In The News – Sierra Community House launches ‘Blue Harvest’ Farm-To-Table dinner experience to combat hunger in North Tahoe/Truckee
July 24, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Sierra Sun, on 07/18/2024, Written by Zoe Meyer
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Sierra Community House announced the inaugural “Blue Harvest: United to Nourish,” farm-to-table dinner aimed at supporting local hunger relief efforts. Blue Harvest will take place on Aug. 25 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Dancing Pines venue in Sierraville located at 250 Fibreboard Road.
This intimate dinner will bring together local talent in food, music, art, and winemaking, all in support of Sierra Community House’s Hunger Relief program, which has historically provided nearly 300,000 meals annually to food-insecure residents.
The event will feature a meticulously crafted five-course meal prepared by renowned chef Meredith Miller Elliott. Known for her culinary expertise and her roles as the tour chef for Metallica and Pearl Jam, Elliott’s dedication to food and community has been a driving force behind this event. Ingredients for the meal will be handpicked by Elliott herself, ensuring a top-tier dining experience for the attendees.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe’s Lone Eagle Grille Debuts New Seasonal Menu
July 24, 2024 | Member Submitted
Submitted by Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Incline Village (July 23, 2024) – Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a spacious resort nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and on the shore of Lake Tahoe, announces a new seasonal menu at its signature restaurant Lone Eagle Grille. The new menu is curated under the direction of Istvan Erdos, executive sous chef, and Imre Farkas, chef de cuisine.
“We are thrilled to debut a new menu featuring the delicious seasonal flavors of the Lake Tahoe region,” said Istvan Erdos, executive sous chef of Lone Eagle Grille. “Lone Eagle Grille welcomes our guests and local community for an unforgettable dining experience backdropped by our incredible waterfront setting.”
The new menu at Lone Eagle Grille features a summer corn soup served with Cajun-spiced popcorn, campechana poached shrimp cocktail, a roasted Fulton Valley chicken terrine, and a rainbow carrot and baby spinach salad. Diners can also enjoy a variety of menu classics including mesquite-grilled steaks, fish and chops such as a grilled king salmon fillet with a dill-lemon butter cream, a grilled Niman Ranch pork chop served with summer beans, and a grilled Durham Ranch elk strip loin paired with multiple house-made sauces including a mushroom jus, chimichurri, Marker’s Mark demi-glaze, and more.
Additional main dish selections include a grilled Fulton Valley Farm chicken breast served with an avocado crème fraiche, a pan-seared Chilean seabass served with beech mushrooms, and a pan-seared Grimaud duck breast served with glazed baby carrots. The dishes are complemented by a variety of side dishes such as truffle macaroni and cheese, potato gratin, pan-roasted asparagus, and fried shishito peppers. House-made desserts are also available including a hibiscus cheesecake, a fine dark chocolate mousse, and the signature Baked Tahoe featuring vanilla toffee ice cream covered with torched meringue and garnished with chocolate sauce.
Lone Eagle Grille features a seasonal dining experience on Lake Tahoe’s north shore. The team of talented chefs utilizes the finest local ingredients and flavors representing the regional farms. The restaurant features daily lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch service. For more information on the restaurant and its menus, please visit loneeaglegrille.com.
About Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Ideally situated on the pristine shores of North Lake Tahoe, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, a AAA Four Diamond Award winning resort, offers majestic lake and mountain views from its 422 guestrooms, including 32 suites and 24 lakeside cottages. The resort’s design evokes modern alpine luxury with exposed wood beams, rich leathers, and granite features throughout the property. Premium amenities include 500 feet of private beach featuring a 275-foot floating pier, a year-round heated lagoon-style pool and two hot tubs, a 25,000 square foot Grand Lodge Casino, and 65,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor flexible meeting and event space including the picturesque Lakeside Ballroom, Tahoe’s premier lakeside ballroom just steps away from the beach. Additional amenities include a 20,000 square-foot Stillwater Spa with 16 treatment rooms, multiple restaurants and bars, pet-friendly accommodations, a fully-equipped Hyatt StayFit gym, and an on-site adventure program which provides guided activities led by the resort’s team of adventure specialists. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino has received numerous awards and recognitions including Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels in the World, Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards, Smart Meetings Smart Stars Awards, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotel Awards, and more.
