Muscle Powered’s Annual Report covering the 2018 calendar year, presented on January 27, 2019 in the ballroom at the Brewery Arts Center.
For those who were unable to attend, this year we were fortunate enough to have the event recorded by Ken Gerzel.
We need your vote. Beginning tomorrow, September 25, 2018, please click on this link (note: the link won’t work until Tuesday, 9/25/2018) and vote for Muscle Powered to receive the 2018 NV Energy Power of Good Giveaway. The money will be used to conduct research along Secret Trail, identifying the most resilient native species of plants. The findings will be shared with local and regional land managers to help benefit trail building efforts in the Eastern Sierra. You can vote once per day. Voting is only open for four days, so please maximize your voting potential and vote each day.
In keeping with our mission of building a more walkable and bikeable community, Muscle Powered, in partnership with Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space, will conduct a reseeding project along a portion of Secret Trail in the Eastern Sierra foothills. Dr. Johanna Foster, an ecologist and Board member of Muscle Powered will lead the collaborative effort to analyze which native plant species are most successful at regeneration. Research results will help land managers develop sustainable trail designs, and will be used for training and educational purposes with a goal of benefiting future recovery efforts on local trail systems.
Just like last year, Epic Rides is sponsoring an incredible fundraiser that benefits Muscle Powered and we couldn’t be more stoked about it.
The Hail the Trail raffle gives you the chance to win a brand new mountain bike worth over $6,000. But this year there’s an added bonus!
Enter the Hail the Trail Raffle and in addition to winning a mountain bike, you could win one of these AWESOME components from FOX.
Fox Factory 34 Step-Cast Fox Transfer Dropper Post
Every purchase of a Hail the Trail raffle entry also qualifies you for a chance to win one of these great bonus prizes from Fox. To enter the bonus drawing, go to the main Hail the Trail promotion page, buy one or more entries, come by the Muscle Powered tent during the Carson City Off-Road with proof of purchase (a confirmation on your phone or printed receipt is fine) and we will get you entered. Every Hail the Trail ticket equals one chance for the bonus drawing, so more Hail the Trail tickets means more chances to win the seat post or fork.
We will draw for these prizes on Sunday afternoon (June 17) You do not need to be present to win.
The prizes will be awarded in the form of a certificate issued by Fox so you will be able to select the correct size fork or post for your needs.
Email Muscle Powered with any questions: info@musclepowered.org
Here is a video from last year’s Hail the Trail campaign. It gives you a look into some of the work that goes on behind the scenes to keep our trails in pristine condition.
WESTSIDE CRUISER RIDE POSTPONED UNTIL THUR 5/31 at 5:30 pm
With severe thunderstorm warnings and a flood watch in effect, the decision has been made to postpone tonight’s Westside Cruiser Ride until next Thursday, May 31 at 5:30 pm at BAC. Stay dry. See you next week.
Conner McRae schooling Jeff Potter at the Muscle Powered Bike to work Week party tricycle race.
Total Challenge Miles – 1,841
Total Trips – 349
C02 offset by cycling vs. driving (pounds) – 974.16
Calories burned – 73,645
Winners Public Category
Nevada Public Works Spoke Patrol.
Total mileage, trips and avg team miles was a sweep this year.
Winners Private Category
Total Milage – Carson City Orthodontics
Total Trips and Avg Team Miles – Redrock Dental Molar Cyclers
Total Miles
|
NV Public Works Spoke Patrol
|
667.05 | |
|
DCNR EcoCyclists
|
231 | |
| NDOT | 170.22 | |
|
Carson City Orthodontics
|
156.36 | |
|
Redrock Dental Molarcyclers
|
130 | |
| OTR | 121 | |
|
Lumos & Associates
|
106.1 | |
| RCI Rollers | 83 | |
|
NV Secretary of State
|
66.48 | |
|
Allison MacKenzie
|
56.92 | |
|
Capitol Automotive
|
83 |
Total Trips
|
NV Public Works Spoke Patrol
|
48 | |
|
DCNR EcoCyclists
|
46 | |
|
NV Secretary of State
|
46 | |
|
Redrock Dental Molarcyclers
|
46 | |
| NDOT | 44 | |
|
Allison MacKenzie
|
35 | |
|
Carson City Orthodontics
|
32 | |
| OTR | 23 | |
| RCI Rollers | 19 | |
|
Lumos & Associates
|
10 |
Avg Team Miles
|
NV Public Works Spoke Patrol
|
5.34 | |
|
Redrock Dental Molarcyclers
|
5.2 | |
| OTR | 2.42 | |
|
Capitol Automotive
|
1.33 | |
|
Carson City Orthodontics
|
1.2 | |
|
Lumos & Associates
|
0.88 | |
| RCI Rollers | 0.55 | |
|
NV Secretary of State
|
0.53 | |
|
Allison MacKenzie
|
0.44 | |
|
DCNR EcoCyclists
|
0.12 | |
| NDOT | 0.02 |
I hope you’re not texting too! Carson Orthodontics commuting to work.
Friday, May 18th 5pm
Ride your bikes over to McFadden Plaza for Muscle Powered’s 2018 Bike & Music Festival. Join Muscle Powered as we celebrate our 20th anniversary in Carson City. Get your raffle tickets for a chance to win some great bicycle swag, including two brand new bikes courtesy of Bike Habitat. Participate in one of the events: Paperboy Challenge, Slow-Race, Tricycle Time Trials. Or just hang out and enjoy the live music and a cold brew. Whatever you choose, it’s going to be a good time.
