bicycles
Mountain Bike Festival in Meyers this weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 10:31amEvent Date:
August 8, 2015 (All day)
The 3rd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival is going on Saturday and Sunday, August 8th and 9th in the parking lot of Divided Sky It brings together the biking community, especially those that enjoy bicycles on dirt in beautiful Lake Tahoe.
It is full of events from rides and demos of equipment to a BBQ and Beer Garden.
SATURDAY - AUGUST 8
Sign Ups @ Dirt Lot - Corral Trailhead bottom - 8 a.m.
Demos/Shuttle - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
After Party @ The Divided Sky
SUNDAY - AUGUST 9
Students benefit from Brief Intervention Program in South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/30/2015 - 11:39pmStudents at South Tahoe High and South Tahoe Middle schools now have an option to the normal suspension process thanks to the Brief Intervention Program (BIP) developed by the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition.
In the past, students would be sent home for three days when suspended for having, or being under the influence, drugs or alcohol while at school. In many instances this method was looked at as a few days vacation with little, or no, opportunity to learn from their errors.
Donate or receive bikes from South Lake Tahoe PAL Bike Program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/07/2015 - 5:52pmAre you a youth in South Lake Tahoe that needs a bike this summer? The South Lake Tahoe Police Activities League (PAL) is working in cooperation with the South Lake Tahoe Police Department to provide bicycles for local youth to use this summer.
There are a few requirements to be eligible:
- Youth must have shown increased effort with their academics and school attendance
- Write an essay why they need a bike for the summer
- Agree to use a helmet
- Maintain the bike
- Use a bike lock
- Sign a PAL Pledge committing to staying drug-free
Bicycle and pedestrian safety a big concern in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/18/2015 - 9:03pmSafety for cyclists and pedestrians is a big concern for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), cycling groups and those enjoying these activities.
In the last six years, 12 people have died in South Lake Tahoe while cycling or walking. In that same time, 42 people were injured while riding bikes on the road while 37 pedestrians were hurt.
Community helps shape future of walking, biking and safety in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/15/2015 - 9:55pmDozens of community members came to the South Lake Tahoe Library Tuesday night to see what is being planned as an update to the Lake Tahoe Region Bike and Pedestrian Plan and give their opinions.
Those attending were asked to look at the plans displayed on boards lining the room, and give their comments on a variety of issues from safety to connectivity.
People were actively participating, telling the project planners, Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPA) and TRPA, what they felt was most important on infrastructure and goals.
Provide input on future of Lake Tahoe bike and pedestrian paths
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/13/2015 - 9:09pmEvent Date:
April 14, 2015 - 5:30pm
The public has two upcoming opportunities to plan the future of Lake Tahoe bike and pedestrian paths, the first of which will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at the South Lake Tahoe Library from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The Lake Tahoe Region Bike and Pedestrian Plan (BPP) was last updated in 2010, and because of this, the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) is conducting an online survey as well as holding a meeting on both the North and South shores of Lake Tahoe.
Agencies Seek Public Input on Lake Tahoe Pedestrian Network
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/09/2015 - 7:25pmTahoe Regional Planning Agency, in its capacity as the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization, is asking people to take an online survey and provide public input needed to create a connected, accessible, and safe bicycle and pedestrian network at Lake Tahoe.
The survey is being offered through June 30. It is available at http://tahoempo.org/atpsurvey/ and takes about 15 minutes to complete.
Equinox Spring Festival at Sierra at Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/17/2015 - 9:35pmEvent Date:
March 28, 2015 (All day)
Sierra-at-Tahoe brings the second annual Equinox Spring Festival to the slopes beginning March 21. This free festival features live bands over three consecutive weekends, signature Sierra events for all ages and competitions on and off the mountain. Competitions including the Van's Hi-Standard Series and 9th Annual Buckle Up Big Air will be taking place on-mountain, while the 8th Annual Salsa Showdown will happen in the base area.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 10/13/2014 - 8:28pmEl Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore.
10/5
1:21 a.m. - Golden Bear Trail - A MALE AND FEMALE WHO HAVE BEEN DATING FOR FOUR YEARS GOT INTO A VERBAL ARGUMENT. BOTH DENIED VIOLENCE. DOCUMENTATION ONLY.
5:43 p.m. - Jameson Beach Road - A 34 YEAR OLD WOMAN BELIEVED HER PURSE FELL OFF OF HER BICYCLE ON THE TRAIL BETWEEN CAMP RICHARDSON AND HER RESIDENCE. AREA CHECK CONDUCTED. DOCUMENTATION ONLY.
10/6
Ceremony to be held for completion of South Lake Tahoe Bike Trail rehabilitation project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 10:07pmEvent 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.
