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Nevada City Classic
The 56th annual Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race tore through the streets of historic downtown Nevada City. The annual Father’s Day race challenges even the most elite of cyclists as the criterium race winds around 7 turns over 1.1…

Nevada City Classic
The 55th annual Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race tore through the streets of historic downtown Nevada City today. The annual Father’s Day race challenges even the most elite of cyclists as the criterium race winds around 7 turns…

Amgen Tour of California
Amgen Tour of California, Stage 2 start in downtown Nevada City was the place to be this morning. The 10th anniversary cycling road race includes 18 of the world's top professional cycling teams, which include Olympic medalists, Tour…

Jim Rogers Memorial Ride
The 6th annual Jim Rogers Memorial Ride took place on Sunday afternoon. The group bicycle ride is to honor Jim Rogers, who was killed in 2010 by a motorist who was texting and driving. The celebration is also a chance to educate the community…

Get outside: skiing, hiking, biking and more
Hello January, I've been thinking of writing a blog post about places to go skiing, sledding, snow shoeing and all sorts of other fun winter outdoor fun, but we're currently experiencing a spring fever. So while we wait for Mother Nature to…

Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race
The 54th annual Nevada City Classic Bicycle Race tore through the streets of historic downtown Nevada City today. The annual Father’s Day race challenges even the most elite of cyclists as the criterium race winds around 7 turns…

Jim Rogers Memorial Ride
The fifth annual Jim Rogers Memorial Ride took place today, to honor one of Nevada City's memories and to educate the community of safe cycling and driving practices. Jim Rogers was killed in 2010 by a motorist who was texting and driving.…

Mountain Biking Scotts Flat Trail
Scotts Flat Trail is a swooping 4 mile mountain bike trail that begins near the Old Five Mile House off Hwy 20 down to Scott Flat Lake. It was completed last spring by a group of 40 local volunteers from the Forest Trails Alliance in coordination…

Loma Rica Bangor Loop Ride
Lots of sunny days in Nevada City this month, what to do when the skiing up the hill isn't calling your name? Hop on your bike! "This lack of winter is a worry for all of us, but I have to say it is a boon for cycling. We drove 20 minutes…

Triathlon Club
Is your New Years resolution to get in shape? Have you ever considered doing a triathlon? Are you inspired by the ladies at the Barbara Schmidt Millar Triathlon? There's a new tri club forming right here in Nevada City. The Soles…

Thanksgiving Cycling Events
Eat too much turkey? Maybe it's time to get outside and enjoy some fresh air! This weekend there are a number of great outdoor themed events, if you missed the Turkey Trot there's still time to join the Bear Yuba Land Trust Turkey Trek. …

Celebration of Life Triathlon
Barbara Schmidt Millar Celebration of Life Triathlon is one of those events that makes me proud to call Nevada City home. The 19th annual women's only triathlon took place this morning in Cascade Shores. The event is a fundraiser for the Women's…

Cycling around California
The Outside Inn hosts some of the coolest guests, today's crew including 6 mates from Australia who are on a self guided cycling tour around the northern part of California. Their trip will span 4 weeks and cover 1000 miles. Ferdy, the…

Cycling Nevada City to Downieville
Today's blog post comes from my mother, Evans Phelps, who is an inspiration to many of us in her continual quest for new outdoor experiences . This week she took a ride with her new touring bike from Tour of Nevada City and shared some…

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…

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…

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 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…