Biking

What to do, what to do? That’s the question that starts most every weekend. If you’ve got kids, test their mettle at the annual Capitol City Triathlon. Open to kids of all ages, they will bike, run, and swim their way to the finish line. The third annual Sassabration event kicks off with a multi-colored, costume bike parade from the Brewery Arts Center to the celebration at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. Multiple bands, vendors, non-profit booths, free swimming at the Carson Hot Springs, not to mention the yummy food and drink available make this a not-to-be-missed festival.

Eight MIT and Harvard students are biking across the country to teach hands-on engineering workshops to students in select locations, including a stop at the Carson City Library. The team of students will bike across the United States in collaboration with edX and Teach for America as part of an effort to rethink STEM education.

Promoting Carson City’s paranormal, improving blighted spaces and creating mountain bike destinations are among the projects the Carson City Visitors Bureau is lining up with help from Travel Nevada.

At a public workshop on June 20, 2017, the City Manager expressed the opinion that Carson City would be relinquishing control of its fate to the Reno City Council if it elects to prohibit the sale of recreational marijuana within its borders and that the cost of dealing with marijuana consumption within our jurisdiction (because of its availability in Washoe County) cannot be adequately offset without the ability to collect taxes on new retail pot sales.

Gov. Brian Sandoval signed laws Monday that create the framework for the implementation of recreational marijuana, a measure establishing the Walker River State Recreation Area and additional laws aimed at ensuring Nevada’s students have safe learning environments.

This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Kurt Meyer, program manager for the second annual Epic Rides Off Road Carson City mountain biking event, this Friday through Sunday, June 16-18.

Mallory and Molly Otto, both 18, were new to mountain biking last year when the Carson City Off-Road came to town.

It is time to gather up the family and gear and head to your favorite recreation spot. Memorial Day weekend is the kick off for the summer, and traditionally it is a very busy weekend on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Forest visitors can enjoy biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and many more recreations activities this summer.

It’s going to be gorgeous all weekend long, and there are plenty of ways to take advantage of the sunny weather. The Annual Cops and Kids Open House at the Carson City Sheriff’s Department is a family favorite with free food, activities, and games. Treasure hunters will be kept busy with the Genoa Community Garage Sale, as well as one encompassing the Saratoga Springs area of Johnson Lane. Lend a hand to Muscle Powered this morning as their monthly Trash Mob tackles the Linear Park Trail. Keep reading for great ideas on how to have some fun.

SATURDAY:

With rising temperatures bringing snowmelt runoff from the Sierra, a Flood Watch is in effect beginning Sunday for much of the region, including Carson City, Lyon, Washoe and Douglas counties, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

This weekend is for all of the moms out there, and the dads that are also moms, and the women who hold a special place of honor in our hearts. Scoop the family up and find something to enjoy together. The annual RSVP Spring Carnival is an easy choice, but a round-trip to Virginia City on the historic V and T Steam Train is pretty memorable. Find something pretty for her garden at the Spring Plant Sale that the Greenhouse Project hosts each year. Keep reading, there’s plenty of family fun this weekend, and adult fun if you’ve found yourself a babysitter.

SATURDAY:

The annual spring breakfast and open house at Silver Saddle Ranch is this Saturday. The public is invited. A birdwalk starts the day at 7 a.m., breakfast is served at 9.

Sweethearts of the Sierra will provide music and trails will be open. Muscle Powered will be biking many of the trails and it is a great opportunity to visit the historic Red House.

Adapting to a very snowy winter in the northern Sierra Nevada, Epic Rides announced Tuesday a modified course for the Capitol 35 and Capitol 50 events for the 2nd Annual Carson City Off-Road mountain bike festival June 16-18. The Capitol 15 will be unchanged from last year.

Whether it's snowboarders, skiers, cyclists, runners or swimmers, Olympic and elite athletes utilize Lake Tahoe to push their training regimens to the limit with challenging and breathtaking terrain.

Hello fellow anglers, we have one week to go to the California opening day of trout fishing season. On April 29, 2017 the lakes and steams in Inyo, Mono and Alpine counties will open for fishing. On a special note, the rivers leading into Lake Tahoe do not open until July 1, 2017.

“All children are artists. The problem is to remain an artist once you grow up.” — Pablo Picasso, Painter, Sculptor.

In the Fall of 2015, I was teaching to a group of high school students on the topic of creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship. As examples, I shared stories about the imaginative minds of George Lucas and Steve Jobs.

Spring is what you make of it. It’s not going to be that warm today, but it’ll be dry, so embrace the day. Tuesdays are for hiking and biking in Carson. The morning easy walk will take you from Mills Park to the Capitol and the afternoon conditioning hike will give you well-deserved views from C-Hill. Now that we’ve warmed up some, the Tuesday evening ladies’ ride in Ash Canyon has started up again: don’t forget your helmet. Congratulations to Mile High Jazz Band for 16 years of monthly concerts at Comma Coffee. Enjoy a night of great music, yummy drinks, and a birthday cake to celebrate.

If you’re visiting Carson City as part of a large group or event, chances are you’ve come into contact with Stu Wexler, sales manager for Wyndham Garden and Max Casino.

Editor’s Note: Berggren, a senior, is Team Captain of the CHS NJROTC Orienteering: On Feb. 17, the Carson High School NJROTC Orienteering Team flew to Atlanta, Georgia to compete in the National Orienteering Competition held at Red Top Mountain State Park.

This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Randy Gaa, secretary of the Carson City pedestrian, hiking and cycling nonprofit Muscle Powered.

The group promotes bicycle and pedestrian activities around Carson City. See the video below or go here.

Longtime Carson City residents Sam Landis, Rob McFadden, and Mark Turner announced they will break ground on Mills Landing, a town house community designed to bring affordable housing to Carson City, in a ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday, March 22 at 9 a.m. at 1428 State Street in Carson City.

Carson City school children as well as though throughout the state will take part in organized events that promote walking or bicycling to school during Nevada Moves Week, held March 13 through March 17.

When it comes to shooting with a bow and arrow, the concept seems simple. “The point of the arrow, that’s where you’re aiming,” explained Fernando Luna, a 10-year-old Carson City student involved in a local school archery program.

Input from planned upgrades at Spooner Lake west of Carson City is sought by Nevada State Parks, which is inviting users to complete an online survey.

Mongoose bikes is helping support the Pioneer High School transition program. The transition program at the Carson City high school helps students into post higher education and career paths. Mongoose is providing bikes, helmets, and all the essentials to maintain a bike. Students will learn bike safety and how to complete basic bike maintenance.

The annual Christmas Open House is this Saturday at Silver Saddle Ranch. The historic Red House will be the gathering point for activities. Hike the ranch or join Muscle-Powered members biking the trails.

Many Nevada schoolchildren will take part in organized events to walk or bicycle to school Wednesday in recognition of International Walk to School Day.

A 33-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday on felony suspicion of third offense domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Whoa doggy, what a weekend. Dayton Valley Days, the Steampunk Ball and Parade in Virginia City, and the Western Heritage Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park are just the tip of the iceberg. Whether it’s in Carson City, or just over the hill in one of our neighboring counties, you’ll find something fun to do. Read on.

SATURDAY:

The Carson Valley Trails Association, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Carson Valley Medical Center, will present its 8th annual Hike for Health Day on Saturday, September 17, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Nature Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch, located east of the Town of Genoa at 381 Genoa Lane.