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3,500 cyclists will take part in America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/06/2015 - 6:24pm
Cyclists from around the country have descended upon South Lake Tahoe for the 24th annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe on Sunday, June 7, 2015.
All 3,500 spots have been filled by riders participating in the 72-mile around the lake ride, the 100-mile Century ride and the 35-mile fun ride which includes a boat cruise.
City staff and locals help kick off the Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 10:35pm
Local cyclists got into the biking mode Monday in South Lake Tahoe at the start of the two week long bike challenge.
Pearl Izumi at the Y hosted the "Ready, Set, Pedal" party with swag bags, food and special discounts. Riders gathered at the store and started on either a 5 mile or a 10 mile loop.
Lake Tahoe concert line-up for June
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 9:15pm
May 30-31 Valhalla Renaissance Faire @ Camp Richardson
Wagon Train Rendezvous @ Zephyr Cove / Wagon Train parade
June 01 Phat Caddy Monday @ Fat Cat Cafe
June 02 DJ Dakini, Oneness, Lo-G @ Whisky Dicks
June 03 Chad Bushnell @ Hard Rock Hotel
June 03-07 Heath Hyche @ Improv at Harveys
June 04 Ike and Martin @ Jimmy's at The Landing
Lacey, LaBella, and Richardson @ Cottonwood Bar & Grill
Serina Williams, Lost Whiskey Engine @ Moody's Bistro
June 05-06 Bias and Dunn @ Bar of America
The George Souza Trio @ Moody's Bistro
June 05 Superlicious @ Hard Rock Hotel
Fun and free events highlight Tahoe Bike Challenge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/28/2015 - 9:30pm
During the two weeks the Tahoe Bike Challenge is going on in Lake Tahoe, there are community events almost every day, including yoga, group rides and movies. .
Here is the full list from the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition:
Group Rides to Kick-off Party | North Shore | Free
May 30 | Noon - 1 p.m.
Smart towns know how to capitalize on active and bike tourism
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 11:21pm
South Lake Tahoe can create a sustainable economy if we focus on "active tourism." This was the message relayed by the panel of speakers at Wednesday's Tahoe Talk series at Lake Tahoe Community College.
If the 15 page spread about Lake Tahoe in the May edition of Bike magazine is any indication, people know about the activity/recreation based tourism awaiting them in Tahoe, and they're about to come.
Are we ready?,
Just about.
Daniel Robert Rix, Tahoe Douglas Rotarian
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/28/2015 - 11:49am
Dan Rix, affectionately known as “Papa Dan” to his family, passed away peacefully at his home in South Lake Tahoe on February 11, 2015 at the age of 73 after a brave and courageous battle with a long illness. Dan was born December 30, 1941 in Pueblo, CO to Dorothy Mae and George Robert Rix and spent his childhood growing up in Daly City (CA). He eventually moved to Tulare (CA) with his family where he graduated from Tulare Union HS in 1959.
South Tahoe High student makes 3rd trip around lake for charity
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/06/2014 - 11:29pm
South Tahoe High Junior Mykala Muskovitz is spending Sunday participating in Tour de Tahoe, the annual bike ride around Lake Tahoe. The 16 year old doesn't just ride, which most of us would find as a big enough accomplishment, she raises money while doing so.
For the third year, Mykala is riding to raise money for a local charity.
In 2011 as an 8th grader, she made the 72 mile ride in 6 hours and raised over $2,000 for Boys and Girls Club and for winter hats and gloves for children at Live Violence Free.
Ceremony to be held for completion of South Lake Tahoe Bike Trail rehabilitation project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 11:07pmEvent Date:
September 19, 2014 - 12:00pm
Bike trails in South Lake Tahoe received rehabilitation this summer with $250,000 of funds from Measure R. Trails inside city limits received new paving and are open and ready to ride. Planned restoration of the trails over bridges at Trout Creek and Upper Truckee Meadow are not completed yet and expected to be done this fall.
Tahoe Kid's Triathlon to feature athletes 3 to 13 years old
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/19/2014 - 10:19pm
Event Date:
August 24, 2014 (All day)
Kids from the ages of 3 to 13 will be participating in Sunday's Triathlon in South Lake Tahoe. Each athlete will be swimming, biking and running in the area of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center. Parents can help the kids in the Pee Wee group (3 to 6) only.
Distances depend on age, as listed below.