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino is located on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, at 111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, NV, 89451. For more information, visit HyattRegencyLakeTahoe.com or follow the resort on Facebook or Instagram.
About Hyatt Regency hotels
The Hyatt Regency brand is a global collection of hotels and resorts found in more than 200 locations in over 40 countries around the world. The depth and breadth of this diverse portfolio, from expansive resorts to urban city centers, is a testament to the brand’s evolutionary spirit. For more than 50 years, the Hyatt Regency brand has championed fresh perspectives and enriching experiences, while its forward-thinking philosophy provides guests with inviting spaces that bring people together and foster a spirit of community. As a hospitality original, Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts are founded on openness—our colleagues consistently serve with open minds and open hearts to deliver unforgettable celebrations, effortless relaxation and notable culinary experiences alongside expert meetings and technology-enabled collaboration. The brand prides itself on an everlasting reputation for insightful care—one that welcomes all people across all countries and cultures, generation after generation. For more information, please visit hyatt.com
Star Follies Raises ~$70k for Incline Public Schools
The highly anticipated return of the Incline Star Follies made a spectacular return to Incline this past spring, captivating audiences with an unforgettable evening of talent and community spirit. Held at the Incline High School’s Duffield Theater, this year’s event marked a joyful reunion of performers, volunteers, and supporters, celebrating the resilience and creativity of the Incline Village community.
“We are thrilled to be back!,” said Katie Goldberg, one of the original Follies founders. “This event is not only a showcase of our community’s talent but also a testament to the hidden talent within our community. The commitment and hard work of the volunteer performers ensured that the Follies returned with a bang, rekindling the spirit of camaraderie and creativity in our town”.
The Follies also functions as a vital fundraising event for the Incline public schools. Thanks to a generous grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, which covered production costs, the event successfully raised nearly $70,000. These funds will be directed towards supporting the diverse programs offered by the Incline Education Fund.
Set your calendars for next year’s event on May 2nd and 3rd 2025.
We have an annual Rotary Labor Day Duck Drop each year at the Aspen Grove lower green from 9-10:30am. The NLTFPD is our partner, and they bring out the ladder truck and help us drop hundreds of rubber ducks on a target to pick winners of cash prizes of several heats, a championship Finals drop and a high-roller’s Platinum Duck drop. Funds raised go to support local and global projects.
We are starting our Duck Ticket Sales tables on the next two Sunday Mornings from 8-12 at Incline Plaza near Drink Coffee Do Stuff. Then we will have tables as detailed on the flyer starting the first week in August.
Lu Sweeney Rotary Club of Incline Village Past President
The northeast shore’s newest booming summer music festival is back as the multi-day Gambler’s Run returns to the Crystal Bay Club Casino for its second year in a row.
For a while now, the staff at the Crystal Bay Club have been wanting to create an event where locals and visitors could gather at the Tahoe’s northern state line to enjoy the great music that the casino is known for, along with enjoying delicious food, drinks, and local arts & crafts vendors.
This is the second year of the Gambler’s Run, which will take place July 26-28, 2024, on Crystal Bay Club grounds.
Last year the CBC hosted 26 bands over three days, but this year the Gambler’s Run has been condensed down to include bigger names that will be playing longer sets. In its inaugural 2023 year, local-ish bands such as Six Mile Station and Hot Buttered Rum played while this summer California native favorites Donavon Frankenreiter, Jackie Greene, and The Mother Hips are on the bill. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong will also be back, headlining on Friday night with special guest Karl Denson and playing the afterparty on Saturday night.
Crystal Bay Club will have the same general setup as it did last year for the Gambler’s Run, with two stages outdoor and indoor with live music going 2pm-midnight for all three days. The casino also added a kickoff party this year with Grammy nominee Samantha Fish for Thursday night (July 25th).
“It’s a diverse group of musicians including funk, jam, bluegrass, americana,” says CBC General Manager Eric Roe. A lot of these bands have played at the Crown Room over the years as well.
When asked why musicians like playing at the CBC, Roe replies, “Our acoustics are amazing in the Crown Room. We have a rich music history and good energy here in the North Shore. We have a lot of passionate music lovers here.”
