Reno-Tahoe

There are few guarantees in life, but when it comes to Lake Tahoe summers, you can pretty much count on 1) consist sun 2) warm, moderate temperatures 3) and breezy afternoons. And there may be no better way to capture the essence of Tahoe than aboard a sailboat.

Several charter companies throughout the lake offer sailboat rides, complete with cocktails and bonus sunsets. So get on board and experience Tahoe under wind power. Check out this “Reno Tahoe Experience” aboard the Tahoe Cruz, a boat that sails out of Tahoe City on the lake’s North Shore for a taste of what you’ll experience.

On the heels of actor/writer Thomas Lennon’s (aka Officer Jim Dangle’s) Twitter post announcing the cancellation of Reno 911!, a petition effort has been launched to keep the show on the air.

The city that was simultaneously made famous, and relentlessly shamed, by the tongue-in-cheek, mock-umentary style sitcom launched a veritable fan Web site, SaveRENO911.com, which went live Aug. 14, less than 24 hours after Lennon’s loaded tweet.

The show has a loyal legion of devoted viewers and features a community billboard, as well as links to Save Reno 911 pages on Twitter and Facebook.

“One thing Reno has is a sense of humor,” said Ellen Oppenheim, President and CEO of the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA).  “We hope the petition results in the show getting picked up by another network, and that they film the show here instead of the non-descript valleys of Southern California.”

The support is ironic considering Reno 911! has not always been kind to its namesake:  Reno is portrayed as a depraved cityscape with an ensemble cast of vagrants and weirdoes pushing the limits of the Nevada State law book.

“We’ve taken more than a few punches from the show, and we think it’s time for the producers to visit the real, offbeat Reno to see what fun they’ve been missing out on.”

So get on board if you are a fan at these sites:

• SaveReno911.com
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/savereno911
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/savereno911

Answer: The same as great golfers, wildlife, great scenery, cardivascular exercise, a kids party zone, awesome food and drinks and of course the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open.

Take a look at these photos and see what you are missing if you don’t get out to the Montreux Golf Course and see this great event for yourself.

Legends Reno-Tahoe Open
Jack Nicklaus Signature Design course, Montrêux Golf & Country Club
August 3 – 9, 2009
http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/reno-tahoe/what-to-do/events/08-03-2009/legends-reno-tahoe-open

The Ski Lake Tahoe Six-Pack offers 6 days of skiing or riding at 7 fantastic resorts, all for $269. The lift tickets are flexible, allowing you to go choose one of two resorts with each ticket.

The Ski Lake Tahoe Six-Pack includes:

• 1 ticket valid at either Heavenly, Kirkwood or Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
• 1 ticket valid at either Heavenly or Sierra-at-Tahoe®
• 1 ticket valid at either Kirkwood or Sierra-at-Tahoe®
• 1 ticket valid at either Alpine Meadows or Northstar-at-Tahoe™
• 1 ticket valid at either Squaw Valley USA, Northstar-at-Tahoe™  or Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
• 1 ticket valid at either Squaw Valley USA or Alpine Meadows

Note: Only 1 voucher per Six-Pack redeemable per resort, per day.

Holiday Blackout Dates include: Nov. 28-29, 2009; Dec. 26, 2009 – Jan. 2, 2010; Jan. 16-17, 2010; Feb. 13-14, 2010.

Want to learn more about the Six-Pack? Go online

World-class cycling hits downtown Reno today (Friday), when the Tour de Nez expo opens at 3:30 p.m. All afternoon and evening, downtown will play host to racing, entertainment, food and fun so come check it out. The Tour de Nez returns to the high Sierra Saturday when racing comes to Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort.

Friday schedule:

• 330 P.M. Expo. Open to Public
• 345 P.M. Masters Speed Training
• 400 P.M. MASTERS RACE APPROX. 50 MIN. OF RACING
• 450 P.M. 15 min. break before KIDS. MASTERS AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE AT PODIUMS
• 505 P.M. KIDS RACE APPROX. 20 MIN. OF RACING
• 525 P.M. CLUNKER RACE APPROX. 20 MIN. OF RACING
• 545 P.M. 10 min. break before MASTERS
• 545 P.M. Women Speed Training
• 555 P.M. WOMEN RACE APPROX. 50 MIN. OF RACING
• 645 P.M. 15 min. break before MESSENGER. WOMENS AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE AT PODIUMS
• 700 P.M. MESSENGER RACE APPROX. 20 MIN. OF RACING
• 720 P.M. 10 min. break before Hand Cycles
• 700 P.M. Expo. Closed to Public
• 700 P.M. Hand Cycles Speed Training
• 730 P.M. Hand Cycles 35 MIN. OF RACING
• 805 P.M. 10 min. break before MENS PRO. HAND CYCLE AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE AT PODIUMS
• 805 P.M. Mens Speed Training
• 815 P.M. MENS PRO RACE APPROX. 60 MIN. OF RACING
• 915 P.M. Race Over
• 920 P.M. AWARDS PRO MEN
• 935 p.m. MOVIE NIGHT

