tahoe area mountain biking
Tahoe Fund grant helps TAMBA get started on Tyrolian Trail construction
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 1:13pm
A $45,000 grant from the Tahoe Fund has allowed the nonprofit Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) to begin a trail improvement project that will reconstruct sections of the Upper Tyrolian Trail in Incline Village. The project is designed to enhance the user experience, make critical trail connections, rehabilitate and restore old logging roads to reduce erosion and improve lake clarity. It is expected to be completed by the end of October 2020.
Vail guests and other Tahoe partners help close funding gap to build Lily Lake Multi-Use Trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 12:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to a triple match from Vail Resorts’ EpicPromise guest donation program at Northstar, Heavenly and Kirkwood, completion of the Lily Lake Trail will be a reality in 2020. Earlier this year, the planned 2.1-mile multi-use trail designed to provide new access to Fallen Leaf Lake and Desolation Wilderness faced a $75,000 funding gap.
$100K from 30th annual American Century Championship awarded to local nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 5:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Thursday was money giveaway day at the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) meeting at Stateline. Thirty-eight local nonprofits were given checks totaling $100,000, a result of funds raised during the 30th annual American Century Championship at Edgewood.
Award-winning film to be shown at TAMBA fundraiser at South Lake Brewing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 2:29pm
Event Date:
March 22, 2019 - 6:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The premiere of the multi award-winning film, Life Cycles, will be held at a Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) fundraiser at South Lake Brewing Company on March 22.
Local Freshies® is hosting the event with the brewery located at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. All ages are invited and the cost is $5 each.
TRPA recognizes 9 Lake Tahoe projects for Best of the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 1:37pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Nine projects were honored as "Best in the Basin" Wednesday during the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) board meeting.
For 28 years TRPA's program has showcased projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
The Best in Basin award winners:
Celebrate National Public Lands Day at Nevada Beach
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 6:19pm
Event Date:
September 22, 2018 - 9:00am
The public is invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) with the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and our partners at Nevada Beach Pavilion on Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The LTBMU and Tahoe Recreation will host this free community event, which provides an opportunity for the public to connect and engage with volunteers and organizations to learn how to best enjoy and protect our public lands.
Full slate of activities to enjoy this weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 7:45pm
Looking for something to do this weekend in South Lake Tahoe? No matter what you like there should be something for your to enjoy!
Saturday, June 2
The first weekend of Valhalla Renaissance Faire in South Lake Tahoe at Camp Richardson, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More info: http://southtahoenow.com/story/05/26/2018/valhalla-renaissance-faire-south-lake-tahoe-over-two-weekends
National Trails Day community cleanup in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 9:51am
Event Date:
June 2, 2018 - 9:00am The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) and partners, the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association and US Forest Service, are organizing a morning community trailhead cleanup on Saturday, June 2 at 9:00 a.m.
Celebrate National Trails Day, the nation’s largest gathering of trails by volunteering cleaning up the South Shore. Volunteers are needed to help remove graffiti off of massive granite boulders and remove garbage on a trail connector into Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
The morning event will wrap up by noon. Register at: tahoerimtrail.org/national-trails-day
Location
Party Rock
Saddle Rd and Adams Way
United States
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe Yoga volunteers work on Elks Point bike path
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/29/2018 - 11:49pm
Volunteers with Lake Tahoe Yoga came together to clean up the bike path that runs from Elks Point Road to Pine Ridge. The studio, serving the South Lake Tahoe area community for ten years, demonstrated their dedication to keeping Tahoe blue with a focus on Ahimsa (non-harming) and rallying residents to help on the path.
Lake Spirit Awards celebrate dedication to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 8:14pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) recognized four people for their commitment to protecting and enhancing Lake Tahoe’s environment with Lake Spirit Awards on Wednesday.
People whose passions include building new paths and trails led the way in nominations this year, with improving mountain biking routes, creating new multi-use paths, and advancing pedestrian and bicycle safety among the interests of the award winners.
