spooner to The Bench
Depart Time: 430pm
Meeting Place: Tahoe Rim Trail parking lot on Spooner Summit, South side
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: The weather forecast looks great for this Tuesday's ride, so let's knock out this Tahoe Classic -- Spooner Summit to The Bench! The ride starts with a fairly steep, consistent, but non-technical climb, then mellows out for the last mile along the rim, with some amazing views of Tahoe. Since this is an out-and-back ride, feel free to turn around early if you like, and don't forget your headlamps/bike lamps and an extra layer. Let's plan on being on-pedals at 430pm.
Ride Date: 09/30/2024
Ride Title: Bike Park proposal at Centennial Park in Carson City
Depart Time:
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Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix ()
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
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Description: Attention all Alta Alpina Members!
Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space is floating a master plan to make improvements to Centennial Park, including the potential addition of a bike park, new trails, and other trailhead improvements. Muscle Powered is enthusiastically backing the addition of the bike park, and is asking fellow cycling enthusiasts to voice our opinions on this proposal. Please submit your ideas and support by completing the brief survey (linked in the "Event URL" field above), and forward it to anyone you know who may be interested in enhancing cycling in our community. The survey ends on Tuesday, October 1st, so please complete it promptly.
Ride Date: 09/28/2024
Ride Title: Packsaddle Pass Loop
Depart Time: 8 am
Meeting Place: Base of Old Meyers Grade at the junction with South Upper Truckee Road- 1/8 mile south of US Hwy 50 in Meyers, CA.
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 71
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is the classic club ride. This ride will be fully supported with a sag carrying food, drinks, and water (and your extra clothing as needed). There will be a bike rack that can carry 2 bikes and a 3rd could be placed inside the vehicle in a pinch. I am looking for one or more others to sag while I ride some of the route as well. The ride starts out by immediately ascending Old Meyers Grade (750' in 1.5 miles), then Johnson Pass Road (300') to old Echo Summit before descending along Hwy 50 to Strawberry. Then left on Packsaddle Pass Road at the 42 Mile Tract Jct. for a 6 mile climb and 6 mile descent to Silver Fork Road. We climb Silver Fork Road to Mormon Emigrant Rd. and continue 4 more miles to Hwy 88. Between Hwy 50 and Hwy 88 vehicle traffic will be very sparse- a pleasant change from Hwy 50. We then climb more gradually along Hwy 88 before descending to Silver Lake- we'll stop at the Resort. Then the final 3 climbs of 600-700' each over the Carson Spur, Carson Pass, and Luther Pass via the old road. Please RSVP. Looks like great weather. Hope to see you on Saturday.
Ride Date: 09/28/2024
Ride Title: Virginia City, Lousetown
Depart Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: The Chocolate Nugget in Mound House off of Hwy 50 and 341.
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (9516421611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will take the truck route to Virginia City, pass through to a quick stop with restrooms and water on the north end of town. We'll climb over Geiger, veer right on Cartwright, take a right turn on Lousetown Rd in front of the Virginia Highlands Volunteer Fire Department and return to 341. Left of 341 and return the way we came.
If I get RSVP's, I will bring snacks and drinks for the post ride.
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 09/26/2024
Ride Title: Shoreline x Fuel Lab Ride & Nutritional Clinic
Depart Time: 4:30pm
Meeting Place: Tahoe Mountain Trailhead
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen (6108501576)
Email: lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 6
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: ***** This clinic is now FULL! However the ride portion still has spots open.
Hey Ladies! I'm super pumped for this event! This Thursday September 26th we will be doing a ride and nutritional clinic. We will ride the Tahoe Mountain trail south side.
This is a beginner-intermediate ride. No drop ride.
No ebikes are allowed on this trail.
Optimize Your Ride with Complimentary Hydration Testing by Fuel Lab!
We’re pumped to offer you an exclusive chance to unlock the secret to better hydration with a simple sweat sodium test. Specifically tailored for mountain athletes, this test will give you valuable info to help you feel your best and elevate your performance on the trails.
Event Overview:
Trailhead Meet-Up: We’ll kick things off at the Tahoe Mountain Trailhead, where the Fuel Lab dietitians will apply patches to collect sweat from your forearm during the ride. This test will help us analyze your unique sodium loss and hydration needs—totally optional, but highly recommended!
Hit the Trail: Ride as usual and work up a sweat! No interruptions to your ride—just valuable data on how to keep your body hydrated. And if it’s a cooler day, consider layering up to ensure a good sweat! We plan to ride up the Valley View trail and down the Tahoe Mountain trail.
Total estimated mileage and elevation gain: 6 miles/ 800ft of gain
Post-Ride at PT Revolution: After you finish up, we’ll meet at PT Revolution to dive into your personalized results. You’ll see exactly how much sodium you’re losing and what that means for your hydration game.
Hydration Education Session: Finally, we’ll wrap up with a short but impactful discussion on hydration. Our goal? Empower you with the knowledge to build a hydration strategy tailored to your specific needs, so you can ride longer, recover faster, and feel better than ever.
Why Participate?
Knowing your sweat sodium levels is a crucial part in preventing dehydration, cramps, and fatigue. With this data, you’ll be able to hydrate smarter, optimize your performance, and improve your endurance—whether you’re racing or just shredding trails for fun. Seasoned rider or newcomer, this test is a game-changer!
Event Details:
Date & Times: Thursday September 26th
4:30PM Meet @ Tahoe Mtn Trailhead
5PM Hit the Trail
~6PM Post-Ride at PT Revolution
Location:
Tahoe Mountain Trailhead [ https://maps.app.goo.gl/5q9W7zDqDX2W7v4q7]
PT Revolution: 2038 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Need a bike? You may rent a bike from Shoreline for a special women's ride rate of $25 for the day. Please reserve the bike in advance. Call the shop 775-588-8777
This is a FREE event! However, space is limited, so grab your spot now! Don’t miss this chance to take your hydration—and your riding—to the next level with insights tailored just for you.
Please register using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwOZ-qC4mW0pQXtdMGcOE9eTliI2SCVR0qvrPsSuA7y0lIkg/viewform
If you have ANY questions don't hesitate to reach out to me. Lani 610-850-1576.
Ride Date: 09/24/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Kingsbury Stinger
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Sewer Plant Road, small pullout, 200 yards up from Hwy 50, on the left. https://maps.app.goo.gl/PF1Yh4MMMgwfHeTF6
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll ride out-and-back on the Kingsbury Stinger Trail up to the Tahoe Rim Trail from the new lower bypass section on Sewer Plant Road. This is a mostly non-technical ride, with lots of swoopy and flowy sections on the downhill. Since this is an out-and-back ride, feel free to go as far (or short) as you like. Don't forget your headlamps (just in case) and an extra layer. We'll finish with a post-ride tailgate (quite possibly the last of the season) at the trailhead, so be sure and bring something for the grill, as well as your favorite snacks and beverages.
Ride Date: 09/22/2024
Ride Title: Wrights Lake Road and Union Valley Reservoir Loop
Depart Time: 9 am
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 ((928) 600-1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 62 / 7000'
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Since Jennie's group had such a fun time on this route last month, I thought we'd do it again, instead riding a clockwise loop around Union Valley Reservoir. We'll ride 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, freshly paved 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: 09/22/2024
Ride Title: Shoreline Ladies Suffer Fest ride
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: Government offices, Markleeville
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen (610-850-1576)
Email: lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35-55
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Join us this Sunday, September 22nd and test yourself on a couple of high alpine passes. This ride isn't going to be easy, but it will be rewarding! It is a beautiful road ride with stunning views.
Our plan is to ride Ebbetts Pass to Hermit Valley and beyond if motivated. We will start at the government offices in Markleeville, ride on highway 4 towards Ebbetts Pass, and then climb the road out and back. We will finish back at the government offices. SAG van support vehicle will post up on top of Ebbetts with a full service rest stop (aside from a restroom). The van will meet us back at the cars with the rest of the supplies.
This is an advanced road bike ride.
Ride Description: There are many options to this ride. It has breathtaking views! The road can be narrow and pretty steep in spots. There are a few blind corners. The traffic however, is limited. We will exercise caution on our way up and down.
Option 1: Summit Ebbetts Pass and ride back down. About 25 miles and roughly 3k of elevation gain.
Option 2: Summit Ebbetts Pass and continue to Hermit Valley, then turnaround. About 45 miles and roughly 5k of elevation gain.
Option 3: Summit Ebbetts Pass, drop down to Hermit Valley, and summit Pacific Grade approximately 50 miles and roughly 6k of elevation gain.
You are welcome to just ride as far as you want and turn around at any point.
Ride Profile: This is for Ebbetts Pass and Hermit Valley and some of Pacific Grade. https://www.strava.com/routes/3271174862690984102
Meet Time: 8:00am
Start Time: 8:30am
Ride time: 4-6 hours
Pace will be very casual.
Ebikes are allowed.
SAG will be posted up at the top of Ebbetts Pass with a rest stop. It will have a full rest stop with snacks and drinks. We will have things like PB&Js, cups of noodles, fruit snacks, cokes, water, etc. If you want to have something specific just put it in the van in the morning before the ride. There will be no bathroom however.
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uYvo5TgPwDewWrPg6
Weather: It looks like it will be nice weather Sunday. We will keep an eye on it and change accordingly.
Ride cost is $10 and will be used to cover the cost of supplies and support needs. Open to all ages.
Need a bike? You may rent a carbon road bike from Shoreline for a special women's ride rate of $25 for the day. Please reserve the bike in advance. Call the shop 775-588-8777
Please RSVP for this ride by filling out the form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwOZ-qC4mW0pQXtdMGcOE9eTliI2SCVR0qvrPsSuA7y0lIkg/viewform
I hope to see you all there!! If you have ANY questions don't hesitate to reach out to me. Lani 610-850-1576.
Ride Date: 09/17/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Upper Clear Creek to Spooner Summit and Beyond
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Golf Club Dr exit from Hwy 50, half-way between Carson City and Spooner Summit. As soon as you exit the Highway, the trailhead is right there on the west side of Golf Club Dr. Aiming to ride at 5:00pm. https://maps.app.goo.gl/1HRr8bjd1usYRErd7
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Temperatures are forecast to cool this coming week, so let's head to the east side of the basin and ride up Clear Creek trail from the connector at Golf Club Drive. Not much technical on this ride--just sweet, flowy single track up to Spooner Summit. From there, the energetic amongst us can continue up the TRT towards The Bench. Since this is an out-and-back ride, feel free to turn around as you see fit. Bring a headlamp, an extra layer and long-fingered gloves for this one. We'll BBQ in the parking area after the ride, so be sure and bring some snacks and something for the grill. Let's plan to be on pedals at 5pm.
Ride Date: 09/15/2024
Ride Title: 3F, Emigrant and Diamond Valley
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: 3F, corner of Foothill, Fairview and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Standard ride....up Fredericksburg, up Emigrant, around Diamond Valley and return via Fredericksburg.
If you want post ride snacks and drinks please let me know. Otherwise, just show up.
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 09/14/2024
Ride Title: Third Highway Clean-Up
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: : This is third and final 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!
Ride Date: 09/11/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Van Sickle and K to K loop
Depart Time: 445pm
Meeting Place: Trailhead at the end of Cypress Way, near the Tahoe end of Kingsbury Grade (behind Mott Tavern and Shoreline of Tahoe)
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Surprisingly, we haven't ridden this fantastic trail on a Tuesday night yet this season, so let's tackle it!
We'll ride up the fairly mellow K to K trail to TRT: Edgwood, 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 hit Mott Canyon Tavern and Grill afterwards for a post ride debrief. Let's meet at 4:45pm to get an early to beat the sunset.
Ride Date: 09/07/2024
Ride Title: Gold Lake Loop
Depart Time: 9:30 10:20
Meeting Place: Long ride starts at Lake Davis, shorter ride meet us in Grayeagle in green grassy area.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: dave_scar@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 80/50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Gold Lakes loop. See July/August 2023 Newsletter for info, including camping information. We will be camping at Lake Davis, options for mountain bike rides on Sunday.
Ride Date: 09/07/2024
Ride Title: Gold Lakes Info request
Depart Time: NA
Meeting Place: Lake Davis
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: dave_scar@hotmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: na
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: Please text or email me if you plan on doing the Gold Lakes ride. Also, if camping, could you let me know what site you have reserved, so that we can try to get sites near each other. The recent newsletter list a couple of campgrounds at Lake Davis, however, we usually stay at Grasshopper Flats. For those camping, info would be appreciated as soon as you make your reservation. For those that are only riding, please let me know by Thursday the fifth.
Ride Date: 09/03/2024
Ride Title: Kingsbury/Andria to the Bench
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Castle Rock Parking lot: From Kingsbury Grade turn onto N Benjamin. Eventually it turns into Andria Dr. Go to the end of Andria Dr and you'll end up at the Castle Rock parking lot.
Ride Leader: Jim Wire (530-314-9008)
Email: jim@hotwiretotahoe.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: With step-up rocks and rugged terrain, this will challenge your rock hop & downhill skills. We like to practice our rock hop climbing skills by redoing it a second or third time. So don't let the degree of difficulty intimidate you. With less daylight time, we'll ride the TRT and try to reach the bench before turning around. Because this is an out and back, you are welcome to turn around at anytime. So if this type of trail is new to you, don't hesitate to give it a try. Afterwards we will meet at the Fox & Hound for eats and drink. See ya all there!
Ride Date: 09/01/2024
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Luther Mixed Terrain
Depart Time: 8:30 am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 62
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Another take on the Kingsbury-Luther loop, but we're going to take all the dirt we can: up Old Kingsbury, down Edgewood Dr, K2K to Van Sickle (and top up water there), Powerline Trail, Railroad Grade, then around to South Upper Truckee to TRT and out TRT Luther Connector, down Old Luther to Hope Valley, then all pavement back to Genoa. The ride is about half pavement, so a gravel bike is ideal. If the whole loop is too much of a good thing, join us anyway and turnaround at the top of Old Kingsbury, or down at Van Sickle State Park after topping off water there. This is a club weekend ride so there will be snacks and drinks afterwards. The Strava post below shows the loop, but this time we'll be starting in Genoa.
Ride Date: 09/01/2024
Ride Title: Kingsbury/Luther- on the road only
Depart Time: 8:30 am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Grade at Foothill Rd.
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 52
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: For those without gravel bikes, this alternative is the standard Kingsbury/Luther loop. We"ll stop at the top of the first climb to regroup and descend to Kahle Park to top off water. Then behind the casinos to Pioneer Trail- which has mostly newer pavement in the City south/west of Ski Run Blvd. and a new surface with clear bike lanes in the County. Can stop for restroom/food at Holiday Market if desired.
Then along Hwy 50- to South Upper Truckee and up the old road to Hwy 89. Descend 89 to 88 and back via River Rd., Fredericksburg, and Foothill Rds. Traffic should not be too bad on the holiday weekend through Tahoe.
Ride Date: 08/27/2024
Ride Title: Tues Eve MTB: Thomas Creek Trails
Depart Time: 4:30pm
Meeting Place: Thomas Creek Trailhead, off the Mt Rose Highway, North Timberline Drive in south Reno.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iE1K6sgFpTWGBHe48
If you want to carpool from the Carson Valley, let me know.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Something different for the Tuesday Evening rides - a venue that our Reno friends can get to! Allen Forbes will be the real ride leader, as I don't actually know the trails. I'm told the trails aren't technical, and the downhills are fun.
There's a Reno Tuesday evening MTB group, and we'll hopefully meet up with some of them as well. Let's bring snacks and drinks for afterwards.
Ride Date: 08/25/2024
Ride Title: Flume Trail - Snapdragon - Sunflower MTB Loop
Depart Time: Noon
Meeting Place: Spooner State Park. I'll be parked inside the park, on the left at the split assuming there's space there. Entrance fee is around $10 for NV residents, $15 for non-NV. If you park outside and ride in there's still some nominal fee so bring some cash.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Join us for an iconic Tahoe MTB ride, with spectacular views of the lake from the Flume trail. If you don't want all of the climbing this ride has to offer, you can U-turn at the north end of the Flume Trail and get all the same great views again but backwards. The rest of us will make a mostly-singletrack clockwise loop, down Snapdragon Trail and up Sunflower Singletrack. By Tahoe standards the trails aren't too technical, but some parts of the flat Flume trail do traverse a pretty steep mountainside, so the edge of those parts of the trail drop off impressively toward Tahoe - hence the amazing views!
Ride Date: 08/20/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Scott's Lake Loop
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead Parking Lot (Tahoe side of Luther Pass)
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Nice weather in the forecast for Tuesday evening, so we'll head up to Big Meadow Trailhead and ride a clockwise loop up the TRT Grass Lake section and turn right and head down the spur towards Luther Pass, ride hwy 88 for a mile or so besides Grass Lake, then join Super Thrasher trail towards Scott's Lake and down to Big Meadow. From there, those with extra energy can head left and ride the 2 miles or so up to the ridge above Round Lake, or turn right and bump down the Luther Stairs back to the parking lot. Bring an extra layer and a headlamp, just in case. We'll break out the hibachi at the parking lot, so be sure and bring something to toss on it, as well as your favorite snacks and beverages.
Ride Date: 08/18/2024
Ride Title: Shoreline Women's Workday
Depart Time: 9:00am
Meeting Place: Sewer Plant Rd. Stateline, NV
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen (610-850-1576)
Email: lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 4-10
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This Sunday, August 18th we will work on the Kingsbury Stinger trail!
This is a great opportunity to give back to the community! Trail work is an essential part of mountain biking. Trails take a lot of time and effort to get built and maintained. Working on the trail gives a sense of ownership and pride when riding. It's also a great way to bring the community together and share the wealth of the outdoors.
In partnership with TAMBA (Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association), this Sunday, August 18th we will take part in maintaining/building some of the Kingsbury Stinger trail! Then we will have a pizza party at the finish, thanks to TAMBA!
To learn more about TAMBA check out this link..
https://tamba.org
This is a Beginner/ Intermediate trail workday (with advanced options).
Ride Description:
We will park at the bottom of the new Kingsbury Stinger lower trail on Sewer Plant rd . We will do a briefing and work our way up the trail. The trail itself needs maintenance in a few different spots. It is loose and sandy and we will do our best to clean it up! The ride/ walk up is steep in some spots. We will work within a 3 mile range. Then we will ride down the work we finished to a pizza party!
**There is an option to take a free shuttle back up to the top from Shoreline for a ride down to the bottom after the pizza party.
We will have pizza and drinks provided for vegetarians and meat eaters but if you have diet restrictions please feel free to bring your own food. We can provide a gluten free pizza upon request*
Ebikes are allowed on this trail!
Total Ride: Approximately 3-4 miles (more if you decide to join for the free shuttle to the top of the trail at the end.)
START TIME: 9:00am
END TIME: 1:00pm
Parking: Sewer Plant Road about a half mile on the left. Plenty of parking. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zsvn7Dxeb1568TQs9
What to Bring: We are working in the sun. Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, bug spray (if you need it), snacks, protective gear for the way down, or anything else you think you may need.
Pants, helmet, long sleeves, sunglasses, and gloves are required. If you are in need of any of those please let me know and I will do my best to provide you with those items.
All ages are welcome!
Weather can change our plans at any point. We will keep you updated if plans change. These rides are FREE. For those of you that would like to demo a bike, Shoreline is offering bicycles for rent for $30 this rate is only for these rides. Also, Shoreline offers a 10% off discount for all Shoreline Women's riders. If you attend 3 or more rides you will receive a Shoreline Women's shirt. We don't have a lot of stock on demo bikes so reserve your bike in advance. You can reserve by calling the shop 775-588-8777 if you need anything else from the shop please check out our website www.shorelineoftahoe.com. Please text Lani: 610-850-1576 for updates.
If you are interested in this ride please SIGN UP, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwOZ-qC4mW0pQXtdMGcOE9eTliI2SCVR0qvrPsSuA7y0lIkg/viewform
I will attach the TAMBA work day waiver to the next email. It will only go to those of you who sign up through the link above. We will need that filled out before arrival.
Look forward to seeing you!!
Ride Date: 08/17/2024
Ride Title: Wrights Lake Road and Union Valley Reservoir Loop
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Pullout off of Wrights Lake road, just a couple hundred feet off of Highway 50. https://goo.gl/maps/JeW2iZWqfojGtooN8
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 62
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a lollipop route where we take Wrights Lake Rd to Ice House Road, then a CCW loop around Union Valley Reservoir and back to Wrights Lake Rd. The roads are mostly very lightly travelled. We'll take the bike paths along Union Valley Reservoir, which keeps us away from large pickups pulling boats, but it slows down the ride, so hammerheads be warned. Water/restrooms at mile ~18 at the Crystal Basin Information Station, and again at Ice House Rez around mile 50. SHORTER OPTION: If someone wants to park and meet us near the Ice House Road, for a nice ~40 mile loop, please contact me and we can work out the logistics and post that ride too.
Ride Date: 08/13/2024
Ride Title: Tue evening MTB: Christmas Valley Trail Out-and-back to Roun
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: The south end of South Upper Truckee Rd past the bridge, at the Christmas Valley Trailhead
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride up Christmas Valley Trail to Round Lake with a side trip to Lake Dardanelles, and check out a couple of fun new segments that TAMBA has added over the last couple seasons. Expect some challenging rocky sections on the way up, but since this is an out-and-back ride, feel free to go at your own pace and repeat as many of the tough sections as you like. We'll finish the ride back at the trailhead with a post-ride grill, so grab your favorite beverages/snacks and something to BBQ, The days are getting shorter, so don't forget your headlamp and a warm layer for afterwards. Let's shoot for a 445pm meetup to be on the trail by 5pm to take advantage of the light.
Ride Date: 08/10/2024
Ride Title: Luther and Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9:00a.m.
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes Rd parking lot
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet a t the parking lot just off of Hwy 88 and Blue Lakes Rd. We will depart east on Hwy 88, take a left on Hwy 89 to Luther Pass. Return to the parking lot and head up Blue Lakes Rd.
Please RSVP to: lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 08/06/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Armstrong Pass and Corral Trail
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Corral Trail Parking Lot on Fountain Place Road, off of Pioneer Trial. Google Map these coordinates: 38.8721453809682, -119.98229662690235
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Let's ride up towards the top of Armstrong Pass from the Corral parking lot this week, and get as far as we can, daylight permitting. We'll decide at the start if we want to ride all the way up Fountain Place Road to the start of the Armstrong Pass Trail, or divert to the singletrack and climb Armstrong Connector instead. Armstrong Pass Trail is a sustained moderate climb with some technical bits thrown in to keep things interesting. The downhill portion is fun, flowy and fast. We'll drop down Armstrong Connector and finally onto Corral Trail. Both sections feature some technical portions as well as sweeping banked turns, optional tabletop jumps, and great views to boot! Since the days are getting shorter and cooler, remember to bring your headlamps and possibly an extra layer. We'll finish with a post-ride victory meal somewhere in South Lake Tahoe or Meyers.
Ride Date: 08/04/2024
Ride Title: Shoreline Blue Lakes Plunge & Ride
Depart Time: 9:15
Meeting Place: Hope Valley Sno Park
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen (610-850-1576)
Email: Lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 24
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Sunday, August 4th we will be road biking and taking a plunge at Blue Lakes! This is a family-style Co-ed ride.
This is an intermediate road bike ride. We will be going at a VERY casual pace. We will have multiple pace groups depending upon your speed.
Ride Description:
Blue Lakes road ride starts out with a climb that gains about 1,700ft of elevation over 12 miles one way. It is an out and back ride. We will start at the entrance to Blue Lakes road. There is a large parking lot on the left hand side. We will ride out from there. The road winds up a beautiful 12.1 miles to Blue Lakes. The views are of the high sierra backcountry and are breathtaking! The entire first half of the ride is primarily uphill. We will take pictures at a couple of spots. There will be a sag wagon along the ride. Once we get to Blue Lakes we will stop for a Polar Plunge (swim break is optional). We will park the car at Blue Lakes marina for snacks, change of clothes, sunscreen/bug spray reapply, and fill up on water if you need to. Please bring your own snacks, a bathing suit or change of clothes/ towel (if you desire), sunscreen, and anything else you may want at the top. From there we will turn around and ride back down the same way. There is a short climb on the way back out of Blue Lakes. From there, it is primarily downhill! We will not be stopping for pictures as a group on the way back. When we get back to the parking lot we will have some drinks, lunch/snacks, and good conversation! Tailgate style. Brung your own dish if you wish!
We will start together, break off into three different groups (depending on pace) and finish together in those pace groups.
Ebikes are allowed!
Ride Profile:
https://www.strava.com/routes/2847228314930628958
Total ride time: 4 hours with stops.
Milage: 24 miles total. It's an out and back
MEET TIME: 8:45am
START TIME: 9:15am
You MUST have a helmet.
Weather: We will constantly be checking the weather. Heavy rain, lightning, smoke, etc will postpone the ride. We will keep you updated.
Parking: We will be parking at Hope Valley Sno Park. The parking is free and there's plenty of it. As soon as you make the left onto Blue Lakes road off of 88 you will make an immediate left into the parking lot. The lot is large and open. It is situated in an open meadow next to a small reservoir. There is a vault toilet bathroom.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hope+Valley+Sno-Park/@38.7481911,-119.9333849,15z/data=!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x8099ef0a4eeb2d4d:0x71eb1081fcb0936!2sBlue+Lakes+Rd,+California+96120!3b1!8m2!3d38.6806814!4d-119.9232999!3m4!1s0x8099ed0e2ef74231:0x798a4202a77d3327!8m2!3d38.7481875!4d-119.9398125
We will not be shuttling this ride.
Road bikes or gravel bikes are encouraged but not necessary. If you need to rent one Shoreline is offering carbon road bikes for rent for $25, this rate is only for this ride. Also, Shoreline offers a 10% off discount for all Shoreline Women's riders. If you attend 3 or more rides you will receive a Shoreline Women's shirt. We don't have a lot of stock on demo bikes so reserve your bike in advance. You can reserve by calling the shop 775-588-8777. All ages are welcome as long as they are capable of doing the ride. Please email lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com or text Lani: 610-850-1576 for questions.
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Ride Date: 08/03/2024
Ride Title: Woodfords to Monitor
Depart Time: 9:00a.m.
Meeting Place: The government buildings to the east off of Hwy 89 and Diamond Valley in Woodfords.
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Looks like the weather will be warm but not too hot. No smoke in the forecast. We will head south on 89 to and through Markleeville and up to Monitor Pass. Return the way we came.
Please RSVP to :
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
I will be going regardless. If I do not receive any responses, the start time will be a little more fluid, could be earlier, could be later.
Ride Date: 07/30/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Buchanan to Mott on Tahoe Rim Trail
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd (off Kingsbury on the Tahoe side). Google maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LxzVb7ovzS8tfroh7
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll head south and up on the TRT, passed the top of Van Sickle and on towards Mott Canyon. Remember there's the option to take the 4WD road across Heavenly, to sidestep some of the technical climbs. Expect great views of Lake Tahoe and Carson Valley from way up!
Let's eat at Fox & Hound this week (after 5 weeks of tailgate grills!) as celebration that this is that Kiwi twit's last ride this summer before heading to NZ.
Ride Date: 07/28/2024
Ride Title: Northstar, Tahoe Donner, Northstar
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Castle Peak Lot 1 Northstar Resort off Hwy 267
Ride Leader: Anthony Parenti (7758578716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Club ride adjusted for road closures for the Donner Lake Triathlon, (activities scheduled both Saturday and Sunday). We will be riding lighter traveled roads and pathways around Truckee and climbs of Ski Slope, and Ritz Carlton. Meet at Lot 1 or 2 at the Northstar Castle Peak parking lots. Cooler weather starting in the 50’s to the high 70’s.
Email me for a revised cue sheet of the route if you would like.
Ride Date: 07/23/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Toads Backside
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Pull-out near Luther Pass where people park to give shortest access to Toads via TRT Grass Lake Spur. Google maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EAK5kjgo99vVB4xS9
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Forecast is very warm so lets go for a high altitude ride. Even starting this ride a little higher up than usual, as per Meeting Place. We'll head north on the TRT, climbing towards the turnoff to Toads. But no, we won't dive down Toads, instead we'll carry on up TRT as far as time allows. The pace will be moderate, there's no hurry, time to have another go at that technical section you nearly cleared. Then a ripping descent back to the tailgate trailhead GRILL. Bring something to munch & to slurp.
CARPOOL: Meet at the pullout on Hwy 88 opposite Kimmerling (https://maps.app.goo.gl/AGUNsMpX2skm1R4R7) at 4:25pm. Text me to know to wait for you.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 07/21/2024
Ride Title: Second Highway Clean-Up
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
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!
Ride Date: 07/21/2024
Ride Title: Shoreline Ladies Gunmount Ride
Depart Time: 9:15
Meeting Place: Tahoe Mountain Trailhead
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen (610-850-1576)
Email: lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This ride is rolling with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Our plan is to start from the main Tahoe Mountain trailhead. Then pedal up the road towards the Gunmount/ Mule Deer trail. Ride down the Gunmount trail out towards Echo summit. Then at highway 50 turn around and head back. We will finish by packing up our cars and head to South Lake Brewery for beers and cheers.
This is a very beginner-friendly XC ride.
Description: This ride has breathtaking views of the mountains around. It crosses a few creeks and rides next to a small lake. There are very little rocky sections. The ride is an out and back. It is a 11 miles round trip. It switches back and forth from double track to single track trails. We will start at the main Tahoe Mountain trailhead. We will pedal up Forest Mountain Dr towards the Gunmount trail. The trail will become a fast down single track trail with tight switchbacks. The sight lines on this portion of the trail are diminished so we will take our time windy down. Then the trail will turn into a dirt road and then bounce around from single track to double track. We will follow the trail until it ends at highway 50 by Echo Summit. Then we will turn around and come back. The last mile of the trail is the biggest climb. We gain about 1,100ft over the entire 11 miles.. We will finish and then drive to South Lake Brewery. You may start from SLB and end there if you wish. This is a no drop ride.
Total estimated time & milage: 10-11 miles 1,100' elev gain/ 3-4 hours w/stops
MEET TIME: 8:45
RIDE TIME: 9:15
Directions & Parking: There is plenty of parking at the trailhead. If the parking fills there we can park along the road on Forest Mountain rd. https://maps.app.goo.gl/5q9W7zDqDX2W7v4q7
Weather: It looks to be very hot. We will start a little earlier than usual to account for the heat. Please bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and snacks.
South Lake Brewery: They are South Lake Tahoe's biggest trail contributor for a restaurant/ bar. They are a mirco-brewery and have a wide selection of beers to offer. There is also a food truck that will be there serving.
https://www.southlakebeer.com
Ebikes are not allowed on this trail.
This ride is FREE!! Open to all ages.
Need a bike? You may rent a bike from Shoreline for a special women's ride rate of $25 for the day. Ebikes are not part of that pricing but are rentalable and are allowed on this trail. Please reserve the bike in advance. Call the shop 775-588-8777
Please RSVP for this ride by filling out the form below.
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Ride Date: 07/20/2024
Ride Title: 3F, Emigrant, Markleeville and Diamond Valley
Depart Time: 8:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: 3F - corner of Foothill, Fredericksburg and Fairview
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: It should be warm this weekend so let's get an earlier start. Start at 3F (intersection of Foothill, Fredericksburg and Fairview), ride up Fredericksburg, up Emigrant and then on the Markleeville. Return via Diamond Valley to Frederickaburg.
Please RSVP to
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 07/19/2024
Ride Title: Shoreline Bike & Body Maintenance Workshop
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen ()
Email: lani.Shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
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Description: Join us for a Shoreline bike and body maintenance workshop and ride!!! It is this Friday, July 19th 3-8pm (5-8pm if you do not plan to ride)
We will start with a shuttle ride (there is an option to ride up the trail too) to the trailhead at the Kingsbury Stinger trail. We will then ride down Stinger back to the shop. The bike maintenance clinic will start. Then we will move to a body/ bike fitting clinic hosted by Summit Performance & Health. We will end with an exclusive discounted shopping spree.
This workshop will be hands-on. Meaning you will be expected to participate in doing some of the demonstrations on your bike.
RIDE:
Intermediate ride with advanced options-
We will start at the shop. Take the Shoreline shuttle van to the trailhead. Ride primarily down and back to the shop.
Ride Description: We will all meet at the shop. We will meet at different times depending upon whether you are taking the shuttle or peddling. Kingsbury Stinger trail is a flowy fun sandy trail with rock gardens and some fast sections. It is just about 6.5 miles from the road back to the shop. Overall it can be on the beginner side if you walk the rock gardens and are comfortable using your brakes.
Pedal version: It is almost 13 miles out and back. Elevation gain is about 1,350 feet. The first couple of miles and last mile are the steepest. There are also a few steepish rock gardens to negotiate. Mostly after the first couple of miles the trail is rolling.
Shuttle description: The first 1/4 mile up the dirt road to the trail is steep. It also has some sections to get rowdy if you are so inclined. Then we drop down the trail which is rolling with some steep fast sections. It also has a few mellow rock gardens to either walk or ride.
It will be a no drop ride with pictures in a few spots. We will finish at the shop
Ebikes are allowed on this trail!
MEET TIME: 3:00pm
START TIME: 3:30pm
WORKSHOP:
The clinic will start with a bike maintenance workshop hosted by Shoreline. We will go over basic maintenance and easy bike fixes. This workshop will be hands-on with multiple demonstrations. All types of bikes will be addressed road and mountain.
Then Zoe from Summit Performance and Health will give a body wellness and positioning clinic. She is a doctor of physical therapy and a certified bike fitter. She will cover topics such as the importance of a proper fitting bike, etc.
We will finish the workshops with a special ladies discounted shopping spree.
CLINIC TIME: 5:00pm-8pm
What you will need:
Workshops will cost: $10pp
Shuttle and workshop will cost :$15pp -
(This is just to cover some expenses.)
The shuttle seats 10. Please reserve your spot ASAP.
Bring your bike, water, snacks, gloves, clothing to get greasy, bike gear and sunscreen if you're riding. There is a bar next door if you need a beer.
All ages are welcome.
Please RSVP for this ride by filling out the form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwOZ-qC4mW0pQXtdMGcOE9eTliI2SCVR0qvrPsSuA7y0lIkg/viewform
Ride Date: 07/16/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Luther Pass to Scotts Lake & beyond
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Luther Pass, near the road sign "Luther Pass 7740 ft". Google maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/dUHafas6jXpE37J58
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 13
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a variation on the classic Scotts Lake Loop. Likely to be a new route to most people, highly recommended!
Bring something along for the post-ride trailhead snacks, drinks & grill.
CARPOOL: Meet at the pull-out on Hwy 88 opposite Kimmerling at 4:30pm. Text me, to know to wait for you.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 07/13/2024
Ride Title: 2024 Capital City Kids' Triathlon
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Ride Leader: Tod Conover ()
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
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Description: The Carson City Tigersharks swim club is putting on a kid's triathlon and have asked for volunteers to help with bike prep the day of the event. I did this a few years ago and it was fun. All we do is pump up tires, adjust brakes, raise seats, and whatever minor repairs we can on the spot. I'll get there at 7:15 in the morning and it's all done by 9:15. It takes place at the Carson City aquatic center at 841 N Roop St, Carson City, NV 89701. Call or text me at 949.510.6450 if you want to help. Note that this conflicts with the Death Ride, just in case you are volunteering for that.
Ride Date: 07/13/2024
Ride Title: Death ride Volunteer
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Ride Leader: Allen Forbes ()
Email: allen@forbes-engineering.com
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Description: Greetings. The AACC is Volunteering at the Death Ride. Volunteers are needed for Bike Valet and poster signing. Please contact Bruce at President@altaAlpina.org
Ride Date: 07/09/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Marlette, TRT, Flume Loop
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Spooner summit, at the boat check (and winter snow play) area, near the Hwy 50 & Hwy 28 junction. Turn right once you are off the main road. Google maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bTwh6qGw47GFk8gk7
Optionally you can pay to drive into the actual Spooner Lake State Park, we'll pick you up as we bike through.
CARPOOL from Minden: meet in the medical parking lot off Ironwood Dv at 4:15pm. https://maps.app.goo.gl/K4HCVQL4UVB8roS37. Let me know to expect you.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 22
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This one of our rides with the greatest views! And a cool descent along the TRT to Tunnel Creek. Then return via the famous Flume trail. This is a long ride, so arrive to leave promptly at 5 pm, and bring a small headlight in case of mechanical holdups etc. If that doesn't sound like you, there is a shorter option: Out and return on the Flume. Still beaut!
Tailgate GRILL afterwards. Bring drinks and food to grill etc. And long pants in case of mozzies.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 07/05/2024
Ride Title: Fun Ride with Friends-Blues Lake
Depart Time: 9:00 AM PST
Meeting Place: 2969 Springwood Drive. South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Jane Despas (650 270 9195)
Email: janeldespas@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 66
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Route: Tahoe Blvd to Saw Mill Pond to Meyers turning South Upper Truckee then up Old Luther Pass to HWY 89. Down to Hope Valley to HWY 88 to Blue Lakes Rd.
Ride Date: 07/02/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Kirkwood Thunder Mtn Loop
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Go past Kirkwood on Hwy 88, at Carson Spur go passed the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, continue 2.1 miles to where an old road branches off to the right. Got that? 2.1 miles. Park here. i.e. here: https://goo.gl/maps/Gxgjmwp3znaiKj6B7 To CARPOOL from Minden: Meet on Hwy88 pullout, just south of Kimmerling, 4:10pm
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Thunder Mountain loop near Kirkwood! You could start this ride from the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, but then you'd have to finish with a climb up from near Silver Lake. So we think it's better to drive on a couple of miles so the ride finishes with the thunderous downhill. Route: we'll ride up the old road where we park. This turns into the Castle Rock Trail. Cross Hwy 88 at the Thunder Mtn Trailhead and head up Thunder Mtn Trail. This is a pretty solid climb, a couple of sections everyone will walk. But enjoy the great views over Kirkwood, and at the 9300ft high point you'll ride through the palm of glove rock. Photo Opp! Then thunder down the Thunder Mtn Downhill back to Hwy 88. This is a lengthy ride, so bring a headlamp and enough food & clothes, just in case. Bring something to cook on the tailgate grill afterwards :-) (plus long pants in case of mozzies) BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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!
(Btw this posting was shamelessly copied from Nigel's finely composed write-up from last year)
Ride Date: 06/30/2024
Ride Title: Shoreline Women's Flume Trail Ride!
Depart Time: 10:00 am
Meeting Place: Spooner Lake Trailhead
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen (6108501576)
Email: Lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18-20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Hi!
Here are the details for next Sunday's Shoreline ladies ride...
Our next ride will be Sunday, June 30th. We will be riding the FLUME TRAIL!! It is arguably the most beautiful ride around the lake! Our plan is to meet at Spooner Lake state park http://parks.nv.gov/parks/lake-tahoe-nevada-state-park-1 ,ride from there up to Marlette lake on the North Canyon forest service road, then continue on the Incline Flume trail and then turn around to ride back to the cars. This will be an Out and Back ride.
This is a BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE ride. It is intermediate due to the length (about 20 miles), the steep pitch on the side of some of the trail, and the 4.5 mile climb.
Ebikes are allowed on this trail!
Ride Description: The Flume trail ride starts out on the North Canyon forest service dirt road. North Canyon road will be primarily uphill and will make up the bulk of our elevation gain. It is a 4 mile climb. We will all ride together for most of the ride. At the end of the climb there is a half mile ascent that is very steep and sandy. Then we will descend down to Marlette lake. We will make a hard left at the end of the descent and ride very slightly uphill on a wide trail along the lake shore for about 1 mile. We will turn left again at Marlette lake dam, cross a bridge, and ride a double track trail. The double track trail is the Incline Flume trail which is about 4.5 miles. It is flat and on the cliffside of the mountain.The cliff side is steep. Then we will turn around and go back the same way. We will follow the trail and stop multiple times for pictures, food/water, and views. It is about 20 miles total round trip.
This is the ride profile.
https://www.strava.com/routes/2833091010057543804
MEET TIME: 9:00am
START TIME: 10:00am
Parking: We will be parking at Spooner Lake state park. It is $10 to park a car there. They have a full bathroom and a decent amount of spots. You may also park across the street, however you will have to pay $2 to get into the park. https://goo.gl/maps/sUbmyWDW6fmHkhNw6 Or.. use the Shoreline shuttle in which case the $2 fee will apply to each person as well.
Shuttling: We will use our own shuttle van from the South Lake Tahoe area to get to the trailhead. If you live on the south side and would like a shuttle from Shoreline it will be $20. We only have 10 spots. Please let me know ASAP if you would like a spot. They will fill up quickly!
The Shoreline shuttle: If you would like to take the shuttle from the shop. It is $20 round trip. We will be meeting at the shop at 8:30. There are 10 spots.
You may also carpool with each other!
This ride will take 4-5 hours. It could be pretty hot as well. Please bring water, electrolytes, snacks, and any other supplies you may need. We will have a pump and some tools.
We will adhere to proper trail etiquette. We will be pulling over for hikers, uphill riders, horses, and faster riders.
Weather can change our plans at any point. We will keep you updated if plans change. This ride is FREE.
For those of you that would like to demo a bike, Shoreline is offering bicycles for rent for $30 this rate is only for these rides. Also, Shoreline offers a 10% off discount for all Shoreline Women's riders. We don't have a lot of stock on demo bikes so reserve your bike in advance. You can reserve by calling the shop 775-588-8777 https://shorelineoftahoe.com . All ages are welcome as long as they are capable of doing the ride. Please email lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com or text Lani: 610-850-1576 for updates.
If you are interested in this ride please SIGN UP only required fields are necessary. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwOZ-qC4mW0pQXtdMGcOE9eTliI2SCVR0qvrPsSuA7y0lIkg/viewform
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Ride Date: 06/29/2024
Ride Title: Alta Alpina Challenge - Riding the Wild Sierra
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Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: Saturday, June 29th is the club's main annual fundraiser, the Alta Alpina Challenge - Riding the Wild Sierra. We need a plethora of volunteers for rest stops, signage, SAG, motorcycle, ham radio, and rider check-in, as well as lots of help with prep the week before. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to join you and help out. To volunteer, please write to challenge@altaalpina.org. Let's put on a safe, fun ride again this year!
Ride Date: 06/25/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Star Lake
Depart Time: 430pm
Meeting Place: Stagecoach Parking Lot
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's take advantage of the long daylight hours this week and ride to Star Lake via the Tahoe Rim Trail. We'll start from the Stagecoach parking lot and ride the TRT south thru Mott Canyon and up over Monument Saddle with a goal of reaching Star Lake (and possibly a quick dip for the brave) before our turn-around time. There are some technical sections and walk-a-bike bits on the climb to the saddle, but in general the trail is a fast, flowy ride. It's an out-and-back, so no need to ride all the way to the lake. We'll BBQ in the parking lot afterwards, so bring something for the grill and a beverage or two to wash it back.
Plan on being on pedals at 430pm, and don't forget your headlamps and an extra layer.
Ride Date: 06/23/2024
Ride Title: Women's Beginner Mountain Bike Ride
Depart Time: 8am
Meeting Place: Lower Jacks Valley Trailhead parking, by Jacks Valley Elementary School - follow signage for “trail parking”. https://maps.app.goo.gl/i9NWV2xzW9XrQH3EA
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 6-8
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: In conjunction with Carson Valley Trails Association, this is a fun, sociable, easy ride for women just getting into mountain bike riding. The trails are singletrack but still beginner-friendly. Please arrive around 7:30 or early enough so we have time to look your bike over, and we'll be rolling along the trail by 8am. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Also, the ride is limited to 14 riders (and 2 ride leaders), so please RSVP to me if you're coming.
Ride Date: 06/23/2024
Ride Title: Luther and Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9:00a.m.
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes Rd parking lot
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet a t the parking lot just off of Hwy 88 and Blue Lakes Rd. We will depart east on Hwy 88, take a left on Hwy 89 to Luther Pass. Return to the parking lot and head up Blue Lakes Rd.
Please RSVP to:
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 06/22/2024
Ride Title: First Highway Clean-Up
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
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!
Ride Date: 06/18/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Buchanan to The Bench
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd (on the Tahoe side of Kingsbury Grade)
https://goo.gl/maps/rr3NP2tMwBHXFM5d7
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 18
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This week, that Tahoe classic "The Bench". With a little extra spice, by starting at Kingsbury/Buchanan Rd. If anyone finds that too much of a good thing, you're welcome to start at North Benjamin instead, and we'll see you on the trail. Post-ride refreshments will be served at the Fox & Hound. So no need to think of snacks to bring.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 06/16/2024
Ride Title: 3F, Emigrant and Diamond Valley
Depart Time: 9:00a.m.
Meeting Place: 3F, corner of Foothill, Fairview and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (9516421611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet at 3F, ride out Fredericksburg, up Emigrant Trail, through Woodfords, around Diamond Valley and return via Fredericksburg.
Ride Date: 06/15/2024
Ride Title: Training Series: Markleeville to Lake Alpine
Depart Time: 9 am
Meeting Place: Club members, please park at the Heritage Park Nature Area in Markleeville, which is just beyond the sheriff's office along hi way 89: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hSD6T9wCCCFXEGBD6
The training series participants have been told to park, and the ride will meet, at the typical Markleeville meeting spot behind the General Store (99 Water St, Markleeville), but there are more riders than parking places so we need to use the nature area parking as well.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: All club members are welcome as Alta Alpina hosts this 4th ride in the training series for non-club members, training for both our Alta Alpina Challenge and the Death Ride. Please wear an Alta Alpina or Wild Sierra jersey if you have one. Since it's out and back you can join us for just part of the ride if you'd like. There will be snacks and drinks mid-ride at a rest stops as well as at the end. Please be friendly and helpful to the participants, ride with or wait for the those that are closest to you in speed, and preferably you've ridden all parts of the route before. We need club members of ALL speeds on these No-Drop rides, so please join us. Let me know if you'll be helping out, or if you have any questions about the ride.
Ride Date: 06/15/2024
Ride Title: Volunteer for Rock Tahoe. Half marathon
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Ride Leader: Jason Schoonover ()
Email: ourtahoetime@gmail.com
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Description: I need an escort to accompany the lead male runner At the Rock Tahoe half marathon. June 15 th.
Ride Date: 06/15/2024
Ride Title: Help Support the June 15th Death Ride Training Series Ride
Depart Time: 8:30 am
Meeting Place: Parking behind the Markleeville General Store
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: I am in need of 1 person to assist me with supporting the estimated 50 riders this Saturday on the Death Ride Training Series Ride to Lake Alpine. We'll set up aid on Ebbett's Pass for the riders on their way to Lake Alpine and in Hermit Valley for the riders on their return to Markleeville. There will be opportunities to ride some of the route, so bring your bike (I have a bike rack to carry 2 bikes).
We'll load up supplies in my vehicle and drive to Ebbetts Pass, where we can ride some before the first riders arrive. The slowest riders should be back through Hermit Valley by 2:30 - 3:00 pm , after which we'll pack up and return to Markleeville. Call me if you can commit to helping. Thanks, Bruce
Ride Date: 06/14/2024
Ride Title: Diamond Valley School Bike-A-Thon 8:30am-12:30pm
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Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: Diamond Valley Elementary School has a tradition of celebrating the end of the school year with a community supported bike ride and Alta Alpina supports the event.
To ensure that every student can participate, we help to make sure that all their bikes are in working order by inflating tires, lubricating chains, etc.
On the morning of the ride the CHP hosts a bike rodeo, the Alpine County Sheriff's Dept. closes Diamond Valley Road and provides SAG vehicles, and other community members host rest stops. We help out as needed including as ride-along course marshals, providing road-side assistance, and delivering encouragement to the young riders.
The event takes place on June 14. We'll be helping starting at 8:30am and the students will start riding around 9:30am. Everything is at Diamond Valley Elementary.
Ride Date: 06/12/2024
Ride Title: Diamond Valley School - Bike Fix 2pm-5pm
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Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: Diamond Valley Elementary School has a tradition of celebrating the end of the school year with a community supported bike ride and Alta Alpina supports the event.
To ensure that every student can participate, we help to make sure that all their bikes are in working order by inflating tires, lubricating chains, etc.
On the morning of the ride the CHP hosts a bike rodeo, the Alpine County Sheriff's Dept. closes Diamond Valley Road and provides SAG vehicles, and other community members host rest stops. We help out as needed including as ride-along course marshals, providing road-side assistance, and delivering encouragement to the young riders.
We'll be helping out with bikes on June 11, 12, and 13 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. The event itself takes place on June 14. We'll be helping starting at 8:30am and the students will start riding around 9:30am. Everything is at Diamond Valley Elementary.
Ride Date: 06/11/2024
Ride Title: Diamond Valley School - Bike Fix 2pm-5pm
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Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: Diamond Valley Elementary School has a tradition of celebrating the end of the school year with a community supported bike ride and Alta Alpina supports the event.
To ensure that every student can participate, we help to make sure that all their bikes are in working order by inflating tires, lubricating chains, etc.
On the morning of the ride the CHP hosts a bike rodeo, the Alpine County Sheriff's Dept. closes Diamond Valley Road and provides SAG vehicles, and other community members host rest stops. We help out as needed including as ride-along course marshals, providing road-side assistance, and delivering encouragement to the young riders.
We'll be helping out with bikes on June 11, 12, and 13 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. The event itself takes place on June 14. We'll be helping starting at 8:30am and the students will start riding around 9:30am. Everything is at Diamond Valley Elementary.
Ride Date: 06/11/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Angora Ridge, Lilly Lake, Tahoe Mtn
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Sawmill Pond parking area (just outside the gates), at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd & Sawmill Rd. https://goo.gl/maps/iQewBSDAazS21NNm8
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll ride up Mule Deer to Angora Ridge, and check out some of the awesome Lilly Lake trail. Then descend Angora Ridge and Tahoe Mtn.
(To carpool from the valley, meet at the parking area on Hwy 88, just south of Kimmerling Way, at 4:15pm)
Refuel afterwards at AleWorx at the Y.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 06/10/2024
Ride Title: Gold Lake Loop
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Mill Pond in Graeagle California
Ride Leader: Allen Forbes (775-848-4915)
Email: allen@forbes-engineering.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Yuba Pass/Gold Lakes Loop. This route climbs Yuba Pass, Gold Lakes Summit and Calpine Summit. Seasonally, there is food and or water in Sierraville, Graeagle, Calpine, and Bassetts. Although Hwys 49 and 89 can carry some traffic much of the route is quiet.. About 69 miles and 4000 feet of climbing. Please call me so I know who to keep an eye out for at the meeting point. Bring a swimsuit if you want to jump in the pond after the ride!
Ride Date: 06/09/2024
Ride Title: Yosemite is open for cyclists only this Sunday June 9th!
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Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh ()
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
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Description: Then for cars from the next day, Mon June 10th.
Don't miss this!
Ride Date: 06/08/2024
Ride Title: Monitor and Ebbetts.
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: County office parking area behind the General Store in Markleeville.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: dave_scar@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: West side of Monitor and then Ebbetts. With Ebbetts open the ride distance will be more like 55 than the previously posted 45.
Ride Date: 06/08/2024
Ride Title: Monitor Ebbetts update
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: Markleeville county parking lot behind general store
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: dave_scar@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Just letting you know after getting people started, I will drive out to the bottom of Monitor or nearby towards Ebbetts and have water and snacks to replenish yourselves, if you are worried about the temperature. Where I park is dependent on space at 89/4.
Ride Date: 06/04/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Kingsbury Stinger
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Sewer Plant Road, small pullout, 200 yards up from Hwy 50, on the left.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PF1Yh4MMMgwfHeTF6
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Kingsbury Stinger trail out-and-back, including the new lower section built largely by Chris Cherrix. We'll climb up Stinger hoping to reach the Rim Trail.
For those who know Doug O'Dell, he's invited us for a post-ride BBQ at his camp site at Nevada Beach. Bring something to drink and something to throw on the barbie - we can pick it up at the cars post-ride, and continue to the beach on our bikes.
CARPOOL: Meet bottom of Kingsbury at 4:25pm. Text me if carpooling, so I know to wait.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 06/01/2024
Ride Title: Training Series: Woodfords-Luther-Carson-Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Place: 50 Diamond Valley Rd, Markleeville, CA: Alpine County Community Development parking lot in Woodfords (same parking lot where the Diamond Valley race meets).
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: All club members welcome to join us as Alta Alpina hosts a training series for non-club members, for both our Alta Alpina Challenge and the Death Ride. We’ll ride from Woodfords up the canyon to Hope Valley, Luther Pass out-n-back, then Carson Pass, back to Hope Valley, then Blue Lakes Road out and back. With this out and back format you can join us for just part of the ride if you'd like. There will be snacks and drinks mid-ride at a rest stop as well as at the end. Also, we need people to help staff the rest stop, so please let me know if you can help with that.
Ride Date: 05/28/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Cold Ck to Monument Saddle
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: End of High Meadow Trail, off Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ixSn46GwBzn4r4TRA
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Our first ride in the Tahoe basin for this season! Reports are of very little snow up to Monument Pass so lets get it before it gets sandy. Great views up there! This is an out-and-return ride, all welcome, go at your own pace. But all should ride together at least until the bridge, it’s possible to take a wrong turn. Straight forward after that. The grade is generally good, but there are a couple of steep rocky sections that everyone will be walking up. For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury at 4:15pm to ride-share. We'll find somewhere in South Lake for a feed afterwards. Perhaps Thai on Ski Run?
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 05/21/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Kings Canyon
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Kings Canyon Road, small pullout on left, just passed Longview Way, Carson City.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hEfSki6G1PgKHMF97
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll start with riding up Kings Crack, then the new(ish) Lincoln Bypass, and hopefully up to the high point between Kings & Ash. We'll return by the same route, so don't stress if you're not keeping up, we'll all re-group on the way back down. All welcome! Probably grab a bite somewhere in Carson after the ride.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 05/19/2024
Ride Title: Annual Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Cookie Ride
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Ride Leader: Michael Bayer ()
Email: mbayer1@mindspring.com
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Description: The Cookie Ride is a casual event where trail supporters can come together for yummy cookies and social time while celebrating the very first trail section, the Mogul Bike Path. Plan your ride on the trail to arrive at Crystal Peak Park between 10:00 and 11:30. A good recovery ride after the Cyclorama on Saturday. Visit the trail website at: https://tahoepyramidtrail.org
Ride Date: 05/19/2024
Ride Title: Shoreline Ladies Ride- Corral Trail
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Main Corral Parking, on Fountain Place rd.
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen (610-850-1576)
Email: Lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8-11
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will be riding the Corral trail for our first ladies ride of the season! It will be next Sunday, May 19th.
Beginner/ Intermediate/ Advanced- All levels. Make it as difficult as you want or keep it chill!
Description: We will meet at the main Corral parking lot. We will do introductions and a briefing.Our plan is to ride from the main Corral parking lot (on fountain place road) , ride the Powerline trail (a green trail), ride up Incense Cedar trail (green trail), ride up Sidewinder (blue trail), then ride down in two different groups. We will ride down via the Sidewinder trail (blue trail) and Corral trail (black trail), to the Powerline trail and back to the car. There will be some ups and downs along the way. Also a few punchy hills and it may be sandy in spots. The way down will consist of rock gardens, table top jumps, some banked turns, and small drops. There are alternate easier routes for all features except the rock garden on upper Corral. Group 1 will ride the upper Corral trail. Group 2 will ride the Sidewinder trail.
We will take lots of pictures along the way, so wear your favorite outfit and get your game face on!
Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pigtpiJii63QzVVC9
Total estimated time and mileage: 8-11 miles 800'-1,300' elev gain/ 2-4 hours
MEET TIME: 9:00am
RIDE TIME: 9:30am
Ebikes are allowed on this trail!
Parking lot Tailgate: Once we get back to the parking lot, we plan to have a few beers/sodas, snacks, and kudos! If you would like to partake in the parking lot tailgating please BYOB/ snacks and a chair. I will have a few items but not enough for everyone. I also will have a cooler if you want to store your stuff in there beforehand.
Weather: It looks like it's going to be perfect weather!! Bring water, sunscreen, dress appropriately, and bring snacks if you need it. We will be in and out of the shade. We will plan for weather changes accordingly.
This ride is FREE!! Open to all ages and identities.
Need a bike? You may rent a bike from Shoreline for a special women's ride rate of $25 for the day. Ebikes are not part of that pricing but are rentalable and are allowed on this trail. Please reserve the bike in advance. Call the shop 775-588-8777
Please RSVP for this ride by filling out the form below.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwOZ-qC4mW0pQXtdMGcOE9eTliI2SCVR0qvrPsSuA7y0lIkg/viewform
Ride Date: 05/18/2024
Ride Title: Volunteers needed for Memorial Cyclorama and BBQ
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Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix ()
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
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Description: We're looking for volunteers to help staff our rest stop and ride start on Saturday May 18th and possibly Sunday, May 19th (in case we have to move the date back due to bad weather). I'm looking for one or two folks to help out at the rest stops on both sides of Monitor Pass in the morning (9-12pm) and afternoon (12-3:30pm) on either day. We also need one volunteer to help me get riders registered the morning of the event at Nigel's house. Call or text Chris at 928-600-1097 if you can lend a hand. Thanks!
Ride Date: 05/18/2024
Ride Title: DeathRide TrainingSeries - BothSides of Monitor plus Woodfor
Depart Time: 8:30 am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Monitor on the Topaz Side, at the highway rest stop.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 57
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This ride is an option for club members for AACC’s Cyclorama, and it’s also part of the Death Ride Training Series, which is a series of rides for non-club members training for either our Alta Alpina Challenge or the Death Ride. All club members are encouraged to join us.
We'll meet on the Topaz side of Monitor Pass, ride over the pass and all the way to Woodfords, and return the same way. We’ll use the Cyclorama rest stop on the west side of Monitor both directions, and there will be snacks and drinks back at the cars, but you should be able to get back to town in time for the BBQ too.
During the ride, as club members we're hosting the training series participants. You’re not expected to be an expert coach, just be friendly and helpful, ride with or wait for the participants that are best matched to your speed, and preferably you've ridden all parts of the route before. In particular we need someone to ride with or follow the last rider for each climb, and if we have 2 sweeps then they can each sweep one climb. Faster riders, assume you might have to slow down a bit to ride with the fastest participants, though there’s always a wide range of speeds among the participants. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Ride Date: 05/18/2024
Ride Title: Annual Memorial Cyclorama
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: Nigel and Desiree's house (406 Corie Ct, Gardnerville)
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Come join your fellow club members on Saturday, May 18th for the Annual Memorial Cyclorama and BBQ at Nigel and Desiree’s home (406 Corie Ct, Gardnerville). The weather forecast looks great, and there will be a variety of self-paced, rest-stop supported rides, from a 70 mile loop over Monitor Pass, to shorter, more casual rides throughout the valley, followed by a club hosted BBQ. The ride and BBQ are free to all members in good standing, so please renew your membership if you haven't done so yet. Check out the latest newsletter on the website for more details. See you there!
Ride Date: 05/18/2024
Ride Title: Annual Memorial Cyclorama and BBQ
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Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
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Description: Our Annual Memorial Cyclorama takes place this Saturday, May 18th. For those members who would prefer to skip the rides and join us for the BBQ, the festivities start at 230pm at Nigel and Desiree’s home (406 Corie Ct, Gardnerville). We’ll be serving burgers, snacks and drinks. There’s plenty of lawn to relax on, but please bring a chair if you’d like to sit. Parking is prohibited on Corie Ct, but limited parking is available on Foothill road. Please carpool or ride to the event if possible. RSVP your burger choice (beef, poultry or veggie) to Springcentury@altaalpina.org. See you there!
Ride Date: 05/18/2024
Ride Title: Annual Memorial Cyclorama and BBQ RSVP
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Description: Our Annual Memorial Cyclorama and BBQ takes place this Saturday, and we're forecasting nice weather for the event! If you haven't done so, please RSVP your ride and burger options (beef, poultry or veggie) to SpringCentury@altaalpina.org. Ride details are available in this month's newsletter. See you there!
Ride Date: 05/14/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Genoa Sierra Canyon
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Genoa town, Nixon St (main junction, heading towards hills).
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fHo2kqg6R97m9aD26
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Lets park right in Genoa (to provide easy post-ride access to a safety beer at the Genoa bar). Its just a couple of minutes ride from there to the Sierra Canyon trailhead, behind the cemetery. From there we'll head up Sierra Canyon. Go as far as you want, but a great target would be the lookout rock at 7500'. Or charge ahead looking for snow - its likely to be somewhere between 8000' and the top at 8500'. Bring some snacks for the Genoa bar - they're fine with us bringing in nibbles, as long as we're drinking.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 05/11/2024
Ride Title: Virginia City, The Easy Way
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: The Chocolate Nugget on Hwy 341 in Mound House off Hwy 50
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 19
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will start from the parking lot of the Chocolate Nugget and go up the truck route to Virginia City. If anyone wants, there will be a additional Lousetown loop.
Ride Date: 05/10/2024
Ride Title: East Carson and beyond
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Markleeville Sheriff Office
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35?
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Monitor and Ebbett's?
Ride Date: 05/07/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Ash Canyon
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: "Pooh Corner" end of Foothill Dr, off W Winnie Ln, Carson City.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UMoPvrzakL15W4Zy6
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ash Canyon - a Carson classic. We'll all ride together as a group until we get onto the main trail, then its out and back, without any junctions, so all can go at their own pace.
Suspect that a visit to Great Basin Brewing in Carson may be in order after this ride.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 05/05/2024
Ride Title: Training Series: Kingsbury-Luther from Woodfords via Diamond
Depart Time: 11 am
Meeting Place: Alpine County Community Development parking lot in Woodfords (same parking lot where the Diamond Valley race meets). https://goo.gl/maps/VGHoimvzGH5GAjod8
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: All club members are welcome as Alta Alpina hosts a training series for non-club members, for both our Alta Alpina Challenge and the Death Ride. We’ll dress very warmly, then ride CCW around Diamond Valley, then head north to summit Kingsbury, ride through South Lake Tahoe to Luther Pass, and return down Woodfords Canyon. There will be snacks and drinks mid-ride at rest stops as well as at the end.
For 2024 we’ve partnered with the Death Ride for this training series, in that Death Ride participants can sign up for this series when they sign up for the Death Ride, so we’re already on track to have a much bigger turnout for each ride in 2024 than past years.
Club members are encouraged to help host the training series participants. You’re not expected to be an expert coach, just be friendly and helpful and ride with or wait for the participants that are best matched to your speed. We need club members of ALL speeds, so please join us! In particular we need someone to ride with or follow the last rider for each climb, and if we have 2 sweeps then one can sweep Kingsbury, the other Luther. Faster riders, assume you might have to slow down a bit to ride with the fastest participants, though there’s always a wide range of speeds among the participants.
Please contact me if you have questions or can volunteer to ride sweep or volunteer to staff the rest stops.
Ride Date: 04/30/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Pinenuts / Pinion
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Single Tree Access on Pinenut Rd 2.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rpZyox4yxctEp6Gv7
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Great conditions this time if year for a lap around the Pinenuts & Pinion trails!
Afterwards we'll head to either the CV Country Club or Great Basin, for some refreshments.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 04/29/2024
Ride Title: Monday Night Mountain Bike
Depart Time: 5:30 PM
Meeting Place: Meet at Jack Valley Elementary School East side parking area near the storage shed and the port a potty. .
Ride Leader: Jamie Borino (775-300-1451)
Email: jlborino@outlook.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Riding Jack Valley Loop single track from the elementary school and going in a counter clockwise direction. Trail Forks indicates the trail to be a green for .5 of a mile then turn into a blue for 1.5 milers then green for 1.7 miles and then blue again for loop of approximately 6 miles.
Look for a Cement Grey Toyota Tacoma with a GFC Camper Shell and a bright Blue Pivot Switchblade mountain bike.
Ride Date: 04/29/2024
Ride Title: West Side Story
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: BlueZone/TJ Maxx parking lot, SLT at the Y.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 54
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride the west shore of Lake Tahoe from The Y to Tahoe City and back.
Ride Date: 04/28/2024
Ride Title: Woodfords to Road Closure
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Pony Express Rd near the top by the big trees.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: dave_scar@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Park near the church on Pony Express RD head at four until the road closure. Distance is dependent on where the road closure is located.
Changed date to Sunday as there is a Ham Jam training for radio license on Saturday.
Ride Date: 04/27/2024
Ride Title: Monitor/Monitor
Depart Time: 10:00 am
Meeting Place: Sheriff's parking lot in Markleeville
Ride Leader: Monica Siewertsen (9512331081)
Email: mbs0613@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ~ 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: I am planning on driving up from the east side and leaving a cooler with some water, coke and snacks at the east base to help replenish supplies. Please let me know if planning on joining so I can try to have enough supplies. This is an out and back, so join for as much or as little as the legs allow that day!?
Ride Date: 04/23/2024
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - (Escape from) Prison Hill
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Prison Hill Recreation Area and Trailhead, at the end of Koontz lane in Carson City
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JcSBQhiM7yLCpEHJ7
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Inaugural Tuesday Evening Mtn Bike ride of the year!
We'll ride up Prison Hill via the newly built Odyssey trail. A highlight of this Prison Hill ride is the cool Stegosaurus Ridge section. If you don't know what that is then you need to come!
We'll head to Great Basin Brewery in downtown Carson City for a post ride beverage debrief.
Ride Date: 04/23/2024
Ride Title: Tuesday Night Group Ride
Depart Time: 5:30 PM
Meeting Place: Bowers Mansion Parking Lot
Ride Leader: Jamie Borino (775-300-1451)
Email: jlborino@outlook.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Starting from Bowers Mansion heading South on Old US HWY 395, turn right on Franktown Rd. turn right on old 395 and ride to Lakeview Subdivision area and turn around. Depending on how everyone is feeling either stay on Old US HWY 395 North or turn onto Franktown Rd and return to Bowers Mansion.
Ride Date: 04/22/2024
Ride Title: Monday Night Mountain Bike
Depart Time: 5:30 PM
Meeting Place: Meet at Jack Valley Elementary School West side parking area near the storage shed and the port a potty next to the chain link fence.
Ride Leader: Jamie Borino (775-300-1451)
Email: jlborino@outlook.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Riding Jack Valley Loop single track from the elementary school and going in a clockwise direction. Trail Forks indicates the trail to be a green for .5 of a mile then turn into a blue for 1.5 milers then green for 1.7 miles and then blue again for loop of approximately 6 miles.
Ride Date: 04/21/2024
Ride Title: Virginia City, The Easy Way
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Chocolate Nugget on Hwy 341 off of Hwy 50 in Dayton
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will ride up the truck route to Virginia City, through town to our rest stop, there will be an optional Lousetown Loop if interested. Return via the truck route.
Let me know if plan to attend:
lynwillloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 04/20/2024
Ride Title: Spring Rider Roundup - Spooner-Kingsbury via Clear Creek
Depart Time: 10 or 10:30 am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is one option of AACC's Spring Rider Roundup (postponed from original date). Check the Ride Board for other ride postings for same day, same meeting place and start times set so we all get back to the park at roughly the same time, around 2pm, for a group picnic. The club will provide some snacks and drinks, but you may want to bring your own lunch. There should be enough different ride options that you'll find at least one will suit you. Or just show up for the picnic!
This ride: We'll climb Old Clear Creek Road, get on Hiway 50 for the rest of the climb to Spooner Summit, then go anti-clockwise down and around to Stateline and climb Kingsbury to get back to Genoa.
I'm riding with the “No Drop" group, which will start at 10am. If you prefer not to have to wait for slower riders, you can join the faster group starting at 10:30 am - but please do slow down and socialize a bit before you fly by us!
Ride Date: 04/20/2024
Ride Title: Genoa to Diamond Valley, RT
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is one option of AACC's Spring Rider Roundup. this option will go south on Foothill, south Fredericksburg, up Emigrant Trail, around Diamond Valley and return via Fredericksburg and Foothill.
There will be a group picnic afterwards. The picnic food is club snacks and drinks, plus bring-your-own lunch. Note that rain postpones the ride to next day, Sunday, and in that case we'll update the ride postings that Friday.
Ride Date: 04/20/2024
Ride Title: Genoa gto 88 and back
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Genoa City Park
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: dave_scar@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Meet at Genoa City Park, up the hill at the stop sign. Out and back on Foothill to 88.
Ride Date: 04/20/2024
Ride Title: Spring Rider Roundup - Sierra Canyon MTB
Depart Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Greg Kogut (8583367404)
Email: gkogut@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: Up to 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is one option of AACC's Spring Rider Roundup (postponed from original date). Check the Ride Board for other ride postings for same day, same meeting place and start times set so we all get back to the park at roughly the same time, around 1-2pm, for a group picnic. The club will provide some snacks and drinks, but you may want to bring your own lunch. There should be enough different ride options that you'll find at least one will suit you. Or just show up for the picnic!
This ride: We'll climb Sierra Canyon untli we hit the PCT or get tired of trudging through snow patches - whichever comes first. Then we'll turn around and maybe hit the Eagle Ridge trail on the way down. The climbing will be non-stop on the outbound leg, but it will be social pace and no-drop, with regular regroups and snacking at the more picturesque spots, and plenty of opportunity to turn around early for those wanting a shorter ride. Terrain is non-technical except for a few tight switchbacks - intermediate according to Trailforks. We should get back to the picnic by 1PM or earlier so we can get a head start vs. the roadies on the picnic.
Ride Date: 04/13/2024
Ride Title: Ride leaders needed
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Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby ()
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
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Description: Ride leaders and goodwill ambassadors are needed for the upcoming Spring
Rider Roundup on Saturday, April 13. Please contact me if you are willing to volunteer and host a ride or help out
Lyn Willoughby
lynwilloughby@att.net
or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 04/13/2024
Ride Title: Clear Creek
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: James Lee Park Trailhead
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Clear Creek it is, via James Lee Park
Ride Date: 04/11/2024
Ride Title: AACC Annual Spring Membership Party
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Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: AACC's Spring Membership Party is coming up soon! Come check out what we're up to this year, see old friends and make some new ones. Get all the details from our March Newsletter.
Where: CVIC Hall at 1604 Esmeralda Ave, Minden NV
Time: 6 - 8:30 pm
Ride Date: 04/11/2024
Ride Title: Pre-party ride to Monitor Pass
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Markleeville Sheriff's Office
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Time for some vertical
Ride Date: 04/03/2024
Ride Title: Rides and ride leaders needed
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Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby ()
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
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Description: Spring has sprung and riding season is near. Ride leaders with new ideas are encouraged to make their mark on our riding season. If you can make it, I will be hosting an event at Shoe Tree Brewing in Minden on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:00 p.m. to ferret out some ideas for this riding year. If you are unable to attend but have a ride or two that you would like to see us do, email me a description of the ride and I'll get it into the schedule.
If you plan on attending, please RSVP to:
lynwilloughby@att.net
or text to 951 642-1611.
Feel free to show up and share your ideas.
Ride Date: 03/10/2024
Ride Title: Daylight Saving Ride
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Genoa-Mormon Station
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Starting at 11:00 cause of Daylight Saving Time. Don't forget to "spring ahead."
We will head out Foothill to Fredericksburg, up Emigrant Trail to 88, left on 89, left on Diamond Valley, around Diamond Valley and return via Fredericksburg.
RSVP to:
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 03/09/2024
Ride Title: North Carson Valley Espress
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 1779 Bella Casa Dr Minden
Close to the new McDonald's
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet at 9:30 for espresso or coffee with a roll out at 10:00. Head north on 395 to Airport. North on Heybourne to Johnson, North on 395 to Sunridge. Continue on Sunridge to Mica, cross over 395 to Vista Grande, north to Jacks Valley, return via Jacks Valley which turns to Foothill to Muller. Cross over at Muller if traffic allows or maneuver around Westwood to return via Buckeye. We will regroup as needed to make sure everyone makes the turns.
RSVP to:
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 02/24/2024
Ride Title: Carson to Washoe RT
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Galaxy Theater parking lot behind Casino Fandango
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: We will head north to King St, to Longview, behind WNC to Coombs Canyon, down Lakeview and go around Washoe Lake CCW, Return will include a brief stop at Bowers Mansion.
Temperatures are on the rise for the weekend. Please RSVP to
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 01/29/2024
Ride Title: King's/Ash Canyons MTB ride
Depart Time: 1030am
Meeting Place: Corner of King St and North Ormsby Blvd, adjacent to Carson Middle School
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Monday looks like another unseasonably gorgeous day, so let's ride the King's/Ash loop via the Lincoln Bypass and splitting off at the apex for an attempt to climb the C to T trail until we hit snow. I'm planning an afternoon kayak paddle at the Skyland Beach in Zephyr Cove afterwards if anyone would like to join me. Full disclosure...I have not heard any recent trail reports, so no guarantees on how far we'll get.
We'll meet for the ride at 1030am, on pedals shortly thereafter.
Ride Date: 01/28/2024
Ride Title: Markleeville and beyond, last minute
Depart Time: 11:30ish
Meeting Place: Sheriff's parking lot, Markleeville
Ride Leader: Monica Siewertsen (9512331081)
Email: mbs0613@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35-45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Will head up towards Ebbetts until the Road Closed sign ~ 1.5 miles short of the cattle guard, back to Monitor base and up as far as the legs and snow will allow!! Very little to no traffic to bottom of Ebbetts and no traffic up Monitor. This will be an easy paced ride with regrouping. Come enjoy the warm temps and sunshine (?)
Ride Date: 01/27/2024
Ride Title: Genoa to Diamond Valley, RT
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park, intersection of Genoa Lane and Foothill/Jacks Valley
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Head south on Foothill to Fredericksburg, right turn on Fredericksburg to Emigrant Trail, up emigrant to Hwy 88, left on Hwy 89 towards Markleeville, left on Diamond Valley road and return via Fredericksburg.
Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 01/20/2024
Ride Title: Prison Hill MTB
Depart Time: 1245pm
Meeting Place: Prison Hill recreation and Trailhead, at the end of Koontz road in Carson City
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Looks to be a reasonavly warm (for January) and dry day to mtn bike on Saturday, so let's ride the North Point Loop and possibly extend into Dead Truck Canyon. Meet at the trailhead at 1230pm to be pedaling by 1245pm.
Ride Date: 01/01/2024
Ride Title: New Year's ride to TRP
Depart Time: 11
Meeting Place: Jethros at 11. Leaving from my house at 10.45. 3F at 11.20.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Via DV
Ride Date: 12/29/2023
Ride Title: Clear Creek MTB to the Knob and beyond.,,
Depart Time: 1235pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Trailhead, on Jacks Valkey Road
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Looks like the last nice day for mountain biking in the valley for awhile, so let’s ride up Clear Creek Trail as far as we can (at least to the knob, possibly up to the bridge).
If we have to cut the ride short, we can extend at the end and ride some of the Lower Clear Creek Trail.
Plan on arriving at the trailhead at 1230pm.
Ride Date: 12/16/2023
Ride Title: Ice House Road to Union Valley Dam and maybe more
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: Ice House Road off of Highway 50, about .5 mile up, BIG dirt pullout on the left.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rwq7gtQXH1YnBX35A
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We're going to ride Ice House Rd out to a Union Valley Dam via Peavine Ridge Rd and forest service roads. All roads are paved and plowed, mostly in the forest, with occasional fabulous views of the Crystal Range. We'll start around 3300 ft elevation and the dam is around 5000 ft elevation, so shouldn't be terribly cold for December - but still, it's December. If that's not enough riding we have options to add on, maybe climbing out to Big Hill Lookout at 6000 ft. If you don't want the add-ons I'll make sure you know the way back to the start, which won't be too hard as long as you stay on pavement.
Ride Date: 12/10/2023
Ride Title: Virginia City
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Governor's Fields, Carson City NV, at Roop and Evalyn
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 42
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's ride from Governor's Fields (restrooms available), along some nice bike paths to Carson River and Deer Run Roads, out to Hiway 50 and up to Virginia City via the truck route. If daylight and temperatures allow we could add a little more on, but join me for as much or as little as you like.
Ride Date: 12/05/2023
Ride Title: Monitor Pass in December- Why Not?
Depart Time: 10:30 am
Meeting Place: Parking Lot at Court House/Sheriff's Office
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 28
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: This will be a self-directed ride to Monitor Pass, taking advantage of the predicted 50 degree start and nearly 50 degree summit temps by the time I get there! Celebrate our warm weather and snow-free roadway in December. RSVP please if you plan to be there. And this way I can tell you if for some reason I will not be there.
Ride Date: 12/04/2023
Ride Title: Mt. Siegel Hike
Depart Time: 9:20
Meeting Place: We are going to explore the Pinenuts and Mt. Siegel via Lone Pine Canyon Rd.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: bring dogs if ya' get 'em.
