Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 10/18-10/24
Unsettled Fall Weather Ahead
If you don’t like being out in a drizzle, get out there today. Wednesday through the weekend has increasing chances of precipitation and a wind gust here and there. Current forecast shows relatively high snow line so expect dustings at the peaks and wetted trails on the mid slope. Depending on how much comes down, this could mean some really nice trail conditions for the midweek and weekend, or declining conditions as we get closer to the weekend.
In general, you are going to want to pack a waterproof shell and make sure you have enough snacks incase you are out in the cooler weather for longer than anticipated.
Other than the weather, the fall colors are in full swing around the Truckee Meadows. Evening ditch trail rides and runs are going off multiple days this week. Pack a light if you are out in the evening and enjoy.
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, October 19:
5:30pm:
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 (10/19) 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.
5:45pm:
Wednesday, October 20:
4:30pm
Reno Wheelmen’s casual Verdi road ride rolls as a group from the CVS parking lot at Booth and California Ave at 4:30pm. Note the time change. ~25 miles paved with the option to add loops in Verdi and multiple regroup points on the way out for those less familiar with the route. Open to members and non-members alike. Bring a front and rear light. Details on their website.
5:00pm
Reno Del Fuegos mountain bike club is riding the Steamboat Ditch Trail from Horseman’s Park to Hole in The Wall and back. Bring a light, jacket, and a pack dinner to eat at the turn around point, or just plan to ride out for a shorter portion if the whole ride is too long. To RSVP, check out their Facebook Group Page.
Thursday, October 21:
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
Saturday, October 23:
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.
9:00am
Nevada Nordic is hosting a trail work day for their cross country ski trails up at Tahoe Meadows. For RSVP phone number and meetup details, check out their Facebook Event page.
Sunday, October 24:
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!