Ski Run Presents: Photographer Chris Burkard
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 7:16pm
Event Date:
January 5, 2018 - 6:30pm
There’s a good reason nearly three million people follow photographer/filmmaker Chris Burkard and his company, Chris Burkard Photography, on Instagram. His work has captured some of the most beautiful places and committed people on the planet and now he will be in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, January 5 for the speaker series, Ski Run Presents.
Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/10/2017 - 8:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – The winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday night at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Over 300 community members attended to celebrate the winners of seven awards that honor outstanding South Shore businesses, organizations and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service and entrepreneurial achievements.
The following are the winners of the 10th annual Blue Ribbon Awards:
Geotourism Award
Winner: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Honorable Mention: Edgewood Tahoe
Sponsored by Bike the West
TAMBA Fall Party and premerie of MSP's Drop Everything
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/01/2017 - 10:11am
Event Date:
November 4, 2017 - 6:00pm The community is invited to celebrate another great year of mountain biking and trail building with the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) at their Fall Party on Saturday, November 4 at the Heavenly California Main Lodge.
As we transition to winter they will have the premier showing of MSP Film's Drop Everything during the evening which also features a pasta dinner, drinks, raffle prizes and swag. They will also be holding a membership drive.
The party starts at 6:00 p.m. with the film showing around 7:00 p.m.
Location
Heavenly California Main Lodge
3860 Saddle Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 5.8524" N, 119° 56' 25.1592" W
See map: Google Maps
USFS celebrates Best in Basin awards for Camp Richardson and Stinger projects
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 5:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), along with partners Camp Richardson Resort and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), were recognized by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) with two “Best in Basin” awards for the Camp Richardson Resort and Campground BMP retrofit and the Kingsbury Stinger Trail Project.
TRPA announces top 15 Best in the Basin awards
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/28/2017 - 5:16pm
he Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday recognized 15 exceptional projects completed in 2016 with Best in Basin awards.
Now in its 27th year, TRPA’s Best in Basin awards program each year showcases projects around the lake that demonstrate exceptional planning, implementation, and compatibility with Tahoe’s natural environment and communities.
TAMBA kicks off the cycling season with party
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/16/2017 - 6:44pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2017 - 6:00pm
Celebrate the upcoming mountain bike season in Lake Tahoe at the TAMBA (Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association) Spring Party this Friday, May 19, 2017 at the Heavenly Mountain Resort California Base Lodge starting at 6:00 p.m.
All ages are invited to this free, family-friendly event that will include the showing of an UnREAL bike film, raffles, pasta dinner and information about all their 2017 projects. A membership drive is also being held and those interested can sign up at the event.
South Lake Tahoe fundraiser to raise funds for Fallen Leaf Lake trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 11:57am
Event Date:
February 26, 2017 - 6:30pm
The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) and the U.S. Forest Service are teaming up this summer to build six miles of new trails in the Fallen Leaf Lake and Angora Ridge area, the first phase of 15 miles of trails in the area which will cost $120,000.
This Sunday, the community is invited to a special fundraiser for the project at the Blue Angel Cafe in South Lake Tahoe.
Bijou Bike Park, Sawmill Pond Bike Trail and Angora Burn Area project among Best in Basin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/28/2016 - 4:07pm
2016 is the 26th year that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency has handed out its "Best in the Basin" award for projects in the Lake Tahoe basin that demonstrate exceptional planning and implementation and compatibility with Lake Tahoe’s environment and communities.
During Wednesday's TRPA board meeting in Kings Beach, the nine winners for the year were honored.
The City of South Lake Tahoe was one of those recipients for the Bijou Bike Park project, a collaborative effort between the City and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association.
Tahoe Trails Summit to discuss the present and future of biking in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/05/2016 - 8:17am
Event Date:
May 6, 2016 (All day)
A free summit in South Lake Tahoe this weekend will bring biking enthusiasts together under one roof for seminars, movies, food and drink. There will also be rides and the showcasing of local trail renaissance during the event which begins on Friday, May 6 and ends with a breakfast and Mother's Day family ride.
