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CVTA needs your help to finish trails

19 Oct

From Carson Valley Trails Association (http://www.carsonvalleytrails.org/)

This is an urgent call for help building trail up Sierra and Genoa Canyons (up to the Tahoe Rim Trail) to all mountain bikers.

Background: The CVTA is dedicated to providing access and developing trail in the Carson Valley for all users (hikers, bikers, and equestrians). Under a matching state grant program, the CVTA was able to build a significant new trail network from Eagle Ridge (N of Genoa) to Genoa Canyon and up Sierra Canyon to the TRT (near Genoa Peak) this summer. The mountain bike possibilities on this trail are tremendous including loops and downhill runs starting from the TRT between Daggett and Spooner Summits.

Construction on the Genoa Foothill Trail System

What is needed: CVTA is in desperate need of volunteers to help build trail (at this point mostly trail cleanup). Hours are needed to comply with the matching portion of the state grant. The deadline to provide matching volunteer hours is the end of calendar year 2011. If bikers are going to be users of this trail it is only fair that they pitch in to help build and maintain the trail.

What you can do: Trail building dates are posted on the CVTA web site: http://www.carsonvalleytrails.org/Programs-Calendar.html

All tools are provided and NO experience is necessary. We need all cycling groups to post this message to their members. Help is needed urgently as future trail development is contingent of the success of this major initiative.

Please pick a date and show up. If you enjoy the trails you should realize that they are only exist because of the hard work of many volunteers. Won’t you be one of them?

CVTA invites you to “Build for Bill”

Saturday, October 22, 2011
8am to 3pm
Genoa Canyon (located at the end of Carson St in Genoa)

Come to Genoa Canyon and “Build for Bill” on Saturday, October 22. Every hour of trail building that you donate will be an hour of support for Bill Hay, CVTA president, who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer, which prevents him from doing the trailbuilding he loves. For more information on how you can help, see the “Build for Bill” flyer (.pdf).

 
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Posted by on October 19, 2011 in bicycling, news, trails, walking

 

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2012 IMBA World Summit?

30 Jun

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John, Kevin, Nils, Max, and Terry

On Tuesday, June 28th, Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA) President Kevin Joell invited me along for an afternoon ride and evening dinner with International Mountain Bicycle Association (IMBA) Events Coordinator Terry Breheny.  At the request of TAMBA, Terry is in the Tahoe area looking at potential sites to host the 2012 IMBA World Summit. Two other cities in the running for the World Summit are Jackson Hole, WY and Santa Fe, NM. Terry’s itinerary included stops at Squaw Valley, Northstar, and the Hyatt Regency in Incline Village.

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Snow Pass

My day started at the Hyatt. The Flume Trail Bikes (FTB) shuttle picked us up at 1:30pm and shuttled the riders to the FTB shop at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, Spooner Lake.  Joining us on the ride were FTB proprietor Max Jones, TAMBA Vice President John Drum, and TAMBA Communications/PR Director Nils Miller.

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We set a casual pace up North Canyon giving everyone a chance to chat with Terry and provide him with some history of the area and to educate him on what the local advocacy groups are doing in the region; The great work the Poedunks are doing in Reno, the Carson Valley Trails Association in Minden/Gardnerville, and Muscle Powered’s recent & past successes.

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Terry, Max, and John on the Flume

The snow is melting fast, though we still encountered quite a few patches on our way to the Flume Trail.  Judging by the numerous stops along the trail to take photos, I think Terry was impressed with the ride.

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From here we can see the future

We descended Tunnel Creek Rd to Hwy 28 and then headed back to the Hyatt where we met Hyatt representative Kristin Larson at the Lone Eagle Grill for dinner.  Over dinner we discussed our families, bicycles, advocacy, more bicycles, and listened to Max’s racing stories and his adventures of clearing the Flume Trail back in the day.

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Kevin and Max using a Leatherman to cut a tree

I would be surprised if IMBA didn’t choose Lake Tahoe for their 2012 World Summit. TAMBA did an outstanding job organizing the site visit on short notice, and the Hyatt did an excellent job welcoming Terry to the hotel (recognizing IMBA on the menu was a nice touch!).