Ride Date: 11/27/2023
Ride Title: AACC Annual Club Dinner and Meeting
Depart Time: 6:00 pm
Meeting Place: Jethro's Oven & Grill, 1281 Kimmerling Rd., #A3, Gardnerville?and by ZOOM.
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
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Description: To all AACC Members:
Our Annual Membership Meeting and BBQ Dinner is on Monday, November 27, 2023, 6:00pm at Jethro’s Oven & Grill, 1281 Kimmerling Rd., #A3, Gardnerville?and by ZOOM.
Mark your calendars now and RSVP by November 13th at Noon - FallDinnerParty@AltaAlpina.org
The event is open to all 2023 members in good standing. ?If you have a family club membership, please list the names of all who will be attending when you RSVP along with the preference for in person or zoom call for each person. If you would like to upgrade to a family membership and add people please contact Allen Forbes, our membership coordinator, at membership@altaalpina.org.
This is the club’s annual meeting and of?cers for 2024 will be elected (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Weekend Ride Coordinator, Membership Coordinator, Race Director). We’ll also be appointing the other board members for 2024—the of?cials that coordinate all of our special projects and events. We’re looking for a new Weekend Ride Coordinator. If you haven’t yet taken your turn as a board member, this is the time to join! Contact me (president@altaalpina.org) with questions.
At Jethro’s, doors will open at 6:00pm for social time to catch up with friends. The formal part of the evening will begin at 6:30pm with elections so everyone participating by Zoom should plan to join the call between 6:00pm and 6:30pm.
The formal meeting will be followed by dinner for those present at Jethro’s and there will be additional presentations and announcements which can be watched from in the hall and on Zoom.
Jethro’s needs to know how many people will be attending by November 17 so please RSVP now:?FallDinnerParty@AltaAlpina.org.
All attendees can buy a vintage Club Jersey or shorts- all items are just $25. The complete inventory (www.altaalpina.org/clubkit/index.html) will be available, so bring your spare cash and leave with clothing for you or a friend/family member.
Ride Date: 11/05/2023
Ride Title: Carson to Bowers around Washoe
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Long Ranch Park (corner of Longview and Bristol) Carson City
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will ride out Longview to the bike trail, the back side of Western Nevada College, to Coombs Canyon, through Franktown to Bowers Mansion for a quick pit stop. A clockwise circumnavigation of Washoe Lake and return. High winds will cancel.
Please RSVP so I can update you if the ride will be cancelled.
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 10/31/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Genoa Eagle Ridge Trail
Depart Time: 3pm
Meeting Place: Eagle Ridge Trailhead, just North of Genoa
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Let's head to Genoa this Halloween and ride the Sierra Canyon Trail for our last Tuesday Night Ride of the season! We'll pedal up the Eagle Ridge / Discovery Trail and hang a right on Sierra Canyon Trail in an attempt to make the waterfall before our turn-around time. Since this is an out-and-back, feel free to go as far (or little) as you like. This is a non-technical trail, but is a steady climb, so you'll get a great work-out in. Be sure and grab a headlamp and an extra layer just in case we get caught out after dark. Since the days are getting shorter, we'll get an early start for this one, so plan on meeting at the Eagle Ridge Trailhead behind the water tank off Eagle Ridge Rd at 3pm. Bring along any snacks and bites you'd like to eat post-ride and we'll head to Genoa Bar afterwards where we can exchange spooky and tall tales of our past rides this season!
Ride Date: 10/29/2023
Ride Title: 3F to TRP
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: 3F-Corner of Fairview, Fredericksburg and Foothill
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (9516421611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Break out the tights and long fingered gloves. A later start so it has a chance to warm up a little. Standard ride-south on Fredericksburg to Emigrant Trail, south toward Markleeville, turn around at Turtle Rock Park and return via Diamond Valley.
Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 10/24/2023
Ride Title: Ash Canyon Mt Bike Ride
Depart Time: 4:00 PM
Meeting Place: End of Foothill Rd off of W Winnie Ln
Ride Leader: Jim Wire (530-314-9008)
Email: jim@hotwiretotahoe.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
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Description: Yes, the Tuesday Night Rides continue! With shorter days, we need to get an earlier start. This is a ride for all levels. Because this is an out and back ride, you may turn around at anytime. Afterwards meet at the Great Basin Brewing Company for refreshments. See you there!
Ride Date: 10/21/2023
Ride Title: Luther/Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes parking lot off of Hwy 88 and Blue Lakes Rd
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (9516421611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Head north/east on Hwy 88 to north on Hwy 89 to Luther Pass. Turn a round and return to parking lot and shed any excess clothing. Head out to the end of Blue Lakes and return.
Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 10/17/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Spooner to the Bench
Depart Time: 4pm
Meeting Place: Tahoe Rim Trail parking lot on Spooner Summit, South side
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is one of the less technical singletrack trails at Tahoe. It does climb relentlessly, but that's what provides the great views of Tahoe. This is our 3rd to last ride before Daylight Saving Time ends and the weather should be super pleasant, so if you've been wanting to make these rides, come on this one. We should have plenty of time for the ride, but do bring a headlight, just in case.
Ride Date: 10/15/2023
Ride Title: Fall Color along the Carson River and Monitor Pass
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Sheriffs office parking lot behind the general store in Markleeville.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25 or 42
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's take in the aspens out Markleeville way. We'll ride out along the Carson River toward Ebbetts, but turn around at the cattle grate before it gets steep. If you're looking for a ride with minimal climbing, please just join us for this first part and the ride along the river should be beautiful. After turning back, those of us who want will turn right and ride up Monitor Pass to see the bright yellow aspen trees at the top.
Ride Date: 10/14/2023
Ride Title: Corral Trail Night Ride- MTB or Volunteer
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Ride Leader: Lani Raspen ()
Email: lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
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Description: Do you enjoy mountain biking, poker, drinking, and wearing costumes?! Then join in on the most exciting event of the year! THE CORRAL TRAIL NIGHT RIDE, brought to you by TAMBA ... Oh, and did I mention it is at night!? What could go wrong?!
The event starts at 5:30pm at the corral trail parking lot. We will ride up the Corral trail road. You can ride just the Corral trail or you may choose to ride up to Armstrong Connector....Keep in mind there is an amazing party at the halfway point (probably the best party of the night, sponsored by Shoreline-Tahoe). Then we will ride down to the bottom where South Lake Brewing will be sponsoring the end party activities and raffles. It will be a “poker ride” as well, meaning there will be healthy competition to see who can make the best poker hand after collecting cards at each of the stops along the ride. Costumes are STRONGLY encouraged! Dust off your head lamps because you'll want some sort of lights to ride downhill. The trail down will be partially lit ( and not just from the alcohol in your system). It will be a great time!
The event is FREE for Tahoe Area Mountain Bike association members, if you are not a member you can join for $20. Follow the link above for more info.
All ages are welcome. There will be kid appropriate food and activities as well.
If you would like to participate but not ride, then you can volunteer! Text or call for more info about volunteering.
If you have any other questions you are welcome to call or text me; Lani 610-850-1576
Don't miss out!!
Ride Date: 10/11/2023
Ride Title: First Aid for Unconscious Persons
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Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner ()
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
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Description: FYI- a good reminder for all of us if we are involved in a situation with an unconscious person
Ride Date: 10/10/2023
Ride Title: Tues Eve MTB: Upper Clear Creek to Spooner and Maybe Beyond
Depart Time: 4pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Connector Trailhead, on the Golf Club Dr exit off Hiway 50 on the Carson City side.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1HRr8bjd1usYRErd7
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is mostly sweet, smooth, swooshy singletrack, so if the typical technical-ness of the Tuesday MTB rides bother you, please join us for this ride. We hope to climb all the way up to Spooner Summit on Upper Clear Creek Trail, and if daylight allows continue on up the Tahoe Rim Trail a bit. It's an out-n-back, so you can turn around wherever you like. Bring a headlight if you've got one, just in case.
Ride Date: 10/10/2023
Ride Title: Lake Tahoe Basin Mgmt. Unit Basin Wide Trails Analysis
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Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner ()
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
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Description: Comment Period Opens for
Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project
The USDA Forest Service, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has released the DRAFT Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Basin Wide Trails Analysis Project that proposes building new trails and potentially decommissioning some existing trails. The analysis also looks at opening more Tahoe area trails to Class 1 e-MTB use.
The Draft EA proposes constructing 25 miles of NEW multi-use (singletrack!) trail and opening 106 miles of existing trail around the basin to class-1 e-bikes. In addition, it includes many maintenance projects that will upgrade segments to be more sustainable, improve stream crossings, and upgrade trailheads and signage.
See the links to the USFS Press Release, the Environmental Assessment document, and the Project home page with a link to the form for submitting public comments
Ride Date: 10/08/2023
Ride Title: Leon's Birthday ride
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Bowers Mansion Regional Park
4005 Bowers Mansion Rd, New Washoe City, NV
Ph. 7758490201
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: We meet at 9:30 in the parking lot.
We ride around the lake once or twice.
End the ride in the parking lot.
Join Patricia and I for a delicious lunch and celebrate my 86th Birthday.
No gift.
Jokes and stories are welcome
PLEASE, PLEASE, RSVP if you are planning to join us..
e.bike and non bike riders are welcome
Ride Date: 10/07/2023
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: 8:30 at Lampe Park to carpool 9:15 at CG Bar in Wellington for pictures and roll out at 9:30 Please park on the outside edge of the parking lot.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: dave_scar@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 88/41
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Wellington to Bridgeport over Sweetwater Summit and back. Rest stop at top of Sweetwater Pass. Full Details are in the September Newsletter. Bring money for Bridgeport and drinks at the finish. Club will buy the pizzas at CG Bar, individuals are responsible for their drinks.
If weather is sketchy a decision will be made Friday evening on whether to postpone. First choice would be to move it to Sunday, if weather looks good that day. Second choice Saturday October 14th. If you have questions call, text, or email me. Also, If you only want to ride the front side of Sweetwater, you can start whenever you want. Try to time it so you finish with those riding the whole distance.
Ride Date: 10/05/2023
Ride Title: RSVP For Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: 10:00 PM
Meeting Place: Please RSVP by ten PM Thursday October 5th for the ride. email address to rsvp is davescar30@gmail.com
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: dave_scar@hotmail.com
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Description: Please rsvp for the ride so that we can determine the amount of supplies needed for the Sweetwater Summit rest stop.
Ride Date: 09/30/2023
Ride Title: Packsaddle Pass- cancelled
Depart Time: 8:15 am
Meeting Place: Jct. of South Upper Truckee Rd and Old Meyers Grade in Meyers.
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 74+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Cancelling ride due to weather, as the forecast has changed with an 80-90% chance of rain/snow showers both Saturday and Sunday. But maybe the poor weather this coming weekend means great weather for the Fall Century the following weekend! Find a dry location and enjoy the weekend.
Ride Date: 09/26/2023
Ride Title: Daggott Loop Mt Bike Ride
Depart Time: 4:30 PM
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd off of Kingsbury Grade
Ride Leader: Jim Wire (530-314-9008)
Email: jim@hotwiretotahoe.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 6-7
Pace: Hard
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Description: With the shorter days, getting upper mountain rides is becoming more challenging. Join us Tuesday night & take advantage of it while you still can! Meet at Buchanan Rd Parking area at 4:20PM & ride by 4:30PM. We'll follow the TRT (Tahoe Rim Tr) to the Andria parking lot. From there we'll get on the Daggett Loop and back to the TRT. There some short technical sections but the views are worth it. Mileage is approximately 6-7 miles. There is a shorter route as well. For those that are thirsty and hungry, we will meet at the Fox & Hound Tavern on Tramway. Sell ya all there!
Ride Date: 09/25/2023
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Luther Loop
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury on the Carson Valley side.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: I'm doing the whole loop, Kingsbury - Pioneer Trail through South Lake Tahoe - South Upper Truckee - Luther - Woodfords Canyon, then return to start. Join me for all or part. If anyone wants to join up with me in the SLT area as I ride through, contact me and we'll arrange it.
Ride Date: 09/24/2023
Ride Title: Biz Johnson Trail to Westwood
Depart Time: 10:30 AM.
Meeting Place: Biz Johnson Trailhead parking lot. Richmond Rd.-N. Railroad Ave.-S. Weatherlow St. Susanville, CA.
Ride Leader: Anthony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 61
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This rails to trails mixed ride is a classic. The grades are 1-2% and the trail condition is generally graded to moderate condition. A road bike with 32 mm cross tires is suitable, although you should ride it with a gravel or mountain bike and enjoy the downhills a bit more. Bring a headlight as there are two tunnel sections to ride through that are very tough to see without lights. Once at the westward trail end, the ride continues about 6 miles on pavement to Westwood where we will stop at the Blue Ox for lunch and water. 4:40 ride time. After ride we will meet for Pizza in Susanville. There is camping available at Goumaz (mid trail) or at Eagle Lake. Its 120 miles from Jack's Valley Rd. and Highway 395 to the start or 2 hrs, to plan for drive time.
Ride Date: 09/22/2023
Ride Title: Shoreline Women's Skills Clinic
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Ride Leader: Lani Raspen ()
Email: lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
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Description: Ladies!
Join us Friday, September 22nd we will be hosting a FREE basic women's skills clinic!
A Singletrack Mind is very generously donating their time to coach a beginner/ intermediate mountain bike workshop!
This is a BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE clinic.
Clinic Description:
We will be hosting the clinic this year at the Bijou Bike Park! The Bijou Bike park offers pump tracks, loop trails, dirt jumps, log rides, bmx race track and more!
This year there will be two clinic sessions.
Session 1 is 12-3pm
Session 2 is 4-7pm
Please signup for one of these sessions using the sign-up link above.
Singletrack will break you off into a couple of different groups within each session (depending upon skill level). They will work on refining basic skills and introducing new skills to advance your riding ability on trails. We will end at the parking lot where we will have our tent set up for beers and cheers. If you are able to and would like to bring a shareable item. We will have a large cooler that can hold some of your items until we finish.
Singetrack Mind is doing this for FREE as a community effort to bring more women riders together. We are suggesting a donation to cover their time and expenses. We suggest donating $25pp. You can either provide cash or Venmo at the end of your session. If you are having financial trouble and can't afford to donate, please by all means join us anyways!
If you would like to expand your skills even further...consider joining one of the Singletrack Mind in depth clinics. You can get more info by going to this website https://asingletrackmind.com
Total clinic time: 3 hours with pictures each session
FIRST SESSION: 12:00pm-3:00pm
SECOND SESSION: 4:00pm-7:00pm
*Please get to your session 30 mins early*
Parking: There is plenty of parking in the lot for the park.
Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, a HELMET, and any protective gear you may need.
Weather can change our plans at any point. We will keep you updated if plans change. For those of you that would like to demo a bike, Shoreline is offering bicycles for rent for $15 (this rate is only for this clinic). Also, Shoreline offers a 10% off discount for all Shoreline Women's riders. We don't have a lot of stock on demo bikes so reserve your bike in advance. You can reserve by calling the shop 775-588-8777. All ages are welcome as long as they are capable of doing the clinic. Please email lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com or text Lani: 610-850-1576 for updates.
If you are interested in this ride you MUST SIGN UP using this link. There is limited space in each session. Please sign-up ASAP! We will only be emailing the final details to those that sign up for a session.
Hope to see you there!!
Ride Date: 09/19/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Armstrong Pass and Corral Trail
Depart Time: 415pm
Meeting Place: Corral Trail Parking Lot on Fountain Place Road, off of Pioneer Trial. Google Map these coordinates:
38.8721453809682, -119.98229662690235
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Let's ride up towards the top of Armstrong Pass from the Corral parking lot this week, and get as far as we can, daylight permitting. We'll decide at the start if we want to ride all the way up Fountain Place Road to the start of the Armstrong Pass Trail, or divert to the singletrack and climb Armstrong Connector instead. Armstrong Pass Trail is a sustained moderate climb with some technical bits thrown in to keep things interesting. The downhill portion is fun, flowy and fast. We'll drop down Armstrong Connector and finally onto Corral Trail. Both sections feature some technical portions as well as sweeping banked turns, optional tabletop jumps, and great views to boot! Since the days are getting shorter and cooler, remember to bring your headlamps and an extra layer. Let's plan on meeting at 4pm to be on pedals at 415pm. We'll finish with a post-ride victory meal somewhere in Meyers.
Ride Date: 09/17/2023
Ride Title: 3F to Markleeville
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 3F-Intersection of Fairview, Foothill and Fredericksberg
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Hopefully, we can celebrate an American victory in a Grand Tour today. We will ride south on Fredericksberg, up Emigrant Trail, then on to Markleeville. We will return via Diamond Valley and back to Fredericksberg.
Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 09/16/2023
Ride Title: Third Highway Cleanup
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is third and final 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!
Ride Date: 09/12/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Xmas Valley Redux
Depart Time: 430pm
Meeting Place: The south end of South Upper Truckee Rd, near the bridge, at the Christmas Valley Trailhead (https://goo.gl/maps/XnnWpfhaBRQvkdoN7).
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's finish the ride we started last Tuesday, but get pedaling a little earlier due to the earlier sunset. We'll shoot for a 420pm meetup, and pedaling by 430pm. Bring your favorite grill items/snacks and beverages for a tailgate BBQ afterwards. Here's Nigel's post from last week:
"Let's ride up Christmas Valley Trail to Round Lake with a side trip to Lake Dardanelles, and check out a couple of fun new segments that TAMBA added last season. Expect some challenging rocky sections on the way up, but since this is an out-and-back ride, feel free to go at your own pace and do-over as many of the tough bits as you like. The days are getting shorter, so don't forget your headlamp and a warm layer for afterwards."
Ride Date: 09/10/2023
Ride Title: Wrights Lake Road and Union Valley Reservoir Loop
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: Pullout off of Wrights Lake road, just a couple hundred feet off of Highway 50. https://goo.gl/maps/JeW2iZWqfojGtooN8
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a lollipop route where we take Wrights Lake Rd to Ice House Road, then a CCW loop around Union Valley Reservoir and back to Wrights Lake Rd. The roads are mostly very lightly travelled. It's nice to take the bike paths along the east side of the reservoir - it slows down the ride, but keeps us away from the large pickups pulling boats. The newly paved part around the west side of Union Valley Rez is narrow and had almost no cars when I was on it - sweet!
Water/restrooms at mile ~18 at the Crystal Basin Info Center, and again at Ice House Rez around mile 50. There are other campgrounds along the way too.
On the return to the cars, there's an optional out and back to Wrights Lake, which adds a few miles and 400 feet of climbing, depending on if the group wants to.
SHORTER OPTION: If someone wants to park and meet us near the Ice House Road, for a nice ~40 mile loop, please contact me and we can work out the logistics and post that ride too.
Note: The URL below includes some extra route finding which we won't do.
Ride Date: 09/05/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Xmas Valley
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: The south end of South Upper Truckee Rd, near the bridge, at the Christmas Valley Trailhead (https://goo.gl/maps/XnnWpfhaBRQvkdoN7).
For carpooling from Carson Valley, meet Hwy88/Kimmerling at 4:15pm
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's ride up Christmas Valley Trail to Round Lake with a side trip to Lake Dardanelles, and check out a couple of fun new segments that TAMBA added last season. Expect some challenging rocky sections on the way up, but since this is an out-and-back ride, feel free to go at your own pace and do-over as many of the tough bits as you like.
We'll finish the ride back at the trailhead with a post-ride feed, so grab your favorite beverages/snacks and something to toss on the grill.
The days are getting shorter, so don't forget your headlamp and a warm layer for afterwards. Let's shoot for a 4:50pm meetup to be on the trail by 5pm to take advantage of the light.
Ride Date: 09/04/2023
Ride Title: Lake Davis-Gold Country Loop
Depart Time: 9:30 AM
Meeting Place: Grasshopper Campground Grizzly Rd.-Beckwourth-Taylorsville Rd. Main lot by the showers-vault toilets.
Ride Leader: Anthony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 77/63/46
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride was a success in 2018 so let's bring it back with camping at the Lake over Labor Day weekend Saturday and Sunday nights. Light traffic on LD Sunday.
The main ride of 77 miles heads down from Lake Davis on Grizzly Rd and briefly on Hwy 70 then A23 west across the valley to Calpine Post Office-park for the first water stop. The route heads south a bit on 89 then right on 49 up and over Yuba Pass (1) and down to Bassetts for the second stop (deli and grill). The route heads north on Gold Lakes Rd. (pass 2) to the summit and down the long descent into Graeagle for stop 3 (food and water). The route will travel south on 89 a few miles then left on A15 up the canyon past the Nakoma Resort (Pass 3) to Portola. The 4th stop will be at the town park (water), food is available in Portola. The ride concludes up the long climb of Lake Davis Rd. (pass 4) back to the campground.
Option 2 starts and ends in Portola at 63 miles. Be ready to join the main ride at Hwy 70 and A23 at 9:45 AM. Skips the Lake Davis climb.
Option 3 starts and ends at Calpine and links Graeagle to Calpine on 89 south over Whitehawk summit. Be ready to join the ride at 10:50 AM. 46 miles.
Camping reservations at Grasshopper Flats & Grizzly campground are now available.
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232830?tab=campsites
https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232833
After the ride we will have club refreshments and a charcoal brikette fire ring grill for barbecue. Bring your own entre food, there will be coolers to keep it to the end of ride.
I have booked at Grasshopper Flats which is closer to the public showers. There are also quite a few first come first serve campsites available as well. Text or call me if you have any questions or game day communication 775-857-8716. The weather will be cooler with valley highs in the 60’s so dress accordingly.
Ride Date: 08/29/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Toads Backside
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, near Luther Pass. https://goo.gl/maps/VS31Qx6M2yV6agg98
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll head north on the TRT, climbing towards the turnoff to Toads. But no, we won't dive down it, instead we'll carry on up TRT as far as time allows. The pace will be moderate, there's no hurry, time to have another go at that technical section you nearly cleared.
Then a ripping descent back to the tailgate trailhead GRILL. Bring something to munch & to slurp.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 08/26/2023
Ride Title: Flume Trail - Snapdragon - Sunflower MTB Loop
Depart Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Place: Spooner State Park. I'll be parked inside the park, on the left at the split assuming there's space there. Entrance fee is $10 for NV residents, $15 for non-NV. If you park outside and ride in there's still some nominal fee so bring some cash.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 24
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Join us for an iconic Tahoe MTB ride, with spectacular views of the lake from the Flume trail. If you don't want all of the climbing this ride has to offer, you can U-turn at the north end of the Flume Trail and get all the same great views again but backwards. The rest of us will make a mostly-singletrack loop on the east side of the ridge, down Snapdragon Trail and up Sunflower Singletrack. By Tahoe standards the trails aren't too technical, but some parts of the flat Flume trail do traverse a pretty steep mountainside, so the edge of those parts of the trail drop off impressively toward Tahoe - hence the amazing views!
Ride Date: 08/26/2023
Ride Title: Luther Twice and Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes parking lot off of Hwy 88 and Blue Lakes Rd
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30 or 55
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will leave from the parking lot, turn right on Hwy 88 to Hwy 89. Hwy 89 north to Luther Pass, down Luther pass towards Meyers. Go around the roundabout and return. We could return via Upper Truckee if anyone has info on the condition of the road. Replenish water at Blue Lakes parking lot and continue up and back on Blue Lakes road.
Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 08/22/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Tahoe Mtn, Angora Ridge, Lilly Lake
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Sawmill Pond parking area (just outside the gates), at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd & Sawmill Rd. (To carpool from the valley, meet at the parking area on Hwy 88, just south of Kimmerling Way, at 4:15pm)
https://goo.gl/maps/iQewBSDAazS21NNm8
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll ride up Mule Deer to Angora Ridge, and check out some of the awesome new Lilly Lake trail. Then descend Angora Ridge and Tahoe Mtn. Refuel afterwards at AleWorx at the Y.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 08/19/2023
Ride Title: Quincy to Laporte
Depart Time: 10:00 AM.
Meeting Place: Quincy LaPorte Rd. and Highway 89. There is limited parking there, more just north in Quincy a block or two to the North. Google measures this as 113 miles north from Jack's Valley Rd. and Hwy 395 via I580/395 or 2 hours drive time-for planning.
Ride Leader: Anthony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: The LaPorte Rd is very lightly traveled by cars. You may see 20 cars all day even on the weekend. The key challenge is Laporte Climb #3, just after Nelson Creek, climbing 3.5 miles at 10%. Scenic beauty in healthy and burn-recovery forests. I will arrange sag at the top of the climb and along the way. If its hot this one can be hard, but the beauty and quiet roads are worth the drive up for the day. Please RSVP for this one. Ride time 4:15.
Ride Date: 08/15/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Buchanan to The Bench
Depart Time: 4:30 pm
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd (on the Tahoe side of Kingsbury Grade)
https://goo.gl/maps/rr3NP2tMwBHXFM5d7
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This week, that Tahoe classic "The Bench". With a little extra spice, by starting at Buchanan Rd. If anyone finds that too much of a good thing, you're welcome to start at North Benjamin instead, and we'll see you on the trail.
Post-ride refreshments will be served at the Fox & Hound. So no need to think of snacks to bring, for once.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 08/08/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Kirkwood Thunder Mtn Loop
Depart Time: 4:30 pm
Meeting Place: Go passed Kirkwood on Hwy 88, at Carson Spur go passed the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, continue 2.1 miles to where an old road branches off to the right. Got that? 2.1 miles. Park here. i.e. here: https://goo.gl/maps/Gxgjmwp3znaiKj6B7
To CARPOOL from Minden: Meet on Hwy88 pullout, just south of Kimmerling, 3:40pm.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Thunder Mountain loop near Kirkwood! You could start this ride from the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, but then you'd have to finish with a climb up from near Silver Lake. So we think it's better to drive on a couple of miles so the ride finishes with the thunderous downhill.
Route: we'll ride up the old road where we park. This turns into the Castle Rock Trail. Cross Hwy 88 at the Thunder Mtn Trailhead and head up Thunder Mtn Trail. This is a pretty solid climb, a couple of sections everyone will walk. But enjoy the great views over Kirkwood, and at the 9300ft high point you'll ride through the palm of glove rock. Photo Opp!
Then thunder down the Thunder Mtn Downhill back to Hwy 88.
This is a lengthy ride, so bring a headlamp and enough food & clothes, just in case.
There's a risk that we'll be turned back by excessive snow patches near the top. No probs, descending the way we climbed will still be great. And we can't delay this big ride any longer, the days will be shortening...
Bring something to cook on the tailgate grill afterwards :-) (plus long pants in case of mozzies)
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 08/06/2023
Ride Title: Shoreline Women's Flume Trail Ride!
Depart Time: 10:00 am
Meeting Place: We will meet at Spooner Lake State Park at 9:30am.
Ride Leader: Lani Raspen (6108501576)
Email: Lani.shorelinetahoe@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Ladies, join us for a ride on the Flume trail!
It starts out on the North Canyon forest service dirt road. North Canyon road will be primarily uphill and will make up the bulk of our elevation gain. It is a 4 mile climb. We will all ride together for most of the ride. At the end of the climb there is a half mile ascent that is very steep and sandy. Then we will descend down to Marlette lake. We will make a hard left at the end of the descent and ride very slightly uphill on a wide trail along the lake shore for about 1 mile. We will turn left again at Marlette lake dam, cross a bridge, and ride a double track trail. The double track trail is the Incline Flume trail which is about 4.5 miles. It is flat and on the cliffside of the mountain.The cliff side is steep. Then we will turn around and go back the same way. We will follow the trail and stop multiple times for pictures, food/water, and views. It is about 20 miles total round trip.
We will be parking at Spooner Lake state park. It is $10 to park there. They have a bathroom and a decent amount of spots. You may also park across the street, however you will have to pay $2 to get into the park.
Or if you're int he South Lake area.. use the Shoreline shuttle in which case the $2 fee will apply as well.
The Shoreline shuttle: If you would like to take the shuttle from the shop. It is $20 round trip. We will be meeting at the shop at 8:30. There are 10 spots. Please reserve your spot ahead of time.
You may also carpool with each other!
Please bring water, electrolytes, snacks, and any other supplies you may need. We will have a pump and some tools. All ages welcome!
Ebikes are allowed on this trail!
If you are interested in this ride please SIGN UP using the link.
Ride Date: 08/06/2023
Ride Title: Markleeville from 3F
Depart Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 3F-Intersection of Foothill, Fredericksberg and Fairview.
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Ride out Fredericksberg, climb Emigrant, Hwy 89 to Markleeville, return via Diamond Valley to Fredericksberg.
Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 08/05/2023
Ride Title: Monitor-Straight Forward
Depart Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Sheriff's station in Markleeville.
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 28 or 36
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Simple ride, hard to get lost, easy to get out of breath. Ride south out of Markleeville, turn left at sign to Monitor Pass. Take a picture at the monument at top, turn around and return. If Monitor is closed, then we will climb Ebbetts. Post ride cool down at Cutthroat if desired.
Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 08/01/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - TRT & Marlette Flume Loop
Depart Time: 4:30 pm
Meeting Place: Spooner summit, at the boat check (and winter snow play) area, near the Hwy 50 & Hwy 28 junction. Turn right once you are off the main road.
Optionally you can pay to drive into the actual Spooner Lake State Park, we'll pick you up as we bike passed.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 22
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This one of our rides with the greatest views! And a cool descent along the TRT to Tunnel Creek. Then return via the famous Flume trail. This is a long ride, so arrive to leave promptly at 4:30pm, and bring a small headlight in case of mechanical holdups etc.
If that doesn't sound like you, there is a shorter option: Out and return on the Flume. Still beaut.
Tailgate GRILL afterwards. Bring drinks an food to grill etc. And long pants in case of mozzies!
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 08/01/2023
Ride Title: Leon's photoshoot
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Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby ()
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
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Description: The Wall Street Journal is doing an article on Leon. They will also be doing a photo shoot. If you can, show up at 1:00 tomorrow (Tuesday, Aug 1) in your Alta Alpina jersey. At the government buildings at the intersection of Hwy 89 and Diamond Valley.
Ride Date: 07/30/2023
Ride Title: Boca to Cisco Grove
Depart Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: Historic Boca Townsite, which is a dirt parking lot (right turn right after the railroad tracks off of Stampede Meadows Rd, about 1/3 of a mile north of I80 at the Hirschdale Rd. exit.
Ride Leader: Anthony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Nevada County has confirmed Donner Pass will remain closed until Labor Day weekend for rock wall instability, the alternate route will be used.
The alternate route is to go north on Stampede Rd to the dam out to Dog Valley Rd-Hobart Mills to Hwy 89. From there up Alder Creek-Ski Slope-Northwoods back to Donner Pass Rd. A CW lap of Donner Lake and W/E River to the Legacy Trail. The ride would go up at the Truckee Sports Park-Joerger, cross 267 at Old Brockway, then south on the new Martis bike Trail to Castle Peak lots at NorthStar and up Highlands Dr. to the Ritz Carlton then back to Legacy Trail-Hirshdale Dr. to the car. Same elevation and Milage. Same start location and 9:00 start time. Most if the ride is in good shape. There is some chip seal and pot hole areas on Dog Valley Rd after the boat ramps and some large cracks on Ski Slope to descend over. Maybe bring heavier duty all-road wheels if you have them. The ride climbs and mileage can be shortened through Tahoe Donner and NorthStar if you want an easier experience.
West of that was bit rough but mostly fair pavement last summer. Ride time 4:45.
Ride Date: 07/30/2023
Ride Title: Virginia City, the easy way
Depart Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Chocolate Nugget parking in Mound House off of Hwy 50
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will start from the parking lot and ride up the truck route to Virginia City. There will be an optional Lousetown loop and then return.
Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611.
Ride Date: 07/27/2023
Ride Title: Douglas County Trails Plan Workshop - TODAY!
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Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: Douglas County residents, or anyone that spends time in Douglas County: the county is taking public comment on their long term Trails Plan, which includes everything from singletrack trails to bike lanes to fully separated paved multi-use paths. Today's workshop is open format, so just drop by any time from 3 to 6 pm, at Douglas County Community and Senior Center 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV. County staff will be there to explain the proposed new routes, and to take your opinions and ideas. Please show up and represent the cycling community!
Ride Date: 07/25/2023
Ride Title: Public Workshop- Douglas County Trails Plan
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Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner ()
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
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Description: Provide your input on the update to the Douglas County Comprehensive Trails Plan- for hiking, biking, and others. Or take the survey online- see the event URL.
Public Workshops on:
1) July 25th - 11 am - 1 pm @ Kahle Community Center; 236 Kingsbury Grade, Stateline NV
2) July 25th - 4 pm - 6 pm @ Indian Hills GID District Office; 3394 James Lee Park Rd., Carson City, NV
Ride Date: 07/25/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Star Lake
Depart Time: 4:30 pm
Meeting Place: Stagecoach parking lot.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Star Lake is clear of snow! Let's get there quick, before the days start shortening. It's a long ride south on the TRT with a few technical sections, so if you are concerned about getting all the way, feel free to start earlier. And remember - no need to go all the way to Star Lake. Monument Saddle is cool too!
Fox & Hound afterwards to recuperate!
Ride Date: 07/23/2023
Ride Title: Second Highway Cleanup
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is our second of three highway cleanups. 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! Please bring your own gloves.
Ride Date: 07/23/2023
Ride Title: Post-Hiway-Cleanup Ride
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park, after the highway cleanup that starts at 8am.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: I had originally posted this as a Highlands Lake mixed terrain ride, but I realized I don't have enough time on Sunday to do that ride. If someone else still wants to do Highland Lakes, please repost. I'll still ride after the highway cleanup, but it's back to let's just decide where to ride when we're done with the cleanup. For those not able to make the cleanup, our start time will be dependent on when we're done with the highway cleanup, after which we'll change clothes, gear up and roll out.
Ride Date: 07/22/2023
Ride Title: TAMBA Lower Kingsbury Stinger Reroute Community Dig Day
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Description: Fellow Mountain Bikers!
Come on out and join our good friends at TAMBA this Saturday to do the finishing work on the new rerouted multi-use trail at the bottom of Stinger. Festivities start at 9am with a social trail build followed by a free shuttle (for the first 14 to sign up) to the top of Stinger Trail and post-ride BBQ hosted by Shoreline of Tahoe. The activities start at 9am near Safeway in Zephyr Cove. Check out the link below for more info.
See you there!
Ride Date: 07/21/2023
Ride Title: Tioga Open into Yosemite for Bikes Only on Friday Jul 21
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Description: Tioga will be open into the park for bikes only on Friday, July 21. It's opening to cars on Saturday, so take the day off work and ride it on Friday for a surreal experience. Riding out and back from the Mobile Station in Lee Vining to Olmsted Point is 60 miles total and 5700 feet of climbing, with amazing scenery the entire way. Do note that it sounds like there won't be tap water available, even at the campgrounds outside the park, so bring all the water you'll need for a warm summer ride, or just plan to refill your bottles from all the gushing stream water.
Ride Date: 07/18/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Scott's Lake Loop
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, West of Luther Pass
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Let's ride the beaut Scott's Lake Loop! We'll go clockwise, so the enthusiastic can do an out & return towards Round Lake near the end, and we can finish with a descent (rather than climb) of the Luther Stairs.
Post ride grill! First of the season. Bring drinks, snacks & something to throw on the grill.
Ride Date: 07/17/2023
Ride Title: Kingsbury to the Bench MTB - tonight!
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Tahoe Rim Trail, Kingsbury North Trailhead, at the far end of N Benjamin Dr & Andria Dr.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 14-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a fairly technical and super fun singletrack part of the Tahoe Rim Trail with great views. We'll go out and back to the Bench (the highpoint between Kingsbury and Spooner), then turn around and finish with an optional Daggett Loop which adds another 5-6 miles and ~1000 ft of climbing.
Ride Date: 07/11/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Cold Ceek to High Meadow & Monument Saddle
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: End of High Meadow Trail, off Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Lets ride the fun Cold Creek trail up to High Meadow, and then on up to Monument Pass (for the enthusiastic). Great views up there! This is an out-and-return ride, all welcome, go at your own pace. But all should ride together at least until the bridge, it’s possible to take a wrong turn. Straight forward after that. The grade is generally good, but there are a couple of steep rocky sections that everyone will be walking up.
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury at 4:15pm to ride-share.
We'll find somewhere in South Lake for a feed afterwards.
BACKGROUND INFO: This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer! We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears. Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome! The destination for each Tuesday will be posted just the day before. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 07/08/2023
Ride Title: Luther/Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Park in the Blue Lakes parking lot off of Hwy 88.
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35?
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride north and east on 88 then north on 89 to Luther Pass. Turn around and back to Blue Lakes parking lot. Refill water bottles and ride up Blue Lakes road as far as it is open.
RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611.
Ride Date: 07/06/2023
Ride Title: TAMBA Lower Kingsbury Stinger Reroute Trail Day
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Description: Attention all club mountain bikers!
Come out and help our friends at TAMBA reroute the lower section of the popular Stinger MTB trail. Most of the heavy lifting has been completed, but they need volunteers to help do the finishing work on the rerouted trail, which will provide an additional segment away from the neighborhoods and finish near Safeway in Round Hill. Trail work takes place every Thursday from 9am-2pm until the job is completed.
Check out the posted link above for details, and see you there!
Ride Date: 07/04/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - CANCELLED!
Depart Time: was 5pm
Meeting Place: Was Kahle park
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: CANCELLING this evening ride. No-one works July 4, so can ride in the cooler morning instead. Still doing the bike-to-fireworks part, call or text me for time/place.
(I cancelled this ride yesterday, but the ride board email that came out never mentioned cancelled, hence re-posting to make it clear. Sorry for the extra messages)
Ride Date: 07/01/2023
Ride Title: PTSD (PosT challenge Saturday riDe)
Depart Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Long Ranch Park-Carson City
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 21, 30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Long Ranch Park, north on Longview Way, bike trail to Murphy drive, to Combs Canyon north to Lakeview Rd,to Hobart, parallel to 580 north on Bowers mansion, left on Franktown around to Bowers Mansion Rd. and turn around at Bowers Mansion or circumnavigate Washoe Lake and return via Hobart, Lakeview and Coombs Canyon, etc. Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 06/29/2023
Ride Title: North Valley Coffee Ride
Depart Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 17790Bella Casa Dr. Minden
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (9516421611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet up time is 8:30 if you want coffee. Ride time is 9:00 as the temperatures are starting to heat up.
We'll head north on 395 to Airport. North on Heyborne, west to 395, north on 395 to Sunridge, west on Mica, behind Home Depot and Target, return via Jacks Valley to Mueller.
Ride Date: 06/27/2023
Ride Title: Van Sickle & K to K
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Trailhead at the end of Cypress Way, off Daggett Way, near the Tahoe end of Kingsbury Grade.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Lets ride Van Sickle! We'll climb via the cruisy "K2K to TRT Connector", then "TRT Edgewood" to the 7777 junction. Optional extra out-and-return on the TRT heading south through Heavenly. Then its time for the cool Van Sickle descent and return to the start by the "K to K" trail. Nice ride!
How about we visit the nearby Mott Canyon Tavern & Grill afterwards
Ride Date: 06/24/2023
Ride Title: Alta Alpina Challenge - Riding the Wild Sierra
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Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: Saturday, June 24th is the club's big annual fundraiser: The Alta Alpina Challenge - Riding the Wild Sierra. We need a plethora of volunteers for rest stops, signage, SAG, motorcycle, ham radio, and rider check-in. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to join you and help out.
Equipment that we need to borrow:
- 10x10 pop up tents and we need one tent with walls,
- a small cargo trailer,
- a larger high-load trailer,
- Electrical Distribution Panel and Cables,
- Camp Hot Water Heater/Pump,
- Space Heater,
- Small Refrigerator,
- Folding Tables,
?- Pickup Trucks,
- ?Ice Chests,
- ?5 Gallon Water Coolers,
- 10 Gallon Water Coolers
If you can volunteer or loan any equipment, please write to challenge@altaalpina.org. Let's put on a safe, fun ride again this year!
Ride Date: 06/22/2023
Ride Title: Douglas County Trails Plan Public Survey
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Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: Douglas County is conducting a survey for trails in the county, which besides dirt/singletrack includes paved bike paths and bike lanes. They would like input from all interested individuals. After you've started the survey, you may want to scroll all the way down to see the list of trails they include as existing trails, since it includes Carson Valley trails, paved bike paths, and Tahoe trails such as Van Sickle and Stinger.
https://woodpolls.com/lime5/index.php/392873?lang=en
Brook Adie LSW, MS
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional
Assistant Director Community Services
1329 Waterloo Ln.
Gardnerville, NV 89410
775 782 6246
badie@douglasnv.us
Ride Date: 06/20/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Cedar - Sidewinder - Connector - Corral
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: End of Columbine Trail (Road), off Pioneer Place, South Lake Tahoe.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: We've basically reached the longest day already, and still not done a Tuesday ride in the Tahoe basin! Its time to correct that with a South Lake classic. This is a relatively non-technical ride, but it's in the busy Corral area so we cover a lot of trails: Up: Power Line, Incense Cedar, Side winder (optional extra up Fountain Place and down Armstrong Connector). Down: Corral or Sidewinder, Lower Sidewinder, Railroad grade. Great riding! We'll find a venue nearby for optional refreshments after the ride - perhaps Blue Dog Pizza beside Raley's.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 06/18/2023
Ride Title: First Highway Cleanup 2023
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is our first of three highway cleanups. 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!
Ride Date: 06/18/2023
Ride Title: Easy like Sunday morning
Depart Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 3F Corner of Fairview, Foothill and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (9516421611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: South on Fredericksburg, up Emigrant, around Diamond Valley and return via Fredericksburg.
Ride Date: 06/17/2023
Ride Title: Training Series: Markleeville to Lake Alpine
Depart Time: 9 am
Meeting Place: Behind the Markleeville General Store (99 Water St, Markleeville).
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: All club members are welcome as Alta Alpina hosts a training series for non-club members for both our Alta Alpina Challenge and the Death Ride. This ride is a club favorite and features a whole lotta climbing: Ebbetts Pass and Pacific Grade outbound, and Ebbetts West on the way back. Since it's out and back you can join us for just part of the ride if you'd like. There will be snacks and drinks mid-ride at a rest stops as well as at the end. Note that the URL of the map, below, will not be correct until Ebbetts opens, most likely in June this year.
Club members will serve as ambassadors: this just means that we’re hosting the training series participants. You’re not expected to be an expert coach, just be friendly and helpful, ride with or wait for the participants that are best matched to your speed, and preferably you've ridden all parts of the route before. We need club members of ALL speeds on these No-Drop rides, so please join us! And please contact me if you have questions.
Ride Date: 06/17/2023
Ride Title: Carlo Luri memorial ride
Depart Time: 8am-ish
Meeting Place: Trailhead at Jacks Valley Elementary School
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Let's celebrate Carlo's love for biking and hiking, and his involvement in community groups. We would love for you to join in on a bike / hike on the Clear Creek trails on Saturday June 17.
Please gather around 8am at the Jacks Valley Elementary School trailhead. We'll have informal groups heading in all directions/speeds/distances from there.
Our intention is to have pictures of Carlo for everyone to pin to their shirt or backpack, so we'll all feel like we have him along, and know who else is there for him.
If possible, bring some BAKING to share after the biking.
Please come and enjoy, and celebrate the life of this wonderful man who was stolen from us so suddenly late last year.
Ride Date: 06/17/2023
Ride Title: Carlo Luri Memorial Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Jacks Valley Elementary
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Description: Let's celebrate Carlo's love for biking and hiking, and his involvement in community groups. We would love for you to join in on a bike / hike on the Clear Creek trails on Saturday June 17. Please gather around 8am at the Jacks Valley Elementary School trailhead. We'll have informal groups heading in all directions/speeds/distances from there. Our intention is to have pictures of Carlo for everyone to pin to their shirt or backpack, so we'll all feel like we have him along, and know who else is there for him. If possible, bring some baking to share after the biking. Please come and enjoy, and celebrate the life of this wonderful man who was stolen from us so suddenly late last year.
Ride Date: 06/14/2023
Ride Title: Alpine County Elementary School BikeAThon
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Description: On June 14 the Diamond Valley Elementary School (on Diamond Valley Road) will kick off the summer break with a big cycling event. The goal is to get the students from grades 2 to 6 riding their bikes over the summer, and the club has been asked to help out.
We joined other community volunteers checking and fixing up the bikes so that the bikes are safe and ready to ride for the 14th. Thanks to all those who helped out with that.
Wednesday, June 14, 7:30am: We need volunteers to help with a final check of bikes.
At 9:00am Diamond Valley Road will be closed between the school and Hung A Lel Ti.
At 9:30am there will be a mass start of kids riding their bikes out and back.
Club members are asked to volunteer on the road as course marshals and as role models. Most importantly, we can ride along and help any kids who need encouragement or assistance with a mechanical problem.
See you out there, hopefully in a club jersey or T-shirt if you’ve got it. For more information, please contact Michael at challenge@altaalpina.org.
Ride Date: 06/12/2023
Ride Title: Evening road rides
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Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
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Description: I am considering doing evening road roads, 20-25 miles, moderate pace. If anyone is interested, let me know what day(s) and times would work best. Start would be in June and go through August.
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 06/11/2023
Ride Title: Ride around Truckee
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Ride Leader: Anthony Parenti ()
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
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Description: Meet at NorthStar Castle Peak lot 2. Ride departs at 9:30. Exit into Northstar Dr of HWY 267, follow signs to Castle Peak lots.
Since the Cisco ride has been postponed and the weather may hold out, I’m scheduling a weekend ride around town, Donner Lake, Hobart Mills and Stampede. Approximate 40 miles. Club snacks and drinks afterwards. Some climbing and mostly paths and quiet roads. Contact Tony, phone or text 775-857-8716.
Ride Date: 06/10/2023
Ride Title: First Highway Cleanup 2023
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Changed date to 6/10/23 as the previous date fell on Father’s Day l.This is our first of three highway cleanups. 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!
Ride Date: 06/10/2023
Ride Title: Paydirt
Depart Time: 6:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Parking lot near Bike Habitat
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (775 406 6457)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will be doing the first 2/3 of the Paydirt route. Lunch will be available afterward at either In and Out or any of the other options.
Ride Date: 06/06/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Genoa, Sierra Canyon
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Genoa town, Nixon St (main junction, heading towards hills).
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Second attempt! Last week cancelled for thunderstorm.
Lets park right in Genoa (to provide easy post-ride access to a safety beer at the Genoa bar). Its just a couple of minutes ride from there to the Sierra Canyon trailhead, behind the cemetery. From there we'll head up Sierra Canyon. Go as far as you want, but a great target would be the lookout rock at 7500'. Or charge ahead looking for snow - its likely to be somewhere between 8000' and the top at 8500'. Bring some snacks for the Genoa bar - they're fine with us bringing in nibbles, as long as we're drinking.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 06/04/2023
Ride Title: Markleeville
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Government building, corner of 89 and Diamond Valley road
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride to Markleeville, maybe plus?
Ride Date: 06/03/2023
Ride Title: Training Series: Woodfords-Luther Pass-Carson Pass
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: 50 Diamond Valley Rd, Markleeville, CA: Alpine County Community Development parking lot in Woodfords (same parking lot where the Diamond Valley race meets).
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: All club members are welcome as Alta Alpina hosts a training series for non-club members for both our Alta Alpina Challenge and the Death Ride. We’ll ride from Woodfords up the canyon to Hope Valley, then Luther Pass, down the other side to Portal Rd, back up to Luther, then Carson Pass, and back to Woodfords. There will be snacks and drinks mid-ride at a rest stops as well as at the end.
Club members will serve as ambassadors: this just means that we’re hosting the training series participants. You’re not expected to be an expert coach, just be friendly and helpful, ride with or wait for the participants that are best matched to your speed, and preferably you've ridden all parts of the route before. We need club members of ALL speeds on these No-Drop rides, so please join us! And please contact me if you have questions.
Ride Date: 06/03/2023
Ride Title: Sweep for Luther-Carson-Blue Lakes Training Ride
Depart Time: 9 am
Meeting Place: 50 Diamond Valley Rd, Markleeville, CA: Alpine County Community Development parking lot in Woodfords (same parking lot where the Diamond Valley race meets).
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 54
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: 9 am start: Please see the other Ride Board posting for the full description of the route. This post was a call for a couple club members to ride sweep for this training ride. As of Friday night June 2, we have a few folks to trade off sweep. Thanks to all who offered!
Ride Date: 05/30/2023
Ride Title: CANCELLED - Tue Evg MTB - Genoa Sierra Canyon - CANCELLED
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Genoa town, Nixon St (main junction, heading towards hills).
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Lets park right in Genoa (to provide easy post-ride access to a safety beer at the Genoa bar).
Its just a couple of minutes ride from there to the Sierra Canyon trailhead, behind the cemetery. From there we'll head up Sierra Canyon. Go as far as you want, but a great target would be the lookout rock at 7500'. Or charge ahead looking for snow - its likely to be somewhere between 8000' and the top at 8500'.
Bring some snacks for the Genoa bar - they're fine with us bringing in nibbles, as long as we're drinking.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 05/23/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Trailhead on Jack's Valley Rd
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast is for some rain the days before Tuesday, so lets hit Clear Creek while the dirt is good!
We'll ride up from the standard trailhead on Jack's Valley Rd. Set your target as the Knob, or beyond if you're feeling enthusiastic - snow seems clear through to Old Clear Creek Road.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 05/20/2023
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Memorial Spring Century and BBQ
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: Aspen Ranchos Park
Gardnerville Ranchos
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Come out and join your fellow club members for our traditional kickoff to the riding season! We'll have a variety of great group-start rides to choose from this year, supported by well-stocked rest stops, and followed by a club sponsored Bar-b-Que at the finish! The event will take place at the Aspen Ranchos Park in the Gadnerville Ranchos and will take place on May 20th, with a backup date of May 21st. Please see the latest newsletter for details, and we look forward to seeing everyone out there! If anyone would like to help out at the rest stops or BBQ on either day, please text or call Chris at 928-600-1097
Ride Date: 05/20/2023
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Memorial Spring Century and BBQ
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Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
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Description: Come join your fellow club members on Saturday, May 20th for the annual Spring Century and BBQ at Ranchos Aspen Park in Gardnerville. There will be a variety of self-paced, rest-stop supported rides, from a metric century over Monitor Pass (fingers crossed that it will be open!) to shorter, more casual rides throughout the valley, followed by a club hosted BBQ at the park. The ride and BBQ are free to all members in good standing, so please renew your membership if you haven't done so yet. In the event of poor weather on the 20th, our backup date is Sunday, May 21st. Check out the latest newsletter on the website for more details, and if anyone would like to help out at the rest stops or BBQ on either day, contact Chris at 928-600-1097. See you there!
Ride Date: 05/20/2023
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Memorial Spring Century and BBQ
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Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
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Description: Our annual Spring Century and BBQ are less than two weeks away, and the weather's shaping up for some great road biking this week, and next (finally)! So come out and join your fellow club members for our traditional kickoff to the riding season! We'll have a variety of great group-start rides to choose from this year, supported by well-stocked rest stops, and followed by a club sponsored BBQ at the finish! The event will take place at the Aspen Ranchos Park in the Gadnerville Ranchos on May 20th, with a backup date of May 21st. Ride details are available in the April and upcoming May newsletters. Please RSVP your ride option as well as your burger preference (beef, turkey or veggie) to SpringCentury@altaalpina.org. All members in good-standing are welcome to attend. If you haven't joined or renewed your membership yet, you can do so the day of the ride. See you there!
Ride Date: 05/20/2023
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Memorial Spring Century and BBQ
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: Ranchos Aspen Park, Gardnerville Ranchos
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: The Annual Spring Century and BBQ are less than a week away and we're forecasting nice weather for the event! If you haven't done so, please RSVP your ride and burger options to SpringCentury@altaalpina.org.
Also, we're still looking for a volunteer or two to staff the rest stop at the bottom of the west side of Monitor Pass from 9am-230pm. If you can help out, please contact Chris at 928-600-1097.
Ride Date: 05/20/2023
Ride Title: Death Ride Training Series - Both Sides of Monitor
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Monitor on the Topaz Side, at the highway rest stop.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: This ride is an option for club members for AACC’s “Spring Century”, and it’s also part of the Death Ride Training Series, which is a series of rides for non-club members training for either our Alta Alpina Challenge or the Death Ride. All club members are welcome to join us. We'll meet on the Topaz side of Monitor, ride over the pass and all the way to Turtle Rock Park, and return the same way. We’ll use the Spring Century rest stop on the west side of Monitor both directions, and there will be snacks and drinks back at the cars, but you should be able to get back to Aspen Park in time for the BBQ too.
During the ride, as club members we're hosting the training series participants. You’re not expected to be an expert coach, just be friendly and helpful, ride with or wait for the participants that are best matched to your speed, and preferably you've ridden all parts of the route before. We need club members of ALL speeds on these No-Drop rides, so please join us! For this particular ride, please let me know ahead of time if you’ll be riding with us.
Ride Date: 05/20/2023
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Memorial Spring Century and BBQ
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: Ranchos Aspen Park (Gardnerville Ranchos)
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: A couple of updates for the Spring Century Ride and BBQ tomorrow...
There is now a slight to fair chance of thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon, with high's at Monitor Pass in the 60's, so be sure and bring an extra layer, as well as a rain jacket.
For those riders who plan on doing just the valley ride, departing at 1130am from the park, a reminder that there will be no rest stop until you get back to the BBQ. Also, I will not be at the park to send you off at 1130am, so please gather up any riders you see in the parking lot for a group photo or two and attempt to head off together as a group.
If you still plan on joining us, but have not RSVPd yet, please shoot me an email at Springcentury@altaalpina.org. We're accepting new memberships and renewing old ones the morning of the ride.
Thanks, and see everyone tomorrow!
Chris
Ride Date: 05/16/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Ash Canyon
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: "Pooh Corner" end of Foothill Dr, off W Winnie Ln, Carson City.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-267-7089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ash Canyon is now snow free! Lets go ride it.
Ash Canyon out and back - a Carson classic.
Suspect that a visit to Great Basin Brewing may be in order after this ride.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 05/16/2023
Ride Title: Woodfords to Monitor Pass
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: Old road just west & uphill of the 88/89 jct.
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: To Monitor Pass and back through Markleeville. Easy pace will suit my conditioning. Come and join me for some or all of the ride.
Ride Date: 05/14/2023
Ride Title: Bower's to Hidden Valley
Depart Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Bower's Mansion (parking by the pool), off of Alternate Highway 395. Park entry is just by the Fire station about half a mile south of the Davis Creek exit of I580.
Ride Leader: Anthony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40-45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will ride through Pleasant Valley, Andrew Lane-Rhodes Rd. to Toll Rd. We will work North to the Veteran's Parkway bike path to Mira Loma and up to Hidden Valley Regional Park for a break in the park. There is water available there. The return route will be a few miles more-direct but the same main route. If the weather is tough we can make a game time decision on how far to ride. Snacks at the pavilion at Bower's on the lawn afterwards. 3 hr. ride time.
Ride Date: 05/14/2023
Ride Title: Markleeville to top of monitor pass
Depart Time: 1030am
Meeting Place: Alpine county sheriff’s dept. parking lot, behind the general store in Markleeville
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 26
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Monitor pass officially opened yesterday! For anyone who opts not to go with Tony on the valley ride Sunday, feel free to join me instead from Markleeville to the top of Monitor Pass and back. Weather forecast is calling for highs in the 50s to 60s with a 20% chance of thunderstorms, so bring an extra layer, and a rain jacket.
Ride Date: 05/09/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - C Hill to Kings Canyon
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Dirt lot off of west side of South Curry St in Carson City, behind Railway museum: https://goo.gl/maps/gpTnnQwT9Zy Use satellite view to see it.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (530-314-9008)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: UPDATE MAY 9: Nigel can't make it today, so ride leader will be JIM WIRE, 530-314-9008. Thanks Jim!
We'll start with the C Hill single-track above Carson City, aka EZ Trail. Then merge onto the newish Lincoln Bypass trail up to Kings Canyon. And see how far we can get up Kings to Ash before running into snow. Probably back the same way, but "Kings Crack' could be another option.
Forecast looks great at this stage, so post-ride trailhead drinks & snacks could be good.
BACKGROUND INFO: This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer! We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears. Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome!
Ride Date: 05/07/2023
Ride Title: Training Series: Kingsbury-Luther from Woodfords via Diamond
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Alpine County Community Development parking lot in Woodfords (same parking lot where the Diamond Valley race meets). https://goo.gl/maps/VGHoimvzGH5GAjod8
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Now SUNDAY, 10am. All club members are welcome as Alta Alpina hosts a training series for non-club members for both our Alta Alpina Challenge and the Death Ride. We’ll ride CCW around Diamond Valley, then head north to summit Kingsbury, ride through South Lake Tahoe to Luther Pass, and return down Woodfords Canyon. There will be snacks and drinks mid-ride at a rest stop as well as at the end. See route map link below (though the Strava post misses the first few miles on Diamond Valley).
Club members will serve as ambassadors: this just means that we’re hosting the training series participants. You’re not expected to be an expert coach, just be friendly and helpful, ride with or wait for the participants that are best matched to your speed, and preferably you've ridden all parts of the route before. We need club members of ALL speeds on these No-Drop rides, so please join us! And please contact me if you have questions.
Ride Date: 05/07/2023
Ride Title: 3F to Markleeville + bottom of Monitor
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 3F - Corner of Foothill, Fairview and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at 3F, go south on Fredericksburg, cross over 88 to Carson River Road, cross over 88 to left on 89, through Markleeville, hopefully to the bottom of Monitor Pass. Return using Diamond Valley to Fredericksburg. Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 05/06/2023
Ride Title: North Valley Coffee Ride
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 1779 Bella Casa Dr. Minden
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1911)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 27
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Impending rain will cancel. Ride departure time is 10:00. Show up at 9:30 for espresso. Ride north on 395 to Airport Rd to Heyborne to Johnson and back to 395. To Sunridge, Mica north on Vista Grande to Jacks Valley south to Muller. Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 05/01/2023
Ride Title: prison Hill MTB ride
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Prison Hill Recreation Area and Trailhead, at the end of Koontz lane in Carson City
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We're moving the tomorrow night's MTB ride to tonight (Monday) due to forecast poor weather conditions. We'll ride to Prison Hill via the newly built Odyssey trail in Carson City. Plan on about 1 1/2 hours on the trail, however this is a lollypop style route, so you can turn early if you need to. We'll head to Great Basin Brewery in downtown Carson City for a post ride beverage debrief.
Ride Date: 04/30/2023
Ride Title: 3F Double Climb
Depart Time: 9:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 3F, corner of Foothill, Fredericksburg and Fairview
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 26
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Go out Fredericksburg, up Emigrant Trail, down Carson River Road, back up and around Diamond Valley, back down Carson River Road and return via Fredericksburg.
If you will be in attendance, please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 04/29/2023
Ride Title: Genoa to Bower's Mansion and back
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Genoa. Let's park just North of Mormon Park on the side of the road to stay out of the main part of the Western Heritage Days' activities.
Ride Leader: Monica Siewertsen (9512331081)
Email: mbs0613@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ~55 miles
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Heading north on Jack's Valley Rd, dipsy doodling through Cason City, using the bike trail to Combs Canyon, up to 395 N, then Franktown to Bower's Mansion. Return the same way. Regrouping with no one left behind. This is an out and back so shortening the ride at any point is an option. Please email (mbs0613@gmail.com) or text (951-233-1081) if you're joining in, thanks!
Ride Date: 04/27/2023
Ride Title: Carson Valley Trails Association Annual Meeting
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: All you trail users out there, please support the Carson Valley Trails Association, the organization responsible for the Genoa and Jacks Valley/Clear Creek trail systems as well as others around the Carson Valley. Join CVTA for their annual free event to learn more about their mission, their latest projects and recent successes, and to ask questions or sign up to volunteer. The event takes place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center and is open to the public – so bring a friend!
Ride Date: 04/25/2023
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Lower Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: James Lee Park, Indian Hills, South Carson.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Lets start at the very bottom of the Lower Clear Creek trail and head up until we've either had enough or hit snow, whichever comes first. The return trip can short-cut much of the lower loop. Forecast is for nice warm weather, so feel free to bring snacks & drinks to relax back at the cars.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 04/23/2023
Ride Title: Virginia City - The easy way
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Chocolate Nugget, Dayton off Highway 341
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 17
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride starts from the Chocolate Nugget in Dayton on goes up the truck route. Go through Virginia City to the rest stop on the north end of town. Reverse to return.If anyone is feeling ambitious, we can do the truck route twice.
PLEASE RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net of text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 04/22/2023
Ride Title: Carson City to Bowers Mansion via Combs Canyon
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Long Ranch Park -Carson City
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 21
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Long Ranch Park, north on Longview Way, bike trail to Murphy drive, to Combs Canyon north to Lakeview Rd,to Hobart, parallel to 580 north on Bowers mansion, left on Franktown around to Bowers Mansion Rdand turn around at Bowers Mansion. Return via Bowers Mansion Rd to Hobart, Lakeview, Combs Canyon, etc
Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 04/20/2023
Ride Title: North Carson Valley
Depart Time: 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: 1779 Bella Casa Dr Minden
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 27
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride departure time is 10:30. Show up at 10:00 for espresso. Ride north on 395 to Airport Rd to Heyborne to Johnson and back to 395. To Sunridge, Mica north on Vista Grande to Jacks Valley south to Muller.
Please RSVP to lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 04/15/2023
Ride Title: Spring Rider Roundup - Kingsbury
Depart Time: 10/10:30
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada. The No Drop group starts at 10am. The fast group starts at 10:30.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 24-36
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is part of AACC’s 3rd Annual Spring Rider Roundup. Keep an eye out for other ride postings for same day, same meeting place, with start times set so we all finish at roughly the same time and can enjoy a picnic/snacks in the park together. There should be enough rides that day that at least one will suit you.
This ride: is intended to be the climby ride. I'm changing the route from the original post because of the road conditions - Hiway 50 along the lake has potholes, lots of sand and gravel and snow banks.
So let's start in Genoa and climb Kingsbury. Some will turn around at the top, but if you want more we can go down the other side and return, or climb the steep residential streets off the Tahoe side of Kingsbury.
It's still early season so my pace will be casual. The “No Drop" group will start at 10am, and faster riders who don’t want to wait for slower riders will start at 10:30am - but do slow down a bit and say “Hi” before you fly by us!
Ride Date: 04/15/2023
Ride Title: Spring Rider Round Up
Depart Time: 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 42
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is part of AACC’s 3rd Annual Spring Rider Roundup. We will head south on Foothill to 3F, south on Fredericksburg, climb Emigrant Trail, a loop around Diamond Valley and return via Fredericksburg to Foothill.
Ride Date: 04/15/2023
Ride Title: Option 3 for our spring event, Genoa to Turtle Rock Park
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Nixon Park, Genoa
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is your third option for our Spring Rider Roundup. TRP via Diamond Valley, returning via Carson River Rd.
Ride Date: 04/15/2023
Ride Title: Genoa Spring Rider Roundup - Mtn Bike
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Mountain bike option for the Spring Rider Roundup. We'll ride to the Sierra Canyon Trailhead (Centennial Dr) and head on up at a relaxed pace. Once we reach snow (pretty soon this year), we'll retreat to the Eagle Ridge trail. Come and join in! Remember there are plenty of options to opt out early on this ride if your legs aren't up to it yet. And hey, remember to bring your picnic blankets, chairs and food for a social snack in the park afterwards.
Ride Date: 04/15/2023
Ride Title: Rider Round Up Reminder - bring lawn chairs
Depart Time: various
Meeting Place: Genoa City Park
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
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Description: Reminder that lawn chairs would be a good idea for the post rides socializing at the park.
Ride Date: 04/13/2023
Ride Title: Washoe Lake Loop
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: Eastlake Blvd off 395N, first exit in Washoe Valley. Go straight across East Lake Blvd onto Frontage Road and there is room to park on Frontage.
Ride Leader: Pam Dellea-Giltner (775-600-5870)
Email: pamdgiltner@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ~ 22
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Let's enjoy this warming weather and get ready for the Spring Party Thursday evening with a loop around Washoe Lake. Temps are forecasted to be 60s, and low winds but of course, no guarantees!
RSVP text or email: Pam: 775-600-5870 or pamdgiltner@yahoo.com
Ride Date: 04/09/2023
Ride Title: Rider Round Up Warm Up
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 3F, corner of Fairview, Fredericksburg and Foothill
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at 3F, head out Fredericksburg, up Emigrant Trail, around Diamond Valley and return via Fredericksburg. Should be a good warm up for next weekend's rides.
RSVP by Saturday Night
lynwilloughby@att.net or text 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 04/09/2023
Ride Title: Virginia City via the Truck Route, Optional Lousetown
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Governor's Fields, Carson City NV, at Roop and Evalyn
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35 or 50
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's ride from Governor's Fields (restrooms available), along some nice bike paths through Carson City, then up to Virginia City via Highway 50 and the Truck Route. I know it's early season, so join me for just some of it, or the whole enchilada. If you bail out at Virginia City, you'll get a ~35 mile ride with ~2000 ft of climbing, or join me for the Geiger/Lousetown loop for a total of 50 miles with ~4000 ft of climbing.
Ride Date: 04/08/2023
Ride Title: Casual Saturday (Beer optional)
Depart Time: 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Shoe Tree Brewing in Minden, near the theaters.
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (9516421611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at Shoe Tree Brewing, traverse the backroads through Minden to Sixth Street, which turns into Buckeye, to East Valley, left on Borda, right on Rabbitbrush, left on Fish Springs which changes to Jacobsen, to Out R Way, to Pinenut, across 395, continue to Riverview to Dresslerville, to Centerville, and return through the back of Gardnerville and Minden to Shoe Tree. Malted, carbonated beverages available for purchase at Shoe Tree.
Please RSVP by Friday Night.
lynwilloughby@att.net, text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 04/06/2023
Ride Title: Coffee Quickie
Depart Time: 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 1779 Bella Casa Dr. Minden 89423
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (9516421611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 19 ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: arrive at 10:30 if you want a coffee or an espresso. Otherwise departure is at 11:00. Ride north on 395 to Airport Rd, by the starbucks Roasting plant, up Downs, south on East Valley, return via Buckeye. If additional mileage or climbing is requested, it can easily be added.
Please RSVP by Wednesday night. As long as I get one confirmation, the ride will happen.
lynwilloughby@att.net or text to 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 04/01/2023
Ride Title: No joke, time to ride
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Target parking lot, Jacks Valley and 395
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40 ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: First ride of the season. Simple out and back starting at Target on Jacks Valley. Continue through Genoa to Foothill to Fredericksburg and turn around at the state line. Weather will still be chilly but no rain is currently predicted. Please RSVP as I don't want to do this ride alone.
951 642-1611, lynwilloughby@att.net
Ride Date: 03/14/2023
Ride Title: 2023 Ride Planning
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Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby ()
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
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Description: I am trying again to start planing for the upcoming season's rides. If you have ideas for new rides or suggestions for classic rides and are willing to lead, please show up. Inclement weather for the last meeting precluded many from showing up. From the few that showed up, there were some promising ideas.
I hope to get a broad spectrum of riders involved by offering a large variety of rides. I will have coffee cruise rides on Thursdays and offer (if I can get enough leaders) easy ride Saturdays and more difficult rides on Sundays. If we can work out the logistics, overnight destination rides and perhaps a three day remote bike rally are in the works.
We will meet at Shoe Tree Brewing in Minden (next to the theater) @ 7:00 p.m. to share ideas and set up a schedule.
Contact me at lynwilloughby@att.net or 951 642-1611 if you are planning to show up or If you can't show up but would like to lead a ride.
Ride Date: 02/21/2023
Ride Title: Weekend Rides Planning
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Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby ()
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
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Description: Time to start planing for the upcoming season's rides. If you have ideas for new rides or suggestions for classic rides and are willing to lead, please show up.
We will meet at Shoe Tree Brewing in Minden (by the theater) @ 7:00 p.m. to share ideas and set up a schedule.
Contact me at lynwilloughby@att.net or 951 642-1611 if you are planning to show up or If you can't show up but would like to lead a ride.
Ride Date: 12/26/2022
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 12pm
Meeting Place: Government building parking, corner of 89 and Diamond Loop, on Diamond Loop
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 12 miles
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Forecast 50-60F, 6mph wind
Ride Date: 11/27/2022
Ride Title: Sunday climb ride
Depart Time: 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 3F (corner of Foothill, Fredericksburg and Fairview)
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at 3F, ride south on Fredericksburg, climb Emigrant Trail, descend Carson River Road, climb Diamond Valley Rd. return via Emigrant Trail.
RSVP appreciated but not necessary
lynwilloughby@att.net, 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 11/23/2022
Ride Title: Pre Thanksgiving espresso and ridge(s) ride
Depart Time: 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 1779 Bella Casa Dr, Minden 89423 (near the new McDonald's)
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30 ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: North on 395 to to Airport Rd. North on Heyborne to Johnson. North on 395 to Sundrige. West on Mica, north on Vista Grande, left on Jacks Valley, optional climb up Adams Ranch to Eagle Ridge. North on Jacks Valley, changes to Foothill to Centerville, changes to Dresslerville, left on Centerville, cross 395 next to Sharkey's and return via the new bike trail.
RSVP appreciated
lynwilloughby@att.net, 951 642-1611
Ride Date: 11/20/2022
Ride Title: Sunday climb ride
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: 3F (intersection of Foothill, Fredericksburg and Fairview)
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at 3F, ride south on Fredericksburg, climb Emigrant Trail, descend Carson River Road, climb Diamond Valley Rd. return via Emigrant Trail.
Ride Date: 11/19/2022
Ride Title: Easy Saturday
Depart Time: 11:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park (corner of Nixon and Jacks Valley)
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 37
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Ride the western part of Carson Valley. Head north on Jacks Valley to Target. Turn around and return to Genoa to drop off any extra clothes. Head south on Jacks Valley to Foothill to 3F and turn around and return. Please RSVP if you will attend as I will not be there if no one else is.
lynwilloughby@att.net
951 642-1611
Ride Date: 11/17/2022
Ride Title: Weekday Casual Ride
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: 1779 Bella Casa Dr Minden (near the new McDonald's)
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20 ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Casual paced ride up Buckeye to East Valley. South to Pine Nut 2 around to Fish Springs and return via Rabbitbrush to Borda.
Show up at 11:30 for espresso
Please RSVP
lynwilloughby@att.net
951 642-1611
Ride Date: 11/12/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 10:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Fast paced, pace line ride.
Ride Date: 11/05/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 10:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Fast paced, pace line ride.
Ride Date: 10/30/2022
Ride Title: Markleeville form 3F
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Intersection of Fairview, Foothill and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet at 3F for a 10:00 departure. Group will decide if we take Emigrant of Carson River Road. Turn around is in Markleeville, with an optional stop at Out West Cafe for coffee. Return via Diamond Valley.
Ride Date: 10/29/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 10:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Fast paced, pace line ride.
Ride Date: 10/27/2022
Ride Title: Thursday Casual Ride
Depart Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: 1779 Bella Casa Drive Minden (near the new McDonald's)
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20 ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Meet at 10:30 for espresso for an 11:00 depart.. Ride east on Buckeye to East Valley. East Valley south to Pine Nut. Left on Log Cabin to Cortez, Right on Jo Ln. Left on Fish Springs. Roght on Rabbitbrush. Left on Borda. Left on East Valley. Right on Drury which eventually changes to Lombardy. Left on Buckeye to return.
RSVP appreciated but not necessary
Ride Date: 10/25/2022
Ride Title: Tue Afternoon MTB ride - Clear Creek out-and-back
Depart Time: 4pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Trailhead, off of Jack's Valley Roade
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: With temps cooling up in Tahoe, let's head down to the valley and ride up Clear Creek Trail as far as daylight will allow. We should be able to make it to the Knob, and possibly beyond, but feel free to ride at your own pace and turn around whenever you'd prefer. This trail is a steady climb up, followed by a flowy, non-technical descent. We'll gather afterwards for dinner and a safety debrief at Qdoba. don't forget your headlamps and an extra layer.
Ride Date: 10/18/2022
Ride Title: Topaz Lake / Monitor Pass Loop
Depart Time: 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: 1253 Sierra Vista Dr Gardnerville .
Ride Leader: Curt Wohlgemuth (4086398033)
Email: curt.wohlgemuth@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Join us for a clockwise loop down Hwy 395, up Monitor Pass from the east side, and back via Markleeville and Woodfords. Stop at Topaz for water, and supplies if needed. Please RSVP if you're coming with us.
Note change: We're meeting at Bill Magladry's house in Garderville, where he's graciously offered to host a meal with club food after the ride.
Ride Date: 10/18/2022
Ride Title: Tues Eve MTB: Spooner to the Bench
Depart Time: 4pm
Meeting Place: Tahoe Rim Trail parking lot on Spooner Summit, South side
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is one of the least technical singletrack trails at Tahoe.. It does climb relentlessly, but that's what provides the great views of Tahoe. This is our 3rd to last ride before Daylight Saving Time ends, so if you've been wanting to make these rides, come on this one. We should have plenty of time for the ride, but do bring a headlight, just in case.
Ride Date: 10/16/2022
Ride Title: Escort Runners at Lake Tahoe Marathon
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: Kevin Willitts ()
Email: wkscslt@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: I'm looking for up to 3 volunteers to help escort the lead Lake Tahoe marathon and 1/2 runners on 10/16.The full starts in Homewood at 8am. The half starts at the Emerald Bay Lookout on the ridge between EB and Cascade lake ~10:30am. Both end at Lakeside Beach near Stateline. swag including t-shirts and travel bags available for volunteers. Anyone interested can contact me for more details.
Kevin 530 545 9150
Ride Date: 10/16/2022
Ride Title: Escort Runners at Lake Tahoe Marathon
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: See below
Ride Leader: Kevin Willitts (5305459150)
Email: wkscslt@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 26/13
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: I'm looking for up to 3 volunteers to help escort the lead Lake Tahoe marathon and 1/2 runners on 10/16.The full starts in Homewood at 8am. The half starts at the Emerald Bay Lookout on the ridge between EB and Cascade lake ~10:30am. Both end at Lakeside Beach near Stateline. swag including t-shirts and travel bags available for volunteers. Anyone interested can contact me for more details.
Kevin 530 545 9150
Ride Date: 10/15/2022
Ride Title: Carson Valley Trails Festival
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: James Lee Park
3394 James Lee Park Rd
Carson City, NV 89705
Ride Leader: Carlo Luri (7757200754)
Email: altaalpinanica@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: SAVE THE DATE!
Come ride the brand new singletrack that marks the start of Clear Creek trail from Indian Hills. We will meet at 9:00 am and complete an easy 10 mile loop starting from James Lee park. We will return to the park where you are invited to attend the trail dedication and festivities (food trucks, music, and beer) starting at 11 am.
Rain or snow cancels.
Ride Date: 10/13/2022
Ride Title: Easy Peasy, Christmas Valley
Depart Time: Noon
Meeting Place: Holiday Market, 2977 US-50, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (Park by the golf course)
Ride Leader: Cindy Lee Wohlgemuth (650-686-8144)
Email: lunadogdesigns@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 11
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Flat out and back. Hwy 50 for a bit and then a quiet country road - South Upper Truckee. Those who want to keep going past the bridge can ride up to Luther Pass and beyond to Hope Valley. Social, no drop, average around 10 mph. (Non-members may join the ride as a guest (one time). Arrive 10 minutes early to sign a waiver. E-bike riders will also need to sign a waiver - Class 2 and Class 3 e-bikes are not permitted.)
Ride Date: 10/11/2022
Ride Title: Tue Afternoon MTB ride - Cold Creek and Beyond
Depart Time: 4:00 pm
Meeting Place: Cameron Naugle's home off of Al Tahoe Blvd (RSVP me for his address)
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 9+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Looks like we'll have more great riding weather this Tuesday, so let's ride a Tahoe Classic! Cold Creek trail up to High Meadow, and continuing as far as daylight will allow towards Monument Saddle. This ride will be a fairly steady climb, with interspersed rock gardens higher up, topping off at a beautiful high-altitude meadow. One of our fellow riders, Cameron Naugle, has generously offered to host a post-ride BBQ at his new home, so we'll depart from his place and ride a short distance to the Cold Creek trailhead off Pioneer Trail, returning before it gets too dark for the post ride grill. Bring your favorite snacks, beverages and protein/veggies of choice to throw on the barbie, and don't forget your headlamp and extra layer for the ride. We'll be meeting earlier than usual (4pm) to maximize our ride time and return for the BBQ. Be sure and contact me beforehand for Cameron's address.
