Adventure Cycling Bikepacking Ride on Saturday!

Well, I'm back from vacation and the bikey scene in Reno is rolling!  The tweed ride just wrapped up with an attendance of around 50 people and a there's a bike packing event on Saturday with a prep "packing" event on Friday night.  Both are hosted by Orange Pedal Cycling and the Reno Bike Project so you know they'll be great!  I believe the pre-packing event is Friday night at 7 pm and the ride leaves from the parking lot at 8:30 the next morning.

The trip will take you out to the canyon in the back of Lockwood (Largomarsino Canyon) which has a ton of Indian Rock Artwork and is beautiful to boot.  Aka....Lockwood isn't just a landfill if you were wondering.  So bring a bike....get some advice on how to pack it....and get out for a fall bike packing bonanza!

I think the one way mileage from the trail head is around 14 miles with 1700 feet of climbing.  A great trip with just enough work to make you feel like you earned that beer at the end of the day!

Bike Lanes in the News!

KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video -

Bike lanes make the news!  I wonder if anyone on Reno City council will watch and learn!?

Haute August Bikes Pics.

Another slow roll is in the books.  This time it kicked off over in Sparks at the movie theater and rolled down to the Marina and back.  All in all.....a good time.  So if you haven't made it out to a slow roll with the Reno Bike Project keep an eye out and join us next month!  And pictures....

Our little crew rolling down from the university neighborhood.

Look at those nice wide bike lanes.

A little quality time on the river path.

Meeting up with the group before the ride. 

The full crew.

Slow rolling through some fire trucks.

Some of us opted for a cooling ride through the fountains at the end of the ride!

Bike to Work Week Pancake Feed!

Sooooo fulllll of pancakes and bacon and sausage and OJ and coffee!!!

A little rain and cloudy weather definitely didn't dampen spirits down at the Reno Bike Project this morning at the annual pancake feed.  There were a few people with wet butts asking where I got the fenders on my bicycle however! 

Despite a few sprinkles...a few of us were even still hanging out on the sidewalk.  The slightly smarter people are inside!

  

The volunteer cooking crew hard at work.  They made some darn tasty breakfast.

TMBA power house Julie was even sporting a bicycle themed manicure!  I didn't even know this could exist!

So don't forget this isn't the end of bike to work week.  Tomorrow is a slow roll from the Bike Project down to the We Heart Bicycle Art Show at the holland project.  I'll get a proper post up on that later today!

Tomorrow is Friday....Pancake Feed!!!

Ok, I did actually know it was Thursday.  Because if I had thought it was Friday I'd have been eating pancakes, bacon, and hanging out at the Reno Bike Project.  So here's your warning....tomorrow is Friday and all morning long the Reno Bike Project is serving breakfast for bicyclists.  Stop in and say hello!

March Madness Slow Roll....and Free Basketball!!!

Dust off any bike you have and come join us on March 14th for the next slow roll.  All ages encouraged to join.  Pace is just as it says...slow...and nobody will be left behind!  And it looks like the Reno Bike Project (RBP) has scored us all free B-ball tickets!!  So come enjoy downtown, meet your neighbors, and ride your bike!

Reno Bike Project now offering memberships!

.....Taken from the Reno Bike Project page. 

 

 RBP Membership Program

Interested in taking your involvement with the Reno Bike Project one step further? Consider becoming an annual member!  Like many other non-profits our success is directly linked to the involvement of our volunteers and community support. We are proud to have an active and thriving volunteer program, but there are other ways you can show the love to RBP. We have several tiers of membership you can choose from.

Pedaler Member $25

The first tier of membership includes a membership packet, which contains RBP stickers, a button, our informational pamphlet, a RBP water bottle and a membership card.  It will also subscribe you to the newsletter so you can stay informed on events and all things RBP related.

Commuter Member $100

The Commuter Membership tier includes all the benefits of the previous tier as well as and 10 hours of free shop time per year. It is also renewable at half price with 20 volunteer hours in the shop or at events.

The Randonneur Membership $250

The Randonneur Membership includes all the benefits of the previous two tiers as well as a RBP t-shirt and 10% off regularly stocked new and used items in the shop. You will also have access to 20 hours of free shop time per year and the Randonneur Membership is also renewable at half price with 40 volunteer hours in the shop or at events.

 Lifetime Member $2,500

As a RBP Lifetime Member you will receive all the benefits as the other membership holders as well as free entry into all RBP events, a personalized head badge displayed in the shop and a free professional tune up every year for life (excluding parts).

The Reno Bike Project - an underutilized resource!

The Reno Bike Project put together a nice little video to (re)introduce themselves to the community.  Have a look and then get down there and check them out!

One for the ladies....and ladies only!

 

From the Reno Bike Project:

Ladies’ Night Group Ride

Hey Gals,

The one and only Lyndsey Langsdale is out of town this week, so we’re mourning her absence with a fun LADIES ONLY group ride. If you’ve never been to a Ladies’ Night this is a great opportunity for you to meet some of the foxy ladies who regularly attend our fun Tuesday night workshops. It’ll be a nice and social get together, we’ll probably ride for about an hour or less.
Kids are totally welcome! We will be riding on the safer, more quiet roads in downtown Reno.

A good time this weekend.

 Just saw this notice on the Reno Bike Project site:

 

Total Destruction Alleycat

If you’re suffering from alleycat withdrawals, the boys of Reno Rampage have organized a quick and dirty race on August 20^th at the Studio on 4^th. Race registration starts at 3:00pm, 5$, all-ages, helmet required!!! If you survive the race, the awards ceremony and after party will be a rockin’ good time at the Studio on 4^th. They’re giving away tons of swag like wheel sets, clothes and free tattoos. This will be an awesome race; be ready to throw down. Look out for our upcoming VLOG interview with Rampage.

Sponsors are: Studio on 4^th, Reno Bike Project, Reno Tattoo, Cog and Chain Clothing, Fine Line Construction.