Along with a variety of food trucks and local artisan vendors that had already signed up by early May, Roe adds that they’re “collaborating with some big heavy hitter nonprofits” on the sustainability front this year, too. The Tahoe Fund, League to Save Lake Tahoe, Sierra Nevada Alliance, and Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) are just a few organizations that will be giving educational talks between band sets. This year’s festival will be implementing sustainable practices and to be as waste-free as possible. “Zero waste, zero plastic” is what they’re shooting for, Roe reiterates.
Although there is no camping available at the Crystal Bay Club, the CBC has partnered with Incline Lodge to offer Gambler’s Run room packages.
“The majority of festivals offer camping so finding lodging partners was a big goal for us this year,” he says. When asked what his favorite part of the festival was last year, Roe replies, “The overall vibe out there was just incredible. And it looks like it will be well-attended this year.
“We’ve been collaborating with musicians [throughout the year] to give the people what they want. We want to make the Gambler’s Run about them [the audience], for them,” Roe says.
“It has been a goal of mine to get outdoor national acts on the North Shore for years now, so to finally see that come to fruition was incredible,” he adds.
2024 Gambler’s Run tickets are capped at a thousand people per day and as of early June, there were still a few 3-day passes available for purchase. “But I would get them sooner than later,” says Roe.
Sidebar: Other Notable North Lake Tahoe Concert Series Happening This Summer
Live Music at Incline Beach, Incline Village: The Incline Spirits Barefoot Bar at Incline Beach hosts live music on Wednesdays and Fridays from 4pm-7pm. Must have a valid IVGID Picture Pass card to enter. https://inclinespirits.com/barefoot-bar/
Music on the Beach, Kings Beach: This free summer concert series hosted by the North Tahoe Business Association takes place on Fridays from 6pm-8:30pm. https://northtahoebusiness.org/music-on-the-beach/
Concerts at Commons Beach, Tahoe City: This is a free concert series hosted by the Tahoe City Downtown Association and Tahoe City PUD that takes place on Sundays from 4pm-7pm. https://concertsatcommonsbeach.com/
Natural Grocers® Invites Incline Village, NV Community to Grand Opening Celebration on July 31, 2024
July 23, 2024 | Member Submitted
Submitted and written by Natural Grocers Incline Village
Customers will enjoy huge savings, giveaways, sweepstakes, samples and more
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jul. 22, 2024 — Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of its new store in Incline Village, NV on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Located at 873 Tahoe Blvd., this will be Natural Grocers’ fourth store in Nevada. Community members are invited to celebrate the big day with a Grand Opening event including giveaways, spectacular savings, a prize wheel, samples and much more.
Natural Grocers’ good4u® Crew will kick off the festivities at 8:15 AM with a $2,500 donation presentation to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada—its local food bank partner, followed by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with the store manager, additional community leaders and special guests. Doors will open at 8:27 AM with exciting giveaways, deep discounts and vendor samples within a friendly, celebratory atmosphere.
“We are so excited to be opening our new store in Incline Village,” said Raquel Isely, Vice President of Natural Grocers. “Natural Grocers has been serving communities in Nevada since 2016. We’ve received countless requests from folks to open a store in this area for years. The Incline Village and Crystal Bay areas offer residents, outdoor enthusiasts and tourists an amazing array of recreational activities. It’s a natural draw to those seeking mountain living, mountain playing, or a tranquil getaway. We believe our store in Nevada will be a friendly, natural fit for the community. We look forward to supporting residents and visitors with all their grocery needs to lead a healthier lifestyle and fuel their adventures, at our Always Affordable PricesSM.”
