Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 9/26-10/02, 2022
Trail Outlook: October Summer
Hope you didn’t bury the summer gear just yet. Another warm and gorgeous entry to October. Dry trails with temperatures creeping into summer highs by the end of the week and some evening gusty winds. For the riders and runners out there, one downside noticed after all those lovely rains was marbles in the corners. Watch your footing and leaning into curves this fall because the dust and light sand got washed out of trail corner and all that is left is marble size gravel that will roll under foot/tire fairly easy. If you haven’t been on a local trail since the last round of weather, keep your speed slightly below mach chicken for best results.
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.
This Week’s Events
Tuesday, September 27:
5:15 pm
Tuesday Night Ride Group (TNRG) are riding Peavine from the Keystone Canyon trails. This ride also includes a chili fest afterwards at one of the rider’s homes nearby so check their social for details. 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.
5:30 pm
Radical Adventure Riders of Reno (RAR) are hosting a Leave No Trace clinic for bikepacking, camping, and general outdoor activity. They will be meeting at Craft Wine and Beer to pickup pre event beverages and then riding over to Dorostkar Park for the event. Bring lights and a helmet if you are going to ride. You can meet them at the park at 6pm as well. This is open to members, prospective members, and those interested in supporting their efforts. For more information, follow @rar.reno on Instagram.
5:45 pm
Silver State Striders are running from Huffaker school through Bartley Ranch park. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. This run features options for both 5 and 7ish mile loops. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. They haven’t updated their website, but normally you can also find their training schedule at this link.
Wednesday, September 28:
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.
Reno Del Fuegos will be riding Peavine trails from the Hoge Road trailhead. RDF are a very welcoming and relaxed group ride and always worth checking out. Bring a light or two. For more information follow their Facebook page linked here.
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 29:
7:00 am
(Next Ride October 6th)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 running from Horseman’s Park out and back on the Steamboat Ditch trail. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. This run can be whatever length you want and a headlamp is recommended if you plan on being out for more than an hour. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. They haven’t updated their website, but normally you can also find their training schedule at this link.
6:30 pm
Biggest Little Trail Stewards are having their monthly meeting at Mi Casa Too on West 4th Street. This is open to all and is a great way to get involved behind the scenes in grassroots local trail building. See you there!
Friday, September 30:
5:00 pm
The Dames of Dirt will be holding a group ride, gear demo, and skills practice event at the Truckee Bike Park. They have give aways, raffles, happy hour, and plenty of fun lined up. For more information follow @damesofdirt on Instagram.
Saturday, August 01:
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.
9:00 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 meet at Horseman’s Park on Skyline. This is a different event from the usual because there will be a ~10 mile ride along the Steamboat Ditch Trail and then down the hill to Chrissy Caughlin Park as part of International Coffee Day events sponsored by Ride with GPS. Coffee and prizes will be provided at Chrissy Caughlin Park. If you want to skip the ride, you can meet up for coffee and swag at 10:30 am at Chrissy Caughlin Park. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.
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.