Bike at Night event in South Lake Tahoe gaining in popularity

While many bicycle enthusiasts enjoy riding the dirt trails of South Lake Tahoe, there is now a new way to enjoy the ride: in the dark. You've heard of Critical Mass...now it's Critical Glow, Tahoe style.

Tahoe Games Bike Nights have quickly become the "go-to" family friendly event at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course. They are cross-country bike races on a custom-made illuminated set of trails, 6 miles in all.

Ride the fairways, sand traps and into the rough as the race takes riders over bridges, along the river and back to the clubhouse.

On Course Events, famous for their concerts in town, has had a lot of success in their family events this summer. The inaugural race on July 31 was so fun, they have booked two more nights, August 15 and September 26.

August 15 schedule:

7:00 - 8:30 pm Registration ($15 entry fee)

8:40 pm Riders Meeting and Critical Glow, Get to Know (group practice lap)

9:00 pm Race
Heat 1 - Elite, 50+ and Fat Tire (2 laps)
Heat 2 - Youth, Junior, Cruiser + Odd Bikes (1 lap)
Heat 3 - 18-35, 35-49 (2 laps)

10:00 pm Raffle, Awards + After Party

Race is approximately 6 miles with 2 (3 mile) laps for most classes. Helmets & lights recommended. No electric bikes.