Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 7/04-7/10, 2022
Trail Outlook: Warm & Afternoon Winds
Keeping the perfect conditions to be outside, the evening wind will be present but not too harsh and the heat is expected to be warm but not scorching. A great week to get out with plenty of activities too. Check them out below.
This Week’s Events
Monday, July 04:
5:30 pm
(Off Week. Next Ride July 11) Reno Tahoe Junior Cycling & Reno Devo are holding their third youth club ride of the summer. These rides are for riders age 5-10 years old who are able to ride a 2 wheel pedal bike unassisted and want to get better at riding. Additional information including location and registration links at their website here.
Tuesday, July 05:
5:00 pm
Reno Wheelmen are hosting their Twilight Road Series Aircenter criterium race. This is a wheel to wheel race over multiple laps of a paved course. Come on out to the start/finish line to cheer riders on or race. Races are run in the order Beginner (Category C), Intermediate (Category B), and then Advanced (Category A) with checkin beginning at 5pm. There is onsite registration. More details and registration link can be found on their event website here.
5:30 pm
Tuesday Night Ride Group (TNRG) are riding at Sky Tavern. If you are new to TNRG rides, there is no mass start so bring a friend or introduce yourself to who ever is around when you set off. Ride as long as you like. Most TNRG rides will have an after ride social at the start point so if you want to join in, pay attention to the flow of riders heading back. Check their Facebook Group Page for the most current updates.
5:45 pm
Silver State Striders are running trails out of the Thomas Creek Horse Trailer parking lot with options of ~6 or ~9 miles. Meeting at the North end of Timberline road where the bathrooms and large gravel parking is. More details on their website.
6:00 pm
Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Reno are having their craft night and new member welcome at Feed the Camel at 182 Vine Street. This is open to all members, prospective members, and allies. More information can be found by following @rar.reno on Instagram.
Wednesday, July 06:
5:30 am
Reno Del Fuegos are riding mountain bikes from the Thomas Creek Horse Trailer parking lot early in the morning. This is always a very relaxed and welcoming small group ride worth checking out. For more information you can checkout their Facebook Groups Page.
5:00 pm
Reno Wheelmen’s weekly Verdi road ride. Start and end at the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation building (50 Cowan Drive, 89509) in Idlewild Park between the train ride and the softball fields. There is a one time waiver to be signed so give yourself enough time before the 5pm roll out to set up and sign in. This is an out and back with social pace on the out and choose your own adventure pace on the way back. Lights, including rear red, and reflective attire suggested as well as be prepared to service your own flats should that happen.
Reno Tahoe Junior Cycle/ Reno Devo is holding the last round of the Wednesday Night Worlds Short Track Cross Country mountain bike race at Sky Tavern. The funds raised by entries go toward local youth athletes training and racing. Registration closes Monday nights on the event website here. Even if you don’t race, come out and cheer on the racers and enjoy the local enthusiasm. Novice heats start at 5pm, the last heat rolls at 6:40pm.
6:00 pm
Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Reno are guiding a beginner’s road ride. This is a members only ride and more details are available through their member’s discord. More information about joining can be found by following @rar.reno on Instagram.
7:45 pm
Bike Night Reno will be rolling out a huge group of riders of all kinds from the Space Whale in Downtown. As their name suggests, this is a night ride so lights are required. Whether it’s a simple headlamp and taillight or full on burner bike light-splosion is entirely up to you. This is a mostly flat road ride at an extremely social pace. For more information, follow @bikenightreno on instagram.
Thursday, July 07:
5:30 am
The IsPeavineDry.com Peavine Dawn Patrol easy ride will roll out from the Keystone East trailhead. This mountain bike ride goes for between 60 and 90 minutes and is always easy effort. See you bright and early!
5:45 pm
Silver State Striders are running from the Mount Rose Summit Trailhead for ~8 miles depending on route options. More details on their website.
Friday, July 08:
8:00 am
Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Reno and Northern Nevada Bikepacking are teaming up to bring you Coffee Outside. This week’s morning cup of micro-adventure on bikes will start at Bartley Ranch Regional park. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.
Saturday, July 09:
8:00 am
Reno Area Triathletes are hosting their annual Pyramid Lake Sprint Triathlon. This sprint triathlons consist of a 0.5 mile swim, a 14 mile ride, and a 3 mile run. This is always a great event and the course is flat and fast. More information and registration can be had at the event website here.
Silver State Striders are not organizing an official long run but encouraging their members to coordinate between themselves. Check their Facebook Group Page for any unofficial group runs.
Sunday, July 10:
7:00 am
Reno Del Fuegos will be riding Tahoe City to Reno along the Truckee River corridor. This is a long mixed surfaces one way ride and requires a way to get to Tahoe City or shuttle back to your vehicle afterwards. Even though it is technically downhill, you should be comfortable with a long day in the saddle being self supported. RDF rides are always very relaxed and welcoming. More information as well as coordinating transportation can be had at their Facebook Events Page.
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!
Clear and dry conditions across the mountain.