Ride Date: 10/09/2022
Ride Title: Luther Pass-Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes parking lot off of Hwy 88
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (9516421611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 34
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride starts in Blue Lakes parking lot. Right turn on Hwy 88, left turn on Hwy 89 to the top of Luther Pass. Return the same way and drop off extra clothing, top off your water bottle and on to the campground at the end of the road.
Please RSVP by Saturday afternoon.
Ride Date: 10/08/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s
Depart Time: 9:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Fast paced ride mostly in a paceline.
Ride Date: 10/08/2022
Ride Title: Flume Trail - Snapdragon - Sunflower MTB Loop
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Spooner State Park. I'll be parked inside the park, on the left at the split if possible. Entrance fee is $10 for NV residents, $15 for non-NV. If you park outside and ride in there's still some nominal fee so bring some cash.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 24
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Hoping for a good Fall color ride, what with all the aspen at Marlette Lake. And the views of Tahoe from the Flume Trail are always spectacular, guaranteed. If you don't want all 3000 ft of climbing this ride has to offer, you can turn around at the north end of the Flume Trail and get all the same great views again but backwards. Please let me know if you plan on riding - the parking lot has been under construction for some time and it may be hard for us to all park together and see each other.
Ride Date: 10/04/2022
Ride Title: Tue Afternoon MTB ride - Buchanan towards The Bench
Depart Time: 4:15pm
Meeting Place: Buchanan Road (on the Tahoe side of Kingsbury Grade)
Ride Leader: James Cherrix ((928) 600-1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Let's meet at Buchanan Road, cross Kingsbury Grade and ride the TRT Daggett Loop north (mainly climbing with some steep, sandy sections and a bit of technical to add to the fun), returning via the main section of the TRT south to our cars (a flowy downhill with a variety of optional rock and log features). Daylight permitting, we can extend our ride towards The Bench when we get to the northern end of the loop. Let's meet at 4:15pm this week and remember to grab your headlamps and an extra layer. Post-ride dinner and drinks debrief at Fox and Hound or Mott Tavern per the group's choice.
Ride Date: 10/02/2022
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: tbd
Meeting Place: 8:30 at Lampe Park to Carpool
If not carpooling, be at CG Bar ready to ride at 9:30
If riding to summit and back only, start at noon. That version 41 miles total
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 88
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at CG bar in Wellington and ride over Sweetwater Pass to Bridgeport and back. Rest stop at the top of Sweetwater. Buy your own stuff in Bridgeport. After ride pizza provided by the club at CG. You buy your own beverages. September newsletter will have more details
Ride Date: 10/02/2022
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Ride RSVP
Depart Time: 8:30/9:30 or 12
Meeting Place: 8:30 at Lampe Park to carpool. Be at GC Bar in Wellington and ready to ride at 9:30 if not carpooling.
12:00 if only doing an out and back to Sweetwater summit.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 88/41
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Please RSVP by Friday night September 30th so we know how much to bring in the way of supplies.
RSVP to Davescar30@gmail.com
Put Fall Century in subject line
List all names you are RSVPing for
State whether riding full or just to summit and back
Thank you
Ride Date: 10/02/2022
Ride Title: Tim Rowe/Sweetwater Ride
Depart Time: 8:30/9:30
Meeting Place: 8:30 Lampe Park to Carpool. If not carpooling, CG Bar in Wellington ready to ride a little before 9:30
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 41/88
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weather is supposed to be great. If you did not RSVP you are still invited. Curtis Fong/Bike the West donated a ton of food and beverages left over from their just completed OATBRAN ride, so we have plenty of refreshments if you decide to come out.
See previous posts or newsletter for details on the ride options, or call me at 530-318-7878.
Ride Date: 10/01/2022
Ride Title: Ebbetts from Markleeville
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Sheriffs office parking lot behind the general store in Markleeville.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 37
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: From the general store in Markleeville to the top of Ebbetts and back at a casual pace.
This is not a club weekend ride so bring your own post ride refreshments
Ride Date: 09/27/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - TRT Edgwood to Van Sickle
Depart Time: 430pm
Meeting Place: Trailhead at the end of Cypress Way, off Daggett Way, near the Tahoe end of Kingsbury Grade (Behind Mott Tavern and Shoreline).
Ride Leader: James Cherrix ((928) 600-1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This week we'll ride up the fairly mellow K to K trail to TRT: Edgwood, then loop back down to our cars via the Van Sickle Trail (a somewhat technical, but flowy descent). 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 hit Mott Canyon Tavern and Grill afterwards for a post ride debrief. Let's meet at 4:30pm to get an early start.
Ride Date: 09/27/2022
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 9:00am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20+
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: 3F, Emigrant diamond Loop
Leader: Jerry Lasarow
Ride Date: 09/25/2022
Ride Title: Leon's 85th birthday ride
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: The Bowers Mansion, 4005 Bowers Mansion Rd, New Washoe City, NV. 1 775 849 1825 near the pool
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20-40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: We start riding at 9am.
We will ride around Lake Washoe.
Each loop is about 20 miles. Some of us will ride 2 loops.
The picnic will be be available starting 11:30am
The forecast is for 84F and sunny.
Come and celebrate. No gift.
PLEASE RSVP VIA EMAIL: LEON.MALMED@GMAIL.COM OR VIA TEXT: 408-205-2800
Ride Date: 09/23/2022
Ride Title: Woodsfords to Monitor Pass
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: By the large pine trees along the frontage road uphill of the jct. with Hwy 89.
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Join us for crisp clear air warming as we ride. RSVP if you plan to join.
Ride Date: 09/17/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s
Depart Time: 9:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Looks like we have a smoke free window to ride. Best to take advantage of it while we can.
Ride Date: 09/10/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a fast paced, paceline ride. Average speed is 18-21mph.
Ride Date: 09/06/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Big Meadow to Meiss Meadow
Depart Time: 445pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, off of Hwy 89
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll ride up the TRT from the Big Meadow Trailhead and past Round Lake with the goal of getting to Meiss Meadow, depending on how much daylight we have. There are only a couple of technical sections on this ride, the majority being fun, flowy singletrack. This will be an out-and-back route, so feel free to ride at your own pace, or turn around whenever you like.
Be sure to bring drinks and your favorite food to throw on the grill afterwards, and don't forget a headlamp for the ride.
Let's shoot for a 445pm departure, to take advantage of the dwindling light.
Ride Date: 09/04/2022
Ride Title: Diamond Valley
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: 3 Fs or corner of Foothill, Fairview and Fredresberg
Ride Leader: Jerry Lasarow (5305451789)
Email: jerryingenoa@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: About 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain:
Description: Start at 3Fs ride up Emigrant then down Carson River Rd then around Diamond Valley then back down Carson River Rd then back to start
Ride Date: 09/03/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 7:30AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a fast paced, paceline ride. Average speed is 18-21mph.
Ride Date: 09/03/2022
Ride Title: $3,000 check presentation to the Club by Blue Zone Sports.
Depart Time: 3:00-5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Blue Zone Sports Labor Day Tent Sale at the South Lake Tahoe Wye (89/50 intersection)
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Join me for the Presentation of a $3,000 check to the Club from Blue Zone Sports. Photo and presentation at 5:00 pm- Wear your Alta Alpina Cycling Kit. Come hang out and check out the Blue Zone Sports Tent Sale- all outside gear (skis, boots, bindings, etc. - 50% off; all inside stuff 30% or more off).
Ride Date: 08/30/2022
Ride Title: Tues Eve MTB: Toads Backside
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead (on the Tahoe side of Luther Pass)
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll head north on the TRT, climbing towards the turnoff to Mr Toads/Saxon Creek. We won't descend Toads, instead we'll continue riding up TRT as far as sunlight allows. With no particular destination, and plenty of technical sections, there's lots to practice on and retry - so if you avoid our technical rides because you don't like negotiating granite steps and the like, this is a good one to come out and get in some practice - I'll hang with you. Out and back, so take it at your own pace and turn around at a good time to make it back to the car before dark. This time of year, carry a light if you got one.
Ride Date: 08/28/2022
Ride Title: Packsaddle Pass
Depart Time: 8:30 am. Revise
Meeting Place: Base of Old Meyers Grade in Meyers (jct. of south Upper Truckee and Old Meyers
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain:
Description: This is a classic club ride- about 72 mi and over 7,000’ of climbing. This year we’ll ride in plenty of area burned in last year’s Caldor Fire but there is water at the South Fork CG and again at Silver Lake. Hoping for a good group of riders so we can have a slightly faster group and a slightly slower group. We’ll regroup at key locations like the top of climbs, bottom of descents, water/food stops, etc. Expect 50 degree temp at the start for a cool descent from Echo Summit area to Strawberry but plenty of sunshine and warmer temps after. You can look up the route description on the club website. Please RSVP your intention to join us.
Ride Date: 08/28/2022
Ride Title: 3F to Ebbetts cattle grates
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain:
Description: We meet at 3F, up Carson River road, 89 to Markleeville, to bottom of Ebbetts, and to the cattle grates.
Forecast: 79F, sunny
Ride Date: 08/27/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a fast paced, paceline ride. Average speed is 18-21mph.
Ride Date: 08/23/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Buchanan to Mott on Tahoe Rim Trail
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd (off Kingsbury on the Tahoe side)
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll head south and UP on the TRT, past the top of Van Sickle and on towards Mott Canyon. It's an out and back, so go as far as you like and return. There is some stout climbing and some pretty technical parts of the trail - granite steps and such. All that of course makes for fun downhills on the way back. Also some nice views of Lake Tahoe, and views of Carson Valley from way up!
Ride Date: 08/21/2022
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Blue Lakes Road, 1st parking on the left
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 23
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: A beautiful ride with very few cars.
Ride Date: 08/21/2022
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Luther Mixed Terrain
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 62
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Another take on the Kingsbury-Luther loop, but we're going to take all the dirt we can: up Old Kingsbury, down Edgewood Dr, K2K to Van Sickle (and top up water there), Powerline Trail, Railroad Grade, then around to South Upper Truckee to TRT and out TRT Luther Connector, down Old Luther to Hope Valley, then all pavement back to Genoa.
The ride is about half pavement, so a gravel bike is ideal.
If the whole loop is too much of a good thing, join us anyway and turnaround at the top of Old Kingsbury, or down at Van Sickle State Park after topping off water there.
This is a club weekend ride so there will be snacks and drinks afterwards.
The Strava post below shows the loop, but this time we'll be starting in Genoa.
Ride Date: 08/20/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a fast paced, paceline ride. Average speed is 18-21mph.
I will miss this ride but it’s still on. Enjoy!
Ride Date: 08/20/2022
Ride Title: Randy Jacob's Memorial Service Ride
Depart Time: 11:45am
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike and Brew
Ride Leader: Jim LaHue (7752303149)
Email: nvlahues@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 13
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: We will ride as a group to Randy's Memorial Service at Lifepoint Church on Stephanie Way via East Valley. Gail would like us to wear our Alta Alpina clothing and our bikes will be placed inside the sanctuary as a tribute to Randy's love of cycling.
Ride Date: 08/20/2022
Ride Title: Martin Slough Trail Dedication
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: Carlo Luri ()
Email: altaalpinanica@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: Martin Slough Trail dedication ceremony will take place Saturday 9:30 am at the Seeman Pond (off Buckeye Rd in Minden). Park at the Judicial Center. After the dedication, take the short ride on the trail to Gardnerville's Heritage Park for some free grub.
2 mile paved path, very easy.
Ride Date: 08/16/2022
Ride Title: Tuesday Evening MTB: Armstrong Pass
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Main trailhead parking on Fountain Place Rd, near Meyers. Google map these coordinates as your destination: 38.87236713942396, -119.98215359182912 . For those heading up from Carson Valley, let's carpool from Kimmerling and 88 at about 4:10pm.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: As the days are getting a tad shorter, we'll probably ride up the pavement on Fountain Place Road to get to the singletrack that we'll climb to Armstrong Pass. Then it's all singletrack all the way back down. Most of the trails are pretty technical, in a granite-steppy kind of way, though there are fun smooth swooshy sections too. The climb to Armstrong is an out-and-back, so keep an eye on the time and turn around when you need to to return before dark. Bring a light if you have one just in case.
Ride Date: 08/14/2022
Ride Title: 3F to bottom of Ebbe
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Since Highway 89 is closed for about a month we will fo the Diamond Valley start time 8:30
Ride Leader: Jerry Lasarow (530-545-1789)
Email: jerryingenoa@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Regroup when need
Ride Date: 08/13/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: Rolling at 8:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a fast paced, paceline ride. Average speed is 18-21mph.
Ride Date: 08/13/2022
Ride Title: Boca Reservoir to Cisco Grove, over Newly Repaved Donner Pas
Depart Time: 9 am
Meeting Place: Meet at the dirt parking area just north of the train tracks on Stampede Meadows Rd. Use exit 194 Hirschdale rd. from I-80. The parking spot might not show up on the map, but trust the verbal directions! https://www.google.com/maps/dir/39.3855605,-120.093181//@39.38595,-120.0936435,18.75z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72/52/41
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: From Boca Reservoir to Cisco Grove via: Glenshire Dr., the beautiful Truckee River Bike Path, Donner Pass Rd. to Donner Lake State Park, South Shore Dr., up the Donner Pass, then left at Soda Springs for a loop of Serene Lakes, then down old 40 to Cisco Grove, and return (72 miles round trip). Those who want a shorter or medium ride can return from Donner Pass (41 mile RT), or Serene Lakes (52 mile RT). A nice scenic route with limited exposure to traffic in the heart of the summer season. There are water & comfort stops at Donner State Park, Serene lakes, and Cisco Camp Ground. It’s a club weekend ride, so there will be snacks and drinks at the end.
If you have a Strava account you can view the ride in the link below, which also shows the parking spot.
Ride Date: 08/10/2022
Ride Title: Host Traveling Students
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Ride Leader: Tod Conover ()
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
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Description: I'm hosting a group of 7 MIT students,riding across the US teaching STEM workshops as they go. They are seeking additional hosts in Ely, Eureka, Austin and Fallon.. Approximate dates are August 8 to 14. Contact me if you know anybody in these towns willing to open their homes for a visit by these students.
Tod
todconover@hotmail.com
Ride Date: 08/09/2022
Ride Title: Christmas Valley Trail Out-and-back to Round Lake
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: The south end of South Upper Truckee Rd past the bridge, at the Christmas Valley Trailhead
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's ride up Christmas Valley Trail to Round Lake with a side trip to Lake Dardanelles, and check out a couple of fun new segments that TAMBA added earlier this season. Expect some challenging rocky sections on the way up, but since this is an out-and-back ride, feel free to go at your own pace and do-over as many of the tough bits as you like. We'll finish the ride back at the trailhead with a post-ride feed, so grab your favorite beverages/snacks and something to toss on the grill. The days are getting shorter, so don't forget your headlamp and a warm layer for afterwards. Let's shoot for a 445pm meetup to be on the trail by 5pm to take advantage of the light.
Ride Date: 08/07/2022
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Luther
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 62
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride up Kingsbury to Lake Tahoe, to Pioneer Trail to old South Upper Truckee Road, up and over Luther Pass, down Woodfords Canyon and back along Foothill to the start. Or just join us for the Kingsbury portion if you want, which is still about 2600 ft of climbing. This is an AACC weekend ride, so there will be drinks and snacks afterward.
Ride Date: 08/06/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: Rolling at 8:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a fast paced, paceline ride. Average speed is 18-21mph.
Ride Date: 08/02/2022
Ride Title: Tuesday Night Mt Bike Ride
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the High Meadow Parking area in South Lake Tahoe. It's a right hand turn off of Pioneer Tr. Go all the way up to the end to a dirt parking area.
Ride Leader: Jim Wire (5303149008)
Email: jimlwire@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Hard
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Description: High Meadows to Star Lake! We'll start at the High Meadow Trailhead and get on the Cold Creek Trail. Then cross the creek to Star Lake Tr. There is a technical area closer to the top of High Meadow Tr. Otherwise, most intermediate to advance riders will find it thoroughly FUN! It is an out and back so you may turn around at any point. We will be using all of the daylight so you may consider a head lamp just in case. Since there won't be a grill, we may go to a nearby restaurant or bring refreshments and snacks for after ride.
Ride Date: 07/31/2022
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: 3F, Intersection of Foothill, Fairview and Fredericksburg
Emigrant, cross 88, Carson River road, Left on 88 and left on 89, Left on Diamond Valley Road
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: about 25
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Description: Will regroup as needed
Ride Date: 07/30/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 7:30AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a fast paced, paceline ride. Average speed is 18-21mph.
Ride Date: 07/26/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB Change of Venue: Mt Rose TRT Out'n'Back
Depart Time: 5:15 pm
Meeting Place: Dirt parking lot at Incline Lake Recreation area off Mt Rose Hiway.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride south on the Tahoe Rim Trail and turn around when it seems like we need to to beat sunset. Hopefully we'll at least get to where the trail crosses Tunnel Creek Road. This section of TRT does have a lot of technical sections, but a lot of it the technical bits are optional, so there's a lot of smooth swooshy trail too. Since this is an out and back, ride as much as you want and turn around. Be ready to pedal at 5:15pm.
Ride Date: 07/24/2022
Ride Title: Second Highway Cleanup and tackle a pass
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Easy
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Description: This is our first of two highway cleanups. 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!
Ride Date: 07/23/2022
Ride Title: Birthday ride
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Markleeville Sheriff's Station
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (9516421611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 52
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: It's my birthday. I'll be doing Monitor and Ebbetts passes. I'll buy the first round at Cutthroat after we finish.
Ride Date: 07/23/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 7:30AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a fast paced, paceline ride. Average speed is 18-21mph.
Ride Date: 07/23/2022
Ride Title: Wild Sierra Volunteer Staff Ride Option: Blue Lakes - Ebbett
Depart Time: 7:30am
Meeting Place: Alpine County Buildings @ 50 Diamond Valley Road (same as DV race start location). This is a late-breaking change of venue, but will be nicer than TRP because of trees, shade, picnic tables and a port-a-potty. This is where the Staff Ride dinner will be held Saturday late afternoon/evening - after I get back to the car.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 85
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is my option for the Staff Ride, which is open to all Alta Alpina Challenge/Wild Sierra volunteers. From the Alpine County buildings, we'll ride up to Blue Lakes (Hope Valley Rest Stop), out and back on Blue Lakes, then back past the start and out to the top of Ebbetts rest stop, and return. I do need to keep moving since I need to get back late afternoon to set up for dinner, so if the group gets really spread out we may not regroup. But please start with me anyway. There are still a few variables for Saturday, so please RSVP to me if you want to join my ride. Please RSVP to Michael if you haven't already and you're doing a different route.
Ride Date: 07/19/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Big Meadow to Scotts Lake and post-ride BBQ
Depart Time: 5 PM
Meeting Place: Big Meadow trailhead parking lot (Tahoe side of Luther Pass)
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Warm weather is forecast for this Tuesday, so let's get out of the heat and ride near Luther Pass. This week we'll hit the classic Scott's Lake loop, but counter-clockwise this time around, and explore some fun new single track on the east and north sides of the loop.
There are some technical rocky sections, but most of the loop is quite rideable.
We'll start at Big Meadow Trailhead, cross hwy 89, and ride up TRT via the Luther Stairs to Big Meadow. From here (depending on daylight and the whims of the group) we have the option to continue up the TRT Golden Staircase for 2 miles (towards Round Lake), and turn around at the top for a zippy downhill back to Big Meadow.
From Big Meadow, we'll head east towards Scott's Lake, then zoom down the new flowy singletrack section to Luther Connector Trail (AKA Super Thrasher) and avoid the jeep road. We'll skirt the north side of Grass Lake on a newly discovered (to me, anyhow!) section of singletrack that bypasses most of the highway. From there, it's across 89 and up the TRT Grass Valley Spur, then down the TRT back to the Big Meadow parking lot.
Be sure and bring drinks as well as something to throw on the Barbi for the post-ride tailgate! I have a small Hibachi. If someone has another grill, feel free to bring it along.
Ride Date: 07/17/2022
Ride Title: Virginia City
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Carson Chocolate Factory
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20-30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: From the Chocolate Factory on Rte 341, Moundhouse , we ride the Truck route. Past Virginia City, we decide if we want to continue and turn back.
Ride Date: 07/16/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Club Ride
Depart Time: 9;00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is up tempo with a 20-21mph avg speed. Most of the ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 07/16/2022
Ride Title: Death Ride Volunteer
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Ride Leader: Allen Forbes ()
Email: allen@forbes-engineering.com
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Description: The AACC has volunteered at the Death Ride this year on Saturday, July 16. I need several volunteers first thing in the morning (5:00 am to 7:00 am) to help at the Bib check location. After 7:00 I will be able to handle the location, so I will only need you for the short time. Please contact me Allen Forbes at allen@forbes-engineering.com or leave me a message at (775) 848-4915. Thank you!
Ride Date: 07/12/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Tahoe Mtn, Angora Ridge, Lilly Lake
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Sawmill Pond parking area (just outside the gates), at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd & Sawmill Rd.
(To carpool from the valley, meet at the parking area on Hwy 88, just south of Kimmerling Way, at 4:15pm)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll ride up Mule Deer to Angora Ridge, and check out some of the awesome new Lilly Lake trail. Then descend Angora Ridge and Tahoe Mtn. Refuel afterwards at Ale-Worx at the Y.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 07/09/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Club Ride
Depart Time: 8:00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is up tempo with a 20-21mph avg speed. Most of the ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 07/09/2022
Ride Title: Volunteers Needed for Bike Repair
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Ride Leader: Tod Conover ()
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
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Description: I need help with bike safety at the Tigersharks Triathlon in Carson City. The kids team is doing a short triathlon and they are swimmers, not bikers. Their bikes are not the best. I need help pumping up tires, raising seats, and tweaking breaks for a couple hours. The races start at 8:00 AM, so we need to be ready by about 7:15. The last race starts at 9:30 so we'll be done by then. If you live in Carson City, this shouldn't take too much effort and it might be fun. Call or write...
Tod
949.510.6450
todconover@hotmail.com
Ride Date: 07/05/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Kirkwood Thunder Mtn Loop
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Go passed Kirkwood, at Carson Spur go passed the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, continue 2.1 miles to where an old road branches off to the right. Got that? 2.1 miles. Park here. Don't get suckered into the camping area like Chris McM does, that's only half way.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Thunder Mountain loop near Kirkwood! You could start this ride from the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, but then you'd have to finish with a climb up from near Silver Lake. So we think it's better to drive on a couple of miles so the ride finishes with the thunderous downhill. Route: we'll ride up the old road where we parked. This turns into the Castle Rock Trail. Cross Hwy 88 to the Thunder Mtn Trailhead and head up Thunder Mtn Trail. This is a pretty solid climb, a couple of sections everyone will walk. But enjoy the great views over Kirkwood, and at the 9300ft high point you'll ride through the palm of glove rock. Photo Opp! Then thunder down the Thunder Mtn Downhill back to Hwy 88. This is a lengthy ride, so bring a headlamp and enough food & clothes, just in case. And bring something to cook on the tailgate grill afterwards :-)
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 07/03/2022
Ride Title: Markleeville and Beyond
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet at 3f, Intersection of Foot Hill, Fairview and Fredericksburg
Ride Date: 07/02/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Club Ride
Depart Time: 8:00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is up tempo with a 20-21mph avg speed. Most of the ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 06/28/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - TRT & Marlette Flume Loop
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Spooner summit, at the boat check (and winter snow play) area, just to the east of the Hwy 50 & Hwy 28 junction. Optionally you can pay to drive into the actual Spooner Lake State Park, we'll pick you up as we bike passed.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 22
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This usually one of the rides with the greatest views! And a cool descent along the TRT to Tunnel Creek. Then return via the famous Flume trail.
This is a long ride, so arrive to leave promptly at 5pm, and bring a small headlight in case of mechanical holdups etc.
If that doesn't sound like you, there is a shorter option! Out and return on the Flume. Still beaut.
Tailgate GRILL afterwards. Bring drinks an food to grill etc.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 06/26/2022
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 10:00am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: We depart from 3F, Intersection of FootHill, Fairview and Fredericksburg.
We decide about doing Emigrant or Carson Valley road and come back via Diamond Road
Ride Date: 06/26/2022
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 10:00am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: We depart from 3F, Intersection of FootHill, Fairview and Fredericksburg.
We decide about doing Emigrant or Carson Valley road and come back via Diamond Road
Ride Date: 06/25/2022
Ride Title: Alta Alpina Challenge - Riding the Wild Sierra
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Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: Saturday, June 25th is the club's big annual fundraiser: The Alta Alpina Challenge - Riding the Wild Sierra. We need a plethora of volunteers for rest stops, signage, SAG, motorcycle, ham radio, and rider check-in. Friends and family are welcome to join you and help out. Equipment that we need to borrow: - 10x10 pop up tents - a small cargo trailer - a larger high-load trailer - Ice Chests. If you can volunteer or loan any equipment, please write to challenge@altaalpina.org. Let's put on a safe, fun ride again this year!
Ride Date: 06/25/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Club Ride
Depart Time: 9;00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is up tempo with a 20-21mph avg speed. Most of the ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 06/21/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Star Lake!
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Stagecoach parking lot
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This ride is on June 21. What's special about that day? - its the longest day of the year. So which ride do we do? - the longest ride! Its pretty audacious to attempt this as an after-work ride, but its become a solstice tradition, and we've got back before dark every other time... And as usual, don't let let uncertain fitness put you off. There are plenty of other really worthy & beautiful destinations along this route: Mott Canyon, Killebrew, Monument Saddle... Then refuel at Fox & Hound afterwards. BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 06/19/2022
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes Road , 1st parking lot on the left
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 22
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We regroup on top.
Ride Date: 06/18/2022
Ride Title: Donnelly Peak (Overnight)
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Ride Leader: Carlo Luri ()
Email: altaalpinanica@gmail.com
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Description: 2-day trip 56 miles, evenly split. 5,400’ of climbing 4,300’ on day 1. Level of difficulty 8
Please visit the link to register and for additional information.
Day 1: This ride crosses the Calico Mountains above 7,000’. This ride starts on Soldier Meadows Road at the southern shoulder of the Calico Hills. The road travels north between the Calico Mountains Wilderness Area and the west shore of the Black Rock Desert. At mile 13.5 the route turns onto a road that splits the Calico Mountains Wilderness Area from The High Rocks Lake Wilderness Area. It is wilderness as far as you can see! The climb to higher elevations will show off wildflowers and other greenery not found on the desert floor. We will cross Donnelly Creek for water resupply just a few miles before camp.
Day 2: The group will descend to Donnelley Flat then Hualapai Flat before looping around the base of the Calico Hills. Mountain bikes set up for touring are a great choice.
Ride Date: 06/18/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Club Ride
Depart Time: 9;00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is up tempo with a 20-21mph avg speed. Most of the ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 06/17/2022
Ride Title: Diamond Valley School Event
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Ride Leader: Aaaaaaa Bayer ()
Email: telephony@mac.com
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Description: Meet at 7:30am at the annex building at the Diamond Valley Elementary school. Volunteer for final bike check before the mass start of the annual Cycling Event that marks the end of the school year and celebrates summer. During the event be a course marshal and help kids with mechanical issues while out on the ride. See then June newsletter for more details.
Ride Date: 06/16/2022
Ride Title: Kids Bike Fix for Diamond Valley School Event
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Email: telephony@mac.com
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Description: Meet at 5pm at the annex building at the Diamond Valley Elementary school. Volunteer for a couple of hours to help prepare kids bikes for the annual Cycling Event on June 17 that marks the end of the school year. and celebrates summer. Bring tools if you have them. See then June newsletter for more details.
Ride Date: 06/15/2022
Ride Title: Kids Bike Fix for Diamond Valley School Event
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Email: telephony@mac.com
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Description: Meet at 5pm at the annex building at the Diamond Valley Elementary school. Volunteer for a couple of hours to help prepare kids bikes for the annual Cycling Event on June 17 that marks the end of the school year. and celebrates summer. Bring tools if you have them. See then June newsletter for more details.
Ride Date: 06/14/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - The Bench!
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: TRT Kingsbury North Trailhead, at the far end of N Benjamin Dr & Andria Dr.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Come and join us for this Tahoe classic! Don't be put off by the "Hard" rating for Terrain. Yes there are some very technical bits. But they simply slow down the faster riders, who spend ages trying to ride them. Again and again. They're a great equalizer. Superb views of the lake will be your prize for getting there, sociable drinks & snacks or burgers your prize for getting back.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 06/14/2022
Ride Title: Kids Bike Fix for Diamond Valley School Event
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Ride Leader: Aaaaaaa Bayer ()
Email: telephony@mac.com
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Description: Meet at 5pm at the annex building at the Diamond Valley Elementary school. Volunteer for a couple of hours to help prepare kids bikes for the annual Cycling Event on June 17 that marks the end of the school year. and celebrates summer. Bring tools if you have them. See then June newsletter for more details.
Ride Date: 06/13/2022
Ride Title: Death Ride Volunteer
Depart Time: 5:00 am
Meeting Place: Call me
Ride Leader: Allen Forbes ((775) 848-4915)
Email: allen@forbes-engineering.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 1
Pace: Easy
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Description: The AACC has volunteered at the Death Ride this year on Saturday, July 16. I need a couple of volunteers first thing in the morning (5:00 am to 7:00 am) to help at the Bib check location. After 7:00 I will be able to handle the location, so I will only need you for the short time. Please contact me Allen Forbes at allen@forbes-engineering.com or leave me a message at (775) 848-4915. Thank you!
Ride Date: 06/12/2022
Ride Title: First Highway Clean up and tackle a pass.
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Easy
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Description: This is our first of two highway cleanups. 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!
Ride Date: 06/11/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Club Ride
Depart Time: 8:00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is up tempo with a 20-21mph avg speed. Most of the ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 06/11/2022
Ride Title: Training Series: Markleeville to Lake Alpine
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Behind the Markleeville General Store (99 Water St, Markleeville).
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Be a club ambassador and join us for this training ride as Alta Alpina hosts a training series for non-club members, for both our Alta Alpina Challenge and the Death Ride. This ride is a club favorite and features a whole lotta climbing: Ebbetts Pass and Pacific Grade outbound, and Ebbetts West on the way back. Since it’s out and back, join us for as much or as little as you like. There will be snacks and drinks at the top of Ebbetts both directions, as well as at the end.
Ride Date: 06/07/2022
Ride Title: Kingsbury Stinger loop
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Kahle Park, Stateline, Sth Lake Tahoe.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll climb the easy route, via Cypress Lane to the KtoK to TRT Connector. Then cross Kinsbury, climb a little TRT, then charge down Stinger.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 06/05/2022
Ride Title: Beyond Virginia City from Carso Chocolate factory
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Chocolate Factory, Carson road to Virginia City 341/342
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (530 545 1789)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Leave from the Chocolate Factory on 341/342
Climb the truck route pass Virginia City and decide how far we want to go.
Ride Date: 06/04/2022
Ride Title: Training Series: Woodfords-Carson Pass-Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: 50 Diamond Valley Rd, Markleeville, CA: Alpine County Community Development parking lot in Woodfords (same parking lot where the Diamond Valley race meets).
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 54
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Be a club ambassador and join us for this training ride as Alta Alpina hosts a training series for non-club members, for both our Alta Alpina Challenge and the Death Ride. We’ll ride from Woodfords up the canyon to Hope Valley, then Carson Pass, back to Hope Valley, then Blue Lakes Road out and back. Since it's out and back you can join us for just part of the ride if you'd like. There will be snacks and drinks mid-ride at a rest stop as well as at the end.
Ride Date: 06/04/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Club Ride
Depart Time: 9;00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is up tempo with a 20-21mph avg speed. Most of the ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 05/31/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Cold Creek & Monument Saddle
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: High Meadow Trailhead, South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: The snow is mainly gone from this beaut ride, so let's hit it before it gets sandy!
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 05/29/2022
Ride Title: Cassidy Mine – Steamboat loop with FBRHR (day trip)
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Ride Leader: Carlo Luri ()
Email: altaalpinanica@gmail.com
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Description: This fun day loop covers 18 miles of smooth to chunky roads with great views of the Black Rock Desert, Hualapai Flat, and the Calico Hills. The colorful history of the Cassidy Mine mirrors the colorful rocks of the Calico Hills. The flora and fauna are highly adapted to the desert alkali flat of the ancient Lake Lahontan lake bed. Evidence of the ancient sea’s retreat is written in stone as parallel lines of erosion on the adjacent hillsides. We will tread lightly as we pass cryptobiotic soils. Mountain bikes and gravel bikes are appropriate for this ride. Water, sunscreen, and snacks are recommended for this ride. Gerlach is about a 3-hour drive from Minden. There is plenty of free camping on nearby public lands. Leave no trace practices are expected in the National Conservation Area (lnt.org). Feel free to ask me questions. This ride is part of the Friends of Black Rock High Rock Rendezvous Campout. Visit blackrockdesert.org for more information.
Ride Date: 05/28/2022
Ride Title: Woodfords-Luther Pass-Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: 50 Diamond Valley Rd, Markleeville, CA: Alpine County Community Development parking lot in Woodfords (same parking lot where the Diamond Valley race meets).
Ride Leader: Lyn Willoughby (951 642-1611)
Email: lynwilloughby@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride from Woodfords to Picketts and then on to Luther Pass. Return to Picketts, then on to Blue Lakes. We will go as far up Blue Lakes as the snow allows then turn around and return.
Ride Date: 05/25/2022
Ride Title: Ride Around Lake Tahoe
Depart Time: 8:30 am
Meeting Place: TJ Max /Blue Zone Parking Lot
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: The classic ride around Lake Tahoe. Will be quite warm for this time of year but hopefully traffic will be on the lighter side. Please RSVP if you plan to join us.
Ride Date: 05/25/2022
Ride Title: Carson Valley Trails Association Annual Membership Party
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Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: Carson Valley Trails Association does a lot of great work in our area for hiking and biking trails. You're invited to attend their membership meeting for trails information, refreshments, and a no-host bar. You're bound to run into other Alta Alpina members there. Please support our local trails groups.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Douglas County Community and Senior Center Grand View Dining Room
1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV
Ride Date: 05/24/2022
Ride Title: Van Sickle to 7777
Depart Time: 5:00
Meeting Place: Kahle Park and Community Center
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15?
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: K to K connector South to Van Sickle Trail and up to the "7777" sign near Boulder Chair. Out and back. We can also ride up the Stinger Trail from Kahle Park when we get back if we have the time and stamina.
Ride Date: 05/22/2022
Ride Title: Upper Clear Creek (+ TRT toward the Bench?)
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: The pullout just south of US-50 at the Golf Club Drive exit.
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (9259896643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15 mi (Upp
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: We’ll cruise up non-technical Upper Clear Creek trail to Spooner Summit. At that point, those interested can push south on the TRT (moderately technical) toward the Bench (conditions permitting). After return to the start, an additional option will be to ride down Lower Clear Creek to the Knob, then back up.
Upper Clear Creek to Spooner (UP only stats): 7.5mi, +1441 ft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39500401
TRT Spooner to Bench (UP only stats): 5.5 mi, +1775 ft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39500473
Upper-Lower CC Junction to Knob (DOWN only stats): 1.5 mi, -179 ft
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39500520
Ride Date: 05/22/2022
Ride Title: Blue Lakes Rd OAB
Depart Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes Snowpark just of Hwy 88 and Blue Lakes Rd (may require parking permit)
Ride Leader: Carlo Luri ((775) 720-0754)
Email: altaalpinanica@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 24
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Since being paved a few years back, this has become one of the most popular rides south of Tahoe. Starting just off Hwy 88 avoids most all the traffic. Very scenic, smooth pavement and moderate climbs through Hope, Faith and Charity Valleys and up to Blue Lakes. In the summer there is water at Hope Valley Campground and at the campground up at Blue lakes. About 1500 feet of climbing out and back in about 24 miles. Do as many out and backs as you want.
Ride Date: 05/21/2022
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Memorial Spring Century
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: Varies
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We've updated our ride format for this year's Spring Century event, and I think everyone will be happy with the changes! This year there will be a number of group-start style rides for you to choose from, with a variety of start/finish locations and times. We're still planning on holding the ride on May 21st, with a backup date of May 22nd. Please see the May newsletter for details, and looking forward to seeing everyone out there!
If anyone would like to help out at the rest stop on either day, please text or call Chris at 928-600-1097
Ride Date: 05/21/2022
Ride Title: Ray Ricard Memorial Spring Century
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: Rest stop at the bottom of the west side of Monitor pass
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Spring Century volunteers needed to help staff our rest stop on Saturday May 21st and Sunday, the 22nd (in case we have to move the date back due to bad weather). I'm looking for one or two folks to help out either in the morning (9-12pm) or afternoon (12-3:30pm) on either day.
Call or text Chris at 928-600-1097 if you can lend a hand.
Thanks!
Ride Date: 05/21/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Club Ride
Depart Time: 9;00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is up tempo with a 20-21mph avg speed. Most of the ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 05/21/2022
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Memorial Spring Century
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: varies -- see our newsletter for details.
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We're forecasting beautiful weather for this Saturday's Spring Century, so come out and join us! There are a number of great rides to choose from, including Ebbetts Pass, which recently opened for the season. Please see this month's newsletter for details. You can RSVP with your ride option to Springcentury@altaalpina.org.
We're still looking for one or two folks to help out our rest stop on Saturday afternoon from 12-3pm. If you'd like to volunteer, contact Chris at 928-600-1097.
Ride Date: 05/17/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Ash Canyon
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: "Pooh Corner" end of Foothill Dr, off W Winnie Ln, Carson City
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ash Canyon out and back. A Carson classic.
BACKGROUND: This is a series of mtn 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: 05/15/2022
Ride Title: Luther and Picketts
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Meet at Holiday Market in Meyers, 2977 Hwy 50.
Ride Leader: Curt Wohlgemuth (4086398033)
Email: curt.wohlgemuth@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20-35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: From Meyers, ride South Upper Truckee and through Big Meadow CG to Luther Pass. For those who want more miles and climbing, ride down to Picketts Junction and back Old Luther (assuming the snow is gone).
Ride Date: 05/14/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Club Ride
Depart Time: 9;00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is up tempo with a 20-21mph avg speed. Most of the ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 05/14/2022
Ride Title: Pine Nut Cracker
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Single Tree Trailhead
Ride Leader: Brian Dempsey (7754504985)
Email: Demps4@aol.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Come join us for a fun ride out in the pine nuts. We will be riding the Pine Nut Cracker race loop.
Ride Date: 05/10/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - NOT!!
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: TBD
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Yesterday's snow, and the cold/rain/snow forecast through Wednesday, will have made it pretty obvious why no Tuesday Evening MT Bike ride was posted for this week.
But if you'd like to squeeze in a backcountry ski somewhere over these next couple of days, shoot me a text and we can see what works.
Ride Date: 05/07/2022
Ride Title: Training Series: Kingsbury-Luther from Woodfords via Diamond
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Alpine County Community Development parking lot in Woodfords (same parking lot where the Diamond Valley race meets). https://goo.gl/maps/VGHoimvzGH5GAjod8
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 57
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Be a club ambassador and join us for this training ride as Alta Alpina hosts a training series for non-club members, for both our Alta Alpina Challenge and the Death Ride. We’ll ride CCW around Diamond Valley, then head north to summit Kingsbury, ride through South Lake Tahoe to Luther Pass, and return down Woodfords Canyon.
There will be snacks and drinks mid-ride at a rest stop as well as at the end.
See route map link below (but we won't do the couple funny little diversions that google maps added in).
Ride Date: 05/07/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Weekly Club Ride
Depart Time: 9:00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a fast paced club ride. Average speed 19-21mph. Most of this ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 05/03/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Incense Cedar - Sidewinder - Corral
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: End of Columbine Trail (Road), off Pioneer Place, South Lake Tahoe.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Lets head for one of the lower Tahoe rides. This is a relatively non-technical ride, but it's in the busy Corral area so we cover a lot of trails: Up: Power Line, Incense Cedar, Side winder. Optional extra up Fountain Place and down Armstrong Connector. Down: Corral or Sidewinder, Lower Sidewinder, Railroad grade. Great riding!
We'll find a venue nearby for optional refreshments after the ride.
Ride Date: 05/01/2022
Ride Title: Kirkwood from Blue Lake
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Blue Lake Rd , 1st parking lot on the left
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Carson pass going and coming back
Ride Date: 05/01/2022
Ride Title: Kirkwood from Blue Lake
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Blue Lake Rd , 1st parking lot on the left
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Carson pass going and coming back
Ride Date: 05/01/2022
Ride Title: Kirkwood from Blue Lake
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Blue Lake Rd , 1st parking lot on the left
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Carson pass going and coming back
Ride Date: 04/30/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Club Ride
Depart Time: 9:00AM sharp
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is up tempo with a 20-21mph avg speed. Most of the ride is in a paceline.
Ride Date: 04/30/2022
Ride Title: Trego Springs – Lava Beds Overnight with FBRHR
Depart Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: Friends of Black Rock High Rock
320 Main Street, Gerlach, NV
Registration is required (see link). Caravan to ride start.
Ride Leader: Carlo Luri (7757200754)
Email: altaalpinanica@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 90
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Day 1: This dirt road and 4-wheel drive track is a great overview of the lands on the southern margin of the Black Rock desert. These are public lands managed by the BLM but stolen from the original stewards, the indigenous Northern Paiute and Shoshone. The geology contains a wide range of rock forms, although lava flows are conspicuously absent. The ride starts in the grand Kumiva Valley, travels through rangeland, then climbs into the Hannan Range. Passing mines and springs we will overnight at Sheep Head Spring.
Day 2: We will wind through the mind-bending rock formations before following Lava Beds wash back to Jungo Rd and the Black Rock Desert. This ride will cover hard-pack roads, chunky 4×4 track, and some sandy bits. Mountain bikes set up for touring are recommended. We will practice the wilderness ethics of Leave No Trace.
This is the first of several rides planned through Friends of Black Rock. These rides are self-supported. Some experience bikepacking is helpful but not required. Feel free to reach out if you have questions.
Ride Date: 04/26/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Kings Canyon
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Kings Canyon Road, small pullout on left, just passed Longview Way. Carson City.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll start with riding up Kings Crack, then the new(ish) Kings Connector, and hopefully up to the high point between Kings & Ash. Those who are feeling energetic can continue up the new mile or so of trail above that.
We'll return by the same route, so don't stress if you're not keeping up, we'll all re-group on the way back down. All welcome!
Probably grab a bite somewhere in Carson after the ride.
Ride Date: 04/23/2022
Ride Title: Virginia City from Carson City
Depart Time: 10:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Carson City, in the parking lot in front of Schat's Bakery, 1212 S. Stewart St.
Ride Leader: Curt Wohlgemuth (408 639 8033)
Email: curt.wohlgemuth@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Join me in a ride to Virginia City via 6-Mile Canyon. Out via US 50 past Dayton, back from VC via the truck route. This is a MEDIUM pace group with a fair amount of climbing; the last 2+ miles to VC is quite steep, be prepared!
Ride Date: 04/19/2022
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Trailhead on Jack's Valley Rd
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Let's fire up the Tuesday Evening Mtn Bike Ride series for 2022! With a little rain forecast for Tuesday morning, it should be great biking on freshly dampened dirt that evening.
We'll ride up from the standard trailhead on Jack's Valley Rd, aiming for the Knob. And beyond if you're feeling enthusiastic. All welcome!
With a cool forecast, we may head to Qdoba afterwards.
Ride Date: 04/17/2022
Ride Title: 3F to the Bottom of Ebbetts
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: 3F: The intersection of Foothill, Fredricksburg, and Fairview in Gardnerville. https://goo.gl/maps/5LestyLpZsFHem6h8
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll ride from Carson Valley out to the first closed gate at Ebbetts Pass. It's an out and back, so you can turn around when you've had enough. The last few miles out to Ebbetts should be pretty peaceful with Ebbetts still closed for the winter.
Ride Date: 04/09/2022
Ride Title: Spring Rider Roundup - Spooner-Kingsbury via Clear Creek
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is part of the Spring Rider Roundup which we're doing in lieu of the AACC Spring Party this year. Keep an eye out for other ride postings for same day, same meeting place, and roughly the same start time - there should be enough rides that something will catch your fancy. This ride: We'll climb Old Clear Creek Road, get on Hiway 50 for the rest of the climb to Spooner Summit, then down and around to Stateline and climb Kingsbury to get back to Genoa. It's still fairly early season so the pace will be casual - or at least mine will be. Last year the group split into fast and slow, and I'll be in the slow group.
Ride Date: 04/09/2022
Ride Title: Spring Rider Roundup - Mtn Bike Genoa Canyon
Depart Time: 10:30 am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Mountain bike option for the Spring Rider Roundup. We'll ride to the Sierra Canyon Trailhead (Centennial Dr) and head on up at a relaxed pace. Come and join in!
And hey, remember to bring your picnic blankets, chairs and food for a social snack in the park afterwards.
Also, while the rides are starting our Membership Coordinator Allen will be there, ready to sign on the flood of new members that you bring along. Yes! Do bring along all your non-club-member riding friends. To renew yourself, give it a go online first, either via the email you should have been sent, or at: https://www.altaalpina.org/membership/join_renew.php If neither of those work for you, Allen should be able to help out.
Ride Date: 04/09/2022
Ride Title: Spring Rider Roundup - Diamond Valley
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 44
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is part of the Spring Rider Roundup which we're doing in lieu of the AACC Spring Party this year.
We'll go south on Foothill to Diamond Valley and back. This ride will probably be led by Frank Dixon. I am posting on his behalf. I will be at the Spring Rider Roundup but may participate in a different ride.
Ride Date: 04/03/2022
Ride Title: Kingsbury and optional steeps
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury, Carson Valley side
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 16-24
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's climb Kingsbury, and anyone who's up for it we can add some steep climbing by riding Tramway and some of the residential streets off Kingsbury on the Tahoe side.
Ride Date: 04/03/2022
Ride Title: Turtle Rock
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: 3F, Emigrant pass, 69 to Turtle riock, back via Diamond valley rd
Ride Date: 03/27/2022
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (4082052800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: 3F, Emigrant pass, Diamond Loop+
Forecast: 61F, partly cloudy
Ride Date: 03/26/2022
Ride Title: Easy ride around Diamond Valley
Depart Time: 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Place: Meet at 3F: Intersection of Fairview/Foothill/Fredricksburg Roads.
Ride Leader: Curt Wohlgemuth (408 639 8033)
Email: curt.wohlgemuth@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20-ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is an earlyish season EASY paced ride around Diamond Valley, starting and ending at the usual 3F meeting spot. Let's go up Carson River Road to Woodfords, and ride Diamond Valley anti-clockwise. If you're chomping at the bit to ride hard, you might want to opt for Big Daddy's ride instead :) . Rain/snow cancels.
Ride Date: 03/26/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Ride
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weekly ride weather permitting.
Ride Date: 03/24/2022
Ride Title: 3F to Markleeville
Depart Time: 10:00am
Meeting Place: 3F, Corner of Foot Hill, Fairview and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Regrouping when needed
Pace depending on the participants
Ride Date: 03/23/2022
Ride Title: Kingsbury- Luther
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: 3F intersection. 10:20 am at the bottom of Kingsbury.
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (5305459905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Early season spin on longer, more gradual climbs with great weather. Pace will be easy/moderate and the terrain is moderate/hard for this time of year.
Ride Date: 03/12/2022
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Ride
Depart Time: 10:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Big Daddy’s Ride
Ride Date: 03/08/2022
Ride Title: Markleeville
Depart Time: 12:30pm
Meeting Place: Corner of 89 and Diamond Valley Road
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast 51F, sunny
Ride Date: 03/06/2022
Ride Title: Carson to Virginia City
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory on 341/342, Mount House, off 50
Look for the sign:Virginia City
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast 46F, sunny in Carson, 40F cloudy in Virginia City
Mostly uphill 5-6% to Virginia City
Go though Virginia City
Turn around about 1/2 mile after end of town
Ride Date: 03/06/2022
Ride Title: Lower Clear Creek Trail
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: James Lee Park Trailhead, Carson City
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 2
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Have you done your volunteer trail work yet on Lower Clear Creek? Are you on the email list to volunteer? They will be working this coming Sunday through Wednesday, starting at noon. I will be there on Wednesday. You must contact Jeremy Vlcan at jeremyrvlcan@gmail.com to let him know if you are coming, as he coordinates and supplies the tools.
Ride Date: 03/01/2022
Ride Title: Turtle Rock
Depart Time: 12:30
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Leave from 3F. Emigrant pass or Carson River Rd, 89 toward Markleeville, Turtle Rock, return via Diamond Valley Road
Ride Date: 02/19/2022
Ride Title: Washoe Lake
Depart Time: 12:30pm
Meeting Place: East Lake, make a right, park on the left next to small road.
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20+
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: It is nice ride not difficult with great vistas. We will go around the lake finishing on Frank town road
Ride Date: 02/19/2022
Ride Title: Washoe Lake
Depart Time: 12:30pm
Meeting Place: East Lake road, last Carson City exit.
Make a right after the exit park on the left ne
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20+
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is a nice and easy ride finishing around the lake on Franktown road
Ride Date: 02/13/2022
Ride Title: Carson City to VC via 6-Mile Cyn
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Back of Paul Schat's Bakery, 1212 S. Stewart St, CC. https://goo.gl/maps/de8A8jrxMoqgzvRb7 .
Ride Leader: Curt Wohlgemuth (408-639-8033)
Email: curt.wohlgemuth@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Super Bowl Sunday ride to Virginia City via Six-Mile Canyon. I figure 10:30 should be warm(ish) enough to start. Here's a Strava route link: https://www.strava.com/routes/2927003481099649068 .
If you want go join us, an RSVP is nice but not necessary.
Ride Date: 02/12/2022
Ride Title: 3F to Markleeville
Depart Time: 12:30pm
Meeting Place: 3F, Foothill, Fairview, Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 32
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: We meet at 3F. We regroup whenever necessary
We cross 88, climb Carson River Road, left on 89 to Markleeville and return via Diamond Valley road
Ride Date: 02/09/2022
Ride Title: New Lower Clear Creek
Depart Time: 11
Meeting Place: Just SW of Jack's Valley School on Jack's Valley Rd. South side of the road
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 2
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Carson Valley Trails Association just completed new trail across the street from the existing Clear Creek Trail. Looking for riders to get out and put some tracks down on the new trail.
I plan to be there at 11 AM
Ride Date: 12/12/2021
Ride Title: 3F to Markleeville+
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Leave from 3F, intersection of Foot Hill, Fairview & Fredericksburg, Emigrant or Carson Valley road, 89 to Markleeville or beyond, u turn, Diamond Valley road to 3F
Forecast: 58F, mostly sunny
Ride Date: 12/06/2021
Ride Title: Clear Creek extension
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: Lee Griffith ()
Email: moregriff@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride:
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Description: With the good weather, we'll continue working on the Lower Clear Creek Trail System this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 6-8. The trail is starting to take shape and promises to be a nicely flowing system and a great addition to the existing Clear Creek system, so please come out and join in.
Standard required clothing includes wearing work pants, long-sleeved shirt, sunglasses and work gloves. Sturdy hiking shoes/boots are a minimum with high ankle supports encouraged. Bring plenty of food and water. Tools and hard hats are provided. We meet across from the trailhead on Jacks Valley Rd. at 8:30 each day.
Ride Date: 12/04/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Ride
Depart Time: Rolling at 10:0
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Big Daddy’s Weekly Ride
Ride Date: 12/03/2021
Ride Title: Fri Afternoon MTB - Toads Backside
Depart Time: 2 pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, near Luther Pass.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Wow, didn't expect to be riding this trail again this season! But its south facing, so even at its high point of 9000' it should be pretty snow-free. We will NOT be riding Toads, but rather the access trail up to it, then back down the same way. It is great riding.
Note that the Big Meadow Trailhead is probably closed. If so, just park on the side of the road nearby.
Bring a headlamp, just in case.
Carpool info: meet 1:20pm on Hwy 88 near Kimmerling.
Ride Date: 12/03/2021
Ride Title: Clear Creek Trail addition
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: Lee Griffith ()
Email: moregriff@sbcglobal.net
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Description: 9 more miles of trail are being added to the Clear Creek Trail to the east of the Jack's Valley TH. Work has just gotten underway and this is a great opportunity to join in a project that will benefit our community for years to come. If you would like to help please join us at 8:30, on the east side of Jacks Valley Rd., at the Clear Creek TH. Remember to wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, and bring gloves. Sturdy boots are recommended. Don't forget food and water. Work will be ongoing Fri, Sat. and Sunday (Dec, 3, 4, and 5).
Ride Date: 11/28/2021
Ride Title: Kirkwood from Blue Lakes road
Depart Time: 10:30 am
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes Road parking lot on the left
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We climb Carson Pass. regroup on top. We descend to Caples Lake, go on the Kirkwood and back.
Forecast: Kirkwood 54F, 6mph wind, Minden: 65F
Ride Date: 11/27/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Ride
Depart Time: Rolling at 10:0
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Big Daddy’s Weekly Ride
Ride Date: 11/21/2021
Ride Title: Eagle Ridge to Genoa Canyon OAB
Depart Time: 11 roll
Meeting Place: Eagle Ridge Trailhead, beyond the water tank, just off Eagle Ridge Rd. north of Genoa. Please arrive as necessary ahead of time for the 11 am departure. Sorry, no facilities here.
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (925-989-6643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11.7
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weather looks a bit dicey for this weekend, definitely cooler than last weekend. Should still be good riding, we'll just bundle up and start a bit later. We'll head south along Lower and Upper Discovery Trail, crossing the Sierra Canyon Trail along the way. U-turn at the Genoa Canyon Trail, and retrace. We can snack / recover at Genoa if we want.
Ride Date: 11/21/2021
Ride Title: Markleeville & Diamond Road via Emigrant
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We leave from 3F, Emigrant, 88 to Markleeville and back to 3F via Diamond Valley roadForecast: Sunny, 54F, Wind: 4mph
Ride Date: 11/20/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Ride
Depart Time: Rolling at 10:0
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Big Daddy’s Weekly Ride
Ride Date: 11/20/2021
Ride Title: Woodfords to Silver Creek Campground
Depart Time: 11 roll
Meeting Place: Park in Woodfords along Old Pony Express Way, above the Woodfords store. Please arrive as necessary ahead of time for the 11 am departure.
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (925-989-6643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 38
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: My 'Tour of Two Campgrounds' ride previously scheduled for this date is cancelled... I found out that Wolf Creek Road is mostly gravel, sorry. Instead, for similar distance and climbing, let's start at Woodfords, head towards Ebbetts, and climb to Silver Creek Campground before U-turning.
Ride Date: 11/19/2021
Ride Title: Fri Afternoon MTB - Kings Canyon
Depart Time: 2 pm
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kings Crack, Carson City (cnr of W King St & LongView Way)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: For any mountain bike riders who haven't yet ridden the new section of track in Kings Canyon, attendance at this ride is compulsory. For those who have, you'll know to come anyway.
Out-and-return up Kings Canyon, single track all the way. Some riders may even have enough time to grab the extra mile of new track at the top too. All welcome!
Optional refreshments afterwards in Carson, by popular choice.
Ride Date: 11/14/2021
Ride Title: Clear Creek MTB - How Far Up Can We Go?
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Parking lot adjacent to and just SW of Jack's Valley Elementary School. No facilities here. Arrive ahead of time as necessary for the 9:30 roll.
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (925-989-6643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16 (Knob)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: 100% single-track! We'll warm up on Lower Jack's Connector, then cross Jack's Valley Rd. and start upward on Lower Clear Creek. Currently this trail is in excellent shape up to mile 8 (Knob vista point) and beyond to mile 9.5 (intersection with the Clear Creek Connector). If conditions and time permit, we can continue toward Spooner Summit on Upper Clear Creek. Bring lights just in case, now that it's PST, and a bike bell (Clear Creek's popular these days).
Ride Date: 11/14/2021
Ride Title: Markleeville & Diamond Road via Emigrant
Depart Time: 10:00am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: 3F, Emigrant, 88, 89 to Markleeville and back via Diamond Valley road. Regrouping when needed.
Forecast: partly cloudy, 71F, wind: 5mph
Ride Date: 11/13/2021
Ride Title: Six-Mile Canyon - VA City Lollipop (CCW)
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: Schats Bakery, Carson City (1212 S. Stewart St.). Arrive ahead of time as necessary for the 10 am roll.
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (925-989-6643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 43
Pace: Medium
Terrain:
Description: High pressure’s forecast to be controlling our weather this weekend, so let’s try again to get this ride done before Winter really starts. Ride east out of CC on US50 to Dayton State Park (restrooms and water available), then left and climb Six-Mile Canyon Rd. to Virginia City. Turn right on C Street for a couple blocks to the public restrooms and water fountains at the north end of town. Options from here are Geiger Grade down and back up and/or Lousetown Loop. Ride back through town (what will be this weekend’s festival?) and onto Hwy. 341 (the ‘Truck Route’) for the descent to US50. Turn right (west) and retrace back into CC.
Ride Date: 11/13/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Ride
Depart Time: Rolling at 10:0
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Big Daddy’s Weekly Ride
Ride Date: 11/13/2021
Ride Title: Wood-Grover-Wolf
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: West of Mad Dog Cafe in Woodfords.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 38
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride from Woodfords to Grover Hot Springs to Wolf Creek and back. Optional ride around Diamond Valley at the end to add another 10 miles.
Ride Date: 11/12/2021
Ride Title: Fri Afternoon MTB - Pinenuts
Depart Time: 2 pm
Meeting Place: "Single Tree Access" trailhead on Pinenuts Rd.
Google maps calls this "Pine Nuts Moto Parking"
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Sadly, the end of daylight saving has killed off the Tuesday Evening MTB rides. But all is not lost - while weather and conditions allow, lets try to get out on Friday afternoons instead.
This week long-time Pinenuts expert Chris McMillen will lead us around the 'nuts.
Perhaps a post-ride debrief at Bike & Brew could be arranged too...
Ride Date: 11/12/2021
Ride Title: Luther pass
Depart Time: 10:30 home and
Meeting Place: either 2209 White Sands Drive South Lake Tahoe at 10:30 am or park in Meyers on 89, a few hundred yards after the Round about at 11am.
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Going up Luther Pass and down on the other side and back home
Ride Date: 11/12/2021
Ride Title: Luther pass
Depart Time: 10:30 home and
Meeting Place: either 2209 White Sands Drive South Lake Tahoe at 10:30 am or park in Meyers on 89, a few hundred yards after the Round about at 11am.
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Going up Luther Pass and down on the other side and back home
Forecast: 62F, sunny, wind 4mph
Ride Date: 11/11/2021
Ride Title: Markleeville & Diamond Road via Emigrant
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408 205 2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet at 3F, Emigrant, 88 to 89, Markleeville, come back to 3F via Diamond Valley rd. Regrouping along the way.
Forecast: Mostly sunny 67, wind 6mph
Ride Date: 11/07/2021
Ride Title: Caples Lake
Depart Time: 10:30 am
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes bottom parking lot on the left
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: up Carson Pass down to Caples Lake and back.
Forecast 58F Partly cloudy, 4% chance of rain
Ride Date: 11/06/2021
Ride Title: Ode to Daylight Savings Time 1: Ash to Kings, Kings to Ash
Depart Time: Roll at 10:00 a
Meeting Place: N. Ormsby Blvd, just north of Kings Canyon Rd., in Carson City. Sorry, no facilities here. Arrive ahead of time as necessary for the 10:00 roll. I'll try to be there about 9:30.
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (925-989-6643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 34 (option
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Almost all of this ride will be on fun singletrack, and these trails are currently in great shape! We'll explore the new Longview singletack in both directions. Ash Canyon to Kings Canyon (CCW loop) first, followed by Kings Canyon to Ash Canyon (CW loop). Optional shorter ride: do the first loop only. Email me if you would like the gpx file for this route.
Ride Date: 11/05/2021
Ride Title: Diamond Loop via Emigrant
Depart Time: 10:30 am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We start from 3F, up Emigrant to 88, left on 89 to Turtle Rock, turn, right on Diamond Loop , maybe up Carson river road, u turn and back to 3 F
Ride Date: 11/02/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Fay Luther
Depart Time: 4 pm
Meeting Place: Fay Luther trailhead, off Foothill Rd, Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Last Tuesday Evening MTB of the season! Yes that's right, summertime ends next weekend.
The forecast is good, and the sand has been well damped recently, so lets wrap-up with a ride to the extremities of Fay Luther, then a Bar-b-que at the nearby Presidential Palace. Burgers will be provided (thanks to the club), just bring your own verbal lubricant. And text me so I know how much to defrost.
All welcome!
Ride Date: 10/31/2021
Ride Title: Lake Tahoe Marathon escort
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: Homewood/Emerald Bay
Ride Leader: Kevin Willitts (5305459150)
Email: wkscslt@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 26/13
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Anyone interested in escorting (on bike) the lead male and female runners in the Lake Tahoe Marathon full and 1/2 distances on Halloween morning 10/31. LTM swag included.
Call or email Kevin for more details.
Ride Date: 10/28/2021
Ride Title: Diamond Loop via Emigrant
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: 3F, Intersection of Foot Hill, Fredericksburg, and Fairview
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25s
Pace: Medium
Terrain:
Description: We start from 3f Go up Emigrant to 88 left on 89, left on Diamond Valley and back to 3F.
Ride Date: 10/19/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Stinger
Depart Time: 4 pm
Meeting Place: Kahle Park
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: With snow now forecast for Sunday night, let's ride on the sunny side of the mountains, on a trail that benefits from a bit of moisture - Stinger!
Starting from Kahle Park maximizes the ride and allows an out & back format.
Sustenance afterwards at either Mott Tavern or Fox & Hound, by popular vote.
(Do check this posting on Tue afternoon- if there's still snow on the ground we could swap to a ride in the Valley)
Ride Date: 10/16/2021
Ride Title: Turtle Rock and Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 1pm
Meeting Place: 3F, intersection of Foot Hill, Fairview and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Leaving from 3F, Emigrant, 89 to Turtle Rock, uturn, Diamond Loop and back or Carson river and back
Forecast is Sunny, 65F , 4mph wind,
Ride Date: 10/12/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Genoa Eagle Ridge
Depart Time: 4 pm
Meeting Place: Eagle Ridge Trailhead, near Genoa
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Cool temps forecast for this week, so lets drop down to a trail in the Valley.
We'll start at the water tower above Eagle Ridge Rd, at the new (earlier) time of 4pm. Aiming to ride passed the Sierra Canyon trail, heading for the waterfall (if time allows). Out and return, so all levels of rider are welcome. This is not a technical trail. Bring a little headlamp, just in case.
If we have a quorum, a post-ride visit to Nevada's oldest saloon could be in order.
Ride Date: 10/10/2021
Ride Title: Markleeville and Beyond from 3F
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: 3F, Intersection of Foot Hill, Fairview and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25-30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We leave from 3F, we climb Emigrant pass, 88, left on 89, through Markleeville to the start of Ebbetts , turn around and come back via Diamond Valley road.
If the AQI is over 100 in Markleeville, the ride is cancelled.
The forecast is: Sunny 65F
Ride Date: 10/09/2021
Ride Title: Old Kingsbury and other mixed terrain
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon St, Genoa NV ((Nixon St is just the continuation of Genoa Lane)
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Old Kingsbury is a mixed terrain road: steep pavement to start, then sandy/broken pavement, also a shallow swamp, a bit of grass, a bit of hike-a-bike. At the top we'll make a mostly dirt loop, then back down new Kingsbury. A bike with 35-40mm tires will work well, or a mountain bike. This is an AACC Weekend Ride, so we'll have snacks and drinks at the end.
Ride Date: 10/05/2021
Ride Title: Tuesday Night Mt Bike Ride
Depart Time: 4pm
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd. Located off of Kingsbury Grade.
Ride Leader: Jim Wire (5303149008)
Email: jim@hotwiretotahoe.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Nigel isn't here this week but we are still doing a ride. Due to less daylight, we will meet at Buchanan Rd trail head at 4pm. We will get on the connector on the other side of Kingsbury Grade and ride up to Daggett Peak. There is some technical sections but at a medium pace. If you are interested, we can meet at Mott's Canyon for Apre Ride and enjoy bites and beers!
Ride Date: 10/03/2021
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: 8:30/9:30
Meeting Place: 8:30 to carpool from Lampe Park
9:30 depart CG Bar in Wellington
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 84
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: If you have not done it before it is an out and back from Wellington to Bridgeport over Sweetwater Pass. Rest stop at the top of Sweetwater and Pizza at the end. Bring money for snack in Bridgeport. See September 2020 newsletter for description and more info. https://www.altaalpina.org/news/Paceline_sep20.pdf
Ride Date: 10/03/2021
Ride Title: RSVP Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: na
Meeting Place: Please RSVP by Thursday September 30th at midnight. If you decide at the last minute to show up that is fine. RSVP is to give us an idea how much stuff to bring to the rest stop.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 86
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Please see the September 2020 Paceline for all the needed information. Only thing that is different is the date. Hopefully this link works https://www.altaalpina.org/news/Paceline_sep20.pdf
Otherwise go to altaalpina.org and choose newsletters from the drop down menu.
Ride Date: 10/02/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 8:00AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 10/02/2021
Ride Title: Geiger Grade with Lousetown Lollipop (CCW)
Depart Time: 9:15
Meeting Place: I would like to ROLL AT 9:15, so lets MEET AROUND 8:45 OR 9:00 latest, at Virginia Foothills Park, Reno. Enter the parking lot using Spelling Ct. (careful, it's one-way) off of Reading Street. I plan to arrive about 8:30 to scope out the best parking spot... look for me and my blue Honda Civic.
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (9259896643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: about 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Looks like good air and not too warm for Saturday morning. Virginia Foothills Park is essentially at the base of Geiger, so we'll do about a 4-mile warmup before we start up the Grade. Pit stop at Virginia City (N end of town, at the usual place, water and bathrooms available), then we'll watch for wild horses on the Lousetown Loop before descending Geiger. Anyone with extra energy to burn can do a down-and-back on 6-Mile Canyon.
Ride Date: 09/30/2021
Ride Title: RSVP Tim Rowe Memorial Ride Clarification
Depart Time: na
Meeting Place: When I originally posted this, I put in 12:00 as the depart time. I did that as I asked that people rsvp by 12:00 midnight. I have had a few people respond that starting at twelve to ride was too late. The time on the rsvp post has nothing to do with the ride. Please refer to the actual ride post for meeting and ride times. . Also I removed the time from the original rsvp post so no one else becomes confused.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: na
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: RSVP by midnight September 30th.
Ride Date: 09/28/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Spooner to Bench
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Spooner Summit Trailhead (south side of Hwy 50)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Last week was the equinox, the days are shortening fast! If you were planning to join a ride or too, don't leave it too late. This one has almost no technical challenges, just a solid climb to the bench, and a fun descent on the return.
Throw a small headlamp in your bag, just in case.
Ride Date: 09/25/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 8:00AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 09/21/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - VanSickle
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Trailhead at the end of Cypress Way, off Daggett Way, near the Tahoe end of Kingsbury Grade.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride choice assumes the Tahoe forests are opened up on Sep 17. If not, I'll post an update.
Lets ride Van Sickle while South Lake isn't too inundated in tourists! We'll climb via the cruisy "K2K to TRT Connector", then "TRT Edgewood". After the cool Van Sickle descent we get back to the start by the relatively new "K to K" trail. Nice ride!
Do bring a small headlamp to all rides from now on. Don't plan to need it, but just in case...
How about we visit the nearby Mott Canyon Tavern & Grill afterwards - they do have a nice outdoor seating area.
Ride Date: 09/18/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 8:00AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 09/18/2021
Ride Title: Highway Cleanup Plus Ride
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Thomas Walker (2103922175)
Email: trun@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 32
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: AQI is good. Wind is not but I think we can get a cleanup and ride in before it gets too bad. I may change the ride to Wolf Creek gate and back due to the wind. If you’re brave, I’ll see you at 8!
This is our final Highway cleanup of this season, let’s make it a good one. Please wear long pants, long sleeves and gloves for the cleanup. We’ll reconvene after and head out for a ride. I’m thinking Monitor since Jennie and company are doing Ebbetts on 9/11, but I could be talked into Ebbetts or Diamond Valley. A high AQI will cancel this event. If so, I will post notice of that no later than 0700 that morning.
Ride Date: 09/18/2021
Ride Title: Kinder Gentler Big Daddy's Ride
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike & Brew
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: The regular group of racers are off at a race in CA, so the pace today should be a tad slower. If you have been hesitant to go on this ride, today may be your day. Maybe we can even get the president to join us if he hasn't found a trail to go ride on his MTB.
Ride Date: 09/14/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Ash Canyon
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: "Pooh Corner" - Foothill Dr, off W. Winnie Lane in Carson City.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Whoops, the Californian part of the Humboldt-Toiyabe Forest did close (after the Tahoe forests), so we'd better swap to a trail in the Nevada part... lets hit Ash Canyon.
Carpool from the Carson Tahoe Medical Centre at the north end of Minden, at 4:20pm. 30 mins drive from there.
Post-ride let's have snacks & drinks at the trailhead (unless a quorum wants to check out a Carson brewery)
Ride Date: 09/11/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 8:00AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 09/11/2021
Ride Title: Markleeville to Hermit Valley
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Markleeville Courthouse parking lot, around in back. If you want to carpool from the Carson Valley area just contact me and we'll work it out.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 46
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: The air quality has been really good in the vicinity of Ebbetts Pass lately, so let's head down there. And the high in Markleeville is supposed to be 80, woohoo. We'll do both sides of Ebbetts, but it's an out-n-back so you can turn around at the top of Ebbetts if you don't want to the extra climbing. It's been a tough year for club rides so it would be nice to see you all for this one! Snacks and drinks will be provided at the finish.
Ride Date: 09/04/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 8:00AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 09/02/2021
Ride Title: AACC Weekly Races
Depart Time: 6:00PM
Meeting Place: Varies. See schedule.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: The Thursday evening AACC Race Series is back in full swing. Come join us!
Ride Date: 08/28/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 8:00AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 08/28/2021
Ride Title: South of the wall of smoke
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: With the AQI at 451 in Markleeville this morning, it is doubtful that we will ride. Looks like if you want to ride this weekend, you had better go to the coast. Diamond Valley Road at Highway 89. Same location as our Diamond Valley races.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40?
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Woodfords to the cattle guard on Highway 89 on the way to Ebbett's Pass. I don't recall the exact distance. With the AQI at 451 in Markleeville this morning, it is doubtful that we will ride. Looks like if you want to ride this weekend, you had better go to the coast.
Ride Date: 08/26/2021
Ride Title: AACC Weekly Races
Depart Time: 6:00PM
Meeting Place: Varies. See schedule.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: The Thursday evening AACC Race Series is back in full swing. Come join us!
Ride Date: 08/24/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Noble Canyon
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Noble Canyon Trailhead, halfway up Ebbetts Pass.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 9
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Change of venue, due to both forest closures and appalling air quality.
I searched for trails which are not in closed forests, are not too far away, and tend to have OK air quality. This is the only one I found. Never ridden it. But Trailforks lists it as ridable, its gradient is only half that of the "Backside of Toads" ride we did recently, and we won't go on the PCT nor Wilderness. Seems worth a crack to me! And its always fun to explore a new trail. Well, usually...
Carpool from Hwy 88 / Kimmerling at 4:15pm. 40 mins drive from there.
Post-ride we'll have snacks & drinks at the trailhead. But lets skip the flaming grill.
Ride Date: 08/21/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 8:00AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 08/21/2021
Ride Title: Bishop - Bristlecone Pines
Depart Time: 8 am
Meeting Place: Big Pine
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 46
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: The forecast SW winds may bring the Caldor fire smoke back into the Tahoe region for the weekend, so how about a weekend away?
Copying Tod's ride up to the Bristlecone pines from a few weeks ago (which was cancelled due to Tamarack fire...).
We're planning on taking hiking shoes up with us, so we can take a stroll around the ancient trees while up there.
Contact me if you're planning on coming, so we can refine the meeting time & place.
Ride Date: 08/19/2021
Ride Title: AACC Weekly Races
Depart Time: 6:00PM
Meeting Place: Varies. See schedule.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: The Thursday evening AACC Race Series is back in full swing. Come join us!
Ride Date: 08/17/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Meiss Meadow
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, near Luther Pass.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll head south on the TRT, through Big Meadow, passed Round Lake, and out to the junction with the PCT at Meiss Meadow. We pass under the flanks of Steven's Peak & Red Lake Peak on the way. This is a beaut ride, less technical than most (apart from the very first 1/4 mile!), so come and join in.
If air quality is marginal on the day I'll make a "change" to this ride to state whether its on or not. We've had pretty good luck recently. [Tuesday 2:20pm: looks good up there]
Snacks, drinks, grill, back at the trailhead. Throw in something to consume &/or share.
Ride Date: 08/15/2021
Ride Title: Ward Creek and Barker Pass Roads
Depart Time: 8:30 am
Meeting Place: Park just south of the Truckee River bridge at the Tahoe City Transit Center in the River Trail parking lot right behind.
Ride Leader: Allen Forbes ((775) 848-4915)
Email: allen@forbes-engineering.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: 89 is a busy road, use the bike trail to get down to Ward Creek Rd. Ward Creek is an easy climb up to homes, loop around and back to 89. Head south on 89 to Barker Pass Road. This ascend to the end of the pavement on top of Barker Pass. Both roads offer a respite from busy Tahoe shore roads. Return back to the lake and return to the start. About 2500 ft of climbing much of that on Barker Pass. To add 12 very easy and scenic miles, we'll follow the Truckee River Bike Path down the river, up to Squaw Valley Resort and back.
Ride Date: 08/15/2021
Ride Title: Caples Lake
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Blue Lakes Road, parking on the left
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Carson Pass to Caples Lake and back
Ride Date: 08/14/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 8:00AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 08/12/2021
Ride Title: AACC Weekly Races
Depart Time: 6:00PM
Meeting Place: Varies. See schedule.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: The Thursday evening AACC Race Series is back in full swing. Come join us!
Ride Date: 08/10/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Corral & Armstrong
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Main trailhead parking on Fountain Place Rd, near Meyers.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: How about we hit a standard trail for a change, instead of all these exotic ones? We'll take a popular vote at the start to see if we climb via Cedar-Sidewinder, or charge up Fountain Place Rd instead. Either way, we'll continue up towards Armstrong Pass as far as legs and daylight permit. Of course with stops to re-try the technical bits (there aren't so many on this ride). Then that awesome downhill!
By popular demand we'll fire up a trailhead tailgate grill, so come prepared to contribute, or consume, or both.
For those heading up from the valley, carpooling from Kimmerling at about 4:15pm
Ride Date: 08/07/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 8:00AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 08/05/2021
Ride Title: AACC Weekly Races
Depart Time: 6:00PM
Meeting Place: Varies. See schedule.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: The Thursday evening AACC Race Series is back in full swing. Come join us!
Ride Date: 08/03/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Toads Backside
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead (near Luther Pass)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll head north on the TRT, climbing towards the turnoff to Toads. But no, we won't dive down it, instead we'll carry on up TRT as far as time allows. The pace will be moderate, there's no hurry, time to have another go at that technical section you nearly cleared.
Then a ripping descent back to the tailgate trailhead grill. Bring something to munch & to slurp.
Ride Date: 08/03/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Toads Backside
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead (near Luther Pass)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll head north on the TRT, climbing towards the turnoff to Toads. But no, we won't dive down it, instead we'll carry on up TRT as far as time allows. The pace will be moderate, there's no hurry, time to have another go at that technical section you nearly cleared.
Then a ripping descent back to the tailgate trailhead grill. Bring something to munch & to slurp.
Ride Date: 07/31/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 8:00AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 8:00AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 07/31/2021
Ride Title: Blue Lakes to Kirkwood and beyond
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: Large parking lot on Blue Lakes road. Ride will cancel if too much smoke
Ride Leader: Jerry Lasarow (5305451789)
Email: jerryingenoa@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30+
Pace: Medium
Terrain:
Description: Leave Blue Lakes ride up Carson Pass to Kirkwood longer ride is to Silver Lake .Longer ride about 37 miles about 3800 climb. Ride will cancel if rain or smoke. Check rider board day before the ride.
Ride Date: 07/29/2021
Ride Title: AACC Weekly Races
Depart Time: 6:00PM
Meeting Place: Varies. See schedule.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: The Thursday evening AACC Race Series is back in full swing. Come join us for the popular Blue Lakes TT. The following week is the Pine Nuts Road Race.