3 to 6 year olds:
25 yard swim (flotation device and parents okay)
1 mile bike ride (okay for parents to accompany)
.3 mile run (okay for parents to accompany)
50 yard swim
3 mile bike ride
1 mile run
10 to 13 year olds:
100 yard swim
5 mile bike ride
7 to 9 year olds:
New bike trail from Fallen Leaf Lake to Lake Tahoe opens
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/16/2014 - 10:22pm
There is a new way to enjoy two lakes with just a quick bike ride along the bike trail just completed by the U.S. Forest Service.
The Fallen Leaf Bike Path connects cyclists from the Fallen Leaf Lake Campground to the Pope Baldwin National Recreation Trail. The trail offers riders a safe and exciting alternative.
As reported by South Tahoe Now in April, the new trail also provided installation of bmps, upgrades, reconstruction and relocation of adjacent unauthorized trails.
America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride 2014
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/14/2014 - 8:59pmEvery year since I've had a channel I have been covering Bike The West's signature bicycling event America's Most Beautiful Bike ride; though, over the years I've varied dramatically on how I have chosen to cover it. By tradition, I always cover the bicycle race on foot to give me a different perspective to the people who cover it on bicycle helmet cams or in a car.
Barton Medical Staff Invest in the Community
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/07/2014 - 11:41pm
Tahoe’s rugged landscape and mild summer temperatures attract a mountain of sports events. From large events such as America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride and the Lake Tahoe Marathon to local favorites like the Tahoe Kids Triathlon, there is sports event for every ability and age group. Barton Health’s medical staff is gearing up for many of these events, but not just to compete.
23rd Annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride on Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 9:26pm
America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride isn't your normal Sunday bike ride unless you normally ride around Lake Tahoe with 3,000 of your friends. The annual bike ride has been bringing riders to Lake Tahoe annually for the past 22 years.
This year's 23rd Annual event is on Sunday, June 1. With the temporary closure of the Horizon for remodeling, the staging for the ride has moved across the street to the MontBleu.
June in South Lake Tahoe: Sarah McLaughlin,Three Dog Night, Joan Osborne, Neil Sedaka
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/31/2014 - 7:37pm
Lots to do in South Lake Tahoe during the month of June!
June 01 America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride @ Montbleu
Wagon train parade
Family Bike Day @ Truckee Regional Park
Rock River Band @ The Beacon
Dimitri Mathemey group @ Moody's Bistro
Mike Kise Memorial charity fishing derby @ Jakes on the Lake
June 02 Rise Up @ Rojo's
June 03 LunarBurn fundraiser w/ GmD, Highbreed, Monophorix @ Whisky Dick's
Hike or Bike the Tahoe Rim Trail in Bits and Pieces This Summer
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 10:39pm
Does hiking or biking the 165 miles of the Tahoe Rim Trail seem interesting but rather daunting?
The Tahoe Rim Trail Challenge may be just what the doctor ordered since you have all summer to accomplish the whole trail.
Hikers can choose to walk six easy treks of two to six miles each and become a Tahoe Rim Trail Challenger, or, if they want a bit more challenge, there are six moderate hikes of six to 12 miles each to earn Trail Blazer status.
IRONMAN in Lake Tahoe: A Spectator's View
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/23/2013 - 11:03pm
Even the name IRONMAN tells the story. After watching a day of swimming, biking and running it was proven to me that these athletes must be made of iron, or, at least, something different than my composition. Even having the trademark name in all capital letters gives one a sense of strength.
Lake Tahoe Marathon is More Than Just a Race
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/21/2013 - 8:34am
For some, their only connection to the Lake Tahoe Marathon is the billboard sign they see attached to a pick up around South Lake Tahoe. For others, it’s an amazing series of races that fill the south and west shore for several days every fall.
The man behind the race is Les Wright, long time South Lake Tahoe local. It is tough to find time to talk to Les these days. He is working 18 hour days and the time left for rest finds his mind full of marathon details, planning and organizing.
Edible Pedal 100 Bike Ride
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 7:10am
Event Date:
September 15, 2013 (All day)
The ride is open to 1,000 riders of all ages and abilities. It is expected to sell out. Register online.
Local Teen Bikes Around Lake Tahoe for Charity
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/29/2013 - 7:20pm
When many teenaged girls are planning what to wear or where to hang out on a Saturday night, 15 year old Mykala Muskovitz of South Lake Tahoe is training for the Tour de Tahoe bike ride around Lake Tahoe on September 8. And she isn’t just going to ride, she is going to fundraise with every turn of the pedal.
Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue promises beautiful ride around the lake
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/15/2013 - 2:18am
Event Date:
September 8, 2013 (All day)
Lake Tahoe — Big Blue, as it is referred to by many — is North America’s Largest Alpine Lake and the Jewel of the High Sierra … and the Reno Tahoe Territory of the Nevada Commission on Tourism and Bike the West invites you to experience the adventure of riding your bicycle around her 72-mile shoreline by participating in the Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue.
New bicycle path part of plan to connect all of Lake Tahoe with trails
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/23/2013 - 4:58pm
A one-mile section of new multi-use path at Stateline, Nev., near the South Shore casinos, was unveiled to the public Thursday, June 20, 2013, marking the beginning of what will eventually become a system of trails that circumnavigates the lake.
Bike the Big Blue
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/09/2012 - 6:00amCyclists from across the county will mount their carbon horses this Sunday for the 10th annual Tour de Tahoe, a 72-mile supported bike ride around the lake that will raise money for the Juvenile...
Bike the Big Blue
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/09/2012 - 6:00amCyclists from across the county will mount their carbon horses this Sunday for the 10th annual Tour de Tahoe, a 72-mile supported bike ride around the lake that will raise money for the Juvenile...
Tahoe Expo 2012 Exhibits New Geotourism Model for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 09/02/2012 - 2:55pmEvent Date:
September 8, 2012 (All day)
The 2012 Tahoe Expo, taking place this September 8th-9th, is a geotourism showcase of fun, educational, and sustainable adventures around all 72 miles of Lake Tahoe, American’s biggest alpine lake, as well as nearby Truckee and Reno.
60-mile mountain bike ride between the shores of Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 2:00amExpedition Man Endurance Festival comes to Northern Nevada
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 4:41pm
Event Date:
August 25, 2012 (All day)
Coming from as far as Australia and as near as North Lake Tahoe, more than 200 men and women athletes are gearing up for a race to remember at Northern Nevada’s inaugural Expedition Man Endurance Festival and Ultra-Distance-Triathlon, taking place Saturday, August 25. Athletes will begin with a swim at Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe, then onto a more than 100-mile-bike-ride through Carson City and a long-run along the Truckee River, ending at the Legends at Sparks Marina.
Death Ride keeps cyclists coming back
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/13/2012 - 6:00amWith a name like Death Ride, it has to be fun, right?That's what past participants of the Annual Tour of the California Alps Death Ride said this week ahead of the 129-mile road bike ride, which...
Column: Soak up the Sun
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/25/2012 - 2:46am
(Editor's note: This is the next installment in a regular feature by South Lake Tahoe-based Certified Wellness Coach and Advanced Integrative Therapist Krista Kline. Visit her website at www.kristaekline.com.)
I am a big believer in balance. Balancing work and play, exercise and relaxation, the to do’s and the to don’ts. Unfortunately, it seems that many times our virtual see-saw gets pretty lopsided and we’re left stranded in the air with toes dangling, or completely weighed down without any way to get on our feet.
Kudos & Kindness: Grateful for helping hands, good care after accident
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/22/2012 - 6:00amI was in South Lake Tahoe earlier this week on a family vacation. We had a wonderful time but, when we went on a bike ride, I encountered a slight mishap and fell into a bush and ended up having to...
As the Cranks Turn and the Divots Fly: Thank you to those who helped with AMBBR
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 9:33amThe 21st annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride turned out to be a great and safe ride with more than 3,300 participants last Sunday. The weather was perfect as we did dodge the bullet with rain...
Adventure Sports week at Lake Tahoe offers mountain bike events
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 5:58amThe 2nd Annual Adventure Sports Week Tahoe, scheduled for Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 24, will offer a series of mountain biking events in addition to its other outdoor sporting competitions, clinics taught by professionals, live musical concerts and family-friendly activities.
Lake Tahoe cyclist reported down with head injury, air ambulance responds
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 06/03/2012 - 8:10amCalstar was called to transport a 31-year-old female cyclist who was reported to have suffered head injuries in a bicycle accident at Highway 89 south of Spring Creek. Dispatch reports that a nurse said the woman was hurt and required immediate medical care. It is not known if the cyclist is part of America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride, which is an organized Sunday ride around Lake Tahoe.
