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OATBRAN Part II, Putting Away the Bikes and Breaking out the Skis- OATBRAN Ride continues on US Highway 50 across Nevada. My last write-up featured the start from Lake Tahoe to the Lunch Stop at Bean Flat between Austin and Eureka. This the continuation of the ride and includes *Notes to the Mochila”. In honor of the Pony Express, we ask each rider to carry a saddlebag [...]
Bicycling Nevada in August- by Curtis Fong, “the Guy from Tahoe” August with its hot daytime temps and thunder showers is the Dog Days of Summer when it comes to bicycling events in Nevada. Still, August is still a great time to get out and ride, no matter where you are in Nevada. Road Biking in Northern Nevada and [...]
Bicycling Nevada – July is Looking Hot!- by Curtis Fong, “the Guy from Tahoe” The Bicycling Season in Nevada has started and is going strong with many exceptional June events and more upcoming in July. America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride on Sunday June 3 was sold out and had 3000 participants with 1040 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Team in Training bicyclists coming [...]
Jampacked June for Bicycling in Nevada- by Curtis Fong, “The Guy From Tahoe” Holly Molly! Did you see how fast that Peloton was moving through Carson Valley? Amazing Race! Women’s Stage 2 The 13th Annual Tour of California, Men’s Stage 6 and Women’s Stage 2, provided excitement and drama as both races came through the Carson Valley and climbed up and [...]
Carson Valley Correspondence – January 2019
Heritage and tradition Carson Valley is known for its rich agricultural history and celebrated traditions, both long-standing and somewhat new. And there is possibly no better example than the Eagles & Ag event which takes place at the end of January and is now in its 17th year. Photo by John Humphrey What is Eagles [...] Continue Reading
Elko Correspondence – January 2019
Happy New Year from Elko. The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering The “Gathering” is less than a month away. If you have not gotten your tickets, do not wait much longer as I heard that tickets are going fast. Cowboy poet and musician Sid Marty ///27th Annual National Cowboy Poetry Gathering. Thursday, January 27, 2011. (Photograph [...] Continue Reading
Las Vegas Correspondence – January 2019
Bodies are swarming Las Vegas in January! After the holidays are over you would think Las Vegas would slow down for a month … not happening! January ramps up with bodies everywhere in town at the conventions, including the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Adult Entertainment Expo (AVN) and at the hotels. Hundreds of thousands of [...] Continue Reading