Ride Date: 07/27/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Buchanan to Mott
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd (off Kingsbury, Tahoe side)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Choice of ride adjusted to avoid Tamarack smoke and closed Hwy 88:
We'll head south on the TRT, passed the top of Van Sickle and on towards Mott Canyon.
Remember there's the option to take the 4WD road across Heavenly, to sidestep some of the technical climb.
We'll get back in time to eat at Fox & Hound this week. Last weeks ride kept us out a bit too long!
Ride Date: 07/24/2021
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s World Championship
Depart Time: 7:30AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike Bike and Brew in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 47 miles
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our weekly fast paced (Ride Avg. 20mph+-) road ride. From Big Daddy’s we head north on 395 to Genoa Lane. In Genoa the ride heads south to Fredericksburg and up Carson River Road to Woodfords. From there the ride comes back on Diamond Valley to the Trees and north on 88. We roll at 7:30AM sharp. Come join us!
Ride Date: 07/22/2021
Ride Title: AACC Weekly Races
Depart Time: 6:00PM
Meeting Place: Varies. See schedule.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: The Thursday evening AACC Race Series is back in full swing. Come join us for the popular Blue Lakes TT. The following week is the Pine Nuts Road Race.
Ride Date: 07/20/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Buchanan to Bench
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd (on the Tahoe side of Kingsbury Grade)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Tuesday Evening Mountain Bike - a series of social rides every week throughout spring-summer-fall.
This week, that Tahoe classic "The Bench". With a little extra spice, by starting at Buchanan Rd. If anyone finds that too much of a good thing, you're welcome to start at North Benjamin instead, and we'll see you on the trail.
Post-ride refreshments will be served at the Fox & Hound. So no need to think of snacks to bring, for once.
Come and join in!
Ride Date: 07/18/2021
Ride Title: Walker to Sonora Pass
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Walker Community Park, Walker, CA. See map at URL below. CARPOOL: Meet at Lampe Park in Gardnerville at 7:55 to carpool for the 40 minute drive to Walker.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 58
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: From the town of Walker we’ll ride up the Walker River canyon to Hiway 108, then climb the east side of Sonora Pass. The climb is very scenic and very steep - bring a bike with low gears and good brakes. See URL for profile. It's out and back, so if you just want to ride up Walker Canyon or just want to ride until it gets steep, it's easy to find your way back and theoretically it's all downhill on the way back (though it won't feel like it).
Ride Date: 07/17/2021
Ride Title: Luther
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Meyers Holiday Market / Tahoe Paradise Golf parking lot
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: replacement for Diamond Loop due to fire in the Markleeville area
Ride Date: 07/15/2021
Ride Title: AACC Weekly Races
Depart Time: 6:00PM
Meeting Place: Varies. See schedule.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: The Thursday evening AACC Race Series is back in full swing. Come join us for the popular Blue Lakes TT. The following week is the Pine Nuts Road Race.
Ride Date: 07/13/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Luther Pass to Scotts Lake & beyond
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Luther Pass, near the road sign "Luther Pass 7740 ft".
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a variation on the classic Scotts Lake Loop. Likely to be a new route to most people, highly recommended!
Bring something along for the post-ride trailhead snacks, drinks & grill.
Car-pooling: Meet at the pull-out on Hwy 88 opposite Kimmerling at 4:30pm
Ride Date: 07/10/2021
Ride Title: Blue Lakes to Kirkwood and beyond
Depart Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes parking lot
Ride Leader: Jerry Lasarow (5305451789)
Email: jerryingenoa@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Approx 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride from Blue Lakes to Kirkwood you can extend the ride and ride to Silver Lakes or ride to o top of Blue Lakes
Ride Date: 07/06/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Kirkwood Thunder Mountain
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Go passed Kirkwood, at Carson Spur go passed the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, continue 2.1 miles to where an old road branches off to the right. Got that? 2.1 miles. Park here.
Don't get suckered into the camping area like Chris did last year, that's only half way.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Thunder Mountain loop near Kirkwood!
You could start this ride from the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, but then you'd have to finish with a climb up from near Silver Lake. So we think it's better to drive on a couple of miles so the ride finishes with the thunderous downhill.
Route: we'll ride up the old road where we parked. This turns into the Castle Rock Trail. Cross Hwy 88 to the Thunder Mtn Trailhead and head up Thunder Mtn Trail. This is a pretty solid climb, a couple of sections everyone will walk. But enjoy the great views over Kirkwood, and at the 9300ft high point you'll ride through the palm of glove rock. Photo Opp! Then thunder down the Thunder Mtn Downhill back to Hwy 88.
This is a lengthy ride, so bring a headlamp and enough food & clothes, just in case. And bring something to cook on the tailgate grill afterwards :-)
Ride Date: 06/29/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Marlette-TRT-Flume Loop
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Spooner Lake State Park. Or park outside near the 28/50 junction to save the $10 entry fee (still have $2 ready for you&bike)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: We’ll ride up to the beautiful Marlette lake, then there are two options:
- A-team: Out & back along the Flume. Awesome views!
- B-team: Continue climbing Marlette Lake Rd/North Canyon Rd to meet the TRT, ride the great descent to Tunnel Creek, return via Marlette Flume. This is a long loop, so bring a headlight just in case...
Following the success of the tailgate grill a couple of weeks ago, we’ll do the same here. So bring something to throw on it, or eat with it, or wash it down. I’ll ensure both teams have access to the grill, so it can be set up & firing asap.
Ride Date: 06/26/2021
Ride Title: Alta Alpina Challenge - Wild Sierra, Covid Edition 2021
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
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Description: Saturday, June 26th is the club's big annual fundraiser: The Alta Alpina Challenge - Riding the Wild Sierra. We could still use plenty of volunteers for rest stops, signage, SAG, motorcycle, ham radio, and rider check-in. Friends and family are welcome to join you and help out. Equipment that we still need to borrow: - 10x10 pop up tents - a small cargo trailer - a larger high-load trailer - Ice Chests If you can volunteer or loan any equipment, please write to challenge@altaalpina.org. Let's put on a safe, fun ride this year!
Ride Date: 06/22/2021
Ride Title: ue Evg MTB: Stagecoach to Mott, Killebrew, Monument & Star L
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Stagecoach lower parking lot (the top one is roped off). Heavenly ski area, Nevada-side,
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We've reached the longest day already! So as per tradition, this week we ride the longest ride. Start at the base of the Stagecoach chair and head south on the TRT, setting your sights on any or all of these worthy targets: Mott Canyon, Killebrew Canyon (with awesome views over the valley), Monument Saddle (how was that hike-a-bike?), and… Star Lake!
If you’re not into technical rock steps, there’s a great option to miss the grueling stuff near the beginning - follow the Heavenly access road for 1.5 miles (from Stagecoach) then cross 60ft to the TRT at a distinctive triple power-pole.
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury at 4:35 for carpooling.
A compulsory safety debrief will be held at the Fox & Hound afterwards.
Ride Date: 06/22/2021
Ride Title: Stagecoach to Star Lake (Tues Eve. MTB): Early Preview
Depart Time: 3:30 pm
Meeting Place: Stagecoach lower parking lot (the top one is roped off). Heavenly ski area, Nevada-side.
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (925-989-6643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Again this week I’ll preview Tuesday evening’s MTB ride (Stagecoach to Star Lake). I have not seen TRT Heavenly from Mott to Monument Pass, and all of TRT Heavenly is technical. So again if slow progress and lots of do-over attempts sound like fun, this could be the ride for you! I plan to roll from Stagecoach at 3:30 pm, aiming for Star Lake (OAB). At some point, we’ll meet up with the group.
Ride Date: 06/20/2021
Ride Title: Kingsbury to the Bench and Back
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: Find parking on Tina Court off Tramway in Kingsbury Summit Village.
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (925-989-6643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: ~16
Pace: Easy
Terrain:
Description: We’ll carefully cross Kingsbury then ride Daggett Access, Daggett Loop, TRT Connector, and TRT to the Bench. We’ll check out the Lake views and the cool rocks!
Ride Date: 06/19/2021
Ride Title: Spooner-Kingsbury Loop
Depart Time: 8:30 am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon St
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We’ll climb Clear Creek Rd to Hiway 50 and up and around. Lots of climbing and beautiful views.
Ride Date: 06/19/2021
Ride Title: Diamond Loop via Emigrant
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast 82F
Ride Date: 06/15/2021
Ride Title: Diamond Loop ride
Depart Time: 9:00am
Meeting Place: 3F, Foot Hill, Fairview and Fredericksburg intersection
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast Sunny 86F
Ride Date: 06/15/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Christmas Valley Bike'n Grill
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: South Upper Truckee Rd, at the base of the steep section, near the bridge over the Upper Truckee River.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Bike'n Grill! That's right, we'll take bar-b-que grills for some post-ride nourishment. So if you'd like to stay for that, bring something to throw on the grill &/or share with the group. Yes you'd like to stay for that. Do bring long pants too, in case of mosquitos.
And the riding? A great trail up from here to beautiful Round & Dardanelles Lakes. Some of the trail is challenging rock steps, so come with your game-face on, and the enthusiasm to re-try the sections you can almost ride.
Ride Date: 06/15/2021
Ride Title: Christmas Valley preview ride
Depart Time: 12:30
Meeting Place: South Upper Truckee Rd., at the base of the steep section, near the bridge over the Upper Truckee River.
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (925-989-6643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12.5
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: I’m planning to preview this week’s Tuesday Evening MTB route on Tuesday afternoon, and I would love to have company! I’ve never ridden the route, so I probably shouldn’t be leading a ride on it. However, the route looks pretty straightforward on TrailForks, and I have a GPX file just in case. Last year the evening gang completed the route in 3 hours, so I’m aiming for a 4 hour preview ride. If you like slow-going and lots of do-overs, this might be the ride for you! Then we put on our 'game faces' and join the gang at 5:00 for the Bike'n Grill. PLEASE RSVP if you plan to attend.
Ride Date: 06/13/2021
Ride Title: Kingsbury, Luther, Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: 3F/The Trees, Foothill, Fredricksburg, Fairview
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 75
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Looks like it will be a warm day, so starting early. North on Foothill to Kingsbury, up and over, along The Lake or Pioneer Trail, over Luther Pass, right on 88, left through Hope Valley to Blue lakes, back down 88 through Mad Dog Canyon and Carson River Road to the trees. You can start in Genoa if you want a restroom. You can skip going up to Blue Lakes if that sounds like too much,
Ride Date: 06/13/2021
Ride Title: Luther and Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: Holiday Market in Meyers. Just before The Paradise Golf course in Meyers
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will meet at 10:30am with Jennie's group leaving at 8am from 3F, Kingsbury, South Lake Tahoe then will ride Luther and Blue Lakes together.
Forecast: Sunny, 75F
Ride Date: 06/10/2021
Ride Title: "Paydirt" Short
Depart Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: (Steve Brown) Meet in the parking lot off Carson River Rd, 300 feet south of E 5th St in Carson City
Ride Leader: James Brown (310-308-7964)
Email: steve@brown-web.net
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 38
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: RSVP via email or text if you plan to join. Don't surprise me, because if I think it is just me, I may start at a different location.
This is a mixed road ride, approximately 50/50 Paved/Unpaved. Sedge, Brunswick Canyon, and Sunrise Pass are the primary unpaved sections. It's remote so we'll be staying together or regrouping as needed.
This route is not road tire friendly. Whatever you normally ride off road or on mixed road rides should be fine.
We can try to find some water after we get out of the hills onto Johnson Lane, but a safe bet is to carry what you need. Strava is estimating a little over 3 hours, so we'll be out there 4+ hours.
Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2837509388801250758
This is a shortened version of Stetina's Paydirt medium gravel race: https://www.stetinaspaydirt.com/
Ride Date: 06/08/2021
Ride Title: Around the Lake
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: At the Y , South Lake Tahoe in front of Blue Zone
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weather forecast 75f, sunny
Ride Date: 06/08/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Upper Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Hwy 50, half way between Carson City and Spooner Summit, exit onto Golf Club Drive. After crossing under Hwy, trailhead is immediately on your right.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is one of the technically easier mtb rides, no rock steps etc to negotiate, just flowing single track up to Spooner Summit (and beyond if you're enthusiastic).
Come and join in!
Ride Date: 06/05/2021
Ride Title: Highway Cleanup plus Ride
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park, on CA-89
Ride Leader: Thomas Walker (2103922175)
Email: trun@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 42
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Come give us a hand as we clean up the roadside of CA-89 north of Turtle Rock Park. First cleanup of the year is always the biggest so we could use a good turnout. Please wear long sleeves, long pants and gloves for the cleanup. Road ride to follow at about 0900. I’d like to do a casual climb of Ebbetts but could be talked into to an alternate route.
Ride Date: 06/05/2021
Ride Title: Turtle Rock Park to Lake Alpine
Depart Time: Post Hiway Clea
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park, Markleeville CA
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We should be done picking up trash on AACC's stretch of Hiway 89 about 10am. A group will be heading out to Ebbetts Pass, and if you're looking to maximize fun and scenery for the day consider joining a couple of us in riding beyond Ebbetts and all the way to Lake Alpine. Food and water is available at Lake Alpine, but plan accordingly for a long ride with no services between Markleeville and Lake Alpine. The ride is an out-and-back so you can ride as long as you want and turn around at any point along the way.
Ride Date: 06/04/2021
Ride Title: Gold Lakes Loop
Depart Time: 0830
Meeting Place: Parking area at Graeagle General Store
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45-65
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Out from Graeagle to the Gold lakes first then back around counterclockwise. Chance for additional miles & climbing near the end by heading out to Portola.
Ride Date: 06/04/2021
Ride Title: Bike light found on Ebbetts
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace:
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Description: An LED bike light was found on Ebbetts last Saturday, and may well have fallen off a bike the day of our Spring Century. If you lost a light that day, please email me describing it - if it matches I’ll put you in contact with the friend who has it.
My email is jenniehamiter@mac.com. - Jennie
Ride Date: 06/01/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Tahoe Mtn, Angora Ridge, Lilly
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Sawmill Pond parking area (just outside the gates), at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd & Sawmill Rd. To carpool from the valley, meet at the parking area on Hwy 88, just south of Kimmerling Way, at 4:15pm
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll ride Tahoe Mtn & Angora Ridge, then go and see how much of the awesome new Lilly Lake trail is rideable. Come and join in!
Ride Date: 05/30/2021
Ride Title: Kirkwood from Blue Lakes road
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes Road parking on the right by the bathroom
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30sh
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Regrouping if needed
Ride Date: 05/30/2021
Ride Title: Daggett- Stinger Loop
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: Find parking on Tina Court, off of Tramway Drive at Kingsbury Summit
Ride Leader: Bruce Pauly (925-989-6643)
Email: brucepauly@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12.5 (+?)
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We’ll cross Kingsbury then take Daggett Loop CCW to the TRT. If there’s interest, as an option we could take TRT toward the Bench (OAB) to see how far we get before snow turns us around. Then we’ll continue the CCW loop and descend Stinger to the Kahle Park Path, cross Kingsbury, then ride the K to K to TRT Connector and the Kingsbury-Buchanan Access Trail back to Tramway.
Ride Date: 05/29/2021
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Spring Century
Depart Time: Varies
Meeting Place: Varies
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: ****Ride Update****
****New Date Sat May 29th****
Due to a forecast of rain and low temperatures this weekend, and along with input from fellow riders in the club, for safety reasons we've decided to postpone the Spring Century to the following Saturday, May 29th. The tentative forecast for Memorial Day weekend is for pleasant temps and dry weather, so let's hope that holds!
See you at the event, and please remember to RSVP me at Springcentury@altaalpina.org or text/call 928-600-1097 with your full name and planned route.
Mark your Calendars! The Ray Rickard Memorial Spring Century Ride will be held on May 22nd (Saturday), with inclement weather backup dates on May 23rd and May 29th. This year’s ride will held in a self-paced, Covid-Safe format again with a variety of routes to choose from. Details to follow in future newsletters.
Ride Date: 05/29/2021
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Spring Century *** Ride Update ***
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: varies
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: ****Ride Update****
The Ray Ricard Spring Century is taking place this Saturday, May 29th, and we're forecasting beautiful weather for the ride! For those that haven't RSVPd please do so by Thursday night so we can accurately stock food and water supplies. Remember that you need to be a member in good standing and have signed and returned your liability waiver prior to riding Saturday.
Heads-up for those riding down 395 to Monitor Pass this year, the bathroom at the bottom of the East side of Monitor is still locked, however there is potable water available near the bathroom.
For those riding Ebbetts Pass, the road is now fully open.
The Pit Stop will be located at the bottom of the West side of Monitor Pass, 1/3 mile South of the intersection (on the way to Ebbetts Pass). We'll have a port-a-potty set up at that location.
Covid restrictions have been relaxed, but masks are still required to be worn by riders and volunteers when interacting at the Pit Stop, so please Bring Your Mask!
If you haven't done so, please RSVP your full name and ride option to Springcentury@altaalpina.org
Finally, remember to take photos, and post them to Photos@altaalpina.org so we can post them in future issues of our magazine!
See you Saturday!
Mark your Calendars! The Ray Rickard Memorial Spring Century Ride will be held on May 22nd (Saturday), with inclement weather backup dates on May 23rd and May 29th. This year’s ride will held in a self-paced, Covid-Safe format again with a variety of routes to choose from. Details to follow in future newsletters.
Ride Date: 05/29/2021
Ride Title: Spring Century Option - Markleeville Not-a-Mass-Start Rollou
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Markleeville Courthouse Parking lot, behind the general store.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: If you’re looking for others to start the ride with on Saturday, join a few of us that will be starting from Markleeville and heading out to Monitor. After getting to Monitor the group will split up and with luck we may all have similarly-paced riders to ride with. If the group gets too big for 9am we’ll all start rolling out in smaller groups.
Ride Logistics: The club is providing a single “pit stop” a bit SOUTH of the intersection of CA 89 and CA 4 (the intersection aka "bottom of Monitor", west side) from 10:00am to 2:00pm, with water/snacks and a port-a-potty. For Saturday you only need a mask when getting your water bottle filled or when getting your baggie of snacks from the pit stop volunteers. The ride is free for all 2021 club members.
** Please remember to RSVP to Chris Cherrix at Springcentury@altaalpina.org or text/call 928-600-1097 and let him know your full name and planned route. **
Ride Date: 05/29/2021
Ride Title: Ebbetts
Depart Time: 12pm
Meeting Place: Rte 4 close to Monitor and Ebbetts junction at the Spring Century rest stop
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Hard
Terrain:
Description: Partly cloudy, 65F
Ride Date: 05/25/2021
Ride Title: Tues Eve MTB: Cold Creek / Monument
Depart Time: 5:15 pm
Meeting Place: High Meadow Trailhead - at the (south/high) end of High Meadow Trail, South Lake Tahoe.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Climb from High Meadow Trailhead (at the end of the paved part of High Meadow Rd) up Cold Creek Trail to High Meadow, then up to Monument Pass. There are certainly some technical sections, and some sections that pretty much everyone will walk/push, but a lot of the trail is rideable and quite fun, and the views up high are spectacular. This is an out-n-back, so climb as high as you want and turn around when you've had enough.
Ride Date: 05/25/2021
Ride Title: Tioga Pass thru Yosemite
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: varies
Ride Leader: James Cherrix (928 600 1097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Hwy 120 thru Yosemite is now open to bikes only thru Wed, May 26th! The Park Service presents this rare opportunity for bikers to ride the highway car-free just once per year, and only for a few days each Spring. Cool and sunny conditions are forecast with Wednesday being the most favorable. The ride itself is not too difficult and you can travel as far as you like before turning around. Olmsted Point is a popular turn-around spot. There are no open facilities along the highway, so remember to pack plenty of food and water. Also, you may have to pay the park entrance fee at the Tioga Pass. Check the Park Service website for road updates before you leave, in case conditions have changed. Here's the link:
https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm
See you out there and have fun!
Ride Date: 05/18/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Kahle-Edgewood-Stinger Loop
Depart Time: 5:15 pm
Meeting Place: Kahle Park, Stateline, NV, at the bottom of lake side of Kingsbury.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: From Kahle, we'll cross Kingsbury to Cypress St, then climb to K to K Trail to Edgewood to Buchanan St, cross Kingsbury again at the Rim Trail, climb TRT to the top of Stinger. Down Stinger and through the Lake Village neighborhood trails back to Kahle. There are some technical sections, though most of the technical stuff is downhill, and none of it too gnarly, all of it fun!
Ride Date: 05/15/2021
Ride Title: Lake Ride Cancelled
Depart Time: 7:00
Meeting Place: Ride around the Lake Saturday the 15th is cancelled
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: na
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: Lake ride on the 15th is cancelled.
Ride Date: 05/13/2021
Ride Title: Sierra Canyon MTB
Depart Time: 3pm
Meeting Place: Sierra Canyon Trailhead, on Centennial Drive (behind the Genoa Cemetery)
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's get some climbing in. I'd like to get all the way up to the Rim Trail, and maybe if daylight and trail conditions allow, get to the Bench. Ride with me for as much as you want and turn around when you want, since this is an out-n-back.
Ride Date: 05/11/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Ash Canyon
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: "Pooh corner". That's Foothill Dr, off W Winnie Ln, Carson City
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back up Ash Canyon. If you're quick you might make it to the high point towards Kings. No probs if not, ride at your own pace and we'll all meet up back at the cars for a tailgate social.
Ride Date: 05/08/2021
Ride Title: Blue Lakes to Kirkwood
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes parking on the left, east side of road
Ride Leader: Jerry Lasaron (530-545-1789)
Email: jerryingenoa@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30sh
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Climb up to Carson pass, Caples Lake to Kirkwood and return
Ride Date: 05/04/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Genoa, Eagle Ridge
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Above the water tank, Eagle Ridge Trailhead, Eagle ridge road, Genoa.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out & return as far as we can go along the trail, hopefully to the high point, right behind Genoa town.
Come join in, all welcome!
Rehydration afterwards at the Genoa bar
Ride Date: 05/01/2021
Ride Title: Virginia City and beyond
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: Chocolate factory on Hiway 341
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30sh
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Two routes: truck route or tourist route steeper
Will regroup in Virginia City
Beautiful vistas.
Ride Date: 05/01/2021
Ride Title: Pinenut Cracker Preview
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Meet at Single Tree Trailhead.
Ride Leader: Brian Dempsey (7754504985)
Email: Demps4@aol.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Riding the Pinenut Cracker Race trail. This will be a very casual ride for the first lap and then if you want to go full gas on the next lap it’s entirely up to you.
Ride Date: 04/27/2021
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5 pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek trailhead, Jacks Valley Rd.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-267-7089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Its time to fire up the Tuesday Evening Mountain Biking again!
Lets start with this Carson Valley classic, hopefully with the dirt nicely damped down for us.
Temps look fairly cool, so bring warm clothes for the virtually-compulsory post-ride tailgate byo drinks and snacks.
Ride Date: 04/25/2021
Ride Title: DV TT, Grover HS, Ebbetts Gate
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: 75 Diamond Valley Rd. Markleeville
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's do the Diamond Valley Time Trial loop, then ride to Grover Hot Springs, up to the cattle guard or gate on Highway 4, and back to DV. We can certainly make it shorter if this seems like too much.
This is not looking too likely to happen with the pending storm.
Ride Date: 04/24/2021
Ride Title: Foothill/Fredericksburg cruiser.
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Genoa City Park. Turn toward the hills at the stop sign in Genoa and it is up the hill a little ways on the left.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Ride out to highway 88 and back from Genoa. This ride will be at a casual pace.
Ride Date: 04/17/2021
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Luther Loop
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride up Kingsbury to Lake Tahoe, to Pioneer Trail to old South Upper Truckee Road, and over Luther Pass, down Woodfords Canyon and back along Foothill to the start. Or just join us for the Kingsbury portion if you want, which is still about 2600 ft of climbing.
Ride Date: 04/17/2021
Ride Title: 3F to Bottom of Ebbetts
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35sh
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We meet ate 3F. Emigrant or Carson River Road, Markleeville to the 1st grid of Ebbetts, coming back via Diamond road
Ride Date: 04/10/2021
Ride Title: Spring Rider Roundup - Spooner-Kingsbury via Clear Creek
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is part of the Spring Rider Roundup which we're doing in lieu of the AACC Spring Party this year. Keep an eye out for other ride postings for same day, same meeting place, and roughly the same start time - there should be enough rides that something will catch your fancy. This ride: We'll climb Old Clear Creek Road, get on Hiway 50 for the rest of the climb to Spooner Summit, then down and around to Stateline and climb Kingsbury to get back to Genoa. It's still fairly early season so the pace will be casual.
Ride Date: 04/10/2021
Ride Title: Spring rider Roundup - MTB Sierra Canyon
Depart Time: 10:30 am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-267-7089)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Mountain bike option for the Spring Rider Roundup. We'll ride to the Sierra Canyon Trailhead (Centennial Dv) and head on up at a relaxed pace. Come and join in!
And hey, remember to bring your picnic blankets, chairs and food for a social snack in the park afterwards.
Also, while the rides are starting our Membership Coordinator Allen will be there, ready to sign on the flood of new members that you bring along. Yes! Do bring along all your non-club-member riding friends.
To renew yourself, give it a go online first, either via the email you should have been sent, or at: https://www.altaalpina.org/membership/join_renew.php
If neither of those work for you, Allen should be able to help out.
Ride Date: 04/10/2021
Ride Title: Spring Rider Roundup - Genoa-3F-Emigrant-Diamond Valley
Depart Time: 11: 00am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane) Genoa, Nevada.
Co-Leader is Jerry Lasaron 530-545-1789 (jerryingenoa@gmail.com).
This is replacing Leon's originally scheduled ride.
Ride Leader: Pam Dellea-Giltner (7756005870)
Email: pamdgiltner@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40-45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll go south from Genoa to 3F (Trees) to Emigrant, then loop around Diamond Valley and return. Regroup as needed.
Ride Date: 03/27/2021
Ride Title: 3F to Markleeville
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: 3F
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast to be updated
Ride Date: 03/21/2021
Ride Title: Tour of Carson City
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Governor's Fields, Carson City NV, at Roop and Evalyn
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: I was going to lead a ride climbing up to VC, but with the cool temperatures forecast I've decided to keep it down in the Carson vicinity, and considering it's early season let's keep it fairly easy. There are some nice bike paths and backroads around Carson - let's explore.
Anyone who still wants to do a VC ride, please post it to the Ride Board - you may well get some takers.
Ride Date: 03/21/2021
Ride Title: Carson Chocolate Factory to Virginia City
Depart Time: 11:00am
Meeting Place: Chocolate factory, 56 NV-341, Mound House, NV 89706
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25-30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast: 50F, Sunny
We will take the truck route
Ride Date: 03/13/2021
Ride Title: Diamond Loop via Emigrant
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: 3F, FootHills and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast: 55F mostly sunny, 5mph wind
Ride Date: 03/07/2021
Ride Title: Diamond Loop+
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: 3F, Fredericksburg and Foothills
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (498-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Diamond Loop via Emigrant and Markleeville.
Forecast : 48F
Ride Date: 02/25/2021
Ride Title: St James Village gate and back
Depart Time: 3:00pm
Meeting Place: John Mankins Park in North Carson
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (7758305995)
Email: kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at John Mankins Park in North Carson City, work our way behind the college to Combs Canyon, Franktown, Bowers Mansion, old 395 to the St. James Village gate and back.
Please text or email, so I know to expect you. This ride is tomorrow.
Ride Date: 02/22/2021
Ride Title: Diamond Loop via Emigrant
Depart Time: 10:30amm
Meeting Place: 3F, Foot Hill & Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Sunny, 51F, 5mph wind
Ride Date: 02/21/2021
Ride Title: Diamond Loop ride
Depart Time: 11:00am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury and Foothill
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast: Sunny, 50F, 4mph wind
Ride Date: 02/06/2021
Ride Title: Markleeville & Diamond Road via Emigrant
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: 3F, Foot hill and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast 57F, wind 4mph
Ride Date: 02/05/2021
Ride Title: Diamond Loop via Emigrant
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: 3F, Foot Hill and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast 53F, wind 3mph
Ride Date: 01/21/2021
Ride Title: Race of the month
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury parking lot
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: January race.
Bottom of Kingsbury and Foothill to 88 via Fredericksburg and back
Minden temp: 54F< wind: 6mph
Sunny/cloudy
Ride Date: 01/17/2021
Ride Title: Kingsbury to 88 and back January Race
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 19.35
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: 19.35mi
Avg Grade
Grade; 0.0%
Lowest Elev; 4,797ft
Highest Elev: 5,141ft
Elev Difference;344ft
Ride Date: 01/16/2021
Ride Title: Markleeville & Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: 3F, Fredericskburg and Foothill
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast: 52F, 4mph wind
Ride Date: 12/20/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: 3F, corner of Foot Hill and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast: 51F, wind: 3mph
Due to Club Insurance requirements, participants must sign the liability release: https://www.altaalpina.org/attachments/GroupRideForm2020.pdf
Ride Date: 12/05/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: 3F, Foot Hill and Fredericksburg
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast: 53F in Minden, Wind: 4mph
Ride Date: 12/05/2020
Ride Title: Franktown-Bowers-Andrew Lane
Depart Time: 10:30am-ish
Meeting Place: John Mankins Park in North Carson
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (7758305995)
Email: kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45-ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at John Mankins Park in North Carson City, work our way behind the college to Combs Canyon, Franktown, Bowers Mansion, old 395 to Andrews Lane, and back.
Please text or email, so I know to expect you.
Ride Date: 11/28/2020
Ride Title: Markleeville and beyond
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Woodford by the trees
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25-30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast sunny, 50F, 4mph wind
Ride Date: 11/28/2020
Ride Title: Monitor + from Markleeville
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Sheriff's/County Admin office in Markleeville
Ride Leader: Lori Kroboth ((940) 368-0703)
Email: lorikroboth@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Not an official or organized ride - just a few of us venturing up west side of Monitor. We may check out the east side if the road/time permits. Whatever you feel like doing :) just keep your distance, be safe, and have fun!
Ride Date: 11/22/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: 3F corner of Fredericskburg and Foot Hill
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast Sunny/Cloudy 55F
Ride Date: 11/16/2020
Ride Title: Markleeville and beyond
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Woodfords parking by the trees
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 75
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Temp:66F
Ride Date: 11/15/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Temp: 51F
Ride Date: 11/05/2020
Ride Title: Benjamin to Bench
Depart Time: 2:30pm
Meeting Place: North Benjamin TRT trailhead
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Friday afternoon ride, but moved to Thursday due to weather forecast.
Ride Date: 11/04/2020
Ride Title: Carson to Virginia city
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: A few hundred yards after the turn-off, left, from 50 onto NV 341W
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 28 miles
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast South Lake 68F
Ride Date: 11/03/2020
Ride Title: Meeks Bay
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: 2209 White Sands Drive
South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 36
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast 66F
Ride Date: 11/02/2020
Ride Title: ANNUAL MEETING via Zoom
Depart Time: 6 pm
Meeting Place: Cyber space
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 0
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is the club's Annual Meeting .. with the interesting twist that it's on Zoom.
We really need you to join! To meet quorum and to get your input on who should be running the club next year. So, mark your calendar now: Monday Nov 2, 6pm.
You can connect to the Zoom meeting using a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Just download the Zoom software from your app store or from http://zoom.us/download
Then use the link to join (provided in an email to all club members, send on Oct 27). If you can't connect that way for any reason, we DO still want you! As a fallback you'll be able to join the annual meeting with just a phone call and you'll be able to vote by text message.
Once you are joined to the call, please ensure your full name is displayed. If it's not, open the participants list to rename yourself. Our fastidious club secretary will be checking names so we can start the meeting once we reach quorum.
If you have a family membership, your family can have two votes. Please join via two different devices, each using a different name from within your family.
Please send a quick "I'll be there" RVSP email to president@altaalpina.org, so we know to panic if quorum looks out of reach. Thanks!
If you can't find the email with the meeting links, first check your spam/junk folders, and if no success, request a free refill from President@AltaAlpina.org
Ride Date: 11/02/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Grade parking lot
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast: 69F
Ride Date: 11/01/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Kahle to Stinger
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Kahle Park, Stateline.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: LAST MTB CHALLENGE OF THE YEAR!
Summertime ends next weekend (Oct 31), so that seems like an appropriate date to shut down these usually-Tuesday-evening rides. So don't miss this last one!
From Kahle park, get onto the K to K trail (via Cypress Lane) and follow this up until it intersects the TRT near Buchanan Rd. Turn left and keep climbing the TRT until it meets Kingsbury Stinger. Turn left and charge downhill!
Once you reach civilization again, ride to the western end of Terrace View St, continue onto the dirt trails and immediately turn left onto the Lake Village neighborhood trails. Follow down to Kahle Park.
A small group of us will do this ride on Tuesday evening, at 4pm. Club members are welcome to join!
But how to celebrate after this final ride? It'll be a cool evening. How about just one visit to the Fox & Hound? Yes they are open, and yes they require masks, and yes they've halved the number of tables. Lets vote after the ride and see if we have quorum.
Ride Date: 11/01/2020
Ride Title: PRACTICE Zoom session
Depart Time: 6 pm - 7 pm
Meeting Place: Cyber space, via Zoom
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 0
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: The Annual Meeting is coming! .. with the interesting twist that it'll be a Zoom meeting.
Many of us have never (or seldom) used Zoom before. So this is an optional PRACTICE session the night before the real thing. It's for you to see if you can connect OK, can hear & speak and vote. There's no requirement to join this practice call, it's just for your peace of mind, and to help things run smoothly for the actual Annual Meeting. Just join for a minute, then drop off when all is working. Or stay for a chat.
You can connect to the Zoom meeting using a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Just download the Zoom software from your app store or from http://zoom.us/download, and then use the link to join (provided in an email to all club members, sent on Oct 27). If you can't connect that way for any reason, we DO still want you! As a fallback you'll be able to join the annual meeting with just a phone call and you'll be able to vote by text message.
If you can't find the email with the Zoom link, first check your junk/spam folders, and if still not, request a free refill from President@AltaAlpina.org
Ride Date: 10/30/2020
Ride Title: Virginia City
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Shoe Tree Brewing Co., 1496 Old Hot Springs Rd, Carson City
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 28
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description:
Forecast: 65F in Virginia City
Cancel if air quality is over 80 measured by Purple Air
Ride Date: 10/25/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Van Sickle
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: K to K trailhead, at end of Cypress lane, off Daggett Way, near Tahoe end of Kingsbury
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This weeks MTB challenge is to ride Van Sickle, but to take an easier climb - via K to K Connector then TRT Edgewood.
Ride it any day or time, Mon - Sun. A small group of us will ride it on Tuesday evening starting at 4pm, all club members welcome to join in!
Ride Date: 10/24/2020
Ride Title: Markleeville and beyond
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Woodford by the trees
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25-30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: If Air quality index from PurpleAir.com is above 90, the ride is cancelled.
Ride Date: 10/22/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Parking
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast South Lake: 63F
Ride Date: 10/20/2020
Ride Title: Meeks Bay
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: 2209 White Sands Drive, South Lake Tahoe, in the Keys
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Regrouping as needed
Ride Date: 10/18/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Benjamin to Bench
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Trailhead at the end of North Benjamin (off Kingsbury)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: That's it! We've been riding a new trail every week since about April, and have finally run out. So we'll fill in the next few weeks until summertime ends with a few of the shorter favourites.
Ride to the Bench and back, from the North Benjamin TRT trailhead. A fantastic mix of flowing trail and technical sections.
A few of us will ride this on Tuesday at 4:30pm. Club members welcome to join in!
Ride Date: 10/18/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Benjamin to Bench
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Trailhead at the end of North Benjamin (off Kingsbury)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: That's it! We've been riding a new trail every week since about April, and have finally run out. So we'll fill in the next few weeks until summertime ends with a few of the shorter favourites.
Ride to the Bench and back, from the North Benjamin TRT trailhead. A fantastic mix of flowing trail and technical sections.
A few of us will ride this on Tuesday at 4:30pm. Club members welcome to join in!
Ride Date: 10/17/2020
Ride Title: Caples Lake
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes parking with the bathroom, on the right
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408--205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: forecast Sunny, 73F
Due to cold morning temp, let's meet at 10am instead of 9am
Ride Date: 10/15/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Parking
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: If PurpleAir index is over 90, cancel
Ride Date: 10/13/2020
Ride Title: Around the Lake
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: 2209 WhitesSands Drive, South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Cancel if Air quality index at 8-9am is above 90 on PurpleAir.com
Weather forecast : Sunny 73F
Frequent regroup
Ride Date: 10/11/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Buchanan to Mott
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd, off Kingsbury
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weekly Challenge, ride any day & time until Sunday. Or join a small group of us riding this at 4:30pm on Tuesday.
Head south on the TRT, climbing up passed the Van Sickle junction to Heavenly, and keep going towards Mott Canyon. Return the same way, great riding, great trail!
The days are shrinking, so do bring a small headlamp, just in case.
Ride Date: 10/11/2020
Ride Title: Spooner, Flume. Marlette Loop
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Spooner Lake State Park
Ride Leader: Lori Kroboth (9403680703)
Email: lorikroboth@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: "Hoping the leaves are still turning" ride! Starting at the park at 11:00 (hopefully it will be warmer by then). Plan is to head up North Canyon to Marlette and the Flume. Then up to the TRT and back to Marlette. Ride any pace you feel comfortable with. Also could do an out and back on the Flume if you don't want to climb the TRT.
Ride Date: 10/11/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Buchanan to Mott
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd, off Kingsbury
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weekly Challenge, ride any day & time until Sunday. Or join a small group of us riding this at 4:30pm on Tuesday.
Head south on the TRT, climbing up passed the Van Sickle junction to Heavenly, and keep going towards Mott Canyon. Return the same way, great riding, great trail!
The days are shrinking, so do bring a small headlamp, just in case.
Ride Date: 10/10/2020
Ride Title: Pinyon Trail
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: at the Pinyon Trailhead, out Pinenut Rd. 2.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 6
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: With the cooler temps expected this weekend, it might be a great time to get back on the MTB and hit our local (for Minderville peeps) trail. I may be out of town this weekend, so not sure if I'll be there. Hopefully a nice group will show up to ride! Have fun.
Ride Date: 10/10/2020
Ride Title: Markleeville and beyond
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Woodford by the trees
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: If Air quality index from PurpleAir.com is above 90, the ride is cancelled.
Ride Date: 10/04/2020
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: Various
Meeting Place: 8:30 to caravan from Lampe Park. 9:30 start from Wellington. . Have talked to CG Bar and we can start there as in the past.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 85
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back from Wellington to Bridgeport over Sweetwater Summit. Rest stop at the top of Sweetwater Summit. Bring money to buy stuff in Bridgeport. This ride is for club members only. So be sure your membership is current before the ride date.
Remember this ride is a tribute to Tim Rowe, past president of the club, Death Ride Director, and bicycle advocate.
Ride Date: 10/04/2020
Ride Title: RSVP time. Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: na
Meeting Place: Please RSVP for the Tim Rowe Memorial Ride by four PM Saturday October 3rd. If you plan on starting later, and only riding to the summit and back, please include that in your RSVP. RSVP to davescar30@gmail.com. If the newsletter lists another address you can use that one also.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Please RSVP so we know how much to stock the rest stop with.
Thanks,
Dave
Ride Date: 10/04/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Upper Clear Creek
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Hwy 50 between Carson City and Spooner summit, exit onto Golf Cub Drive, park at the pullout close to the Hwy.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Weekly MTB Challenge - ride at any time during the week, or join a small group on Tuesday evening, 4:30pm.
Upper Clear Creek - a relatively cruisy non-technical trail for a change! Come join in.
With the fire hazard we won't grill afterwards, but do bring snacks & drinks (& a warm jacket!)
Ride Date: 09/27/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Big Meadow TH to Meiss Meadow
Depart Time: Any
Meeting Place: Big Meadow Trailhead off Hiway 89, just west of Luther Pass.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Please note that as of this writing most of the US Forest Service trails in the Tahoe area are closed, so check with the USFS website before heading out. Check here for the trailhead status: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ltbmu/recarea/?recid=11792. And Tahoe Rim Trail status: https://tahoerimtrail.org/current-trail-conditions/.
Ride Description: After a very rocky, technical 1/4 mile start, this ride is generally fairly smooth dirt, at least compared to a lot of the weekly MTB rides this summer. Head south on the Tahoe Rim Trail, cross Big Meadow itself, past Round Lake, and hopefully make it to Meiss Meadow. This trail features great views over meadows & the back of Stevens & Red Lake Peaks.
A small group of us are planning to do this ride at 4:30pm on Tuesday, SEPT 22 (NEXT Tuesday, as I’m writing this). Club members welcome! If the air quality is looking questionable on Tuesday, text Jennie mid-afternoon to check if its still on. This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 09/26/2020
Ride Title: KEPT - Kingsbury Emigrant Pioneer Trail
Depart Time: 8 - 9
Meeting Place: Base of Kingsbury
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 11.43
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: While this is not an official race, I created a new segment and "KEPT
the best for last. Perhaps our race director can create this new race before November. It is from the base of Kingsbury, south on Foothill, up Emigrant Trail to Pioneer trail, which is essentially the top. After setting your time on this segment, continue on to Carson River Road, Diamond Valley, or simply turn around and go back.
Ride Date: 09/26/2020
Ride Title: Near Thunder Mtn/ Kirkwood MTB with the AACC/NICA coaches
Depart Time: 10:00 AM
Meeting Place: Meeting 3 miles past the Kirkwood turnoff and about 3/4 mile past the Thunder Mtn trailhead/Carson Spur lookout. If I remember I will try to put out a little marker of some sort. The road isn’t signed but there is a Truck Speed Limit sign right before. It is called Martin Meadow on the map. We will start at Castle Pt. Trail.
Coordinates https://goo.gl/maps/vmHF5Gp1qvXRBhNfA
38.696723, -120.120908
Ride Leader: Lori Kroboth (9403680703)
Email: lorikroboth@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20-ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Some of the AACC-NICA coaches are going to meet for an mtb ride- also open to anyone in the club that would like to ride. This is not an official or club ride by any means. Please be self-supported and follow proper social distancing guidelines, don't ride if you are sick, don't ride if you have been exposed to someone ill, etc etc.
We are going to do an XC type ride – could be a small creek crossing, some climbing, some hike a bike, some steeps, etc. Most of the trails are on Trail Forks if you want to do some additional exploring or want to take a different route. Most of what we plan on doing will be out and back to hit the ‘best’ trails, but "you do you!"
Ride Date: 09/20/2020
Ride Title: Virginia city loop
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Toll road and Gieger grade with parking along Toll rd. We can meet just off the road there it looks pretty open.
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: Jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 49.37
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Sorry for the short notice. This will be a loop from the base of Gieger grade through Virginia city. Then continue back through Carson city along Hwy 50, then take College Pkwy to Combs canyon and return to the meeting spot at the base of Gieger grade via the east side of Washoe valley . The total elevation gain is 4,016ft. There will be some riders from Project Hero from Reno also. Bring own fuel and hydration. We plan to celebrate the rides completion with a beer at Bullys on Mount Rose Hwy all are welcome!
Ride Date: 09/18/2020
Ride Title: Silver State 508
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: Reno to Eureka and back
Ride Leader: Kevin Willitts (5305459150)
Email: wkscslt@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 508
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: 4 Alta Alpina Club members Pike Reardon, Mihai Filimon, Blake Herrmann and Kevin Willitts are competing in the Silver State 508 on 9/18-9/19. We are looking for a second support vehicle to help with follow and transitions. A couple people in one car would do it. Minimal contact if desired. If you have any interest call Pike at 775-772-6387 or Kevin at 530-545-9150 for more details. Thanks
Ride Date: 09/13/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Spooner to Bench
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Spooner Summit Trailhead (south side of Hwy 50)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Its time for another ride around the Spooner summit area. Ride south on the TRT to the high point at the "The Bench". This is one of our LESS technical rides, so come out and join in! But don't worry, there is still plenty of climbing to keep you honest.
A small group of us are planning to do this ride at 5pm on Tuesday. Club members welcome! If you'd like to join in the tail-gate grill afterwards, bring something to throw on it, and something to wash it down. Forecast for Tuesday is cooler temps and easterly winds, so the air should be clear. If not, text Nigel on Tuesday afternoon to see if the ride is still on.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 09/06/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Kingsbury to Daggett
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Buchanan Rd (off Kingsbury) at small parking area after 400 ft on left.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Head north on the TRT, towards the Bench. But after 2 miles, turn onto the connector to the North Benjamin trailhead. Cross the road and climb the Daggett Loop trail to the Vista point at ~8000ft. Return via the same route - a really fun descent.
A small group of us are planning to do this ride at 5pm on Tuesday. Club members welcome! If you'd like to join in the tail-gate grill afterwards, bring something to throw on it, and something to wash it down. If the smoke conditions are looking dubious on Tuesday, text Nigel mid-afternoon to check if its still on.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 09/05/2020
Ride Title: Diamond and Grover
Depart Time: 8:00 ish
Meeting Place: Alpine County Public Works, Woodfords
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Our last race is the Diamond Valley loop. If you want to meet up with other cyclists, at a distance, do the Diamond Valley Loop and then a little extra. I plan to warm up, ride the Loop, clockwise, and then go to Grover Hot Springs. I hope to see you on Saturday morning!!
Ride Date: 08/30/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Big Meadow TRT north
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead (just west of Luther Pass)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: From the Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, we'll ride north on the TRT. This area tends to have had the least smoke recently, so hopefully its OK this week. Target is to ride until we reach the turn-off for Toads, but we'll ride back down the same way. It a great descent.
A small group of us are planning to do this ride at 5pm on Tuesday. Club members welcome! If you'd like to join in the tail-gate grill afterwards, bring something to throw on it, and something to wash it down. If smoke conditions seem dubious on Tuesday, text Nigel to see if we're still going.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 08/29/2020
Ride Title: to Fredricksburg and beyond...!
Depart Time: 7:30 - 9:30
Meeting Place: "3F - The Trees" Parking area at Foothill/Fairview/Fredricksburg.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: There will certainly be plenty of cyclists out on Foothill/Fredricksburg on Saturday morning. Some will be doing a time trial. You don't need to race. Ride south and you can take a right and go up Emigrant Trail, or cross over 88 and go to Diamond Valley. Have fun in the sun and make new cycling friends from a distance.
Ride Date: 08/29/2020
Ride Title: Andy's Ride
Depart Time: 7:00
Meeting Place: The Pink House, Genoa.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 22 - 40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: An important fundraiser ride is happening on Saturday. It may be sold out, but please check out https://www.spnawareness.org/events2020.
Registration is at https://andysride2020.app.rsvpify.com/.
Cyclists will be out on Foothill on Saturday. Enjoy!!
Ride Date: 08/23/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Stagecoach to Monument
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Stagecoach parking lot (maybe the lower one, if the upper is still roped off)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: From Stagecoach, head up to the TRT, then climb south to Mott & Killebrew Canyons. Aiming for Monument Saddle.
A small group of us are planning to do this ride at 5pm on Tuesday. Club members welcome! If you'd like to join in the tail-gate grill afterwards, bring something to throw on it, and something to wash it down.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 08/22/2020
Ride Title: Luther Pass
Depart Time: 7:30 - 9:30
Meeting Place: South Upper Truckee Road at Old Meyers Grade Road, or Picketts Junction.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We have an AACC time trial scheduled this week for Luther Pass. You don't need to race. You can check out the route, and others will be out there at various starting times. You can start in SLT and go up South Upper Truckee Road to 89 and up to the top. Or, try this: Start at Picketts Junction, go up and over Luther Pass and then come back. There will be other riders out there. Keep your social distance and get in a great ride. Now that you are in shape, go over Luther Pass in both directions! Have fun and be safe.
Ride Date: 08/16/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Christmas Valley
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Christmas Valley Trailhead on South Upper Truckee Rd (below Luther Pass, near intersection with Bridge St))
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This weeks challenge is to climb the Christmas Valley trail, then head out passed Round Lake to Meiss Meadow.
Yes, parts of the Christmas Valley trail are pretty rough and make for challenging climbing. But hey, this is a mtb challenge, not a mtb doddle! Look forward to the last couple of miles to Meiss Meadow, they're nice & cruisy.
A small group of us will be meeting at 5pm on Tuesday to do this ride. Welcome to join in! And to the tailgate grill afterwards - bring something to char.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 08/15/2020
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 7:30 - 9:30
Meeting Place: 1st or 2nd parking lot, Blue Lakes Rd., off of Highway 88.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775/781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 36K
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Even if you are not part of our racing series, feel free to come out and go for a ride up to Blue Lakes. Many club members will be out on this fabulous ride, at various starting times on Saturday morning. Come and join the fun. This is a favorite ride for most of us. Some even do it twice!
Ride Date: 08/09/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Armstrong Pass
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Main Corral Parking Area, on Oneidas St / Fountain Place Rd.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weekly Mountain Bike Challenge! Ride up to Armstrong Pass from the Corral area. This is a great out & return ride with a mix of flowing trails with technical sections. Probably best to climb via Fountain Pl Rd, then continue up Armstrong Pass Trail. On the descent, its all trail: Armstrong, Connector, Corral or Sidewinder, Lower Corral. Great!
A few of us will meet at 5pm on Tuesday to ride this. Welcome to join! If you'd like to stay for the tailgate grill afterwards, throw in something to char & something to wash it down.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 08/08/2020
Ride Title: Jacks Valley
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Genoa Park, Nixon Street, Genoa.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775/781/5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 13
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: You can meet up (at a distance, and spread out your arrival and starting times) with riders doing this week's time trial. Go north on Jack's Valley Road to the Fire Station or beyond, then turn and come back. Easy Peasy. And/or cruise on out Foothill to the south. Enjoy your morning and have a nice ride!
Ride Date: 08/02/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Explore Kirkwood
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Top end of Dangberg Drive (turn right onto Fremont Drive, soon after entering the Kirkwood Valley)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Lets see what Kirkwood looks like in the summer!
There are lots of trails, so good to have TrailForks on to help find your way. Challenge is to start at one edge of Kirkwood (Dangberg Drive) and find your way to the Sunrise Chair (#4) on the Backside. And back. Ideally by a different route.
A small group of us will be riding this on Tuesday at 5pm. AACC members welcome to join in! And to join the post-ride tailgate grill (bring something to throw on it). Forecast seems OK, but with the pattern of thunderstorms recently, bring a jacket!
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 07/26/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Scott's Lake Loop
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Big Meadow trailhead parking (Tahoe side of Luther Pass)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Warm temps are forecast again, so lets ride up at altitude.
Using Trail Forks: from The Big Meadow parking, head up TRT - Grass Lake Section, then turn right onto Grass Lake Spur. You'll have to ride a couple of miles on Hwy 89 here, beside Grass Lake to Luther Pass. Now turn right onto the Luther to Scotts Connector, pass Scotts Lake, and charge down Scotts Lake Trail to Big Meadow. Now either turn right to bump your way down TRT - Luther Stairs, or turn left for say a 2 mi out and return bonus to the TRT saddle toward Round Lake.
A small group of us will ride this on Tuesday evening, meeting at 5pm. All club members welcome to join! Bring a rain jacket, as there's a chance of an afternoon shower. Also optionally bring something to throw on the tailgate grill afterwards :-)
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 07/19/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Buchanan to Bench
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Buchanan Road, Off Kingsbury grade. Park in the small pull-out area, 200 yrds along Buchanan on the left (this is the closest parking to where the actual TRT crosses Kingsbury).
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This weeks challenge: Ride all the way from where the TRT crosses Kingsbury, to the Bench!
That's a lot of beautiful but technical trail. Allow plenty of time for it.
A small group of us will start this ride on TUESDAY at 5PM. Club members welcome! We'll have a tail-gate grill afterwards, so bring something to char, & something to wash it down.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 07/18/2020
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike shop
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday Morning Ride out of Big Daddies. This is a social / hard pace ride, with plenty of regroup points along the way, usually after a sprint or climb. the route does change some, but will usually go to Genoa, south along Foothill rd and around Diamond Valley. There is water and restrooms in Genoa, and locations to shorten the ride time and distance. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours, distance 45+ miles, pace is hard. Get out there and burn some Virus and Calories.
Ride Date: 07/18/2020
Ride Title: 3F to GHS
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Fairview, Foothill, Fredricksburg, 3F, The Trees.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 36
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride to Grover Hot Springs and back. Suggested pre-Staff Ride. Easy ride. I won't be there, but meet up and enjoy. Social Distance.
Ride Date: 07/12/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Kirkwood Thunder Mtn
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Go passed Kirkwood, at Carson Spur go passed the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, continue 2.1 miles to where an old road branches off to the right. Park here.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Weekly Mountain Bike Challenge - Thunder Mountain loop near Kirkwood!
You could start this ride from the Thunder Mountain Trailhead, but then you'd have to finish with a climb up from near Silver Lake. So we think its better to drive on a couple of miles so you can finish with the great downhill.
Use Trail Forks to help navigate around this loop: ride up the old road where you parked. This turns into the Castle Rock Trail. Cross Hwy 88 to the Thunder Mtn Trailhead and head up Thunder Mtn Trail. This is a pretty solid climb, there's at least one section that everyone will walk. But enjoy the great views over Kirkwood valley, and at the 9300ft high point you'll ride ride through the palm of glove rock. Then descend the Thunder Mtn Downhill back to Hwy 88.
A small group of us are planning to do this ride at 5pm on Tuesday. Club members welcome! But be warned. this is the first time we've tacked this as an after-work ride, so bring a headlamp and enough food & clothes, just in case! And bring something to cook on the tailgate grill afterwards.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 07/11/2020
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike shop
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday Morning Ride out of Big Daddies. This is a social / hard pace ride, with plenty of regroup points along the way, usually after a sprint or climb. the route does change some, but will usually go to Genoa, south along Foothill rd and around Diamond Valley. There is water and restrooms in Genoa, and locations to shorten the ride time and distance. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours, distance 45+ miles, pace is hard. Get out there and burn some Virus and Calories.
Ride Date: 07/11/2020
Ride Title: SD Highway Cleanup, then Bag a Peak
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park, 17300 State Route 89/4
Ride Leader: Thomas Walker (2103922175)
Email: trun@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We’re going to hold a socially distanced highway cleanup on July 11. We will be following the guidelines posted here: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/maintenance/adopt-a-highway/covid19
I’ll need you to sign that you’ve seen them. I’ll bring a hard copy and some hand sanitizer in case you forget.
After the clean up, we’ll ride Ebbetts or Monitor, as the group prefers. I’ll update this as any new CA restrictions come on line.
Ride Date: 07/05/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Marlette-TRT-Flume Loop
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Spooner Lake State Park. Or park outside near the 28/50 junction to save the $10 entry fee (still have $2 ready for you&bike)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Another long Challenge for this week - from Spooner, ride up North Canyon Road to Marlette Lake, then turn right to continue up the same road until you meet the TRT. Follow the TRT north, passing Marlette and Herlan Peaks, and descending past Twin Lakes to Tunnel Creek. Head back south along Marlette Flume. Awesome views in all directions on this ride!
If you haven't done it before, allow plenty of time. Loops are trickier to time than out-and-returns.
A small group of us are meeting to ride this at 4:30pm on Tuesday. Outside the park, near the 28/50 junction, in the boat-inspection turn-out. Yes we'll have the grills there again! Bring something to char, and to wash it down. And some warm clothes might be good too.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 07/04/2020
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike shop
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday Morning Ride out of Big Daddies. This is a social / hard pace ride, with plenty of regroup points along the way, usually after a sprint or climb. the route does change some, but will usually go to Genoa, south along Foothill rd and around Diamond Valley. There is water and restrooms in Genoa, and locations to shorten the ride time and distance. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours, distance 45+ miles, pace is hard. Get out there and burn some Virus and Calories.
Ride Date: 07/04/2020
Ride Title: Foothill Parade
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Jack's Valley Elementery School
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: I don't think any parades are scheduled, so let's make our own! Ride from Jack's Valley Elementary School out to the end of Foothill/Fredricksburg and back, via Genoa. I won't be here for this, but wanted to post this as the ride for the weekend. Happy Independence Day!
Ride Date: 06/28/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Star Lake!
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Stagecoach parking lot, Heavenly, Stateline Nevada
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Update: small group ride is now WEDNESDAY 4:30pm, due to forecast rain on Tue.
Its the longest day of the year today! So of course this week we tackle the longest ride. Stagecoach to Star Lake (and back, all going well).
This is an absolute Tahoe classic, so try to find a cool period this warm week to make the journey. Join the TRT a few hundred yards up Stagecoach, then head south until you find a beautiful alpine lake. On the way you'll pass Mott Canyon, Killebrew, & Monument Pass...
Ride any day or time, Mon to Sun. Or join a small group of us planning to ride it after work on WEDNESDAY, meeting at 4:30pm (forecast shows a risk of thunderstorms on Tue) We want a nice evening, as we're planning on a tailgate grill in the parking lot afterwards. Bring something to throw on the grill, and to wash it down.
Strava segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/24479418
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at ANY TIME DURING THE WEEK. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 06/27/2020
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike shop
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday Morning Ride out of Big Daddies. This is a social / hard pace ride, with plenty of regroup points along the way, usually after a sprint or climb. the route does change some, but will usually go to Genoa, south along Foothill rd and around Diamond Valley. There is water and restrooms in Genoa, and locations to shorten the ride time and distance. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours, distance 45+ miles, pace is hard. Get out there and burn some Virus and Calories.
Ride Date: 06/27/2020
Ride Title: Staff Ride for Alta Alpina Challenge
Depart Time: 4:00am
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Alta Alpina Challeng Ride Director (877-845-2453)
Email: challenge@altaalpina.org
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-198
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: We're holding a staff ride for everyone helping out before, during, and after the July 25 Alta Alpina Challenge. This will also serve as a rehearsal of our virus-safe protocols for the pit stops. To register for the staff ride, please email challenge@altaalpina.org. To volunteer for the staff ride, please email volunteers@altaalpina.org
Ride Date: 06/21/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Cold Creek / Monument
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: High Meadow Trailhead - at the end of High Meadow Trail, South Lake Tahoe.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Lets go to Cold Creek for this weeks Mountain Bike Challenge. Main goal is High Meadow, with a stretch-goal of Monument Saddle. Yes there are a few sections on the climb to High Meadow that everyone will be walking, but its mainly a great rideable trail. Above High Meadow is even nicer, so do try to continue up.
Strava Segment: https://www.strava.com/segments/1894585
There are lots of trails near the start, so take care. Generally keep left until you cross Cold Creek at a foot bridge, then turn right and you're good. Use Trailforks, or join a small group of us on TUESDAY at 5PM.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at any time during the week. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 06/20/2020
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike shop
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday Morning Ride out of Big Daddies. This is a social / hard pace ride, with plenty of regroup points along the way, usually after a sprint or climb. the route does change some, but will usually go to Genoa, south along Foothill rd and around Diamond Valley. There is water and restrooms in Genoa, and locations to shorten the ride time and distance. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours, distance 45+ miles, pace is hard. Get out there and burn some Virus and Calories.
Ride Date: 06/14/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Van Sickle
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Trailhead, Van sickle Bi-State Park, South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 6
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Yes it is a Challenge this week - to ride up the Van Sickle Trail, from South Lake Tahoe to the Nevada side of Heavenly.
Target is the "7777" junction, where Van Sickle meets the TRT. If you still got it in you, keep heading across Heavenly and up the TRT. Then enjoy the downhill & great views of Tahoe.
Strava Segment is https://www.strava.com/segments/2163101. If you don't do strava, just drop me a text to say you survived it.
A small group of us are planning to do this ride at 5pm on tuesday. Club members welcome!.
This is one of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides. Get out by yourself or with close friends at any time during the week. Full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 06/14/2020
Ride Title: Tioga Pass
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Gas station at bottom of Tioga Pass. Or at or near the Pass, to then ride into the Park. Choose your own start time, place and pace, and hope to see lots of your AACC friends out there!
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 28 to 60
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: AACC Ride of the Week. Ride Yosemite, Sans automobile!
Highway 120 through Yosemite is being opened for cars soon, but this weekend it is open for bikes only! Cars are allowed from Lee Vining up to Tioga Pass, but not into the Park. The weather looks cold for Saturday, but beautiful for Sunday. So let's get the whole club out there cycling the Pass to Tuolumne Meadows and Olmstead Point where you can view Half Dome! 3700' vertical up from Lee Vining and 2000' from Olmstead back to the Pass. Jeni Root will be volunteering at a rest stop at Tioga Pass from 10:00 to 3:30. Look for her White Yukon as close as she can get to the entrance. If you want to help as a volunteer, call Jeni at 775-848-3963. Remember to have face covering when you stop at the rest stop.
For info on the park, go to: https://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/tioga.htm
Ride Date: 06/13/2020
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike shop
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday Morning Ride out of Big Daddies. This is a social / hard pace ride, with plenty of regroup points along the way, usually after a sprint or climb. the route does change some, but will usually go to Genoa, south along Foothill rd and around Diamond Valley. There is water and restrooms in Genoa, and locations to shorten the ride time and distance. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours, distance 45+ miles, pace is hard. Get out there and burn some Virus and Calories.
Ride Date: 06/07/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Angora/Tahoe Mtn
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Sawmill Pond, off Lake Tahoe Blvd, Meyers, South Lake Tahoe.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: With slightly cooler temps this week, lets check off this great lower-level riding up at the lake.
If the following ride description means nothing to you, either load the Trailforks app to guide you around, or come and join a few of us who are planning to meet on TUESDAY AT 5PM to do this ride (social distancing, of course).
Ride up Lake Tahoe Blvd about 1 mile to find Lower Mule Deer Connector, and climb this to the fire lookout above Fallen Leaf Lake (Strava segment https://www.strava.com/segments/17690712). Enjoys the views of Tallac! Optional short out and return to the Angora Lake parking lot. Now ride down the rocky Angora ridge trail, then up Deveron Connector to reach one of the peaks of Tahoe Mtn. Great views up the length of Tahoe from here. Optional side loop to the other peak, returning via Tahoe Mtn Trail North. Nice descend back to Sawmill Pond via Tahoe Mtn Trail South.
This ride is part of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides, full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 06/07/2020
Ride Title: Weekly race and ride
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Alpine County Public Works parking area, 50 Diamond Valley Rd.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (775-781-5768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Various starting times. Keep your distance. Go do the Time Trial and come back and do a loop or two around Diamond Valley. Then say hello to your friends from a distance. Grab a sandwich at Mad Dog Cafe.
Ride Date: 06/06/2020
Ride Title: Kingsbury/Spooner
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Base of Kingsbury
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (2094835106)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 48
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: ride up Kingsbury, right on 50 along NE shore of Lake Tahoe, up and over Spooner, South on 395 to Jacks Valley Rd., back to Kingsbury.
Various start times to comply with social distancing.
Ride Date: 06/06/2020
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike shop
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday Morning Ride out of Big Daddies. This is a social / hard pace ride, with plenty of regroup points along the way, usually after a sprint or climb. the route does change some, but will usually go to Genoa, south along Foothill rd and around Diamond Valley. There is water and restrooms in Genoa, and locations to shorten the ride time and distance. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours, distance 45+ miles, pace is hard. Get out there and burn some Virus and Calories.
Ride Date: 05/31/2020
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: First parking lot on the left off of Blue Lakes Rd.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (209-483-5106)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 24
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our Ride of the Week." I may or may not be there at that particular time. Others will plan to ride this route on this day, arriving at various times, per our social distancing guidelines.
Ride Date: 05/31/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Stinger
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Kingsbury Stinger Trailhead, at a 90 degree corner on Terrance View Drive (northern section), Stateline, South Lake Tahoe.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This weeks mountain bike challenge is to ride up the Kingsbury Stinger Trail to where it meets the TRT. Its completely clear of snow all the way up.
If you're using Strava, here's the segment for the full climb: https://www.strava.com/segments/13671503
If not, then Trailforks has it covered.
Once you reach the TRT, if your legs have got anything left, turn left and see how far you can get towards the Bench.
Then enjoy the return-trip downhill!
This ride is part of Alta Alpina's series of socially distanced rides, full details here: https://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 05/30/2020
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike shop
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday Morning Ride out of Big Daddies. This is a social / hard pace ride, with plenty of regroup points along the way, usually after a sprint or climb. the route does change some, but will usually go to Genoa, south along Foothill rd and around Diamond Valley. There is water and restrooms in Genoa, and locations to shorten the ride time and distance. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours, distance 45+ miles, pace is hard. Get out there and burn some Virus and Calories.
Ride Date: 05/26/2020
Ride Title: Stinger
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: See Weekly MTB Challenge
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: A few of us are meeting on Tuesday 5pm to do the weekly MTB challenge ride. Welcome to join in, but do respect social distancing.
Full details in the posting for Sun, May 31.
Ride Date: 05/26/2020
Ride Title: Stinger
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: See Weekly MTB Challenge
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: A few of us are meeting on Tuesday 5pm to do the weekly MTB challenge ride. Welcome to join in, but do respect social distancing.
Full details in the posting for Sun, May 31.
Ride Date: 05/24/2020
Ride Title: Corral Area in South Lake Tahoe
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Corral Trails in South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Brian Dempsey (7754504985)
Email: Demps4@aol.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace:
Terrain: Medium
Description: Our MTB Challenge for this week is in the "Corral" area in South Lake Tahoe.
Park at the end of Columbine Trail (road) off Pioneer Trail. Ride the Powerline Trail 4WD road for about 1 mile, until you find the turnoff for Incense Cedar Trail on your left. Climb this, and carry on up Sierra Sidewinder. This takes you to a junction with Fountain Place Road. Now grind about a mile up to the end of the road.
You've made it! Now its your choice - either take the Armstrong Connector trail on your left, which takes you back down to Sidewinder etc. Or for a stretch goal, carry on up the Armstrong Pass Trail as far as your legs or the snow will let you.
After descending Armstrong Connector Trail, you can either ride down Sidewinder, or choose the steeper rockier Corral trail. After these two re-join, you can choose between Incense Cedar or the table-top jumps on Lower Corral. If you go for the latter, take Railroad Grade back to your car.
Were these trail names are all double dutch to you? If so, download the Trailforks app, load the California and Nevada maps, zoom in on the hills east of Meyers and all will be revealed.
Ride Date: 05/24/2020
Ride Title: Spring Century
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: Lee Griffith ()
Email: moregriff@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace:
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Description: The 2020 Alta Alpina Spring Century is designed to provide a wide range of riding possibilities, while minimizing close contact that we usually have. The ride is scheduled for Sunday, May 24, and there is intentionally no starting time or place, which is intended to assure reasonable distance between riders. A single rest stop, or Challenge-like pit-stop, will be within a half mile south of the Hwy 4 and 89 intersection (west side of Monitor Pass). This allows people to do the traditional loop over Monitor (metric century), add in Ebbett's Pass (full century), do a climb fest on Monitor and Ebbetts, or do a shorter and flatter ride along the river. The pit-stop will be open from 10:00 to 2:00. Riders are asked to stay with their bikes, while the host will bring food and water, to minimize the chance of contaminating supplies. Please help us get an idea of how many people to expect by sending an RSVP to springcentury@altaalpina.org
Ride Date: 05/23/2020
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike shop
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday Morning Ride out of Big Daddies. This is a social / hard pace ride, with plenty of regroup points along the way, usually after a sprint or climb. the route does change some, but will usually go to Genoa, south along Foothill rd and around Diamond Valley. There is water and restrooms in Genoa, and locations to shorten the ride time and distance. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours, distance 45+ miles, pace is hard. Get out there and burn some Virus and Calories.
Ride Date: 05/17/2020
Ride Title: Kings to Ash Canyon Loop
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Kings Canyon, Carson City, NV
Ride Leader: Brian Dempsey (7754504985)
Email: Demps4@aol.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is for the AACC MTB Challenge for the week of 5/11-5/17. This weeks ride takes us up to the Kings to Ash Canyon Trail. The trail itself is about 16 miles. Bring your climbing legs for this awesome single track and enjoy the amazing views of Carson City.
Ride Date: 05/16/2020
Ride Title: Ash Canyon Mountain Bike Ride
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: N Ormsby and King Street, Carson City, by Carson Middle School
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We’ll climb Longview singletrack up to the Kings Canyon trailhead, on over to Ash Canyon. This ride is mostly really nice singletrack, though there are some dirt roads and a little pavement to connect it all. About 2200 ft of climbing.
Ride Date: 05/16/2020
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike shop
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday Morning Ride out of Big Daddies. This is a social / hard pace ride, with plenty of regroup points along the way, usually after a sprint or climb. the route does change some, but will usually go to Genoa, south along Foothill rd and around Diamond Valley. There is water and restrooms in Genoa, and locations to shorten the ride time and distance. Ride time is 2 to 3 hours, distance 45+ miles, pace is hard. Get out there and burn some Virus and Calories.
Ride Date: 05/10/2020
Ride Title: Sierra Canyon Trail
Depart Time: Any, Mon - Sun
Meeting Place: Sierra Canyon Trailhead, on Centennial Drive (behind the Genoa Cemetery)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-450-4985)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This weeks ride takes us to the beautiful Genoa area. Ride up as far as you'd like to go. If the snow level is high enough you might be able to get up to the Tahoe Rim Trail! This ride goes from May 4th-May 10th. Have fun and try and post some awesome pictures!
This is part of the Alta Alpina Weekly Mountain Bike Challenge. We'll steer you towards a great new trail every week. For details, including instructions for optionally joining the related Strava group, look here: http://altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
Ride Date: 05/09/2020
Ride Title: Ebbetts Pass
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Sherrifs Office Parking Lot in Markleeville
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (209-483-5106)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 36
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is our "Ride of the Week." We expect people to arrive at various times and ride Ebbetts Pass on Saturday. I may or may not be there at that particular time. That's how it is with our social distancing guidelines. I hope to see you there.
Ride Date: 05/03/2020
Ride Title: Weekly MTB Challenge - Clear Creek
Depart Time: Any, Mon-Sun
Meeting Place: Clear Creek trailhead, Jacks Valley Rd
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752677089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Individual mountain bike rides for Alta Alpina Cycling Club Members. Tracked via Strava. Details have been emailed to club members, and will soon be available here: http://www.altaalpina.org/clubracesmtb/
This weeks ride (Mon 4/27 - Sun 5/3) is the Clear Creek Trail. It consists of the “Gate-Knob-Gate” Strava segment (https://strava.app.link/sTC5ksvhZ5). The challenge is to ride up to Knob Point then back down. Total ride distance is about 12.2 miles. If you’re feeling more adventurous continue up to the old highway. Come out and enjoy the ride!
Ride Date: 04/25/2020
Ride Title: ride the pine nuts
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: the tree parking lot on Pine Nut Rd #2, call for any additional information
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (7757203258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: ride from the tree into the sand box, toward buffalo canyon, and can decide from there. There are plenty of options with this ride. Lets Ride!
Ride Date: 04/11/2020
Ride Title: Emigrant Trail
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Silver Strike Lanes/Jethro's Parking lot in The Ranchos. Space out your parking. Keep your distance. Saturday, April 11.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (2094835106)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Maintain 20 seconds between riders. West on Kimerling, south on 88, west on Fairview, south on Foothill, right on Emigrant Trail, to Diamond Valley, and back.
Ride Date: 04/05/2020
Ride Title: Virginia City
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Governor's Fields, Carson City NV, at Roop and Evalyn
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: RIDE UPDATE: Ride changed to Sunday due to ride leader's schedule conflict. DESCRIPTION: We'll take some nice bike routes through Carson City, then out Hiway 50 and take the truck route up to Virginia City. The entire ride will go out Geiger Grade and do the Lousetown loop (about 50 miles), but when we've done this ride before about half the group turns around at Virginia City (about 35 miles round trip), so if you want to do that you'll probably have company for the ride back to Carson City. Out and back to Virginia City is almost 2000 feet of climbing, but the whole enchilada is almost 4000 ft of climbing.
Ride Date: 03/29/2020
Ride Title: our favorite
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsburry
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (2094835106)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Foothill to Diamond Valley
Ride Date: 03/14/2020
Ride Title: Trees to Grover Hot Springs
Depart Time: 11 am
Meeting Place: Corner of Fairview and Frederickburg
Ride Leader: RANDY JACOBS (7757819767)
Email: randyjacobs4therapy@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll start at the corner of Fairview and Fredericksburg and to to Grover Hot Springs via Fredericksburg and Carson River Road. Snacks available to purchase and bathrooms available in Markleeville.
Ride Date: 03/12/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury parking lot , Nevada side
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weather forecast: Sunny, 55F, 7mph wind
Ride Date: 03/07/2020
Ride Title: Pinyon Trail
Depart Time: 2:00
Meeting Place: Pinenut/Pinyon trailhead, about 2 miles past Dump Road on the right.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (209/483-5106)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: MTB ride on trails up to Pinyon and back.
Ride Date: 03/04/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 10:00am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury, Nevada side
Ride Leader: Leon mALMED (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast: High 60F, Wind 4mph
Ride Date: 03/04/2020
Ride Title: Fullmoonski
Depart Time: 6 pm
Meeting Place: Parking lot for Stagecoach lift, Heavenly.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-267-7089)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 2000 ft cl
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is NOT a ride!
Its a ski, skinning up the side of the Stagecoach and Olympic runs at Heavenly, to the peak of East Peak. Great views of the lights around Lake Tahoe and the Carson valley.
Bring a small headlamp, but illumination is primarily by the (nearly) full moon. Full moon is actually 9 March, but we're going a few days early to avoid wind, clouds, snow...
Don't overdress for the climb up, but bring plenty of warm clothes for the top.
Fingers crossed that we get a freshly groomed trail for the ski down.
Plan on apre-ski sustenance at the Fox & Hound.
Ride Date: 02/29/2020
Ride Title: Tahoe-Pyramid Trail Bikeathon
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Great Basin Bicycles, 8048 S. Virgina St., Reno
Ride Leader: Great Basin (775-825-8258)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 50 minutes
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: This is an indoor ride, a fundraiser set at 50 minute intervals. BE SURE TO REVIEW THIS WEBSITE: https://tahoepyramidtrail.org/2020-tahoe-pyramid-trail-bikeathon/
Ride Date: 02/29/2020
Ride Title: Genoa to Diamond Valley
Depart Time: Noon
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is an easy-paced, social ride on rolling terrain. If 40 miles is too much for early season, ride with us as far as you want and turn around - there may be others that want to do the same.
Ride Date: 02/27/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Nevada side
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecast: Sunny, 55F, 5mph wind
Ride Date: 02/23/2020
Ride Title: Kingsbury to Woodfords
Depart Time: 1:00 PM
Meeting Place: Kingsbury Park and Ride at Foothill (Hws 206 & 207)
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: With nice weather forecast for this Sunday, Foothill, Fredricksburg, Emigrant, Diamond Valley (CCW and back). Group can decide to extend south and back from Woodfords.
Ride Date: 02/19/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Nevada side
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weather forecast: 45F, 6mph, mostly sunny
Ride Date: 02/19/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Nevada side
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weather forecast: 45F, 6mph, mostly sunny
Ride Date: 02/19/2020
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Nevada side
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weather forecast: 45F, 6mph, mostly sunny
Ride Date: 02/07/2020
Ride Title: Tour de Palm Springs
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: Check out the website for this ride!
Ride Date: 02/01/2020
Ride Title: First of Feb. workout
Depart Time: 11:30
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury (after a morning of skiing for some.)
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (209-483-5106)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out to Diamond Valley and back. Maybe to Markleeville.
Ride Date: 02/01/2020
Ride Title: First of Feb. workout
Depart Time: 11:30
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury (after a morning of skiing for some.)
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (209-483-5106)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out to Diamond Valley and back. Maybe to Markleeville.
Ride Date: 12/14/2019
Ride Title: Show and GO
Depart Time: 10 AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike and Brew
Gardnerville NV
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35-55
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is NOT a club ride. Meets every Saturday at 10 AM. Ride to Genoa via County Rd to 395 N, left on Genoa Ln. Re-group in Genoa, then to Foothill/207 junction re-group and to Foothill/Fredericksburg junction re-group. Bail outs of your choice. Options of Diamond Valley loop or Woodfords out and back. This ride is being posted for Keith at Big Daddy's.
Ride Date: 11/24/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Grade parking lot
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecasted temp: 55F, wind: 3mph
Ride Date: 11/24/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Grade parking lot
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecasted temp: 55F, wind: 3mph
Ride Date: 11/24/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury Grade parking lot
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Forecasted temp: 55F, wind: 3mph
Ride Date: 11/17/2019
Ride Title: Flume Trail MTB
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Meet in the official Spooner Lake State Park - Take Hwy 28 North from Hwy 50 less than a mile and turn right into the State Park. Pay $10 parking fee or $2 bike-in fee, and continue to bear left to go into the lower parking lot. If you’re coming from Carson City/Valley and want to carpool, let me know.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20-24
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: To get to the Flume, there's about 1000 feet of climbing on dirt road. The Flume Trail itself is pretty easy, as long as you don't mind steep drop-offs to one side. You can choose to just do an out-n-back on the Flume, but the whole ride will also make a big loop around Marlette Lake - which trails we ride will depend on the the preference of the group.
Ride Date: 11/16/2019
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Show & Go
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike & Brew
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754503873)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Weekly Shop Ride show and go, can be fast paced with 2-3 re-groups and multiple bail outs.
Ride Date: 11/14/2019
Ride Title: Fall Party
Depart Time: 6:00PM
Meeting Place: CVIC Hall in Minden at 6:00PM.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Quick reminder the Fall Party is this Thursday. Be sure and RSVP so we can prepare the right amount of food. Falldinnerparty@altaalpina.org
Join your fellow club members at the Fall Party. Bring your cycling friends and encourage them to join the Club. Dues are only $30 and he/she get the remainder of this year and all of 2020.
Please RSVP via the following link. Indicate your preference for Meat or Vegetarian. FallDinnerParty@AltaAlpina.org
Ride Date: 11/10/2019
Ride Title: Virginia City
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Governor's Fields, Carson City NV, at Roop and Evalyn
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's make the most of the lovely autumn weather and ride from Carson City to Virginia City. Exact route (truck route, 6-mile canyon, etc), and whether we do the extra-credit Lousetown loop or not, will depend on the will of the people riding. There will be a fair bit of climbing. Join us!
Ride Date: 11/05/2019
Ride Title: Tue Night MTB: Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Clear Creek trailhead, Jacks valley road.
Ready to ride at 5pm.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: With daylight savings ended for the year, the evening rides are over, but lets squeeze in a few night rides before winter really sets in.
You’ll need good lights for these rides. Mine look like these (just $22 each!):
https://www.amazon.com/SecurityIng-Waterproof-Bicycle-Headlight-Rechargeable/dp/B00C2MHNJK/ref=sr_1_89?crid=3SME4N9OBBGRU&dchild=1&keywords=bike+light+front&psc=1&qid=1572886829&sprefix=bike+light%2Caps%2C279&sr=8-89
But there are loads more to choose from.
Get two, one for handlebars, one for helmet. You can get a basic helmet mount for one to attach to.
We’ll find somewhere warm nearby for a feed after. Perhaps China Jade Horse in Topsy Lane.
Nigel
775-292-9201
Ride Date: 11/04/2019
Ride Title: November Board Meeting
Depart Time: 6 pm
Meeting Place: Fox & Hound, near Stagecoach, on Tramway.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 200
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Correction to the venue published in Paceline Newsletter. Lakeside is closed for cleaning, so swapping to Fox & Hound.
Ride Date: 10/29/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Pinyon Trail
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Pinyon Trailhead on Pinenut Road 2, that’s 4 miles beyond the Douglas Country Transfer Station, into the Pinenuts.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is the LAST evening ride before daylight savings ends. Don’t miss it, spring is a long way away!
Aiming to start riding at 5pm.
Bring thick sox & gloves, and some sort of headlamp in case of flat tires etc.
We’ll do a couple of loops of the trail, then retire somewhere warm to celebrate the season that was.
We may do a few night rides before winter really sets in. If you’d like to join in, now’s the time to get yourself some night lights. Just $25 gets a pretty impressive LED light with rechargeable Li-Ion batteries, handlebar & helmet mounts and charger. One for the bars, one for the helmet, sorted.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, with very few repeats.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 10/27/2019
Ride Title: Fall Mixed Terrain Ride
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Sunday 10.27.19
Verdi Elementary School parking lot
250 Bridge Street Verdi, NV 89439
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Mixed Terrain ride; counter-clock wise up fire road - Dog Valley climb, over Hennessy Pass (6,500 ft) to Sardine Valley, asphalt south past Stampede and Boca Reservoirs, Hirschdale Road, connecting to mixed surface and singletrack on the Tahoe Pyramid trail back to Quilici Ranch Rd. back to the school. Mountain Bike or Gravel/CX bike with 35 mm tires<. Be prepared for cooler temps up high. Bring plenty of water, (there is a stop at the Gas Station at i80 and Glenshire Rd.)
Ride Date: 10/22/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Clear Creek Trailhead, on Jack's Valley Rd, aiming to ride at 5:00pm.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Come out and enjoy the last two rides before daylight savings ends! Already?!?
Nigel Leigh
775-292-9201
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, with very few repeats.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 10/17/2019
Ride Title: Sunglasses Found Sweetwater
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Some-one left a pair of sunglasses on the tail gate of my truck at the top of Sweetwater. To claim, text or email me a description and brand and we can arrange their return
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: na
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description:
Ride Date: 10/15/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Genoa, Sierra Canyon Trail
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Sierra Canyon Trailhead, on Centennial Dr, Genoa, aiming to ride at 5:00pm.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: We’ll head up the canyon trail, see how high we can get. Whatever your riding level, there should be others there going at a similar pace.
Weather looks perfect, come out and enjoy these last few rides!
Bring some sort of head light, just in case.
Post-ride: head to the Genoa Bar. Hopefully Bill will bring the big bag of yummy snacks that he forgot last time!
Nigel Leigh
775-292-9201
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, with very few repeats.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 10/13/2019
Ride Title: Lake Tahoe Marathon escort
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: varies
Ride Leader: Kevin Willitts (5305459150)
Email: wkscslt@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 14-25
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Got it covered. Thanks
Ride Date: 10/12/2019
Ride Title: Highway Cleanup
Depart Time: 0900
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park, on Hwy 89, just north of Markleeville
Ride Leader: Thomas Walker (210-392-2175)
Email: Trun@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: This will be our final Highway Cleanup of 2019. The cleanup part takes about an hour, depending on the number of people who show. Ride follows. Route TBD, but likely Monitor or Ebbetts. Personally, my knee might not be ready for a pass by 10/12, but I will be there to organize the cleanup and probably go for a shorter ride
Ride Date: 10/08/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Upper Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Golf Club Dr exit from Hwy 50, half-way between Carson City and Spooner Summit. As soon as you exit the Highway, the trailhead is right there on the west side of Golf Club Dr. Aiming to ride at 5:00pm. Note early starts now!
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Temps have warmed again this week, so lets get up in altitude, to upper Clear Creek, aiming to reach Spooner Summit. A few of us were at a work party on this trail last weekend, so come and critique our handiwork.
Post ride refreshments at Qdoba, in the Topsy lane shopping area at the bottom of Hwy 50.
p.s. Sorry for this late notification, but never doubt that there will be a Tuesday evening ride, load up your bike on Tuesday morning anyway!
BACKGROUND INFO:This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 10/06/2019
Ride Title: RSVP time. Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Please RSVP for the ride so that we can plan the rest stop. no late than 5:oopm Saturday. Earlier would be appreciate. Start finish will be at CG Bar in Wellington. The depart time at 8:00 is for carpooling from Lampe Park. More information will be posted as we get closer to the ride.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 0ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back from Wellington to Bridgeport over Sweetwater Summit. Rest stop at top of the pass. Bring money for goodies in Bridgeport. Pizza provide at the end at CG Bar. You have to buy your own beer. This ride is honor Tim Rowe past president of the club, Death Ride director, and bike advocate.
Ride Date: 10/01/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Genoa, Eagle Ridge Trail
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Genoa: Meet at the Eagle Ridge Trailhead, which is just beyond the water tank on Timberline Road (off Eagle Ridge Road).
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: We’ll combat this spell of cooler temps with a drop in altitude, so Genoa this week!
And we’ll combat the shorter evenings by starting the rides a little earlier from now on – everyone last week agreed that 5pm was manageable. Especially Jennie Hamiter who said “you can start them at mid-day”. Perhaps related to retiring last Friday?
So, aiming to ride at 5:00pm
Compared to the rides we've been doing on the Tahoe rim over summer, this one is technically easy.
We’ll visit the oldest saloon in Nevada afterwards. Its OK to bring your own nibbles/chips etc, as long as you buy a drink.
Ride Date: 09/28/2019
Ride Title: King of the King - Individual Time Trial
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury, Carson Valley Side. First rider is off at 9:00 am sharp.
Ride Leader: Allen Biaggi (775 781-2112)
Email: jobspk@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 8 miles on
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Who will be the King or Queen of Kingsbury? Can you beat Egan Bernal's record breaking time up the mountain? This is an individual time trial up Kingsbury. Cash awards will be given to the fastest man, fastest woman and fastest under 18 participants. There will be a nominal fee ($5.00) to cover the cost of prizes and to support the club. Best of all there will be refreshments, including home made cookies, on top!
Ride Date: 09/28/2019
Ride Title: King of the King - Individual Time Trail
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury, Carson Valley side.
Ride Leader: Allen Biaggi (775 781-2112)
Email: jobspk@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 8 miles up
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Just a reminder that the King of the King is September 28. This is an individual time trial up Kingsbury. Come out and show off your climbing legs. Cash awards for fastest man, fastest woman and fastest junior. There will be a nominal fee of $5.00 to cover the cost of prizes and support the Club. Refreshments on top for all!
Ride Date: 09/24/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Stagecoach to Mott
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Stagecoach parking lot.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is probably our last venture out this beautiful trail this year, so come along!
We’ll start at the base of the Stagecoach chair and head south on the TRT, going as far as the shrinking days will allow, hopefully Mott or Killebrew.
If you’re not into technical rock step climbs, there’s a great option to miss the grueling stuff near the beginning - follow the Heavenly access road for 1.5 miles (from Stagecoach) then cross 60ft to the TRT. Look out for the distinctive triple-power-pole landmark.
Aim to be ready to ride at 5:30pm
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury between 5 & 5:05pm, for carpooling.
A compulsory safety debrief will be held at the Fox & Hound afterwards (it seems to be open again).
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, with very few repeats.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 09/22/2019
Ride Title: 82nd Birthday Ride
Depart Time: 9:00am
Meeting Place: 2209 White Sands Drive South Lake Tahoe at 9:30 am or
in Meyers, corner of 50 and 89 at 10:00 am or
Blue Lake Road parking lot on the left at 11:30 am or
Top of Blue Lake road at 12:30 pm. Balloons and signs will direct you to the spot by the lake. RSVP if you have lunch with us.
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 70s or 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: It replaces the October 5th ride posted earlier this month.
Lunch will be provided on top. Join us. The weather looks good as of now.
PLEASE RSVP at leon.malmed@gmail.com
or text at 408-205-2800
Ride Date: 09/22/2019
Ride Title: CVARS Preview: The Slinkard
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Topaz Park Rd.
Ride Leader: Michael Bayer (877-845-2453)
Email: challenge@altaalpina.org
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 77 / 43
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: We're previewing three of the courses in our new mixed terrain event, the Carson Valley Adventure Ride Series on three consecutive days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Whether you’re new to mixed terrain or one of the club’s most experienced riders, we need as large and diverse a group as possible--we'll regroup frequently. You’ll need a cross/gravel bike, mountain bike, or road bike with at least 35mm tires. Please contact challenge@altaalpina.org for details.
Ride Date: 09/21/2019
Ride Title: Genoa to 88 with a Diamond Valley option.
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: City Park on Nixon in Genoa. Go towards the mountains at the four way stop and it is on your left.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Foothill to 88 and back. Those who want to ride farther can do Diamond Valley.
Ride Date: 09/21/2019
Ride Title: CVARS Preview: The Tahoe Ridge
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street
Ride Leader: Michael Bayer (877-845-2453)
Email: challenge@altaalpina.org
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 51
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: We're previewing three of the courses in our new mixed terrain event, the Carson Valley Adventure Ride Series on three consecutive days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Whether you’re new to mixed terrain or one of the club’s most experienced riders, we need as large and diverse a group as possible--we'll regroup frequently. You’ll need a cross/gravel bike, mountain bike, or road bike with at least 35mm tires. We'll set the schedule based on who's riding each day. Please contact challenge@altaalpina.org for details.
Ride Date: 09/20/2019
Ride Title: CVARS Preview: The Leviathan
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: The Tree on Pinenut Rd #2
Ride Leader: Michael Bayer (877-845-2453)
Email: challenge@altaalpina.org
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 65
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: We're previewing three of the courses in our new mixed terrain event, the Carson Valley Adventure Ride Series on three consecutive days: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Whether you’re new to mixed terrain or one of the club’s most experienced riders, we need as large and diverse a group as possible--we'll regroup frequently. You’ll need a cross/gravel bike, mountain bike, or road bike with at least 35mm tires. Please contact challenge@altaalpina.org for details.
Ride Date: 09/19/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury parking and Foot Hill
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (530-541-4909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Cell: 408-205-2800
Ride Date: 09/17/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Buchanans to Daggett
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Park on Buchanan Rd (off Kingsbury Grade, Tahoe side, about ½ way down). There’s a little parking area about 200 yds along Buchanan, on the left.
Aiming to ride at 5:30 pm.
For those in the valley, carpool from the base of Kingsbury at 5:05pm.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: So, there are just 7 Tuesday evening rides to go, before daylight savings ends on Nov 3rd. Tentative planning is for two of those to be around Kingsbury, then the following five to be in Carson Valley. If you have any special requests or favorites that you missed, then let me know now! And do get out and enjoy these last few rides, it’ll be a long time until they start up again in spring…
This week should be excellent riding with a little moisture laid down on Monday afternoon.
We’ll head up the TRT towards the north, turn right on “TRT Connector – Kingsbury North” (see Trailforks) to take us via the north Benjamin trailhead, then continue up “Daggett Loop” to its high point. Great views, great trails.
Return the same excellent route (but with plenty of short-cut options if needed).
Refuel at Mott Canyon Tavern afterwards.
Nigel
775-292-9201
Ride Date: 09/15/2019
Ride Title: Edible Pedal Volunteer
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Bowers Mansion
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (9495106450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
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Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: I need help for the Alta Alpina booth at the Edible Pedal. We've been invited to attend and show off our stuff. All you need to do is help me represent the club to the riders after they finish. Not that hard. call me for more details. 949.510.6450.
Ride Date: 09/14/2019
Ride Title: Andy’s Ride
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Ride Leader: ()
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
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Description: Cycling friends!! The Suicide Prevention Network is hosting an incredible ride to promote healthy mind, body and soul. Let’s ban together to enjoy this ride for an incredible cause.
Ride Date: 09/14/2019
Ride Title: Andy's Ride
Depart Time:
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Ride Leader: ()
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
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Description: This is a fund raising ride in Carson Valley promoted by the local Suicide Prevention Network.
We would like to invite you to come support a local organization aimed at reducing suicides and supporting survivors and family. We all likely have been impacted by the issue so please come out and enjoy a ride with us.
Ride Date: 09/10/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Van Sickle
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Van Sickle trailhead (about a ½ mile uphill from the Gondola in South Lake Tahoe).
Those in the valley, meet at the base of Kingsbury at 4:50 – 4:55pm to carpool.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: At last, the temps have cooled enough so we can tackle the sickle on the cycle.
We’ll find somewhere nearby for a feed afterwards, maybe Blue Dog Pizza.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, with very few repeats.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 09/07/2019
Ride Title: Walker to Sonora Pass
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Walker Community Park, Walker, CA. See map of ride at <https://goo.gl/maps/mNvwCGPgJJaFgqX86>
CARPOOL: Meet at Lampe Park in Gardnerville at 7:55 to carpool for the 40 minute drive to Walker.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 58
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: [UPDATE was just to add carpool info] From the town of Walker we’ll ride up the Walker River canyon to Hiway 108, then climb the east side of Sonora Pass, for 4900 feet of climbing. The climb is very scenic and very steep - bring a bike with low gears and good brakes. This is an AACC Weekend Ride, so snacks and drinks afterwards.
Ride Date: 09/04/2019
Ride Title: Meeks Bay
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: 2209 White Sands Drive, in the Tahoes Keys
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Cell Phone:
408-205-2800
Ride Date: 09/03/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Kingsbury to the Bench
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: Kingsbury North Tahoe Rim Trail Trailhead, at the end of North Benjamin + Andria Dr. For those in Carson Valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury just before 5:00pm to carpool. Be warned there may be traffic delays due to construction on Kingsbury.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a very technical trail with a lot of rock steps. Advanced riders love it, beginners tend to hate it. If you’re in the latter category, think of this more as a technical practice session than a normal ride. Forget about the Bench as a goal, instead set your sights on practicing some of the rock steps that you can nearly get, until you master them. Great fun!
Personally, I’ll have to really keep moving to get to the Bench and back before dark. If you think you need more time and you care about getting to the Bench, consider starting early or bring a good light. The other variable is the construction on Kingsbury - some may get a later start than others depending on how that goes.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted sometime the week prior.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, please install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 09/01/2019
Ride Title: Mixed Terrain
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Stodick Park, Toler Ave, Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: This ride has been moved to September 1st, Sunday. Let's tackle some rough pave and dirt in Gardnerville and Pine Nuts area and for more head east from East Valley Rd. Multiple bailouts, expect sand, potholes, rocks, dirt and hopefully some mud/water. Cross/gravel bike, MTB or road bike with 28s recommended. Mileage depends on company and extent of joints being battered.
Ride Date: 08/31/2019
Ride Title: Time-Is-Right Special Time Trial
Depart Time: 9:15
Meeting Place: The start/finish is the very large pull-out on the north side of Eastlake Blvd 1.1 miles east of US395. http://altaalpina.org/clubracesroad/RaceVenues.html#WashoeValley
Ride Leader: Michael Bayer (877-845-2453)
Email: challenge@altaalpina.org
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20.3
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Prizes sponsored by Robert Braun. Racers are ranked based on the difference between their actual time and their estimated time. This special format levels the playing field among riders of all ages and abilities.
The route is a 20.3 mile clockwise loop of Washoe Valley. Head west on Eastlake, turns right on US395 going north, passes Bowers Mansion, crosses over I=580, passes the Chocolate Factory, turns right on Eastlake Blvd going south for the final 9.2 miles to the finish. See website for all the details: http://altaalpina.org/clubracesroad/TimeIsRight.html
Ride Date: 08/28/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury and Foot Hill parking lot
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description:
Ride Date: 08/27/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: from Big Meadow, head north on TRT
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Park in the Big Meadow Trailhead (west of Luther pass), aiming to ride at 5:45pm
Those in Carson Valley, meet at Hwy88/Kimmerling at 5:10 – 5:15pm to carpool.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We’ll do another great ride based at the Big Meadow Trailhead this week. This time we’ll head north on the TRT, climbing towards the start of the Toads trail. No we won’t descend Toads, instead we’ll return on this same trail, it’s a great descent, seldom ridden.
A word of warning: the climb on the way out does have several very challenging rock steps. Don’t let that put you off, just come mentally prepared for a little hike-a-bike, and some retries on any sections which you nearly clear.
Bring snacks & drinks for a tailgate post-ride debrief. I’ll bring the grill too, so if you anticipate hunger, bring something to throw on the grill.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, with very few repeats.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 08/24/2019
Ride Title: Lake Davis/Gold Lake weekend
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: Lake Davis or Graeagle depending on how far you want to ride. More info will follow as date gets closer. Just putting this out so you can get it on your calendar.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Saturday we will ride the Gold Lakes loop. 75-80ish from Lake Davis 60ish from Graeagle. We go out on Friday and camp Friday and Saturday nights, if you want to camp. Or just come for the day. Sunday will do a mountain bike ride. Watch here, facebook and the newsletter for more details. ps Lake Davis is warm enough to swim in.\r\n
Ride Date: 08/23/2019
Ride Title: Lake Davis campsites
Depart Time: Na
Meeting Place: We are in Grizzly campground. Sites 18 and 19
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: Davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
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Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description:
Ride Date: 08/20/2019
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Blue Lakes Road. 1st parking area on the left, a few 100 yards after turning onto Blue Lakes Road.
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 22
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Light refreshments on top
My cell # 408-205-2800
Ride Date: 08/20/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Spooner to Bench
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Aiming to ride at 5:45 pm from the Spooner Summit South Trailhead for the TRT.
For those in the Carson Valley, meet at the bottom of Hwy 50 between 5:20 & 5:25pm for carpooling
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Tomorrow’s ride is to climb the Tahoe Rim Trail from Spooner Summit to the Bench. This allows us to start with some altitude, to get up out of these warm temps.
At the Bench you’ll have a great panorama of the entire Lake. The ride is 5.5 miles each way, 1800 feet of climbing (out only), and the trail is a lot less technical than most around Tahoe.
If you get to the Bench and still have time and energy to burn, feel free to head further along the TRT.
Bring drinks & snacks for a compulsory tailgate debrief.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, with very few repeats.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 08/18/2019
Ride Title: Schatts to Pleasant Valley
Depart Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: Schatts Bakery (Stewart St. in Carson City - Park to the north)
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: A late summer edition of my loop ride that Heads up King St. Longview-V&T Trail to Coombs Canyon, Through Lakeview, East Lake, down a-395 north with a loop around Andrews lane, Rhodes Rd then back up Washoe Hill, Franktown, then up Hobart-Numaga-Pass, down Coombs Canyon and back to Schatts. Snacks and Drinks afterwards.
Ride Date: 08/17/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury and Foot Hill parking lot
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description:
Ride Date: 08/13/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Big Meadow to Meiss Meadow
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Park in the Big Meadow Trailhead (west of Luther pass), aiming to ride at 5:45pm
Those in Carson Valley, meet at Hwy88/Kimmerling at 5:10 – 5:15pm to carpool.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is generally more flowy & less technical than most - that is once you’re past the steep rocky climb right at the beginning…
We’ll head south on the TRT, cross Big Meadow itself, past Round Lake, and hopefully make it to Meiss Meadow.
Hopefully a few wild flowers will still be there for us. Either way, there’ll be great views over meadows & the back of Stevens & Red Lake Peaks.
Bring snacks & drinks for a tailgate post-ride debrief. I’ll bring the grill too, so feel free to bring something to throw on it.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, with very few repeats.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 08/12/2019
Ride Title: Ebbetts Pass
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Markleeville Court House
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description:
Ride Date: 08/10/2019
Ride Title: Boca to Cisco Grove
Depart Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: Meet at the dirt parking area just north of the train tracks on Stampede Meadows Rd. Use exit 194 Hirschdale rd. from I-80. There is no parking at the Boca damm road turn-out where the race usually gathers as its under construction.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/39.3855605,-120.093181//@39.38595,-120.0936435,18.75z/data=!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72/52/41
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This classic ride will travel out and back to Cisco Grove, using Glenshire Dr., the Truckee Bike Path, Donner Pass Rd. to the State Park, South Shore Dr., up Donner Pass, then left at Soda Springs for a loop of Serene Lakes and down old 40 to Cisco Grove. The ride returns direct down Donner Pass Rd. to the bike Path and home (72 miles r/t). Those who want a shorter or medium ride can return after Donner Pass (41 mile r/t), or Serene Lakes (52 mile r/t). A nice scenic route with limited exposure to traffic in the heart of the summer season.
This ride will have a ride lead and I will provide full SAG, so feel free to bring along any extra food, drinks, or clothing for access along the route. There are water & comfort stops at Donner State Park, Serene lakes, and Cisco Camp Ground. As a club ride there will be snacks and drinks at the end.
Ride Date: 08/10/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 8:00am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury and Foothill parking lot
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Mobile 408-205-2800
Ride Date: 08/07/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 8:00am
Meeting Place: Parking lot at the bottom of Kingsbury Grade and Foot Hill
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description:
Ride Date: 08/07/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 8:00am
Meeting Place: Parking lot bottom of Kingsbury Garde and Foot Hill
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Cell #: 408-205-2800
Ride Date: 08/06/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Pony to Mott
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the small parking area 2 hundred yards along Buchanan Road (off Kingsbury Grade). Aiming to ride at 5:30pm.
Carpooling from the base of Kingsbury between 5:00 & 5:05pm.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description:
We'll head south on the TRT, climbing passed 7777 corner, crossing Stagecoach, aiming for Mott & maybe Killebrew. The technical rock steps above Stagecoach can be bypassed on a 4WD road. Rejoin TRT at the tripple lamposts.
Post-ride nourishment at Mott Canyon Tavern (Fox & Hound is still closed)
BACKGROUND
INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride a different trail each week.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 08/04/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 8am
Meeting Place: Kingsbury and Foot Hill parking
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 31
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Forecast: Partly Cloudy, 83F
Ride Date: 08/03/2019
Ride Title: Mormon Emigrant Loop
Depart Time: 9:45
Meeting Place: Carpool from Old Meyers Grade in South Lake, or the south end of Douglas High parking lot in Minden, at 8am. Then Burnside Lake parking lot in Hope Valley at 8:30. Ride Start Location: The Mormon Emigrant rest area (west of Mormon Emigrant Trail) near the intersection with CA88. This is a map to the start from Minden: < https://goo.gl/maps/QEm4ugjkYzS2>.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: UPDATE: Tony Parenti has graciously volunteered to drive sag for this ride! He'll have snacks, drinks and water in his car and meet us at a few different points along the route. Ride Description: This is a scenic loop with about 8000 ft of climbing, mainly through remote, narrow, shady, and poorly marked forest service roads. Carry plenty of food and water and bring a bike that’s in good working order, as there are no services along the way. The first half is a rolling descent, the 2nd half is a rolling climb, so pace yourself accordingly. There’s one section of dirt road/broken pavement for a couple miles, so I'd recommend 25 or 28 mm tires. The roads really are not marked, so it’s important on this ride that we regroup and wait for everyone fairly regularly. This is a club weekend ride, so there will be refreshments and ice cold drinks afterwards. Here's my Strava post for the ride: <https://www.strava.com/activities/1107933694>
Ride Date: 07/30/2019
Ride Title: Tuesday Evening MTB: Marlette & Flume
Depart Time: 5:30
Meeting Place: Meet in the official Spooner Lake State Park, ready to ride at 5:30pm. Its $10 for the park entry fee, or allow time to park outside and ride in (but there have been car breakins outside). For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Hwy 50 in Carson between 5:05 & 5:10, for carpooling.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: A ride so nice we’re doing it twice. The ride is up to Marlette Lake, then there are two options:
- A-team: Out & back along the Flume. Awesome views!
- B-team: Rim Trail/Flume Trail Loop. Continue climbing Marlette Lake Rd/North Canyon Rd to meet the Rim Trail with some technical riding to Tunnel Creek, return via Marlette Flume. This is a long loop, 24 miles, so bring a headlight just in case. I’ll be doing the long loop, and to finish before dark I'll be rolling by 5:30 and keeping a steady pace. Consider starting earlier if you want more time. And if you don’t know the route, please use Trailforks so you can find your way around.
BACKGROUND INFO: This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer. We'll ride different trails each week [except this week], gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears. Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome. The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone. Come along!
Ride Date: 07/27/2019
Ride Title: Wild Sierra Staff Ride
Depart Time: Varies
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Michael Bayer (775-782-4848)
Email: challenge@AltaAlpina.org
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: Varies
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Hard
Description: If you volunteered for the Wild Sierra, you're invited to ride the Wild Sierra Staff Ride: your choice of any or all of our 8 mountain passes with rest stop support in key locations. Keep an eye on your Inbox and the AACC newsletter for more information.
If you missed the opportunity to volunteer for the Wild Sierra, we're still looking for volunteers to staff rest stops or the TRP dinner for the staff ride, so please contact Michael at the email address above.
Ride Date: 07/27/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Loop
Depart Time: 8:00am
Meeting Place: Starts at the Bottom of Kingsbury Grade and Foothill commuter parking
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 32
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description:
Ride Date: 07/27/2019
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew Ride
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride:
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Description: This is a group ride from Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew every Saturday morning. Meet at 7:00AM. Rolling at 7:30AM. Mileage varies and riders can choose to adjust mileage during the ride to meet his/her needs.
Ride Date: 07/27/2019
Ride Title: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew Weekly Ride
Depart Time: 7:30AM
Meeting Place: Big Daddy’s Bike and Brew
Gardnerville, NV
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Meet at Big Daddy’s Saturday Ride. This ride has a steady pace with moderate climbing. Should be comfortable riding in a pace line. Ride leaves promptly at 7:30AM.
Ride Date: 07/23/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Marlette & Flume
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Meet in the official Spooner Lake State Park, ready to ride at 5:30pm.
Its $10 for the park entry fee, or allow time to park outside and ride in (but there have been car breakins outside).
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Hwy 50 in Carson between 5:05 & 5:10, for carpooling.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We’ll ride up to the beautiful Marlette lake, then there are two options:
- A-team: Out & back along the Flume. Awesome views!
- B-team: Continue climbing Marlette Lake Rd/North Canyon Rd to meet the TRT, ride the great descent to Tunnel Creek, return via Marlette Flume. This is a long loop, so bring a headlight just in case...
Following the success of the tailgate Grill a couple of weeks ago, we’ll do the same here. So bring something to throw on it, or eat with it, or wash it down. I’ll ensure both teams have access to the grill, so it can be set up & firing asap.
p.s. we got 10 riders to the Bench last week, a great technical workout, this week is much easier
Nigel.
775-292-9201
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 07/22/2019
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: parking lot on the right where the bathroom is
Ride Leader: Leon mALMED (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 22
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Any pace is good
Ride Date: 07/20/2019
Ride Title: Highway Cleanup, then tackle a pass
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park (just north of Markleeville on 89)
Ride Leader: Thomas Walker (210-392-2175)
Email: trun@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: This is our second of two, or possibly three, highway cleanups. It's an easy way to help the club, the environment, and your community! We’ll meet at Turtle Rock Park at 0800 and spend an hour cleaning the highway roadside of litter. 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!
Ride Date: 07/17/2019
Ride Title: Back side of Lutther Clean up
Depart Time: 5:30
Meeting Place: Top of the old road- top of Luther.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Bring blowers, push brooms, and gloves. Will do a fairly quick clean up of the road. Be there at 5:30. Those of you that have been asking me and Mike when we are going to clean up, better show up to help.
Ride Date: 07/16/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: The Bench
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the “Tahoe Rim Trailhead: Kingsbury North”, off North Benjamin Dr.
(For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury by 5:00pm to carpool)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a very technical trail with a lot of rock steps. Advanced riders love it, beginners tend to hate it. If you’re in the latter category, think of this more as a technical practice session than a normal ride. Forget about the Bench as a goal, instead set your sights on practicing some of the rock steps that you can nearly get, until you master them. Great fun!
Safety beers will be available afterwards at the Fox & Hound, before the perilous drive home.
p.s. prior plans of heading to Marlette, TRT, flume have been delayed a week or two due to reports of excessive snow. Still!
p.p.s. Great Ride & Grill at Scotts Lake last week, attached.
Nigel
775-292-9201
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 07/13/2019
Ride Title: Flume Trail MTB
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Spooner Lake State Park - Take Hwy 28 North from Hwy 50 less than a mile and turn right into the State Park. Pay parking fee or $2 bike-in fee, and continue to bear left to go into the lower parking lot. We will meet ready to roll at 9:00am near the split to the left in the parking lot.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: Jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 22
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Come for the views, stay because mountain biking is so much fun. Incredible views of Tahoe guaranteed, from 1000 feet above. To get to the Flume, there's about 1000 feet of climbing on dirt road. The Flume Trail itself is pretty easy, as long as you don't mind steep drop-offs to one side. You can choose to just do an out-n-back on the Flume, but the whole ride will also make a big loop around Marlette Lake - which trails we ride will depend on the the preference of the group, and there will be singletrack. This is an AACC weekend ride so we have drinks and snacks at the end.
Ride Date: 07/13/2019
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Show & Go
Depart Time: 0730
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike and Brew
1546 Hwy 395
Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 30
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: This ride is being posted for Keith at Big Daddy's. It is a weekly ride, "decide and ride" for those who show up. Mileage and pace will vary depending on company.
Ride Date: 07/13/2019
Ride Title: Safety Inspection
Depart Time: 7:15
Meeting Place: Carson City Aquatic Center (Mills Park). 841 N Roop Carson City 89701.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949 510 6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: The Carson City Tigersharks swim team is putting on a bike race for kids at Mills Park. I've been asked to be the safety inspector. STOP LAUGHING! I would like some help. We will be putting air in tires, checking breaks and helmets, and other basic stuff. Anybody That can help is welcome. Expert advice, even if you can't be present, is also greatly appreciated. Registration starts at 7:15 so that's when I'll be there. Contact me beforehand so we can make plans.
Ride Date: 07/09/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Scotts Lake Loop & BBQ
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Park at the Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, 3 miles west of Luther Pass.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Barbecue this week! I’ll bring a gas grill, please bring something to share: to grill, or a salad, or bread, or drink etc…\r\n\r\nTo work up an appetite, lets bike the Scott\'s Lake Loop, around Luther Pass. Optional extra out to Round Lake.\r\nPark at the Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, aiming to ride at 5:45pm.\r\nThose in Carson Valley, meet at the Kimmerling pullout on Hwy 88, between 5:05 & 5:10 to carpool.\r\n\r\nAs the ride name suggests, this one is not out-and-return. I’ll stay back to make sure everyone finds their way around.\r\nTechnical level is medium, there are some challenging rocky sections, but the rest of it is very ride-able.\r\n\r\nBACKGROUND INFO: \r\nThis is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.\r\nWe\'ll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.\r\nMost rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.\r\nThe destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.\r\nIf you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.\r\nCome along!\r\n
Ride Date: 07/08/2019
Ride Title: Round trip to Meeks Bay from South Lake Tahoe
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: South Lake Tahoe at the Y, north corner of 50 and 89 in front of Blue Zone Sports
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: 35 miles, Ascent: 2,500ft, about a 3hrs round trip with a 10-15mn stop at beautiful Meeks Bay
Ride Date: 07/06/2019
Ride Title: Bowers Mansion to Hidden Valley
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Bowers Mansion Regional Park 4005 Bowers Mansion Rd, New Washoe City, NV 89704 off of Alternate Hwy 395 Davis Creek exit of i-580.
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: An easier ride for those in town over the 4th weekend, (there was interest to ride the new Veteran's Parkway bike path). Out and back with a lap around Hidden Valley. A no-drop weekend club ride so snacks afterwards. Maybe my last flatter ride as we switch into the alpine passes in the second half of the season.
Ride Date: 07/05/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 9:00am
Meeting Place: Parking bottom of Kingsbury and Foot Hill
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Moderate.
Mostly Sunny
77F
Cell #: 408-205-2800
Ride Date: 07/03/2019
Ride Title: Wednesday Casual from Genoa
Depart Time: 4:55
Meeting Place: Meet at Mormon Station Park in Genoa. Starting at the main intersection in town at Genoa Lane and Foothill.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (2064599075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Riding south on Foothill until 7:15. Then return along the same route. Group will stick together, so pace is whatever you want it to be.
Ride Date: 07/02/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Stagecoach to Mott, Killebrew, Monument & Star
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: base of the Stagecoach chair (Heavenly Nevada-side ski area)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Star Lake is open for business! A friend biked there last the weekend, one who doesn’t like getting his delicate feet cold nor damp, so won’t tolerate more than a few steps in snow. So it’s good to go.
And we’ve passed the longest day already (!?!). So better get on with this longest ride asap.
Start at the base of the Stagecoach chair and head south on the TRT, setting your sights on any or all of these worthy targets:
Mott Canyon (including the nice new diversion track),
Killebrew Canyon (with awesome views over the valley),
Monument Saddle (how was that hike-a-bike?),
and… Star Lake!
If you’re not into technical rock steps, there’s a great option to miss the grueling stuff near the beginning - follow the Heavenly access road for 1.5 miles (from Stagecoach) then cross 60ft to the TRT. See map and the distinctive triple-power-pole landmark below.
Aim to be ready to ride at 5:30pm
If you’re determined to get all the way but aren’t sure you have the pace (and can get out of your work early) feel free to get an early start.
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury between 5 & 5:05pm, for carpooling.
A compulsory safety debrief will be held at the Fox & Hound afterwards.
Ride Date: 06/25/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Upper Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Golf Club Dr exit from Hwy 50, half-way between Carson City and Spooner Summit. As soon as you exit the Highway, the trailhead is right there on the west side of Golf Club Dr.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Let’s hit a less technical trail this week – upper Clear Ck, aiming to reach Spooner Summit.
Meet at the Golf Club Dr exit from Hwy 50, half-way between Carson City and Spooner Summit. As soon as you exit the Highway, the trailhead is right there on the west side of Golf Club Dr.
Aiming to RIDE at 5:45pm
For those coming from Minden/Gardnerville, meet in the Ironwood parking area between 5:10 & 5:15pm for carpooling.
Post ride refreshments at Qdoba, in the Topsy lane shopping area at the bottom of Hwy 50.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 06/22/2019
Ride Title: Highway CleanUp, then Monitor or Ebbetts
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park on Hwy 89
Ride Leader: Thomas Walker (210-392-2175)
Email: Trun@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Here’s an easy way to help the club, the environment, and your community! We’ll meet at Turtle Rock Park at 0800 and spend an hour cleaning the highway roadside of litter. 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!
Ride Date: 06/19/2019
Ride Title: Ebbetts Pass
Depart Time: 9:00am
Meeting Place: Markleeville Court House
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (408-205-2800)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: From the Markleeville Court House to the top of Ebbetts and back.
Ride Date: 06/18/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Cold Ck & Monument
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Trailhead at the end of High Meadow Trail (off Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Trailforks shows that not only is Cold Creek completely clear of snow up to High Meadow, but the Monument Pass trail is too. Let’s go for it!
Also, we are now less than 1 week from the longest day!?! How did that sneak up so quickly?
Aim to be at the end of High Meadow Trail (off Pioneer Trail, South Lake Tahoe), ready to ride at 5:45pm
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury by 5:05pm to ride-share.
This is an out-and-return ride, so all welcome, go at your own pace. But all should ride together at least until the bridge, it’s possible to take a wrong turn. Straight forward after that. The grade is generally good, but there are a couple of steep rocky sections that everyone will be walking on.
Weather – looking good! Bring some chips’n’dips or similar to share at the trailhead afterwards.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 06/15/2019
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Luther
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 62
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride up Kingsbury to Lake Tahoe, to Pioneer Trail to old South Upper Truckee Road, and over Luther Pass, down Woodfords Canyon and back along Foothill to the start, for about 4800 feet of climbing. Or just join us for the Kingsbury portion if you want. This is a club weekend ride, so we'll have drinks and snacks afterwards.
Ride Date: 06/11/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Kings Daggett
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Park on Buchanan Rd (off Kingsbury Grade, Tahoe side, about ½ way down). There’s a little parking area about 200 yrds along Buchanan, on the left.
Aiming to ride at 5:30 pm.
For those in the valley, carpool from the base of Kingsbury at 5:05pm.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We’ll head up the TRT towards the north, turn right on “TRT Connector – Kingsbury North” (see Trailforks) to take us via the north Benjamin trailhead, then continue up “Daggett Loop” to its high point. Great views, great trails, and personal assurances of snow-free conditions. Isn’t that right Bruce?
Return the same excellent route (but with plenty of short-cut options if needed).
Isn’t it time we made our inaugural visit to the Fox & Hound?
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer.
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome!
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 06/08/2019
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9:30, 10:30, 12
Meeting Place: 70 mile,my house 2963 Oakland Avenue ready to leave at 9:30. 10:30 50 mile bottom of Old Myers Grade and South Upper Truckee. 24 mile 12:00 to 12:30 at first turn out on left on Blue Lakes Rd. Will get there when we get there.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0,50, 24
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: 70 through town, then bike lanes to South Upper Truckee. Then the only way possible to Blue Lakes. Will try to come back via the old road at the Fish platforms. Will return via Pioneer Trail/Al Tahoe. 50 mile blows off the through town beginning and Pioneer Trail. Will have the left overs from the Spring Century to BBQ(burgers and hot dogs). If you want beer or wine you need to supply it.
Ride Date: 06/08/2019
Ride Title: Blue Lakes stays on Saturday
Depart Time: na
Meeting Place: The vote was to keep Blue Lakes on Saturday. See the main ride post for details.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description:
Ride Date: 06/05/2019
Ride Title: Blue Lakes Saturday or Sunday?
Depart Time: na
Meeting Place: Dry cold front the end of the week. Saturday will be chilly. Sunday ten degrees warmer. I am thinking of moving the ride to Sunday. Email or text me your opinion. Will make decision Wednesday night. Then if necessary post change to Sunday or leave the ride as is.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Hey all: Saturday the weather in Tahoe is forecast for around sixty. Sunday is forecast for 70. Most of the ride is at elevations much higher than the Lake, so colder. Please let me know if you would prefer to keep the ride and bbq on Saturday or move it to Sunday. I think Sunday would be better, but want input. Text me at 530-318-7878 or email me at davescar30@gmail.com your opinion. I will make a decision tomorrow based on your input.
Ride Date: 06/04/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Tahoe Angora
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Sawmill Pond parking area (just outside the gates), at the corner of Lake Tahoe Blvd & Sawmill Rd.
To carpool from the valley, meet at the parking area on Hwy 88, just south of Kimmerling Way, at 5pm.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775 292 9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: No snow mounds this week! Tahoe Mtn & Angora Ridge are completely clear.
Let’s head to AleWorX at the “Y” afterwards for a feed.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer!
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 06/01/2019
Ride Title: Around the Lake
Depart Time: 9:00am
Meeting Place: The Y in South Lake Tahoe in front of Blue Zone
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: For those who are not doing the "America Most Beautiful bike ride," the next day or you are training for the next day.
We will stop for lunch somewhere on the North Shore.
No water is provided.
We will regroup after each climb.
My cell #: 408-205-2800
Ride Date: 05/28/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Kingsbury Stinger
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Main trailhead, on Terrace View St. From Kingsbury Grade, follow Terrace View Drive then around a couple more corners... Trailforks will show you!
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: A local assures me there's plenty of Stinger ridable at the moment, and this is a great time for it with dirt damped down.
Aim to be riding at 5:30pm
This is an out an out & return ride, climbing until we reach snow or run out of puff.
Refuel at Fox & Hound afterwards.
Ride Date: 05/27/2019
Ride Title: Parking Reminder
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: Remember do not park on Georgia Lane!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: We will park as many as possible on Tina's property. Everyone Else needs to park on Centerville!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ride Date: 05/27/2019
Ride Title: Spring Metric Century
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: 1008 Georgia. The corner of Georgia and Centerville.
Note: Time as been moved back to nine
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: At this point Monitor is open. If it closess the route will be up to the top of Luther and then to the road closure on Ebbetts with rest stops at the top of Luther and Wolf Creek. Please rsvp if you can make it Monday with burger choice: beef, veggie, turkey. If I can find a volunteer there will also be a rest stop in Woodfords.
Ride Date: 05/27/2019
Ride Title: Spring Century - West side of Monitor
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: 1008 Georgia. Corner of Centerville and Georgia. Change is to correct mileage, sticky 6key which I did not notice.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 68
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Moved to MAONDAY AND AN HOUR LATER Out and back to the top of Monitor by going through Markleeville. RSVP to springcentury@altaalpina.org. Tell me your route selection and bbq choice- beef, veggie, or turkey. For more info check out the May newsletter.
Ride Date: 05/27/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Loop Spring Ride
Depart Time: 11:30
Meeting Place: 1008 Georgia. Corner of Georgia and Centerville.
The change is the email address should be .org
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Head out to Diamond Valley, go up the hill and around Diamond Valley and then Carson River Rd. Back track from there to the start/finish. rsvp with burger choice(beef, veggie, or turkey) and your route selection to springcentury@altaalpina.org. See the May newsletter for maps and route details.
Ride Date: 05/23/2019
Ride Title: Spring Ride
Depart Time: 2;00
Meeting Place: NA
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Watch for an email and other alerts in regards to the Spring ride. The weather does not look good for Sunday so we are discussing moving it to Monday. Updates will be coming out as we watch the weather and decisions are made.
Ride Date: 05/22/2019
Ride Title: Alpine County Kids' Bike-a-Thon Bike Fix Day
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: It’s time for the annual Alpine County Kids’ Bike-a-Thon, and every year club volunteers and other community members get together beforehand to fix up the kids’ bikes - and the bikes really need it! If you like doing this kind of thing, or you just want to contribute to a good cause, please join us:
- Hung-A-Lel Ti Firehouse off of Diamond Valley Road
- Volunteers needed 2-4pm
Please bring:
- a bike work stand (if you have one),
- tools for fixing bikes (kids bikes),
- floor pump or air compressor.
For more information, contact Amy Broadhurst at 694- 1320 or abroadhurst@alpinecountyca.gov
Ride Date: 05/20/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Genoa, Sierra Canyon Trail
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at Genoa, on Centennial Dr for the Sierra Canyon Trailhead, aiming to ride at 5:30pm
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Yes the forecast is cold & maybe a little damp, but 3 other kiwis have come all the way from NZ for this. So you're not going to have them think the locals are soft are you?
Meet at Genoa, on Centennial Dr for the Sierra Canyon Trailhead, aiming to ride at 5:30pm.
Genoa bar afterwards, of course!
Ride Date: 05/18/2019
Ride Title: South Reno to Verdi and Back
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: 15650 Wedge Parkway South Valley Regional Park (park near the covered seating between the soccer pitches)
Approximately 1 mile North of SR 431 just west of exit i-580 exit at SR 431 Mt. Rose Highway
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65.9
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This tour starts in South Reno winding back North to midtown, river corridor, out to Verdi, up through Caughlan Ranch, Lakeside-Drydon, into ArrowCreek, and back down to the park. Moderate climbs with some steep cotes (Turning Leaf Switchbacks and Petite Cauburg). Stops at Orange Pedal Bike and Safeway at top of Caughlan Ranch. This is a fun course over mostly car friendly roads. Club weekend ride so snacks at the park afterwards. We got lucky with rain on last months ride, so unless its pouring we'll start as scheduled with options to cut it short if the weather gets bad. Please email me for the tcx file to load to your device for course guide.
Ride Date: 05/12/2019
Ride Title: Reno Cyclofemme
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Reno Patagonia store - 130 S Center St Reno, NV 89501.
I'm going so car pooling with me might be a good idea. Depart from Carson City area about 7:30.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (9495106450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: variable
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is a Mother's Day ride put on by the Reno Bike Project. See this link...
https://www.facebook.com/events/335982553693189/
P.S. I am hosting a table at the social event afterwords to promote our club and I'd love some help. As this is mostly a femme event, a female is preferable, but not required. Call me if you want to help out.
-Tod 949.510.6450
Ride Date: 05/11/2019
Ride Title: Diamond Valley From Markleville
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Behind the General Store in Markleeville. County office parking area
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will ride up the hill to 88, Carson River Rd. and back Diamond Valley RD and then back to Markleeville. If people want to ride farther we can add an out and back to the road closure on Ebbetts, currently Reymond Meadows Creek, or up Monitor.
Ride Date: 05/08/2019
Ride Title: Group Ride
Depart Time: 445p
Meeting Place: Fairview/Foothill. Meet at 430p, pedal at 445. Diamond Valley loop.
Ride Leader: Deana Davis (7757905030)
Email: deanaisme@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Slowest rider sets the pace.
Ride Date: 05/07/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Ash Canyon
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the end of Foothill Drive, off W Winnie Ln, in Carson City.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ash Canyon this week. Meet at the end of Foothill Drive, off W Winnie Ln, in Carson, aiming to ride at 5:30pm. \r\nThis is an out-and-return up Ash Canyon, & up the great track to the south (towards Kings). All welcome! There should be people of all paces to ride with. \r\nThe forecast hints at a few spots of rain, so bring a light jacket and let’s find a warm brewery in Carson to relax in afterwards. \r\n\r\nBACKGROUND INFO: \r\nThis is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer!\r\nWe\'ll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.\r\nMost rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome!\r\nThe destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.\r\nIf you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.\r\nCome along!\r\n
Ride Date: 05/05/2019
Ride Title: https://www.bikehabitat.com/
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Fuji Park Carson City
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949-510-6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This ride is put on by Dennis of Bike Habitat. I've nothing to do with it, but I did it last year and he did a really great job. Go to this link for more. https://www.bikehabitat.com/merchant/1520/files/bikeHabTourposter12thannual.pdf
Ride Date: 05/04/2019
Ride Title: Carson City-6 Mile Canyon-Virginia City
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Schat's Bakery 1212 S Stewart St. Carson City
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50-60
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's ride up to Virginia City via Six Mile Canyon - bring your low gears! You can bail if you want at Virgina City by heading back to Carson City then, but the official ride will also do the Geiger/Lousetown loop, for a total of 4600 feet of climbing. This is an AACC weekend ride, so there will be snacks and drinks at the end.
Ride Date: 05/04/2019
Ride Title: Decide and Ride
Depart Time: 0830
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike Shop in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Ride is being posted for Keith Hart. Decide and ride based on people showing up for the ride.
Ride Date: 05/01/2019
Ride Title: Group Ride
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: deanaisme@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
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Description: Meet at BlueZone Sports, Carson City next to Trader Joe's at 430p, pedal by 445p.
Wednesday, May 1.
Join us for our Wednesday group road bike ride starting at BlueZone and heading to Genoa and back. This will be an easy pace set by the slowest rider. Be sure to layer your clothes and bring a bike light.
Ride Date: 05/01/2019
Ride Title: Group Ride
Depart Time: 445p
Meeting Place: BlueZone Sports Carson City
Ride Leader: Deana Davis (7757905030)
Email: deanaisme@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at Carson City BlueZone next to Trader Joe's. Pedal to Genoa and back to the store. The pace will be easy as slowest rider sets the pace. Bring your clothing layers and a light.
Ride Date: 04/30/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Genoa Eagle Ridge Trail
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Eagle Ridge Trailhead, which is just beyond the water tank on Timberline Road (off Eagle Ridge Road), near Genoa.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Genoa this week, Eagle Ridge Trail.
Lets visit the oldest saloon in Nevada afterwards, where we can salute the amazing exploits of Snowshoe Thompson. Its OK to take nibbles in, as long as you buy a drink.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer!
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome!
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Please come along!
Ride Date: 04/27/2019
Ride Title: Genoa to 88 and Back
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Meet at the city park in Genoa. At the four way stop head towards the mountains, it is on the left. Please do not park at Mormon Station.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back on Foothill and Fredricksberg to 88. This ride will be at a very mellow pace. So if you have not yet been on a club ride, or just getting into shape, this is a ride for you.
Ride Date: 04/27/2019
Ride Title: Clear Creek - NICA Intro Ride
Depart Time: 10:00 am
Meeting Place: Clear Creek trailhead at Jack's Valley Road (west of Jack's Valley Elementary School)
Ride Leader: Carlo Luri (775-720-0754)
Email: altaalpinanica@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 14 approx
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is an intro ride for middle and high school students and their parents. Anyone interested in joining the cross country mountain bike team should come to check us out. The ride is an out and back so faster riders can ride as far as the snow line and back. Slower riders can turn around when they've had enough. Participants must sign a NICA waiver.
Ride Date: 04/23/2019
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Pinenuts
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the “Single Tree Access” trailhead.
This is 1.2 miles up Pinenut Rd 2 (after the turnoff for the Transfer Station).
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Now is the perfect time of year for a tour of the ‘nuts. Local trail scout Jennie Hamiter has offered to lead us around the maze of trails, and promises not to lose too many in the Sandbox. Whatever that is…
The forecast is for a mild evening, so bring drinks and snacks to enjoy afterwards.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer!
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome!
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 04/20/2019
Ride Title: Washoe Lake Loop
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Schats Bakery Carson City
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride out and over the hill to Washoe Lake. Do a counter clockwise loop with a stop at Bowers Mansion
Ride Date: 04/20/2019
Ride Title: Schat's to Pleasant Valley
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Schat's Bakery - park to the NE part of the lot
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 46
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: A longer counter clock wise loop option to Dave's ride, Schat's to bike path, then up over Coombs Canyon then north on East Lake, down to Pleasant Valley, (Andrew Ln. Rhodes Rd. loop), up Washoe Hill, back along Franktown Rd, and up to Lakeview, Numaga Pass and back down to Schat's Bakery. Club weekend ride so snacks afterwards,
Ride Date: 04/17/2019
Ride Title: Moonlight ski up & down Heavenly
Depart Time: 7 pm
Meeting Place: Stagecoach carpark
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 4
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is probably the last chance for the season with a full moon. And the forecast is currently perfect: mild, clear, calm. It really is a beautiful view from the top of East Peak (above Olympic lift). So break out those back-country skis and headlamp and come along!\r\n\r\np.s. Text me if you\'re coming, so if there are any changes you aren\'t left out alone in the dark on a mountainside (as may or may not have happened last time...)
Ride Date: 04/16/2019
Ride Title: Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek trailhead on Jacks Valley Rd
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Mountain bike up Clear Creek trail until we find snow - should be just after the Knob.
Head to Qdoba afterwards to refuel and celebrate the start of the new season!
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer!
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome!
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted typically just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Come along!
Ride Date: 04/14/2019
Ride Title: Target to South stateline(fredericksburg)
Depart Time: 11:00AM
Meeting Place: Target parking lot on north side.
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 32
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Rollers on Jacks Valley Rd to Foothill to Fredericksburg stateline. Pace may vary depending on riders attending. Refreshments will be available at start/finish.
Ride Date: 04/13/2019
Ride Title: Woodford to bottom of Ebett
Depart Time: 12:30pm
Meeting Place: Woodford
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: leon.malmed@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30s
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Relatively flat with one short hill before Markleeville to the bottom of Ebett.
Turn around and back to Woodford.
Ride Date: 04/07/2019
Ride Title: Woodfords to Ebbetts Road Closure
Depart Time: 12:30
Meeting Place: Meet in Woodfords on Old Pony Express Road - not in front of the Woodfords General Store, but up the hill from it, by the big trees.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be an easy-paced, early season ride, riding out toward Ebbetts Pass. We'll turn around at whatever gate is closed, probably Wolf Creek. It's an out and back, so you can turn around when you want to. We’ll probably climb about 1500 ft.
Ride Date: 03/30/2019
Ride Title: Genoa-Diamond Valley
Depart Time: 11:00am
Meeting Place: Start and finish in Genoa. Park on Nixon St by Genoa Park. Bathrooms available at park.
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Easy paced roller out to Diamond Valley, counter clockwise loop. Drinks, snacks will be provided post ride.
Ride Date: 03/17/2019
Ride Title: Genoa to ?
Depart Time: 1:00
Meeting Place: City park in Genoa. Go towards the mountains at the four way stop and it is on the left. Don't park at the state park.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Foothill to the Cotton Woods and then right to either the state line or if motivated 88, then back.
This is not a club ride, just me posting.
Ride Date: 03/16/2019
Ride Title: Moonlight ski up & down Heavenly
Depart Time: 6:30 pm
Meeting Place: Stagecoach carpark
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Its light so late now, let's delay the meeting time to 6:30pm, so we get to see some moonlight.
Bring skiis with skins to climb up near the Stagecoach & Olympic lifts, ending at the actual top of East Peak. Expect awesome views over Lake Tahoe at night. Then ski back down by moonlight.
We have a group of over 10 already, of mixed abilities, so expect quite a procession of people hiking up.
Bring layered clothing so you don't overheat going up, and don't freeze at the top. Bring flashlight & snacks/drinks.
Ride Date: 01/27/2019
Ride Title: Genoa Cruiser
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: City Park in Genoa. Go towards the mountains at the four way stop and it is on your left.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ?
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Ride out towards Diamond Valley. Go as far as you want. This will be my first ride since having my knee scoped. So it will be a very easy pace. I may not make it very far, but you can choose the distance you want to do
Ride Date: 11/18/2018
Ride Title: Clear Creek
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: The base of Clear Creek, off Jack's Valley Road
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (9495106450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 25
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Up to Spooner and back again.
Ride Date: 11/17/2018
Ride Title: Burr
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Schats Bakery in Carson City
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (9495106450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Six Mile Canyon. C'mon, it's not that cold.
Ride Date: 11/04/2018
Ride Title: Late Fall Carson Valley Club Ride
Depart Time: 1:00 PM
Meeting Place: Nixon Street @ Genoa Town Park
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti (775-857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Good weather in the forecast, maybe Indian Summer.
Ride to Markleeville and back. The route is Foothill, Emigrant, Highway 89, and back via River Rd. With DLS in mind we'll be back by 4:00. Any questionable weather, we will ride east.
Ride Date: 10/30/2018
Ride Title: Final Tue Evng MTB: Pinenuts
Depart Time: 4:30pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Muller Parkway. At the roundabout, go Right onto Pinenut Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the "Single Tree" trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Join us for the final Tuesday Evening Mountain Bike Ride of 2018. Ride some singletrack, climb some hills, ride some more single track, for about 2 hours. Bailout options available. Be ready to roll at 4:30pm.
Ride Date: 10/28/2018
Ride Title: Clear Creek
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: At the trailhead on Jack's Valley road.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (9495106450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Up Clear Creek to Spooner, and back.
Ride Date: 10/27/2018
Ride Title: Ebbetts
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Markleeville behind the market.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (9495106450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Up Ebbetts and maybe the other side.
Ride Date: 10/23/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Ash Canyon
Depart Time: 4:30pm
Meeting Place: Foothill Rd off of Winnie Lane in Carson City
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This week’s Tuesday mountain bike ride is an out-n-back up Ash Canyon, which is mostly pretty nice smooth singletrack with panoramic views of beautiful Carson City. It gets dark around 6:30, so gage your turnaround time accordingly.
Ride Date: 10/21/2018
Ride Title: Six Mile Canyon
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Schat's Bakery in Carson City.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (9495106450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Out 50 to Six Mile, then up, then back by way of the truck route.
Ride Date: 10/16/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Clear Creek Trail
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Trail trailhead on Jack's Valley Road.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This trail is smooth and fun and beginner friendly as it climbs up toward the Sierra. The ride is an out-n-back, so go at your own pace and it will still be pretty sociable. Darkness falls about 6:45 now, so keep an eye on the time and plan your turnaround accordingly.
Let’s be pedaling at 5pm.
Ride Date: 10/14/2018
Ride Title: Iowa Hill Loop
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Carpool from Carson Valley to Park and Ride at Summit Mall South Reno 8:00. Ride depart/finish meet at Raley's parking lot at Forest Hill Rd, and Lincoln Way (Auburn area) at 9:45.
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Hilly Ride with over 7,000 feet of climbing with the Iowa Hill grade (13% over 1.7 miles). Heavy roads with technical braking. Includes miles of quiet fall scenery and low traffic and heat. There are a few spots to pick up water and snacks. If the weather is good we will go east on Forest Hill up to China Wall. The downhill on Forest Hill Rd. is a great reward for hours of climbing. The ride concludes with crossing the Forest Hill Bridge, many hundred feet above the American River and the kicker back to the finish. Post ride meal at Burrito's Jalisco is highly likely!
Ride Date: 10/13/2018
Ride Title: Highway Clean up
Depart Time: 8.00am
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park 8.00am Quick road clean-up
Ride Leader: Francis Dixon (5303181574)
Email: ozatlake@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: TBA
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We are expecting to have a quick road clean-up and then do a ride afterwards. The forecast is for a cold start in Markleevile but warming up and will be mid 60's by mid-day.
For some reason this ride was on the board and the web site but came off the board ( Thanks Dave S. for noticing)
Hope to see many of you there. Please let me know RSVP, so I can plan accordingly for drinks and food.
Email to bikeboygo@yahoo.com or leave a message at 530-318-1574
Ride Date: 10/10/2018
Ride Title: Wed Evng MTB: Upper Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: === UPDATED ===
Half way up Hwy 50 towards Spooner Summit, exit towards the Clear Creek Tahoe Golf Club, but park immediately after exiting and crossing under Hwy 50. A trail starts here, linking to Old Clear Creek Rd.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: about 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Note! This week’s Tuesday Evening Mtn Bike will be held on WEDNESDAY!
(a 60-year anniversary celebration for Bently Nevada will tie up many of us on Tuesday)
Let’s ride the new, upper section of the Clear Creek trail, heading for Spooner Summit. For quicker access to the new trail, we’ll start half way up: head up Hwy 50 towards Spooner summit, but exit about half way for the Clear Creek Tahoe Golf Club. Park immediately after exiting and crossing under Hwy 50. A trail starts here, linking to Old Clear Creek Rd.
Aim to be ready to ride at 5pm Wednesday.
Bring lights if you have them, just in case.
Forecast is cool, so bring long fingered gloves!
Refuel afterwards at Qdoba, off Topsy Lane.
Ride Date: 10/07/2018
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: 8:30/9:15
Meeting Place: Changing to agree with newsletter. Carpool from Lampe Park at 8:30 or meet in Wellington at the Casino at 9:15.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 85ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back over Sweetwater Pass from Wellington to Bridgeport. Rest stop at top of pass. Bring money for food in Bridgeport. Pizza provided by club at the end. You buy your own beverages. Please RSVP to davescar30@gmail.com
Ride Date: 10/07/2018
Ride Title: RSVP Tim Rowe Memorial Ride
Depart Time: 8:30/9:15
Meeting Place: Changed to agree with newsetter. 8:30 at Lampe Park to Carpool or 9:15 at CG Bar in Wellington
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 84
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Please RSVP by Thursday night so we can plan the supplies for the rest stop. 10 day forecast looks good. If you decide at the last minute you are still welcome. We will overstock for the rest stop, just need an idea of how much to get. RSVP to Dave at davescar30@gmail.com or call me at 530-318-7878,
Ride Date: 10/07/2018
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Ride - shorter
Depart Time: 1100
Meeting Place: Meet in Wellington at 1100, or Hamdogs in Gardnerville at 1015 to carpool.
Ride Leader: Thomas Walker (2103922175)
Email: Trun@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 55-60
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: We'll start a little later than the 85 mile group. We'll ride south until we see the early birds returning, we hit the Walker River, or we get to 30 miles, whichever comes first. We have 3 riders for this version so far and would welcome a few more!
Ride Date: 10/02/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Kings Daggett
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Park on Buchanan’s Rd, at the little parking area 100yds along it. (Buchanan's is just below where the TRT crosses Kingsbury Grade).
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: about 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Great news, the cold/wet weather seems to be holding off until Wed/Thur now!
Park on Buchanan’s Rd, near where the TRT crosses Kingsbury Grade. From here we’ll cross back over Kingsbury and ride up the TRT to the north, then turn right onto the Daggett Loop trail (& cross North Benjamin). Aiming for a viewing point above Daggett summit, while avoiding the sand. Return the same way, great descent!
Shelter at Fox & Hound afterwards, and see if Jay can manage 3 Lagunitas “lil sumpin”s again…
Aim to be riding at 5pm.
Carpool from the bottom of Kingsbury at 4:35 – 4:40.
Ride Date: 09/29/2018
Ride Title: Packsaddle Pass
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Meet at the base of Old Meyers Grade in Meyers- about 200 yds south of US 50 along South Upper Truckee Rd. at Old Meyers Grade.
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (530-577-7519)
Email: Berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 73+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Reminder to RSVP if you plan to come. Currently 4-5 riders. Weather looks to be cooler with some wind- ideal conditions. This ride will be fully supported with a sag vehicle to carry food/water/clothing/pump etc.
The ride follows an established Club route described on the road ride page Here are some highlights:
This is a great route of contrasts. While Hwy 50 and 88 can carry some traffic, the remainder is on narrow, remote and lonely paved forest service roads. The 8300 feet of climbing is well spread out and rarely seems too steep or to long. Some important route notes: Be careful crossing Hwy 50 while ascending Old Meyers Grade. Don't miss the left turn off Hwy 50 less than 1/2 mile below the Strawberry Lodge to gain Packsaddle Road. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/916457
Ride Date: 09/25/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Spooner to Bench
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Spooner Summit South Trailhead for the TRT
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Tomorrow’s ride is to climb the Tahoe Rim Trail from Spooner Summit to the Bench. It’s out and back, so ride as far & fast as you want. You’ll get nice views even if you go just a couple of miles, and if you make it to the Bench you’ll have a panorama of the entire Lake. It’s 5.5 miles each way, and 1800 feet of climbing (out only), and the trail is a lot less technical than most around Tahoe. \r\nOptional extra: bring lights to check out the top of the Clear Creek extension trail.\r\n\r\nMeet at 5:00 pm at the Spooner Summit South Trailhead for the TRT.\r\nFor those in the Carson Valley, meet at the bottom of Hwy 50 between 4:40 & 4:45pm\r\n\r\nBring drinks, snacks & warm clothes for perhaps our last tailgate party of the season\r\n\r\nBACKGROUND INFO: This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long. The destination for each Tuesday is usually posted just the day before. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone. Most of the rides are out and return, so don\'t stress about \"keeping up\", just come and enjoy at a pace that suits you.\r\n\r\n
Ride Date: 09/22/2018
Ride Title: Sonora Pass Saturday
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Carpool meetup from Starbucks at Waterloo & HWy 395 in Gardnerville at 7:45. Ride Start Finish at the parking turn outs on SR108 just West of Hwy 395. CALTRANS lot is off limits to us.
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti (9775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Rescheduled ride on the heals of Interbike and Donelle lake fire clean-up. The ride will cover Sonora Pass East and West to Kennedy Meadows and back. 8,000 feet of climbing with the pass at 9,650. Grades above 20% with sustained sections over 12% on both sides. The roads are in fair condition with a few suprizes, Check your brakes in advance. I will arrange to get the car to Kennedy Meadows for Sag support water and food. This means a few riders can shuttle back to the pass and climb just the East side and descend both sides. The ride ends up an all day event with travel but some of the best early fall scenery in the Sierra is worth it. Snacks and drinks provided by the club. Post ride meal at Walker Burger is likely!
Ride Date: 09/22/2018
Ride Title: Diamond Valley fro Genos
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: City Park in Genoa. Go towards the hills at the four way intersection
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back along Foothill with a Diamond Valley Loop. This is not a club ride so bring money for snacks afterwards either in Genoa or Minden/Gardnerville.
Ride Date: 09/22/2018
Ride Title: Coleville to Leavitt Meadow
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Gardnerville P.O. / Hamdogs Restaurant parking lot
1267 U. S. 395
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (209-483-5106)
Email: bmag@caltel.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet, then drive half hour south to Coleville Post Office. Ride from there up the Walker River Canyon on fresh, brand new pavement, turn up 108 and go to the Leavitt Meadows Pack Station and turn around there before it gets super crazy steep. This way we might be able to ride part of the way with the Sonora Pass group, without doing the super steep and windy.
Ride Date: 09/18/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Stage to Monument
Depart Time: 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Stagecoach Carpark
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: about 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Let’s head south on the TRT from Stagecoach – we haven’t started from here since the Star Lake ride on 26 June, nearly 3 months ago! But no Star Lake this time, the days have shrunk far too much.
Start at the base of the Stagecoach chair and head south on the TRT, setting your sights on any or all of these worthy targets:
Mott Canyon (including the nice new diversion track),
Killebrew Canyon (with awesome views over the valley),
Monument Saddle (how was that hike-a-bike?),
and… Star Lake!
If you’re not into technical rock steps, there’s a great option to miss the grueling stuff near the beginning - follow the Heavenly access road for 1.5 miles (from Stagecoach) then cross 60ft to the TRT. Its at a distinctive triple-power-pole landmark.
Aim to be ready to ride at 5pm.
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury between 4:35 – 4:40pm, for carpooling.
Optional: bring a head light, in case you blow through the turn-around time.
A safety debrief will be held at the Fox & Hound afterwards.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer - i.e. until the clocks change. The destination for each Tuesday will be posted just the day before. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 09/16/2018
Ride Title: Lake Davis MTB
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Grasshopper Campground at Lake Davis. Look for my truck or Jenny and Michael's car in the campground.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We are stilling looking at routes. Will update mid week.
Ride Date: 09/15/2018
Ride Title: Lake Davis Weekend
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Stay tuned for more info. A weekend at Lake Davis with both road and mountain biking. September 15th and 16th.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: ?????
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Campground update: Grasshopper is the campground we will be staying at. It appears to be walk up only for the dates we will be there. Bring Mt bike, road bike, fishing gear, kayaks and stand up Paddle equipment. Road ride around Gold Lakes Loop on Saturday and a mountain bike ride Sunday. Swimming in the lake after the rides.
Ride Date: 09/15/2018
Ride Title: Gold Lakes
Depart Time: 9:30, 11:00
Meeting Place: Leaving Grasshopper campground at Lake Davis at 9:30 for longer ride. For shorter ride will get to Greyeagle between 10:30 and 11:00. Meet at big grass area in middle of town.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (5303187878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50/70
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride from Lake Davis to Greyeagle and do the Gold Lakes loop. Then back to Lake Davis. We will be camping there.
Ride Date: 09/15/2018
Ride Title: Leon's Birthday- Blue Lakes Ride
Depart Time: 9:15/11:00
Meeting Place: 2209 White Sands Drive, Leon's house for long ride
You can also start from the bottom of Blue Lakes road at about 11:00, 1st parking on the left for short ride
Ride Leader: Leon Malmed (5305414909)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70/22
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: OOPS left out a period in Leon's email. Ride to Blue Lakes from either Tahoe or the beginning of Blue Lakes Rd. to celebrate Leon's birthday. Leon and his wife will provide lunch and cake so they need to know if you are attending. So please rsvp to leon.malmed@gmail.com or 530-541-4909.
Ride Date: 09/11/2018
Ride Title: Kingsbury to the Bench
Depart Time: 4:45pm
Meeting Place: The Tahoe Rim Trail trailhead at the end of N. Benjamin (off of Kingsbury). Note that the construction at the trailhead has meant that the parking lot has been closed until 5:30pm every day. If that’s still the case, then park on the last residential street before the road closure, and we’ll ride in together to the trailhead.
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury at 4:20-4:25 pm for ride sharing.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a pretty technical trail with lots of granite obstacles, but with plenty of fun and swooshy, too. We’ll ride to the Bench: the high point between Kingsbury and Spooner. It’s an out-and return ride, so take it at your own pace and turn around in time to beat the darkness (aim to get back about 7:15pm).
If technical riding isn’t your thing, consider posting a ride from Spooner to the Bench, and there’s a remote chance we’ll all meet in the middle. You could start a bit later than us and it could work out.
Let’s head to the Fox & Hound afterwards for sustenance & rehydration (said Nigel as he's rushing back home for this ride).
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer - i.e. until the clocks change. The destination for each Tuesday will be posted just the day before. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 09/08/2018
Ride Title: Bodie or Bust!
Depart Time: 9:15am
Meeting Place: Gardnerville Starbucks to carpool at 7:45am. Ride start location is just off of NV Highway 338 on NF-028. NF-028 is the dirt road that goes from the Sweetwater Pass area to Hawthorne. Be ready to roll at 9:15am.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 57
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a tough ride on gravel and jeep roads, with 5700 feet of climbing, suitable for a mountain bike, or a gravel bike with 40mm tires. The ride starts along the East Walker River on NF-028, which is the gravel road that heads towards Hawthorne. We will take a very scenic dirt road up to Bodie, and stay high, returning on the Bodie-Masonic dirt road, with spectacular views of jagged mountain peaks beyond Bridgeport. Please let me know if you plan on riding. This is an AACC weekend ride, so snacks and drinks afterwards - you'll need them!
Ride Date: 09/06/2018
Ride Title: Six Mile Time Trial
Depart Time: 5:30
Meeting Place: Chocolate Factory at the base of 342 (the Truck Route) and 50. Ride out 50 at a moderate pace and then up Six Mile Canyon - a time trial by the honor system, or just go slow, and then down the Truck Route.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (9495106450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Racing is done; we had a good run.
Even for us that didn't won.
Fall is here; we're loosing the sun.
Relief for my very sore bun.
Let's do this once more like we just begun.
We'll have a ton of fun.
Ride Date: 09/04/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Spooner to the Bench
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Spooner South Trailhead for the Tahoe Rim Trail
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-14
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Climb the Tahoe Rim Trail from Spooner Summit to the Bench, which is the high point between Spooner and Kingsbury. A lot of the trail is smooth, and though there are rock gardens there are no granite steps - much less technical than a lot of the trails at Tahoe. It’s out and back, so ride as far as you want to, then turn around and ride down back to the car. You’ll get some nice views even if you just go a couple miles, and if you make it to the Bench you’ll have a panoramic view of the entire Lake. To go all the way is 5.5 miles and 1800 feet of climbing. If we still have some daylight afterward we might check out the top of the Clear Creek extension which is now complete up to the Rim Trail.
BACKGROUND INFO: This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long. The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone. Most of the rides are out and return, so don't stress about "keeping up", just come and enjoy at a pace that suits you.
Ride Date: 09/01/2018
Ride Title: Show and Go
Depart Time: 0900
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike Shop(Keith's) in Minden. Sorry, Rick will NOT be there so it'll be up to those that show up to decide.
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Decide and ride. Riders that show up can choose your ride options. Old Saturday morning group ride route was from Keith's shop south on Hwy 395, left on Muller to Dump Rd to counter clockwise Pine Nut loop to Fish Springs to north on E Valley to Stephanie Ln > north on Hwy 395 > Sunridge, cross 395 to Jacks Valley Rd > Genoa then left on Genoa Ln back to 395 south back to the shop on County Rd.
Ride Date: 09/01/2018
Ride Title: Six Mile Canyon
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Schats bakery in Carson City
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (9495106450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Follow Tod to Virginia City via Six Mile Canyon. We will take a moderate pace. Six Mile Canyon gets steep at the top but is otherwise mellow.
Ride Date: 08/28/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Van Sickle Trail
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: Heavenly Boulder Lodge parking lot (at the end of S. Benjamin Dr off Kingsbury)
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8-10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Nigel’s not here this week, but this is the regular Tuesday Night MTB Ride. Kind of a backwards out-n-back, as we’ll go down Van Sickle first, then turn around when you think you need to to beat the sunset, and ride back up. This is a fun, pretty technical trail with great views of Tahoe.
BACKGROUND INFO: This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long. We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy. The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before. If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone. Most of the rides are out and return, so don't stress about "keeping up", just come and enjoy at a pace that suits you.
Ride Date: 08/25/2018
Ride Title: Mormon Emigrant Loop
Depart Time: 9:45am
Meeting Place: Carpool from Old Meyers Grade in South Lake, or the south end of Douglas High parking lot in Minden, at 8am. Then Burnside Lake parking lot in Hope Valley at 8:30.
Ride Start Location: The Mormon Emigrant rest area parking off Mormon Emigrant Trail near the intersection with CA88.
This is a map to the start from Minden: < https://goo.gl/maps/QEm4ugjkYzS2>.
And this is a detailed map to get you to the parking lot: http://www.altaalpina.org/challenge/images/MormonEmigrantSnoPark.png.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a scenic loop with about 7000 ft of climbing, mainly through remote, narrow, shady, and poorly marked forest service roads. Rick has graciously volunteered to drive sag, so we'll have plenty of water and some snacks, but please carry plenty of food and water and bring a bike that’s in good working order, as there are no other services along the way. The first half is a rolling descent, the 2nd half is a rolling climb, so pace yourself accordingly. There’s one section of dirt road/broken pavement for a couple miles, so I'd recommend 25 or 28 mm tires. The roads really are not marked, so it’s important on this ride that we regroup and wait for everyone fairly regularly. This is a club weekend ride, so there will be refreshments and ice cold drinks afterwards.
Ride Date: 08/24/2018
Ride Title: Alta Alpina Jersey Call Out
Depart Time: 21h00
Meeting Place: Carson Valley/South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 101
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Mel Maalouf here. We are looking for some jerseys to loan and/or donate to get #morekidsonbikes. Alta Alpina sponsors a Jr High/High School MTB team and we need to have the same jersey. We use this one with the block mountains in White, Blue, Yellow and Green. If you have any to donate, please contact me. Our first race is this weekend and a few kids don't have jerseys. I live in Carson Valley, but will be in Tahoe on Friday.
Ride Date: 08/21/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Big Meadow to Meiss Meadow
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow Trailhead (west of Luther Pass)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: about 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a new ride for our Tuesday evening repertoire, and should be a nice one. It’s generally less technical than most - that is once you’re past the step climb right at the beginning…
Park in the Big Meadow Trailhead (west of Luther pass), aiming to ride at 5:45pm
We’ll head south on the TRT, cross Big Meadow itself, past Round Lake, and hopefully make it to the PCT at Meiss Meadow. Unfortunately the beautiful wild flowers of July will be finished, but there’ll still be great views over meadows & the back of Stevens & Red Lake Peaks.
