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Best BMX Tricks Video
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 2:32pmIt’s been a busy summer so far full of backpacking and road trips, without a lot of time for bikes and blogging. While you’re waiting though, here’s a collection of BMX stunts and crazy riding to make you dizzy.
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Thank You Bike to Work Week Sponsors
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 9:45amMuscle Powered and BikeCarson.com would like to thank our 2012 Carson City Bike to Work Week sponsors for their support! Generous donations by our sponsors helped us put on successful events, gave incentives to the challengers, and helped Muscle Powered raise money for future projects in Carson City.
West Side Cruiser Ride 2012
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 9:38amFirst Flume Trail Ride of the Year
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 4:30pmFlume Trail Mountain Bikes officially opened for business on May 12th this year. The light winter snowfall has nearly melted off the lower trails, giving access to Marlette Lake and the Flume Trail. A few of us rode the Flume on Saturday, May 12th to go check it out.
Bike to Work Week Party at the Firkin and Fox
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 8:55pmIt’s great to see the bicycle miles and trips rack up from our Corporate Challengers! If you haven’t been keeping track, go check out the daily totals posted on the Muscle Powered blog. We’re going to have a big party at the Firkin and Fox on Friday night the 18th to celebrate everyone’s hard work this week. In addition to announcing the winners of the Corporate Challenge, we’re going to have live music from Notch 8, and a raffle with prizes you don’t want to miss out on.
West Side Cruiser Ride 2012
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 11:40amIt’s almost time for Muscle Powered’s annual Bike to Work Week cruiser ride! This Wednesday, May 16th, bring the whole family down to Telegraph Square for a slow-paced fun ride around the quiet streets of Carson City’s west side. Sign-in for the ride at 6:15pm, ride starts around 6:30pm.
Bike to Work Week Begins!
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Mon, 05/14/2012 - 7:08amToday is May 14th, the First day of Bike to Work Week 2012. The weather looks fantastic all week, so we will most definitely see the bicycle commuter corporate challengers rack of the miles and trips! There are a lot of teams signed up, and with the new rules, we should have a great competition. For a look at the Corporate Challenge teams and daily results, visit the Muscle Powered Blog.
Bike Movie Night at Capitol Automotive
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Thu, 05/10/2012 - 4:01pmSaturday May 12th at 5:30PM is Bike To Work Week Movie Night hosted by Capitol Automotive! Ride your bikes down at 5:30 pm for FREE pizza and beverages, and enjoy two fun bicycle themed movies. Marcus does a great job at converting his garage into a little theater, and there is plenty of secure bike parking within view of the seating.
Bicycle Maintenance Class at Bike Habitat
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 4:49pmThe Bike Habitat will be giving a free class this Wednesday the 9th at 6PM. The topic of the class is “Home Maintenance for your Bicycle”. Learn how to keep your bike running safely and efficiently between bike shop tune ups. This clinic will cover both MTN and Road Bikes.
Ride with Carson City’s Leaders
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 12:31pmA combination of great weather and growing enthusiasm for cycling in Carson City is getting getting people out there on their bikes, and the ride with Carson City’s Leaders on May 7th was no exception.
Flume Trail Mountain Bikes to Open Soon
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 3:40pmAs you might expect from the view of the mountains down here in Carson, the snow is melting off fast up there. Here’s the latest update from Flume Trail Bikes:
Legends of the West Bike and car Fest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 1:25pmLegends of the West Bike & Car Fest
Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest is coming to Carson City on June 30, 2012. The planning for this event is going fast and furious and we are anticipating a great second annual show. This event is being held on June 30, 2012, under the auspices of the Carson City Downtown Business Association and is being managed by Arlington Group Events. The CCSO 9th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge will take place at Legends. See these highly trained men and women compete for glory in slow motion!
Bike Movie Night at Sassafras
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 7:47pmIf you haven’t been to a movie night at the Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in downtown Carson City, you’re missing out on a good time! Every Monday night they show a fun film in the plan:b lounge area, and you can order great food and drinks while you enjoy the movie. Free popcorn, and movie commentary / trivia from Mike the host. This week the movie will have a bicycle theme, and you are are encouraged to ride your bike to the show!
Sheriff's Showdown
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 1:26pmShow season is finally upon us. Freaks of Nature would like to request your presence at the 1st Annual Sheriff's Showdown. Held at Harley Davidson of Carson City. Registration is from 9-11am and trophies at 3pm. This event is Open to all makes and models, including bikes! Registration is $15. There will be Live Music, Food provided by Dickie's BBQ, Art by Air Face Painting by Lynzie, Fresh Lemonade, Les Schwab Tires and many more vendors. We even brought out the bounce house for the kids. And don't forget to buy your raffle tickets, as we will have tons of prizes to be won!
Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous dates set
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/08/2012 - 11:45amThe first Lake Tahoe Motorcycle Adventure Ride and Rendezvous is slated for August 23-26 on the beautiful South Shore of Lake Tahoe (Tahoe South). The event includes both off road and pavement rides, evening social events, entertainment, guest speakers, vendors and Tahoe summer activities. The event welcomes all makes of bikes and riders.
