AACC News
Diamond Valley Road Litter Pick Up
Monday, September 15, 2008Diamond Valley Road Litter Pick-Up
Alta Alpina Cycling Club and the Woodford’s Community of the Washo Indian Tribe are joining together for a Diamond Valley Road litter pick-up.
Please make an effort to participate in this “special” clean up of a road that we all love to ride and race on. It is also an opportunity to meet many of the locals who share the road with us.
This will replace our autumn clean up of Hwy 89 this year.
Meet at the firehouse in the Woodford’s Community of the Washo Tribe (on Diamond Valley Rd).
10 AM, Saturday September 27th
Bring Gloves and Wear Appropriate Clothing For Walking and Possible Foraging Through Weeds and Brush.
We will supply Starbucks Coffee and the Washo tribe is providing a “light breakfast” at the firehouse… as well as Helmets, Bags, Pick Up Sticks, Safety Vests…
Ride To Follow…Destination and Length TBD by Attending Volunteers.
Please let me know if you are coming, so we can order enough food and coffee @ IntandemPC@aol.com or 775-782-8493
Alta Alpina Cycling Club and the Woodford’s Community of the Washo Indian Tribe are joining together for a Diamond Valley Road litter pick-up.
Please make an effort to participate in this “special” clean up of a road that we all love to ride and race on. It is also an opportunity to meet many of the locals who share the road with us.
This will replace our autumn clean up of Hwy 89 this year.
Meet at the firehouse in the Woodford’s Community of the Washo Tribe (on Diamond Valley Rd).
10 AM, Saturday September 27th
Bring Gloves and Wear Appropriate Clothing For Walking and Possible Foraging Through Weeds and Brush.
We will supply Starbucks Coffee and the Washo tribe is providing a “light breakfast” at the firehouse… as well as Helmets, Bags, Pick Up Sticks, Safety Vests…
Ride To Follow…Destination and Length TBD by Attending Volunteers.
Please let me know if you are coming, so we can order enough food and coffee @ IntandemPC@aol.com or 775-782-8493
AACC President Jenny Hamiter Interview in the Nevada Appeal
Sunday, September 14, 2008
AACC president Jenny Hamiter was interviewed by Charles Whisnand of the Nevada Appeal last week. The interview can be viewed @ http://www.nevadaappeal.com/article/20080911/SPORTS/809109941/1068&parentprofile=1059
It's a nice overview of our past year and an introduction to our new ride for next year. I know Jenny is too modest to link it, so I did. Enjoy.
It's a nice overview of our past year and an introduction to our new ride for next year. I know Jenny is too modest to link it, so I did. Enjoy.
Bike MS 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
The Bike MS Ride, September 13-14, based at Northstar-at-Tahoe, is looking for volunteers to help out that weekend.
This year they've have added a Mountain Bike ride on Northstar’s course on Saturday, and on Sunday they’ve added a “cruiser” ride from Truckee to Donner Memorial and back.
Contact Donna Hyatt for more details. Ph #: 775 329 7180 option 2, email Donna.Hyatt@nmss.org.
This year they've have added a Mountain Bike ride on Northstar’s course on Saturday, and on Sunday they’ve added a “cruiser” ride from Truckee to Donner Memorial and back.
Contact Donna Hyatt for more details. Ph #: 775 329 7180 option 2, email Donna.Hyatt@nmss.org.
New "Rides" Section Features
Friday, August 8, 2008
A big thanks to Alta Alpina Webmaster Dennis Pederson for implementing a number of new features in the Rides section of our website. We invite you to check it out at www.altaalpinacyclingclub.com
Here are the new features:
-Clicking on the Rides link still brings up the Ride Board but with the new features on top.
-The Weekend Rides link is the same as the Schedule of Weekend Rides in the Newsletter but is continually updated.-Road Bike Routes We have a fabulous array of routes in our area. This is where you can learn about places you haven't ridden and share great routes with others. Each route has a MapMyRide link, a description and a picture. Several Alta Alpina members have contributed to this collection of routes and you are invited to share your favorite routes and pics. Please email ridedirector@AltaAlpina.org to help out. We especially need routes for Carson City, Washoe Valley and outlying areas.