GRAND OPENING EVENTS – FREEBIES, DISCOUNTS & SWEEPSTAKES
Grand Opening festivities at the new Incline Village location start on July 31 and will include:
Jul. 31: Mystery Gift Cards for First 150 Customers – The first 150 customers in line will receive a mystery Natural Grocers gift card (with varying amounts between $5 – $500)![i]
Jul. 31: Free Natural Grocers Hand-Crafted Poncho – The first 250 shoppers will receive a hand-crafted Natural Grocers Ecuadorian poncho made of alpaca wool. Each item is uniquely woven and is the result of a special collaboration Natural Grocers has with a group of indigenous artisans in Peguche, Ecuador.[ii]
Jul. 31: Prize Wheel – Customers can spin the Natural Grocers prize wheel from noon to 5 PM for a chance to win fun prizes.[iii]
Jul. 31 – Aug. 31: Up to 50% Off – Premium-quality products from every department will be available at special Grand Opening discounts, including 100% USDA Certified Organic bagged blueberries ($2.49/6 oz pkg), bacon and bacon alternatives ($2.99/package), Natural Grocers® Brand Organic Cheese shreds and slices ($2.99/each) and Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Raisins (.99¢/lb).[iv]
Jul. 31 – Aug. 14: Grand Opening Sweepstakes – Customers will have the chance to win fabulous prizes, such as an Aventon e-bike, a $500 Natural Grocers gift card and more. Entry forms will be available at the store.[v]
{N}POWER® MEMBERSHIP
For even more savings, customers can join {N}power, Natural Grocers’ free rewards program for exclusive discounts, digital coupons, rewards benefits, and other members-only features.[vi]
Jul. 31 – Aug. 31: {N}power® members will receive exclusive pricingon items such as Dr. Bronner’s® Liquid Soaps ($12.99/32 oz), Natural Grocers Brand Organic Olive Oil ($8.99/16.9 oz), USDA Certified Organic avocados (.99¢ each/limit 2), and KerrygoldTM Pure Irish Butters ($3.99/8 oz).[vii]
Serving communities with a wide range of natural and organic options since 1955, Natural Grocers will support the Incline Village area with world-class customer service from its knowledgeable and friendly good4u Crew, healthy recipes for all diets and high product standards. Customers will also experience:
A focus on Regenerative Products and Practices: From checkouts free from single use bags, to organic, non-GMO and Always Affordable Natural Grocers brand products and ecologically thoughtful in-store features, the company focuses on regenerative products and practices.
Premium-Quality Products at an Always Affordable PriceSM: Access high-quality organic and natural groceries including 100% pasture-raised eggs and dairy, 100% non-GMO prepackaged bulk goods, and household essentials at an Always Affordable Price SM. Natural Grocers also prioritizes humanely sourced and sustainably raised meats.
Always 100% Organic Produce: From apples to zucchini, Natural Grocers’ organic produce offerings avoid cross-contamination with conventional/GMO items and are grown without synthetic pesticides, practices that are common among grocers with conventional produce offerings. Natural Grocers also does not carry products that use ApeelTM and OrganipeelTM produce coatings, as neither meet the natural and organic retailer’s high product standards.
Body Care That Cares Back: Natural Grocers’ high standards prioritize natural, innovative and ethical body care products .
A Super-Sized Supplement Department: With over 5,000 SKUs, Natural Grocers offers a large selection of vitamins and supplements, backed by Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) third-party certification and ingredient authenticity.
Coming Soon: Nutritional Health Coaching: Customers will have direct access to personalized assistance throughout their health journeys with a Nutritional Health Coach available to serve. Click here to learn more.
A Commitment to Crew: Natural Grocers is passionate about ensuring that its employees can live a healthy, balanced life. The Company is committed to positively impacting Crew’s physical, emotional and financial well-being with free nutrition education programs, excellent benefits and access to the highest quality, affordably priced products.
STORE FEATURES
The company, ever conscious of its environmental impact, has built this store from the ground up using sustainable building features and energy-saving innovations, such as non-toxic building materials and 100% LED lighting. The store will feature a contemporary layout for an efficient, yet friendly checkout experience. Later this summer, local artist Sara Smith will also be enhancing the outside of the new store with a large-scale mural and community art project.
FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA PARTNERSHIP
Natural Grocers will partner with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for its “Bring Your Own Bag Program” to serve people in the Incline Village area who are facing hunger. Each time a customer brings their own shopping bag, Natural Grocers will donate five cents per shopping trip to this organization.
What began in 1983 as a small food pantry powered by passionate volunteers has grown into northern Nevada’s leading hunger relief organization. The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization provides food for families in need through more than 155 partner agencies across northern Nevada and the eastern slope of the Sierra in California and direct service programs. It serves more than 153,000 people every month, almost half of whom are children and seniors.
“We are excited about the expansion of our partnership with Natural Grocers as they open their Incline Village store,” said Nicole Lamboley, President & CEO of the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. “Long term partnerships are critical in helping serve community members facing food insecurity. Natural Grocers has contributed more than 118,400 meals through donations raised from the “Bring Your Own Bag Program” and food donations to local food bank partners.”