Homewood project approved by Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; League responds
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/14/2011 - 8:48pmTo a packed house of observers, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board voted to approve Phase 1 of the Homewood Mountain Resort Ski Area Master Plan at their monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 14.
Jim Bagwell: New law on passing bikes crosses line
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 4:01amHere we go - the bicycle feud is starting. I predicted this when I saw that Senate Bill 328 had passed. I had heard grumblings but paid little attention until recently. One might ask, what is this ...
Outdoors with Don Q: Memories from an unforgettable six week adventure
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/20/2011 - 8:45amBob and Lorraine (my cousin) Scholes of Dayton plus Elaine and I just returned from a six week vacation trip to Italy, Sicily and Switzerland. It was the Scholes’ second trip to Italy and our first-ever trip.
Lorraine’s father was born in Ponte Buggianese and my Dad was born in Lucca, and we both wanted to visit where our roots began.
We left on August 30, flew from Reno to Denver to Montreal to Rome and then returned from Rome to Zurich to San Francisco to Reno on October 12. Here are a bunch of our memories:
The American Dollar and the European Euro:
Edgewood Tahoe Lodge plans unveiled
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 7:11pmBy Li Terrell / South Tahoe Now
Reinvention: We're all in this together.
This is the vision of the proposed Edgewood Tahoe Lodge at Stateline.
The plan by Edgewood Companies is to create a unique world-class destination that delivers significant economic, environmental and community benefits to South Shore Lake Tahoe.
“That is one of the things that investment can bring to the community, said Patrick Rhamey, vice president of Real Estate for Edgewood Companies. “We have continued to re-invest our property over the years and hope to be a pathway for others to follow.”
Outdoors with Don Q: Taking a few bites out of Apple Hill
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:14pmIt’s that time of the year, once again, to visit a special place known as Apple Hill in the State of California.
If you are a newcomer to this area or if you have never been there, fall is a great time of the year to visit Apple Hill.
And, if you are a newcomer, about now you are probably wondering, “What and where in the heck is Apple Hill?”
Well, the correct answer is: “Apple Hill is not a specific hill or a specific location; on the contrary, it is a large geographic area.”
SMOKIN’ HOT DRAG RACES...Aug 12-13 - Reno Fernley Raceway (Bring the Family)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 2:38pmFull 1/4 mile, outlaw style drag races will be held at RENO FERNLEY RACEWAY on August 12th and 13th. Outlaw Races hearken back to the early days of drag racing before sanctioning organizations and rules. It's "Run What You Brung" and open to all comers. This year’s annual event is called SMOKIN HOT DRAG RACES and expected to attract hundreds of competitors from Reno Nevada and adjacent markets.
Meet Your Merchant: The right fit for outdoor activities
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/23/2011 - 4:01amFrom bras to bikes to running shoes, CV Sports has a wide selection of all kinds of gear and the employees there will help you find the perfect fit."Customer service is key for us," said owner R...
Legends bike & car fest continues today
Submitted by admin on Sun, 06/05/2011 - 4:01amThe streets of downtown Carson City were filled with gleaming cars and bikes Saturday as the inaugural Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest kick-started the event season under cloudy and then rai...
Working together toward safer streets
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/03/2011 - 8:34pmBy Steven R. Lasco
As many of you know, May is National Bike Month. Here in Carson City, several events and rides were held, capped by Bike To Work Week from May 16-20 and the celebration on the 20th outside the Firkin & Fox. As reported, about 150 people came by to visit, enjoy others’ bikes, and get a chance to win a raffle prize. The Nevada Legislature passed two bills in its current session that benefit cyclists (see sidebar below).
Dayton-area children in need of books, bikes and toys this Christmas
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/12/2010 - 12:53amThe Healthy Communities Coalition is collecting new toys and used or new books for teens and children in our area for those who may otherwise go without gifts at Christmas.
New unwrapped gifts and gently used books can be dropped off at the Dayton Community Center at 170 Pike Street, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
NHP provides safety strategy as Street Vibrations rolls through Northern Nevada
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/22/2010 - 1:24pmWith tens of thousands of motorcyclists in Reno, Carson City, Virginia City and Tahoe for Street Vibrations this week, the Nevada Highway Patrol has developed a safety strategy of tips for bikers and motorists.
The idea is to reduce distractions by keeping a sharp focus on all motor vehicles on the road, said NHP Trooper Chuck Allen. Roads throughout Northern Nevada will be filled with motorcyclists and motorists attending the events in Reno, Carson City and Virginia City. Here's a breakdown of what drivers should keep in mind:
For the motorcyclist
K9 Dog House Gourmet Hot Dogs Bike Night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 8:47pmCome and join us every Friday Night at the K9 Dog House Gourmet Hot Dogs, for bike night.
Bring your trikes, bikes, customs, and all makes welcome. Join us for dinner or just hang out to make some new friends. Clubs are also welcome.
Sea to Shining Sea riders to bicycle through Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/21/2010 - 8:10pmA team of athletes, many of whom are wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, will leave from Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday for World T.E.A.M. Sports’ inaugural bike trek across America called Sea to Shining Sea. The group will arrive in Carson City on May 28 on their way to their Virginia Beach, Va., destination.