Trail Outlook: Fall Y’all pt2

• Another high desert fall stunner week. Some suggestion of weather this weekend but right up until the rain comes down the conditions will continue to be prime. We’re starting to get back to more darkness more of the time, so if you are heading out in the early or evening hours, make sure to pack a light and reflective wear. With the light changes there are some start time changes of events below. Double check you know when your ride or run is rolling out so you don’t have to panic chase.

• Northern Nevada Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is running their annual fundraiser giveaway. Top prizes include a full suspension mountain bike and some very nice gear. Entries are being sold online through October 28. Funds raised from this will support more kids in middle and high school in the region being able to experience bike riding and racing as part of their scholastic program. To make a donation for entry into the giveaway and for more information, check out the giveaway page linked here.

• Temporary Trail Closure: Tahoe Pyramid Trail between Floriston and Hirschdale is closed for repair work for at least one more week. There are no alternate routes other than driving the highway so plan for out and back trips if you want to use the adjacent portions of the trail. For more details and current trail warnings, check the official Tahoe Pyramid trail website linked here.

• 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 18:

• 5:00 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.

• 5:15 pm

  • Tuesday Night Ride Group (TNRG) are riding Peavine from the Hoge Road 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.

• 5:45 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 and headlights are recommended. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

• Wednesday, October 19:

  • 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    • Trail Karma Opportunity: Biggest Little Trail Stewards are doing maintenance work at Sierra Vista Bike park. They are meeting at the main parking lot. More information and to RSVP on their Facebook Event page linked here.

  • 4:30 pm

    • (New Time) 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. Bring canned food for their Northern Nevada Food Bank canned food drive.

    • The Dames of Dirt are leading a fall foliage mountain bike ride out of the Rawhide parking area in Tahoe City. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged. This is a ladies only group ride and always very welcoming. For more information, follow @DamesOfDirt on Instagram.

  • 5:00 pm

    • Reno Del Fuegos will be riding mountain bikes from the Rancho Softball Fields. This is always a relaxed and welcoming ride. Bring lights unless you are only riding for a short while. For more information, check out Reno Del Fuego’s Facebook group.

  • 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 20:

  • 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!

  • 9:00 am

    • Trail Karma Opportunity: The Biggest Little Trail Stewards will be doing pre-winter prep and trail maintenance on mid-mountain trails. They will be meeting at the Hoge Road trailhead and driving up to the worksite. For more information and to RSVP, see their Facebook events page linked here.

  • 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.

  • 6:00 pm

    • The Reno Hustle will roll 24ish mostly flat paved miles around south and east Reno starting and ending at the Wells Fargo parking lot at California Ave and Arlington Blvd. This is a social paced ride open to all. Bring lights and a be prepared to fix your own flats. For more information follow @therenohustle on Instagram.

  • 6:30 pm

    • The Biggest Little Trail Stewards will have their monthly meeting at MiCasa Too on West 4th Street. This meeting is open to anyone and a great way to learn what goes into local grassroots trail advocacy as well as be the first to hear what is on the development pipeline. More details available on their Facebook events page linked here.

• Friday, October 21:

  • 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 has not been announced yet. I’ll update this post when they do. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.

  • 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    • Northern Nevada Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is holding their last race weekend of the season for all the middle and high school mountain bike riders at Hidden Valley Regional Park. Event volunteers can sign up at this link. Friday is course setup and pre-ride events. Volunteers are always very appreciated and you get all the training you need on site.

  • 6:00 pm

    • Radical Adventure Riders of Reno (RAR) are hosting a craft night meet and greet for members and prospective members at a TBD location. Bring something to work on and pedal on down for a casual get together with a very welcoming group. For more information, follow @rar.reno on Instagram.

• Saturday, October 22:

  • 6:45 am - 4:00 pm

    • Northern Nevada Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is holding their last race weekend of the season for all the middle and high school mountain bike riders at Hidden Valley Regional Park. Event volunteers can sign up at this link. Saturday is race day, awards, and course tear down. Volunteers are always very appreciated and you get all the training you need on site.

  • 8:00 am

    • Silver State Striders are not organizing an official long run this weekend but are encouraging members to self organize. Check their Facebook Group Page for member organized runs. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

  • 9:00 am

    • Trail Karma Opportunity: The Biggest Little Trail Stewards will be doing pre-winter prep and trail maintenance at Sierra Vista Park. They will be meeting at the main parking lot. For more information and to RSVP, see their Facebook events 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!