Bike Carson

Bicycle News, Culture, and Lifestyle in Carson City, Nevada

Carson City Cycle Chic

Jeff Potter | March 31, 2008

Applying lip balm preparing for a dry Nevada wind, this Carsonite waits ever so patiently for the light to turn green…. unfortunately, the nearest stoplight is a mile away.

Creek Trail Update

Jeff Potter | March 26, 2008

Last weekend I went for a hike along the Ash Creek Trail to do a trail assessment. Good news first: The lower half of the trail is 98% clear. There is one blow-down at the entrance and a small snow patch right after that. I’ll get out there in the next few days to remove [...]

Carson City BMX Open House

Jeff Moser | March 24, 2008

The BMX season is near. Carson City BMX will be having an Open House on the weekend of April 5th and 6th, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. There is no racing on these days, but the track will be open for bikes. This will be a great time to bring the kids (boys and girls) [...]

Which Road Will You Take?

Jeff Potter | March 23, 2008

Two NDOT reps attended last Thursday’s Muscle Powered meeting; Michelle Gardner-Lilley, Long Range and Small Urban Manager, and Bill Story, coordinator for Safe Routes to School. They were both informative & sincere in requesting involvement from Muscle Powered in the planning process. Thank you Michelle and Bill for taking the time to speak at our [...]

Trails Report

Jeff Moser | March 20, 2008

The Ash Canyon trails are in great shape. There is only one snow crossing, and I’m guessing that by today, you won’t even need to dismount your bike to get across. Everyday we peer down into the canyon to check the status of the Creek Trail. Unfortunately it’s still a ways off. Especially the trail [...]

For Sale

Jeff Moser | March 18, 2008

You may have noticed a new tab at the top…”For Sale”. If you have something you’d like to sell, let me know and I’ll post it for you. Here are two of the bikes I currently have for sale (I also have two little BMX bikes, a Free Agent 12″ with training wheels, and a [...]

Duck Hill

Jeff Moser | March 15, 2008

Here are some great photos from Lester. Lester explored the Duck Hill area fire roads earlier in the month. He started in the lot off east Lake Blvd across from the wildlife area. At the time of the ride there was still some snow on the North facing sides. There was also some loose sand, [...]