Cyclepaths/Wild Cherries Racing

Excerpt from an article posted on Singletrack.com

This fall the International Mountain Biking Association and the U.S. Forest Service will host the Tahoe Trails Conference in South Lake Tahoe.

The Oct. 1-3 event, which is open to all members of the mountain bike community, will create an opportunity for collaboration between riders, land managers and the bike industry. The goal is to ensure the future of sustainable and epic trails, like Mr. Toads Wild Ride and sections of the Tahoe Rim Trail, in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Because of Lake Tahoes famed water clarity, activities in the Tahoe Basin " from boating, building and trail construction " are heavily regulated by the U.S. Forest Service, the states of California and Nevada and local governments.

Read more at http://singletrack.competitor.com/2010/08/news/tahoe-trail-conference-set-for-fall_9143

Race locally this Sunday. The Donner Summit Time Trial is open to all ages and ability levels. It's you and your bike of choice versus the clock from West End Beach to the top of Old 40.

• Race fee is $25 to pre-register online and $30 on the day of
• Race registration, bib pick & parking will be at Truckee's Factory Outlet Store mall and will be open from 8:30 - 9:45 am
• First rider off is at 10 am

On behalf of the Truckee Trail Foundation . . . this is going to be a solid event . . .

It’s almost here!

This Thursday, at our second annual Rock & Roll for Trails, hear the local favorite Santana tribute band Montaa play, followed by the local premiere of Race Across the Sky, the story of the grueling 2009 Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike race!  Here, a clock is set for 12 grueling hours, with 100 miles of travel, over 14,000 vertical feet of climbing, through extreme climate changes ranging from heat to hail, from rain to snow.  To the racers, the risks of injury, fatigue and mechanical failure pale next to the chance that they will fall behind the 12 hour cut-off mark and be eliminated.   Rivalries include six-time defending champion Dave Wiens vs. seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.  Race Across the Sky gives viewers a trail-side look at the intensity of the event, the competition between elite racers, and the amazing commitment of the support teams along a course that winds through spectacular mountain scenery.

WHEN:  Thursday, August 19.  6 pm, music starts at 6:30;  film at dusk.

WHERE:  Village at Northstar

WHY:  To support your local trails!

HOW:  $10 suggested donation.  Proceeds from the sale of New Belgium Fat Tire and roller skating also benefit the Truckee Trails Foundation.  Raffle prizes include a Limited Edition New Belgium Cruiser!

 “The Leadville Trail 100 is…the purest level of passion that you can get.”  - Lance Armstrong

Truckee Trails Foundation

PO Box 1751

Truckee, CA 96160

(530)587-8214

Posted via email from Andy Scott PqP

Gasp! From hither and yon, doth the crisp lick of fall seduce thoust mind? Doth thy desire for an hour of sufferage need a wetting? Behold, a tentative cross schedule for thy Reno/Tahoe area!

• Sept 19th @ Kirkwood Resort
• Sept 25th @ Squaw Valley
• Oct 9th in Carson City
• Oct 23rd @ Clayton Middle School in Reno
• Oct 30th @ Indian Hills Community College in Carson City
• Nov 6th @ Bartley Ranch Park in Reno
• Nov 20th @ Clayton Middle School (District Championships)
• Dec 4th @ Hidden Valley Regional Park in Reno

CX at Squaw Valley, how cool is that? I'll be there, single, 1FG - waiting. Stay tuned to renowheelmen.org for further updates or changes to this schedule.

Pretty cool maybe my head was under a rock but this was a surprise.

Concept for September Saturday:

1. Flume Race
2. Family beach/beer/bbq session / swimming in Tahoe
3. College Football
4. Post Labor Day " limited Tourists/Crowds!

From: renowheelmen@yahoogroups.com [mailto:renowheelmen@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Joell

Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 12:05 AM

To: renowheelmen@yahoogroups.com; tnrg@yahoogroups.com; poedunknv@gmail.com

Subject: [renowheelmen] Great Tahoe Flume Race [1 Attachment]

This is what you have all been waiting for. The Flume Race flier is done. Online Reg is all set-up. It opens August 1st at Midnight EST, which is 9pm Pacific Time on Saturday.

