Hey Everyone,

I heard a rumor that when it rains in reno that keystone becomes
unrideable... is this true? Because with my native Tahoe instinct I
MUST go ride after every storm (its like a first tracks in snow kind
of thing)...now if this rumor is true I imagine Reno is the same as
Fallon in which case I probably can't afford to go for a ride in Reno...

Now, with that said...I'm probably going to go riding tomorrow morning
in Tahoe anyways...If anyone wants to join me, I'm open to suggestions
of where...otherwise, I'll probably just hit the rim at the top of Mt.
Rose at 9AM, and head over to the flume. Also, it should be pretty
mellow ride since I'm coming off a knee injury...

Also, since its friday...GO DANCE IN THE RAIN!
Cheers
Jenny Jordan

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Matt Mansur

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From: nevadacycling@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nevadacycling@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Cody E Deane
Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 11:36 AM
To: nevadacycling@yahoogroups.com; Reno Wheelmen
Subject: [nevadacycling] The great fraud of sport. I can't handle it anymore!

I have survived the great scandals of cycling.
Landis, Hamilton, Ulrich, etc. I still like baseball
despite my pontifications about Barry Bonds this
summer and mlb's support of him. But the WWE ... I
can't take it. Is anything real anymore? Can any
more of sport's legends be exposed. Where Jordan's
playoff buzzer beaters staged? Did Kirk Gibson really
have to limp around the bases after the World Series
homer? After I cancelled my subscription to VeloNews
I took to bleary-eyed nights of watching Smack-down
reruns while drinking 40oz Millers. And now what?
Anybody, please help.

http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ap-steroidraid-wrestlers&prov=ap&type=lgns
A steroid suspension that isn't a scandal. The WWE.
Who would have guessed?

Just kidding, no wonder I never get anything
worthwhile done.

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I have survived the great scandals of cycling.
Landis, Hamilton, Ulrich, etc.  I still like baseball
despite my pontifications about Barry Bonds this
summer and mlb's support of him.  But the WWE ... I
can't take it.  Is anything real anymore?  Can any
more of sport's legends be exposed.  Where Jordan's
playoff buzzer beaters staged?  Did Kirk Gibson really
have to limp around the bases after the World Series
homer?  After I cancelled my subscription to VeloNews
I took to bleary-eyed nights of watching Smack-down
reruns while drinking 40oz Millers.  And now what?
Anybody, please help.

http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ap-steroidraid-wrestlers&prov=ap&type=lgns
  A steroid suspension that isn't a scandal.  The WWE.
Who would have guessed?

Just kidding, no wonder I never get anything
worthwhile done.



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----- Original Message -----

From: Andrew Valestrino

To: Nevada Cycling

Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2007 6:27 PM

Subject: [nevadacycling] Friday thru Sunday rides

Hello boys and girls,

On Friday I will be doing a short mountain bike ride in the morning starting at 9 am at Rancho San Rafael Park. If you are interested in riding just meet me there at or before 9 am. I will be in the parking lot at the top of Washington st.(far north end of wash.)

Directions for those of you who are new:  http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=rY6N%2fNKkcMMPQXdoAxvSDw%3d%3d&longitude=7K%2bns7pGAk%2b19bi0dpPd9Q%3d%3d&name=Rancho%20San%20Rafael%20Regl%20Park&country=US&address=1595%20N%20Sierra%20St&city=Reno&state=NV&zipcode=89503&phone=775%2d785%2d4512&spurl=0&&q=rancho%20san%20rafael%20park&qc=Parks

Also on Friday afternoon I will be riding on peavine again. The exact time and meeting place are yet to be determined. It will probably end up being around 4pm Friday at the keystone trail head. If you are interested in going just shoot me an e-mail or give me a call.