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Beautiful day on the Lake

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Posted by on June 30, 2011 in bicycling, trails

 

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CAMPO / RTC Meeting Alert

06 Jun

There are a few items on June’s CAMPO/RTC agenda that are important Carson City pedestrians and cyclists! Please take the time from your busy schedule to attend these meetings and show your support for these important projects. Your presence and voice really do make a difference!

Ride with the City Supervisors

On the agenda:

  • Safe Routes to School
  • Freeway Multi-Use Path
  • Bicycle Friendly Community application review

When: June 8th, 4:30 PM
Where: Carson City Community Center, Sierra Room (west side of the building)

Full meeting agendas can be viewed here:

CAMPO Agenda
RTC Agenda

 
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Posted by on June 6, 2011 in Bicycle Friendly Community BFC, bicycle routes, bicycling, news, safe routes to school, walking

 

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Ride With the Carson City Board of Supervisors

08 May

When: Monday, May 9th at 11:00 a.m.

Where: Telegraph Square (the corner of Telegraph & Curry Streets)

Ride with the Mayor
“Mr. Potter, have you seen the movie Alien”

Come out and join Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and Carson City Supervisors Karen Abowd, Shelly Aldean, and Molly Walt ride around historic downtown Carson City to help promote Bike to Work Week and the Carson City Corporate Challenge.

The ride will be about 30 minutes and we will stop a few times along the way for photos.

Click here to enter the Carson City Corporate Challenge

Upcoming events:

Vulnerable User Procession

When: Wednesday, May 11th at 10:30 a.m.

Where: 911 East Second St.

It is vitally important that we let the Legislature know that this bill is supported by all vulnerable users; pedestrians, hikers, bicyclists, wheelchair/scooter users, come one, come all. Meet at the old Greater Nevada Credit Union at 911 E. Second St. at 10:30 a.m. to assemble. Procession will begin at 11 a.m., and will travel west along Fifth Street to South Carson, then proceed by foot across the legislative plaza to the front of the Legislative Building, where a press event regarding Vulnerable User Legislation will be held.

Flat Tire Repair Clinic

When: Wednesday, May 11th at 6:00 p.m.

Where: The Bike Smith 900 North Carson St.

 
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Posted by on May 8, 2011 in bicycling, bike month, bike to work week, events, news

 

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Nevada Vulnerable Highway Users Bill in Final Stretch

04 May

AB 328, the Nevada Vulnerable Highway Users bill passed the Nevada Assembly last week – unanimously! Next step is to the Senate Transportation Committee on Thursday, May 5 – tomorrow -  then if moved on by that committee, to the full Senate.
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Bike Advocates Tim Rowe, Lee Harter, Kelly Clark,  Terry McAfee, and Anne Macquarie with Assemblywoman Teresa Benetiz Thompson, sponsor of AB 328, the Nevada Vulnerable Highway Users Law

The bill amends Nevada’s reckless driving statute to include striking a bicyclist or pedestrian as reckless driving, with penalties up to a $2,000 fine and license suspension.  While the law would not of course do everything to protect vulnerable users, its intent is to put drivers on notice that they are sharing the road with these users, and that there will be significant penalties for striking them.

Please consider going to the legislature website to support the bill: here’s an easy link to their public comment page. Post there, and your message will be passed on to your representative.

http://leg.state.nv.us/App/Opinions/A/Default.aspx

 
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Posted by on May 4, 2011 in bicycling, legislation, Uncategorized, walking

 

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Carson City Freeway Corridor Multi-use Path Alignment Study Open House May 4, 2011

29 Apr

Carson City hired a consultant (Lumos & Associates) to identify and evaluate alignment alternatives for a non-motorized path along Carson City Freeway corridor.  The study area extends from Northridge Drive on the north end  – by the Boys and Girls Club – to Old Clear Creek Road on the south. Lumos evaluated many alignment options and came up with a recommended alignment. There will be an Open House on May  4th in the front lobby of the Community Center  from  5pm to 7pm. At 5:30 there will be a PowerPoint presentation on the alignment study process that was used to evaluate the alternatives and identify a recommended alternative. Please come to present your comments and voice your support for a dedicated multi-use path along the freeway corridor.