Those in Carson Valley, meet at 88/Kimmerling at 5:10 – 5:15pm to carpool.
Bring snacks & drinks for a tailgate post-ride debrief.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long.
We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy.
The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Most of the rides are out and return, so don't stress about "keeping up", just come and enjoy at a pace that suits you.
Ride Date: 08/18/2018
Ride Title: 3F to Grover Hot Springs
Depart Time: 0830
Meeting Place: Meet at the junction of Foothill and Fredericksburg, under the trees (same place as the Fredericksburg TT starts.)
Ride Leader: Thomas Walker (2103922175)
Email: Trun@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35-40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We're in luck and the air is good! See you at 3F at 8:30 for a ride through Diamond Valley, Markleeville, Grover Hot Springs, and back.
Ride Date: 08/14/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Pony to Mott
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: Near where the TRT crosses Kingsbury (park on Buchanan road, 300yrds on the left)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: about 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Yeah! the air’s been clearer recently!
Let’s make the most of it with the excellent “Pony to Mott” route.
We’ll start riding where the TRT crosses Kingsbury (park on Buchanan road, 300yrds on the left). We start riding south on the old Pony Express trail/road which soon turns off into TRT single track. Target is Mott Canyon, or anywhere you like prior to that.
Aim to be riding at 5:30pm. Come join in, all welcome.
Folks in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury at 5:05 – 5:10 to carpool.
Fox & Hound afterwards, of course!
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long.
We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy.
The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 08/11/2018
Ride Title: revised Tahoe City to Donner
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Tahoe City Transit Center off of SR-89. Park in West Lot by Truckee River foot bridge (west lot). just south of
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40-78
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Given the road closure of SR-108 at the Sonora Pass summit because of the Donnell Lake Fire, the Sonora to Dardenelle Ride is postponed until sometime in September, hopefully.
This Saturday's August 11th's ride will depend on the Air Quality Index for length and challenges. If the AQI is above 100 the ride will stick to flats and rollers and may just head north and around Donner Lake and back. If the AQI is low, we can climb old 40 Donner Pass to Cisco Grove and back. There are places to get food and drink along the way. We can add or subtract sections like Squaw Valley, and Alpine Meadows and such based on conditions and the spirit of the group. If the AQI is way-high, I will cancel the ride by 7:15 AM. We have been lucky the past three weekends, maybe we can get clear air once more.
Ride Date: 08/07/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Bijou Bike Park
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Bijou Bike Park on Al Tahoe Blvd, in South Lake
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 0
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: With the current state of air quality at the moment (or lack or it), and the forecast by www.airnow.gov that tomorrow will be about the same as today, let’s try something different – head to Bijou Bike Park on Al Tahoe Blvd, in South Lake. The air should be a little better up there, and we can focus on skills instead of heavy breathing.
Aim to be there at say 5:45pm
Those in the valley meet at the bottom of Kingsbury at 5:15 for carpooling.
Let’s head to a local establishment afterwards for refreshments.
Come and enjoy!
BACKGROUND INFO: This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long. We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy. The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
Ride Date: 08/04/2018
Ride Title: Markleeville-Lake Alpine
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Markleeville Courthouse parking lot. Ready to roll at 8AM.
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 67ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: As of Friday night, 08/03/2018, heavy smoke will cancel. I will be there at the courthouse to speak to the riders who show up to ride or not dependent on conditions. If you do not feel conditions are right for you, please cancel/no show. Thanks for understanding.
Ride Date: 07/31/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: : Big Meadow TH, NE up the Rim Trail
Depart Time: 6pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, near Luther Pass. Those in Carson Valley, meet at the Kimmerling pullout on 88 at 5:15 to carpool. Please be ready to ride by 6pm.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: varies
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Nigel’s off this week, but we’re still riding MTB on Tuesday. Starting from the Big Meadow Trailhead, we'll head NE on the TRT up toward's Toad's. This is an out-n-back, so go as far as you want and we’ll regroup on the way back. Most of this singletrack is very technical - lots of granite steps. Happily it’s all good practice for being able to ride more granite steps. An ambitious goal would be to make it about 7 miles out and up the Rim Trail, to the view of Tahoe that’s about 2 miles past the turn off for Toad’s. Turn back when you need to in order to get back in daylight.
BACKGROUND INFO: This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long. We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy. The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
Ride Date: 07/29/2018
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: The parking area at the foot of Blue Lakes road at Hwy 88. We leave promptly at 9:00, or whenever we feel like it.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949.510.6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride up and back. How hard is that. Bring your hat; leave the cat.
Ride Date: 07/28/2018
Ride Title: Emigrant Trail
Depart Time: 10.00 AM
Meeting Place: Schussing Way just South of Alder Creek Rd. off of Highway 89, Just North of I80 near Truckee.
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This ride is a cross country single track and fire road to Stampede Reservoir at Dog Valley Rd. and back.
Starting from Alder Creek at Schussing Way off of Highway 89 near Truckee, the out and back route is about 20 miles or so. Those who want to ride less can turn around at their comfort. This route can be ridden with some speed. there are a few climbs but they are not long. There is minimal technical skills required for the ride, but there are more "features" than in the past. There will be regroups at the top of climbs and the turn around. As the road to Stampede is off limits there may not be water available at the boat ramp turn around, so bring enough for 2.5+ hours
https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/emigrant-trail.html
Ride Date: 07/26/2018
Ride Title: Clear Creek Trail Building
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Ride share parking lot on hwy 50, 1/4 mi west of 395
Ride Leader: Lee Griffith (7759019196)
Email: moregriff@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 5.5 mi RT
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: This Thursday, July 26th, will another work day building the Clear Creek Trail. The number of people helping has dropped significantly during this warm weather, so your help would be greatly appreciated.\\r\\n\\r\\nTo come out and help, please meet at the Highway 50 Park & Ride at 8:00 am both days, located a quarter mile west of the junction with Hwy 395 in Carson City. You may carpool or drive yourself from here to the parking area. \\r\\n\\r\\nWork will continue until mid afternoon or storms are on the horizon. You can leave whenever you want to. It is about a 5.5-mile round-trip hike to the work site and back on the trail; a fairly long, but easy hike.\\r\\n\\r\\nBring plenty of cold or frozen drinks. Additional cold drinks will be provided to sip on throughout the day. \\r\\n\\r\\nBring lunch, snacks, and water. All tools and hard hats are provided. Wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants, work gloves, hiking boots and sunglasses.\\r\\n
Ride Date: 07/24/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Cedar Sidewinder
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the end of Columbine Trail (road), off Marshall Trail/Pioneer Trail
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 10mi
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: It’s time for a low-technical-risk ride again, so please come out & join us for the South Lake Tahoe classic: up Incense Cedar, Sidewinder, Fountain Pl, down Armstrong Connector, Sidewinder/Coral, Railroad grade.
Trails should be nice and moist from the recent rain, and Tomorrow’s forecast is looking good ????
Meet at the end of Columbine Trail (road), off Marshall Trail/Pioneer Trail, aiming to ride at 5:45pm
Those in Carson Valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury 5:00 – 5:05pm to carpool.
Bring snacks and drinks to lubricate the post-ride highlights.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long.
We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy.
The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 07/21/2018
Ride Title: Highway Clean Up
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Meet at Turtle Rock Park for club Adopt-A-Highway clean up of Highway 89. Refreshments/snacks to be provided pre and post clean up. Ride Ebbetts or Monitor after clean up.
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Hard
Description:
Ride Date: 07/17/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Kingsbury loop
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: Meet near where the TRT crosses Kingsbury, at the parking area 200 yds along Buchanan Rd.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: about 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: (For those in Carson Valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury 5:05 – 5:10pm for carpooling)
We have multiple options from here – north or south, out & return or loop.
All involve some smooth riding and some technical sections. Last week it worked really well having optional practice sessions on the tricky bits. Good fun and allowed all to catch up – we’ll do that again.
Heading to the Fox & Hound afterwards for sustenance :-)
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long.
We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy.
The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 07/15/2018
Ride Title: Project Hero
Depart Time: 9 am
Meeting Place: Bently Science Park, 1751 Orbit Way, Minden NV 89423
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 12-40
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: There are 5 ride options: a kids ride, 12 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15126070, 18.3 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15191775, 29.8 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15191417, and 40.1 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15103211.
There will be one rest stop for the shorter options and two for the longer options.
Ride Date: 07/15/2018
Ride Title: Carson City Target to Woodfords and Diamond Valley
Depart Time: 0630
Meeting Place: Carson City Target in Jacks Valley Road and 395
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 57
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Early start to beat the heat.
Ride Date: 07/14/2018
Ride Title: Riding Partners Needed
Depart Time: 0900
Meeting Place: Lake Tahoe Area
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Mark Staggs, visitor from Houston, Tx will be in Incline Village from 07/14/2018-07/28/2018. He is looking for people to ride with during his vacation. Please contact him at (832)725-8777. He has been informed of The Club\'s rideboard.
Ride Date: 07/10/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Scotts Lake Loop
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, near Luther Pass
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: BBQ this week! Aaron will bring his grill, everyone else bring something to share: to grill, or a salad, or bread etc…
To work up an appetite, lets bike the Scotts Lake Loop, around Luther Pass.
Park at the Big Meadow TRT Trailhead, aiming to ride at 5:45pm.
Those in Carson Valley, meet at the Kimmerling pullout on 88 between 5:10 & 5:15 to carpool.
As the ride name suggests, this one is not out-and-return(!) I’ll stay back to make sure everyone finds their way around, but this could be a good time to get the TrailForks app installed on your smart phone.
Technical level is medium, there are some challenging rocky sections, but the rest of it is very ridable.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long.
We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy.
The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
Ride Date: 07/10/2018
Ride Title: Bottom of Kingsbury Grade to Diamond Valley 8:3
Depart Time: 8:30AM
Meeting Place: Park and Ride lot at the bottom of Kingsbury Grade
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck (6502766951)
Email: greggwesterbeck@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Diamond Valley Loop
Ride Date: 07/08/2018
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: For the 50 mile ride: 9:00 at bottom of Old Myers Grade and South Upper Truckee. For the 24 mile ride: be ready to pedal at 10:45 at the left-side parking lot at the start of Blue Lakes Rd.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 24 or 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: From Old Myers Grade we'll ride South Upper Truckee and the campground road, over Luther Pass to Blue Lakes Rd, pick up the rest of the group, and ride to end of the road and back. If you haven't ridden Blue Lakes Road, it's a very scenic, smooth, rolling climb, and usually has just light traffic. Water is available at the campgrounds on Blue Lakes Road. There's about 3600 ft of climbing total for the 50 miles.
If you know you want to just ride Blue Lakes, I'd like to coordinate getting a 2nd set of snacks and drinks to the start of Blue Lakes road so that we'll have them at both start/finish locations - if you're willing to do that, please contact me.
Ride Date: 07/08/2018
Ride Title: Target to Diamond Valley
Depart Time: 7:00 AM
Meeting Place: Target on Carson street in south Carson.
Ride Leader: Gregg Westerbeck ()
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 57
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Jacks Valley road to Diamond valley and back. Ride posted by Tod but hosted by Gregg.
Ride Date: 07/03/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Marlette & FLume
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Spooner Lake carpark
(Have some cash in your wallet to pay for the park entry fee)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Hwy 50 in Carson between 5:05 & 5:10, for carpooling.
We’ll ride up to the beautiful Marlette lake, then there are a few of options:
- Out & back along the Flume. Awesome views!
- Or continue climbing Marlette Lake Rd to meet the TRT, ride the great descent to Tunnel Creek, return via Flume. The technical difficulty is low, but this is a long loop, so bring lights if you’ve got ‘em.
Bring snacks and refreshments for a tailgate story swap afterwards.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long.
We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy.
The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 07/02/2018
Ride Title: Eagle Ridge Coaching
Depart Time: 6:00
Meeting Place: Eagle Ridge Course
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf ()
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: I will be coaching some people on Eagle Ridge this week. We will focus on high speed cornering techniques to corner faster, safer and with more confidence.
Ride Date: 06/30/2018
Ride Title: Alta Alpina Challenge - Riding the Wild Sierra
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride:
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Description: Saturday, June 30th is the club's big annual fundraiser: The Alta Alpina Challenge - Riding the Wild Sierra.
We could still use plenty of volunteers for rest stops, signage, SAG, motorcycle, ham radio, and rider check-in. Friends and family are welcome to join you and help out.
Equipment that we still need to borrow:
- 10x10 pop up tents
- a small cargo trailer
- a larger high-load trailer
- Ice Chests
If you can volunteer or loan any equipment, please write to challenge@altaalpina.org.
Let's put on a safe, fun ride this year!
Ride Date: 06/27/2018
Ride Title: Jr and Family MTB Ride
Depart Time: 6 PM
Meeting Place: Corral Parking Lot
Directions - enter at the gate at the end of Oneidas St. Continue on the narrow road about 2 miles until you pass the creek crossing. Park in the large parking area on the left before the second gate to the road that leads up to Armstrong.
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 5
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: NICA is a jr high and high school organization that promotes youth cycling and specifically Mountain Biking. The Nevada League (www.nevadamtb.org) Carson Valley and South Lake Tahoe team is hosting a fun ride.
Here is a message from Coach Mel:
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NICA Fun Ride: Meet at the Corral parking lot at 6 pm Wednesday, June 27th. We will split into groups based on ability. This is a casual ride to get some legs under us before the season starts. Invite your friends that may be interested in joining the team. They will need a release signed by a parent, but if they are entering 6th through 12th grade they are welcome.
Bring your adults and young kids and like last time, you can go for a ride, but has to be separate from the NICA coaches and athletes. Adults will be responsible for their kids on the ride. I would suggest another ride down Railroad Grade.
Ride Date: 06/26/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Stage to Star
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Park at the base of the Stagecoach Chair
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 17mi
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We’re at the longest day. So where do we go? The longest ride!
Start at the base of the Stagecoach chair and head south on the TRT, setting your sights on any or all of these worthy targets:
- Mott Canyon (including the nice new diversion track),
- Killebrew Canyon (with awesome views over the valley),
- Monument Saddle (how was that hike-a-bike?),
- and… Star Lake!
If you're not into technical rock steps, there’s a great option to miss the grueling stuff near the beginning - follow the Heavenly access road for 1.5 miles (from Stagecoach) then cross 60ft to the TRT. See maps below.
Aim to be ready to ride at 5:30pm
If you’re determined to get all the way but aren’t sure you have the pace (and can get out of your work early) feel free to get an early start.
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury between 5 & 5:10pm, for carpooling.
A safety debrief will be held at the Fox & Hound afterwards.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long.
We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy.
The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 06/24/2018
Ride Title: Clear Creek Trail Building
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: moregriff@sbcglobal.net
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Description: We'll keep chugging along this coming Sunday and Monday, June 24th and 25th on the upper Clear Creek Trail.
We will meet both days at the Highway 50 Park & Ride at 8:00 am. The Park & Ride is located alongside Hwy 50, a quarter mile west of the junction with Hwy 395 in Carson City. Carpooling from here is preferred, but you can drive yourself if you need to leave early. We will work to mid-afternoon.
It is about a 4-mile round-trip, easy hike.
Wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants, work gloves, hiking boots and sunglasses. Bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water. All tools and hard hats are provided.
Ride Date: 06/23/2018
Ride Title: South Valley's Regional Park to Bridge Street
Depart Time: 9:15
Meeting Place: South Valley's Regional Park at 15650 Wedge Parkway by picnic area:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/39.397627,-119.7565391/39.4021712,-119.7591953/@39.4057643,-119.7745039,4653m/am=t/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!4m1!3e0?hl=en
The Map is from the I580 exit at 431 Mt Rose Highway, make a left on Mt Rose Highway and a Right on Wedge at the light, 1.5 miles total to parking area by soccer fields and pavillian south of the "Yellow Library".
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti ((775) 857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Rolling (with several short sharp climbs) terrain through, SW Reno, Midtown, Verdi and back. Some Climbing on mostly familiar cycling roads. Pass through the river corridor with coffee shop options for fuel-up. Pleasant Valley miles will be substituted in Reno.
Change of start/finish due to NDOT continued chip seal construction and traffic controls through Pleasant Valley over the weekend. This is the closest substitute picnic area I could find to host the ride. Call or email me if you get lost. The start is 15 minutes later to allow if you went to Bowers, and the additional drive time. There is some construction but the rest of the route is open without traffic controls. We will stop at Orange Pedal Bike and Coffee for drinks on the way out.
Ride Date: 06/20/2018
Ride Title: Hope Valley/Luther Clean up
Depart Time: 5:00
Meeting Place: Meet at the top of the road from the fishing platforms in Hope Valley to the top of Luther. Lake side of the Alpine County sign on highway 89
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Bring brooms, blowers, and shovels to clean up the back way out of Hope Valley.
Ride Date: 06/19/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Tahoe Mtn
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: Sawmill Pond parking area, near the corner of Sawmill Rd & Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 8
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Update:
For those driving from the valley - it probably best to drive via Luther Pass to avoid the road works on Hwy 50, near the "Y" in Sth Lake.
For car-pooling, lets meet on Hwy 88 just south of Kimmerling Way. Aim to be there in time to transfer bikes and leave at 5pm.
Original stuff:
If you've been holding off from these rides, thinking they're too technical, THIS is the one to join. Tahoe Mtn is more flow and less rock.
Tammy Lundquist will lead this one (as I'm a newbie there) & Desiree is riding too.
Aim to be ready to ride at 5:45pm (Tue 19th).
Let's find a local establishment at the "Y" or Meyers to rehydrate afterwards ????
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long.
We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy.
The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 06/18/2018
Ride Title: Clear Creek Trail Building
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: moregriff@sbcglobal.net
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Mileage:
Pace:
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Description: Construction will continue on the 3-mile section from Spooner Summit to the existing Clear Creek Trail, on Monday, June 18. We meet at the Park and Ride near the bottom of Hwy 50 in Carson City at 8:00 am. We usually break in mid-afternoon, so you'll need a lunch, snacks, and plenty of water. Wear long pants, and a long sleeve shirt.
Ride Date: 06/16/2018
Ride Title: Highway clean up - adopt a highway
Depart Time: 8.00am
Meeting Place: Meet up at turtle rock park at 8.00am, do a clean up and then decide on a road ride once we are done. Coffee, snacks and drinks provided.@
Ride Leader: Dixon Frank (15303181574)
Email: ozatlake@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40’ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Ride out towards ebbetts for an easy morning ride and return.
Ride Date: 06/12/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Christmas Valley
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: The trailhead on Sth Upper Truckee Rd
(its near the junction with Bridge Rd)
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 10mi
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Those from Carson Valley can carpool from Kimmerling at say 5:10pm
As usual this is a beautiful out-and return ride, so great for everyone to go at their own user-friendly pace. All welcome!
Bring some drinks & snacks for post ride refreshments, and maybe long pants in case of mosquitos.
See you there!
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer long.
We ride a different trail each week until they're all done or you beg for mercy.
The destination for each Tuesday is posted just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 06/10/2018
Ride Title: Ride around Tahoe
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe, CA
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride around Lake Tahoe Clock Wise. Will regroup multiple times. Afterwards there will be a bbq with the left overs from the Spring Century. If you want anything else you can bring your own stuff.
Ride Date: 06/09/2018
Ride Title: Cedar-Sidewinder MTB
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Sierra House Elementary School, off of Pioneer Trail in South Lake
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride up Railroad Grade, Cedar, Sidewinder and Armstrong Connector trails. Most of these trails are smooth, fun single track, but there are some technical sections, and lots of climbing on the way out. This is a club weekend ride so there will be snacks and drinks afterwards.
Ride Date: 06/05/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: The Bench
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: Kingsbury North Trailhead, at the end of North Benjamin + Andria Dr
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 13 m
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: It’s time to tackle this iconic Tahoe trail! Riders this weekend say it’s essentially snow-free.
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury at 4:50pm for ride sharing.
Let’s head to the Fox & Hound afterwards for sustenance & rehydration.
For anyone who’s not familiar with this trail, it’s an absolute cracker. But it is technical, there are numerous rock-step “challenges” to pit your skills against. It’s an out-and return ride, so take it at your own pace. All welcome!
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer!
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 06/03/2018
Ride Title: Help
Depart Time: anytime
Meeting Place: I need help with lifting, transporting and dropping off BBQ grill from Tina's house to Alisa's. I have a truck, need manual help. Call me (775)450-6457. We can ride before, after or not.
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: See above.
Ride Date: 06/02/2018
Ride Title: 3F to Grover Hot Springs
Depart Time: 0900
Meeting Place: Meet at the junction of Foothill and Fredericksburg, under the trees (same place as the Fredericksburg TT starts.)
Ride Leader: Thomas Walker (2103922175)
Email: Trun@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 37
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll head south, climb Emigrant, then take 89 to Markleeville, then ride up the hill to Grover Hot Springs. We will return via Diamond Valley. This is an out and back so those wanting a shorter ride can turn around earlier. This is an official AACC weekend ride so the club will provide snacks post-ride.
Ride Date: 05/31/2018
Ride Title: Pearl iZUMi Pop Up
Depart Time: 9:00a
Meeting Place: The Crossing @ the Y
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ()
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: NA
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Attention All Cycling Enthusiasts!
Pearl iZUMi misses you too!
They are coming to town the weekend of America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride!! They will be setting up in their former space in the Factory Stores at the Y (now The Crossing) for 3 days only!
Hours: 9am-6pm
Thursday, May 31
Friday, June 1
Saturday, June 2
See you there!
Ride Date: 05/29/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Cold Creek
Depart Time: 5:45 pm
Meeting Place: End of High Meadow Trail, South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 10mi
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: After last week's cancellation, lets go for Cold Creek again! It's completely clear of snow up to High Meadow, and with the Monument Pass trail facing south, that should be pretty clear too. Let’s give it a go!
Aim to be at the end of High Meadow Trail, ready to ride at 5:45pm
For those in the valley, meet at the bottom of Kingsbury at 5:00pm to ride-share.
This is an out-and-return ride, so all welcome, go at your own pace. But all should ride together at least until the bridge, it’s possible to take a wrong turn. Straight forward after that. The grade is generally good, but there are a couple of steep rocky sections that everyone will be walking on.
Weather – looks good!
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer!
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome!
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted just the day before.
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 05/27/2018
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Memorial/Spring Club Ride
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: 1008 Georgia Ln, Gardnerville. Tina Keegan's house with post ride BBQ. Please park along Centerville, well off the shoulder (busy highway).
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: options
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Multiple ride options but main ride starts at 0800 after group picture. Please refer to Alta Alpina Cycling Club's April 2018 Newsletter for other ride options. There will be 3 rest stops at est base of Monitor(395/89 junction), top of Monitor and in Woodfords.
Ride Date: 05/19/2018
Ride Title: Lemond Loop,clockwise
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Schat's Bakery 1212 S Stewart St. Carson City
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti (775-857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 80.3
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Night before updates for weather. The ride route stands as of now. Bring weather gear and clothing for 40's on the passes. Weather on Rose will be a chance of showers and t-storms after noon. Maybe we get a quick fuel up at the 7-11 at Hwy 28 and Village and keep moving to make Mt. Rose Summit, if we elect to go. We'll discuss options in the morning. There are 2 rides so if the weather is bad we will focus on climbs in the Carson Valley below 6K feet. Thanks, Tony
Spooner, Hwy 28, Village, College, SR 431, SR 341, Hwy 50, Empire, California, Trail. Over 8,700 feet of climbing. Stops at Tunnel Creek, Veterans Pkwy Maverick, VC, (Chocolate Factory-option). There is an option for reducing the ride by 8 miles and 1,900 feet of climbing, through Alt 395, Lakeview, V&T trail for more modest early season goals. This is a club ride, so there will be drinks and snacks at the end.
Ride Date: 05/19/2018
Ride Title: Washoe Lake Loop
Depart Time: 0930
Meeting Place: Schat's Bakery, Carson City
Ride Leader: Thomas Walker (2103922175)
Email: Trun@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Sorry to add this so late. I though about doing the "easy" version of Tony's big ride but I don't think I'm up for that. If you'd like to join me for a shorter ride, around Washoe Lake, I'll meet you at Schat's at 0930. This is not an official ride so no drinks or snacks provided after but I might grab a sandwich with you at Schats when we're done.
Ride Date: 05/16/2018
Ride Title: Alpine County Bike Fix
Depart Time: 14h00
Meeting Place: Hung a Lel Ti Firehouse or the School, call me to confirm. I still have to clarify
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: This is an Alpine County Bike fix day for kids. Bring tools if you have them. We will be fixing the kids' bikes to enable bike to school events.
Ride Date: 05/15/2018
Ride Title: Tue evng MTB - C Hill
Depart Time: 5:40pm
Meeting Place: Dirt lot off of west side of South Curry St in Carson City: <https://goo.gl/maps/gpTnnQwT9Zy> Use satellite view for best results.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Nigel is out of town for Tuesday’s ride but we’re riding anyway. This is the C Hill singletrack trail up above Carson City, aka EZ Trail. We can make it an out-n-back, a lollipop, or a loop, so let’s discuss before we pedal. We’ll stay together for the first bit before we find the singletrack. After that I’ll stick with anyone who’s unfamiliar with the trail since there are some decision points.
The trail climbs a lot, mostly gently. It’s fun, mostly smooth at first, but has a few technical sections: rock ramps, that sort of thing. You’ll like it. No trees or shade of any kind to cast nasty shadows on the trail.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening all summer!
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the Tahoe trails as the snow clears.
Most rides are out-and-return, so everyone can go at their own pace, all levels of rider are welcome!
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted just the day before (or sooner).
If you’re unfamiliar with any of the trails, it could be good to install the Trailforks app on your smartphone.
Ride Date: 05/13/2018
Ride Title: Brunswick Canyon Loop
Depart Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Place: Far south end of the Bently Nevada south parking lot, address 1631 Bently Parkway in Minden.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a mostly dirt-road, gravel bike appropriate loop, with panoramic views of the Carson River watershed. Ray, we’re doing it in the opposite direction this time. The stretch of beach sand is on a slight descent, and we’ll climb through scenic rock formations up Brunswick Canyon.
We’ll be riding on remote roads, and we might take a wrong turn or 2, so please bring everything you need to be out there 5-6 hours. I’d appreciate if you’d ping me if you’re coming, but if you don’t ping me, come anyway.
Ride Date: 05/12/2018
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Luther Loop
Depart Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 62
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride up Kingsbury to Lake Tahoe, to Pioneer Trail to old South Upper Truckee Road, and over Luther Pass, down Woodfords Canyon and back along Foothill to the start, for about 4800 feet of climbing. Or just join us for the Kingsbury portion if you want. This is a club weekend ride, so we'll have drinks and snacks afterwards.
Ride Date: 05/08/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Sierra Canyon
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Meet at the Sierra Canyon Trailhead, on Centennial Dr, Genoa
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: you choose
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We’ll head up the canyon trail, see how high we can get. I wager a beer that no-one reaches any snow!
Whatever your riding level, there should be others there going at a similar pace.
Should be a really nice mild evening.
Post-ride: either tailgate drinks or head to the Genoa Bar, by mutual consent.
Ride Date: 05/06/2018
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Clear Creek
Depart Time: 1000 AM
Meeting Place: Kingsbury/Mottsville Park N Ride.
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 26
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a SUNDAY ride, 5/06/2018, not Saturday as noted in Club Newsletter. Option is Bike Habitat Ride meeting at Fuji Park at 9AM. 13 mile roller to Clear Creek Parking area, turn around at Jacks Valley Elementary School. Multiple options for climbing at Eagle Ridge if you wish.
Ride Date: 05/04/2018
Ride Title: Clear Creek Trail Work/Ride
Depart Time: 8am
Meeting Place: We will continue building the upper portion of the Clear Creek Trail this coming Friday May 4th, and Monday May 7th. The lower three miles of the project is now finished and open!
We will meet at the Highway 50 Park & Ride at 8:00 am both days. The Park & Ride is located alongside Hwy 50, a quarter mile west of the junction with Hwy 395. You can carpool or drive yourself from here to the project area. No RSVP required.
The hike to the project is short, less than one-mile round-trip. We will return to the Park & Ride around 4:00 pm both days. You can leave sooner if you like.
Wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants, work gloves, hiking boots and sunglasses. Bring lunch, snacks and water. All tools and hard hats are provided.
Thanks,
Jeremy Vlcan
Trail Operations
www.carsonvalleytrails.org
Ride Leader: Jeremy Vlcan ()
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: May 4th and May 7th!
Ride Date: 05/01/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Ash Canyon
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: End of Foothills Dv, off W. Winnie Lane, Carson City.
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775-292-9201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: you choose
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ash Canyon this week. Forecast is fine.
Meet at the end of Foothill Drive in Carson, aiming to ride at 5:30pm
This’ll be an out-and-return up Ash Canyon, & up the great track to the south (towards Kings).
All welcome! There should be people of all paces to ride with.
Let’s find a warm brewery in Carson to relax in afterwards.
BACKGROUND INFO:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening this summer!
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the rim trail, as the snow clears.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted just the day before.
Ride Date: 04/29/2018
Ride Title: Ash Canyon-Kings Canyon MTB
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: N Ormsby and King Street, Carson City, by Carson Middle School
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We’ll climb Longview singletrack up to the Kings Canyon trailhead, on over to Ash Canyon. This ride is mostly really nice singletrack, though there are some dirt roads and a little pavement to connect it all. About 2200 ft of climbing.
Ride Date: 04/28/2018
Ride Title: Genoa to Markleeville
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: UPDATE 4/25/18: No change to the ride or timing, just a warning that parking may be tight in Genoa as there's a festival on Saturday. We'll still meet at the same time and place, but if you're driving there give yourself extra time to possibly park a bit remotely and ride to the meeting place. RIDE DESCRIPTION: We’ll ride out along Foothill Road to Carson River Road to Woodfords to Markleeville, and return taking Diamond Valley, for about 2500 ft of climbing. It’s an out-n-back, so if you’re looking for a shorter ride you can turn around when you’ve had enough. This is a designated Weekend Ride, so snacks and drinks will be served afterward.
Ride Date: 04/24/2018
Ride Title: Tue Evng MTB: Clear Creek
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek trailhead, on Jacks Valley road
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: As far as
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Clear Creek trail. Meet at the trailhead on Jacks Valley road, aiming to ride at 5:30pm.
Can anyone get all the way to the top, including up the new 1.5 miles of new trail? Now there's a challenge!
Bring drinks & snacks for an after-ride chat at the trailhead.
Background info:
This is a series of recreational mountain bike rides, each Tuesday evening this summer!
We'll ride different trails each week, gradually working our way up from the valley to the rim trail, as the snow clears.
The destination for each Tuesday will be posted just the day before.
Ride Date: 04/21/2018
Ride Title: Sierra Century
Depart Time: 7:00
Meeting Place: Amador County Fairgrounds
8621 Sherwood St
Plymouth, CA 95669
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949.510.6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is organized by Sacramento Wheelmen. Four different routes 41/65/102/122 miles. Go to this website for more -> http://sacwheelmen.org/page-1856773
I'm just posting it for your information. Maybe I will see you there.
Ride Date: 04/21/2018
Ride Title: Carson City-Virginia City c-cwise
Depart Time: 10.00 AM
Meeting Place: Schat's Bakery 1212 S Stewart St. Carson City,
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti (775-857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 53.4
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: C-Clockwise Comstock loop; east along California Bike Trail, Empire, Hwy 50, SR 341/2 (Gold Canyon or Truck Route), VC, descend Geiger, Pleasant Valley, Memorial Hill, Franktown, Lakeview, V&T bike trail back. This is a club ride with Drinks and Snacks afterwards
Ride Date: 04/21/2018
Ride Title: Washoe Lake Loop
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Schat's Bakery 1212 S Stewart St. Carson City, NV. We will meet at the same place and time as the longer ride and head out with them, but do Washoe Lake.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be a shorter and less hilly ride then the Virginia City group. We will head towards the West side of Carson City and then do the hill over to Washoe Lake. Will ride the lake counter clockwise and take a break at Bowers Mansion, then finish the loop and climb the hill back to Carson.
Ride Date: 04/17/2018
Ride Title: Tuesday after-work mtb ride: Genoa Eagle Ridge
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: Genoa, Eagle Ridge Trailhead
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (7752929201)
Email: Nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Regular Tuesday after-work mountain bike rides this summer!
I'll post rides most Mondays for riding that Tuesday. Different trail each week.
Genoa Eagle Ridge Trail this week. Meet at the Trailhead (just passed water-tank) at 5:30pm
All welcome! This is an intermediate trail, out & return, so all can go at their own pace.
Forecast is dry & calm, but cool, so long fingered gloves etc could be good. Refreshments afterwards in the oldest bar in Nevada! It's OK to bring snacks in.
Ride Date: 04/14/2018
Ride Title: Woodfords to Base of Ebbetts
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Meet in Woodfords on Old Pony Express Road - not in front of the Woodfords General Store, but up the hill from it, by the big trees.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be an easy-paced, early season ride, riding out toward Ebbetts Pass. We'll turn around at whatever gate is closed, either Wolf Creek or at the 7000ft sign. It's an out and back, so you can turn around when you want to. We’ll probably climb about 2000 ft.
Ride Date: 04/11/2018
Ride Title: AACC Spring Membership Party
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Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: Our annual Spring Membership Party, at CVIC Hall in Minden, NV.
6pm - 8:30. Come check out what we're up to this year, see some old friends and make some new ones!
Ride Date: 04/08/2018
Ride Title: Genoa-Diamond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 1000 AM
Meeting Place: Genoa Park on Nixon St. Please do not park at Mormon Station Park.
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Foothill south to Diamond Valley (Clockwise or counter clockwise depending on consensus) loop. Pace dependent on who shows.
Ride Date: 03/31/2018
Ride Title: Pleasant Valley
Depart Time: 1:00 PM
Meeting Place: Schat's Bakery 1212 S Stewart Street Carson City
Ride Leader: Tony Parenti (775-857-8716)
Email: tparenti50@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 46
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Coffee shop/pastry ride through Lakeview Estates, Washoe Valley, Pleasant Valley, Franktown Rd. and back.
Ride Date: 03/31/2018
Ride Title: Daimond Valley Loop
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury and Foothill.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Ride out Foothill and do a Diamond Valley Loop and return.
Ride Date: 02/10/2018
Ride Title: Diamond Valley from Genoa
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: City park in Genoa. Go towards the mountains at the four way stop and it is on the left.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out Foothill to Emigrant, up and over and return via Carson River Road.
Ride Date: 02/04/2018
Ride Title: Valley Cruise
Depart Time: 12:00-12:15
Meeting Place: Faith Luther Trail Head. Pretty much where Foothill makes the sweeping turn towards 88, a little before the cottonwoods
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Going to head down Fairview and cut across to ride the east valley area. We are coming down from the Lake so just wait for us if we are not there right on time.
Ride Date: 02/03/2018
Ride Title: Diamond Valley from Kingsbury
Depart Time: 12:30
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury and Foothill
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 32
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Out to Diamond Valley - ride clockwise and come back Carson River Rd.
Ride Date: 01/07/2018
Ride Title: Minden to Markeleeville
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury, Carson Valley side
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride out to Markleeville and return. It's an out and back, so if you want a shorter ride you can turn around early.
Ride Date: 12/13/2017
Ride Title: Bike Park Fund Raiser
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Description: TAMBA will be holding a fund raiser on Wednesday December 13th from 6:00 until 11:59 at South Tahoe Brewing Company. 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Go to? https://www.facebook.com/events/149276352489735/ for details.
Ride Date: 11/11/2017
Ride Title: Peavine Singletrack
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: East Keystone Parking lot, off of Leadership Parkway in NW Reno. Here’s a link: https://goo.gl/maps/oe5xWq3U1Uu
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We’ll ride around on the Peavine Mountain trail system for a few hours. Oodles of good singletrack, lots of climbing, lots of descending. Since it's a long haul for most club members, please let me know if you plan on coming.
Ride Date: 11/05/2017
Ride Title: Ash Canyon Loop
Depart Time: 10am PST
Meeting Place: N Ormsby and King Street, Carson City, by Carson Middle School.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Spring ahead, fall behind, let's mourn the return of Pacific Standard Time with a mountain bike ride. We’ll climb Longview singletrack up to the Kings Canyon trailhead, on over to Ash Canyon. This ride is mostly really nice singletrack, though there are some dirt roads and a little pavement to connect it all. About 2200 ft of climbing. Word on the street is the storm didn't drop much rain in Carson City.
Ride Date: 11/02/2017
Ride Title: Fall Party Nov 2
Depart Time: 6pm
Meeting Place: CVIC building at 1604 Esmeralda Minden NV
Ride Leader: Chris Rhiner (775-790-6373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage:
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Membership ends of season dinner party elections for 2018 and race awards. Please RSVP by text or email me. Dinner is choice of chicken , beef or veggie lasagna served with salad, bread and tiramisu for desert. Guests will pay $15 to be added as family to your membership. Come check out all sizing of the new club kits too. Sign up for your volunteer spot for the Challenge 2018. Dress is casual to semi formal! Come early or late!
Ride Date: 10/22/2017
Ride Title: Really Kingsbury to the Bench
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Tina Ct, right off of Tramway right off of the top of Kingsbury. Drive a little ways on Tina Ct and there's some "public" parking spots.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll get on the Daggett Connector singletrack immediately on the north side of Kingsbury, follow that 3 miles to the end of N Benjamin, then get on the Rim Trail proper and head out to the high point - The Bench. Or we'll turn around if the snow gets unpleasant. I got a report today that the snow wasn't bad up there. A lot of the singltrack is very technical in a granite-steps sort of way.
Ride Date: 10/21/2017
Ride Title: Lake Tahoe
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Tunnel Creek Cafe, 1115 Tunnel Creek Rd, Incline Village, NV 89451
Ride Leader: Stephanie Louis (505-310-0376)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: * * * Start Time Changed to 10:30 / 11:00 due to cold * * *
East out of Incline Village. Posted by Tod, but organized and led by Stephanie.
Ride Date: 10/15/2017
Ride Title: Lake Tahoe Marathon
Depart Time: varies
Meeting Place: varies
Ride Leader: Kevin Willitts (530-545-9150)
Email: wksc@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 14-26
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Looking for a couple people to help escort lead runners at the Lake Tahoe Marathon and Half Marathon this Sunday Oct 15.
Call me for details
Later starts this year
Kevin
Ride Date: 10/14/2017
Ride Title: Leviathan Mine-Monitor Gravel Ride
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Douglas High School, Minden, NV. South end of the parking lot.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 65
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a ride for gravel/cyclocross bikes, with ~50% pavement. The loop will be from Minden down 395 to Leviathan Mine Road (dirt road), to Monitor/Hiway 89, to Markleeville, to Airport Road to Indian Creek Reservoir, then dirt roads back into Gardnerville. It's gonna be a long day, bring lots of food and water and be prepared for a cold ride. Sounds like fun, right? Here's a map: <https://goo.gl/maps/HNXqLSUaMgk>
Ride Date: 10/08/2017
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Sweetwater Ride
Depart Time: 8:30/9:15
Meeting Place: Ride is being changed to Sunday the eighth.
8:30 Lampe Park to carpool
9:15 CG Bar's parking lot in Wellington. Please rsvp to davesca30@gmail.com if you are coming.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 84
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back over Sweetwater Pass to Bridgeport. Bring money for food in Bridgeport. I will park my car at the top of the pass, so will be supplies at mid point in each direction.
Please rsvp to davescar30@gmail.com if you are planning on coming.
Ride Date: 10/08/2017
Ride Title: Short Ride for Tim Rowe
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: CG Bar and Casino in Wellington.
Please rsvp to me at davescar30@gmail.com
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will ride from Wellington to the rest stop at the top of Sweetwater Pass and back. Then hang out for pizza afterwards.
Ride Date: 10/06/2017
Ride Title: RSVP for Tim Rowe Memrial ride
Depart Time: na
Meeting Place: none
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: na
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Please rsvp by Friday night so that we can plan for Sunday. Only need to know if you are coming and if you are starting at 9:15 or noon.
davescar30@gmail.com
530-318-7878
Ride Date: 09/30/2017
Ride Title: Tahoe City to Cisco Grove
Depart Time: 8:00/ 9:15 ish
Meeting Place: Changing to the 30th due to wet roads and possible snow on the sides of the road. Ready to ride from Tahoe City Parking lot by transit center at 8:00 Outlet stores/Paco's Bike shop parking lot at nine fifteenish.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70/50
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Out over Old Donnor Pass Rd.(Sugar Bowl) and down to Cisco Grove Store and back.
Ride Date: 09/29/2017
Ride Title: South Shore Blood Drive
Depart Time: 12:00-5:00
Meeting Place: City of South Lake Tahoe Rec Center on Rufus Allen Blvd.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
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Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: From twelve to five on Friday there will be a blood drive at South Shore.
Ride Date: 09/24/2017
Ride Title: Highway Clean-up
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Tammy DeGiovanni (775-901-1652)
Email: ttdeg@frontier.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Quick highway clean-up, coffee and snacks, then we can mountain bike after. I know orinally I said road ride, but the dirt should be great so let's mix it up. We can ride off Luther Pass to Scott's Lake and continue down Christmas Valley. If you still want to road ride bring your road bike.
Ride Date: 09/17/2017
Ride Title: Eddible Peddle
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Description: The annual Edible Pedal will be occurring on September 17th this year. Options from 10 Miles to 150K. Starts at Bowers Mansion.
Ride Date: 09/16/2017
Ride Title: Pack Saddle Pass
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: RSVP for starting place. We will be having a post ride bbq so ride start has been changed to a club members home. Address will be sent to you once you RSVP.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70 ish
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Up over Echo Summit on Johnson Pass then sshort stretch on 50 to Strawberry. Then forest service roads to Mormon Immigrant and highway 88. Back over Old Luther and Luther Pass.
RSVP to Davescar30@gmail for start/Finish. Need to know if you are just riding or going to hang around for the bbq.
Ride Date: 09/16/2017
Ride Title: RSVP FOR PACK SADDLE
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: PLEASE RSVP BY THURSDAY NIGHT SO CAN PLAN FOOD FOR BBQ. WILL SEND START LOCATION ONCE RSVP RECIEVED.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70 ish
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: SEE ROUTES ON HOME PAGE FOR DISCRIPTION. YOU NEED TO RSVP FOR START LOCATION BY THURSDAY NIGHT TO GET START/FINISH AND BBQ LOCATION. WILL HAVE CHICKEN BBQ AFTERWARDS
Ride Date: 09/15/2017
Ride Title: Silver State 508
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Description: LOOKING TO CREATE RELAY TEAM FOR THE EVENT. WILL CONSIDER TWO PERSON [2 Male OR 1 Male/1 Female] OR FOUR PERSON [4 Male or 2 Male/2 Female. For the 2 person team will need 2 support crew. If interested please call me at 775 250-6615. The website for the event is http://www.the508.com/entry/index.html This is a great local event and a ton of fun.
Ride Date: 09/15/2017
Ride Title: Silver State 508
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Description: LOOKING TO CREATE RELAY TEAM FOR THE EVENT. WILL CONSIDER TWO PERSON [2 Male OR 1 Male/1 Female] OR FOUR PERSON [4 Male or 2 Male/2 Female. For the 2 person team will need 2 support crew. If interested please call me at 775 250-6615. The website for the event is http://www.the508.com/entry/index.html This is a great local event and a ton of fun.
Ride Date: 09/15/2017
Ride Title: Silver State 508
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Description: LOOKING TO CREATE RELAY TEAM FOR THE EVENT. WILL CONSIDER TWO PERSON [2 Male OR 1 Male/1 Female] OR FOUR PERSON [4 Male or 2 Male/2 Female. For the 2 person team will need 2 support crew. If interested please call me at 775 250-6615. The website for the event is http://www.the508.com/entry/index.html This is a great local event and a ton of fun.
Ride Date: 09/10/2017
Ride Title: Tour de Tahoe
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Description: Tour de Tahoe is a fully supported ride around the Lake starting and finishing at the Hard Rock Casino. Go to Bikethewest.com for details.
Ride Date: 09/09/2017
Ride Title: Bodie via the Road Less Travelled
Depart Time: 9:15am
Meeting Place: Gardnerville Starbucks to carpool at 7:45am. Ride start location is just off of NV Highway 338 on NF-028. NF-028 is the dirt road that goes from the Sweetwater Pass area to Hawthorne. Be ready to roll at 9:15am.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 65
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a tough ride on gravel and jeep roads, with roughly 4000 feet of climbing, suitable for a gravel bike with 40mm tires or a mountain bike. The ride starts along the East Walker River on NF-028, which is the gravel road that heads towards Hawthorne. We will take a very scenic dirt road up to Bode, and return on the Bodie-Masonic dirt road, with views of Potato Peak a possibility. Please let me know if you plan on riding. This is an AACC weekend ride, so snacks and drinks afterwards.
Ride Date: 09/09/2017
Ride Title: Suicide Awareness Ride
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Description: 15 mile ride from Heritage Park in Gardnerville at 9am.The cost is $20 and includes a t shirt and meal. For more info or to register go to spnawareness.org.
This event is to raise awareness of and help prevent suicides.
Ride Date: 09/09/2017
Ride Title: Suicide Awareness Ride
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Description: 15 mile ride from Heritage Park in Gardnerville at 9am.The cost is $20 and includes a t shirt and meal. For more info or to register go to spnawareness.org.
This event is to raise awareness of and help prevent suicides.
Ride Date: 09/09/2017
Ride Title: Suicide Awareness Ride
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Description: 15 mile ride from Heritage Park in Gardnerville at 9am.The cost is $20 and includes a t shirt and meal. For more info or to register go to spnawareness.org.
This event is to raise awareness of and help prevent suicides.
Ride Date: 09/09/2017
Ride Title: Suicide Awareness Ride
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Description: 15 mile ride from Heritage Park in Gardnerville at 9am.The cost is $20 and includes a t shirt and meal. For more info or to register go to spnawareness.org.
This event is to raise awareness of and help prevent suicides.
Ride Date: 08/26/2017
Ride Title: Lake Alpine
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: County Office parking lot behind the General Store in Markleeville.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70 ish
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Ride out over Ebbetts and Pacific Grade to Lake Alpine and back. Bring money for store at Lake Alpine.
Ride Date: 08/26/2017
Ride Title: Blue Zone Sports Casual Ride
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Blue Zone Sports next to Trader Joes in the Walmart shopping center.
Ride Leader: Brent Springbett (844-786-6486)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: These will be casual meet and decide rides in the Carson Valley.
note: ignore my email address above, I had to use it to post the ride. Shops web site it at bluezonesports.com
Ride Date: 08/19/2017
Ride Title: Gold Lakes Weekend
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: We are camping at Lake Davis and will leave there so as to meet at the common green in the middle of Graegle at nine on Saturday.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday we will ride the Gold Lakes Loop from Graegle. Bring money for the store part way into the ride. After that ride we will decide on a mountain bike ride for Sunday.
Ride Date: 08/13/2017
Ride Title: Lake Tahoe
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride around the Lake. There will be a bbq afterwards with stuff provided by the club. I have beef and veggie burgers plus hot dogs that I want out of my freezer. So work up an appetite on the ride. Previously was listed as a bring your own bbq, as stated above you do not need to bring stuff.
Ride Date: 08/12/2017
Ride Title: Project HERO/GE Ride
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Bently Science Park
Minden, Nevada 89423
Ride Leader: April Wolfe (7752238736)
Email: wolfea@reno.gov
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 5-41miles
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Project HERO sponsor GE and Alta Alpina Cycling Club will be co-hosting a family friendly ride and celebration for Minden GE employees, Alta Alpina Club members, Project HERO Veteran riders, and local community members/supporters!
For more details or to RSVP visit - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ProjectHEROCityofReno/
All rides will start and end at the Bently Science Park in Minden, NV with a variety of distances available.
Following the ride, local food trucks will be available for lunch as well as family games and activities! Come support this great Veterans Cycling Program!
Ride Date: 08/06/2017
Ride Title: Spooner-Kingsbury Loop
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949-510-6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride up Clear Creek Road to Hiway 50, climb up to Spooner, to Kingsbury and back up and over to the Carson Valley. Lots of climbing and beautiful views.
Ride Date: 07/29/2017
Ride Title: Mormon Emigrant Loop
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Carpool from Old Meyers Grade in South Lake, or the south end of Douglas High parking lot in Minden, at 8am, and Burnside Lake parking lot in Hope Valley at 8:30. Ride Start Location: The Mormon Emigrant rest area parking off Mormon Emigrant Trail near the intersection with CA88. This is a map to the start from Minden: < https://goo.gl/maps/QEm4ugjkYzS2>. And this is a detailed map to get you to the parking lot: http://www.altaalpina.org/challenge/images/MormonEmigrantSnoPark.png .
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: [Note that date was updated since original post] This is a scenic loop with about 7000 ft of climbing, mainly through remote, narrow, shady, and poorly marked forest service roads. There’s a campground half-way that should have water, but please bring plenty of food and water and a bike that’s in good working order, as there are no other services along the way. The first half is a rolling descent, the 2nd half is a rolling climb, so pace yourself accordingly. There’s one section of dirt road/broken pavement for a couple miles, so I'd recommend 25 or 28 mm tires. The roads really are not marked, so it’s important on this ride that we regroup and wait for everyone fairly regularly. This is a club weekend ride, so there will be snacks and ice cold drinks afterwards.
Ride Date: 07/23/2017
Ride Title: Highway Cleanup
Depart Time: 7:30
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Tammy DeGiovanni (775-901-1652)
Email: Ttdeg@frontier.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: We\'ll meet for coffee and snacks, pick up trash. Afterwards I would like to ride up Ebbett\'s.
Ride Date: 07/22/2017
Ride Title: Hwy 580 Opening Celebration
Depart Time: 900am
Meeting Place: Event attendees simply turn south onto the new freeway from southbound I-580 or Fairview Drive and follow event signs to the parking area located on the future freeway.
Ride Leader: Chris Rhiner (7757906373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: After riding the new freeway portion lets add Clearcreek as an out and back if a longer ride is desired.
Ride Date: 07/16/2017
Ride Title: Sonora Pass
Depart Time: 9:15 am
Meeting Place: Meet to carpool from the Gardnerville Grocery Outlet parking lot at 7:45. Head south. On US395 at CA108, east side of 395, there is a god foresaken Caltrans station; meet there at 9am: park off the highway if possible, at the entrance to the CalTrans station, just outside the gate. Let's roll at 9:15.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: [Details haven't changed from original post, just updated to post to Weekend Ride calendar] This ride has spectacular scenery and about 7,100 feet of climbing, some of it quite steep. Ride CA108 from US35, up and over Sonora Pass at 9600 ft elevation, down to Dardanelles Resort at about 5000 feet, and return. Dardanelles Resort has a convenience store for Gatorade and Fritos and running water. Bring a bike with good brakes, low gears and plenty of water. Note that riding from the meeting place to the top of Sonora and turning around, roughly 25 miles total, is a very respectable, tough, steep ride, so consider joining us for an east-side-only ride if the whole thing sounds like too much. Last year about half the group turned around at the top, ideally that would happen again so everyone’s got someone to ride back with.
We'll have cold drinks and snacks at the end. The group usually stops at Walker Burger on the way back home.
To see the profile of the ride, here’s the metric-century version: <http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4991263>
Ride Date: 07/09/2017
Ride Title: Diamond Valley from Genoa
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: City park in Genoa. Go towards the mountains at the four way stop and it is on your left.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride out Foothill to Diamond Valley and do a loop. If want shorter route, turn around at 88.
Ride Date: 07/08/2017
Ride Title: Flume Trail
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Spooner Lake State Park - Take Hwy 28 North from Hwy 50 less than a mile and turn right into the State Park. Pay parking fee or $2 bike-in fee, and continue to bear left to go into the lower parking lot. We will meet ready to roll at 9:00am near the split to the left in the parking lot. Contact me if you want to carpool from the Carson side.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 21
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Come for the views, stay because mountain biking is so much fun. Incredible views of Tahoe guaranteed, from 1000 feet up. To get to the Flume, there's about 1000 feet of climbing on dirt road. The Flume Trail itself is pretty easy, as long as you don't mind steep drop-offs to one side. You can choose to just do an out-n-back on the Flume, but the whole ride will also make a big loop around Marlette Lake - which trails we ride will depend on the the preference of the group, and there will be singletrack. This is an AACC weekend ride so drinks and snacks will be provided at the end.
Ride Date: 07/02/2017
Ride Title: Blue Lakes out and back/bbq
Depart Time: various
Meeting Place: 9:00 2963 Oakland Avenue SLT 70 miles 9:45 bottom of Old Myers Grade and South Upper Truckee 50 miles 11:30ish bottom of Blue Lakes Rd 24 miles
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 24,50,70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Still have left over burgers and veggie burgers so there will be a bbq afterwards. Head out to bottom of Old Myers Grade and pick up people then over Luther to Blue Lakes Rd and back. We will see if we can get all the way to Blue Lakes.
Ride Date: 07/02/2017
Ride Title: No water on Blue Lakes
Depart Time: various
Meeting Place: See original post for info
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: various
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: As of last week there is no water available on Blue Lakes Rd. So if riding with us Sunday bring plenty of liquids.
Ride Date: 06/27/2017
Ride Title: The Bench
Depart Time: 6pm
Meeting Place: Trail head at the northern end of North Benjamin
Ride Leader: Nigel Leigh (775 292 9201)
Email: nigel.leigh.nz@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: up to 14mi
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Challenging out-and-return mountain bike ride. All abilities welcome, just get as far as you can, and turn around by 7:30pm.
Can you get all the way to the Bench now? Yes! Two of us rode there yesterday. Yip, a few snow berms. But will be a challenge to all the way there and back by beer o'clock.
After-match refreshments are at the Fox & Hound, on Tramway.
Ride Date: 06/25/2017
Ride Title: Virginia City via Geiger
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Savemart on Carson street in north Carson City.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949.510.6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Big long ride happening the day before so maybe we don't need to do another one. Let's just go around Washoe lake at an easy pace. Drinks and goodies at the end.
Ride Date: 06/24/2017
Ride Title: Ride The Open Passes Part 1 - Morning Passes
Depart Time: 8:00am
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Michael Bayer (877-845-2453)
Email: challenge@altaalpina.org
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a club weekend ride in place of the cancelled Alta Alpina Challenge for club members and guests joining us for the first time. (New members can join the club at the start.)
After some announcements at the start, we’ll ride from Turtle Rock Park to the top of Luther Pass, the top of Carson Pass, and to the closed gate on Blue Lakes Road, before returning to Turtle Rock Park. Ride leader will stop for optional regroups at each intersection and turn-around. Slower riders have the option to skip passes or turn-around when the group passes in the opposite direction. Really fast and ambitious riders can optionally start early and ride Kingsbury before joining the group.
There will be snacks and drinks back at Turtle Rock Park but there won't be any SAG or other support on the route so everyone should carry food and water. The weather forecast looks good but carry a jacket just in case.
Ride Date: 06/24/2017
Ride Title: Ride The Open Passes Part 2 - Afternoon Passes
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Michael Bayer (877-845-2453)
Email: challenge@altaalpina.org
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a club weekend ride in place of the cancelled Alta Alpina Challenge for club members and guests joining us for the first time. (New members can join the club at the start.)
After some announcements at the start, we’ll ride from Turtle Rock Park to the top of Monitor Pass, down to Hwy 395 (Topaz turn around), back to the top of Monitor and then return to Turtle Rock Park. Ride leader will stop for optional regroups at each intersection and turn-around. Slower riders have the option to skip passes or turn-around when the group passes in the opposite direction.
There will be snacks and drinks back at Turtle Rock Park but there won't be any SAG or other support on the route so everyone should carry food and water. The weather forecast looks good but carry a jacket just in case.
Ride Date: 06/17/2017
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Luther
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 62
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: [Ride updated to correct mileage]
We'll ride up Kingsbury to Lake Tahoe, to Pioneer Trail to old South Upper Truckee Road, and over Luther Pass, down Woodfords Canyon and back along Foothill to the start, for about 4800 feet of climbing. Or just join us for the Kingsbury portion if you want. This is a club weekend ride, so we'll have drinks and snacks afterwards.
Ride Date: 06/12/2017
Ride Title: Eagle ridge training
Depart Time: 530
Meeting Place: South end of Bently parking lot at 530 or 615 at eagle ridge
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: Alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: I will be coaching high speed cornering and some climbing on the race course for this week. If you want to corner faster and safer, welcome mat is ipen. This is a junior ride but own to all who want to cone.
Ride Date: 06/10/2017
Ride Title: South Tahoe Cruiser
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe, Ca
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25-30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: For those of you not up to Riding Tahoe tomorrow this is a shorter and more casual ride. Meet at my house and we will bbq leftovers from the Spring Rides afterwards. Will head out Pioneer Trail and through Christmas Valley and back. Please let me know if you are coming so I know how much stuff to defrost. Thanks Dave
Ride Date: 06/04/2017
Ride Title: Sierra Canyon Trail Day
Depart Time: 8am
Meeting Place: Eagle Ridge Trail Head
Ride Leader: Jeremy Vlcan (775-790-6373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage:
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: everyone!
Next Sunday, we will have two projects on the Sierra Canyon Trail in preparation for the Genoa Peak Madathon Run!
One project will repair a wooden causeway damaged by heavy spring flows. This is about an 8-mile round-trip walk from Eagle Ridge TH. Two pictures from 2012 and two from last month are attached for comparison.
The second project will continue further up clearing the trail of rocks, branches, cones and a couple fallen trees all the way up to near the top. This is anywhere from a 10-19 mile round-trip walk from the trailhead, your choice.
Meet at the Eagle Ridge TH at 8am on Sunday, June 4th. Bring plenty of food. Water bottles can be filled at the Sierra Canyon Spring not far below the causeway project. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirt, hiking shoes, sunglasses and sun protection. Tools and hard hats are provided.
Please let me know if you plan to attend and which project you'd like to help with!
Jeremy Vlcan
Trail Operations
www.carsonvalleytrails.org
Ride Date: 06/04/2017
Ride Title: America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Depart Time:
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Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: The 72-mile America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride circumnavigates the highways clockwise around Lake Tahoe in both Nevada and California. It includes a challenging 800 foot climb to a rest stop overlooking Emerald Bay and a 1,000 foot climb to Spooner Junction.
Rest stops with a great selection of food and beverages are offered overlooking Emerald Bay, West Shore-Tahoe City, in Truckee (for Century riders), Kings Beach (Lunch), and Water Stop at Half Spooner and at Spooner Junction.
Ride Date: 06/03/2017
Ride Title: Mt Rose Highway
Depart Time: 9 am
Meeting Place: The Raley’s parking lot off of Mt Rose at Wedge Parkway in Reno. Park or meet equidistant to the McDonalds and the Starbucks.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50 max
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride the Mt Rose Highway, to summit at 8900 feet. If we’re all feeling good, we’ll probably go down to Incline Village and climb back up again along Country Club Drive. This is an out-and-back, so ride as much or as little with us as you want. This is a short notice AACC weekend ride, so there will be drinks and snacks afterwards.
Ride Date: 06/03/2017
Ride Title: Pineduro
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Pinenuts at The Tree on Pinenut rd #2 in Gville
Ride Leader: Todd DeGiovanni (775-790-3055)
Email: Ttdeg@frontier.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 23
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Intro to Enduro
~23 mi, ~2500' of climbing, 3-4 hrs
See "Pineduro" posted in "Rideboard Archives" May 20th for more details
Ride Date: 05/31/2017
Ride Title: Carpool to 50 Lake Tahoe Corridor Safety Improvements,
Depart Time: 4pm
Meeting Place: Meet at bottom of Kingsbury (Valley side) to carpool. Look for dark green Denali GMC. I can see 5 and a couple bikes on way home.
Ride Leader: Christine Rhiner (775-790-6373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Just wanted to insure that all members of Alta Alpina are aware that a public bycicle meeting is going to be occurring at Zephyr Cove Elementary School tomorrow May 31 from 4pm to 7pm. This is regarding a narrow corridor of hwy 50 that is in jeopardy of excluding bike traffic. Formal presentation is at 530pm. If you would like to ride your bicycle i will happily transport you back to the valley or your home. Within reason as i live out in Fish Springs area.
Ride Date: 05/28/2017
Ride Title: Writst bands Waivers
Depart Time: various
Meeting Place: Same as last year, if you need the address contact me.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: various
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Remember you must come to the start/finish to sign a waiver and pick up a wrist band, or services will not be supplied at the rest stops.
Ride Date: 05/28/2017
Ride Title: Spring Rides Start/Finish
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: If you are not sure of the Start/Finish location you need to contact me today!!!!! No cell service if you are lost tomorrow and trying to call me.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: For security reasons the address of the start finish is not being floated around the internet. Contact me today if you are unsure of the location. See you tomorrow.
Ride Date: 05/28/2017
Ride Title: Volunteers - Spring Century
Depart Time: various
Meeting Place: Start finish in Diamond Valley
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: I have rest stops covered. I need a couple of people with large vehicles on Saturday to help pick up supplies from the shed and food from Costco. Please contact me if you can help. Also need a few people to stick around after the ride and help take stuff back to storage shed.
Ride Date: 05/28/2017
Ride Title: RSVP Ray Rickard Spring Century
Depart Time: various
Meeting Place: Meeting place will be in Diamond Valley. Address will be provide once you rsvp. Please RSVP by Wednesday May 24th
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 11-109
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: 8:00 Century and Metric. 9:30 West side of Monitor out and back(55ish). 10:00 Out and back to bottom of Kingsbury(25ish). 1:00 Diamond Valley Loop(12ish). Must be club member. Rsvp to springcentury@altaalpina.org. I need the route you are riding and choice of beef, turkey, or veggie burger along with your name in the rsvp. I will hang back for the two shorter rides, so no-one will have to ride alone.
Ride Date: 05/21/2017
Ride Title: Highway Clean up
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Tammy DeGiovanni (775-901-1652)
Email: ttdeg@frontier.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Meet at Turtle Rock Park for coffee and treats. Wear long pants and long sleeved shirts for trash pick up. Afterwards we can go for a road ride, maybe up Ebbett's.
Ride Date: 05/21/2017
Ride Title: HIghway Clean Up
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: Meet at Turtle Rock Park in long sleeve and long pants(Caltran requirement) We'll clean the highway.
Ride Leader: Tammy DeGiovanni ( 775-901-1652)
Email: Ttdeg@frontier.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Coffee, juice (for Dave), yummy treats, then we'll clean up our section of highway. Afterwards we'll go for a bike ride, maybe we can ride up Ebbett's.
Ride Date: 05/20/2017
Ride Title: Pineduro: Interested in enduro format/ride?
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: The Tree on Pinenut road #2
Gville
Ride Leader: Todd DeGiovanni (7757903055)
Email: Ttdeg@frontier.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 23 mi
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description:
I have put together 4-6 enduro stages in the Pinenuts...23 mi with ~2500' of climbing.
For those unfamiliar with enduro format:
"Race the descents, chill the climbs"
Stages are mostly descending, fast, timed, last from 2-8 minutes for most riders depending on length of stage, 0.5 mi to 1.5 mi.
Transitions are mostly climbing leisurely/mellow/conversation pace, not timed, take you to the beginning/top of the next stage.
Very informal, bring garmin/smart phone. All stages/segments now on Strava. Come and see how you manage on "Hank the Angry Dwarf", "Crazy Alice", "Bobos Toupee" and more.
Total ride time for all 6 stages and transitions 3-4 hrs. ~23 mi
Total combined race time for all 6 stages 25-35 min. ~7 mi
Lots of opprtunity to bail back to the "Tree" if you want to do shorter ride/less stages.
If interest looks good, will consider more official "Pineduro" with more official timing (pending volunteer and Alta Alpina participation).
Hope to see ya there. Happy Trails
Ride Date: 05/14/2017
Ride Title: Ash Canyon Loop
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: N Ormsby and King Street, Carson City, by Carson Middle School
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This loop will be mostly singletrack, and mostly really nice singletrack, though there are some dirt roads and a little pavement at the start and the end. About 1600 ft of climbing. The trails are in excellent condition right now.
Ride Date: 05/13/2017
Ride Title: Genoa to 88 and back
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Genoa City Park. At the four way stop sign go towards the mountains and it is on your left.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: For those of you not up to Virginia City, this is a much easier alternative. Out Foothill, right at the Cotton Woods and on to 88, then back.
Ride Date: 05/13/2017
Ride Title: Carson-Virgina City
Depart Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Place: Governor's Fields, Carson City NV, at Roop and Evalyn
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ((530) 307-1168 ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 63.3
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's ride up to Virginia City via Six Mile Canyon - bring your low gears! You can bail if you want at Virgina City by heading back to Carson City then, but the official ride will also do the Geiger/Lousetown loop, for a total of 4600 feet of climbing. This is an AACC weekend ride, so there will be snacks and drinks at the end.
Here's a link to the route. Please appreciate how long it took to create this. :^ ).
<https://goo.gl/maps/sVnJifuGDmy>
Ride Date: 05/12/2017
Ride Title: Amgen Women’s Race
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Ride Leader: ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
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Description: The AMGEN Women’s Tour of California is coming through Tahoe and Carson Valley, and needs volunteers for Stage 2 of the race. Course marshals areneeded at designated areas along the race course: South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, Carson Valley, Kingsbury Grade and Stateline. Time commitment is 4 hours. Course marshals will assist in keeping the course safe and providing information to the public, and all volunteers receive a souvenir ball cap and t-shirt.
Register online at amgentourofcalifornia.com/volunteer
More information:
www.altaalpina.org/attachments/AmgenVolunteerFlyer2017.pdf
Ride Date: 04/30/2017
Ride Title: Diamond Valley from Kingsbury
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Genoa Cowboy Festival is this weekend, so ride start is being moved to the bottom of Kingsbury and Foothill.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride out Foothill etc. to 88 and then cross over and do the Diamond Valley loop. If you want a shorter ride can turn around at the Cotton Woods or at 88.
Ride Date: 04/23/2017
Ride Title: Virginia City
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Start at Save Mart in North Carson.
We ride to Virginia City by way of Washoe Valley and Gieger Grade.Â
It's an out and back so we stay off Hwy 50.
Extra miles if you go down and back up the Truck Route and catch us on the way back
Ride Leader: Todd Conover ( 949.510.6450)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 63
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Spring is here time to get back in the saddle.
We'll ride down the road and smell the cattle.
From Carson to Virginia, both are cities.
It might be cold, so bring your mitties.
There and back again, Hobbit like.
All the way on our trusty bikes.Â
We'll go by Washoe twice  this day, it'll be nifty.
That way we stay off 50; it ain't pretty.
Nothin to prove? I have my doubts.Â
Extra credit for the truck route.
Nine o'clock start at the Save Mart
Don't be late, cuz we won't wait
Ride Date: 04/23/2017
Ride Title: Washoe Lake Loop
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Meet at Savemart on N. Carson Street and College Parkway.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: For those sane enough, and not in shape enough to do Tod's Virginia City ride this is for you. Up and over the hill and around Washoe Lake. We will ride with Tod's group until they head up toward Virginia City.
Ride Date: 04/19/2017
Ride Title: Beginner/Easy Ride
Depart Time: 11:00 am
Meeting Place: Meet at the intersection of Fairview Ln. and Fredicksburg Rd. where the trees are.
Ride Leader: Bill & Julie Mobley (775 315 3751)
Email: teacherr2@charter.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be an easy paced ride and great for beginners as Julie and I claim to be the worlds slowest tandem team. We will start at the trees then ride to the highway and turn toward Woodfords. We will take River Rd. to Woodfords and return via Diamond Valley and Foothill Rd.
Ride Date: 04/16/2017
Ride Title: Big Tree to Markleeville
Depart Time: 1pm
Meeting Place: At the intersections of Fairview and Fredricksberg in the south end of the Carson Valley. Park at the big trees.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride out to Markeleeville and out to the road closure at Hiways 4 and 89. Maybe up to Grovers Hot Springs, and come back via Diamond Valley. I plan on being tired from skiing in the morning.
Ride Date: 04/15/2017
Ride Title: Sierra Century 69er Challenge
Depart Time: 800
Meeting Place: Meet at registration 800am if you think you are about mine and Beckys pace. We are D level riders. I put medium pace but many of you might call it slow!
Ride Leader: Chris Rhiner (775-790-6373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 69
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: The new 69 mile course has the infamous Slug Gulch climb earlier in the ride. The traditional climb is at mile 70 in the heat. This is a great early season ride to get ready for the Alta Alpina Challenge in June.
Ride Date: 04/09/2017
Ride Title: Celebration of Life for Tim Rowe
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage:
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: On February 7th the club lost a long time club member, board member, past president and dear friend, Tim Rowe. There will be a Celebration of Life in Tim Rowe’s honor on Sunday April 9th starting at 1pm in the theater at the Carson City Community Center (851 E William St, Carson City, NV 89701).
All are welcome to attend.
We’re looking for someone who could videotape the service for his family, plus we could use a few more hands to help set up a couple hours ahead of time. If you can help with either, please contact Jennie Hamiter at jenniehamiter@mac.com.
Ride Date: 03/18/2017
Ride Title: Genoa and go
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: City Park in Genoa, up towards the mountains at the four way stop. Mormon Station state park does not like us parking there.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40-55
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Out Foothill etc. to Diamond Valley. Maybe also to Markleeville.
Ride Date: 03/11/2017
Ride Title: First ride of the year, cruiser
Depart Time: 1:00
Meeting Place: City Park in Genoa. At the four way stop in Genoa go towards the mountains and it is on the left.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Have not been on the bike since November, so this will be a casual ride. Head out Foothill, then take a right at the Cotton Woods and head to junction with 88 and then turn around and back track. Yes I know that it a run on sentence, but live with it.
Ride Date: 11/06/2016
Ride Title: Sunrise Pass Reprise
Depart Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Place: Douglas High School in Minden, south end of the parking lot.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 60 max
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a mixed terrain route, with the best bits being on dirt roads through the Pinenuts. We'll go out Sunrise Pass Road then up to Carson and loop back to Minden, but the exact route will be determined the morning of, depending on who shows up and what we feel like doing. There's a non-zero chance we'll take some wrong turns. Recommended bicycle would be a cyclocross-type bike with at least 32mm tires - mine will be 40 mm. This ride is pretty remote, so please be self sufficient - it's a long way between Quicky Marts. Please let me know if you'll be joining us.
Ride Date: 11/05/2016
Ride Title: Bishop Weekend
Depart Time: See Below
Meeting Place: Planning to do 168 out of Big Pine on Saturday and Old 395 from Round Valley to Mosquito Flats on Sunday. Both are wonderful. Weather looking good. Accommodations, routes, and start times negotiable (hey, it's not always just about me). Call, or write, to make plans.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949.510.6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description:
Roses are red, the desert is tan.
Let's go to Bishop, cuz we can.
We'll ride in the wind.
We'll ride some hills.
Our butts will get sore.
We'll take some pills.
There are always more passes to climb,
I'm getting old and running out of time.
Ride Date: 11/01/2016
Ride Title: Carpool to Club Party
Depart Time: 5:15pm
Meeting Place: Douglas High Parking Lot
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 15
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: If you want to carpool to the club party from Carson Valley Tuesday night, please contact me. I can meet you at Douglas High or at the bottom of Kingsbury.
Ride Date: 11/01/2016
Ride Title: Guest Speaker for Annual Meeting
Depart Time: 6:00
Meeting Place: Tahoe Ridge
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (7757829652)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 6000
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: There are little details for the speaker tonight, so if you RSVP'd and are wavering, our speaker is Jamie Bianchini who rode his bike around the world and wrote a book. http://abicyclebuiltfortwobillion.com/
He will talking about his adventures: Over 1,000 strangers accepted Jamie Bianchini’s invitation to ride on the world’s first open-invitation, intercultural expedition around the world. His epic 8-year, 80-country journey will soon be shared in his book “A Bicycle Built for Two Billion”.
Ride Date: 10/29/2016
Ride Title: Monitor Pass
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Markleeville behind the market.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949.510.6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: I remember you in warmer times, challenging but benign.
Less favored than your neighbor, still I liked you fine.
We met near the top, you smile.
Revived, I struggled on, a while.
In the distance, away you go.
Just persistence, I am too slow.
Cold, I reach within to gain what might have been.
Old, I try again to see if I can win.
Ride Date: 10/23/2016
Ride Title: Highway Cleanup
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Tammy DeGiovanni (775-901-1652)
Email: Ttdeg@frontier.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Join us for coffee and snacks, trash pick up, then a bike ride up Ebbett's. Last month we had a great turnout and ride. Let's do it again.
Ride Date: 10/22/2016
Ride Title: Tod's Folly (Sonora Pass)
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: 395 & 108. Leaving Carson City @ 8:00; Start riding @ 9:30 e-mail, or call, or text, if you want to car pool.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949-510-6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: I wanna ride my bike, let’s go.
It’s rainy and cold; mom says “No!”
I wanna ride my bike; this won’t keep.
The puddles are deep, there might be sleet.
I wanna ride my bike, you always say “No.”
You can’t go because I know it will snow.
I wanna ride my bike, it’s OK you can trust.
Oh go if you must, you’ve made such a fuss.
Yippee, we can go. We don’t care about snow.
Rain and sleet is as good as heat.
We’ll peddle through puddles, through cold, wind, and rain.
Cuz that’s what we do, it’s only a game.
Ride Date: 10/08/2016
Ride Title: Wellington to Bridgeport and back
Depart Time: 8:30/9:30
Meeting Place: 8:30 at Lampe Park.
9:30 at Casino in Wellington. Park on outer edge of lot
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 80ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Ride out over Sweetwater Summit to Bridgeport and Back
My car will be parked at the top as a rest stop.
Pizza and beer afterwards.
Ride Date: 10/07/2016
Ride Title: RSVP for Fall Ride
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: If you are planning on riding Saturday's Sweetwater Ride please RSVP to me by Friday night. Davescar30@gmail.com
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: na
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Saturdays Wellington to Bridgeport and back ride will feature a rest stop at the top of Sweetwater Pass. Please rsvp to davescar30@gmail.com if you are planning to ride. This will allow us to sufficiently stock the rest stop. If you wake up Saturday and decide to ride you are still welcome we will overstock everything a bit.
Ride Date: 10/01/2016
Ride Title: Lemond Loop
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Governor's Park in Carson City. Just east of DMV.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949-510-6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 80
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Up 50 to Spooner. Then north along the lake to Incline Village. Up to Mt Rose. Down to south Reno. (You can bail out there and go down old 395 back to Carson City.) Up Geiger Grade to Virginia City. Down the Truck Route to 50 and fight the headwind back to Carson City. Approximately 9,000 ft in three major climbs. Ride pace says Medium, because "Slow" is not an option. "Easy" just doesn't give an accurate picture. I'll be riding really hard and going slow. Milkshakes for all if I make it to V.C.
Ride Date: 09/25/2016
Ride Title: Epic VI - Powerline/Cold Creek/Star Lake
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Meet at the Powerline Trailhead at the end of Saddle Rd in South Lake Tahoe (intersection near the top of Ski Run Blvd). Park where possible along Saddle Rd or side streets. Meet at the trailhead.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (4087818557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be the sixth ride (Epic VI) in the 7-part "Summer Epic MTB Series" set up to give AACC mountain bike riders of all skill levels and experience exposure to some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the South Lake Tahoe area. Come out and join the group!
The Powerline Trail is a very popular beginner-intermediate trail that weaves its way just South of Pioneer Trail and the South Lake Tahoe subdivisions. The Cold Creek trail leaves from Powerline and heads up to High Meadow where we'll pick up the trailhead up to Star Lake and return the same way. This is an out-and-back so riders may turn back at any time. Additionally, beginner riders who may want to add some additional miles beyond the Powerline/Cold Creek junction may take the High Meadow dirt road (instead of Cold Creek Trail) up to the Star Lake trailhead.
Weather conditions can change rapidly, especially this time of year, so riders should also bring a rain poncho or jacket.
Riders should be comfortable with some technical climbing and descending though the initial few miles along the Powerline Trail are relatively smooth. This will be an AACC weekend ride so drinks and snacks will be provided at the end. Rain and/or threatened thunderstorm activity will cancel the ride. Riders will gather at various points to wait for everyone to gather up before proceeding.
Ride Date: 09/24/2016
Ride Title: Blackwood Canyon/Barker Pass
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Start finish is moved to Mike Pate's house in Myers.
1127 Tomahawk Lane. Take lower Apache towards Myers Elementary School and then turn right on Tomahawk, fifth house on the left. Park in vacant lot next to his house.
