Trail Karma Opportunity:

• 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 will be closed to all traffic from Wednesday October 12 for at least two weeks for repair work. 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.

Weekend Events:

Here are the events that are on the radar for this weekend:

• Thursday, October 13:

  • 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.

  • 6:00 pm

    • The Reno Hustle is leading a social paced night ride. They will meet at the parking lot at the North-East corner of Lakeside and Moana and make a mostly flat 24 mile loop around the South and East of the city. Bring lights and a be prepared to fix your own flats. For more information follow @therenohustle on Instagram.

• Friday, October 14:

  • 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 on bikes will meet at Rainbow Ridge Park. 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 third race weekend for all the middle and high school mountain bike riders at Sierra Vista Bike Park. The event booklet with detailed schedule and volunteer links is available 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.

• Saturday, October 15:

  • 6:45 am - 4:00 pm

    • Northern Nevada Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) is holding their third race weekend for all the middle and high school mountain bike riders at Sierra Vista Bike Park. The event booklet with detailed schedule and volunteer links is available 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 running south from Tahoe Meadows out and back along the Tahoe Rim 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 16-17 miles round trip. Check their Facebook Group Page for more details. You can also find their training schedule on their website at this link.

  • 9:45 am

    • RAR Reno are leading a roughly 30 mile road bike ride from the Riverside Drive Hub Coffee shop heading out and back on the classic Verdi route. This ride is for femme, trans, and non-binary identifying RAR members only. More details available by following @rar.reno on Instagram.

• Sunday, October 16:

  • 10:00 am

    • Reno Wheelmen present the Sagebrush Cyclocross series race #3 at Hidden Valley Regional Park in Hidden Valley. 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.

Trail Outlook

• Calm, cool, and comfortable. Not unlike your favorite beverage. Another awesome weekend to get outside and plenty of events to be active or cheer on others. See you outside!

If you get out, let us know what you saw by submitting a trail report.

Be kind, be safe, and enjoy.