Long time Muscle Powered members will remember that it is this path that got Muscle Powered started as an organization. Basically, the path along the freeway was on the city’s bicycle plan; NDOT said they would not build it; the new Muscle Powered organization gathered hundreds of signatures on a patition asking that it be built – and it was.

At least, the northern half was built. This is the southern half. It would be good if Muscle Powered members and others could show up at this open house and demonstrate to the city that there is still a lot of support for the path. Imagine – riding north to south through all of Carson City on an off-street path – sound good?  Show up on Wednesday!

 
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Posted by on April 29, 2011 in bicycle routes, bicycling, events, Muscle Powered, trails

 

Vulnerable Highway Users Bill

29 Apr

The Nevada Vulnerable Highway Users bill passed the Nevada Assembly unanimously on Monday. Freshman Assemblywoman Teresa Benitez Thompson of Reno  introduced the bill and has done a great job of shepherding the bill through.  Here’s a picture of Benitez Thompson taken in front of the State Legislature today, with Kelly Clark, Lee Harter and Anne Macquarie of Muscle Powered, Tim Rowe of Muscle Powered and the Nevada Bike Board, and Terry McAfee of Procrastinating Pedalers and the Nevada Bicycle Coalition.
Nevada Vulnerable Highway Users bill

On to the Senate. The bill must pass out of the Senate Transportation Committee by May 15 or it dies. Any letters or phone calls in support of the bill – AB 328 – to members of the committee (see Nevada legislature website for names and addresses) would be helpful.
The Nevada Vulnerable Highway Users bill amends the state’s reckless driving statute to include striking a bicyclist or a pedestrian as reckless driving, with penalties including a fine of up to $2,000, community service, and license suspension.

 
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Posted by on April 29, 2011 in bicycling, legislation, Muscle Powered, news, walking

 

Muscle Powered Scheduled Ride

15 Apr

Washoe Valley
Franktown Road

Here are the details for this weekend’s Muscle Powered ride!

  • When: Sat, April 23, 10am – 1pm
  • Where: Meet at Bully’s, 3530 N. Carson St.
  • Description: Carson to Washoe -Combs Canyon north to Washoe Valley, two loops of Franktown Road, 32 miles.

The weather looks questionable for the 23rd. Rides will be canceled if it’s raining or snowing, so be sure to call ride co-leaders Kelly Clark at 315-2719 or Paul Zatarain at 775 513-6335 for more information. We will do our best to update this blog for schedule changes as well.

 
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Posted by on April 15, 2011 in bicycling

 

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Muscle Powered Road Rides to Begin

08 Apr

The Muscle Powered Road Rides are back for 2011! The rides will start out easy and gradually pick up speed as the season progresses.

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Muscle Powered Road Ride in Washoe Valley

Rides will be canceled if it’s raining or snowing, so be sure to call ride co-leaders Kelly Clark at 315-2719 or Paul Zatarain at 775 513-6335 for more information.  We will do our best to update this blog for schedule changes as well.

The first ride will be this weekend on April 9th.

  • 12 noon start time.
  • Carson Loop, 27 mile loop of Carson City.
  • Meet at Bike Habitat, next to Best Buy off Topsy Lane in north Douglas County along Highway 395.

Stay tuned for a full ride calendar. Also, see our calendar page, and follow us on Facebook!

Due to insurance requirements, these rides are for Muscle Powered members only.

The annual membership fees are as follows, and are good for the calendar year. If you paid in June or after of 2010, you are still currently a member! Ride leaders can sign you up before the ride.

  • $10 for Senior/Student
  • $15 for individual
  • $20 for family
 
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Posted by on April 8, 2011 in bicycling

 

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Bicycle Saftey Check this Thursday

05 Apr

This Thursday evening Muscle Powered and the Carson City Health Department will doing a bicycle safety check! From 5-7pm on April 7th, we will have a booth setup at Telegraph Square at the crossroads of Telegraph and Curry Streets to help celebrate National Public Health Week.

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Telegraph Square

Thursday’s theme is Safety on the Move. It’s been a long winter, and those bikes have been sitting for a while. Bring your bicycles on down and let us make sure you’re ready to roll safely! Also, Muscle Powered and the Carson City Health Department will have some give-aways and info to hand out. Hope to see you there!

 
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Posted by on April 5, 2011 in bicycling, Education, events, health, news

 

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