Ride Leader: Mike Pate (530-545-3248)
Email: tahoered@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: BBQ items will be provided by the club after this ride. We still have beef and turkey burgers to use up.
Out through Emerald Bay and around the west shore to Blackwood Canyon. Up the road until it turns to dirt. Then return the way we came.
Ride Date: 09/18/2016
Ride Title: Blue Lakes out and back
Depart Time: 9:00 & 9:45
Meeting Place: This is no longer a bring your own BBQ, the club will supply burgers and hot dogs.
9:00 My house, 2963 Oakland Avenue S. Lake Tahoe
9:45ish South Upper Truckee and Old Meyers Grade
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70ish/50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is no longer a bring your own BBQ, the club will supply burgers and hot dogs. Through town and bike paths to Meyers, South Upper Truckee, through the campground,89/88, and Blue Lakes Rd. Back same with the following exceptions: the old road out of Hope Valley and Pioneer Trail.
Ride Date: 09/17/2016
Ride Title: East Walker River Gravel Ride
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Gardnerville Starbucks to carpool at 9:00. Estimating ride time from junction of 338 and FR-028 at 11:00. (The dirt road that goes from Sweetwater Pass area to Hawthorne)
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 80
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Please RSVP for this ride via email if you plan on attending. A mixed terrain ride along the East Walker River. The primary route is along FR-028 which is a gravel/dirt road that heads towards Hawthorne. We will take the road over Lucky Boy Pass to Hawthorne and return in an out-and-back ride. Recommend 34c tires or larger.
Ride Date: 09/17/2016
Ride Title: The Great Virginia City Figure Eight
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: SaveMart at north end of Carson City
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949-510-6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 90
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: From north Carson City we begin; up old 395 with the wind.
Lake Washoe, we pass by the east; in single file, fast like a beast.
Now Geiger Grade, Our first climb, the incline sublime.
Up over the top and back down to Virginia City, a town.
And now to the Truck Route, we begin our round-about.
East via 50, in a jiffy; but not the end, we start to climb again.
Six Mile Canyon is our foe, here we go.
A bit of a burn now. Watch the turns now.
The top is made, that's a yes. Down Geiger Grade, it's the best. Round the lake, on the west.
Now the wind is in our face; it's getting tough keep this pace.
With nothing to prove, I'll follow your groove.
Just get me back to where there are snacks.
Ride Date: 09/10/2016
Ride Title: Epic V - Caples Lake to Little Round Top/Strawberry Canyon
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Parking lot on left off Hwy 88 just before crossing the main Caples Lake Dam (~2 miles East of Kirkwood and ~4 miles West of Carson Pass)
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (4087818557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20-25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Modified the route a bit to stay at higher elevations due to dust and 4x4 traffic near Highway 50.
This will be the fifth ride (Epic V) in the 7-part "Summer Epic MTB Series" set up to give AACC mountain bike riders of all skill levels and experience exposure to some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the South Lake Tahoe area. Come out and join the group!
The Caples Lake (Schneider Camp) to Little Round Top and Strawberry Canyon ride is around a 20 mile route starting with a couple miles of fire road with beautiful views, an out-and-back up the trail to Little Round Top (also with spectacular views), and a loop along fire road and single track down into Strawberry Canyon and back. Some parts of the road and trail are rocky and may require some "hike-a-bike" but in general, the route is in decent condition and is a fun and beautiful ride. The ride is at high altitude and there will likely be no potable water available so riders are encouraged to bring plenty of water. Weather conditions can change rapidly, especially this time of year, so riders should also bring a rain poncho or jacket.
Riders should be comfortable with some technical climbing and descending though the initial 2-3 miles of the road is relatively smooth for beginner riders too. Beginner riders can turn back if the route becomes too challenging or take their time and the others will wait. This will be an AACC weekend ride so drinks and snacks will be provided at the end. Rain and/or threatened thunderstorm activity will cancel the ride.
Ride Date: 09/10/2016
Ride Title: Mammoth Gran Fondo
Depart Time: 6:00 am
Meeting Place: Mammothgranfondo.com
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-3258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 102
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is the annual Mammoth fall century with a different name. It is a great ride with little traffic and 75% of the route closed to vehicles. I will be driving down on Friday afternoon and car camping, get up early the next morning to ride, then drive home. Let me know if you are going or wanting to carpool down. Robert 775-720-3258
Ride Date: 09/10/2016
Ride Title: Ride for Hope-Andy's Ride
Depart Time:
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Ride Leader: ()
Email: trowebikes@aol.com
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Description: 15 mile ride for Douglas Suicide Prevention. This ride is in memory of a former AACC member Andy Getas, a local dentist and rider. Start location Heritage Park in Gardnerville. Registration starts at 8am. Ride starts at 9:30. Cost is $20 and t-shirt included. BBQ available afterward for $5. This ride organized by Ron Sanchez and Tim Rowe.
Ride Date: 09/08/2016
Ride Title: Kingsbury Singletrack
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: Tina Court and Tramway at the tippy top of Kingbury, ready to roll at 5:30pm
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15?
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: An out-and-back on the trails in the Daggett Pass trail system. From the top of Kingsbury, ride singletrack down to the Edgewood Creek section of the Rim Trail. Climb that, then descend Van Sickle. We’ll keep an eye on the amount of daylight we’ve got, and turn around to get back to the cars before dark. Most of the climbing is tough and technical. Most of the descending is fun and technical. The ride is 95% singletrack.
Ride Date: 09/03/2016
Ride Title: Summer MTB Epic IV - Faith Valley/Lost Lakes
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Parking lot at the South end of Faith Valley right off Blue Lakes Rd. Take Hwy 88 ~2.5 miles Southwest from Picketts Junction (intersection of Hwy 88 and 89 in Hope Valley) and take the Blue Lakes Rd. exit (left off 88). Take Blue Lakes Rd, approximately 5.2 miles and watch for the last parking lot on your right before proceeding uphill into Charity Valley.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be the fourth ride (Epic IV) in the 7-part "Summer Epic MTB Series" set up to give AACC mountain bike riders exposure to some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the South Lake Tahoe area. Come out and join the rides!
The Faith Valley/Lost Lakes network is a beautiful and remote (unimproved) mountain bike venue combining moderate climbing and descending, some technical areas (all walkable), and miles of single track with a bits of fire road hooking it all together. The ride includes a smooth initial single-track trail through the meadows and along the river in Faith Valley followed by several spur trail routes which are each 2-3 miles of "out-and-back". Depending upon who shows up, we may extend the ride to climb to Forestdale Divide and then over to Lost Lakes which will give participants an epic climb and beautiful vistas.
Riders should be intermediate-to-advanced and comfortable with some technical climbing and descending though the initial 2-3 miles is relatively flat for beginner riders too. Beginner riders can turn back as the trail becomes more challenging. Bring plenty of water, etc.
This will be an AACC weekend ride so drinks and snacks will be provided at the end. Rain and/or threatened thunderstorm activity will cancel the ride.
Ride Date: 09/01/2016
Ride Title: Kingsbury Singletrack
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: Tina Court and Tramway, at the top of Kingsbury.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride the singletrack around the top of Kingsbury. Some of the climbing is tough, some of it involves technical granite steps, but other parts are easy swooshy singletrack.
Ride Date: 08/27/2016
Ride Title: Markleeville to Lake Alpine
Depart Time: 9 am
Meeting Place: Meet in Markleeville, in the parking lot behind the General Store, ready to roll at 9 am.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This ride has beautiful scenery and beautiful mountain roads. Join us for riding up and over Ebbetts Pass, down to Hermit Valley, up Pacific Grade, past Mosquito Lake, and over the rollers to Lake Alpine, and back. We'll climb about 7000 feet, some of it steep. Food and water is available at Lake Alpine, but probably none along the way - carry plenty of each to make it there, a tough 32 mile ride. It's an out and back, so if you're looking for a shorter ride, you can turn around earlier if you want.
Ride Date: 08/22/2016
Ride Title: Last minute Clear Creek
Depart Time: 545pm
Meeting Place: Clear creek trail head on Jacks Valley road
Ride Leader: Christine Rhiner (7757906373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Ride till dark. Out and back. If you are fast you are welcome to do whole trail.
Ride Date: 08/21/2016
Ride Title: Summer MTB Epic III - Hope Valley - Round Lake
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Just a reminder that meeting departure time is ROLL time so please text (if service available) if you'd like me/group to wait for you if you can't make it ready to roll at the designated time. Thanks!
Meet at the small rest area about 1/4 mile West of Picketts Junction (intersection of Hwy 89 and 88) in Hope Valley. Parking is sometimes limited but other parking is available nearby.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be the third ride (Epic III) in the 7-part "Summer Epic MTB Series" set up to give AACC mountain bike riders exposure to some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the South Lake Tahoe area. Come out and join the rides!
Hope Valley to Round Lake is a beautiful mountain bike ride combining moderate climbing and descending, some technical areas (all walkable), and miles of smooth single track with a bit of fire road hooking it all together.. This ride will begin with a 3-mile climb through Hope Valley and up Old Luther Pass Hwy (recently cleared by Dave Scarborough and team!), across to Scott Lake, then down to Big Meadow and across and over the ridge to Round Lake.
Riders should be intermediate-to-advanced and comfortable with some technical climbing and descending though the initial 3 miles is a nice smooth climb for beginner riders too. This is an out-and-back ride so riders may turn back at any time. Bring plenty of water, etc.
This will be an AACC weekend ride so drinks and snacks will be provided at the end. Rain and/or threatened thunderstorm activity will cancel the ride.
Ride Date: 08/20/2016
Ride Title: Mormon Emigrant Loop
Depart Time: 9:30 am
Meeting Place: Carpool from Old Meyers Grade in South Lake, or the south end of Douglas High parking in Minden, at 8am, and Burnside Lake parking lot in Hope Valley at 8:30.
Ride Start Location: The Mormon Emigrant rest area parking off Mormon Emigrant Trail near the intersection with CA88. This is a map to the start from Minden: < https://goo.gl/maps/QEm4ugjkYzS2>. And this is a detailed map to get you to the parking lot: http://www.altaalpina.org/challenge/images/MormonEmigrantSnoPark.png .
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a 74 mile loop with lots of climbing and descending, mainly through remote, narrow, and shady forest service roads. There’s a campground half-way that should have water, but please carry plenty of food and water as there are no other services along the way. This is a club weekend ride, so there will be snack and cold drinks afterwards.
Ride Date: 08/13/2016
Ride Title: Panther Creek Exploratory Gravel
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Gardnerville Starbucks to carpool at 9:00. Estimating ride time from Panther Creek road on Hwy 88 of 11:00.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Gravel(Mixed Terrain)
Mileage: 60
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Please RSVP for this ride via email if you plan on attending.
A mixed terrain ride to the south of Hwy 88. Panther Creek road is a paved/gravel/dirt road that heads towards Salt Springs reservoir. We will take Panther Creek and Salt Springs Reservoir road towards the reservoir in an out-and-back ride.
Ride Date: 08/13/2016
Ride Title: Virginia City Loop
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Savemart at the corner of 395 (Carson st) and College Pkwy at the north end of Carson City.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949.510.6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 52
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Up old 395, past the east side of Washoe Lake, up Geiger Grade, through Virginia City, down the Truck Route, west on Hwy 50 to College Pkwy and Ice Cream. If your idea of fun is pointing and laughing at Tod, then this is could be your big day.
Ride Date: 08/10/2016
Ride Title: Jr/Sr High MTB Team Meeting
Depart Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Place: 1609 Olua St Minden
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Informational Meeting regarding Jr/Sr High Nevada MTB League. Forward to those interested.
Ride Date: 08/09/2016
Ride Title: Six Mile Sunset
Depart Time: 5:15
Meeting Place: Start at the corner of Alfonso Drive and Hwy 50 at 5:15 on Tuesday evening 8/9/16. Alfonso Drive is about 1,000 feet west of the intersection of 341 and 50 - its the Shell station.
Ride Leader: Tod Conover (949.510.6450)
Email: todconover@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: The ride is out 50 to Six Mile Canyon, through Virginia City and up to the top, then back down the truck route to 50. Time permitting, from the top, we head down the other side (Geiger Grade) a couple of miles to where it flattens out and then back to the top before heading down the truck route. Takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Ride Date: 08/07/2016
Ride Title: Summer MTB Epic II - Armstrong-to-Toads
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Meet at the Oneidas St. Parking lot at the base of Fountain Place Rd. in Meyers. Take Pioneer trail and turn S-W (right if coming from Meyers) onto Oneidas St. Follow it for about 1/2 mile and park in the dirt parking lot on the left just past the creek crossing.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20-25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This will be the second ride (Epic II) in the 7-part "Summer Epic MTB Series" set up to give AACC mountain bike riders exposure to some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the South Lake Tahoe area. Come out and join the rides!
Armstrong-to-Toads is a locals favorite which combines beautiful scenery with technically challenging terrain and long sustained climbs and descents. Riders should be comfortable with negotiating rocks, granite steps, roots and other technically challenging trail obstacles and bring plenty of water, etc.
The final route (including a possible initial loop through the Corral trail network prior to climbing the Armstrong Connector trail) will be determined depending upon who shows up.
This will be an AACC weekend ride so drinks and snacks will be provided at the end. Rain and/or threatened thunderstorm will cancel the ride.
Ride Date: 08/06/2016
Ride Title: Tahoe City to Cisco Grove
Depart Time: 9:00 & 10:15
Meeting Place: 9:00 at the parking area near the Transit Center in Tahoe City.
10:00 to 10:15 parking area at Paco's on Donner Pass Rd.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50ish and
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride from city to Truckee and pick up those who want a shorter ride in Truckee. Go around back side of Donner Lake and over the Summit on Highway 40 and then down to Cisco Grove. Come back the same way but stat on main road past Donner Lake. Store and restroom in Cisco Grove.
Ride Date: 07/31/2016
Ride Title: Ebbett's Pass
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park, wear work clothes as we are going to do the highway clean up first.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Cisco Grove weekend ride has been changed(due to music festival there) to helping with the highway clean up followed by riding up Ebbetts Pass. Last Wednesday there was no water at the campground so bring at least two large water bottles.
Ride Date: 07/31/2016
Ride Title: Highway Cleanup
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Tammy DeGiovanni (775-901-1652)
Email: Ttdeg@frontier.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Coffee, snacks, pick up trash and ride after. If at least 12 people show up it takes about 1 hour. Afterwards we can ride Ebbett's pass.
Ride Date: 07/30/2016
Ride Title: Kingsbury Time Trial
Depart Time: 7:30
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury to register. Estimating that we will begin registration at 7:30 and start riders around 8:00.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 8.4
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: A chance to ride up Kingsbury for time. The start will hopefully be early enough to avoid excess wind.
Ride Date: 07/30/2016
Ride Title: R2R/GE Family Ride and Celebration
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Bentley Science Park, 1751 Orbit Way, Minden, NV 89423
Ride Leader: April Wolfe (7752238736)
Email: wolfea@reno.gov
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 5-41miles
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: A variety of ride distances will be offered by Alta Alpina Cycling Club including a family friendly route. Join us for post-ride food trucks, family games and activities.
All rides will start and end at the Bently Science Park in Minden, NV with a variety of distances available.
Kids ride - Surrounding the park
12 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15106995
18.3 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15191775
29.8 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15191417
40.1 mile - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15103211
In October 2013, City of Reno became a Ride 2 Recovery Project HERO chapter, a groundbreaking Veterans Cycling program started in 2008. In addition, we will be joined by Alta Alpina Cycling Club and by the GE Veterans Network employees from Minden, NV. This is an exciting partnership that will combine the passion, commitment, and national reach of the GE Veterans Network with Ride 2 Recovery’s broad range of cycling-based programs to help raise awareness and bring healing for service members and veterans facing various health issues.
Event Flyer - http://www.altaalpina.org/R2R/FamilyRideJul30.pdf
Ride Date: 07/30/2016
Ride Title: King of the King
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury, Carson Valley side.
Ride Leader: Allen Biaggi (775 781-2112)
Email: jobspk@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 8 miles up
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Are you the King of Kingsbury? Come test yourself in the King of the King on Saturday, July 30. This will be a time trial to the top. Cash awards will be given for the top three riders in Juniors (under 18), Men's Open, Men's Masters (35+), Women's Open and Women's Masters (35+).
First rider is off at 8:00 am sharp. This is not a USA Cycling sanctioned ride so no license is required.
Ride Date: 07/30/2016
Ride Title: King of the King
Depart Time: 8:00 am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury, Carson Valley side.
Ride Leader: Allen Biaggi (775 781-2112)
Email: jobspk@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 8 miles up
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Who is the King of Kingsbury! Come find out in the King of the King on July 30. This is a time trial with the first rider off at 8:00 am (registration opens at 7:15 am). Cash prizes for Juniors (18 and under), Men's Open, Men's Masters (35+), Women's Open and Women's Masters (35+). This is not a USA Cycling sanctioned race so no license is required.
Ride Date: 07/24/2016
Ride Title: Flume Trail Reprise
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Spooner Lake State Park - Take Hwy 28 North from Hwy 50 less than a mile and turn right into the State Park. Pay $5 fee and continue to bear left to go into the lower parking lot. We will meet ready to roll at 9:00am near the split to the left in the parking lot.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: For those who want to ride both Sonora AND the Flume this weekend, or those who just can’t make the Saturday Flume ride, let's ride the Flume on Sunday. Same as Eric’s ride, we’ll at least do and out-and-back on the Flume, but if the group is up for it, we’ll do the new Snapdragon and Sunflower singletrack trails to make a loop.
Snacks and drinks provided afterward.
Ride Date: 07/23/2016
Ride Title: Sonora Pass
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Carpool from the Gardnerville Grocery Outlet parking lot a little before 8am. On US395 at CA108 is a god foresaken Caltrans station; meet there at 9am. If CalTrans station gate is closed, then park on the east side of the highway in front of the Cal Trans yard.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This ride has spectacular scenery and about 7,100 feet of climbing, some of it quite steep. Ride CA108 from US35, up and over Sonora Pass at 9600 ft elevation, down to Dardanelles Resort at about 5000 feet, and return. Dardanelles Resort has a convenience store for Gatorade and Fritos and running water. Bring a bike with good brakes and plenty of water. We'll have cold drinks and snacks at the end. Note that riding from the meeting place to the top of Sonora and turning around, roughly 25 miles total, is a very respectable, tough, steep ride, so consider joining us for an east-side-only ride if the whole enchilada sounds like too much. To see the profile of the ride, here’s the metric-century version: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/4991263
Ride Date: 07/23/2016
Ride Title: Summer MTB Epic I - The Flume Classic
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Spooner Lake State Park - Take Hwy 28 North from Hwy 50 less than a mile and turn right into the State Park. Pay $5 fee and continue to bear right to go into the upper parking lot. We will meet ready to roll at 9:00am near the front entrance kiosk in case anyone parks elsewhere.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Sorry for the date change (now 7/23 instead of 7/24) and overlap with the Sonora Pass road ride but I want to race in the Kirkwood Sierra Cup on Sunday. All other ride details for this first Epic ride stay the same. :-)
This will be the first ride (Epic I) in the 7-part "Summer Epic MTB Series" set up to give AACC mountain bike riders exposure to some of the most beautiful mountain bike trails in the South Lake Tahoe area. Come out and join the rides!
The Flume Trail is one of Tahoe's most famous and beautiful rides with spectacular views. This first ride will be geared toward beginner and intermediate riders though advanced riders are encouraged to join too. There are multiple options after the initial 4-5 miles (one way) which consists of smooth fire road and wide single track with very little technical climbing or descending (with one short exception at the outlet of Marlette Lake which can be walked). We will ride the Flume Trail to Tunnel Creek Road and then decide how to proceed based on group preference.
The main ride to Tunnel Creek Road will be an out-and-back format with options to turn around for those who would prefer.
This will be an AACC weekend ride so drinks and snacks will be provided at the end. Rain and/or threatened thunderstorm activity will cancel the ride.
Ride Date: 07/10/2016
Ride Title: Pack Saddle Pass
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Bottom of Old Myers Grade and South Upper Truckee Rd.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: 8,300 feet of climbing with long distances with nothing available. Go back to homepage: Routes and Other Rides, then to Road Bike Routes, then Tahoe South and scroll down to find full description of the ride. Refreshments at the end. Be sure to bring at least two water bottles and some money for Kit Carson store.
Ride Date: 07/07/2016
Ride Title: Pine Nut Ride
Depart Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Place: One Tree parking area on Pine Nut Road #2
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-3258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Thursday night ride in the Pine Nuts, will ride up to divide mine area, over the other side and back around.
Ride Date: 07/02/2016
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike and Ski shop on Hwy 395 in Gardnerville. ride pace will be determined by who shows. This is a NO DROP Ride. Sorry for waiting so late to post.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-3258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday morning ride around the Carson Valley. Keep in mind there will be some dates that conflict and the ride will not happen. Route: Hwy 395 south to Muller Prky, to Pine Nut Rd, Pine Nut Rd #2, Outter way, Fish springs Rd, East Valley Rd North. Left onto Johnson Lane, East Valley Rd, to Stephanie, to Hwy 395 north, to Sunridge Dr, to Jacks Valley Rd, water at the fire station on the top of Jacks Valley Rd, South into Genoa, to Muller Lane, and back to Hwy 395.
Ride Date: 06/28/2016
Ride Title: Kingsbury to The Bench
Depart Time: 6pm
Meeting Place: Park at the end of North Benjamin off Kingsbury, in the large parking area at the Tahoe Rim Trail trailhead.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a technical single track trail, with lots of granite steps, ramps, and other granite obstacles. It's also got swooshy sections, and beautiful views. It's an out-and-back, so you can always turn around when you've had enough, but I'll be riding out to the high point, The Bench.
Ride Date: 06/19/2016
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Luther
Depart Time: 8am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane), Genoa, Nevada.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride up Kingsbury to Lake Tahoe, to Pioneer Trail to old South Upper Truckee Road, and over Luther Pass. Down Woodfords Canyon and back along Foothill to the start. This ride has about 4500 feet of climbing. This is a club weekend ride, so we'll have drinks and snacks afterwards.
Ride Date: 06/19/2016
Ride Title: Ebbetts East & West
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Parking lot near intersection of Hwys 89 and 4 (bottom of Monitor West)
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride over Ebbetts Pass to Hermit Valley and back. 40ish miles and 5,000ish feet of climbing. Suggest bringing extra water in case Silver Creek campground water source is not available.
Ride Date: 06/18/2016
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday group ride format. Ride south through town out around Pine Nut road. Head north on East valley to Carson. Jack's Valley road to Foothill, and back home.
Training ride with opportunity to go fast in a few spots. We will re-group in a handful of spots.
Ride Date: 06/18/2016
Ride Title: Cycle The Sierra
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: mbayer1@mindspring.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace:
Terrain:
Description: A fully supported, five-day journey on a 304-mile loop through the Sierras. A great prelude to the Alta Alpina Challenge…
Ride Date: 06/16/2016
Ride Title: Luther Pass to Round Lake
Depart Time: 4:00
Meeting Place: Earlier start to watch Warriors game!
Small parking lot at Luther Pass directly across from the Luther Pass sign on the South side of highway 89
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride Super Thrasher to Scott Lake, down to Big Meadow, and up "Stairway to Heaven" and over to Round Lake (maybe with a quick swim) and back. Pace will be brisk to allow for the full ride and some extra time before dark. Ride is an out and back with opportunities to turn around at any time.
Ride Date: 06/11/2016
Ride Title: Blue Lakes out and back
Depart Time: 9:00 9:45 11:
Meeting Place: My house 2963 Oakland Avenue SLT ready to ride at nine. 9:45 bottom of Old Myers Grade and South Upper Truckee. We should get there around 9:45. 11:30 at Parking on left at the Beginning of Blue Lakes Rd. We may get there a little earlier or later depending on the crowd.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70, 50, 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: From my house through town to Sawmill to 50 to S. Upper Truckee, through the campground and over Luther. Then 88 to Blue Lakes rd. Will return via old Luther and Pioneer Trail. Post ride snack at my house. NO LONGER A BRING YOUR OWN BBQ. I HAVE ALL THE LEFT OVER BEEF, TURKEY, AND VEGGIE BURGERS FROM THE CENTURY, SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING ANYTHING. UNLESS YOUR LIKE MEL AND HAVE TO HAVE BEER. Bring lawn chairs.
Ride Date: 06/11/2016
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's bike and Ski, Hwy 395, Gardnerville, New Phone number # 775-720-3258
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-3258)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday morning ride around the Carson Valley. Someone will lead the ride on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Keep in mind there will be some dates that conflict and the ride will not happen. Route: Hwy 395 south to Muller Prky, to Pine Nut Rd, Pine Nut Rd #2, Outter way, Fish springs Rd, East Valley Rd North. Left onto Johnson Lane, East Valley Rd, to Stephanie, to Hwy 395 north, to Sunridge Dr, to Jacks Valley Rd, water at the fire station on the top of Jacks Valley Rd, South into Genoa, to Muller Lane, and back to Hwy 395.
Ride Date: 06/09/2016
Ride Title: Waterhouse Peak Loop
Depart Time: 4:00
Meeting Place: Have evening obligation so have to start at 4:00. Will wait at Big Meadow Trailhead at 5:00 before continuing remainder of loop if anyone who can't make it at 4:00 wants to join.
Parking lot at the Grass Lake TRT spur trail on Highway 89 -
From the Carson Valley, take 88 South to Pickett's Junction and take 89 toward Tahoe. As you crest over Luther Pass, take 89 about 1.6 miles Northwest past Luther Pass and park on the right (North) side of the road at the TRT trailhead. If you start heading downhill, you've gone too far. From Meyers, take 89 South and climb past the Big Meadow Trailhead a couple of miles until you come to the flat area of meadow and Grass Lake. As you crest up into the flat area of the highway, look to park on the left at the TRT trailhead.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This will be a slightly longer variation of last weeks fun but challenging Big Meadow/Scott Lake loop. We will ascend the TRT spur trail from Grass Lake to the TRT and go right and climb to the first flat section (above Saxon Creek but not all the way to Toad's). We'll then turn around and take the TRT back down all the way to the Big Meadow Trailhead (yeehaw!), cross 89, climb to Scott Lake, take "Super Thrasher" across to 89, and then return the 1.6 miles of boringly flat highway to the cars. This is a very technical ride with a lot of granite steps, tight technical features, and climbing. I will be "scooting" at a Death Ride training pace with only a quick stop here or there so I plan on having a little coffee and a few carbs beforehand..and bringing lots of water. :-)
Ride Date: 06/08/2016
Ride Title: Old Luther Clean Up
Depart Time: 5:00
Meeting Place: Top of Luther Pass at the parking area by the Alpine County sign
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Bring push brooms, shovels, and blowers. Blowers are especially helpful. Will clear as much of the old roadway as possible.
Ride Date: 06/07/2016
Ride Title: Kingsbury Singletrack Loop
Depart Time: 6pm
Meeting Place: Tina Court and Tramway, at the top of Kingsbury.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a neat singletrack loop that is partly on the Tahoe Rim Trail, partly the new Daggett Connector trails. Some of the climbing is tough, some of the loop involves technical granite steps, but other parts are easy swooshy singletrack, and some parts are even downhill.
Ride Date: 06/06/2016
Ride Title: Carpool to Board Mtg in Tahoe
Depart Time: 515pm
Meeting Place: Eastside of Kingsbury.
Ride Leader: Chris Rhiner (7757906373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Meet to carpool. If you want to ride bike to meeting we can bring you back to Eastside after meeting.
Ride Date: 06/02/2016
Ride Title: Big Meadow Loop
Depart Time: 5:00
Meeting Place: Meet at the Big Meadow Trailhead ready to roll at 5:00. We'll meet in the wide dirt area right on the North side of Highway 89 across from where the trail crosses and leaves 89 and heads up toward Big Meadow.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Changed location of meeting place and ride direction:
Riding the TRT from Big Meadow Trailhead to Big Meadow, then the spur up to Scott Lake, then across "Super Thrasher" to Luther Pass, then left on 89 down to the TRT connector from Grass Lake, take a right and head back up to the TRT again and then left and back down to the Big Meadow Trailhead to finish the loop. This is a beautiful and scenic route but it has a number of fun (for some!)but challenging rocky technical sections that can be walked too. We'll be keeping a "spunky" Jennie's term!) pace to get done and still have some daylight for reserve. We may hit a little snow on the West side of Waterhouse Peak.
Ride Date: 05/31/2016
Ride Title: Kings Canyon To Ash Canyon Loop
Depart Time: 6pm
Meeting Place: N Ormsby and King Street, Carson City, by Carson Middle School
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This loop will be mostly singletrack, and mostly really nice singletrack, though there are some dirt roads and a little pavement at the start and the end. There’s a single track climb near the start that I haven’t been on, so if you come, bear with me. I’ll be keeping a pretty spunky pace to finish in the daylight.
Ride Date: 05/31/2016
Ride Title: Eagle Ridge Training
Depart Time: 530 pm
Meeting Place: Bently-GE/Genoa
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: I will be coaching the jr team at eagle ridge to practice the climb and more importantly, how to take the high speed corner. Feel free to join. 530 from bently ~6pm at genoa/eagle ridge.
Ride Date: 05/29/2016
Ride Title: Volunteers - Spring Century
Depart Time: various
Meeting Place: Storage unit, Costco, and start/finish.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: STILL NEED volunteers for the Spring Century. Need a couple of people, preferably with trucks or large vehicles, to help on Saturday moving equipment from storage unit and picking up stuff at Costco. Day of the event I need people for the rest stops at the top of Luther, and Kingsbury/Foothill. If you want to ride the metric, you could do that and still volunteer for Kingsbury/Foothill. Lastly, as in the past it would be appreciated if a few people hung around at the end to clean up and haul stuff back to the storage unit.
If able to help contact me at 530-318-7878 or davescar30@gmail.com.
Thanks
Dave Scarborough
Ride Date: 05/29/2016
Ride Title: RSVP Ray Rickard Spring Century
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: 625 Chambers Lane, take 88 to Diamond Valley Rd. Then take the left before the river and it is about half a mile down on the right. Go all the way back in and we will direct you to parking.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100, 85, 6
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Must RSVP to springcentury@altaalpina.org by 5/26/2016.
Need to say route/distance you are riding and beef, turkey, or veggie burger for bbq.
Must be a club member.
Go to the following locations for info on start/finish, route and rest stops.
http://www.altaalpina.org/attachments/RRMSC2016-110.pdf
www.altaalpina.org/attachments/RRMSC2016-85.pdf
www.altaalpina.org/attachments/RRMSC2016-68.pdf
Ride Date: 05/29/2016
Ride Title: RSVP Ray Rickard 50 mile option
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: 625 Chambers Lane. It is the left just before the river off of Diamond Valley rd. about 1/2 mile down on the right.
At this point no ride leader, so you will be self starting.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (530-318-*7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Must be a club member
RSVP route/distance and bbq choice: beef, turkey, or veggie to springcentury@altaalpina.org by May 26, 2016
West side of Monitor out and back., use the following to get details.
www.altaalpina.org/attachments/RRMSC2016-50.pdf
Ride Date: 05/29/2016
Ride Title: RSVP Ray Rickard rides
Depart Time: 2:00
Meeting Place: 625 Chambers Lane, from 88, Diamond Valley Rd., then left just before the river, on right about 1/2 mile. It is a long drive way, go all the way in and park. At this time I do not have ride leaders, so you will be self starting.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 13, 20, 32
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Must be a club member
RSVP to springcentury@altaalpina.org. Tell me the route you are planning and beef, turkey, or veggie for bbq.
Diamond Valley Loop, Out and back to the bottom of Kingsbury, or combine both. Route and rest stop info at
www.altaalpina.org/attachments/RRMSC2016-32.pdf
www.altaalpina.org/attachments/RRMSC2016-20.pdf
www.altaalpina.org/attachments/RRMSC2016-13.pdf
Ride Date: 05/29/2016
Ride Title: 70 mile (slower group)
Depart Time: 8am
Meeting Place: 625 Chambers Lane/ (no 7-11 early start)
Ride Leader: Christine Rhiner (775-790-6373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Originally I had posted meeting early at 7-11 on 395 but due to some logistics our slower group will start with the entire group. We will do 70 miles approx. doing monitor climb from the Topaz side and riding through Markleeville.
Ride Date: 05/26/2016
Ride Title: Sierra Canyon Ascent and Flow
Depart Time: 5:00
Meeting Place: Sierra Canyon Trailhead Parking - Take Jacks Valley Rd. North from downtown Genoa and take take Centennial (third left) West. Centennial bends to the right and parking is up about 1/4 mile on the right side of the road at the intersection of Snowshoe Lane.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a fun and challenging climb of around 10 miles (one way up) and nearly 4,000 vertical feet if one goes all the way to the Tahoe Rim Trail (which may now be reachable). The return downhill requires solid handling skills and good brakes. Although I am classifying this as a "medium" climb since the overall grade isn't too steep (~8%) , there are a number of short and challenging sections of over 30%, especially near the middle. The initial climb is an out-and-back so anyone can turn around during the initial climb and head back if they'd like to.
Ride Date: 05/23/2016
Ride Title: Jr Training ride
Depart Time: 530
Meeting Place: South end of GE/Bently Parking Lot
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 15
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is the jr training ride. We do the first hour based on skills and is an easy first hour. More advanced riders will go for a longer faster ride after. Bring your kids and join if you want coaching.
Ride Date: 05/21/2016
Ride Title: Pine Nut Cracker MTB
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: One Tree Parking lot on Pine Nut Road #2
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11+
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is the annual Pine Nut Cracker mountain bike race. come out and race it. Just be sure to register online early. You will also need a USA cycling license or a one day race license. Same Day registration will cost you more money.
Ride Date: 05/21/2016
Ride Title: Pine Nut Cracker Suport
Depart Time: 7:30
Meeting Place: One Tree Parking lot on Pine Nut Road #2
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 5 +
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: If you are able to help with the Pine Nut Cracker please call Robert and confirm. We will need about 6 people to help with parking in the morning. Three locations on the course to take picture and have cell phone handy in case there are any issues. Course clean-up is also needed the day after the race. Thanks
Ride Date: 05/19/2016
Ride Title: Meet the Tour ar Carson Pass
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Woodfords - Corner of 89 and 88 under the trees next to the Woodfords Auto entrance. I will be riding through and will stop briefly at Woodfords at 12:00.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: I plan on riding up to watch the Tour of California as they summit Carson Pass on the way into Tahoe.
Ride Date: 05/16/2016
Ride Title: Jr Training ride
Depart Time: 530
Meeting Place: South end of GE/Bently Parking Lot
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 15
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is the jr training ride. We do the first hour based on skills and is an easy first hour. More advanced riders will go for a longer faster ride after. Bring your kids and join if you want coaching.
Ride Date: 05/15/2016
Ride Title: Week after Mother's Day Highway Clean up
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Tammy DeGiovanni (775-901-1652)
Email: Ttdeg@frontier.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: It looks like it is going to rain tomorrow so let's pick up trash next Sunday. Snacks, trash pick up and a short ride. The weather looks good for next week.
Ride Date: 05/15/2016
Ride Title: Post Hwy Cleanup Ride
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Meet at Turtle Rock Park after Highway Cleanup. Estimate to be rolling about 10:30. Note that rain cancels since the weather has been variable recently.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride from Turtle Rock Park out to the base of Monitor. If open, we will continue over to Topaz and back. If the road is still closed, we will ride out to the gates and back.
Ride Date: 05/14/2016
Ride Title: Meet and Decide
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: City park in Genoa. Go towards the mountains at the four way stop and it is on the left.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will decide when we get there. Most likely either Diamond Valley or Markleeville. This is just me posting a ride, it is not a club weekend ride.
Ride Date: 05/14/2016
Ride Title: Late Notice MTB at Tahoe
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: Sierra House Elementary School, off of Pioneer Trail in South Lake
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18?
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride up Railroad Grade, Cedar and Sidewinder and up Armstrong Connector until we hit snow, then turn around and come down. I’ll probably add on more, like maybe up Mr Toads backwards until we hit snow, then turn around and get the fun Ewok Forest part of the downhill. Join me for some or all of it. Let me know if you want to carpool from Minden.
Ride Date: 05/12/2016
Ride Title: Sierra Canyon Trail
Depart Time: 4:30
Meeting Place: Sierra Canyon Trailhead Parking - Take Jacks Valley Rd. North from downtown Genoa and take take Centennial (third left) West. Centennial bends to the right and parking is up about 1/4 mile on the right side of the road at the intersection of Snowshoe Lane.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (4087818557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10-15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start time moved to 4:30 to allow more time for others to join and approx. distance lowered.
This is a fun and challenging climb of around 10 miles (one way up) and nearly 4,000 vertical feet if one goes all the way to the Tahoe Rim Trail. The return downhill requires solid handling skills and good brakes.
Although I am classifying this as a "medium" climb since the overall grade isn't too steep (~8%) , there are a number of short and challenging sections of over 30%, especially near the top. I plan on taking the Eagle Ridge Loop spur on the way back which has a number of sharp switchbacks and steep drop-offs.
The initial climb is an out-and-back so anyone can turn around during the initial climb and head back if they'd like to.
Ride Date: 05/10/2016
Ride Title: Clear Creek Flow
Depart Time: 5:30p.m.
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Trailhead - Parking lot just West of Jacks Valley Elementary School on the North side of Jack Valley Rd. (South of Carson City)
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (4087818557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Terrain is mainly smooth single track at a mild average grade with occasional rocks and a few steep drop-offs to the side of the trail. We will start at a medium pace and step it up depending upon whomever shows up. We'll ride to the turnaround point at Old Clear Creek Rd. if time and weather permit. This is an out-and-back route of around 10 miles one way so those who want to turnaround may do so at any time..
Ride Date: 05/09/2016
Ride Title: Jr Training ride
Depart Time: 530
Meeting Place: South end of GE/Bently Parking Lot
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 15
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is the jr training ride. We do the first hour based on skills and is an easy first hour. More advanced riders will go for a longer faster ride after. Bring your kids and join if you want coaching.
Ride Date: 05/07/2016
Ride Title: Ride for Mom
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: lauraanita@gmail.com
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Description: Join our partners at Ride for Mom in their 5th annual bicycle ride. Three route options include a 10 mile family ride, 35 and 77 miles. The routes travel through farmlands and the longer routes go through eastern Stanislaus County. SAG, rest stops are included. Free t shirt to first 500 entrants. Fees increase April 7 so register now!
Ride Date: 05/07/2016
Ride Title: Foothill Cruiser
Depart Time: 2:00
Meeting Place: Base of Kingsbury around 2:00pm.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 20
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Following the Saturday group ride, a second ride will materialize at the bottom of kingsbury grade heading south.
Pace will be easy, and start time might be roughly 2 o'clock based on when the group ride passes that point.
A good cool down, or a good chance to cruise down to Fredricksburg road and enjoy the weather.
Ride Date: 05/07/2016
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike and ski, Hwy 395 Gardnerville, 9am start time.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday morning ride around the Carson Valley. Someone will lead the ride on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Keep in mind there will be some dates that conflict and the ride will not happen. Route: Hwy 395 south to Muller Prky, to Pine Nut Rd, Pine Nut Rd #2, Outter way, Fish springs Rd, East Valley Rd North. Left onto Johnson Lane, East Valley Rd, to Stephanie, to Hwy 395 north, to Sunridge Dr, to Jacks Valley Rd, water at the fire station on the top of Jacks Valley Rd, South into Genoa, to Muller Lane, and back to Hwy 395.
Ride Date: 05/05/2016
Ride Title: CANCELLED East Valley TT
Depart Time: 0:00
Meeting Place: East Valley TT
Ride Leader: Di Bolton ((775) 781-4660)
Email: dicycle@charter.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Hi Race Fans,
I am cancelling tonight's Time Trial at East Valley.
Too much rain, road wash and not sure having a bunch
of lightning rods rolling down the road in a thunder storm is wise.
It may clear up, but have to make the call now before I head back to
work. I figure the road may be pretty wet/dirty too.
See you net week at Starbucks for a Crit.
Stay dry and be safe
Di
Ride Date: 05/03/2016
Ride Title: Clear Creek Flow
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Trailhead - Parking lot just West of Jacks Valley Elementary School on the North side of Jack Valley Rd. (South of Carson City)
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (4087818557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Clear Creek Flow - Great turnout yesterday(4/26)! We rolled right at 5:30 so please text me if you are running late and you'd like us to wait.
Terrain is mainly smooth single track at a mild average grade with occasional rocks and a few steep drop-offs to the side of the trail. We will start at a medium pace and step it up depending upon whomever shows up. We'll ride to the turnaround point at Old Clear Creek Rd. if time and snow permit. This is an out-and-back route of around 10 miles one way so those who want to turnaround may do so at any time..
Ride Date: 05/03/2016
Ride Title: Jr Training ride
Depart Time: 530
Meeting Place: South end of GE/Bently Parking Lot
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 15
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is the jr training ride. We do the first hour based on skills and is an easy first hour. More advanced riders will go for a longer faster ride after. Bring your kids and join if you want coaching.
Ride Date: 05/01/2016
Ride Title: Kingsbury Luther
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: START MOVED TO BOTTOM OF KINGSBURY. SPECIAL EVENT GOING ON THIS WEEKEND IN GENOA, so need to start elsewhere.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride up and over Kingsbury. Take Pioneer through South Lake and then up and over Luther and back via Foothill.
NOTE: THIS RIDE MAY BE CHANGED TO A VALLEY RIDE DEPENDING ON HOW SLOPPY THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE ON THE PASSES!!!!!!!!!!!
Ride Date: 04/30/2016
Ride Title: Motherlode Century
Depart Time:
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Ride Leader: ()
Email: lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
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Description: Ride in the beautiful foothills of the Gold Country with five route options from 33 - 95 miles. The longer routes are excellent training rides for our Spring Century and Challenge staff ride. Go to Motherlode website for detailed descriptions of the ride. Our Challenge is mentioned in the "Routes" section. Let's support our partner and join the Motherlode!
Ride Date: 04/28/2016
Ride Title: Thursday Night Road Race is on
Depart Time: 6:15
Meeting Place: Starbucks for a Crit
Ride Leader: Di Bolton ()
Email: dicycle@charter.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: The race is on tonight April 28th out at Starbucks.
It may be a bit cold and even damp but we will roll
out at 6:15 for the C\'s D\'s and Jr\'s.
I may be a bit late but will be there.
Registration will close at 6pm for all categories.
Any help at the finish\'s will be appreciated.
See you later
Di
Ride Date: 04/26/2016
Ride Title: Clear Creek Flow
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Trailhead - Parking lot just West of Jacks Valley Elementary School on the North side of Jack Valley Rd. (South of Carson City)
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Clear Creek Flow - We'll do this weekly on Tuesdays for as long as we can before the temps go up farther or enough snow melts enough on the upper elevations for access to other trails. Terrain is mainly smooth single track at a mild average grade with occasional rocks and a few steep drop-offs to the side of the trail. We will start at a medium pace and step it up depending upon whomever shows up. We'll ride to the turnaround point at Old Clear Creek Rd. if time and snow permit. This is an out-and-back route of around 10 miles one way so those who want to turnaround may do so at any time..
Ride Date: 04/24/2016
Ride Title: Chico Wildflower
Depart Time:
Meeting Place:
Ride Leader: ()
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
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Description: Various Routes: metric, century, and double metric. They promote our ride, so please support them.
Ride Date: 04/23/2016
Ride Title: Virginia City-Lousetown Loop
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: Governors Field at South Roop St. and Evalyn Dr. in Carson City
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride the quiet roads east of Carson City up to Virginia City, over Gieger Grade, Virginia Highlands, Lousetown, back to Virginia City and return to Carson City. Some of the ride is on Highway 50, a little noisy but there's a good shoulder to ride on. Expect mostly very nice roads, some great views, and about 4000 feet of climbing. This is the club's weekend ride for that weekend, so there will be drinks and snacks provided afterward.
Ride Date: 04/19/2016
Ride Title: Clear Creek Flow
Depart Time: 5:30p.m.
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Trailhead just West of Jacks Valley Elementary School on the North side of Jacks Valley Rd.
Ride Leader: Eric Reuter (408-781-8557)
Email: Ereuter84@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be the first in series of mid-week and weekend mountain bike rides I will lead through the Spring and Summer. I will start scheduling more rides further in advance soon.
Clear Creek Trail is mostly smooth, sandy and then loamy single-track at a moderate grade with a few roots/rocks here and there. There are some sandy areas and also some relatively steep drop-offs to side of trail in a few areas.
We will set pace and distance and whether we gather periodically based on who shows up. This is an out-and-back trail of around 10.5 miles (snow permitting) each way with many options for turning back.
Ride Date: 04/17/2016
Ride Title: Primavera Century
Depart Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Meeting Place: Mission San Jose High School
Fremont, CA
Ride Leader: Laura Caimi (775-781-3480)
Email: lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25,40,63,8
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: The Primavera Century 100 mile route would be a great training ride for our Challenge. There are four other route options available. Ride the the East Bay's most scenic roads including Mission San Jose, Calaveras Wall, Calaveras Reservoir and to the top of Altamont Pass. Registration includes fully stocked rest stops, sag and post ride meal. Sells out early so register now and support our partner, the Fremont Freewheelers! Go to www.ffbcprimavera.wordpress.com for more info.
Ride Date: 04/17/2016
Ride Title: Genoa to (almost) the Rim Trail
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane). I may ride there from Minden.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 22
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: If you like climbing on dirt, you’ll like this ride. Let’s ride up toward the Rim Trail until snow turns us around. It's a 10-mile climb on single track, and takes me at least 2.5 hours to get to the Rim Trail. This is an out-and-back, so if you want a shorter ride you can turn around when you want.
Ride Date: 04/16/2016
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike and Ski
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: this is the Saturday morning ride. nice pace depending on how shows to ride.
Ride Date: 04/10/2016
Ride Title: Diamond Valley from Genoa
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: City Park across from the church in Genoa. At the four way stop go towards the mountains and it is on your left.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Cruiser out Foothill etc. to Diamond Valley and back. This ride will have an easy pace as Garth should be leading an epic ride the day before.
Ride Date: 04/09/2016
Ride Title: Shake Ridge - Volcano Loop
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Update: RSVP required if you are planning on coming to this ride. Weather looks cold and wet, so being prepared is a must.
Meet at Minden Starbucks to carpool at 8:30. Meet at the junction of Hwy 88 and Shake Ridge Rd at 10:30 to ride.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 65
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out bound from junction of Hwy 88 and Shake Ridge to Fiddletown. Take less traveled roads down to Sutter Creek. From Sutter Creek to Volcano on Sutter Creek-Volcano road. Up Rrram's Horn grade and follow the scent back to the cars. Snacks exist in Plymouth and Volcano.
Ride Date: 04/07/2016
Ride Title: Pinenuts MTB
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Muller Parkway. At the roundabout, go Right onto Pinenut Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the "Single Tree" trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride some singletrack, climb some hills, ride some more single track, for about 2 hours. Bailout options available.
Ride Date: 04/07/2016
Ride Title: Jr Training Ride
Depart Time: 530
Meeting Place: My House
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: the jr team will be riding to the base of kingsbury and riding the time trial course for the beginning of the race series next week.
Ride Date: 04/03/2016
Ride Title: Reno to Carson and back
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Park and ride and Summit Sierra Mall in Reno. Just off Mt Rose Highway as you enter the mall parking lot(Orvis is the store at this entry)
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: Rid's e to Schaat's bakery in Carson and return. Go out old 395, Franktown, Old 395, Combs Canyon etc. and return Old 395. Will be riding with the Ride to Recovery group fro Reno. Pace should be casual as many of us will be riding Party Pardee the day before.
Ride Date: 04/03/2016
Ride Title: Woodfords to Ebbetts
Depart Time: 12:30 pm
Meeting Place: Meet in Woodfords on Old Pony Express Road - not in front of the Woodfords General Store, but up the hill from it, by the big trees.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (1-530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20 ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be an easy-paced, early season ride, riding out toward Ebbetts Pass. We'll turn around at whatever gate is closed, either Wolf Creek or at the 7000ft sign. It's an out and back, so you can turn around when you want to.
Ride Date: 04/02/2016
Ride Title: Pardee Party
Depart Time: 7 - 9:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Howard Park
Ione, CA
Ride Leader: No Leader (0000000000)
Email: Lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 26, 65
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Join the party in rolling foothills and choose from two route distances. Enjoy well-stocked rest stops, post ride meal and music. Cool jersey and socks available for purchase. We are posting this ride for your info and there is no Alta Alpina ride leader.
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Ride Date: 04/02/2016
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike and Ski on Hwy 395 in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Saturday morning ride around the Carson Valley. Someone will lead the ride on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Keep in mind there will be some dates that conflict and the ride will not happen. Route: Hwy 395 south to Muller Prky, to Pine Nut Rd, Pine Nut Rd #2, Outter way, Fish springs Rd, East Valley Rd North. Left onto Johnson Lane, East Valley Rd, to Stephanie, to Hwy 395 north, to Sunridge Dr, to Jacks Valley Rd, water at the fire station on the top of Jacks Valley Rd, South into Genoa, to Muller Lane, and back to Hwy 395.
Ride Date: 03/20/2016
Ride Title: RC Willey to Schatt's bakery and back
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Meeting place changed to Park and Ride at Sierra Summit Mall. It is supposedly well marked once you get to the mall. Changed for safety reasons - not having to cross highway.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out 395 etc to Carson City and back. This is an R2R ride that we are joining.
Ride Date: 03/19/2016
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike and Ski on Hwy 395 in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: It is time again for the Saturday morning rides around the Carson Valley. Someone will lead the ride on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Keep in mind there will be some dates that conflict and the ride will not happen.
Route: Hwy 395 south to Muller Prky, to Pine Nut Rd, Pine Nut Rd #2, Outter way, Fish springs Rd, East Valley Rd North. Left onto Johnson Lane, East Valley Rd, to Stephanie, to Hwy 395 north, to Sunridge Dr, to Jacks Valley Rd, water at the fire station on the top of Jacks Valley Rd, South into Genoa, to Muller Lane, and back to Hwy 395.
Ride Date: 03/19/2016
Ride Title: Genoa to Markleeville and back
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: City Park in Genoa. At the four way stop go towards the mountains.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out Foothill etc. to Markleeville and back. Will be riding with Ride to Recovery group, so may get dropped by them and break into two groups. Also bail out options: turn around at 88(A little over 30) or do Diamond Valley(40ish).
Ride Date: 03/17/2016
Ride Title: Membership/Jersey Deal
Depart Time: 1000
Meeting Place: FYI- you can now renew your membership for free with the purchase of our cool retro jersey on the website. Order by March 16 to get it at the the Spring Party in April. (Sorry 3rd try is the charm)
Ride Leader: Christine Rhiner (7757906373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: Easy
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Go to AACC website (altaalpina.org) and select membership online renewal.
Ride Date: 02/28/2016
Ride Title: Diamond Valley from Genoa
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: City park in Genoa. Go towards the mountains at the four way stop and it is on the left.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Out to and around Diamond Valley. Blow off Diamond Valley if you want a shorter ride.
Ride Date: 02/27/2016
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 11;00 am
Meeting Place: Sorry about the last minute posting. Will meet at Big Daddies on Hwy 395 in Gardnerville. the pace will be slow, it is early season, and a great opportunity to catch up.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Route: Hwy 395 south to Muller Prky, to Pine Nut Rd, Pine Nut Rd #2, Outter way, Fish springs Rd, East Valley Rd North. Left onto Johnson Lane, East Valley Rd, to Stephanie, to Hwy 395 north, to Sunridge Dr, to Jacks Valley Rd, water at the fire station on the top of Jacks Valley Rd, South into Genoa, to Muller Lane, and back to Hwy 395.
Ride Date: 02/21/2016
Ride Title: Washoe Lake
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Savemart on North Carson Street(395) and College Parkway.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Over the hill to Washoe Lake. Counter clockwise around the lake with a stop at Bowers Mansion for water and restrooms.
Ride Date: 02/14/2016
Ride Title: Foothill from Genoa
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Park above the four way stop in Genoa
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Out and back on Foothill and maybe Diamond Valley. If I can get access to the storage unit I will bring post ride beverages and snacks. At this point you need to bring your own. Will update if I do get stuff.
Ride Date: 01/07/2016
Ride Title: CYCLING CLASSES
Depart Time: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Well Being-Massage and Functional Fitness
195 E. Winnie Lane
Carson City Nv.
For Class Fees; contact Brad Paula (530) 368-1226
Ride Leader: Larry Roach ((775) 882-8238)
Email: lrroach@charter.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This Cycling Class is based on Aerobic Endurance and Cadence. The Classes consist of TTs, Rollers, Hill Climbs and Intervals. The Classes are progressive, meaning each venue in the class workouts will become longer and harder through out the duration. There are 12 Classes in all. The Classes will start on the 7th of January, Thursday, and run through 25th February, Thursday. The fist (2) two Classes will be 1 hr. long on Thursday night only, then the next (8) eight Classes will be twice a week, Tuesdays & Thursdays, and will start to progress to 1 ½ hrs. to the sixth Class and stay at that time length until the last Class. The last (2) two Classes will go back to Thursday night only and will be at least a full 1 ½ hrs. long. All Classes will start at 5:30 p.m. sharp. There only (8) eight bikes available, so if you are interested, it\'s first come. If you have any questions about how or what the Classes entail, please feel free to contact me, Larry Roach ( Class Instructor ) @ (775) 882-8238.
Ride Date: 12/31/2015
Ride Title: Miscellaneous Info
Depart Time: any
Meeting Place: Where ever
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: As the weather is putting a dent in our riding season, please try to stay active with other club members. If you are cross country skiing, snow shoeing, or down hill skiing and would like company please feel free to post those events on the ride board
Ride Date: 12/18/2015
Ride Title: Blood Drive
Depart Time: 12:00-5:00
Meeting Place: City of South Lake Tahoe Rec Center
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough ((530) 318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Community Blood Drive on Friday. If possible stop by and give a pint. Never know when you or a friend will need blood. Holiday season is the peak season for need.
Ride Date: 11/22/2015
Ride Title: Genoa Trails
Depart Time: 10:30 am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane). I'll probably ride from Minden.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll climb up toward the Rim Trail until snow turns us around. The trails are in great shape these days from all the moisture, and they've rerouted a number of switchbacks in the last few months to make them all more rideable, so it's a pefect time to ride at Genoa.
Ride Date: 11/13/2015
Ride Title: Annual Members Fall/Dinner Party
Depart Time: 6pm
Meeting Place: Please RSVP for this weeks party by Wednesday Nov 11th. Please state your entre choice of Ribs, BBQ chick or Portabella.
Ride Leader: Christine Rhiner (7757906373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 0
Pace: Hard
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Holiday dress or winter snow survival clothing! Location is Tahoe above Dart Market in the Lakeview overlook. Questions? Text or call me!
Ride Date: 10/31/2015
Ride Title: Saturday morning ride
Depart Time: 9 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike and Ski
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: this is the ride around the valley starting and returning at Big Daddy's. Let me know if you are thinking of riding. There are plenty of places to join the group or make the ride shorter. Danke, Robert 775-720-5983
Ride Date: 10/25/2015
Ride Title: Star Lake Singletrack
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Sierra House Elementary School on Pioneer Trail in South Lake Tahoe.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride up to Star Lake via Cold Creek Trail and Star Lake Connector. There are a few options for how to return, we’ll play it by ear. All technical singletrack.
Ride Date: 10/25/2015
Ride Title: Partial Carson Valley Ride
Depart Time: 0830
Meeting Place: corner 395/S Riverview(7-11)
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 40ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Quick ( for an old guy; join Randy Jacobs also) tour of Pine Nuts to Stephanie to 395 to Genoa-Foothill then Fairview back to start(Ranchos) a la Saturday AM ride.
Ride Date: 10/22/2015
Ride Title: Pinenuts After Work
Depart Time: 4:30 pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Muller Parkway. At the roundabout, go Right onto Pinenut Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the "Single Tree" trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride some singletrack, climb some hills, ride some more singletrack. Bailout options available.
Ride Date: 10/17/2015
Ride Title: Blue Lakes out and back
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back to Blue Lakes. There will be refreshments at my house afterwards. Also, a bring your own bbq. So if you want something other than snack food, bring something to cook.
Ride Date: 10/17/2015
Ride Title: Blue Lakes out and back
Depart Time: 10:45
Meeting Place: Meet at the bottom of Old Myers Grade and South Upper Truckee Rd. About 500 yards from highway fifty. Group doing longer version will ride there, so if we are a little late, just wait for us.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out S. Upper Truckee, up and over Luther to Hope Valley and then Blue Lakes Rd.
Snacks at my house afterwards and a bring your own BBQ.
2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe
Ride Date: 10/17/2015
Ride Title: Blue Lakes ride cancelled- Raining
Depart Time: na
Meeting Place: Todays ride is cancelled due to rain
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: No Blue Lakes Ride today because of weather.
Ride Date: 10/11/2015
Ride Title: Pinyon Trail and jeep trails
Depart Time: 930am
Meeting Place: 2475 Shena Terrace Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Chris Rhiner (7757906373)
Email: Czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start loop from house then do Pinyon single track and return to house. This is a mix of jeep, dirt bike and mtn bike trail.
Ride Date: 10/11/2015
Ride Title: Armstrong-Star Lake Loop
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: Sierra House Elementary School, off of Pioneer Trail in South Lake
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This mountain bike ride might be the opposite of the one Chris posted for the same time. We’ll ride up Cedar and Sidewinder and up to Armstrong Pass, up and over Freel Saddle, to Star Lake, then down the Star Lake Connector Trail to Cold Creek and back to the start. Most of these trails are quite technical with lots of granite steps, and we’ll be out there for about 5-ish hours. There will be a few thousand of feet of climbing. If you’re not up for the whole enchilada, join me for some of the climb and turn around when you want - Cedar and Sidewinder are actually pretty smooth, swooshy trails.
Ride Date: 10/10/2015
Ride Title: RSVP for Fall Ride
Depart Time: any
Meeting Place: See actual ride posting
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Please RSVP to me at davescar30@gmail.com if you are planning on doing the ride. The more accurate count I have the better I can do at getting enough stuff to the top of Sweetwater. As always, I will bring extra so don't be afraid to show up at the last minute, but if you know you are doing the ride let me know by the seventh.
thanks
Dave
Ride Date: 10/03/2015
Ride Title: Climb into October
Depart Time: 8:30 am
Meeting Place: Governor's Park, Carson City - S. Roop St.
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (530-545-9905)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 79
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Bike trail east to E. 5th St. to Carson River Rd./Pinon Hills Rd., R. on Laurel Rd., L on S. Deer Field Run/N. Deer Field Run to Hwy 50. R on 50 & then L on Hwy 341 to Virginia City. Continue on 341 over Geiger Grade and descend to South Reno. Cross Virginia St. onto Hwy 431 (Mt. Rose Hwy)- over Mt. Rose Summit and down to Hwy 28. Left on 28 through Incline Village, around east shore to Spooner Summit. L on Hwy 50 – descend to Carson City and back to start. We'll regroup at appropriate points with stops in Virginia City, 1.5 mi. up Hwy 431 (Raley's shopping center with different food options), and Incline 7/11.
Ride Date: 09/27/2015
Ride Title: Trek Factory Demo Day
Depart Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Meeting Place: Coral Train in South Lake Tahoe. If you need directions to the trailhead, just give me a call.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10 +
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Come test ride Trek's latest 2016 bikes! Some models include the Top Fuel, Pro Cal,
Remedy 29, Fuel EX 29, Lush Carbon, Slash 27.5, and Madone and Emonda road
bikes!
Ride Date: 09/26/2015
Ride Title: Love Lake County Century
Depart Time: Early
Meeting Place: Pena Adobe Park, west of Vacaville
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter ()
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: The Knoxville Double Century was scheduled for this Saturday, but was cancelled due to the Middletown fires. The Quackcyclists, the group that normally runs the Knoxville Double, decided instead to produce the “Love Lake County Century”, the proceeds of which will go entirely to charities involved with helping the Lake County fire victims. Alta Alpina members can relate to the shock of having to cancel a ride at the last minute, so please consider supporting this ride while riding for a good cause. The route will be on great cycling roads in the vicinity of Napa and Lake Berryessa.
See http://www.quackcyclists.com/LoveLakeCountyCentury.cfm for more details and registration. Note that registration closes on Thursday (tomorrow), 24 September, at 6pm.
Ride Date: 08/22/2015
Ride Title: Bodie Bowl MTB Ride
Depart Time: See web site
Meeting Place: Go to www.bodiebowl.com for details
Ride Leader: Dean Irvin (916-802-6311)
Email: www.bodiebowl.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: varies
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Mountain bike rides and races through Bodie and surrounding areas. www.bodiebowl.com for details
Ride Date: 06/14/2015
Ride Title: Truckee to Cisco Grove and back
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Outlets/Paco's Bike Shop parking lot on Donner Pass Rd. in Truckee.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson ((206)459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride out Donner Pass Rd to the Old Highway(40) and up and over the summit(passing Sugar Bowl). Then down the other side to the Sisco Grove Campground and store. Then return back the same way. Bring money for the store. More details available on the Routes and other Rides tab. Will be camping out the night before, details once the ride date comes closer.
Ride Date: 06/13/2015
Ride Title: Gold Lakes Loop
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Ranger Station in Sierraville. There is a good Mexican restaurant in Sierraville, and we will likely head there after the ride for food.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson ((206)459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Camping Update: Reserved a spot at Upper Little Truckee Campground. There is space for four more at this spot, or reserve your own. Cost is $30 online, but there appears to be many spots still available for day-of. Lower Little Truckee Campground is less than a mile down the road.
Route Update: There is a 50 mile and a 69 mile option for this loop. If there are several people doing the ride, we can likely field a group for both options.
Loop around Gold Lake. See the routes and other rides tab for details. Also, will be camping out and riding Donner on the 14th. As the date gets closer I will provide info on camping alternatives near Truckee.
Ride Date: 06/07/2015
Ride Title: Adopt A Highway Cleanup
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Meet at Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Tammy DeGiovanni (775-901-1652)
Email: Ttdeg@frontier.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Clean up, clean up, everybody do your share. The more people we have the quicker it\'ll go. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Wear long pants and long sleeve shirts.
Ride Date: 06/04/2015
Ride Title: Near Death Experience Cycling Camp
Depart Time: 7:00
Meeting Place: South Lake Tahoe
See website for all the details
www.ccsd.com
Ride Leader: CCSD Cycling Camp ()
Email: lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: various
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Near Death camp is spreading the word about Alta Alpina Challenge to their registered riders. Let's reciprocate and let our friends and fellow cyclists know about the camp - excellent training for the Challenge. Camp includes professional coaching, bike fit, evening clinics, all meals.
www.ccsd.com
Ride Date: 05/30/2015
Ride Title: Ride30round Tahoe
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe. Take Highway 50 to Los Angeles Avenue then turn left on Oakland. About three blocks down on the right.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-3318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride around the lake. Refreshments and beverages will be provided after the ride. Also there will be a bring your own bbq. If there are left overs from the Spring Century they will be brought to this ride. So check back a few days before the ride to see if you need to bring stuff for the bbq or if the club has left over food to bbq
Ride Date: 05/16/2015
Ride Title: Volunteer for Pine Nut Cracker
Depart Time: 8:30 am
Meeting Place: Douglas County fairgrounds
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: ???
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: That time of year again. Pine Nut cracker Race is this weekend. Yes, I will gladly take all the help available. Registration opens at 9 to 10:30 am, always looking for people to answer question and direct racers. If you are looking to get on the course to watch racers at intersections and take pictures, that is also needed, please bring Cell Phone for easy contact.
Danke, Robert
Ride Date: 05/16/2015
Ride Title: Le Tour de Burn
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: At the corner of Ice House Road and Highway 50.
Ride Leader: Kristina Zack (916-801-3203)
Email: kristinazack@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 91
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: 91 mile loop through Placerville, Georgetown, & Ice House, riding through the area cooked by the King Fire. I've posted a ride map at: http://ridewithgps.com/routes/7105504. If Wentworth Springs road is closed because of ongoing fire clean-up, we'll have to cancel.
We'll start the ride with a few miles on HW 50 from Ice House Road to Pollock Pines. We ride this first for the low morning traffic on HW 50. Food is available in Georgetown (mile 37) and then (if it's open) at the Ice House store (mile 82), so be prepared to carry enough food. Water between Georgetown and the Ice House store is from springs and creeks only.
This ride is mostly on beautiful lonely mountain roads in nice condition - some of it is quite new around Uncle Tom's Cabin. We last rode it in 2013, and it's one of my favorites.
Ride Date: 05/16/2015
Ride Title: Pine Nut Cracker Mtb Race
Depart Time: 11:00 am
Meeting Place: Douglas County Fairgrounds for parking/registration. Race starts at the Tree parking area about 1.3 miles on Pine Nut Road #2
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12, 21, 31
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This years PNC is the second race in the Sierra Cup Mountain Bike Series, and is also a Northern California/Nevada qualifier for USA Cycling Mountain Bike Nationals being held in Mammoth California. Flier and website link will arrive soon.
Ride Date: 05/09/2015
Ride Title: Christmas Valley MTB
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Rain or Shine! Meet at the bottom of S. Upper Truckee rd off of Luther Pass (Hwy 89). There's a parking area near the bridge that crosses the creek.
Ride Leader: Alex Kuhlmann (5074218540)
Email: alex.kuhlmann@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll start pedaling at 10am sharp up the S. Upper Truckee Rd and cross Hwy 89 towards the Big Meadow trailhead. We'll cross Hwy 89 again and continue pedaling up the TRT towards Round Lake. From Round Lake, we'll descend the Christmas Valley trail back to the parking lot. Snacks and drinks will be provided after the ride.
Ride Date: 05/09/2015
Ride Title: Motherlode Century
Depart Time: 6:30 - 8:00
Meeting Place: Coloma Valley,Ca
Ride Leader: No Ride leader ()
Email: Lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 34 - 97
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Great training ride for the Challenge staff ride, only 67 miles from South Lake Tahoe. Ride in the foothills of the Gold Country. Five route options ranging from 34 to 97 miles and from 2700 to 9630 feet of climbing. Free post ride mean and local microbrews and wines available for purchase. Lodging options include $10 camping!
Ride Date: 05/04/2015
Ride Title: carpool to board mtg
Depart Time: 530pm
Meeting Place: base of Kingsbury / Foothill
Ride Leader: chris rhiner (775-790-6373)
Email: czyogi@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: carpool to Lakeside Casino, leave a t 5:30pm so be a few minutes early to decide who drives tonight.
Ride Date: 05/03/2015
Ride Title: Sly Park - Georgetown Loop
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Meet at Minden Starbucks to carpool at 8:30. Meet at the Sly Park Safeway off of Hwy 50 at 10:30 to ride.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 80
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Updating to one week earlier to avoid overlap with other weeklend rides.
Loop of pavement through the foothills. Moderate climbing distributed over approximately 80 miles. Starting off on Pony Express Trail and Carson Road into Placerville. Then heading north on Georgetown Road, Garden Valley Road, and Marshall road to Georgetown. Return via Marshall Road and Cold Springs to get back on Carson Road and head back to Sly Park.
Ride Date: 04/26/2015
Ride Title: Meet and Decide
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Four Corners bottom of Kingsbury and Foothill
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: Davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30+
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Meet and decide Head out towards Markleville, possible Diamond Valley Loop or East Valley Loop
Ride Date: 04/26/2015
Ride Title: Sky Tavern Bike Park
Depart Time: future
Meeting Place: Sky Tavern
Ride Leader: Kevin Willitts ()
Email: wksc@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Sky Tavern bike park is competing for $100000 form Bell Helmets for trail construction and they need votes. Go to http://www.bellhelmets.com/bell-built/ and check it out. The voting ends 4/26 so vote now.
Kevin
PS. you can vote more than once from any unique email addresses you have.
Ride Date: 04/26/2015
Ride Title: Chico Wildflower
Depart Time: 5:30 - 9:00
Meeting Place: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
2357 Fair Street
Chico, CA
Ride Leader: No Ride Leader ()
Email: lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65 - 125
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Many route options through beautiful springtime scenery. Support our marketing partner, Chico Velo and ride between 65 - 125 miles. Rest stops include fresh baked goodies, lunch and dinner also included. Enjoy live music at the end and the Expo.
www.chicovelo.org
Ride Date: 04/25/2015
Ride Title: Ride Canellation
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Weekend Group Ride - Cancelled due to rain.
Rain is falling so let's call of the Saturday group ride starting from Big Daddy's. Call me if you are up for the same ride Sunday, (tomorrow), afternoon when it is supposed to be clear as a bell.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Easy
Description: Sorry for the double post. Rideboard does not give me the option to cancel the ride on the day-of.
Rain is falling so let's call of the Saturday group ride starting from Big Daddy's. Call me if you are up for the same ride Sunday, (tomorrow), afternoon when it is supposed to be clear as a bell.
Ride Date: 04/25/2015
Ride Title: Cancel Kingsbury/Luther Ride
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Todays ride from four corners is cancelled. It is snowing and sticking at the Lake.
Ride Leader: dave scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: na
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Tour de Groan is cancelled due to weather. For some reason ride board will not let me cancel it, so cancellation posted as a new ride.
Ride Date: 04/25/2015
Ride Title: cancellation
Depart Time: na
Meeting Place: Oops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The ride cancelled starts from Genoa not four corners
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: helps to put the correct starting location when cancelling a ride. Though you probably figured out what I meant without this follow up posting.
Ride Date: 04/25/2015
Ride Title: Saturday Group Ride
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 60
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Easy
Description: Standard Saturday group ride from big daddy's up the valley to jack's valley road. Return via foothill road. Ride will be fast for sections with regrouping as needed. Weather may cancel, so give me a call if it looks marginal.
Ride Date: 04/25/2015
Ride Title: Tour de Groan
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Meeting Place Changed. To not park at Genoa State Park. At the four way stop next to the state park go towards the mountains for about 100 yards and park at the city park on the left.
Ride Leader: David Scarborough (50318-7878)
Email: DaveScar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride to Kingsbury, up and over, Pioneer Trail to Meyers, Luther, Woodfords Canyon, Foothill. Kingsbury/Luther Loop.
Ride Date: 04/19/2015
Ride Title: Spooner-Kingsbury
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane). Note that we've been asked Not to park at the state park on Foothill since we're not hanging out there using the park.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: From Genoa, we'll ride up Jack's Valley, and take Clear Creek Road halfway up Spooner. Then Hiway 50 over to the Lake, and take Kingsbury back up and over and down to Genoa. 4000 feet of climbing. We'll have snacks and drinks at the end.
Ride Date: 04/18/2015
Ride Title: Saturday morning ride
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's bike and ski
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45 +
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Hwy 395 south, Lt onto Muller Prky, Rt at Round-about into Pine Nut Road, Lt onto Outter way, Lt onto fish springs road, Rt onto East Valley Rd, Lt onto Johnson Lane, then to Stephanie, Rt onto Hwy 395 North, Rt onto S. Sunridge Dr, Rt onto N Sunridge Dr. Cross Hwy 395 again onto Jacks Valley Road into Genoa. Lt onto Muller Ln, and back to Big Daddy's
Ride Date: 04/18/2015
Ride Title: Ash-Kings Canyon MTB
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Park at the end of Foothill Rd off Winnie Ln in Carson City. We'll pedal at 10am sharp.
Ride Leader: Alex Kuhlmann (5074218540)
Email: alex.kuhlmann@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: We'll pedal up the dirt single track from Foothill Rd and connect to the dirt fire road up to the Creek trail. From there, we'll hook up with the Kings Canyon trail and pedal to the top where it crosses the fire road. We'll turn around and descend back to Foothill from there. Snacks and drinks will be provided at the end of the ride.
Ride Date: 04/12/2015
Ride Title: Hairy Roubaix
Depart Time: 0930
Meeting Place: Tillman Center(Bowling Alley) parking lot in the Gardnerville Ranchos.
Ride Leader: rick miyashiro (7754506457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 25-35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: In honor of Paris-Roubaix, get your MTBs, Crossbikes or roadbikes with 25cs and head out on the dirt south on Tillman to Diamond Valley, then pavement for 1.5 miles and dirt(cobbles?) again to Indian Creek Campground to Markleeville Airport; we can do an out and back or those with loose dentures can return by road on 89-88/Carson River Rd-Fredericksburg-Foothill.
Ride Date: 04/11/2015
Ride Title: Clear Creek Trail
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Jack's Valley Elementary School parking lot, on Jack's Valley road, a couple miles west of Target.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: We'll meet at the elementary school and ride the connector trail to the start of the Clear Creek Trail, which is ten miles of gentle and consistent climbing on the way out and a nice rolling downhill on the return. We'll do the whole thing out and back, so you can turn around when you've had enough. This is the club's weekend ride, so snacks and drinks will be provided afterward.
Ride Date: 04/11/2015
Ride Title: Tierra Bella
Depart Time: 7 - 9 a.m.
Meeting Place: Gavilan College
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd
Gilroy, CA
Ride Leader: No Ride Leader ()
Email: lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35,62,100,
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: We are partnering with ACTC (Almaden Cycle & Touring Club) to promote each other's rides. Join their 38th annual ride and choose from four routes from flat to hilly. Enjoy a hot meal after the ride and beautiful Tierra Bella commemorative patch.
www.tierrabella.org
Ride Date: 04/09/2015
Ride Title: Pinenuts After Work
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Muller Parkway. At the roundabout, go Right onto Pinenut Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the "Single Tree" trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride some singletrack, climb some hills, ride some more singletrack. Bailout options available.
Ride Date: 04/05/2015
Ride Title: Corral-Connector MTB
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: From South Lake Tahoe, take Pioneer Trail towards Meyers and turn left onto Oneidas Drive. Take Oneidas to the well established parking lot at the base of Corral trail. If the gate is still closed, we'll park and pedal from the gate.
Ride Leader: Alex Kuhlmann (5074218540)
Email: alex.kuhlmann@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Update: I just realized that it's Easter Sunday so I am changing the start time to 5pm and plan on getting back to the parking lot by 7pm at the latest.
Start at the base of Corral at 5pm sharp and ride up Incense Cedar to Sidewinder. We'll regroup in the 1st parking lot at the top of Corral before pedaling up the Connector. We'll regroup again at the top of Connector and decide if we want to give Armstrong a shot. The decent will be Connector and Corral.
Ride Date: 04/04/2015
Ride Title: Saturday morning ride
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike and Ski on Hwy 395 in Gardnerville.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Hwy 395 south, Lt onto Muller Prky, Rt at Round-about into Pine Nut Road, Lt onto Outter way, Lt onto fish springs road, Rt onto East Valley Rd, Lt onto Johnson Lane, then to Stephanie, Rt onto Hwy 395 North, Rt onto S. Sunridge Dr, Rt onto N Sunridge Dr. Cross Hwy 395 again onto Jacks Valley Road into Genoa. Lt onto Muller Ln, and back to Big Daddy's
Ride Date: 03/28/2015
Ride Title: Omo Ranch Road Loop
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Meet at Minden Starbucks to carpool at 8:30. Meet at the junction of Hwy 88 and Shake Ridge Rd at 10:30 to ride.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: A loop starting outbound on Shake Ridge and Fiddletown Road to Plymouth, CA. Return on Shenandoah and Omo Ranch Road to the point where Omo Ranch intersects Hwy 88. Mileage is approximately 60 and the roads are all fair to good pavement.
Ride Date: 03/28/2015
Ride Title: Car pool from South Lake to club ride
Depart Time: 8:45
Meeting Place: Purl Izumi Outlet Parking Lot
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Carpool to 88 and Shake Rd. for the weekend ride. Please text or email me if you plan on carpooling.
Ride Date: 03/28/2015
Ride Title: Saturday morning ride
Depart Time: 9 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's on Hwy 395 Minden, this ride takes about 3 hours with plenty of places to sprint, recover, rejoin.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45 +
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Hwy 395 south, Lt onto Muller Prky, Rt at Round-a-bout into Pine Nut Road, Lt onto outter way, Lt onto fish springs road, Rt onto East Valley Rd, Lt onto Johnson Lane, then to Stephanie, Rt onto Hwy 395 North, Rt onto S. Sunridge Dr, Rt onto N Sunridge Dr. Cross Hwy 395 again onto Jacks Valley Road into Genoa. Lt onto Muller Ln, and back to Big Daddy's
Ride Date: 03/26/2015
Ride Title: Pinenuts MTB
Depart Time: 5:15pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Muller Parkway. At the roundabout, go Right onto Pinenut Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the "Single Tree" trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15-20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride some singletrack, get in some climbing, probably ride the new Pinyon Trail but add on as the daylight allows. Bailout options available.