Directions for those of you who are new:   http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=leadership+pkwy+and+victory+lane&city=reno&state=nv&zipcode=

On Saturday I will be riding hole in the ground trail with some riders from the folsom breakouts. If you would like to go I will be meeting at the scolaris on Robb dr and sharlands in west reno at 7 am. I have room for a few bikes and people. If you would like to go but live in the dorms or don't have transportation I can arrange to meet somewhere else closer to school. Just let me know so I know in advance.

Directions for those of you who are new: http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?formtype=address&country=US&popflag=0&latitude=&longitude=&name=&phone=&level=&addtohistory=&cat=&address=sharlands+and+robb&city=reno&state=nv&zipcode=

On Sunday I will probably be riding with Jack up in tahoe meadows. Refer to his e-mail for info about this ride.

These are all excellent opportunites for new riders to the team to see what type of riding is in the Reno area. Both the Tahoe Meadows and Hole in the Ground are covered in snow in the winter time, so now is the time to ride these trails. Hopefully some new riders come out. Don't be shy, these are not super fast race pace rides.

 

Andrew Valestrino

916-204-6593

drewdogvalestrino@hotmail.com

 

I will plan on meeting in the Raley's parking lot on the corner of Keystone
and 7th at 9:00am on Sunday.  Like Andrew said this is a great ride for some
new comers to the area.  It's a great chance to ride a challenging trail
without it being scary.  Hope to see you then.  By the way I can take three
other people with me.

Jack

Thanks Marian, There are valid reasons for either
opinion. It will certainly be less work if we do
everything at Sky Tavern. Other thoughts? Make them
public.

One thought I wanted to add about the dh is, as far as
I know, most big races, nationals champs, sea otter,
norbas, give you one run. Though I am not opposed to
doing two runs, it makes sense to practice making your
one and only run count. We can surely practice plenty
up there over the coming weeks. Cody
--- marian <jamison101@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Yo,
>
> I think we could come up with a great STXC up at Sky
> Tavern. Heck, we could run a great Super D from the
> top of the XC course to the bottom! It has that
> nasty little powerlines climb, some open fire road
> sections to pass people, and some sketchy loose
> decending stuff. I just think it would be a pain in
> the ass to camp up there but then have to get up all
> early to get down to peavine. There. My two cents.
>
> Marian
>
>
>
>
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Sorry everyone.  I am planning to ride on Sunday.


>From: "Jack Caramore" <jackcaramore@...>
>To: jay1.brown@..., kirabrown27@..., njconnolly@...,
>jpcrumley@..., nevadacycling@yahoogroups.com, outland93@...,
>renowheelmen@yahoogroups.com, Reid.Weber@..., Ty.Jones@...
>Subject: [renowheelmen] Tahoe Meadows
>Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:47:34 -0700
>
>Hey everyone,
>
>For those of you are going to be in town this weekend, I am going to try
>and
>ride from the meadows again.  Last weekend didn't go so well, about three
>miles in I noticed my rear shock wasn't holding air.  But I have a new
>shock
>and hopefully this weekend I can ride the whole thing.  Let me know if any
>of you are interested.  I was planning to leave Reno at 9:00.  Otherwise
>have a great weekend!!!
>
>Jack
>
>

Hello all, my name is William and I'm new to the team.  I know it's
late, but I will be riding this afternoon up in Keystone Canyon.  I
get out of class at 5:30 and will be heading straight to the Keystone
Canyon parking area.  I will start my ride promptly at 6 so I can get
a good ride in before it gets dark.  If anyone wants to come you are
more than welcome.  I will be doing a fairly easy ride for about an
hour and a half, unless it begins to rain.  Thanx.  William

Hey everyone,

For those of you are going to be in town this weekend, I am going to try and
ride from the meadows again.  Last weekend didn't go so well, about three
miles in I noticed my rear shock wasn't holding air.  But I have a new shock
and hopefully this weekend I can ride the whole thing.  Let me know if any
of you are interested.  I was planning to leave Reno at 9:00.  Otherwise
have a great weekend!!!

Jack

Hello All,

SS ride up Keystone, and then do Bacon Strip on the way down. Round about
1-1.5 hours.

