Weekday Trail Outlook and Upcoming Events 10/03-10/09, 2022
Trail Outlook: Local’s Summer
I saw this term “Local’s Summer” the other day in a conversation about Tahoe conditions and thought it was so appropriate for the Truckee Meadows as well. Temps are moderate, winds are calm, trail conditions are absolutely perfect, and we have finished with most of the major festivals and other tourist attractions until the snow flies. Maybe that’s why so many of you are organizing outdoor events right now. Regardless, get it while it’s good and have a great week!
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, October 04:
5:15 pm
Tuesday Night Ride Group (TNRG) are riding from the Ballardini 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.
5:30 pm
Reno Bike Project is hosting a bike repair 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 @renobikeproject 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. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.
6:00 pm
The Reno Hustle is leading a social paced night ride departing from the California Ave and Arlington intersection and heading out and back on the classic Verdi loop. This route is roughly 27 miles and will be done at a no-drop social pace. Bring lights and a be prepared to fix your own flats. For more information follow @therenohustle on Instagram.
Wednesday, October 05:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Trail Karma Opportunity: Biggest Little Trail Stewards are doing pre-winter maintenance work on Peavine trails. They are meeting at the Hoge Road trailhead and carpooling to the trails in the midmountain. More information and to RSVP on their Facebook Event page linked here.
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.
5:15 pm
RAR Reno are leading a moderate skill mountain bike ride from the Keystone Canyon Trailhead. This ride is for femme, trans, and non-binary identifying RAR members only. Bring your helmet and lights. More details available 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 friendly to all wheeled contraptions at an extremely social pace. For more information, follow @bikenightreno on instagram.
Thursday, October 06:
7:00 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 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. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.
Friday, October 07:
8:00 am
Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Reno and Northern Nevada Bikepacking are teaming up to bring you Coffee Outside (with dogs edition). This week’s morning cup of micro-adventure on bikes will meet at Bartley Ranch Regional Park. Bring your friendly dog and come in costume (You and/or your dog). More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.
Saturday, October 08:
8:00 am
Silver State Striders are running from the Thomas Creek horse trailer parking out and back up Thomas Creek trail to the Rim to Reno trail. This is a very welcoming group for all skill levels. This run can be whatever length you want with the main group planning to go roughly 8 miles out for about 16 miles round trip. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.
Sunday, October 09:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Trail Karma Opportunity: Biggest Little Trail Stewards are doing pre-winter maintenance work at Sierra Vista Bike Park. They are meeting at the main parking lot and doing repair and winter prep work on the flow trail as well as other high erosion areas. More information and to RSVP on their Facebook Event page linked here.
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.