What do y’all think of a Hot August Nights event for bikes? Like a show and shine of classic bikes of all kinds. Maybe a slow roll too. I’m talking everything from lycra clad aero AF track rigs all the way to that mutant burner bike that may only have one gear and one brake but is the heart of a damn sweet giant unicorn stuffed animal. I bet HAN participants would be just as stoked to share in our love of rolling art, personalization, and expression of pride.

This Week’s Events

• Summer Weekends

  • Sky Tavern Ski and Bike Park is now offering youth half day sessions and adult yoga. Youth sessions include a General Fitness, ACL Injury Reduction,or Women’s Mountain Bike Skills. Age ranges from 8-16yo. Sign up for one half day up to every summer weekend. Details at the link.

• Tuesday, August 3, 5:00pm:

  • Reno Wheelmen’s Twilight Road Race series is off this week.

• Tuesday, August 3, 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 (8/03) they are riding at Galena Creek Regional Park from the Callahan Ranch Trail head 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.

• Tuesday, August 3, 5:30pm:

  • Muscle Powered’s Tuesday Ladies Ride in Carson. Meet up at Foothill Dr. just off of N. Winnie Ln. (aka Pooh Corner). Rides are open to all skill levels. Contact bike coordinator Beth Harrison with questions.

• Tuesday, August 3, 6pm:

  • Silver State Striders will be running the Dry Pond loop (6mi) from the Thomas Creek horse trailer parking lot.

• Wednesday, August 4, 5pm:

  • Reno Wheelmen’s casual Verdi road ride rolls as a group from the CVS parking lot at Booth and California Ave at 5pm. ~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. Details on their website.

• Thursday, August 5, 6pm:

  • Silver State Striders will be running the Relay Peak climb (~8mi) from the Mount Rose summit parking lot.

• Saturday, August 7:

  • Silver State Striders are letting the members organize a long run via their facebook group page. Join the conversation there for more details.

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!