Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 8/29-9/05, 2022 (Labor Day Weekend)
Trail Outlook: Hot and Dusty, but not Burning Man Hot and Dusty
Slight chance of thunderstorms Monday evening but otherwise just calm and flirting with triple digits. With the daytime heat, overnights will still stay warmer so early mornings will be very nice. With the recent dry streak everything is dusting up a bit but compared to years past the trails are in great condition. Have fun!
Trail Damage Warning: Whites Creek had some serious flooding in the early August round of downpours. Major trail damage along 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:
Biggest Little Trail Stewards along with American Trails will be providing trail crew training for free September 24 & 25. If you have ever considered volunteering for trail days, this is how you can get skilled up to organize and lead those vital activities. This two-day event will offer free trainings to new and existing trail enthusiasts interested in building the skills needed to maintain trails well. Meet new trails folks or connect with old trail friends while learning the fundamental skills of trail design, planning, construction, and maintenance, as well as crew leadership. Additional information and signups can be had at the link here.
This Week’s Events
Tuesday, August 30:
5:30 pm
Tuesday Night Ride Group (TNRG) are riding from the Callahan Ranch trailhead. 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 Wheelmen are holding the Aircenter Criterium as the final race of the summer twilight series. This is a wheel to wheel multi-lap circuit race on the road running the east side of the Reno airport. They are taking onsite registration or you can signup online as well as get more details through their event site linked here. This will also be the awards ceremony for the summer twilight series. Come out and congratulate all the athletes on a solid performance this spring and summer.
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 31:
5:30 am
Reno Del Fuegos are riding mountain bikes from the Rancho San Rafael softball fields parking lot. This is always a welcoming and relaxed pace ride. With the sunrise being later now, lights are definitely recommended. For more information and to contact RDF, check out their Facebook Group Page.
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, September 01:
6:00 am
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 stay together ride. If you have never ridden Keystone Canyon before, please let me know when you arrive. See you bright and early!
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.
Friday, September 02:
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 Newlands Park on California Avenue overlooking Reno High School and the River. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.
Saturday, September 03:
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.
Sunday, September 04:
6:00 am
Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association (TAMBA) is hosting the annual Rose to Toads mountain bike ride. This is a members only fundraiser ride for them and you don’t have to ride the entire brutal route (Mt Rose meadows to Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride in South Tahoe) to participate. For more information, to buy/renew your TAMBA membership, and register for the ride check out their event website here. Good luck to all the hearty souls taking on this beast. For everyone else on the east side of the Tahoe rim trail, cheer these riders on as they go by. It’s not a race, but they are each challenging themselves something fierce.
Monday, September 05:
Labor Day. Upcoming Events post for this week will be posted Tuesday September 06.
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.