Reno-Tahoe

Galena Fest 2009 is bringing competitive mountain biking to the hills of Reno Tahoe on Sept. 27, taking advantage of one of the region’s best-kept secrets – the Galena Creek Regional Park – and giving enthusiast’s another reason to visit the region.

The race takes place 7 a.m.-2 p.m. with tons of events for mountain bikers of every age and skill level, and plenty of fun for spectators. Read More

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The Tour de Nez, Northern Nevada’s premier cycling event, comes to Reno-Tahoe this week with an exciting schedule of events and entertainment, as well as some new venues. This year, the tour will include action in Reno, Truckee and North Tahoe.

Schedule and locations

Tuesday June 17 at Grand Sierra Resort: 6-8 pm Athlete presentation, Grand Theater; 8-11 pm Athlete meet and BBQ, Nikki Beach
Wednesday, June 18 at Grand Sierra Resort: 5:20-5:30 pm 10th Annual Clunker Classic; 5:40-6 pm Kids’ Races; 6-6:30 pm Messengers; 6:50-8 pm Pro NRC Criterium; 8-8:20 pm Pro Awards & Interviews; 8-11 pm Block Party
Thursday, June 19 at Northstar at Tahoe: 10 am-11 pm Pro NRC Time Trial viewing area – top of Gondola; 9-10:30 am LUX Recreational registration & check-in, Basque Room-Village at Northstar; 11:05 am-12:30 pm LUX Recreational Time Trial viewing area-top of Gondola; 12-12:30 pm Time Trial Awards & Interviews Time Trial Finish; 12:30-6 pm LUX Golf Tournament
Thursday, June 19 at Downtown Truckee: 5:30-5:40 pm 10th Annual Clunker Classic; 5:45-6:05 pm Kids’ Races; 6:15-7:30 pm Pro NRC Criterium; 7:40-8 pm Pro Awards & Interviews; 8-10 pm Truckee Block Party
Friday June 20 at Northstar at Tahoe: 9-10 am LUX Mountain Bike Demo & Bike Park ride check-in Plaza Bikes; 10 am LUX Mountain Bike Park Ride begins Plaza Bikes; 2-5 pm Tour de Nez Expo Village Overlook; 1:30 pm Northstar Pro NRC Road Circuit Race begins Guest Drop Off; 1-4 pm Live Music on Village Stage; 4:30 pm Northstar Pro NRC Road Circuit Race finish Guest Drop Off; 4:30-5 pm Awards & Interviews Guest Drop Off; 5-8 pm Live Music & Tour de Nez party
Saturday, June 21 at Northstar at Tahoe: 7:15 am – 8:00 am Century Ride registration & check-in; 8 am Century Ride; 11 am-5 pm Tour de Nez Expo; 11 am-2 pm Tour de Nez Festival; 11:30 am-2:30 pm Live Music; 1:30-1:45 pm 10th Annual Clunker Classic; 1:50 pm-2 pm Clunker Classic Awards; 2-2:15 pm Masters’ 35+ 1, 2, 3 Circuit Race warm up; 2:15-3:15 pm Masters’ 35+ 1, 2, 3 Circuit Race; 3-6 pm Live Music; 3:20-3:30 pm Masters’ 35+ 1, 2, 3 Awards; 3:35-4 pm Kids’ Races; 4-5:15 pm Women’s Pro 1, 2, 3 Warm-up/Circuit Race; 5:20-5:45 pm Women’s Pro 1, 2, 3 Awards; 5:45-7:30 pm Mighty Tour de Nez Twilight Pro Warm-up/NRC Circuit Race; 6:30-9:30 pm Live Music; 7:30-7:45 pm Pro NRC Awards; 7:30-10 pm Live Music & Tour de Nez Party
Sunday, June 22 at Northstar at Tahoe: 8-9:30 am LUX Ride with the Pros registration, check-in & breakfast; 9:30-11 am LUX Ride with the Pros bike ride

For more event information, click here.

With its high-altitude and moderate year-round climate, Reno-Tahoe attracts fitness freaks like moths to flame. Around just about every corner here there is a runner, a cyclist or a triathlete in training. And throughout the spring, summer and fall seasons, many local events draw even more fitness freaks to the Sierra…

The Reno-Tahoe Odyssey (June 6-7) offers runners an opportunity to team up with friends to conquer a 178-mile course that begins in Reno and winds around Lake Tahoe, before returning back to Reno. Along the way runners will experience the history of the Sierra Nevada, see some of the world’s most magnificent vistas and make new friends. Check the event Web site for more information on one of the region’s premier events.