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Non-club members are welcome to join these rides!
However, after your first ride with us, our insurance requires that you become a member before joining us for more.
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Ride Date: 08/04/2026
Ride Title: Tue Evg MTB - TRT Kingsbury South Trail to Panorama Trail Ou
Depart Time: 5pm
Meeting Place: Heavenly Stagecoach Lodge Parking Lot
https://maps.app.goo.gl/13ZyWG6p9Rkq6yyN7
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Mountain
Mileage: 11
Amount of Climbing:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: Let's check out the new Panorama Trail at Heavenly Ski Area! This recently completed single track route connects the Tahoe Rim Trail to the Heavenly Gondola mid and upper stations, and is truly Panoramic...wrapping around the ski area and offering views in all directions. We'll shoot for the trail's terminus, but may not make it that far before our turn-around time. However there is a fantastic viewpoint along the way above North Bowl chair ("Western Perimeter") which we should be able to make.
We'll start out via a climb up the TRT Kingsbury South trail, which contains some challenging technical bits (great for practicing your do-overs!), then joining the TRT Heavenly section for a short while before turning off onto the Panorama trail. The distance from the parking lot to the Pano trail turnoff is 2.25 miles, and is signed, but be sure and keep an eye out lest you'll end up at Star Lake!
Being an out-and-back route, feel free to turn around whenever you wish, or start earlier if you'd like. And remember to bring a headlamp/extra layer JIK. We'll finish the evening at Fox and Hound for food and libations.
We'll start out via a climb up the TRT Kingsbury South trail, which contains some challenging technical bits (great for practicing your do-overs!), then joining the TRT Heavenly section for a short while before turning off onto the Panorama trail. The distance from the parking lot to the Pano trail turnoff is 2.25 miles, and is signed, but be sure and keep an eye out lest you'll end up at Star Lake!
Being an out-and-back route, feel free to turn around whenever you wish, or start earlier if you'd like. And remember to bring a headlamp/extra layer JIK. We'll finish the evening at Fox and Hound for food and libations.
Ride Date: 08/08/2026
Ride Title: Blue Lakes
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: First parking area on left at Blue Lakes Road and Hwy 88.
Ride Leader: Judy Guinn (7753020031)
Email: lilwch@charter.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 25
Amount of Climbing:
Pace: Easy
Terrain: Medium
Description: Out and back to Blue Lakes. Turn around at Lower Blue Lake.
Ride Date: 08/15/2026
Ride Title: Ward Creek and Barker Pass Roads
Depart Time: 9:00 am
Meeting Place: Olympic Valley at Palisades Ski Resort parking lot east end
Ride Leader: Allen Forbes ((775) 848-4915)
Email: allen@forbes-engineering.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 45
Amount of Climbing: 3100
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Start at Palisades Ski Resort parking lot east end by the A-frame building (it’s actually a funky tri-A frame) which has a restroom facility that is typically open. We’ll ride on the bike path to highway 89 cross at the light and ride the bike path along the river to Tahoe City. We head south on the bike path to Barker Pass Road. Then ascend to the end of the pavement to the top of Barker Pass. Approximately 1500 ft climb to Barker Pass. Return to the lake and use the bike trail to Ward Creek Boulevard. Ward Creek is an easy climb through the neighborhood to the Sherwood Express chair lift on the backside of Alpine Meadows and loop around back to 89. Both roads offer a respite from busy Tahoe shore roads. Heading back north we’ll go past Tahoe City back to the very easy and scenic miles along the Truckee River Bike Path returning to the start.
Ride Date: 08/23/2026
Ride Title: Gold Lakes Loop
Depart Time: TBD
Meeting Place: The pond behind the general store in Graeagle, CA
Ride Leader: Monica Siewertsen (9512331081)
Email: mbs0613@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: ~ 46
Amount of Climbing: ~ 4600
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: A great loop outside of our usual riding area. We will head SE on 89 out of town, the first ~2 miles are heavily trafficked and on rougher road. With that stretch out of the way, the remainder of this ride enjoys lighter traffic, beautiful scenery and reasonable climbs. The route takes us to Calpine, Sattley and the a right turn onto hwy 49 and up Yuba Pass. From the summit there is a lovely, long downhill to Bassetts. We make a right here onto Gold Lake Rd for the last climb of the day highlighted with great views of the Buttes and past the series of lakes that pepper the area. A final slightly rougher pavement downhill and a left onto the busy 89 will take us back to the start. There will be opportunity for water/restroom at Calpine, restroom at Yuba Pass summit and food/ice cream/drinks at Bassetts' Station. The pond is a refreshing cool off spot at the end of the ride, if desired.