To volunteer or get involved with the organization, click here.
Click here to learn more about Natural Grocers’ Commitment to Community and their “Bring Your Own Bag Program,” benefitting the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc. (NYSE: NGVC) is an expanding specialty retailer of natural and organic groceries, body care products, and dietary supplements. The products sold by Natural Grocers must meet strict quality guidelines and may not contain artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, or partially hydrogenated or hydrogenated oils. The Company sells only USDA-certified organic produce and exclusively pasture-raised, non-confinement dairy products, and free-range eggs. Natural Grocers’ flexible smaller-store format allows it to offer affordable prices in a shopper-friendly, clean, and convenient retail environment. The Company also provides extensive free science-based Nutrition Education programs to help customers and Crew make informed health and nutrition choices. Natural Grocers is committed to its 5 Founding Principles—including its “Commitment to Community” and “Commitment to Crew”. In fiscal year 2023, the Company invested $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for Crew. With the addition of its new store in Incline Village, Natural Grocers will have 169 stores in 21 states, with its headquarters in the Union Square neighborhood of Lakewood, CO. Visit www.naturalgrocers.com for more information and store locations.
[i]Quantity limited to first 150 customers in line at Natural Grocers’ Incline Village, NV location. No rain checks. Limit one gift card per customer 18 years or older. Valid 7/31/24 only. Void where prohibited by law.
[ii]Quantity limited to first 250 shoppers at Natural Grocers’ Incline Village, NV location. No rain checks. Limit one per customer, 18 years or older. Valid 7/31/24 only. Void where prohibited by law.
[iii]Prize wheel available at Natural Grocers’ Incline Village, NV location. No purchase necessary. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Valid 7/31/24, 12 PM – 5 PM only, while supplies last.
[iv]Offers valid only from 7/31/2024 to 8/31/24, are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers’ Incline Village, NV location, and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
[v] No purchase necessary. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal respondents of the following states who are at least 18 years old at the time of entry: AZ, AR, CO, CO, IA, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA and WY. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes starts on 7/31/2024 and ends on 8/14/2024. For official rules and complete details, visit www.naturalgrocers.com/sweepstakes. Sponsor: Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.
[vi]Customers can sign up for {N}power here. Message and data rates may apply. See naturalgrocers.com/privacy for the Company’s Privacy Policy and naturalgrocers.com/terms for the {N}Power terms of use.
[vii] Must be an {N}power member to receive these discounts. Limit 4 of each item, per customer. Offers valid only from 7/31/2024 to 8/31/24, are redeemable only for in-store customer purchases at Natural Grocers’ Incline Village, NV location and cannot be combined with other offers. Quantity limited to stock on hand; no rain checks. Pricing excludes taxes and is subject to change without notice. Natural Grocers reserves the right to correct errors. Void where prohibited by law.
In The News – Final improvements to the Mount Rose Trailhead will affect public access to facilities
July 20, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 07/18/2024, Submitted
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Parts of the Mount Rose Trailhead, off Mt. Rose Highway (Nevada State Route 431) between Reno and Lake Tahoe, Nevada, will be closed at different times this summer to finish improvements to the Mount Rose Welcome Plaza and parking lot. The completion of this project has been long awaited and the public’s patience is much appreciated.
The Mount Rose Welcome Plaza is currently closed to allow the contractor, Ironwood Commercial Builders Inc. from Concord California, to place a coating on the concrete walkways in and around the plaza to preserve them. The contractor will also be finishing up the repair work on the plaza’s roof that was damaged by an avalanche in the winter of 2016-2017 sometime in September once the contractor’s proposal has been finalized.
“We apologize for having to close the Mount Rose Welcome Plaza’s restrooms again after just getting them reopened,” said Carson Ranger District Recreation Management Specialist Chris Eddy. “Portable toilets have been installed at the trailhead, while the restrooms are closed.”