Leave at 6 from Keystone Trailhead. Any takers meet there. We will leave at
6 to make sure that we are not stuck out after dark.

Pace: Med. If you want to ride faster, feel free to. If there are some
people that show up, maybe we can split into two groups: a fast and a
medium, or a medium and a slow.

If there are new people interested in riding this is a good intro, and if
you need details, shoot me an email and I will help as much as I can, and
steer you to someone who knows if I cannot help.

Wayne

Thanks Marian, There are valid reasons for either
opinion.  It will certainly be less work if we do
everything at Sky Tavern.  Other thoughts?  Make them
public.

One thought I wanted to add about the dh is, as far as
I know, most big races, nationals champs, sea otter,
norbas, give you one run.  Though I am not opposed to
doing two runs, it makes sense to practice making your
one and only run count.  We can surely practice plenty
up there over the coming weeks.  Cody
--- marian <jamison101@...> wrote:

> Yo,
>
> I think we could come up with a great STXC up at Sky
> Tavern.  Heck, we could run a great Super D from the
> top of the XC course to the bottom!  It  has that
> nasty little powerlines climb, some open fire road
> sections to pass people, and some sketchy loose
> decending stuff.  I just think it would be a pain in
> the ass to camp up there but then have to get up all
> early to get down to peavine.  There.  My two cents.
>
> Marian
>
>
>
>
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Yo,

I think we could come up with a great STXC up at Sky
Tavern.  Heck, we could run a great Super D from the
top of the XC course to the bottom!  It  has that
nasty little powerlines climb, some open fire road
sections to pass people, and some sketchy loose
decending stuff.  I just think it would be a pain in
the ass to camp up there but then have to get up all
early to get down to peavine.  There.  My two cents.

Marian



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Hi All,  Now that some of you have already been to
your first classes, there is no point in delaying any
longer the reality the semester is upon us.  For those
who are new, hopefully you will find some helpful
info.

1) Meetings:  They are usually on W or R nights.  Many
people have told me that they have W night classes.  I
would like some feed back, especially from current
officers, as to what nights work.  One of the officers
will send a meeting reminder w/ time, location, etc a
day or two before each meeting.  While subject to
change, I am thinking that R, Sept 6, will be the
first meeting of the year.  Agenda items for the
meeting will include,
-introductions
-2007 UNR mtb race venue and races (very important for
those of you have been involved)
-a discussion about openings for officer positions
-volunteering
-clothes and bottles (hopefully)
-your questions

2) Rides:  All members are welcome to use the
listserve to introduce themselves and to send info
about rides.  I am going to try and do at least one
ride a week that is open to everyone.  This week, it
will be on Peavine mountain (just north of campus) and
we will meet at the parking lot for the softball
fields at 8am.  The goal will be to show how the the
trails work, answer questions, etc.  To get the
parking lot from campus, go up Virginia Street, past
McCarran Blvd, and take the first left or find Rancho
San Rafeal Park, find the tunnel under McCarran, and
then look for the softball fields on the right.  Don't
hesitate to call me for directions at 2086102733.  IF
YOU ARE INTERESTED IN RIDES LIKE THESE AND CAN'T MAKE
IT, SEND ME SOME TIMES WHEN YOU CAN RIDE AND MAYBE WE
CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER TIME.

3) UNR Race: Our race is Sept. 29-30.  We have a lot
of work to do.  There are many ways you can help.  For
current team members, we need to choose the courses
and venues asap so we can make a flyer and get our
permit from USA Cycling.  I will send an email by
mid-week explaining our options.  I want to have this
decided at the end of the first meeting.

4) I have a flyer that I would like to distribute
around town and campus.  If you could help, that would
be great.  Roy Erickson is going to post some of them
on campus.  I will email the flyer to anybody that
wants to help distribute it.