Expect traffic delays Sunday for Lake Tahoe bike ride
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 06/02/2012 - 3:36am
On Sunday, America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride participants will be riding clockwise around Lake Tahoe and from Tahoe City to Truckee and back to Tahoe City, beginning and finishing at the Horizon Casino Resort at Stateline, South Shore, Lake Tahoe, Nevada from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Lake Tahoe hosts 3,300 plus for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 11:55amImagine the scenic beauty of Lake Tahoe with its crystal clear blue waters surrounded by towering majestic snow capped peaks. Imagine being able to ride a bicycle around its 72-mile shoreline or a 100-mile century ride. On Sunday more than, 3,300-plus bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 21st annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe.
Details released for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 10:27amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On June 3, more than 3,300 bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 21st annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe, event...
Details released for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 10:27amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On June 3, more than 3,300 bicycling enthusiasts from all over the country will participate in the 21st annual America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride around Lake Tahoe, event...
Summer vacation at South Lake Tahoe promises beach fun and food, music and memories
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 05/20/2012 - 7:19amAs David Letterman rhetorically asks: Hey kids, do you like the rock n' roll? Two outdoor concert venues at South Lake Tahoe will be filled with superstar performers, plus there's dozens of outdoor competitions and family events, fireworks extravaganzas and the country’s biggest celebrity golf tournament that has Tahoe South positioned as summer’s hot spot for entertainment, outdoor recreation and events.
Annual bike ride big money for leukemia, Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 10:24pmLake Tahoe cyclists look to break world record today
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 11:50am
Today is the day: South Lake Tahoe bicycle group Slow Rollers is asking the community to come out to its second annual Spirit Bike Parade today and an attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records by forming the longest single line of bicycles. To beat the record, now held by the city of Davis of 916 bicycles, South Lake Tahoe will have to produce 917 bicycles or more. The event begins at 4 p.m. with a start up at the old Miller's Outpost, South Shore Bikes, 955 Emerald Bay Road. Get there early to register.
Motherlode Century Bicycling Event is Ready to Roll
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 9:10amCyclists from far and wide are signing up for the Motherlode Century, being held Sunday May 20, 2012. It promises to be the best bicycle ride Northern California has to offer.
Conveniently staged in the foothills of the beautiful and historic Gold Country, the Motherlode offers three ride options: The Gold Dust (31 miles), The Gold Nugget (67 miles) and the Motherlode (100 miles). All riders will benefit from full SAG support, tasty aid stations, and a delicious post ride dinner on the river.
Slow Rollers eye world record bike ride
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/06/2012 - 6:39pmA single line of cars stretching from El Dorado Beach to Stateline is a fairly common sight during the summer. But a single line of bikes? That would be a record.And that's exactly what the Slow...
Discovering history en route to a scenic bike ride
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 7:37pmIn a quest to find someplace new to mountain bike while the ground is snowless in January, we ventured just outside the Lake Tahoe Basin. I can't count the ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../discovering...
Discovering history en route to a scenic bike ride
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/15/2012 - 11:46amIn a quest to find someplace new to mountain bike while the ground is snowless in January, we ventured just outside the Lake Tahoe Basin. I can't count the times we've driven by this dirt coun...
Organized ride along S. Tahoe bike paths
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 7:48amOn Sunday, a group bike ride called the Tahoe Bike Fun Ride will leisurely ride along South Lake Tahoe's bike path system from Stateline to Camp Richardson ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../organized-r...
Bike ride on South Tahoe's trail system rolls on Sunday
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/17/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A group bike ride called the "Tahoe Bike Fun Ride," will leisurely ride along the City's bike path system Sunday from Stateline to Camp Richardson and then back to Statel...
Tour de Tahoe - Bike Big Blue
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 2:21am
Lake Tahoe — Big Blue, as it is referred to by many — is North America’s Largest Alpine Lake and the Jewel of the High Sierra ... and the Reno Tahoe Territory of the Nevada Commission on Tourism and Bike the West will host the 9th Annual Tour de Tahoe — Bike Big Blue bicycle ride on Sunday, Sept. 11. This 72-mile shoreline ride has been booked as of Sept. 2 online registration has been closed. Call 800-565-2704 and go here for more information. After Sept.
Organized ride on South Shore bike paths
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 5:54am18, Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition's board of directors will lead a recreational bike ride along South Lake Tahoe's bicycle path system. The ride starts and ends at Blue Dog Pizza at the north e...
