Muscle Powered announces Carson City area events lineup to celebrate Bike Month
Muscle Powered is hosting a series of events during the Month of May in honor of May Bike Month! This month encourages everyone to get on their bikes and ride. To sign-up and learn more about each event, go to our calendar at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
May Bike Month Events
Thursday May 4, 2023 at 8:30 AM Bob Crowell Room: Board of Supervisors will proclaim May as Bike Month.
Sunday May 7, 2023 at 9:00 AM: Tour of Carson. Participants will start at Shoe Tree Brewing and ride 27 miles around Carson all on pavement. Bikers must have a working bike, bicycle repair kit, water and snacks for this ride. We will have several riders riding at the tail end to ensure all riders are able to complete the ride. .
Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM at Prison Hill 5th Street Trailhead: East Side Cruises allows riders to explore our fantastic east side trails. This year we are hosting three rides, River Cruise, Smooth Sailing and brand new this year, the Odyssey Cruise (participants will meet at the Koontz St. Trailhead).
Saturday, May 13, 2023 10:00 AM at the Brewery Arts Center: 3rd Annual Gear Swap! This is an annual fundraiser that we host during the month of May for Muscle Powered. If you would like to be a vendor or donate items, email gearswap@musclepowered.org
Wednesday May 17, 2023 7:00 PM at McFadden Plaza: Ride of Silence honors those that were struck and killed by motorists in 22-23. Link to sign-up is on our calendar.
Saturday, May 20, 2023 7:15 AM at Sedge Overlook: Muscle Powered is volunteering at the Stetina's Paydirt 2023 and assisting with one of the aid station. We are seeking volunteers to help out. Link to sign-up is on our calendar.
Bike to Work Week, May 15-May 21, 2023: Our bike to work challenge is back! Have a group of dedicated bicyclists that want to outcompete others?
Email bike2work@musclepowered.org to participate. This is open to individuals, businesses and organizations. Winners have their names engraved into a plaque to show off and boast about for the remaining year.
Muscle Powered Bike Party May 19th 5:00 PM: This year we will be kicking off our Bike Party with the West Side Cruises! Come dressed in costume and prepared to slowly cruise around the west side of Carson before returning to the Brewery Arts Center parking lot for refreshments, bicycle games, raffle prizes and music. No sign-up necessary!
Ladies Mountain Bike Rides: Tuesdays May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 5:30 PM at Foothill Trailhead. No sign-up necessary. These rides are for all riding levels and is a great opportunity for ladies to get out and explore our trails behind WNC.