The public is invited to attend any, or all, parts of the inaugural Tahoe Trails Summit "Trails of Tahoe Today and Tomorrow" which will be held at the Tahoe Beach Retreat.
Bijou Bike Park Association receives proclamation at City Council meeting
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 8:23pm
The Bijou Bike Park Association was recognized during Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting with a proclamation honoring their successful creation of the bike park on Al Tahoe Blvd.
"I didn't know this was going to be so successful so quickly," said Amy Fish, an active member of the association. "Our kids can now ride side by side with world class GoPro cyclists at the park."
Amy accepted the award for her husband Ben who was out of town on business. He is the President of both Bijou Bike Park and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Associations
Tahoe Chamber thanks sponsors and participants for Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 10:19am
WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY: Andis Wine | Auriga Wine Cellars | Bella Grace Vineyards | Boeger Winery | Cold Water Brewery & Grill | Crystal Basin Cellars | Dry Diggings Distillery | FOLK Brewing Company - Kombucha on Tap | Great Basin Brewing Co. | Lava Cap Winery | Loomis Basin Brewing Co. | Madrona Vineyards | Nello Olivo Wines | Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | Stateline Brewery | Story Winery | Sugar Lille | Tahoe Blue Vodka | Tahoe Moonshine Distillery | Vino Noceto
History of Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking at Meyers Mountain Bike Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/05/2015 - 12:27pm
South Lake Tahoe mountain bike pioneer, Gary Bell, owner of Sierra Ski and Cycle Works, is sponsoring a History of Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking Exhibit at the Meyers Mountain Bike (MTB) Festival on Sunday, August 9, 2015.
“I want to help people understand the roots of Tahoe mountain biking, and how it’s evolved over the past three decades,” says Bell.
Location
Divided Sky Restaurant
Hwy 50
United States
See map: Google Maps
Last chance for Sample the Sierra early bird tickets
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 7:36pm
The early bird catches the worm – and in this case, the early bird gets special pricing for tickets to Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra! Early bird tickets for Sample the Sierra are available until August 1 and allow you to attend the festival for just $30 to fully experience dozens of restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries. Tickets will be priced at $40 per person from August 1 until the festival on September 6.
Cycling celebrated in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/20/2015 - 10:53pm
Cycling in South Lake Tahoe was the focus of the second Annual Cycle Celebration on Saturday. Kids both young and old were at the Heavenly Village to participate in a Bike Parade, Bike Rodeo, Bike Tune-Up station and informational booths.
The celebration wrapped up the two-week long Tahoe Bike Challenge where hundreds of people got out of their cars and biked to school, work and for play.
During Saturday's activities, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition honored the Town of Truckee and Karen & Pete Fink for their contributions to cycling in the region.
10th Annual Tahoe Bike Challenge starts June 1
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 8:03pm
Every year for two weeks, hundreds of Lake Tahoe residents and visitors park their cars and ride their bikes to work, school, and for fun. Participants in the Tahoe Bike Challenge, which runs from June 1 to June 14, track their miles and join the friendly competition for fun prizes and bragging rights.
Tahoe Talks Series: The Bike's Impact on Tahoe's Economy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/11/2015 - 6:28pm
Event Date:
May 20, 2015 - 12:00pm
Biking and walking positively contribute to Lake Tahoe's economy, but by how much? This subject will be discussed during May's Tahoe Talks Brown Bag speaker series on May 20, 2015. This will feature a panel discussion on what is currently known about how biking and walking impact Tahoe's economy, and how we can find out more.
