Trail Outlook: Moderate Heat, Moderate Lightning Round 2

• Monday and Tuesday this week may look like a lot of last week with afternoon and evening thundershowers. The mountain has been soaking up the water well so I don’t expect more than temporary peanut butter conditions in the evenings IF the rain comes down. After Tuesday there is settled warm weather for the rest of the weekdays so really nice conditions overall. Just as a heads up, Whites Creek had some serious flooding last week that has destroyed much of the lower section of trail as well as some of the upper section. 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

• Monday, August 08:

  • 5:15 pm

    • The Dames of Dirt are riding the Kings Beach downhill route. The Dames are a very welcoming group of mountain biking ladies who always host a fun ride. They are requesting RSVPs so for more information and to let them know you’re coming, follow @damesofdirt on instagram.

  • 5:30 pm

    • Reno Tahoe Junior Cycling & Reno Devo are holding their fourth youth club ride of the summer. These rides are for riders age 5-10 years old who are able to ride a 2 wheel pedal bike unassisted and want to get better at riding. Additional information including location and registration links at their website here.

• Tuesday, August 09:

• 4:45 pm

  • Reno Wheelmen are holding the first race of three for the Rich Paul Summer Omnium Series. The first race is a time trial along Franktown Road from Bower’s Mansion. They are taking onsite registration or you can signup online as well as get more details through their event site linked here.

• 5:30 pm

  • Tuesday Night Ride Group (TNRG) are riding at Sky Tavern Ski Area. 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 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 (RAR) Reno are easy riding around the Sierra Vista Bike Park. This is open to all members and friends and lights are suggested since it is starting to get dark earlier. For more information including the meetup details, follow @rar.reno on instagram.

• Wednesday, August 10:

  • 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.

  • 5:30 pm

    • Reno Wheelmen are holding the second race of three for the Rich Paul Summer Omnium Series. This race is a wheel to wheel road race along the Boca Stampede road. They are taking onsite registration or you can signup online as well as get more details through their event site 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, August 11:

  • 6:00 am

    • New Time due to later sunrise. The IsPeavineDry.com Peavine Dawn Patrol easy ride will roll out from the Keystone East trailhead. This mountain bike ride goes for between 60 and 90 minutes and is always easy effort. See you bright and early!

  • 5:30 pm

    • Reno Wheelmen are holding the third race of three for the Rich Paul Summer Omnium Series. This race is a wheel to wheel criterium race around the Aircenter circle road. They are taking onsite registration or you can signup online as well as get more details through their event site linked here.

  • 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, August 12:

  • 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 start at Dorostkar Park. More information about joining can be found by following @coffeeoutsidereno on Instagram.

  • 6:30 pm

    • Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Reno are leading a beginner friendly ~22 mile flat(ish) overnight bikepacking ride along the Steamboat ditch trail. This is open to all members and friends and you will want to bring a light and overnight camping gear. For more information including the meetup details, follow @rar.reno on instagram.

• Saturday, August 13:

  • 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 - Sunday (Overnight)

    • Friends of Black Rock High Rock Canyon and Bikepacking Nevada’s Kurstin Graham are teaming up for another Ride With Friends on the Black Rock Playa. This ride is ~25 miles, has almost no climbing whatsoever, and includes and overnight at the meteor shower watch camp. RSVP is required. For more information and to RSVP, check out their Facebook Event Page.

• Sunday, August 14:

  • TBD

    • Radical Adventure Riders (RAR) Reno are leading an advanced road ride out of Markleville, California. This is open to all members and friends and you will want to RSVP and check with them regarding meeting time and exact location. For more information including the meetup details, 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!