Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 8/15-8/21, 2022

Trail Outlook: Moderate Heat, Moderate Lightning Round 3

• Every weekday evening is expected to see some form of thunderstorms. The word is we could see monsoonal downpours much like two weeks ago. High temperatures are expected to be in the mid 90s so this is a good week to get outside in the morning or be prepared to get wet.

• Trail Damage Warning: Whites Creek had some serious flooding int he last round of downpours that has destroyed much of the lower section of trail as well as some of the upper section. The local trail managers are all aware of the damage and would appreciate users seeking alternate routes until they are able to get repairs done. Due to the extensive nature of the current damage, that may not be this year. If you are planning on doing the Dry Pond loop, be careful or consider an out and back on the Thomas Creek side.

Trail Karma Opportunity:

• Reno Bike Project is looking for volunteers to help staff their Burning Man Bike shop every day between this Thursday (August 18) and Monday the 29th. This is a relatively easy volunteer opportunity helping get burners on bikes and out the door. For more information and to sign up, check out their webpage linked here.

This Week’s Events

• Tuesday, August 16:

• 5:30 pm

  • Tuesday Night Ride Group (TNRG) are riding at Galena Creek Park from the main entrance parking area. 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.

  • Reno Bike Project and RAR Reno are hosting a bike clinic and social at RBP’s Grove Street shop. This event is for femme, trans, and non-binary identifying people to learn how to work on bikes. More details available by following @rar.reno on Instagram.

  • Reno Wheelmen are holding the Boca Road Race Championship race. This is a wheel to wheel out and back race on the road running the east side of Boca and Stampede reservoirs. They are taking onsite registration or you can signup online as well as get more details through their event site linked here.

• 5:45 pm

  • Silver State Striders are not organizing an official Tuesday run but encouraging their members to coordinate between themselves. Check their Facebook Group Page for any unofficial group runs.

• Wednesday, August 17:

  • 5:00 pm

    • Reno Wheelmen’s weekly Verdi road ride starts and end at the Truckee Meadows Parks Foundation building (50 Cowan Drive, 89509) in Idlewild Park between the train ride and the softball fields. Follow their facebook page for the most up to date information. 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.

  • 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 friendly to all wheeled contraptions at an extremely social pace. For more information, follow @bikenightreno on instagram.

• Thursday, August 18:

  • 6:00 am

    • (No Ride This Week. See You Next Thursday) The IsPeavineDry.com Peavine easy ride will roll out from the Keystone East trailhead. This mountain bike ride goes for between 60 to 90 minutes and is always easy effort. See you bright and early!

  • 7:30 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 be at Ivan Sack Park. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.

  • 5:45 pm

    • Silver State Striders are not organizing an official Thursday run but encouraging their members to coordinate between themselves. Check their Facebook Group Page for any unofficial group runs.

• Saturday, August 20:

  • 8:00 am

    • 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.

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.