Off-Road

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles has awarded $1,290,293 to 28 off-highway vehicle projects and initiatives in Nevada.

After a successful inaugural year raising more than $26,000 for trails, the second-annual Epic Rides “Hail the Trail” fundraiser will launch March 1 with a goal of raising $40,000 by raffling off four high-performance mountain bikes worth $6,000 each.

The Pine Nut Mountains Trail Association is pleased to announced that it is a grant recipient from the 2018 Nevada Off–Highway Vehicle Registration Program for use in supporting numerous clean up events.

I don’t want to jinx anything, but there are rumors of wet stuff on the way. Granted, the valley will probably just see some rain, but I love seeing our mountains snow-capped. The Epic Rides’ Carson City Off-Road race isn’t until June, but locals can sign up tonight at a nice discount. Teens can find a little peace and quiet with the new Meditation Group that meets at A to Zen. Learning to calm your mind can be an invaluable tool during the school year.

Early-bird registration began Monday for the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike series taking place in the summer.

In anticipation of the Carson City Off Road 2018 mountain bike event in June, the promoting agency Epic Rides will hold a community signup and discount night Jan. 3 at The Fox Brewpub.

The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and the Eldorado National Forest will begin the sale of Christmas tree permits on Monday, Nov. 13. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar trees up to six inches in diameter at the base in designated cutting areas.

In its nearly 20 years, Muscle Powered — Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Carson City — has been instrumental in building trails, advocating for safety and access, and cleaning up public spaces.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, August 4, from 7:00 to 8:00 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. Bonkowski hosts the coffee gatherings as a way to get Carson City residents involved in city issues.

Where else in the world can you traverse a forest composed entirely of dilapidated and half-buried cars, photograph a plaster ghost riding a bicycle next to a giant metal penguin and miner, admire eloquent murals depicting history, and watch 30-foot flames shoot from the antennae of a giant metal praying mantis? Nevada, of course. And the 2017 Nevada Magazine Silver State Scavenger Hunt is the perfect way to do it.

The Carson City Off-Road event was held June 16th – 18th, three days of racing, riding, music, and other fun activities. This race is the 3rd and final in the Off-Road series that Epic Rid ...

Mountain bike enthusiasts will have a few more days to enter the raffle to win a new bike as a fundraiser for Epic Rides.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is requesting the public’s help in identifying suspects responsible for the theft of several high dollar mountain bikes from participants of the Carson City Off-Road event held this weekend.

What a weekend. With the Stewart Pow Wow and the Carson City Off-Road, the town was packed with visitors and locals enjoying our city. Next weekend comes jam-packed with everything vehicular.

Sunday capped off the 3-day Carson City Off-Road mountain bike racing series in downtown Carson City as the pro men and women backcountry races highlighted the main event of the day.

A happy Fathers’ Day to all of you with kids, and all of you making a difference in a kid’s life. Enjoy some family time at the Carson Hot Springs where fathers are swimming free today. Downtown is still hopping with live music, bicycles, and great food. Everyone races for free at the Carson City BMX Olympic Day, just make sure you’ve got long sleeves and leave the flip-flops at home. Keep reading and you’re sure to find some way to spend some time with that special man in your life.

A bean bag shotgun blast from Sheriff Ken Furlong signaled the start of the Capital 50 and 35 backcountry rides Saturday in downtown Carson City capping the second day of the 2017 Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike racing series.

Local bicyclists led off the 2017 Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike racing series with the Klunker Criterium Friday evening in downtown Carson City.

The weekend hasn’t even started, and I’m already exhausted just trying to decide what to do first! Live music, races, activities, and much more await you downtown as part of the Carson City Off-Road. Stewart Indian School is awash in bright colors, beadwork, and dancers from all across the country during their annual Fathers’ Day Pow Wow. Congratulations to the Show Tree Brewing Company by the Carson Hot Springs; their big grand opening bash includes multiple bands. Keep reading – this weekend has a whole lot to offer.

SATURDAY:

Have you ever wished you could clone yourself? If you haven’t, then these next few weekends will make you consider it: there are just too many options to choose from. Whether you prefer indoors, outdoors, adults-only, or family friendly, there is something to enjoy. The Stewart Fathers’ Day Pow Wow and the Carson City Off-Road are the big tickets in town this weekend, complete with some downtown road closures. Take a look at the whole list and you’ll find something that suits your mood perfectly, and is possibly just around the corner.

FRIDAY:

An Instagram message confirms: Cycling legend Lance Armstrong is in Carson City for the Carson City Off-Road Epic Rides event.

The following is the Friday through Sunday road closure schedule for the second annual Carson City Off-Road event. Carson Street, from Proctor to 5th will be closed Friday 5 a.m. to Sunday 11:59 p.m. The following roadways will be impacted throughout the weekend:

The Carson City Off-Road will bring some of the country’s best mountain bike riders into Carson City for the weekend. But the event isn’t just about cycling.

The second annual Carson City Off-Road adventure begins Friday with multiple races, a bike and gear expo, and a music festival complete with beer garden, food, on and off-trail and pavement thrills.

Can you feel the excitement in the air?

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.

I hope that no one is thinking that the middle of the week has nothing to offer. You’ll find some melodic rock all the way from Los Angeles when The Battlefield hits the stage at Sassafras. If you live or work downtown, the Public Meeting regarding the upcoming Epic Rides event will of great interest to you. Meet local artist, Carol Brown, at the reception celebrating her work in Comma Coffee’s Backseat Gallery. Wind down with some Jack Daniel’s at the Fox Brewpub – they’re celebrating Whiskey Wednesday in the Fox’ Den.

Here are highlights from Saturday night's summer Blinky Man bike ride through downtown Carson City. Blinky Man is a costumed bike ride at night, with lights and stops throughout Carson City.

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

In preparation of the second Carson City Off-Road event City officials encourage residents to attend a public meeting about Epic Rides, event festivities, and street closures.