Soulcycler Rick Gunn “Words and Images” at Sierra Nevada College March 3
On July 1, 2005, he started his journey from the Golden Gate Bridge. Thirty-three countries, 25,811 miles and 34 months later, he returned to South Lake Tahoe.
Rick Gunn, photographer, writer and adventurer, will present his Soulcycler bicycle journey around the world through words and images on Wednesday, March 3, at the Sierra Nevada College at 7pm. It’s free and the public is invited.
Pro Bike Racer opens Frame Shop in South Shore
She’s a pro mountain bike downhill racer.
And art framer.
Meet Tasa Herndon.
“Race for Tara” Downhill Benefit Oct 10-11 @ Northstar
On October 10-11, 2009, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort will serve as host to the 3rd Annual ‘Race for Tara,’ a benefit race weekend that is open to downhill mountain bike competitors of all abilities and will raise funds for the Tara Llanes Road to Recovery Fund and the Christopher Reeve Foundation to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
Pedal There Events
Pedal where?
There.
Wherever you’re going. That’s where. And you may win some prizes too.
Northstar Mtn Bike Park Open Fri-Sunday
Tahoe has another reason to brag.
Northstar Mountain Bike Park.
NMBP is considered one of the top mountain bike parks on the West Coast following Whistler.
Tahoe Rim Trail Workdays @ Kingsbury Grade Sept 19-Oct 13
GREAT news! The TRT at Kingsbury Grade in South Shore will get a major reroute and 13 miles of new trail leading down to Lake Tahoe. Wow!
The Daggett Summit Trail System will finally get us off the busy road, and back where we belong. On the dirt.
Come on out and help build the trail September 19, 22, 29 and October 3, 6, 10 and 13th, starting at 9:00am.
Bike to Support Music: Tahoe Sierra Century Sept 26
It’s a classic fall event and blends two of our favorites for a local cause.
Bikes and Music.
Wildman Road Biking Rides Monday evenings thru September
Every Monday through September 28, join the Wildman Cycling Club in South Shore for an evening road ride.
It’s free and all cyclists get 25% off food and drinks at Wildman Coffee Shop.
Reno to Rim Trail
Imagine.
A 25 mile trail that connects the Tahoe Rim Trail near Mt. Rose to Reno.
What a blast! read more →
Tahoe Bike Culture by the Spoke Junkie
When you see the word “culture”, what comes to mind?
Music, art, higher education, the Byzantine Era, a dark gray blob growing in the bottom of a petri dish in science class. read more →
Truckee Trail Updates 24/7
This is so cool.
The Truckee Trails Foundation website provides updates on the mountain bike trail, roads and bikeway conditions in North Shore and Truckee.
Each trail update includes an open status, trail type, difficulty, directions to the trail head, and a description of the trail – written by a local who knows the trail.
And, there’s even a Google Map for each dirt trail so you can pinpoint your ride. Sweet!
Women’s Only Downhill MTB Clinic w/ Marla Streb and the Luna Chix Tahoe Aug 22-23
Join Team Luna Chix Tahoe and LUNA Pro Marla Streb for a women’s only downhill mountain bike clinic on August 22 and 23 at Northstar® Resort’s Mountain Bike Park.
Marla Streb, a national Downhill champion, will host a Beginner and an Intermediate/Advanced clinic for women riders ready to get out there and learn the technical skills to improve their riding ability.
Slow Rollers fund Bikes for Children Program
Their goal is simple:
To ride bikes and have a good time.
Team LUNA Chix Tahoe Free Mountain Bike Maintenance Clinic July 12 @ Northstar
Join Team LUNA Chix Tahoe for a FREE Mountain Bike Maintenance Clinic hosted by Plaza Bikes on July 12th.
Learn about bike parts, simple maintenance, and how to care for your bike to keep your wheels turning smoothly all year long.
Help! Bert’s Blender Bike is Missing
Warning!
A lake-wide bulletin has been issued to find Bert’s Blender Bike. read more →
The Allure of Ebbetts Pass
It’s easy to see why Ebbetts Pass (and all of Hwy 4) is a National Scenic Byway.
Alta Alpina Challenge: Riding the Wild Sierra, June 13, 2009
South Shore’s road bicycling club, Alta Alpina, has put together 3 different epic bike rides on 1 day so cyclists can challenge themselves at their own pace.
Build Your Own Challenge, the Kid Carson Challenge and the 8 Pass Challenge “The World’s Toughest Double Century” all take place June 13, 2009.
Soulcycler Rick Gunn on the Road Again
After three years, 33 countries and 25,811 miles around the globe by bicycle, he’s back on the road again.
Rick Gunn, photojournalist and bicycle adventurer, aka Soulcycler, is headed down another path of travel and self-discovery, this time starting in Scotland.
Cycling Celebration: Tour de Nez @ Northstar June 17-21
One of the country’s top professional bicycling stage races – Tour de Nez – will be headquartered at Northstar June 17 – 21, 2009.
In addition to the 5 day stage races, there’s plenty of riding for amateurs and all levels of cycling fun hogs.
Slow Rollers Poker Run & Show ‘n Shine June 14
Slow down, you’re going to fast.
It’s time to show off our mountain bling, and win some great prizes.
Bike-to-IT Week May 11-15, 2009
What a great way to start the day! And the bike season.
To open up the competition to everyone – even walkers (?), the old Bike to Work week has been changed to the Lake Tahoe Bike to Work, School, and Play Week to be held May 11-15, 2009.
Let’s keep it rolling all summer.
It’s a great habit and you’ll even forget you’re going to work.
AMBBR 18 gets rolling June 7
Ride your bike around the lake – safely?
Cool.
It’s time to play Hook ‘em Up.
Mountain biking at lake level is perfect right now.
Try this.
Biking for a Better World Slide Show, Oct 23 at PlumpJack
Squaw Valley residents Jake Spero and Duncan Sisson will present a slide show of their 8-month unsupported bike journey from Alaska to Argentina on October 23 at the PlumpJack Conference Center in Olympic Valley.
The Gunn Chronicles by South Shore Writer
He just finished his 3-year bike tour around the world raising money for the Make a Wish Foundation.
Meet Rick Gunn, South Shore journalist and photographer.
2008 Tour de Fat @ Truckee River Regional Park, July 26
Grab your bike and slip into your alter-ego. The cycling circus, Tour de Fat, is rolling into town.
Mountain Bike Pioneers of CA.
“Amazing footage!”
“I’m so glad they took so many pictures of the riding and people.”
“The outfits are going full circle.” read more →
Rick Gunn Slide Show June 4 @ Edgewood
Following his heart warming 3-year journey around the world, we all know Rick Gunn.
Rick’s circumnavigation completed.
“The hardest part of the whole trip was the first day…riding down my driveway”.
Rick Grunn, South Shore writer and photographer.
After 25,881 miles, Rick crossed the Golden Gate Bridge, Saturday, May 3, at 11 am.
He’ll be back in Tahoe this week.
They made it! Alaska to Argentina by Bike to raise $ for schools.
On February 10th, the members of team A2A (2 are from North Shore) arrived in Ushuaia, Argentina.
They rode their bikes 15,120 miles (that’s over 137 mile days) from Alaska to Argentina.
Why?
New South Shore Bike Trail Map
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition just released a new free bike trail map for South Lake Tahoe. read more →
Don’t leave home without brushing.
Tour de Fat photos. Truckee, July 2007.
-
Your $3 supports local non-profits.