New bikeways map released by Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coaltion
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/21/2014 - 9:46pmLocals and visitors alike enjoy riding bike in Lake Tahoe on a daily basis, and there is now a new tool for cyclists to use: a newly updated bicycle trail map showing all of the trails on the North and South shores.
With the addition of new trails around the basin, the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition (LTBC) found it necessary to update the Lake Tahoe Bikeways Map. The newest stretch of trail from Fallen Leaf Lake to Baldwin Beach didn't make the printing deadline according to Ty Polastri, LTBC Project Director.
Cyclists riding from the Atlantic to the Pacific stop off in SLT
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/01/2014 - 10:01pmWhat did you do for your summer vacation? Many students will hear that when they return to schools this fall but no group will probably have quite the story to tell as will a group of 30 college age students who were in South Lake Tahoe Thursday and Friday.
South Lake Tahoe Police Step Up Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Enforcement
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/21/2014 - 10:09pmThe South Lake Tahoe Police Department will conduct targeted pedestrian and bicycle safety law enforcement this summer in order to reduce accidents. They will be deploying officers on bicycles and motorcycles to educate the public.
In 2013, the South Lake Tahoe Police department conducted 42 injury traffic collision investigations that involved serious and/or fatal injuries. 10 of those collisions involved bicycles and 5 involved pedestrians.
NHP Keeping an Eye on Bicyclists and Motorists on the Road
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 8:40pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol recently stepped up enforcement of Nevada's Share the Road laws, pulling over 200 motorists who violated the law and issued them warnings.
Now its turn for the NHP to turn the tables and watch for bicyclists not in compliance.
Share The Road Campaign Started in Northern Nevada
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/24/2014 - 10:13amIn an effort to keep bicyclists safer on Nevada roads, the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has joined forces with the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) in a SHARE THE ROAD campaign. They will be stepping up enforcement to ensure that motor vehicles are sharing the roads with the bicyclists and reducing the accidents between the two.
Spring is here which means Nevadans will be taking to the road to get some exercise and soak up some sun, so you will begin to see more people biking along the roads in Nevada.
Blue Ribbon Award Nominees Announced by TahoeChamber
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/22/2013 - 10:14amTahoeChamber announced the nominees for the 2013 Blue Ribbon Awards. 175 people and businesses were nominated.
Congratulations to the nominees:
Experience Award – Sponsored by Marriott Vacation Club
Kokanee Make a Showing Regardless of Government Shutdown
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/05/2013 - 5:22pmThe closed gates haven't stopped the droves of people drawn to Taylor Creek and the Rainbow Trail to watch the annual fall upstream trek of the Kokanee Salmon.
Visitors to the creek were locals and visitors and they all arrived via a myriad of transportation options. The Trolley running along Highway 89 through the weekend, which brought many down the road as did bicycles, motorcycles, cars as well as those that preferred to walk.
Meyers holiday tree lighting ceremony will be powered by pedals
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 5:36amEvent Date:
December 9, 2012 - 6:00pm
The Meyers Community Alliance will hold its second annual Tree Lighting on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Divided Sky/Downtown Café parking lot. This year's event will literally be engineered and powered by the people.
Minden elementary school students get hands-on education at Barton
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/05/2012 - 5:26pm"I hope one-day that I'll be able to use the da Vinci again," said one fourth-grader from Grace Christian Academy in Minden, Nev. One-day he just may. Parents and teachers of the 18 little visitors who drove from Minden on Thursday managed to keep third and fourth graders in-line during a two-hour tour at Barton Memorial Hospital. With wide open eyes, the questions soared and the excitement was building just before they made their first stop to the operating room.
The 'Cadillac' of bicycles
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 5:00amWhen other cyclists ask Stephen Vorndran if his frame is actually made of wood, his answer is always the same. "Yes, it's wood. I get people asking me all the time about the bike. They're always...
The 'Cadillac' of bicycles
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/13/2012 - 5:00amWhen other cyclists ask Stephen Vorndran if his frame is actually made of wood, his answer is always the same. "Yes, it's wood. I get people asking me all the time about the bike. They're always...
New adventure-related events highlight summer at Lake Tahoe South
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 4:53pmLake Tahoe South steps into high endurance overdrive this summer with two new outdoor adventure events that celebrate speed, agility and skill — one with feet to the ground and the other rubber to the road.
Sierra Recon, a high-energy, multi-distance obstacle race screaming the amped premise, “Everyone loves carnage” is set for July 14 at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, while the Lake Tahoe Adventure Motorcycle Ride and Rendezvous celebrates the freedom of the wide open road, Aug. 23-26.