We are a culture with a gun problem exacerbated by a rage problem, resulting in an era of political violence. So here we are, in this hot summer of ‘24, recognizing that we are the canaries in the coal mine. It’s hotter than the hinges on The Gates of Hades, and The Gates of Hades are hotter than usual with the heavy flow of traffic passing through them these days…
The question festers, how do we restore a modicum of respect for the next fellow’s beliefs? Well, first, a little history…
As Mark Twain told us back in 1897 in his excellent book, Following the Equator…
“The ordinary reverence, the reverence defined and explained by the dictionary, costs nothing. Reverence for one’s own sacred things -parents, religion, flag, laws, and respect for one’s own beliefs -these are feelings which we cannot even help. They come natural to us; they are involuntary, like breathing. There is no personal merit in breathing. But the reverence which is difficult, and which has personal merit in it, is the respect which you pay, without compulsion, to the political and religious attitude of a man whose beliefs are not yours. You can’t revere his gods or his politics, and no one expects you to do that, but you could respect his belief in them if you tried hard enough. But it is very, very difficult; it is next to impossible, and so we hardly ever try. If the man doesn’t believe as we do, we say he is a crank, and that settles it. I mean it does nowadays, because now we can’t burn him.”
Thank you, Samuel, for reminding us that our irreverence is not new. What is new, is that while hate continues to diminish all haters, both major political parties are suffering from primordial instincts of rage. Both continue to call each other hard names, names derived from primeval emotions that eclipse reason.
Even our revered Supreme Court is no longer above reproach, as we come to realize that although our justices are very smart people, they have no better grasp of what’s right and what’s wrong than that fella selling ice cream from his stand on the corner.
The way I see it, a president who knows right from wrong will not have any need for immunity, so to avoid the immunity issue, we need to elect a president who knows right from wrong…
Being an Ancient Father of Unborn Historical Incidents, I do hope I live to see the day that Beethoven wrote about with his Ode to Joy, when our world is ruled by women, and all men have become brothers. My good VA doctor tells me I will not live to see that day unless I quit smoking cheap cigars, drinking cheap whiskey, and staying up half the night swapping stories with wonderful characters. Life’s a crapshoot, so I will rub my lucky horseshoe, and take note with keen interest…
Event is growing the region’s commitment to sustainable transportation
Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev. – The 19th annual Tahoe Bike Month achieved record-breaking participation this year, according to the organizers. Through the month of June, a diverse community of 474 Tahoe residents and visitors embraced biking as a sustainable transportation option, collectively logging 9,890 trips covering 78,798 miles and climbing 5,512,602 vertical feet.
The celebration organized by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) and the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition helps reduce reliance on private automobiles in the region, which protects the environment and encourages healthier, safer communities. TRPA and the Bicycle Coalition saw record participation in more than 20 bike-friendly events and activities, including bike kitchen pop-ups, bike path clean ups, and the Pride Bike Ride.
Reflecting on the success of the event, TRPA senior transportation planner Kira Richardson expressed gratitude.
“We commend all participants for getting out of their cars and experiencing Tahoe’s magnificent paths and trails,” Richardson said. “Your efforts not only promote healthier lifestyles but also contribute significantly to preserving our environment.”
Participants logged their rides on tahoebike.org/bike-month, competing for prizes donated by local businesses. Noteworthy achievements included:
In the team category, “Competitive Commuters” emerged victorious, amassing 156 points over the month.
“Carson ‘the’ Guy” recorded an impressive 152 rides.
Joshua Hutchens dominated in elevation gain with 85,981 vertical feet and covered 1,176 miles, securing the top spot in distance traveled.
Mark Hoefer completed the biggest ride, covering 139 miles and ascending 14,423 vertical feet.
Of the 474 total participants, 39 biked every day throughout June.
One of those participants who biked every day was Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition president Nick Speal.
“The community’s enthusiasm and commitment to biking not only set new records, but also exemplifies our mission to make it safer and more fun to get around Tahoe on two wheels,” said Speal.
Looking ahead, organizers hope the momentum from this year’s event will encourage continued biking, walking, and transit use throughout the summer and beyond. For more information on sustainable transportation options in Tahoe, visit LinkingTahoe.com and explore the interactive bike map at map.tahoebike.org.
Tahoe Bike Month will return in June 2025.
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The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency leads the cooperative effort to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe Region, while improving local communities, and people’s interactions with our irreplaceable environment.
The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition works to make Tahoe more bicycle-friendly by providing the free Tahoe Bike Map, free and discounted bike racks, promoting bike safety, bike valet at events, and ongoing advocacy. Learn more at www.tahoebike.org.
