bicycling
Lake 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.
Spring weather brings an increase in bicycling
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 05/02/2012 - 11:46amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The large line of bikes in front of Sierra Ski and Cycle Works, waiting for their turn at a tune-up, is a reassuring sign that the season is changing. There, owner Gary B...
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.
Nevada Urges Cyclists to take Statewide Bicycle Plan Survey
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 10:38am
The Nevada Department of Transportation is developing a Statewide Bicycle Plan for the state highway system in Nevada. The project is to focus on policies, programs, legislation and infrastructure that increase safe bicycling in rural communities in Nevada. The intent of the survey is to learn more about people’s preferences for bicycling in Nevada. Responses are being accepted through Tuesday, Dec. 6. Go here to take the survey.
Awards to recognize bicycling achievements
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 9:57amThe Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, a bicycle advocacy organization promoting bicycle use and safety in the region, is announcing that nominations are open for the third annual Lake Tahoe Bicycle Ach...
Awards to recognize bicycling achievements
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 9:57amThe Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, a bicycle advocacy organization promoting bicycle use and safety in the region, is announcing that nominations are open for the third annual Lake Tahoe Bicycle Ach...
Tahoe Conservancy Approves Signature South Lake Projects
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 4:42pm
By Ray Lacey
The California Tahoe Conservancy today awarded funding for two of South Lake Tahoe's signature environmental and recreational projects: the Bijou Creek Watershed Project and the South Tahoe Greenway bike trail.
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.
Summer transitions to fall with Labor Day and beyond
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 6:12pm
Before summer segues to fall Tahoe South will celebrate a Labor Day last call: an amped-up holiday weekend of non-stop activities on and off the water including a food and wine festival, sternwheeler race, outdoor and showroom concerts and a fireworks extravaganza.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND
