Trail Outlook: Premium Fall

• This is that one week in September that teases us with the most beautiful fall conditions before October pops those dreams with a hot and cold rollercoaster of dry. But for this one moment, enjoy the off and on drizzles and damp trails. Wednesday evening may see a little more concentrated rain, but overall the outlook is light rain making for excellent trail conditions with a chance of isolated peanut butter.

• 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, September 20:

• 5:15 pm

  • Tuesday Night Ride Group (TNRG) are riding from the Ballardini Ranch Trailhead on Lone Tree lane. 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 and RAR Reno are 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 @rar.reno on Instagram.

• 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.

• 6:30 pm

  • Radical Adventure Riders of Reno (RAR) are hosting a craft night meet and greet for members and prospective members at Z Bar in midtown. 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.

• Wednesday, September 21:

  • 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. Given the weather forecast, you may want lights and a rain shell. For more information follow their Facebook page linked here.

  • 5:30 pm

    • Radical Adventure Riders of Reno (RAR) are hosting an potluck/team meeting/informational session about the AIDS Lifecycle ride they are hosting training rides for. This is open to members, prospective members, and those interested in supporting their efforts. For more information, follow @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, September 22:

  • 7:00 am

    • (New Later Start Time)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 23:

  • 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 meet at Plumas Park in Midtown. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.

• Saturday, September 24:

  • Overnight Sat-Sun

    • Kurstin Graham of Northern Nevada Bikepacking is leading an overnight bikepacking trip in central Nevada. Kurstin’s rides are always an adventure and challenging and this one is no different with ~100 miles of riding and ~6k climbing spread over two days. Sights include multiple ghost towns and a visit to the Berlin Ichthyosaur state park. For more information and to RSVP, check out the Facebook Event Page linked here.

  • 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.

  • 10:00 am

    • Reno Wheelmen present the Sagebrush Cyclocross series race #2 at Sky Tavern ski area on the Mt Rose ighway. Cyclocross is kinda like tough mudder on bikes. It’s a wheel to wheel circuit race of 30-60 minutes (depending on category) where the course winds around the park over different surfaces and includes obstacles including low barriers, steep run ups, and sometimes deep sand or gravel. It’s always a hard effort but everyone suffers together and the spectators are super supportive. The novice (Category C) race rolls at 10am. Come on out to cheer, heckle, or race. Additional information and registration can be found at their event registration listing linked here.

• Sunday, September 25:

  • 11:00 am

    • Radical Adventure Riders of Reno (RAR) are hosting a beginner friendly road ride around Donner lake with plans for ice cream and swimming afterwards. Posted time is for the aftermeet. Ride as many laps as you like beforehand and plan to end at Little Truckee Ice Creamery. For more information, follow @rar.reno 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!