*Photos from Thursday evening racing in Truckee

Terrible’s Sands Regency Casino Hotel is bringing extreme rock crawling to downtown Reno. The W.E. Rock Western US Rock Crawling Nationals will take place as part of Reno Rocks 4×4.com over Father’s Day weekend.

Two additional events scheduled for Reno Rocks 4×4.com will give amateur drivers the unique opportunity to test their skills on the manmade W.E. Rock course, the Surplus City Jeep Parts High Sierra Rock Crawling Championship and Northern Nevada 4×4 Club Challenge Crawl.

Other Reno Rocks 4×4.com highlights include a Wheelers for the Wounded Tour Stop, 4×4 Show & Shine and 4×4 Rough & Tough competitions, the Surplus City Jeep Parts Teeter Totter and Ramp Travel Index (RTI), a People’s Choice Team Tire Climb, Beauty and the 4×4 Beast Contest, New 4×4 Showcase, Military and Public Safety 4×4 Vehicle Displays, a Manufacturers Midway, a Friday night pool party with men’s and women’s swimsuit competitions, and free live music in the casino Friday and Saturday nights. For more information on any of the events taking place at Reno Rocks 4×4.com, visit www.RenoRocks4×4.com and follow the Forum links.

Spectator season passes for Reno Rocks are now available at www.sandsrenoevents.com. Participant registration packages are also available.

Reno Tahoe is gearing up for the Northstar-at-Tahoe Tour de Nez June 17-21, when one of the West’s premier cycling events comes to the Sierra Nevada with events in Reno, Truckee and North Lake Tahoe.

This is bicycle racing at its finest – some of the best athletes in the sport working with and against each other in a race that is part endurance, part speed and part strategy, all against the backdrop of perfect summer weather and the Sierra Nevada range. But it’s not all about the racing: The Tour brings with it a festival atmosphere buzzing with the energy of fitness freaks and partiers – and everyone and everything in between.

So pack up the bike, make your way to Reno Tahoe and enjoy Nevada’s great outdoors.

From Fernando Leal, a Reno developer and supporter of the Tour de Nez:

As developer for The MONTAGE in downtown Reno, I understand the importance of a vital urban core. Cities thrive when there is a downtown from which civic pride and participation can grow and flourish; a core where resident and tourist participation is encouraged through active lifestyles in recreation, the arts, restaurants, entertainment and events.

The Tour de Nez combines two of my great passions – downtown Reno and cycling. A five-day cycling festival that includes recreational rides, world-class racing, cycling movies, parties and more … what’s not to love? I am honored that Montage Marketing Corporation is a proud sponsor of the Tour de Nez. The sponsorship is our way of demonstrating our appreciation and support to the event organizers for hosting a world-class event that we Renoites can be proud of.

Special events like the Tour de Nez and Artown bring thousands of visitors to our area who stay in our hotels, dine at our great local restaurants, and help with a downtown culture we are all working hard to create. These events also leave visitors with a great impression of Reno so they serve as good public relations ambassadors for our city.  The Tour de Nez has been instrumental over the last 15 years in providing a sense of community for Reno residents. Reno residents benefit from a variety of wonderful events that provide great entertainment options nearly every weekend. These events have a huge impact on improving the quality of life in our great city. The least we can do as citizens is to support these wonderful amenities in order to ensure their long-term viability.

Race schedule:

June 17

• Meet and greet with pro racers at Amendment 21
• Screening of “Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”

June 18

• Downtown Truckee criterium for professional men and women, masters and handcycles
• Downtown Truckee races for clunkers, messengers and kids
• Music and feast after races in downtown Truckee

June 19

• Morning group ride with athletes
• Downtown Reno Circuit Race for professional men and women, masters and handcycles
• Downtown Truckee races for clunkers, messengers and kids
• Reno Film Festival bicycle film “Breaking Away,” at Wingfield Park Amphitheater

June 20

• Morning group ride with athletes
• Village circuit race at the Village at Northstar at Tahoe for Pro men, women and masters, juniors and handcycles
• Village races for clunkers, kids and messengers
• Expo, music, demos, food, festival, and party, all in the Village at Northstar

June 21

• LUX, The great Tour de Nez Century ride along the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe