Biking to Hirschman’s Pond
Looking for a fun family friendly activity? Go check out Hirschman's Pond in downtown Nevada City. The trail head starts at the bottom of Cement Hill Road, a mere mile from downtown Nevada City. The first 1/2 mile of the trail is wheelchair…
Hirschman Trail
What would our county be without all the wonderful volunteers that keep our community vibrant? This Saturday about 20 volunteers from the Bear Yuba Land Trust and BONC got together to work on areas of the Hershman's Pond Trail. Led…
Jim Rogers Memorial Bike Ride
A beautiful day in Nevada City today provided 150 riders the opportunity to gather and show their support for Jim Rogers, a well known local cyclist and one of the founders of the Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop who died in 2010 while riding…
Last Minute Christmas Shopping
Are you a last minute shopper? Here are a few suggestions on some gift ideas for someone in Nevada City, or someone who'd like to visit the area. If you can't make it to the last Victorian Christmas today, here are a few suggestions, or…
Holdrege and Kull Fall Classic
Because the weather has been great, and the fall colors make bike riding so satisfying, Holdrege and Kull, that fine engineering firm in town, once again sponsored a community mountain bike, road cycling, and hike followed by a band and…
Mountain Biking Truckee to Nevada City
A crew of 8 hardy and adventuresome mountain bikers recently rode from Truckee to Nevada City, successfully completing an almost all dirt 70 mile ride. Dan Goldsmith and Matt Reynolds spent weeks researching the route, which included…
Grouse Ridge Mountain Biking
Earlier this month a team of dedicated volunteers (including a pair of goats) put in some long hours to help maintain the mountain biking trails up at Grouse Ridge. Bicyclists of Nevada County (or BONC as its known around here) organized…
Celebration of Life Triathlon
Congratulations to all the participants of the 18th annual Barbara Schmidt Millar Celebration of Life Triathlon. Over 400 women swam, biked and ran around Cascade Shores in Nevada City. The event raised over $50,000 this year, with money…
Nevada City Mountain Biking
New Zealander Nicole Ranger mountain biking Round Mountain Trail and Hudson Trail in Nevada City. She thinks the trails here are "awesome." She enjoyed the added technical challenges of the rocky terrain. If you're looking for riding…
Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race
The 52nd Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race took place today in and around downtown Nevada City. The well established race is the second oldest cycling in the US and the oldest in the West. Crowds came out, despite the heat, to cheer on…
Bike & Hike Event
The 2012 Bike & Hike Event took place today at Seven Hills School. The fundraiser for the Nevada City Schools had something for everyone; road rides, hikes, obstacle courses, tricycle races, silent auction, taco lunch, plus more. Lots…
Buttermilk Bend Trail, Bridgeport
The wildflowers are in season at Bridgeport on the South Yuba River. Pack a picnic and head to Buttermilk Bend Trail, the level trail follows the river for 1.2 miles and is perfect for all ages and abilities. Guided walks every Saturday…
Jim Rogers Memorial ride
A cold misty Saturday did not deter the 150 riders who came out to remember fellow cyclist Jim Rogers, who was killed two years ago on Hwy 174 by a passing motorist while riding his bicycle. The group rode en mass to remember one of the…
Cycling to Bridgeport
What do you do when there's no snow? Get on your bike! Put on your Outside Inn jersey and hit the fabulous Nevada County roads. Dieter and the ladies rode did the Bridgeport Loop. Stop by the Outside Inn for a map, because one of these…
Round Mountain Bike Ride
There's no snow in the mountains, so the locals are still out mountain biking. These photos are from the Round Mountain mountain bike ride, a two hour loop from the Outside Inn's front door, with extended riding options down to the South…
Outdoor Enthusiast Gift Guide
Looking for a gift idea for the outdoor enthusiast on your Christmas list? Join the Plaid Friday movement this week and shop local. (For other great local gift ideas click on my previous gift giving guides, Wine Lovers, Children Gift ideas…
Round Mountain Mountain Bike Ride
On a cold (really cold) Saturday in November approximately 30 mountain bikers met at the top of Round Mountain for a BONC (Bicyclists of Nevada County) sponsored GALA ride. Besides BONC members, riders from FTA (Forest Trails Alliance)…
Upper Pioneer Trail
Nevada City's well known Pioneer Trail is a 30 mile singletrack ride from Nevada City to Lake Spaulding. From there you can ride the little known but spectacularly fun and beautiful 8 mile loop known as the Upper Pioneer Trail. Trailbuilder…
Donner Summit Bike Ride
The bicycle ride up and over Donner Summit on the historic Highway 40 is a classic road bike ride not to be missed in the summer months. The Outside Inn cycling crew of Wanda Shiotsuka, Heidi Biber, Rosanne Paul, and Evans Phelps started…
Gold Lakes Cycling Loop
Another great road ride for summer is the 45 mile loop up and over Gold Lakes, then returning through the Portola valley and back up Yuba Pass at the northern end of Highway 49. This ride starts at Bassetts if you are leaving from Nevada…
Outside Inn Bike Jerseys
The Nevada City Bicycle Classic raced through the streets of Nevada City putting everyone in a bike happy mood. For those of us who aren't professional cyclists there are plenty of amazing rides throughout Nevada City and beyond. We've asked…