Ride Date: 09/12/2026
Ride Title: Lake Davis and/or Gold Lakes Loop
Depart Time: 9
Meeting Place: Lake Davis, campsite to be determined later, or Graeagle, by the lake, or Calpine Park.
Ride Leader: Bill Magladry (7757815768)
Email: billmagladry@gmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 60
Amount of Climbing:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: Our annual (except for last year) camping and riding weekend at Lake Davis and Gold Lakes Loop Ride. We can ride on Saturday or Sunday. There is a nice gravel ride around Lake Davis and beyond. We can do the Gold Lakes Loop road ride on Saturday or Sunday. More details to follow.
Ride Date: 09/19/2026
Ride Title: Third Highway Clean-up
Depart Time: 0800
Meeting Place: Turtle Rock Park
Ride Leader: Jordan Brooks (9168337445)
Email: Jordan.brooks84@att.net
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 30+
Amount of Climbing:
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: This is Third
highway cleanup for the season. It's an easy way to help the club, the environment, and your community! We’ll meet at Turtle Rock Park community building at 0800 and spend an hour cleaning the highway roadside of litter.. At the building department there are picnic tables and a restroom, to relax a little and socialize after the ride. Please wear long pants and long sleeves for this. At roughly 0900 we’ll regroup and set off to ride either Monitor or Ebbetts, whichever the group prefers. The more folks who show up, the easier, faster and more fun this goes, so if you’re on the fence, c’mon out!
P.S: please wear pants and closed toe shoes for safety!
highway cleanup for the season. It's an easy way to help the club, the environment, and your community! We’ll meet at Turtle Rock Park community building at 0800 and spend an hour cleaning the highway roadside of litter.. At the building department there are picnic tables and a restroom, to relax a little and socialize after the ride. Please wear long pants and long sleeves for this. At roughly 0900 we’ll regroup and set off to ride either Monitor or Ebbetts, whichever the group prefers. The more folks who show up, the easier, faster and more fun this goes, so if you’re on the fence, c’mon out!
P.S: please wear pants and closed toe shoes for safety!
Ride Date: 09/26/2026
Ride Title: Wrights Lake Road and Union Valley Reservoir Loop
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Dirt Pullout on right side of Wrights Lake road, just a couple hundred feet off of Highway 50. https://goo.gl/maps/JeW2iZWqfojGtooN8
Ride Leader: Chris Cherrix (9286001097)
Email: nuckledragger@hotmail.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 62
Amount of Climbing: approximately 7000'
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Hard
Description: This is a beautiful lollipop ride on lightly traveled roads and good pavement around Union Valley Reservoir and thru the surrounding forests. We’ll start out with a moderate climb up Wright's Lake road for 6 miles before turning onto (mostly) quiet forest service roads, passing Ice House Reservoir before looping around Union Valley Reservoir. New bike paths connecting the campgrounds on the east side of the reservoir will make for a pleasant tour around the lake. Water and restrooms should be available at several points along the ride (miles 13, 28, 43 and 49). Near the end of the tour, we'll have the option of riding up to Wright's Lake and back (4 miles total). Those wishing to avoid the 1300' climb over the first six miles can meet us at the intersection of Wright's Lake Road and FS 32.
Date: 09/26/2026
Ride Title: Carson City Everest Challenge
Description: Muscle Powered and the Carson Senators MTB team are hosting a fully supported Everest Challenge on Kings Canyon Road in Carson City on September 26. You can sign up for a 1/4 Everest, Base Camp, or Full Everest. Kings Canyon Road will be closed to traffic (apart from residents) for the event. This event is serving as a fundraiser for Muscle Powered and the Senators.
Ride Date: 10/03/2026
Ride Title: Tim Rowe Memorial Ride - Sweetwater Summit
Depart Time: 9am
Meeting Place: Dirt parking lot of the CG Bar in Wellington, NV. Please park in the east half of the lot, away from the bar itself.
Ride Leader: Jennie Hamiter (5303071168)
Email: jenniehamiter@mac.com
Type of Ride: Road
Mileage: 40-80
Amount of Climbing: 2k - 4k ft
Pace: Medium
Terrain: Medium
Description: More details as the ride approaches, but this is an annual ride for all club members, with free pizza at the end.