Stable (ish) Conditions

While the sun exposure over the weekend really helped firm up south and east facing slopes, those areas that are mostly shaded continue to stay soft and wet. And that will be the state of the trail surfaces for this mid week. Monday and Thursday will have enough cloud cover that softness will only improve via drainage and deeper soaking which are both very slow on our mountain. With only slight chances of rain today and Thursday, we probably won’t see a swing to poor conditions, but lacking significant wind and a continued stable high humidity, the trails aren’t going to get much drier than they are either.

In general, it will be nice weather and trails for the last TNRG ride of the season on Tuesday. Just be mindful of possible weak areas of trail up higher and on the shade slopes but otherwise enjoy!

Weekend Trail Reports

Thursday, 10/28 Midday:

Keystone Canyon still very wet with multiple walk-around spots. Total Recall is also hit and miss as high as the Halo split. Poe Dunk from Keystone East lot is rideable as an out-and-back as high as the lower bench before crossing to the North facing side. 3-4 more days at least of sun before Peavine is mostly rideable. -Vic DeNigris

Sunday, 10/31 Midday:

Rode Poedunk, Fisticuffs, E. Keystone Canyon, Total Recall, Stagecoach, UNR DH, N, and snake run. Every section was dry with the exception of a few easily avoidable wet patches here and there. Because there is still lingering moisture of south aspects, it’s probably safe to assume that trails on north aspects are still a no-go. Currently the biggest hazard to look out for are ruts that were eroded away by the huge amount of precipitation. These ruts are deep and long and will eat your front wheel if you’re not careful. Bad ruts exist on fisticuffs, UNR DH, and Snake run. The storm erosion has also exposed many more rocks N trail and snake run. Stage coach (for the most part) is tacky and ripping. Go out and ride! -Spencer C.

Youth Job Training Opportunity

• Reno Bike Project has begun recruitment for the upcoming FutureCycle cohort, to begin in January 2022. Specifically, the organization is looking for six youth, ages 16-24. Preferred candidates are those who think bikes can change lives, are interested in teaching, aren’t afraid to get dirty or afraid of a challenge, communicate well, are curious and excited to learn, and are fully COVID-19 vaccinated. Applications are due by December 20. Link for more info: https://renobikeproject.org/program/futurecycle/

This Week’s Events

• Tuesday, November 02:

  • 5:30pm:

    • LAST TNRG RIDE OF THE YEAR! Tuesday Night Ride Group, as their name suggests, will have their weekly mountain bike ride. The ride changes location each week so check their Facebook group or join their google email group to get direct updates. This week (11/02) they are riding from the East Keystone Canyon trailhead and rolling out around 5:30pm. If this is your first TNRG ride, know they don’t have a mass start or group guides so it’s on new riders to either bring their own friends or make some by introducing yourself.

      • After this week, TNRG will resume their weekly rides on the first Tuesday after the daylight savings time change in spring. This will be March 15, 2022 this coming year.

  • 5:45pm:

    • Silver State Striders will be running at Bartlett Ranch Regional park. Departing from the Huffaker school parking lot, there are hilly 5 and 7.5 mile options. Bring lights. More details on their website.

• Wednesday, November 03:

  • 5:00pm

    • Reno Del Fuegos mountain bike club is riding Peavine from the Hoge road. Bring a light since it is getting darker sooner. To RSVP, check out their Facebook Group Page.

• Thursday, November 04:

  • 5:00pm

    • Reno Wheelmen will be riding the Caughlin Ranch paths and Steamboat Ditch Trail out to Hole in The Wall and back for 15.5 miles total. Starting and ending at Eclipse Pizza with a gathering afterwards. Please park in the Roy Gomm elementary school lot next door.

  • 5:45pm

    • Silver State Striders are running the Steamboat Ditch Trail from the Manzanita Drive crossing. Roughly 9 miles total out and back. Bring lights. More details on their website.

• Saturday, November 06:

  • 8:00am

    • Silver State Striders are encouraging members to organize their own group runs. To connect with other members, check out their Facebook group page.

• Sunday, November 07:

  • 8:00am:

    • Muscle Powered Carson city will be road riding from Fremont Elementary School.

That’s what’s on my radar at the moment. If you know of something I missed or is coming soon, send me an email and it might get listed. See you outside!