Kudos & Kindness: Tourism Forum
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 11:43pm
Tahoe Chamber, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, El Dorado County, South Tahoe Alliance of Resorts and Sacramento International Airport would like to thank all of the attendees of Tuesday’s Tourism Forum at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel. Over 100 people attended to get more information on upcoming recreation projects, hear lessons learned from Park City courtesy of keynote speakers Ken Fisher and Jonathan Weidenhamer, and to learn about the opportunities businesses may seize to target and accommodate the recreation guest.
Friday's Business Expo to feature 100 local businesses
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 9:09pm
The most innovative South Shore businesses will exhibit at the 2015 Business EXPO: Innovation in the Basin on Friday, March 27. The largest business and networking event of the year, Tahoe Chamber’s Business EXPO includes 100 local businesses ranging from restaurants and resorts to recreation providers to retailers. The event includes food and drink tastings, giveaways and a new networking lounge sponsored by the City of South Lake Tahoe, Winters Construction Group and Red Carpet Events and Design.
USFS asks for public input on Kingsbury Stinger Trail
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 9:28pm
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is asking for public input on a proposal to reconstruct the Kingsbury Stinger Trail near Kingsbury Grade. The Stinger Trail runs approximately 2.75 miles from Genoa Peak Road (Forest Road 14N32) to Terrace View Drive on lower Kingsbury Grade and is open to all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles and mountain bikes. The trail is very steep in places, is prone to erosion, crosses private land for approximately 280 feet on the lower segment and no longer meets current Forest Service standards for safety and sustainability.
South Lake Tahoe getting closer to having new bike park
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 11:44pm
Boulder, Colorado has one. Portland, Oregon has one. Even Roseville and Truckee, California have one. If plans go as they appeared to during a presentation at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, South Lake Tahoe will soon have one.
What is it?
"It" is a combination BMX track and mountain bike skills park which will be located at the city owned Bijou Park.
Bijou Bike Park Association (BBPA) and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) President Ben Fish laid out the proposed plan to the Council and community.
Bijou Bike Park on Tuesday's City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/02/2015 - 12:03am
The Bijou Bike Park will take a step towards reality on Tuesday if the South Lake Tahoe City Council votes to approve the funding and in-kind services staff is recommending.
Members of the Bijou Bike Park Association (BBPA) presented the original project to the City back in September of 2011, and since then they've been working non-stop in their efforts to create the park. South Lake Tahoe BMX and Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association have been helping BBPA in their efforts.
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition's Top 10 list of 2014 bicycle events
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 9:33pm
From exciting bike events to new world-class bike trails, 2014 was a great year for biking in Lake Tahoe. In no particular order, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition presents ten of the best highlights from the past 12 months:
2nd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival this weekend
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/05/2014 - 9:21pm
Event Date:
August 10, 2014 (All day)
The 2nd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival will take place on August 10, 2014 in the Divided Sky parking lot, located at 3200 US Highway 50. The festival kicks off with a “Triple Crown Ride” covering 30+ miles and a 5,200 elevation gain. Riders should arrive at the Divided Sky at 7:30 a.m. to register for the ride. A $25 donation will support the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), and Clif Bar will have water and fueling stations along the ride.
Competitive edge added to this year's Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 5:38pm
Festival goers will have their say this Labor Day weekend as Sample the Sierra adds a competitive edge to the food and wine festival with the introduction of a new award – Best Tasting Experience! Attendees will vote for the booth that has their favorite flavorful creation that includes fresh ingredients that are prepared by a local chef or restaurant and then paired with regional wine, beer or spirits. The booth with the most votes will be awarded the Best Tasting Experience of 2014.
Riding the Corral Loop: South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 8:29pm
From www.bermstyle.com -I finally got out to ride Mr. Toads a few years ago, and it was a really fun trail —worthy of seeking out to experience. It was a lot more fun than sections of the Flume Trail and Rim Trail we’ve ridden, two XC rides that weren’t as exciting as we had hoped on longer travel rigs. After a discussion with Nat Lopes about building table top jump lines last year, (Nat and his company Hilride consulted on the project) I was looking forward to seeing the jump line on lower Corral.