-Mountain Bike Routes This is next on the to-do list and help is needed. Please email ridedirector@AltaAlpina.org if you would like to help map or contribute routes.
-Ride Board Members can edit or delete posted rides on the Ride Board. Just remember, each time you do so, 200+ emails go out! Eventually the Ride Board and Weekend Ride Calendar may be merged.We hope you take some time to check it all out, provide some feedback and contribute.
Twain
ridedirector@AltaAlpina.org
Here are the new features:
-Clicking on the Rides link still brings up the Ride Board but with the new features on top.
-The Weekend Rides link is the same as the Schedule of Weekend Rides in the Newsletter but is continually updated.-Road Bike Routes We have a fabulous array of routes in our area. This is where you can learn about places you haven't ridden and share great routes with others. Each route has a MapMyRide link, a description and a picture. Several Alta Alpina members have contributed to this collection of routes and you are invited to share your favorite routes and pics. Please email ridedirector@AltaAlpina.org to help out. We especially need routes for Carson City, Washoe Valley and outlying areas.
-Mountain Bike Routes This is next on the to-do list and help is needed. Please email ridedirector@AltaAlpina.org if you would like to help map or contribute routes.
-Ride Board Members can edit or delete posted rides on the Ride Board. Just remember, each time you do so, 200+ emails go out! Eventually the Ride Board and Weekend Ride Calendar may be merged.We hope you take some time to check it all out, provide some feedback and contribute.
Twain
ridedirector@AltaAlpina.org
Tahoe Rim Trail - Trail Work
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Hi, folks:
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association has trail building days all summer long. Here is info for some at north shore, for the Tahoe City Project.
This project involves building NEW trails for a Tahoe City-Brockway reroute of 3 miles.
Tuesday, July 8th, from 9am-3pm
Saturday, July 12th, from 9am-3pm
Tuesday, July 15th, from 9am-3pm
All of these work days will meet at the Tahoe City North trailhead. Directions:
Turn on Fairway Drive off Highway 89 on the west end of Tahoe City. The trail is across from the Fairway Community Center on the right. If this parking lot is full, park at the Tahoe City Public Utility District offices about 0.1 mile back toward highway 89.
For trail work days, volunteers will need to bring the following:
1. Water!! (at least 2 liters)
2. Lunch and Snacks
3. Long sleeved shirt
4. Long pants
5. Closed-toed footwear (ie: work or hiking boots)
6. Work Gloves
7. Sunscreen and bug spray
8. Day pack
As a trail work volunteer, the TRTA provides:
1. Hard Hats
2. Tools
3. Crew Leaders
Please show up if you can.
I'll try to keep everyone informed of when there is south shore trail work to be done. Also, check out their website for additional trail work days throughout the summer: http://tahoerimtrail.org.
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association has trail building days all summer long. Here is info for some at north shore, for the Tahoe City Project.
This project involves building NEW trails for a Tahoe City-Brockway reroute of 3 miles.
Tuesday, July 8th, from 9am-3pm
Saturday, July 12th, from 9am-3pm
Tuesday, July 15th, from 9am-3pm
All of these work days will meet at the Tahoe City North trailhead. Directions:
Turn on Fairway Drive off Highway 89 on the west end of Tahoe City. The trail is across from the Fairway Community Center on the right. If this parking lot is full, park at the Tahoe City Public Utility District offices about 0.1 mile back toward highway 89.
For trail work days, volunteers will need to bring the following:
1. Water!! (at least 2 liters)
2. Lunch and Snacks
3. Long sleeved shirt
4. Long pants
5. Closed-toed footwear (ie: work or hiking boots)
6. Work Gloves
7. Sunscreen and bug spray
8. Day pack
As a trail work volunteer, the TRTA provides:
1. Hard Hats
2. Tools
3. Crew Leaders
Please show up if you can.
I'll try to keep everyone informed of when there is south shore trail work to be done. Also, check out their website for additional trail work days throughout the summer: http://tahoerimtrail.org.