Ride Date: 03/21/2015
Ride Title: Virginia City - Lousetown Loop
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Governor's Field parking lot, on South Roop Street in Carson City.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55 or so
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride the quiet roads east of Carson City, up to Virginia City, up Gieger Grade, Virginia Highlands, Lousetown, back to Virginia City and return to Carson City. Some of the ride is on Highway 50, a little noisy but there's a good shoulder to ride on. Expect mostly very nice roads, some great views, and about 4000 feet of climbing. This is the club's weekend ride for that weekend, so there will be drinks and snacks provided afterward.
Ride Date: 03/19/2015
Ride Title: Pinenuts MTB
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Muller Parkway. At the roundabout, go Right onto Pinenut Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the "Single Tree" trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride some singletrack, get in some climbing, probably ride the new Pinyon Trail but add on as the daylight allows. Bailout options available.
Ride Date: 03/15/2015
Ride Title: Woodfords to the top of Monitor
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Meet in the upper parking area at Woodfords. Under the big pine trees
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-3181-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Out and back to the top of Monitor. If Monitor is not open we will go to the road closure on Ebbetts. Beverages and snacks provided post ride.
Ride Date: 03/15/2015
Ride Title: Easier Option
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: Woodfords, upper part by the pine trees
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-18-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: If you are not up to attempting Monitor Pass, just come out and ride to the base of Monitor and back.
Ride Date: 03/10/2015
Ride Title: New Pinyon Trail in the Pinenuts
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From south Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Muller Parkway. At the roundabout, go Right onto Pinenut Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the "Single Tree" trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15 ish
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: The Carson Valley Trails Association has built a new trail in the Pinenuts, which is now open and it should be pretty nice. The Pinyon Trail is about 5 miles, so we'll do that first then add on as long as daylight allows. Bailout options available.
We'll pedal promptly at 5pm.
Happy Daylight Savings Time!
Ride Date: 03/08/2015
Ride Title: Washoe Lake Loop
Depart Time: 1:00
Meeting Place: Savemart at the North end of Carson City. Carson Street and College Parkway
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 35ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Over Combs Canyon Rd and then counter clockwise loop around lake and Franktown.
Ride Date: 03/05/2015
Ride Title: Night Ride
Depart Time: 6 PM
Meeting Place: Kings Canyon Trailhead for the Ash to kings trail
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 215 1874)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 10
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride until we hit snow. you will need good lights.
Ride Date: 03/02/2015
Ride Title: Carpool to Tahoe Board Mtg
Depart Time: 500pm
Meeting Place: 5:00pm at GE or 5:15pm on Valley side of Kingsbury,
Ride Leader: Chris Rhiner (775-790-6373)
Email: forestyoga@netzero.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Dry road with good snow tires and a lot of talk about bicycles. Meeting is at the Lakeside Casino. All members are welcome to attend. Planning for Spring Party begins tonight.
Ride Date: 02/15/2015
Ride Title: Monitor
Depart Time: Noon
Meeting Place: Alpine County parking lot behind the General Store in Markleville.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: Davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25-30
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Out to and up the West side of Monitor and back. Ride pace will be easy for most of us, if Michael and Jenny show up they will be a lot faster.
Ride Date: 02/14/2015
Ride Title: Tour of Palm Springs
Depart Time: 7:00 am
Meeting Place: Palm Springs California for the Tour of Palm Springs.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Visit http://www.tourdepalmsprings.com/ for all the details and to register. This is a wonderful ride with warm and sunny days, cross winds, and wonderful tail-winds in a very large, very well organized ride. If you need accommodations, get them early, or I may be able to help find a place. Let me know if you are interested in attending. Robert
Ride Date: 02/14/2015
Ride Title: Meet and Decide
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Junction of Kingsbury and Foothill
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: Davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ?
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: We will meet and decide. Possibly a Diamond Valley Loop or extend that out to Markleville. Another option is doing a loop out to East Valley.
Ride Date: 02/01/2015
Ride Title: Pinenuts Tail Maintenance
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Pinenut/Riverview Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the "Single Tree" trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: NA
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: If skiing rocks is getting you down, let’s move some rocks: Meet the Pine Nut Mountains Trails Association for a day of trail maintenance. We'll be working on the “Teacher’s Trail” on the north side of Pine Nut Road. If you don't know the trail, it's fun and popular, worth the work.
- Work is planned from 10 until 2 pm.
- Pizza will be provided afterwards.
- Bring tools, gloves, water and everything you need for a safe day working in the desert. Useful tools are shovels, heavy rakes, and McLeods.
- There will be some tools and gloves to loan out.
I’m personally going to ride after pizza, so bring your mountain bike if you want to toodle around in the Pinenuts afterwards on a full stomach.
Ride Date: 02/01/2015
Ride Title: Washoe Lake Loop
Depart Time: 12:30
Meeting Place: Savemart at the North end of Carson. If you are a mountain bike rider who makes use of the Pinenuts you should meet at the Tree at ten and help there instead of this ride.
Ride Leader: dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Easy
Description: Counter clockwise loop around Washoe Lake. Again if you are a mountain biker who makes use of the Pinenuts please help with the trail maintenance at ten.
Ride Date: 01/31/2015
Ride Title: Decide and ride
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Parking lot at the bottom up Kingsbury
Ride Leader: dave scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 30 to 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Your guess is as good as mine. We will decide and ride. Check to make sure the ride is not cancelled. If it snows or rains it is not happening.
Ride Date: 01/25/2015
Ride Title: Woodfords to closure on Ebbetts
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Woodfords by the upper group of trees, not in front of the store.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318=7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back to the road closure on Ebbetts, possibly a side trip on the way back up Monitor to Heenan.
Ride Date: 01/24/2015
Ride Title: Saturday ride
Depart Time: 11:00
Meeting Place: The Tree at the corner of Foothill Rd,and Foothill Rd at 11:00 or
Kimmerling and Tillman in Gardnerville Ranchos at 10:45
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50 +
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be a nice casual paced ride to try and stay warm. Ride south toward Markleeville toward Ebbetts, turn around and return. There are plenty of opportunity to turn around at any point. Be sure to dress warm, it might get cold out there. Thanks, Robert
Ride Date: 01/22/2015
Ride Title: Clear Creek at Night
Depart Time: 6
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Trail Head
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (17754503886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride clear creek at night. You will need good lights.
Ride Date: 01/22/2015
Ride Title: Clear Creek Change
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Change
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (507-421-8540)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: I can't change the ride. I can no longer go, but call alex 507-421-8540, as he will be riding at 5 pm time frame not 6 pm.
Ride Date: 01/18/2015
Ride Title: Four corners to Woodfords
Depart Time: 1:30
Meeting Place: parking area at Foothill and Kingsbury
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Ride out to Woodfords and back. Maybe throw in a Diamond Valley loop if people are motivated.
Ride Date: 01/17/2015
Ride Title: Valley Loop
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Meet at base of Kingsbury on East side.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Dependent on weather. Plan to ride 40 miles in the valley if the weather is nice. Direction of travel depends on prevailing conditions. Ride and re-group format.
Ride Date: 01/17/2015
Ride Title: Clear Creek
Depart Time: 11:02
Meeting Place: At the school parking lot on Jack's Valley Road
Ride Leader: Tammy Lundquist (5305453155)
Email: tahoe.tammy@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is an out and back ride with Easy to Moderate terrain and nothing technical. Ride out as far as your legs will take you!
Ride Date: 01/11/2015
Ride Title: Decid and Ride from four corners
Depart Time: 1:00
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury and Foothill.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Ride out towards Diamond Valley and probably a Diamond Valley loop. Weather forecast is for mid fifties, if it ends up a lot cooler I will cancel. Check to be sure the ride is still on before heading out. I will decide by 12:00. If no cancellation notice sent out, it is on.
Ride Date: 01/10/2015
Ride Title: Washoe Lake Loop
Depart Time: 12:30
Meeting Place: Savemart Parking lot at the North end of Carson City.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Up and over the hill to Washoe Valley and counter clockwise around the lake.
Ride Date: 11/28/2014
Ride Title: Reno/Washoe Lake/Carson City
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Starbucks in the Raley's Center on Mountain Rose Highway, just past Sierra Summit Mall
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Ride around the West side of Washoe Lake to Schaat's Bakery in Carson City for a snack or lunch and then back the East side. Casual pace, relaxing post turkey day ride.
Ride Date: 11/25/2014
Ride Title: Boca/Stampede
Depart Time: 10:30
Meeting Place: Parking lot of Paco's Bike shop and the outlet stores in Truckee.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40-50
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Out the bike path and then to the road past Boca and Stampede.
Ride Date: 11/08/2014
Ride Title: Golf Course for Dinner
Depart Time: 6:00
Meeting Place: Genoa Lakes Golf Course
For those of you who have RSVPed for the dinner, it is at the Golf Course closest to Genoa. 1 Genoa Lakes Dr. Genoa, NV 89411
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description:
Ride Date: 11/08/2014
Ride Title: Davis Creek Cyclocross race
Depart Time: 7 am
Meeting Place: Davis Creek Regional park, on Bowers Mansion Road.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: many
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is the fifth race of the Sagebrush cyclocross race series held at Davis Creek Regional Park. Of course we need racers, spectators, course marshals and set-up crew. Or just come out, watch the racers and take pictures. If you help set-up you can race for free. What do you have to loose???
Ride Date: 10/30/2014
Ride Title: DST Commemorative Pinenuts Ride
Depart Time: 4:30pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Pinenut/Riverview Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the Single Tree trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Last after-work ride before Daylight Savings Time bids us farewell for the winter. The trails got a little rain last Saturday, so they may well be in nice shape. We'll ride until it's a little hard to see, but as always, there are bailout options.
Ride Date: 10/28/2014
Ride Title: End Of Year Party RSVP
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Genoa Lakes Golf Course on Saturday November 8th will be the End of the Year Party. You must RSVP that you are coming and whether you want Salomon or Tri tip by midnight October 28th. We must turn in a count on the 29th so the RSVP date is firm.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Change is to remind you to RSVP. We need at least 70 people to get our pricing. Please RSVP now. Do not put off your RSVP for the End of the Year Party. RSVP to FallDinnerParty@AltaAlpina.org. Starts at six at Geonoa Lakes Golf Course on Saturday November 8th. 6:00 to 6:30 arrive and one drink toke. 6:30 to 7:00 election of next years officers and club business. Club business will be limited to this time frame only, this is a social event. 7:00 dinner is served. Again a final count is due on October 29th so be sure to RSVP by midnight October 28th. Come out and have a great meal and a great time with your fellow club members. Free to those who were club members as of October 11th. All others are $40.00, our cost. Contact fellow club members to remind them to attend and RSVP. FallDinnerParty@AltaAlpina.org name and whether you want salmon or tri-tip. Newsletter has more info.
Ride Date: 10/25/2014
Ride Title: Ride around Lake Tahoe
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe(off of Los Angeles)
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: The ride has been changed to a meet and decide. Forecast is for rain starting early afternoon. We will come up with a shorter ride so that we can get back quickly if it starts to rain. This is not a club weekend ride. However, I do have left over drinks and food in my garage, that I want to get rid of, so there will be some post ride refreshments. Obviously weather may modify or cancel this ride.
Ride Date: 10/25/2014
Ride Title: todays ride canceled
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Today\'s ride in Tahoe is canceled. The winds are howling and rain is expected later.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Windy, wind chill, and possible rain is canceling today\'s ride. If you must ride mountain bike may be the way to go, hide in the trees and hope one does not blow down on you. Either that or go for a run. Posting as a new ride as the rideboard will not allow me to just send a cancellation notice on the previous ride posting.
Ride Date: 10/22/2014
Ride Title: Pinenuts After Work
Depart Time: 4:30pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Pinenut/Riverview Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the Single Tree trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Riding in the Pinenuts for about 2 hours, with a fair bit of climbing and as much single track as I can string together.
Ride Date: 10/14/2014
Ride Title: MTB PInenuts
Depart Time: 4:30 pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Pinenut/Riverview Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the Single Tree trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: CHANGE: The weather forecast for Tuesday is for a cool and windy evening, and I'm not winterized just yet. If you're thinking of joining me for this ride, please let me know and we'll talk in the afternoon about whether to ride….
Riding in the Pinenuts for about 2 hours, with a fair bit of climbing and as much single track as I can string together. There are bailout points if you want a shorter or easier ride.
Ride Date: 10/12/2014
Ride Title: Pine Nut Mountains Trails Assn - Fall color Mt Bike ride
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Meet at the top of Luther Pass (hwy 89), at the turn out on the south side of the road.
Ride Leader: Nate Littrell ()
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Hey folks,
I’d love to see some of your smiling faces at our upcoming ride. This will be a gorgeous, fun ride at a social pace. Let me know if you’d like to carpool.
Mel – Please post To AACC rideboard.
N8
Pine Nut Mountains Trails Assn - Fall color Mt Bike ride, Sunday Oct 12, 2014.
Two car point to point.
Luther Pass to Christmas Valley.
We'll be starting on a fairly new connector trail from Luther Pass to the Scott Lake Rd., then the old road from Scott Lake to Big Meadow, The Rim Trail from Big Meadow to the Christmas Valley Trail and down to the car.
This is not a killer ride, but does include fast flowing downhill, technical rocky downhill, gradual and steep climbs, some bike hiking, even a little bit of flat trail. Virtually all single track. And Aspen groves.
The two car logistics to be handled that morning depending on who shows up.
Meet at the top of Luther Pass (hwy 89), at the turn out on the south side of the road. 9:30 AM.
Questions? gomodough@gmail.com
Ride Date: 10/11/2014
Ride Title: Fall Almost a Century
Depart Time: 8:30/9:30
Meeting Place: Reminder to put this on your schedule. Meet will be 8:30 at Lampe Park to carpool to the CG Bar in Wellington to ride. Plan is to be on our bikes by 9:30. RSVP to davescar30@gmail.com
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Wellington to Bridgeport and back over Sweetwater Pass. As in the past I will park by car at the top of the pass as a rest stop. Hopefully this year we will have better weather. More details will be provide as the ride date gets closer.
This is another ride where you need to be a club member to participate. RSVP to davescar30@gmail.com
Ride Date: 10/11/2014
Ride Title: RSVP ASAP Fall Almost a Century
Depart Time: any
Meeting Place: email me at davescar30@gmail.com if you are going to, or even thinking about doing the end of the year ride. Wellington to Bridgeport and back. Pizza afterwards.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: I am going to the storage unit on Monday to get supplies for the ride. Please, please email me if you are even thinking about doing the ride so that I do not run out of stuff at the rest stop. davescar30@gmail.com. Note: if you find out at the last minute that you can do the ride, you are welcome, I just need an idea of how many are riding.
Ride Date: 10/05/2014
Ride Title: Ride over Tioga Pass
Depart Time: 7 am
Meeting Place: Carpool from Gardnerville (7:00 am) to Lee Vining (arrive 8:30) on Sunday Oct 5th. I have room in my car for one person/bike/gear.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50 +
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Hello All, sorry for the late posting of this ride. Up Tioga pass on the east side into Yosamite and about 20 miles into the valley below, turn around and return. Please bring plenty of liquids for this ride, not sure if we will have access to refreshments along the way. If you will be attending, please call and let me know. Don't want to leave anyone. Food and refreshments after the ride.
Ride Date: 10/04/2014
Ride Title: Blue Lakes out and back - Official Weekend ride
Depart Time: 9:30 or 10:00
Meeting Place: 9:30 my house 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe, CA
10:00 bottom of Old Meyers Grad and South Upper Truckee Rd.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50 or 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out to Blue Lakes and back. Will take the old road from Hope Valley to the top of Luther on the way back. This is now the weekend ride for the weekend of the 4th and 5th. So there will be beverages and snacks at my house afterwards.
Ride Date: 09/27/2014
Ride Title: Galena Fest
Depart Time: early
Meeting Place: Saturday, September 27, 2014- Galena Creek Regional Park, http://www.renogalenafest.com/
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: This is an all day event with the Bloody Rose Mountain bike hill climb in the morning, The Wicked Thorn is a foot race, and then there is cyclocross in the afternoon. Check out the web site for all the details. Thanks
Ride Date: 09/14/2014
Ride Title: Marathon Escort
Depart Time: early
Meeting Place: Depends
Ride Leader: Kevin Willitts (5305459150)
Email: wksc@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 26
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: The Lake Tahoe Marathon folks are looking for a couple more bike riders to escort the lead marathon runners this weekend Sunday 9/14. Escorts receive a free entry into the Tahoe Bike Classic Gran Fondo/Hill climb on Sept 28. Give me a call for more info. 530-545-9150
Ride Date: 09/13/2014
Ride Title: King of the King
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury, Carson Valley side.
Ride Leader: Allen Biaggi (775 781-2112)
Email: jobspk@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 7.9 mile T
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Who is the King of the King? This is a time trial up the east side of Kingsbury Grade. The mileage is 7.9 miles with an average grade of 6.1% and an elevation gain of 2550 feet. Registration will open at 8:00 am with the first rider off at 9:00 am. Riders will be sent off in 30 second or 1 minute increments depending upon turnout. Traffic should be very light since the west side is closed for construction. Cost of the race is $10. Prizes will be awarded for top three places in A, B, C and D. This is NOT a USA Cycling sanctioned ride.
Ride Date: 09/13/2014
Ride Title: Ride around the Lake
Depart Time: 9:30 or 10:00
Meeting Place: 9:30 at my house: 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe
10:00 parking lot in front of Pearl Izumi Factory Outlet at the Y
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride around the lake.
Bring your own bbq at my house afterwards. Usual club drinks and snacks will be provided. If you want beer or wine bring your own.
Ride Date: 09/13/2014
Ride Title: King of the King
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury, Carson Valley side.
Ride Leader: Allen Biaggi (775 781-2112)
Email: jobspk@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 7.9 mile T
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Just a reminder...the King of the King is this Saturday, September 13. This is a time trial up the east side of Kingsbury Grade. The mileage is 7.9 miles with an average grade of 6.1% and an elevation gain of 2550 feet. Registration will open at 8:00 am with the first rider off at 9:00 am. Riders will be sent off in 30 second or 1 minute intervals depending on turnout. Cost of the race is $10. Prizes will be awarded for top three places in A, B, C and D.
Ride Date: 09/13/2014
Ride Title: September 13th
Depart Time: 9, 9:30, or 10
Meeting Place: One last reminder King of the King at 9:00
Ride around the Lake at either 9:30 or 10:00 depending on starting point.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ?
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description:
Ride Date: 09/07/2014
Ride Title: Mmm, Dirt
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Stoddick Park at 8:45 so we have half a chance of rolling by 9:00.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 80+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Kilroy style ride with about half dirt and half pavement. Best option is a cyclocross bike, though mountain bike would be capable as well.
Leaving from Stoddick Park in Gardnerville, proceed to Leviathan Mine road on south 395. Follow Leviathan Mine until it hits Monitor Pass Rd above the reservoir. Ride pavement to Markleeville, and continue up to Airport Road and Indian Creek Reservoir. This dirt road hits Diamond Valley Road, which will be used to take standard routes back to Gardnerville.
This ride is on Sunday the 7th, so that people can partake in the Sacramento Cyclocross race on Saturday.
Ride Date: 08/30/2014
Ride Title: Mormon Emigrant
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: 8:30am at Douglas High School or 9am at Burnside (junction of hwy 89/88).
Ride Leader: Christine Rhiner (775-790-6373)
Email: forestyoga@netzero.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 62
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: 62 miles, 7000ft elevation gain with a surprising amount of downhill at the beginning of the ride. Water available at only one place on the route. Regrouping will occur at critical intersections. This is a remote area of winding roads, except the last 8 miles is on hwy 88. The true start of the ride is 12 miles west of Kirkwood Ski Area on the right hand side, you can meet us at the rest area parking lot, if carpooling isn't possible. Send a text in the morning if you are planning on carpooling.
Ride Date: 08/30/2014
Ride Title: Monitor Pass Century
Depart Time: 8:00am-ish
Meeting Place: Target parking lot on Jacks Valley. Please email, if you decide to join me.
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (775-830-5995)
Email: Kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Target, Genoa, Big Trees, up Diamond Valley, Markleeville, top of Monitor then back the same way. It's an out and back, so it's hard to get lost. I'll stop in Markleeville both ways for food/ drink. There should be plenty of time, but I do need to finish the ride by 4 so I can get to a BBQ.
Ride Date: 08/26/2014
Ride Title: Tuesday meet and decide
Depart Time: 5:00
Meeting Place: Factory Stores at the Y South Lake Tahoe outside of the Pearl Izumi Outlet Store
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ???
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet and decide. Probably 25-30 miles.
Ride Date: 08/23/2014
Ride Title: Markleeville to Lake Alpine
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Markleeville, behind the General Store, ready to roll at 10am.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride up and over Ebbetts Pass, down to Hermit Valley, up Pacific Grade, past Mosquito Lake, and over the rollers to Lake Alpine, and back, for about 7000 feet of climbing. Food and water is available at Lake Alpine. It's an out and back, so if you're looking for a shorter ride, you can turn around earlier if you want.
Ride Date: 08/22/2014
Ride Title: Ebbetts Pass Century
Depart Time: 8:30am-ish
Meeting Place: Target parking lot on Jacks Valley. This ride is tomorrow. Email me, if you decide to join me.
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (775-830-5995)
Email: kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 105
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Target-Genoa-Carson River-Woodfords-Markleeville-top of Ebbetts and back. I'll stop in Markleeville both ways to buy food/liquids. This is my second ride since taking a month off, I'll be going slower than my normal pace.
Ride Date: 08/20/2014
Ride Title: Meet and Decide mountain Bike
Depart Time: 5:00
Meeting Place: Factory Stores at the Y South Lake Tahoe, in front of Pearl Izumi.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: ???
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Meet and decide. Most likely Tahoe Mountain trails.
Ride Date: 08/19/2014
Ride Title: kingsbury/Luther loop counter clockwise
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury grade, valley side. Sorry about the short notice.
Ride Leader: Christine Rhiner (7757906373)
Email: forestyoga@netzero.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 45
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description:
Ride Date: 08/16/2014
Ride Title: Mormon Emigrant Loop
Depart Time: 9:30am
Meeting Place: The Sno-Park parking lot on Mormon Emigrant Trail just off Hiway 88, 10 minutes west of Kirkwood. Or carpool from Burnside Lake parking lot at Picketts Junction, meeting at 8:30am.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: Jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This ride stays mostly on small, lightly travelled forest service roads, and has roughly 7000 feet of climbing. There isn't much in the way of road signs out there, so we'll regroup often.
There are no services on this loop, so please carry plenty of food and water and be self-sufficient.
Ride Date: 08/14/2014
Ride Title: Ebbets & Lake Alpine
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Wolf Creek (base of Ebbets Pass) 10am. You can start earlier (and have a longer ride), park at Markleeville Courthouse.
Ride Leader: Christine Rhiner (775-790-6373)
Email: forestyoga@netzero.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45+
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Any threat of lightening cancels or shortens this ride. This is a Jim or Chris pace. Sorry for the late notice.
Ride Date: 08/13/2014
Ride Title: Decide and ride
Depart Time: 5:00
Meeting Place: Factory stores at the Y In front of the Pearl Izumi outlet
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ?
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet and decide.
Ride Date: 08/10/2014
Ride Title: Tahoe, the Hard Way
Depart Time: 7:30
Meeting Place: Earlier start time because the weather is nice, and I want to beat the traffic in South Lake. Meet at Boulder Lodge parking lot at Heavenly. Plenty of parking space.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 120
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Earlier start time because the weather is nice, and I want to beat the traffic in South Lake.
This is a modified clockwise loop around Tahoe. Start from the ridge and descend to South Lake Tahoe. Proceed around the south end of the lake and up the west side. At Incline Village, travel over Mt. Rose summit and through Reno to Geiger Grade and a quick visit to Virginia City. Descend to Carson City and proceed over Spooner Summit. Close out the loop into South Lake and back up the lakeside of Kingsbury to original starting spot.
The extra climbing outside of the lake basin can be deleted if you so choose. I will leave the cooler in my car.
Thanks,
Garth
Ride Date: 08/07/2014
Ride Title: Thursday Night Road Race -location change
Depart Time: 5:15
Meeting Place: DIAMOND VALLEY
Ride Leader: Di Bolton (775 781-4660)
Email: dibolton@frontier.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Hi Race Fans,
Due to flash flooding last night out on Jo Lane and excessive mud on the road
we will have to meet out at Diamond Valley tonight ;-(
Please call and or pass this on to any Reno Wheelman and others that you may have contact with.
Again, we will be meeting at DIAMOND VALLEY tonight.
See you all tonight out at DIAMOND VALLEY.
Si
Ride Date: 08/06/2014
Ride Title: Decide and ride
Depart Time: 5:00
Meeting Place: Factory stores at the Y in South Lake Tahoe, by the Pearl Izumi store.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ?
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Will decide and go where-ever.
Ride Date: 08/02/2014
Ride Title: Blue Lakes out and back
Depart Time: 8:30 or 9:00
Meeting Place: Ready to ride 8:30 my house 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake for the longer distance
9:00 Bottom of old Myers Grade off of South Upper Truckee. We should get there around 9:00 so just wait if we don't arrive until a little after 9:00
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70 or 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: From my house we will go out through town and Sawmill and come back Pioneer due to traffic.
From Old Myers Grade we will take South Upper Truckee to the Campground road then 89 over Luther Pass to 88 to Blue Lakes Road. We will come back the old road, so Laura, if you come you will have to ride through the water. There is water on the route but no food. Snacks at the end at Old Meyers Grade
Ride Date: 07/27/2014
Ride Title: Henness Pass to Mt Rose Loop
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Truckee Bagel Co/Raley's parking lot in South Reno.
(Wedge Parkway off of Mt Rose Hwy)
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a loop I have wanted to ride for a while. The majority of the route is pavement, though some amount of dirt exists. Probably best ridden with a cyclocross bike, though larger tires on a road bike may be functional as well. Starting from the south end of Reno, we will pick our way through town out to Verdi. Out of Verdi, we will proceed on Henness Pass Rd out to Boca Reservoir. Crossing under Hwy 80, the route will proceed along Glenshire Dr to Truckee. From here, the loop is closed by riding along the north end of Tahoe over Mt Rose Hwy. Rough mileage is below. This is a semi-exploratory ride, so I cannot comment on the condition of the dirt on Henness Pass Rd at the present time. To combat this, I generally bring an extra $10 for food and mountain biking shoes.
As this is a weekend ride, I will bring an ample supply of Perpetuum and money for a snack stop.
Hwy 580 S. Reno to Dog Valley Rd. - 30 miles
Dog Valley to Hwy 80 Truckee- 25 miles
Hwy 80 Truckee to Hwy 580 S. Reno - 40 miles
Ride Date: 07/26/2014
Ride Title: Lake Davis
Depart Time: 8:30
Meeting Place: Park in the middle of Graeagle
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back to Lake Davis.
Ride Date: 07/25/2014
Ride Title: Camping fo Graeagle Century
Depart Time: na
Meeting Place: Plumas Eureka State Park
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: If you are going to do the Graeagle Century this weekend and want to share a campsite get in touch with me. I have a site the nights of the 25th and 26th at Plumas Eureka State Park. I have a small tent. It says I can have two cars, so if you want to share the site and have a small tent or will be sleeping in your car get in touch with me.
Ride Date: 07/20/2014
Ride Title: Adopt-A-Highway
Depart Time: 8:20
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock park.
Ride Leader: Tammy Lundquist (530.545.3155)
Email: tahoe.tammy@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: Will provide coffee, bagels and cream cheese and all items for trash pick up. Please wear sturdy shoes, long pants, hat. Usually takes less than 2 hours. For those interested we can ride afterwards. Selection of ride will be determined then.
Ride Date: 07/13/2014
Ride Title: Donner Pass to Cisco Grove and back
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Parking lot on Donner Pass Road for the outlet stores and Pacos Bike Shop. Carpool if possible
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Over Donner Pass Road and down to Cisco Grove store and back. Bring money for treats at the store. If John Bails rides, ice cream is a must.
Ride Date: 07/12/2014
Ride Title: Tour de South Tahoe
Depart Time: 10am
Meeting Place: Pearl Izumi parking lot at the Y in South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40 ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: This will be a mellow-paced ride, taking in some of the climbs and other roads in South Lake. We'll do South Upper Truckee to Luther, out to Fallen Leaf and a few other roads in between. It will be an easy ride to cut short if you want, or keep riding with us. Note that the newsletter had the Mormon Emigrant ride scheduled for the same day, but this ride is in lieu of that ride, and that ride will be rescheduled for a few weeks from now.
Ride Date: 07/10/2014
Ride Title: The Time is Right
Depart Time: 6:15 PM
Meeting Place: Diamond Valley school parking lot on Diamond Valley Road, at the 6:15 Hour. course is out Diamond Valley road past the Indian Reservation area, turn around and return.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 10 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: An interesting name for an interesting timed ride. So here goes, 10ish miles as a timed event, guess what your time will be, the person who gets closest to their guessed time, WITHOUT GOING OVER, is the winner. (think "The Price is Right") No watches, computers or electronic devises of any kind VISIBLE TO THE RIDER! Riders start in 30 second intervals, Results posted in 48 hours after the ride. Winner gets a Banana split from Dairy Queen. Any questions? Did I mention this ride is FREE!!
Ride Date: 07/08/2014
Ride Title: Fernley Club Challenge
Depart Time: 4:00?
Meeting Place: Carson City?
Ride Leader: Robert Gagen (775-883-3275)
Email: r_gagen@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Anyone want to commute to Fernley for the race?
Ride Date: 07/08/2014
Ride Title: Fernley Carpool
Depart Time: 4:15
Meeting Place: Medical Center at the intersection of 88 and 395 (north end)
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (17754503886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: I have a big car with lots of bike capacity. Meet at 4:15 for a carpool. Bob, if you want us to pick you up as we pass through Carson, let me know.
Ride Date: 07/05/2014
Ride Title: Blue Lakes out and back
Depart Time: 8 or 9
Meeting Place: 8:00 my house 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe
9:00 Bottom of Old Myers Grade and South Upper Truckee in Myers. Be ready to ride at 9:00
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70 or 50
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: If you want to bring stuff to BBQ there will be a bring your own BBQ at my house after the ride. This is not a weekend ride so you need to provide your own post ride refreshments. Ride to Myers, up and over Luther Pass - highway 88 - Blue Lakes Rd. and back.
Ride Date: 06/28/2014
Ride Title: Transport to Challenge
Depart Time: 5 or 6
Meeting Place: 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: I need a ride to the start of the Challenge as early as possible. As many of you know, due to health issue I can not drive. Michael would like me there as early as possible. So if you are going down early,and can give me a ride, please get in contact with me.
Thanks,
Dave
Ride Date: 06/22/2014
Ride Title: Tour of Carson Valley
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Genoa
Ride Leader: Rhiner Chris (7757906373)
Email: forestyoga@netzero.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: 44 or 60 miles, bbq to follow at the park. Pre - registration available in Minden. Thought I would try support on these very familiar roads!
Ride Date: 06/22/2014
Ride Title: Little City Stage Race Sunday Volunteer
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Diamond Valley and Minden Park
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (17754503886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 32
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Easy
Description: LCSR are also in need of volunteers in Minden and Diamond Valley to help out for the tt and crit on sunday. T-shirts food beverages and beers. we need course marshals for the crit and the turn around at the tt also holders for the riders for the tt.
We are expecting a big turnout this year, theres been lots of talk. Check out the website at http://www.tourdenez.com/ and click on the little city link
bubba@tourdenez.com
775-772-3260
Ride Date: 06/22/2014
Ride Title: SpokeRider Reno
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Caughlin Athletic Club, Reno 4100 Caughlin Pkwy, Reno NV
FUND RAISER FOR THE JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Ride Leader: Janet Smagala ( 775.741.4079)
Email: Janetsmagala@gamingcapitalgrou
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 10,25,40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: This is a fund raiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Go to http://spokerridereno.com/ for more information and to register.
The ride includes a poker run with prizes.
Ride Date: 06/22/2014
Ride Title: Tour of the Carson Valley - Barbecue and Ice Cream Social
Depart Time: 8:30 - 10:00
Meeting Place: Mormon Station State Park
Jack's Valley Road
Genoa, NV
Ride Leader: Tour of the Carson V Bike the West (800-565-2704)
Email: was415fuz@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20, 44, 60
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Join Curtis Fong's 7th annual Tour of the Carson Valley. It's a fun bike ride with several popular route options including: 11 mile family fun ride, 20 mile bike/hike tour, and 44 or 60 mile bicycle tours. Enjoy excellent "Bike the West" sag support and fully stocked rest stops. After the ride, enjoy a barbecued chicken lunch catered by Tahoe Ridge Wineray and top it off with a cool ice cream from a local creamery. Registration includes t-shirt, water bottle and post ride meal, ice cream and live entertainment!
Ride Date: 06/21/2014
Ride Title: Cycle the Sierra Bicycle Tour
Depart Time: 7 a.m.
Meeting Place: Nevada Union High School
11761 Ridge Road
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Ride Leader: Cycle the Sierra (530-320-1625)
Email: was415fuz@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 300 mile f
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Cycle the Sierra is a fully supported, 5 day journey through the Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern CA. Past riders have linked this tour with Alta Alpina Challenge, with a few rest days in between for fresh legs for the Challenge. Approximately 60 miles per day, camping at night under the stars. Camp will feature delicious food, live music, beer and wine garden, massage therapists, bike mechanics and other cyclists from al over the USA. Spread the word about this tour....they are spreading the word about the Challenge, so let's reciprocate!
Ride Date: 06/20/2014
Ride Title: Little City Stage Race Housing
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Carson Valley
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (17754503886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 1002
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: A handful of people inquired about host housing for little city. One group is 3 women coming in from so cal. If you would or know of somebody that could host some racers please let Bubba know asap. also a parent and his son, along with a few others.
bubba@tourdenez.com
775-772-3260
Ride Date: 06/15/2014
Ride Title: Sonora Pass
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: The ride starts from the Caltrans station at the intersection of CA108 (Sonora Pass) and US395 at 9am. Carpool from the parking lot in front of the old Scolaris in Gardnerville, a little before 8am to load up and roll away by 8. (The newsletter had a different carpool meeting place, but it will be overrun with Carson Valley Days festivities this weekend).
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 65
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Sonora is one of the most scenic passes around, and riding both sides nets you about 7100 feet of climbing, much of it steep, some of it crazy steep. Water and food should be available in Dardenelles (the turn around point). If you’re only up for one side, turning around at the top makes a very respectable ride. I’ll have snacks and drinks for afterward. Please drop me a line if you think you’ll likely go, so I have an idea of who to expect. If you don’t drop me a line, come anyway. See the club website under “Road Bike Routes” -> “395 South” for more route details.
Ride Date: 06/11/2014
Ride Title: Flume Trail from Spooner Lake
Depart Time: 5:00 pm-ish
Meeting Place: Spooner Lake parking lot. Remember to bring money for parking. Let me know if you decide to ride. The start time is flexible, since I don't know the exact time I will be able to leave work.
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (775-830-5995)
Email: kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Spooner Lake to Marlette Lake to Flume Trail to top of Tunnel Creek then back to Spooner. I may drop down Tunnel Creek to Incline Village then back the same way, but this depends on the time.
Ride Date: 06/10/2014
Ride Title: Kingsbury Singletrack Loop
Depart Time: 5:45pm
Meeting Place: Tina Court and Tramway, at the top of Kingsbury.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: There’s a neat singletrack loop we can do now that is partly on the Tahoe Rim Trail, partly the new Daggett Connector trails. The loop requires a kind of spunky pace to complete it before dark, and some of the climbing is tough, some of the loop is technical granite steps, but other parts are easy swooshy singletrack, and some parts are even downhill.
Ride Date: 06/08/2014
Ride Title: Ride the Lake reminder
Depart Time: 9:00 or 9:30
Meeting Place: 9:00 2963 Oakland Avenue S. Lake Tahoe. Turn off of highway 50 onto Los Angels then go left on Oakland(2nd left)
9:30 Pearl Izumi parking lot Factory stores at the Y
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Clockwise loop around the lake. BBQ at 2963 Oakland afterwards. Bring beer and wine, the rest will be provided(same stuff as Spring Century). Favor to ask: as I am banned from doing anything for about the next six weeks, if you have and good books I could borrow I would appreciate you bringing them with you.
Need more info contact me, Dave
Ride Date: 06/08/2014
Ride Title: Ride the Lake
Depart Time: 9:00 or 9:30
Meeting Place: 9:00 my house 2963 Oakland Avenue South Lake Tahoe. Take highway 50 to Los Angeles, left on Oakland
9:30 Parking lot for Pearl Izumi and Big Five at the Y, South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride around the Lake. Refreshments will be at my house. The bring your own bbq will not be necessary, we should have enough left overs from the Ray Rickard Spring Century. If you want beer or wine you need to bring your own. Also, the left overs are beef, turkey, and veggie burgers so if you want chicken or something else you will need to bring it.
Ride Date: 06/07/2014
Ride Title: Saturday morning ride
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddies Bike and Ski on Hwy 395 in Gardnerville
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Sorry for the late posting, if anyone is interested in doing a Saturday morning ride around the valley, show up and we will decide which route. Vielen Dank Robert
Ride Date: 06/01/2014
Ride Title: America\'s Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Depart Time: 6 - 7:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Montbleu Casino Resort & Spa
Highway 50
Stateline, South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Wayne Treloggen (818-321-6626)
Email: was415fuz@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35/72/100
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Let\'s support fellow Alta Alpina member and past VP, Curtis Fona and his famous bike ride. It\'s the 23rd annual America\'s most Beautiful Bike Ride. Ride around Lake Tahoe and enjoy the spectacular scenery, rolling hills and some big climbs. The 100 mile route has 4924 feet of climbing, 72 miler has 4024 feet, and the 35 mile option includes a boat cruise. Excellent support by Curtis\' world class cycling company. After ride party at Montbleu finish line is included in registration. bikethewest.com
Ride Date: 06/01/2014
Ride Title: Sequoia Century
Depart Time: 6 a.m. - 10 a.m
Meeting Place: Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, CA
Ride Leader: Laura Caimi (775-781-3480)
Email: lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50, 100k,
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Com join Western Wheelers Bicycle Club 40th annual Sequoia Century. There are four route options all which wind through magnificent redwood trees. The metric has 6600 feet of climbing, 102 miles has 8520 feet, and the 120 mile route has 9920 feet. The ride is fully supported and includes a hot post-ride meal. Special 40th anniversary Sequoia jersey available for purchase. For more details see the website - westernwheelerscycleclub.memberlodge
Ride Date: 05/31/2014
Ride Title: Saturday AM ride
Depart Time: 0900
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike Shop/395
Ride Leader: Rick Miyashiro (775 450-6457)
Email: davelynrick@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40-60
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: Usual Pine Nut loop to East Valley to Stephanie-395-Sunridge-Jacks Valley Rd-Centerville. Multiple join up (by estimating our pace; pace dependent on who shows) and multiple bailout spots.
Ride Date: 05/31/2014
Ride Title: Sierra Century
Depart Time: 6:45am
Meeting Place: Meet at registration
Ride Leader: Rhiner & Becky Chris (7757906373)
Email: forestyoga@netzero.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 102
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: It's a fun ride with one very steep climb for the 102 mile route.
Ride Date: 05/31/2014
Ride Title: In Memory of my Father
Depart Time: 10 AM
Meeting Place: Parking lot in front of Bike Habitat Bike Shop next to Best Buy Topsey Lane, Minden, NV
Ride Leader: Jamie Borino (775-691-0981)
Email: jborino@charter.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is a self supported road bike ride. It is in memory of my father who was the principle for Incline Elementary School from the 1970's to 1990's. Will be riding from Bike Habitat toward Markleeville, CA and back.
Ride Date: 05/31/2014
Ride Title: Sierra Century - Slug Gulch
Depart Time: 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Meeting Place: Amador County Fairground
8621 Sherwood Street
Plymouth, CA 95669
Ride Leader: Sierra Century (sacwheelmen.org)
Email: was415fuz@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 35,65,102,
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Let's support the Sacramento Wheelmen and their 39th annual Sierra Century. Ride through pine forests and the wine country of Amador and El Dorado Counties and the Shenandoah Valley. Four different routes fro 35 miles with 1,400 feet, 65 miles with 4,500 feet, 102 miles with 7,400 feet and the big one, 124 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing. This is a great training ride for Alta Alpina Challenge. Fully supported ride with large group of excellent Wheelmen volunteers. Registration fee includes continental breakfast, lunch stop and post ride meal. sac wheelmen.org
(This is not an Alta Alpina Cycling Club sponsored event)
Ride Date: 05/30/2014
Ride Title: Diamond Valley School Bike A Thon
Depart Time: 8:30am
Meeting Place: Diamond Valley School
Ride Leader: Michael Bayer (877-845-2453)
Email: mbayer1@mindspring.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 10
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Every year Diamond Valley School in Alpine County celebrates the end of the school year with a day of fun. And what could be more fun than a day of cycling?
On May 30 the the children of Alpine County will celebrate their annual Diamond Valley Bike Rodeo and Bike-A-Thon. Naturally, as the local bike club Alta Alpina has been asked to help out to make sure everyone has a great time. Please wear an Alta Alpina jersey.
Ride Date: 05/25/2014
Ride Title: Ray Rickard Spring Century
Depart Time: 8:00 10:00
Meeting Place: Same as last year 628 West Fork Vista off of Centerville. Remember your membership must be current to participate in this ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Metric Century is South on 395 to Monitor and then back through Woodfords and Foothill Rd. Century is Metric plus an up and over and back of Luther Pass. Note this is a change of the route due to road construction on Kingsbury. Short route, Diamond Valley Loop. Rsvp name, planned route, burger choice-meat, veggie, or turkey and one or two burgers to Davescar30@gmail.com. Routes and other rides at altaalpina.org has ride discriptions.
Ride Date: 05/22/2014
Ride Title: Last chance to RSVP
Depart Time: 10:00pm
Meeting Place: See Ray Rickard Spring Century posting
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: You must RSVP by Thursday night at 10:00 pm.
Send the route choice and food choice to me. Beef, Turkey, or Veggie.
Davescar30@gmail.com
Ride Date: 05/22/2014
Ride Title: One Week/5 days to RSVP
Depart Time: NA
Meeting Place: One week until the Ray Rickard Spring Century and Metric Century. Please RSVP no later than Thursday May 22nd.
RSVP to davescar30@gmail.com Route, and type of burger.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage:
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Bonus possibility, just do the front side of Luther and get about 88 miles.
Ride Date: 05/22/2014
Ride Title: Spring Century RSVP
Depart Time: 10:00pm
Meeting Place: Two weeks until the Ray Rickard Spring Century. Please RSVP for the Spring Century as soon as you know you are going to do it!!!!!!!!
The Ride is on Sunday May 25th, however, we need advanced notice to go buy supplies.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: RSVP the following info:
Century, metric or Diamond Valley loop
Beef, turkey, or veggie burger
RSVP to davescar30@gmail.com
Check the Spring Century post for more info on the ride.
Ride Date: 05/18/2014
Ride Title: Pine Nut Cracker
Depart Time: 8:00 AM
Meeting Place: Douglas County Fairgrounds Pavilion at 8 AM on Sunday May 18, for helping with the Pine Nut Cracker.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage:
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Available positions
8 AM for registration opening at 9 AM.
11:00 AM, Racers
11:00 AM, race course spotters and photographer
11:00 AM, important person with clipboard and microphone
12:30 lunch servers
3:00 Pm, Clean-up
Ride Date: 05/17/2014
Ride Title: Tahoe City to Cisco Grove and back
Depart Time: 10 or 11:30
Meeting Place: Tahoe City by the Transit Center at 10:00 ready to ride. Or for shorter Ride, Truckee at Pacos Bike Shop Parking lot. We should get there a little before 11:30. If we aren't there then just wait for us or give me a call.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50 or 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Tahoe City-bike path/highway to Truckee. Stop and pick up people in Truckee then up and over Donner Pass on the old highway. Then down to Cisco Grove and back. Bring money to buy stuff at Cisco Grove Store. The out is steep the back is mild and usually includes a tail wind.
Ride Date: 05/17/2014
Ride Title: Wellington to Bridgeport+
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Meeting at Wellington rather early to avoid possible afternoon winds. Exact location is the community center near the junction of 208 & 829 according to google maps. Let me know if you want to carpool from Gardnerville by phone or email and we can set something up, (generally 8:15 at Starbucks).
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 80+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is an 80 mile out and back ride from Wellington, NV to Bridgeport, CA. There is food at Bridgeport, so bring some cash.
Terrain includes gentle climbing in both directions and great views of greater Nevada.
Ride Date: 05/16/2014
Ride Title: Hung-A-Lel-Ti Bike Fix Clinic
Depart Time: 2:00pm
Meeting Place: Hung-A-Lel-Ti Wellness Center. This is the large gymnasium building adjacent to Diamond Valley Road.
Ride Leader: Michael Bayer (877-845-2453)
Email: mbayer1@mindspring.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Every year Diamond Valley School in Alpine County celebrates the end of the school year with a day of fun. And what could be more fun than a day of cycling? To make sure that the children of the Hung-A-Lel-Ti community are able to fully participate. Alta Alpina has also volunteered to help with a Bike Fix Clinic. Our club members will be helping get tubes repaired, tires inflated, and chains and moving parts lubricated. We’ll also help triage all the bikes and identify those that may need some additional mechanical repair. Bring a bike work stand and tools if you have them.
Ride Date: 05/13/2014
Ride Title: Pinenut Cracker Preview
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: The Single Tree Trailhead on Pinenut Road #2.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Let's ride the Pinenut Cracker course in preparation for this Sunday's mountain bike race. This ride will not, however, be at race pace.
Ride Date: 05/11/2014
Ride Title: Ride the Lake
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Park across from Ski Beach in Incline. It is on Lakeshore Blvd.immediately across from the entrance to Ski Beach.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 72
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Casual ride around the lake. This is an easier alternative to Jenny's ride. So if you want a better work out join her, if your body is in the early season cruise mode join us.
Ride Date: 05/11/2014
Ride Title: Spooner-Luther Loop
Depart Time: 10 am
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane). Note that we've been asked Not to park at the state park on Foothill since we're not hanging there using the park.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 80
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Think of this as a slight detour to the club favorite Kingsbury-Luther while Kingsbury's closed. From Genoa, we'll ride up Jack's Valley, and take Clear Creek Road halfway up Spooner. Then Hiway 50 over to the Lake, Pioneer Trail to Myers, South Upper Truckee over Luther, down Woodfords Canyon, then take Foothill back to Genoa. 5000 feet of climbing? We'll have snacks and drinks at the end.
Ride Date: 05/10/2014
Ride Title: Sat AM MTB Ride
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: The Tree
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (+1775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Probably a ride with some intervals up to Jesse's Trail. Long climb with a technical downhill. I hope to catch some of the trails for the Pinenut Cracker
Ride Date: 05/10/2014
Ride Title: Motherlode Century
Depart Time: 6:30 - 8:30
Meeting Place: Sierra Rizing Bakery
7310 Highway 49
Lotus, CA 95651
Ride Leader: Wayne Treloggen (818-321-6626)
Email: was415fuz@aol.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 28 - 97, 5
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Rolling through ranch, forest, farms and vineyards, the Motherlode Century guides you through some of No. California's most beautiful landscapes. Five route options from 28 miles with 3000 feet of climbing to 97 miles and 11,000 feet offer rewarding climbs and awe-inspiring scenery. Post ride soak in the cool river, hot showers and massage available. Enjoy a delicious riverside dinner with live music following the ride. Lodging options from $10 camping to luxurious B&B's. Expand your weekend experience with a rafting trip, a walk through time at the adjacent Gold Discovery State Park, hiking, mountain biking or a visit to the many local wineries and micro-breweries. For more info - motherlodecentury.com
Ride Date: 05/10/2014
Ride Title: Ride for Mom
Depart Time: 7:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Johansen High School
641 Norseman Drive
Modesto, Ca
Ride Leader: Laura Caimi (775-781-3480)
Email: Lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30, 72, 10
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Come out and support the Ride for Mom and their mission to raise funds for organizations that promote healthy lifestyle choices. This is the third annual ride which includes three route options. Registration includes rest stops, support, healthy lunch and a lifestyle fair. The organizers are helping us promote Alta Alpina Challenge so let's reciprocate and join their ride!
Ride Date: 05/06/2014
Ride Title: Pinenuts MTB Again
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Pinenut/Riverview Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the Single Tree trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18.3
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: A chance of rain in the morning should make the trails nice for the better weather in the evening. We'll do a big climb or 2 and find some fun singletrack for the return trip. Bailout options available.
Ride Date: 05/04/2014
Ride Title: Adopt-A-Highway
Depart Time: 09:00
Meeting Place: Meet at Turtle Rock park. Will provide yummy coffee and bagles and water
Ride Leader: Tammy Lundquist (530.545.3155)
Email: tahoe.tammy@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Walk each side of highway 88. Usually takes 1 hour or more depending on how many people show up. Let's plan to ride Ebbetts Pass after for those who are interested. Please were clothes suitable for trash pick up.
Ride Date: 05/03/2014
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Training Ride
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (17754503886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: Sat AM Ride. Easy first part to catch up with each and then some hard stuff. I am thinking of heading towards Genoa then Kingsbury since it has very limited traffic. You can head up or not.
Ride Date: 05/03/2014
Ride Title: Shasta Wheelmen Super Century
Depart Time: 5:30 a.m.
Meeting Place: Foothill High School
9733 Deschutes Road
Palo Cedro, CA
Ride Leader: Wayne Treloggen ()
Email: was415fuz@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 26,41,63,1
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Shasta Wheelmen are helping spread the word about our Challenge by distributing posters to bike shops in their area. Let's support their second annual "Give me Wings Super Century" and joint their ride. It takes place in scenic eastern Shasta County with lush meadows, streams and beautiful mountain views. There are a wide variety of routes. Excellent food at rest stops including fresh fruit, salty snacks, potatoes. Dinner included for Super Century, Century and Metric Century. www.shastawheelmen.org
Ride Date: 04/30/2014
Ride Title: Pinenuts After Work
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Pinenut/Riverview Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the "Single Tree" trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: The trails in the Pinenuts should be in great shape right now. This ride will have lots of climbing and lots of singletrack. We'll ride as late as the light allows, but there plenty of bailout points. Be ready to pedal at 5:30pm.
Ride Date: 04/27/2014
Ride Title: Virginia City - Lousetown Loop
Depart Time: 10:30am
Meeting Place: Governor's Field parking lot on South Roop St in Carson City.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55 or so
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride the quiet roads east of Carson City, up to Virginia City, up Gieger Grade, Virigina Highlands, Lousetown, back to Virginia City and return to Carson City. Some of the ride is on Hiway 50, a little noisy but there's a good shoulder to ride on. Mostly very nice roads, some great views, and about 5000 ft of climbing.
Ride Date: 04/22/2014
Ride Title: Pinenuts After Work
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: The Tree: From Gardnerville, go south on U.S. 395, turn left on Pinenut/Riverview Road. Go 2 miles, turn left onto Pinenut Road #2. Go 1 mile. Parking is on the right - look for the sign for the "Single Tree" trailhead parking.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Climbing, singletrack, ride as late as we can. Be ready to pedal at 5:30pm.
Ride Date: 04/20/2014
Ride Title: Clear Creek Mountain Biking
Depart Time: 1600
Meeting Place: Meeting at the pullout between Jack's Valley School and the fire department on the north side of Jack's Valley Road.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Closing out the weekend with a little mountain biking. Meet at 4:00 in the afternoon to ride up the new Clear Creek mountain bike trail. The lower portion of the trail is likely to be sandy, but once it goes into the trees the trail is well consolidated. Ten miles of gentle and consistent climbing on the way out and a nice rolling downhill on the return.
Come try out this trail which provides terrain that is unique from most of the other trails in the area.
Ride Date: 04/19/2014
Ride Title: Sat AM MTB Ride
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Genoa Canyon Trail Head. http://www.carsonvalleytrails.org/docs/GenoaFoothill/ProjectMap.pdf
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (17754503886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will ride Genoa Canyon, the Discovery Trail, Sierra Canyon (Lower Section), and Eagle Ridge. You can shorten the ride as you see fit.
This ride will cover all the lower Genoa Trails.
Ride Date: 04/15/2014
Ride Title: Pinenuts MTB
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: The Tree. Take Pinenut Road #2 about 1 mile past the Douglas County Fairgrounds - there's a parking lot on the right.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 18
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Lots of climbing and as much single track as I can string together. Be ready to roll at 5:30pm. Also, there's talk of the club hosting mountain bike races in the Pinenuts this spring, so even if you can't ride this Tuesday, let me know if you're interested in racing or helping with race director duties.
Ride Date: 04/12/2014
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Training Ride
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (17754503886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Medium
Description: We will follow a different route: to foothill via muller, emigrant, diamond valley, home or up kingsbury (optional) depending on energy level.
First bit will be casual. We will be riding hard at spots and regrouping.
Ride Date: 04/12/2014
Ride Title: Spring Membership Party
Depart Time: 5 PM
Meeting Place: Saturday April 12, Elks Lodge, 1227 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville, 5 PM,
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Spring Membership Party for 2014 will be held on Saturday April 12th, at 5 pm, at the Elks Lodge 1227 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville. Bring your membership form filled out and and a check to get inside quickly. Snacks, drinks, pizza will be served along with a bike swap/trade.
Ride Date: 04/12/2014
Ride Title: Tierra Bella
Depart Time: 7:30 - 9:30 a.m
Meeting Place: Gavilan College
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
Gilroy, Ca 95020
Ride Leader: Tierra Bella Bicycle Ride (818-321-6626)
Email: was415fuz@aol.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35,62,100,
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Join Almaden Cycle Touring Club (ACTC) on their 37th annual Tierra Bella Bicycle Tour. There are four route options from flat to hilly on pretty roads in Santa Clara County. Great food at every rest stop, excellent ACTC support and post ride hot meal. 2014 Tierra Bella patch included and beautiful jersey available for purchase. tierrabella.org
Ride Date: 04/10/2014
Ride Title: Pinenuts MTB
Depart Time: 5:30 pm
Meeting Place: The Tree. Take Pinenut Road #2 about 1 mile past the Douglas County Fairgrounds - there's a parking lot on the right.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: We'll ride for a couple hours, but there are many bailout points. Be ready to ride at 5:30.
Ride Date: 04/09/2014
Ride Title: JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes
Depart Time: 5:30pm
Meeting Place: CV SPORTS
Ride Leader: Curtis Fong (775.771.3246)
Email: tgft@bikethewest.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Informational meeting on Joining the Northern NV JDRF Team to participate in the Ride to Cure Diabetes.
Ride Date: 04/06/2014
Ride Title: Kingsbury Til You Drop
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Ready to leave Lampe Park at 9:30.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (775-215-1103)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: First in a series of rides that will be held this year to celebrate Twain's Wild Hillacious Century Series.
The route will start at Lampe Park and ride over to the base of Kingsbury. From here, there will follow five laps of Kingsbury before returning to Lampe. By my calculatios, we may have to ride four miles down Foothill if we want to get 100 miles in. The 10,000 foot requirement should be a breeze.
Pretty straightforward route, though possibly too repetitive for some. This is a relatively early season ride that can be used to gauge how well we can handle 100 miles and 10,000 feet of climbing. I will park my car at the base of the hill with some basic snacks and water.
Ride Date: 04/05/2014
Ride Title: Sat AM MTB Ride
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Clear Creek Trailhead on Jack's Valley
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (+1775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 16
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: the junior team will be doing the Sat AM ride as a mtb ride on the new trail. Join if you like.
Ride Date: 03/29/2014
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (1 775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Easy
Description: Sat AM ride before the rain comes. we will be riding hard and regrouping. Really foul weather cancels.
Ride Date: 03/23/2014
Ride Title: Genoa MTB
Depart Time: 12 noon
Meeting Place: Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street (Nixon is just the continuation of Genoa Lane). Note that we've been asked Not to park at the state park on Foothill since we're not hanging there using the park. I'll be riding out from Minden via the River Ranch trail, so if anyone wants to join me for that let me know.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: There's LOTS of climbing on this ride and some pretty great views. We''ll ride from town to the Sierra Canyon Trailhead and on up the canyon. We probably can't get all the way to the Rim Trail right now, but I'd like to see how far we can get. Feel free to join me and turn around when you've had enough.
Ride Date: 03/22/2014
Ride Title: Saturday morning ride
Depart Time: 10;00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's on Hwy 395 at 10;00 am, be sure to dress warm.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Just the usual Saturday morning ride around the valley, pace determined by who joins. If you have any questions, call my cell at 775-720-5983
Ride Date: 03/22/2014
Ride Title: Woodfords/Ebbetts
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: In front of Woodfords store
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30-40
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out Ebbetts to where ever the closure is.
Ride Date: 03/20/2014
Ride Title: Pine Nuts MTB
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: The Tree. Take Pinenut Road #2 about 1 mile past the Douglas County Fairgrounds - there's a parking lot of the right.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Lots of singletrack and a lot of climbing. We'll ride for a couple hours, but there are a lot of bailout points along the way.
Ride Date: 03/15/2014
Ride Title: Washoe Lake Loop
Depart Time: 1:00
Meeting Place: Savemart parking lot on North Carson Street at East College
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Up and over the hill and around Washoe Lake. If you don't want to do the hill, meet at Eastlake and 395.
Ride Date: 03/15/2014
Ride Title: Wolf Creek Century
Depart Time: 9:00am
Meeting Place: Target parking lot on Jacks Valley Road. Email me if you wish to join.
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (775-830-5995)
Email: kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Target, Genoa, up Emigrant Trail, down Carson River Road, up Diamond Valley, Markleeville, Wolf Creek, then back.
Ride Date: 03/08/2014
Ride Title: Diamond Valley Cruiser
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Kingsbury and Foothill.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30ish
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Out Foothill etc. to Diamond Valley and back.
Ride Date: 02/22/2014
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 10:00 +
Meeting Place: My House
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (7757829652)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: I am going to do a quick and hard (and cold)ride up Kingsbury. Sorry for the let notice. Call me if you care to join.
Ride Date: 02/22/2014
Ride Title: Trail repair day - night train
Depart Time: 10
Meeting Place: the details are:
Meet February 22nd, 10 AM at "the tree' staging area 1 mile east of the gardnerville dump. From there we will shuttle east a mile or two and start work on two trails that are right off of pine nut road (known to some as "Night Train" and "twist and shout"). If you show up late, just keep going on pine nut road and hook up with us.
Ride Leader: Nate LIttrell (775-721-2260)
Email: nate.littrell@ge.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 2
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: The PNMTA is hosting a trail work day this february 22nd. We need to strike while the dirt is moist and fix the brutal bumps that have developed over the years on our trails. We would love to invite AACC to join us as you have so much experience and passion for the trails.
the details are:
Meet February 22nd, 10 AM at "the tree' staging area 1 mile east of the gardnerville dump. From there we will shuttle east a mile or two and start work on two trails that are right off of pine nut road (known to some as "Night Train" and "twist and shout").
PNMTA will provide water and we will have some tools. Bring tools and gloves if you have them.
I hope some of you can make it! This is a great opportunity to collaborate!
Nate Littrell
Founder, treasurer etc.
Pine Nut Mountains Trails Ass'n
Ride Date: 01/26/2014
Ride Title: Sunrise Pass Dirt Endeavor
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Meeting at Stodick Park in Gardnerville at 10:00 to give the day time to warm up.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride:
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: I will be out of town on Saturday, so I will miss the rides that Robert and Mel posted on the 25th. What better to do than put in another ride for Sunday?
With the lack of snow, it seems like the Pinenuts may be in favorable shape for a cyclocross/MTB style ride out Sunrise Pass road. This is a dirt road that leaves East Valley road and heads east through the Pinenuts, eventually arriving at Smith Valley and Artesia Lake. I will ride from Stodick to East Valley, then out Sunrise Pass. Return route will be the same thing in reverse. It is doubtful that I will muscle all the way over to Smith Valley as there are a couple of big climbs on the way over.
Ride Date: 01/25/2014
Ride Title: Sat AM MTB Ride
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: The Tree
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (+1 775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 20
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Hijacking the Sat AM ride for MTB. I rode the pinenuts this week and conditions are splendid.
I am hoping to get some juniors from incline and reno to join our junior team.
Leaving promptly at 10:00 I hope.
Ride Date: 01/25/2014
Ride Title: Saturday morning ride
Depart Time: 11.00 am
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bike Shop on Hwy 395 at 11:00 am in the morning.
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Depending on who shows, we can go out to dump road and to east valley and around to Jacks Valley road. or we can head out toward Woodfords and Markleyville.
Robert
Ride Date: 01/18/2014
Ride Title: SAT AM Ride
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bicycles
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (+17754503886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: We may change from the Pinenut loop/East Valley to Emmigrant trail/Diamond Valley. Game Day decision.
We do hard efforts on sections, but regroup and ride easy in between.
Ride Date: 01/11/2014
Ride Title: SAT AM RIDE
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Cycles
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (17754503886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Pinenut loop, east valley, heybourne dirt, 395 home.
Ride Date: 01/05/2014
Ride Title: Minden to Virginia CIty
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Meet at Starbucks in Minden, (not Gardnerville), about 10:00 in the morning.
Ride Leader: Garth Jackson (206-459-9075)
Email: gjacksonbsee@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 90
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride up 395 to Muller, and over to Genoa. Then up Foothill to Carson Target. From here, ride the small streets through Carson out to Deer Run road. Merge with Hwy 50 and ride up to Moundhouse, continuing up the truck route to Virginia City.
No pace requirements, and since this is an out and back it is possible to do just a portion of the ride. Feel free to intersect for a portion of the ride. Will probably stop on the way home for food and to warm up a little bit.
Nice to see mony people riding on foothill south yesterday! May as well take advantage of the mild weather.
Ride Date: 01/04/2014
Ride Title: Saturday Morning Ride
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Big Daddy's Bicycles
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Description: Start of hopefully a regular ride.
Pinenut loop. East Valley. Stephanie. Possibly Jacks Valley. Home.
Ride Date: 01/01/2014
Ride Title: Happy New Year Clear Creek MTB
Depart Time: 11:30 am
Meeting Place: Jack's Valley Elementary School, which is on Jack's Valley Road, about a mile west of Target in Indian Hills (sort of South Carson City). Park in the far west lot.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 12 ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Changed to meet at 11:30. The new Clear Creek Trail connects Jack's Valley Road and Highway 50. Most of the ride will be on a nice south-facing slope, and we'll ride up it until we get turned around by snow or ice, maybe 5 or 6 miles up. The terrain is not technical, but be prepared to cross some patches of ice and snow. The trail has big views of the Valley, and there are lots of neat rock formations along the way.
Ride Date: 12/29/2013
Ride Title: Cold Sunday Ride
Depart Time: 12:00
Meeting Place: Tillman Center, corner of Kimmerling Road in Tillman Rd in the Gardnerville Ranchos
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Ride to stay warm, out to Hwy 88, down to Woodfords, and around Diamond Valley road. May consider visiting Markleville to add some miles.
Ride Date: 12/07/2013
Ride Title: Davis Creek Cyclo-cross Race
Depart Time: 7 am
Meeting Place: Davis Creek Set-up and Race crew. The Cyclo-cross Race at the north end of Washoe Valley. Arrive early and help set-up the course. C racers will start at 11:00, B's and A's will start at 11:45. The last race of the season, come out with cameras take pictures/movies. We need new pictures on this web site. *** Would anyone have a gas stove and pot for warm beverages??? Please let me know ASAP. Thanks Robert
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Last Race of the season, I am in need of course marshals, course set-up, Racers and clean-up crew. Did I also mention we are always looking for people to race this event. Show up with your mountain bike and show the skinny tire people how to ride a race. ***this will be a very cold day, dress warm to help set-up and warmer to race****
Ride Date: 12/01/2013
Ride Title: Post-Thanksgiving Recovery
Depart Time: 9 am
Meeting Place: Lampe Park on Waterloo Lane in Douglas County. If no other riders interested, I will leave from my house in the Ranchos. Robert
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 80+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: The post Thanksgiving recovery ride will be south on Hwy 395, to Topaz Lake, Over Monitor pass, to Markleville, and Hwy 88 back to Lampe Park. We can resupply at Topaz Lake, and at Markleville. ++++ Call me if you are interested in this late season ride ++++ Robert
Ride Date: 11/23/2013
Ride Title: Markleeville Century
Depart Time: 8:30am-ish
Meeting Place: Target parking lot on Jacks Valley. Email me if you're interested.
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (775-830-5995)
Email: kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at Target-Genoa-Woodfords-Markleeville and then I'm not sure, it depends on the road conditions. I might do Ebbetts or Monitor, if the roads are clear.
Ride Date: 11/17/2013
Ride Title: Lang Twins Cyclo-cross Race
Depart Time: 8 am
Meeting Place: Gardnerville Ranchos, http://www.bicyclingevents.com/SacCx/
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 15
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Easy
Description: Hello All, this is the 4th of 6 cyclo-cross races in the Sacramento area. Race 4 is at Lang Twins Winery in Lodi California. I will be leaving Gardnerville around 8 am or sooner depending on race start times. Visit the web site listed above for your race start times and course map. Please call my cell phone if interested in carpooling down to Lodi.
Ride Date: 11/16/2013
Ride Title: Reno Night XC
Depart Time: 4:15
Meeting Place: My House
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (1 775 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 15
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Easy
Description: Anyone want to go to the Reno Night CX tonight? I will leave ~4:15. You can go and watch, eat, drink and maybe help tear down. I will likely tear down and then come home.
Call if you want to connect.
Ride Date: 11/15/2013
Ride Title: Ebbetts Pass Century
Depart Time: 8:30am-ish
Meeting Place: Target parking lot on Jacks Valley. E-mail me if you're interested.
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (775-830-5995)
Email: kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 105
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Target-Genoa-Carson River Road-Woodfords-Markleeville-top of Ebbetts and back. I will stop in Markleeville both ways for food/drink.
Ride Date: 11/02/2013
Ride Title: Kingsbury-Luther
Depart Time: 11am
Meeting Place: Bottom of Kingsbury, Carson Valley side.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (530-307-1168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Kingsbury to Pioneer Trail to old South Upper Truckee Road, over Luther, Woodfords Canyon, and back to the start for about 4500 feet of climbing.
Ride Date: 11/02/2013
Ride Title: Ebbetts Pass Century
Depart Time: 8:30am-ish
Meeting Place: Target parking lot on Jacks Valley. Please email if you decide to join me.
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (775-830-5995)
Email: kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 105
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Target-Genoa-Carson River Road-Woodfords-Markleeville-top of Ebbetts Pass then back. I will stop in Markleeville both ways for drink and food.
Sorry Jennie for scheduling this the same time as your previously posted ride, but I want to do Ebbetts again before it's closed for the winter.
Ride Date: 11/02/2013
Ride Title: Cyclo-cross race in Folsom
Depart Time: 8 am
Meeting Place: Race #3 of the Sacramento Cyclo-cross race series.
http://www.bicyclingevents.com/SacCx/
Ride Leader: Robert Braun (775-720-5983)
Email: robertingville@yahoo.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 15
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Easy
Description: if you are interested in carpooling over to Folsom please call me on my cell phone. we need to discuss race times, just want to make sure there is plenty of time to warm-up. I have room for 2 others in my car. thanks Robert
Ride Date: 10/24/2013
Ride Title: Monitor Pass Century
Depart Time: 9:00am-ish
Meeting Place: Target parking lot on Jacks Valley. E-mail me if you're interested. This ride is tomorrow.
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (775-830-5995)
Email: kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Target-Genoa-Carson River-Woodfords-Markleeville-top of Monitor-Wolf Creek-Markleeville-then back to Target.
Ride Date: 10/19/2013
Ride Title: Ebbetts Pass Century
Depart Time: 8:30am-ish
Meeting Place: Target parking lot on Jacks Valley Road.
Ride Leader: Steve Kreider (7758305995)
Email: kreiders@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 105
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Target-Genoa-Carson River Road-Woodfords-Markleeville-Ebbetts Pass then back. I'll stop in Markleeville both ways for food/drinks, plus any other stops, depending on who shows up.
Ride Date: 10/19/2013
Ride Title: Ride the Rez
Depart Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Place: Saturday October 19th, we will meet at Natchez School at 9:00 am (the school is on highway 447, one block north of highway 40 in Wadsworth). Please allow an hour to drive from Reno and purchase a $7 day use permit at the convenience store (I-80 exit 43). There will be an important briefing at Natchez School about the route options and trail conditions.
Ride Leader: trevor oxborrow (775-455-1033)
Email: frogdini@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 7 , 9, 23
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Easy
Description: Note that due to the dry year, the trail is soft in places, so wide tires are a must! Three route options:
--out and back to a scenic overlook (7 miles) or to the snack stop at Numana Hatchery (9 miles)
--one way to Pyramid Lake (23 miles) with return transportation for Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway donors to the extent space is available, for those who RSVP.
--round trip to Pyramid Lake for strong riders with most of the day devoted to this ride!
Anyone familiar with the Rez Ride and willing to help lead, welcome! Also, they have only had two vehicles for the return trip in past years, and if anyone wants to drive a third + vehicle that would be helpful. If you would like to help or need a ride back, you must RSVP at 825-9868 or tahoepyramidbike@aol.com.
Ride Date: 10/13/2013
Ride Title: End of year Club ride and feed
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Reminder 8:30 meeting at Lampe Park to Carpool to Wellington or 9:30 at the CG Bar and Casino in Wellington.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 82
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: Wellington to Bridgeport and back over Sweetwater. As we did last year, the club will provide post ride pizza.
Ride Date: 10/13/2013
Ride Title: RSVP year end ride
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: If you are going to ride Sunday please let me know by Wednesday evening. Davescar30@gmail.com
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: You can show up whether you RSVP or not. However RSVPing will allow me to have sufficient supplies at the rest stop.
Ride Date: 10/06/2013
Ride Title: Donner Pass/Cisco Grove
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: Parking lot on Old Donner Pass Rd. for Pacos Bike Shop/Outlet Mall.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back over Old Donner Pass Rd.(goes past Sugar Bowl) to Cisco Grove and back. Major climb on the way out, gradual climb on the way back.
Ride Date: 10/05/2013
Ride Title: Gold Lakes Loop
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Park along the side of the road in the middle of town. Meet at the park next to the Graeagle Restaurant/Knotty Pine Tavern
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Gold Lakes Loop from Graeagle. I nice ride through the Lakes Basin area off of highways 49 and 89. We are doing this with Procrastinating Peddlers of Reno.
Ride Date: 10/04/2013
Ride Title: Lake Davis
Depart Time: 10:00
Meeting Place: We are at the Movin West Campground/RV Park in
Graeagle. So if you decide to come look for us there. There should be cell service so you might want to call and let me know you are coming.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 50+
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: Medium
Description: Never done the ride, so I have no info on terrain. Loop from Graeagle around Lake Davis.
Ride Date: 09/29/2013
Ride Title: Virginia City via 6 Mile Canyon
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Meet in the Savemart parking lot on East Highway 50 in Carson City.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Out through Dayton to Six Mile Canyon then up to Virginia City. Also, Loose Town Loop it people want to.
Ride Date: 09/29/2013
Ride Title: Virgiian City
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Savemart on East Highway 50
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60 ish
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: some how this ride disappeared from the ride board. It is happening. Meet at 9:00 at Savemart and we will ride to VC via Six Canyon.
Ride Date: 09/29/2013
Ride Title: virginia City
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Savemart parking lot on East Highway 50
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60ish
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Some how this disappeared from the ride board. It is happening. Virginia City via Six Mile Canyon.
Ride Date: 09/29/2013
Ride Title: virginia City
Depart Time: 9:00
Meeting Place: Savemart parking lot on East highway 50
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Virginia City loop. Hopefully this one will appear on the ride board.
Ride Date: 09/28/2013
Ride Title: Packsaddle Pass
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: base of Old Meyers Grade at intersection with South Upper Truckee Rd.
Ride Leader: Bruce Eisner (530-577-7519)
Email: berunnin@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 70
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is an unsupported ride with water available at Strawberry (10 mi.) and then at Silver Lake Campground (probably 45 mi.). Suggest 3 water bottles. Bring plenty of food. Over 7,000' of climbing. For a more full description see the Packsaddle Pass ride map on the ride board website.
Ride Date: 09/22/2013
Ride Title: OATBRAN Bicycle Tour
Depart Time: 3:00 p.m.
Meeting Place: MontBleu Casino Resort
South Lake Tahoe
800-648-3353
Ride Leader: Laura Caimi (775-781-3480)
Email: lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: from 70 -
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Join Alta Alpina's V.P., Curtis Fong for the 22nd annual, "One Awesome Tour Bike Ride Across Nevada". Curtis' bike touring company, Bike the West offers this fully supported tour across Nevada. Experience the beauty of the Great Basin's mountain ranges that rise from wide valley floors. Enjoy challenging climbs and awesome descents. Daily rides range from 70 to the longest day of 113 miles. All motel accomodations included. Please go to bikethewest.com for registration information and more details including complete itinerary of the tour. Tour dates are Sept. 22 - 28, 2013.
Ride Date: 09/21/2013
Ride Title: Wild Hillacious Comstock Century
Depart Time: 8:00a
Meeting Place: Mormon Station Park, Genoa
Ride Leader: Rob Schofield ((775) 291 7063)
Email: robschofield@sbcglobal.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Same as on the Wild Hillacious page. Genoa, Spooner Summit via Clearcreek, Mt. Rose, Geiger Grade, Lousetown Road, Virginia City, then back to Genoa through Carson City. Metric option after descent from Mt. Rose, back though Washoe Valley. Plenty of places to get food and water along the way.
Ride Date: 09/16/2013
Ride Title: South Tahoe Meet and Decide
Depart Time: 5:30
Meeting Place: Pearl Izumi at the Y factory stores
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 20ish
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Meet and decide. This is the last one I will attempt as daylight is becoming an issue.
Ride Date: 09/16/2013
Ride Title: Information Only
Depart Time: 12
Meeting Place: NA
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 0
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: This is to let everyone know that the Silver Creek Campground Ebbetts is Closed and the water is off. NO water is available anywhere on Ebbetts.
Ride Date: 09/14/2013
Ride Title: West Monitor East Ebbetts
Depart Time: 8:00
Meeting Place: Markleville behind the General Store
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 55+
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Hard
Description: Ride out 89 and Climb Monitor, come down and hang a left and climb Ebbetts, then return to start.
Ride Date: 09/10/2013
Ride Title: Sept 2013 Board Meeting
Depart Time: 6:00 PM
Meeting Place: The Design Workshop Stateline, NV
Ride Leader: Mel Maalouf (774 450 3886)
Email: alpinajr@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 100
Pace: Hard
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is the announcement of the board meeting Tuesday 10 Sep at the design workshop. Same agenda is past.
Ride Date: 09/09/2013
Ride Title: South Tahoe Meet and Decide
Depart Time: 5:30
Meeting Place: Pearl Izumi Outlet, Factory Stores at the Y.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25+
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Meet and decide. A North wind means blue skies.
Ride Date: 09/08/2013
Ride Title: Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue
Depart Time: 6:30 - 7:30 a.m
Meeting Place: Horizon Casino Resort
Highway 50
Stateline, South Lake Tahoe
Ride Leader: Laura Caimi (775-781-3480)
Email: lauraanita@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 35/72
Pace: No_Selection
Terrain: No_Selection
Description: Let's help support Juvenile Diabetes Research by registering for Alta Alpina V.P., Curtis Fong's Tour de Tahoe. There are two ride options: a 35 mile ride that starts with a boat cruise to the North Shore. The 72 mile ride circumnavigates Lake Tahoe clockwise. Enjoy spectacular scenery, excellent sag support, many well-stocked rest stops and a fun After Ride Pool Party. September is a beautiful time of year to enjoy all Lake Tahoe has to offer. For more details, go to bikethewest.com
Ride Date: 09/01/2013
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9:30
Meeting Place: Parking area on left just after the cattle guard on Blue Lakes Rd.
Ride Leader: Dave Scarborough (530-318-7878)
Email: davescar30@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 24
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Blue Lakes from the junction of Blue Lakes Road and highway 88 at 9:30. For those who have not been to Blue Lakes, this is an out and back totaling about 24 miles and under 2,000 feet of climbing on a lightly traveled road. It is a great ride. If you are looking for a longer ride you could start earlier in Tahoe or Woodfords and meet us at Blue Lakes Road at 9:30.