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=11376

Also, don't forget Race #3 in the Nevada Cup, the Sky Tavern Classic on August 14. See www.nevadacycling.com for info.

Standby for current Nevada Cup standings.

Posted via email from Andy Scott PqP

This week's Spoke 'n Words from the Sierra Sun!

...and a few more photos here:

If you're in the area tomorrow evening, be sure to check out this SUPER FUN underground race series.

The second annual SIX PACK SUPER DEEZ series kicks off tomorrow @ 5 in the southwest corner of the Safeway parking lot in Truckee.

New management is bringing improved timing, new courses, and 30% more sunlight. That's right, 30% more sun hit the back of your eye ballz. Recession priced admission prices providing the best ratio of fun to dollar spent in the Sierras.

So save the date of Friday June 26th, and keep still waiting the further information coming at you soon!!!

From a friend:
I had a Sgt. from the Truckee PD stop by. He gave me a heads up that with spring here, the Truckee PD will step up the enforcement of vehicle moving violations this spring and summer. This includes vehicles running stop lights and stop signs. I am told this will include bicyclists. It was laid out that bicyclists running red lights is a total no go, and a ticket for certain! Also, bicyclists not attempting to stop for a stop sign will also result in a moving violation ticket.

From another friend (2 days later):
I neglected to forward this email to my girlfriend. She went out for a ride today. She blew through the stoplight on the corner of Northwoods and Donner Pass Rd. going east, and promptly got "pulled over" and got a ticket!!!!!!!!

An image of my father running alongside of me on my brother's banana seat clad "Red Schwinn" bicycle comes in focus when I reflect on the first ride of my life. I ditched the training wheels, opting for a few scraped elbows and bruises. My first ride was in 1983 in the driveway of my fathers house in Napa. He gave me a pep talk which, coming from a bearded man in short shorts, seemed a bit off but it worked. With his hand on the bar of my "Classic Banana Seat" he guided me into my first solo ride lasting 15 yards (27 years depending on perspective) until I dumped the bike and stood up punching my hands into the air.
This experience marked a turning point igniting a thirst for independence and adventure. The "Red Schwinn" took me on many rides introducing me to friends, places, and best of all, adventures. In School, we'd pack our bikes the night before and as soon as the school bell sounded drive quickly to the hidden single track scattered throughout Sonoma County charging rigid descents in shouting celebration. These experiences stimulated my adventure sense leading me to my home here in Truckee.
I hold these memories close and Im certain all of you have similar memories. Whether it's a first day on skis at Mighty Mites, the magic carpet at TD Tikes, or your first swim lesson, what I love about Truckee is that all of us share a love for adventure. And when times are tough, nothing beats sharing a smile with friends while adventuring outside of your door (Truckees adventure gateway).

Take Adventure Back by participating in Bike to Work Week
During Bike to Work Week, Monday, May 11 " Friday, May 15, I intend to put adventure back into my daily routine by stepping out of the house, jumping onto a bike, meeting up with friends, and pedaling through town up to my office at Tahoe Donner and I want to encourage all of you to join me by waving, saying hello, or by sharing a cup of warm Wild Cherries coffee while en-route. My goal is to ride to work all week. My route begins at the top of Sierra Meadows and ends up in Tahoe Donner resembling the path of a pendulum which is what plagued my attempt last year. This year will be different since all of you will be riding to work with me. You can find tips on how to plan your commuting adventure on our website at www.cwcracing.org. Also, share your adventures and photos with the Cyclepaths/Wild Cherries racing team by emailing mattchapp@gmail.com At the end of the week we will post a feature about a commuter on our bulletin board at Wild Cherries Coffee Shop and our website blog. Finally, follow my bike-commuting adventure at www.twitter.com/hellowchappawitz.

For more information regarding riding safety, tips, route planning information and more click here to visit The League of American Cyclists' website.

On the bike next to the infamous Ford Pinto with wood side paneling.