Mountain Bike Race Tuesday Evening Races
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Saddle up your your fat tire machine - the AACC MTB race series commences Tuesday, May 20th and ends June 24th. There are a total of 6 races scheduled. There is a change in this year's staring point, please meet at the west side of the Douglas County Fairgrounds (outside the chain link fence). The fairgrounds are ocated at the end of Pine Nut Road, across from the County Dump. Race registration starts at 5:15 p.m., and the races start at 6:15 p.m.
The race course will range in distance depending upon the race class you enter:
A Class: 12-14 miles,
B's and women: 10-12 miles,
C's and Single Speed: 8-10 miles.
Racer fees are as follows: junior racers $3.00, club members $5.00 and non-club member's 10.00.
There will be refreshments after the events, please venture on out and have some fun with us!
Race Director: Michael Beam 720-0016 or 267-6812
mikebeam@yahoo.com
The race course will range in distance depending upon the race class you enter:
A Class: 12-14 miles,
B's and women: 10-12 miles,
C's and Single Speed: 8-10 miles.
Racer fees are as follows: junior racers $3.00, club members $5.00 and non-club member's 10.00.
There will be refreshments after the events, please venture on out and have some fun with us!
Race Director: Michael Beam 720-0016 or 267-6812
mikebeam@yahoo.com
Assorted AACC News Items
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Alta Alpina Spring Membership Party - Monday, 14 April
At CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, NV. Directions: From the intersection of 88 and 395, head south about a on 395 for about a mile, through the next light, then turn right at the next block, at 5th street. Go one short block and park. See your March newsletter for a map.
Doors open at 6pm. If you can help staff the membership or clothing tables, please show up by 5:30.
eNewsletters
Those of you who have signed up to receive the Paceline newsletter via email, note that you will receive one last paper newsletter. This is because the mailing label of that edition is your AACC Membership card. Cut out the label, and use it at the Local Merchants called out in our newsletter and website.
Adopt-a-Hiway
Join us on Sunday, April 20th, 9:30am, to clean up our section of Highway 89. Bike ride to follow.
Human Powered Vehicle Competition
The HPVC West is in Reno this year - a treat, because it's normally held somewhere in California. Competition starts Friday, April 18th and runs through the weekend.
See bottom of this email for more info.
South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail
A new alternative route has been added to the plan for the Greenway, and TRPA is looking for public comment on the new route. Two more meetings are scheduled for hearing any and all comments on this project:
Thursday, April 17th, 2pm: TRPA Hearings Office, 128 Market Street , Stateline
Tuesday, April 22nd, 6:30 pm: USFS Supervisor's Office, 35 College Drive, SLT
More info, such as contact info, maps of all the proposed routes, or how to provide input outside these meetings, can be found at.
Cycling Awareness Video
With the onset of warm weather and everyone getting more saddle time, it's time to think about riding safety. If the car is at fault in a car/bike accident, it doesn't mean the cyclist is any less hurt or worse. But here's a timely and fun 1-minute video about cycling awareness, which played as a TV ad in the UK, directed at drivers. Only recommended if you have a high-speed internet connection:
Take the Test
_______________________________________________________
From the UNR HPVC Team:
The Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC) Celebrates 25 years!
We are extremely excited to have HPVC West in our community this year! UNR competes annually in the HPVC Challenge BUT this year the events will be held right here in the Reno area. The UNR team is frantically working to finish their 2008 Vehicle, now named Battle Born, and want to invite you to attend the competition in Reno, NV. For the past 8 years or so, the competition has been held at various locations in California, so this is a rare opportunity to see the event firsthand. It is free for everything except the awards banquet on Sunday, which requires a $20 registration with ASME. There are going to be at least 20 schools from all over the western U.S. participating in three main events:
Friday, April 18th
12:00-7:00 PM - Design Presentations and Vehicle Displays - Harrah's Reno (Washoe EF Room, The Plaza)
Saturday, April 19th
8:00 AM-12:00 PM - Sprint Event - Reno/Stead Airport
2:15 PM-4:45 PM - Utility Event - Reno/Stead Airport
Sunday, April 20th
8:30 AM-12:00 PM - Endurance Event - IGT
12:30 PM-2:00 PM - Awards Banquet - Harrah's Reno (Douglas/Ormsby Room)
The Endurance Event on Sunday is arguably the big one. It is a 40 mile relay race around IGT's large campus. We encourage you to attend any or all of the events if they sound interesting. A full schedule and competition information is available as ASME's HPV Site. Also, we updated our team web site and we're trying to keep a running log of our progress. It's found at http://web.me.unr.edu/HPV/default.htm.