South Lake Tahoe Business EXPO on Friday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/26/2014 - 11:07pm
A record-breaking 100 businesses will participate in the 2014 Business EXPO –“Tahoe South in ACTION” this Friday, March 28. The event begins at 4:30pm and continues until 8:30pm in Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Convention Center. It will highlight South Shore businesses’ goods and services to an anticipated crowd of 1,200 attendees.
The following vendors will exhibit:
A Hand at Home
Acker RV Rentals
Alpine Smith Snow Removal and Driveway Sealing
American Legion Post 795
Bank of the West
Barton Memorial Hospital
Beach Hut Deli
Beach Retreat and Lodge Tahoe
Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association's Rose to Toads Showcase
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/04/2013 - 4:05pmEvent Date:
September 22, 2013 (All day)
3rd Annual Rose to Toads Showcase – 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Are you ready for an all day Tahoe single track epic? Start your training and mark your calendars for Sunday September 2nd. This 60 plus mile ride showcases some of the best trails linking Tahoe’s North Shore from Mount Rose down to the Lake Tahoe’s South Shore ending on Mr. Toads Wild Ride.
This is a member’s only ride only open to 75 people so sign up now!
Lake Tahoe a finalist for $30k Bell Bike Helmet grant
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 5:14pm
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the U.S. Forest Service and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association have been working together for a couple of years to improve mountain bike trails all while protecting the natural resources of our local forests. Lake Tahoe is a special place, loved and used by millions of visitors each year from around the world. The local forest service has been at the forefront of working collaboratively with user groups and the public to ensure that protecting the environment of this special place, still allows for uses that are compatible and fun.
'Built to Last'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 10:12amThe network of mountain bike trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin is steadily growing and becoming more sustainable thanks to the U.S. Forest Service, the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association and a ...
'Built to Last'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 10:12amThe network of mountain bike trails in the Lake Tahoe Basin is steadily growing and becoming more sustainable thanks to the U.S. Forest Service, the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association and a ...
Kudos & Kindness: Trail ready to go thanks to volunteer efforts
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/09/2012 - 6:00amTahoe Area Mountain Biking Association would like to thank the more than 30 volunteers who showed up on May 6 for the first Trail Work Day of the season. Working with the U.S. Forest Service, we we...
Kudos & Kindness: Trail ready to go thanks to volunteer efforts
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 6:04pmTahoe Area Mountain Biking Association would like to thank the more than 30 volunteers who showed up on May 6 for the first Trail Work Day of the season. Working with the U.S. Forest Service, we we...
Budget gift: Membership in Tahoe mountain bike club
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 11:45amIf the answer is yes, then consider giving them a membership to TAMBA — Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association. The cost through the rest of 2011 is $10 for ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/.../snippets-...
Mountain bike movie examines access to public lands
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 4:23amThe Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association is presenting “Pedal-Driven: a bike- umentary”, a new documentary film from Jamie Howell at Moon Productions. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../mountain-bike-movi...
Mountain bike trail showcase this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 6:00amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association will host a fall trail showcase Saturday and Sunday.On Saturday the association will be working on the upper sections of Toads ...
Bike event is all about kids
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/22/2011 - 11:48pmNevada State Parks in cooperation with the Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park Backcounrty Patrol, the Reno Wheelmen, and the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association will host young riders, ages 6 to 16, for ...
Snippets about Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 3:19pmTahoe Area Mountain Biking Association is trying to keep track of trail conditions via its website. • The fourth annual Heritage Trail tour of 18 museums ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/07/41422/...
Calling bikers to join Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 12:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association is now accepting memberships on its website. TAMBA is dedicated to the stewardship of sustainable, multiple-use trails and to p...
Call to mountain bikers
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 07/22/2011 - 7:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association is accepting memberships on its website, www.mountainbiketahoe.org. TAMBA is dedicated to the stewardship of sustainable, multi...
