Cycling
Lake Tahoe Bike Plan Wins Nevada Award
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/26/2011 - 4:30pmBy Jeff Cowen
The Nevada Bicycle Advisory Board on Tuesday recognized the efforts of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization (TMPO) for their achievements in bicycling advocacy planning and safety for the 2010 Lake Tahoe Region Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
Amgen Tour of California Tahoe Stage 1 may face snow challenge
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/15/2011 - 4:33amAmgen Tour of California officials say they should have a decision by 9 a.m. as to what they intend to do about the Stage 1 kick-off set to begin at South Lake Tahoe given that snow is expected in the Sierra through the morning.
Opening gala for world's top cyclists at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/19/2011 - 11:38pm(Press Release) LAKE TAHOE — From spandex to black tie — set your sights on some of the world’s top cyclists for an elegant evening celebrating the overall start of the 2011 Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in North America. Wine, dine and mingle during the Opening Gala and Official Team Introduction, Friday, May 13 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa’s Theater in South Lake Tahoe.
The 2011 Amgen Tour of California will feature 19 elite teams, including:
Business to gain international exposure as 2011 Amgen Tour of California sponsor
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 5:30pmFor businesses looking for exposure with active domestic and international market audiences, the opportunity is the Amgen Tour of California and the time is now. The largest sporting event hosted in California includes 27 hours of national television coverage and live broadcasts outside the U.S. in more than 90 countries and billions of worldwide impressions from television, print and online sources.
Volunteer opportunities available for Amgen Tour of California Lake Tahoe stages
Submitted by editor on Sat, 02/19/2011 - 10:33pmThe 2011 Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in North America, recently announced that volunteer opportunities have been posted on their official website, www.AmgenTourofCalifornia.com, for the race, including opportunities for Stage 1 and 2 at Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe kicks off first stages of Amgen Tour of California
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/09/2011 - 5:09pmOrganizers of the the 2011 Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in North America, announced today the Stage 1 and Stage 2 race routes for Lake Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe’s first-ever involvement in the race as the official Overall Start is Sunday, May 15 and begins at South Lake Tahoe at 6,300 feet, the highest start elevation in the six-year history of the competition. Stage 1 wraps up in North Lake Tahoe at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, with the Stage 2 Start taking place nearby at Squaw Valley USA on Monday, May 16.
Cycling through the Pogonip
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/23/2010 - 4:33pmMore Pogonip on the fly from a cyclist's perspective can be found in the latest entry by Jeff Moser at BikeCarson.com. Check out these awesome photos from this morning.
Lake Tahoe selected as start for 2011 Amgen Tour of California
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/07/2010 - 7:01amLAKE TAHOE — The 2011 Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in America, will start at Lake Tahoe, officials announced today.
Lake Tahoe’s first-ever involvement in the race will feature more than a lap and a half around the Lake beginning at the California/Nevada border in South Lake Tahoe with the Stage 1 finish at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in North Lake Tahoe. North Lake Tahoe also hosts the Stage 2 start at Squaw Valley USA, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics.
Tahoe Transportation District pursues federal grant to fund bikeway around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/16/2010 - 10:02amSTATELINE, LAKE TAHOE — A $20 million federal grant to fund a 75-mile bike path around Lake Tahoe is being pursued by the Tahoe Transportation District according to a statement released to the press today.