Bike Carson

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

Bike Month 2010 Announcement

Jeff Moser | March 9, 2010

Spring is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about Bike Month in May! Carson City will be observing Bike to Work Week May 17th – 21st, which places the event a bit later in the month than last year. The plan is to spread out the events throughout [...]

Bicycle Commuter Survey

Jeff Moser | July 16, 2009

I had an almost spiritual commute in to work yesterday. I pedaled real slow, and just took in all the summer scenery and smells. I stopped off at the park for a picture. I jumped off curbs. I gazed at the Sierras. I rode wheelies over morning sprinkler run-off. [...]

2009 Bike to Work Week Wrap Up

Jeff Moser | May 18, 2009

Wow! What a week full of events, and what a great turn out! I’m going to need a few days to recover.

Flat Tire Clinic at Comma Coffee
On Thursday, Dan Turner from the Bicycle Authority did a flat tire clinic at the Comma Coffee courtyard. The outdoor setting, warm spring evening, and raised [...]

2009 Tour of Carson

Jeff Moser | May 16, 2009

Sunday,  May 17th, is the Tour of Carson City Bike Ride and Bike Habitat Anniversary Celebration.
Sign-ups will begin at 9:00AM at the Bike Habitat (next to Best Buy), ride will begin at 9:30AM.
The Tour is a 28 mile Loop around the perimeter of Carson City.

Bike Habitat
Bring your bike and work up your appetite.  After [...]

Bike to Work Week Party at the Firkin and Fox

Jeff Moser | May 14, 2009

As we near the end of Bike to Work Week, I’m amazed at the turnout and the enthusiasm everyone has! As of Wednesday’s night’s reporting, there have been over 600 trips made by bicycle, and over 2,000 miles ridden! And there are still two days to go. This was not something I [...]

Free Coffee on Bike to Work Day

Jeff Moser | May 14, 2009

Friday is a big day for bicycle commuters. First, it’s National Bike To Work Day. Second, several Carson City coffee shops will offer one free cup of coffee to individuals commuting to work by bike.

Free Coffee at Participating Commuter Stations!
Please take advantage of this generous offer, perhaps making it a fun morning get together for [...]

West Carson Cruiser Ride Report

Jeff Moser | May 14, 2009

We had an excellent turnout for the West Carson Cruiser Ride!  It was a little breezy last night, but that didn’t stop the dozens of riders of all ages from coming out.

Registration
The ride left the Brewery Arts Center promptly at 6:30 PM, all riders eager to start pedaling. We wandered the quiet streets on [...]