Questions? Contact:
Scott Waters
UNR HPVC Team Captain
waterss@unr.nevada.edu - 775-843-0082
At CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, NV. Directions: From the intersection of 88 and 395, head south about a on 395 for about a mile, through the next light, then turn right at the next block, at 5th street. Go one short block and park. See your March newsletter for a map.
Doors open at 6pm. If you can help staff the membership or clothing tables, please show up by 5:30.
eNewsletters
Those of you who have signed up to receive the Paceline newsletter via email, note that you will receive one last paper newsletter. This is because the mailing label of that edition is your AACC Membership card. Cut out the label, and use it at the Local Merchants called out in our newsletter and website.
Adopt-a-Hiway
Join us on Sunday, April 20th, 9:30am, to clean up our section of Highway 89. Bike ride to follow.
Human Powered Vehicle Competition
The HPVC West is in Reno this year - a treat, because it's normally held somewhere in California. Competition starts Friday, April 18th and runs through the weekend.
See bottom of this email for more info.
South Tahoe Greenway Shared-Use Trail
A new alternative route has been added to the plan for the Greenway, and TRPA is looking for public comment on the new route. Two more meetings are scheduled for hearing any and all comments on this project:
Thursday, April 17th, 2pm: TRPA Hearings Office, 128 Market Street , Stateline
Tuesday, April 22nd, 6:30 pm: USFS Supervisor's Office, 35 College Drive, SLT
More info, such as contact info, maps of all the proposed routes, or how to provide input outside these meetings, can be found at
Cycling Awareness Video
With the onset of warm weather and everyone getting more saddle time, it's time to think about riding safety. If the car is at fault in a car/bike accident, it doesn't mean the cyclist is any less hurt or worse. But here's a timely and fun 1-minute video about cycling awareness, which played as a TV ad in the UK, directed at drivers. Only recommended if you have a high-speed internet connection:
Take the Test
_______________________________________________________
From the UNR HPVC Team:
The Human Powered Vehicle Challenge (HPVC) Celebrates 25 years!
We are extremely excited to have HPVC West in our community this year! UNR competes annually in the HPVC Challenge BUT this year the events will be held right here in the Reno area. The UNR team is frantically working to finish their 2008 Vehicle, now named Battle Born, and want to invite you to attend the competition in Reno, NV. For the past 8 years or so, the competition has been held at various locations in California, so this is a rare opportunity to see the event firsthand. It is free for everything except the awards banquet on Sunday, which requires a $20 registration with ASME. There are going to be at least 20 schools from all over the western U.S. participating in three main events:
Friday, April 18th
12:00-7:00 PM - Design Presentations and Vehicle Displays - Harrah's Reno (Washoe EF Room, The Plaza)
Saturday, April 19th
8:00 AM-12:00 PM - Sprint Event - Reno/Stead Airport
2:15 PM-4:45 PM - Utility Event - Reno/Stead Airport
Sunday, April 20th
8:30 AM-12:00 PM - Endurance Event - IGT
12:30 PM-2:00 PM - Awards Banquet - Harrah's Reno (Douglas/Ormsby Room)
The Endurance Event on Sunday is arguably the big one. It is a 40 mile relay race around IGT's large campus. We encourage you to attend any or all of the events if they sound interesting. A full schedule and competition information is available as ASME's HPV Site. Also, we updated our team web site and we're trying to keep a running log of our progress. It's found at http://web.me.unr.edu/HPV/default.htm.
Questions? Contact:
Scott Waters
UNR HPVC Team Captain
waterss@unr.nevada.edu - 775-843-0082
Archives
March 2007 June 2007 July 2007 September 2007 October 2007 November 2007 January 2008 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 July 2008 August 2008 September 2008
Subscribe to Posts [Atom]