Do we get a bonus because one of our riders is pregnant? Should be double right? – Molar Cyclers. Nope. Congratulations Doc!
I’m getting comments from coworker teammates that they really get a kick out of this Challenge! It is a vehicle for change in commuting behavior. Awesome! – EcoCyclists
Miles
|
NV Public Works Spoke Patrol
|
345.55 | |
|
DCNR EcoCyclists
|
185.8 | |
|
Carson City Orthodontics
|
156.36 | |
|
Redrock Dental Molarcyclers
|
130 | |
| NDOT | 80.98 | |
|
Lumos & Associates
|
74.6 | |
| OTR | 72 | |
| RCI Rollers | 68 | |
|
Capitol Automotive
|
53 | |
|
Allison MacKenzie
|
52.12 | |
|
NV Secretary of State
|
42.96 |
Muscle Powered President Randy Gaa walking his helmet to the bike shop.
Trips
|
Redrock Dental Molarcyclers
|
46 | |
|
DCNR EcoCyclists
|
34 | |
|
NV Secretary of State
|
33 | |
|
Carson City Orthodontics
|
32 | |
|
Allison MacKenzie
|
29 | |
|
NV Public Works Spoke Patrol
|
29 | |
| NDOT | 20 | |
| RCI Rollers | 15 | |
| OTR | 12 | |
|
Lumos & Associates
|
8 | |
|
Capitol Automotive
|
0 |
Avg
|
Redrock Dental Molarcyclers
|
5.2 | |
|
NV Public Works Spoke Patrol
|
2.76 | |
| OTR | 1.44 | |
|
Capitol Automotive
|
1.33 | |
|
Carson City Orthodontics
|
1.2 | |
|
Lumos & Associates
|
0.62 | |
| RCI Rollers | 0.45 | |
|
Allison MacKenzie
|
0.4 | |
|
NV Secretary of State
|
0.34 | |
|
DCNR EcoCyclists
|
0.09 | |
| NDOT | 0.01 |
Well we’ve had a another interesting week for this year’s Challenge. At least it hasn’t snowed … yet!
Friday, May 18th 5pm
Ride your bikes over to McFadden Plaza for Muscle Powered’s 2018 Bike & Music Festival. Join Muscle Powered as we celebrate our 20th anniversary in Carson City. Get your raffle tickets for a chance to win some great bicycle swag, including two brand new bikes courtesy of Bike Habitat. Participate in one of the events: Paperboy Challenge, Slow-Race, Tricycle Time Trials. Or just hang out and enjoy the live music and a cold brew. Whatever you choose, it’s going to be a good time.
Here are a few photos and comments from our CC 2018 commuters. Results so far too!:
Sweet rides at the Allison MacKenzie parking garage. Rain or shine…. We ride😜
Miles
|
DCNR EcoCyclists
|
138.4 | |
|
Carson City Orthodontics
|
105 | |
|
Redrock Dental Molarcyclers
|
85.5 | |
| OTR | 72 | |
| RCI Rollers | 54 | |
|
Allison MacKenzie
|
46.52 | |
| NDOT | 31.74 | |
|
NV Secretary of State
|
28.36 | |
|
Capitol Automotive
|
0 | |
|
Lumos & Associates
|
0 | |
|
NV Public Works Spoke Patrol
|
0 |
Team spirit- Carson City Orthodontics – It’s been a wet and wild week! I rode at lunch yesterday and got hammered by rain- came to work soaked to the bone but smiling! Today we woke to hail and rode through rain then treated ourselves to hot tea and coffee. One war wound so far, and we are all feeling great from getting out and moving! Enjoying new bike paths and street crossings along 395 helping us get safely to our office this year.
Trips
|
Redrock Dental Molarcyclers
|
31 | |
|
Carson City Orthodontics
|
26 | |
|
DCNR EcoCyclists
|
22 | |
|
Allison MacKenzie
|
21 | |
|
NV Secretary of State
|
19 | |
| OTR | 12 | |
| RCI Rollers | 12 | |
| NDOT | 6 | |
|
Capitol Automotive
|
0 | |
|
Lumos & Associates
|
0 | |
|
NV Public Works Spoke Patrol
|
0 |
Redrock Dental Molar Cyclers –
Avg
|
Redrock Dental Molarcyclers
|
3.42 | |
| OTR | 1.44 | |
|
Carson City Orthodontics
|
0.81 | |
|
Allison MacKenzie
|
0.36 | |
| RCI Rollers | 0.36 | |
|
NV Secretary of State
|
0.23 | |
|
DCNR EcoCyclists
|
0.07 | |
|
Capitol Automotive
|
0 | |
|
Lumos & Associates
|
0 | |
| NDOT | 0 | |
|
NV Public Works Spoke Patrol
|
0 |
Pedaled the speed limit through the school zone this morning. Heads up in those congested zones. Not everyone has had a strong cup or pot of coffee yet. – DCNR Ecocyclists
One bailed due to hail….ouch!! – RCI Rollers
Jeff, you are a genius! Free bike washes, every trip, at any location in town! Pure genius! 🙂 – OTR