South Lake Tahoe bicyclist injured after being hit by vehicle; juvenile unlicensed driver faces citation
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 10:54amUPDATE: 5:06PM: Here's the latest information from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department regarding the bicycle accident on Monday. The condition of the 19-year-old accident victim is unknown at this time. A 17-year-old juvenile driver faces citation for driving without a license. South Lake Tahoe Police report the following:
Meyers celebrates Summer Solstice with community gathering
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 06/12/2012 - 4:41amThe Meyers Summer Solstice Celebration “Fire” will take place on June 23, from 2-6 p.m. at 3170 Highway 50 in honor of the 5th anniversary of the Angora Fire. Face painting, local culture and music will set the stage. This free and public family-centered event is designed to bring together the healing, artistic, and recreational cultures of Lake Tahoe in a community street fair that highlights the Washoe ancestral land that is centered on the “sacred giver of life,” Da ow a ga (Lake Tahoe).
Lake Tahoe bike group presents program to curb preventable disease in children
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 4:45pmThere is an epidemic in America of increasing childhood obesity and the ill effects attributed to a chronic sedentary lifestyle and a diet high in fat. The Center for Disease Control estimates that 2/3 of the American public are obese and that childhood diabetics, asthma and cardiovascular risk factors lead to adult morbidity, diabetes and significant psychological impact on the obese children. The organization goes on to state that this may be the first generation in the history of man, that children may not outlive the lifespan of their parents.
Revisiting South Lake Tahoe's attempt at a bicycling world record
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 06/07/2012 - 5:24amUnofficially, (need to confirm paperwork/video verifying our count) we surpassed the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest single line of bicycles; 1,188 bikers pedaled, May 17, from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority visitor center near El Dorado Beach to the Stateline casinos. Go here for more information about the Slow Rollers Bicycle Club Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe hosts 3,300 plus for America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 10:55amImagine 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.
Kick Off Summer at Meyers Solstice Celebration June 23
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 9:36am
Event Date:
June 23, 2012 - 2:00pm On Sat. June 23 Meyers will host a Summer Solstice Celebration from 2-6 pm at 3170 Highway 50. This family-centered event is designed to bring together the healing, artistic, and recreational cultures of the Lake Tahoe Basin in a community street fair. Activities will include a parade, live music, art cars, food, children’s recreation and booths featuring local artists and healers. The celebration is free and open to the public.
Slow-rolling record?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 05/18/2012 - 5:00amUnofficially, South Lake Tahoe handily defeated Davis, Calif. Thursday to become the world record holder for the longest single line of bicycles.One thousand one hundred and eighty-eight bicycli...
Spirit Bike Parade at South Lake Tahoe photos
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 5:30pmNearly 1,200 cyclists, and probably a lot more, lined up Thursday in South Lake Tahoe in an attempt to break a Guinness Book of World Record of forming the longest single file line of bicycles. The South Lake Tahoe bicycle group Slow Rollers, which organized the event, reports it signed in 1,200 cyclists for the event and ran out of tickets to give out. Many more were believed to have joined in. A full tally of cyclists should be made available late Thursday. Check back here to find out the unofficial count.
Lake Tahoe Spirit Bike Parade Photo Gallery 2
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 4:58pmSpirit Bike Parade at South Lake Tahoe brought more than 1,000 cyclists together to attempt to break a Guinness Book of World Record of the longest single-file line of moving bicycles. Scroll and click on each tile to enlarge photo, click again to make it even larger. To read the full story and to see Photo Gallery 1 go here.
Spirit Bike Parade of Nearly 1,200 Cyclists Rolls Though South Lake Tahoe to Break World Record
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 05/17/2012 - 4:02pmMore than a thousand cyclists peddled their way through South Lake Tahoe on a breezy Thursday afternoon to break a Guinness Book of World Record by forming the longest single file line of bicycles.
Organizers said nearly 1,200 bicyclists had signed in by the 4 p.m. start time. Many cyclists were clad in costumes and face paint, all in the spirit of fun. The South Lake Tahoe bicycle group Slow Rollers has sponsored the second annual Spirit Bike Parade Thursday and its attempt to break the world record by forming the longest single line of bicycles. The record is held by the City of Davis of 916 bicycles. With nearly 1,200 cyclists on board Thursday, it looked promising that the record would be broken, said Richard Cutright, one of several event coordinators.
Lake Tahoe cyclists look to break world record today
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 10:50amToday 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.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Is Tahoe too bike friendly?
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/19/2011 - 9:07amThere have been lots of letters about motorists verses bicycles lately. Just a reminder that bikes have the same right to the road as cars. Just another reminder, bikes have to follow the same laws...