5) That is it for now.  There will be more.  Cody



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Hey everyone,

I'm going to be riding from Tahoe Meadows on Sunday.  I will probably ride
from the meadows down to the flume trail and up the back side to the top and
back again.  It's about 26 miles.  I haven't been riding at all lately so it
will be a pretty slow pace.  I was thinking of leaving Reno about 8:30 am.
Let me know if you want to come and maybe we can set up a car pool.

Jack

Hi All, I am writing to see if anybody is interested
in riding the Tunnel Creek/Flume/Rim trail.  Six of us
did it in early July and it was a blast.  The trail
starts with a long climb, is flat above lake tahoe,
does another big climb, and then has great single
track for quite a ways.  Then you ride down the first
climb which is a fast road with deep, decomposed
granite.  There is at least 3000' vertical feet in the
ride.

Though the ride took us 4.5 hours to do with stops, it
is a little better ride for less experienced riders
because all the climbing is in the beginning.  There
is some technical single track.  I will take some
extra water and food but everyone will be expected to
bring at least two bottles and some food.  If you are
interested but not sure if you are up for it, don't
hesitate to contact me and we can talk about it.

It would be good to leave Reno by 9am.  If there is
interest, we can talk as a group off the listserve and
figure a meeting place(s).  Cody 2086102733



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Hey everyone, I thought I would introduce myself.   I've just come UNR
to do my grad work in geophysics from ND and am certainly interested
in local road/mtn biking. I did a little road racing for NDSU as an
undergrad, and a little mountain biking racing but as of late I've
mostly just been riding for fun and taking trips to Moab to play around.

So I'm definitely interested in getting to know the local trails and
group rides.  And I'm certainly looking forward to being able to ride
outside without a parka on in January!

Take care, keep the rubber side down

Todd Morken

Hi All, This Thurs. and Fri. is the info fair for
incoming freshmen.  It will be in the lower quad north
of the business building.  Set-up starts at 9:30 and
it ends at 1:00 on both days.  Scott L and I will be
there on R doing the Sky Tavern results.

If you happen to be in the neighborhood and can lend
your pretty face for a few hours, that would be great.
  Bring a bike as it would be cool if we had at least a
dh sled, an xc bike (obviously the pink epic), and
some road bikes so that we don't give the impression
of being into any one thing.  More is better.  I will
make up some flyers.  Bring Gabe W. if possible with
the stunna shade Smith aviators and an unbuttoned
shirt.  Hope to see you there!  Cody



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Good morning, I figured I would answer this question
for everyone since I am sure others have the same
question.  The jerseys were orginally going to be here
in July.  The story of why they are not here is long,
boring, and doesn't need to be told at the moment.  We
can leave it at, Max had a busy summer with work and
summer school and the jersey order became a time
sink-hole that has been a source of continual
frustration.  Max and I will get things figured out
this week and when we have an arrival date, we will
send it to the listserve.

Just so you know, we ordered 25 (1/2 short-1/2
long-sleeve) downhill jerseys.  That prevented us from
doing long-sleeved items and as a result, we now be
placing another order some time in October.  We will
be taking special orders then as long as people
pre-pay.  Cody
--- Wayne Mackey <bikeguy@...> wrote:

> Hello All, and especially Max Miller,
>
> I was wondering on the status of the clothing. I had
> last spoken with Max
> about two weeks back, and he said that there was an
> order pending. I wanted
> to see about getting a few jerseys to train/race in,
> and maybe a skin suit
> if one was available.
>
> Also, who can I pay dues to for the upcoming year.
>
> Thanks in advance for everyone's time, and I look
> forward to hearing from
> you soon.
>
> Wayne.
>
>




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Hello All, and especially Max Miller,

I was wondering on the status of the clothing. I had last spoken with Max
about two weeks back, and he said that there was an order pending. I wanted
to see about getting a few jerseys to train/race in, and maybe a skin suit
if one was available.

Also, who can I pay dues to for the upcoming year.

Thanks in advance for everyone's time, and I look forward to hearing from
you soon.

Wayne.