University of Nevada Reno Cycling Team

Whether you are new to the area, new to the UNR cycling team or an old veteran of this area this page is dedicated to helping you find fun and challenging rides for all levels and all types of cyclists. From challenging single track to nice scenic road rides Reno has it all and the members of the UNR cycling team want to share our favorite rides with you. For those of you who are veterans of this area feel free to contact the to add other rides to the list.

There are several group rides to participate in in Reno. A good way to learn about these rides is to join both the UNR and the Reno Wheelmen list serves. You can do this through the links provided below. We do require a helmet to be worn on all group rides, no exceptions!
UNR listserv nevadacycling
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The official UNR group road ride takes place at 12am every Sunday, weather permitting. However, we ride in most conditions so be prepared (see the advice below on dressing for winter riding). This ride usually lasts from 3-4 hours but you are welcome to drop out at any time. Because this is a long ride we suggest bring plenty of food and water, it is no fun and it is unhealthy to be low on energy. This ride focuses on group riding skills, racing skills, and having fun! This is a NO DROP ride! To us this means that if a rider does get dropped it will only be very temporarily. Everybody is encouraged to join this ride, even non-team members. We feel that the more riders that join us the better it is. If you want a race pace Drop Ride there is a ride that leaved from the Walden Coffee House on Mayberry Drive at 10am on Saturdays. Be prepared to get dropped on this ride if you are not in racing shape, heck even if you are in racing shape you may get dropped.

Saturday's - 9 A.M. at Walden's Coffee House - Endurance Ride
Sunday's - 12 P.M. at Morrill Hall - Endurance Ride
Monday's - 11 A.M. at Morrill Hall - 2 to 2.5 hour ride
Wednesday's - 11 A.M. at Morrill Hall - 2 to 2.5 hour ride

Just like the road group rides the mountain group rides are also open to all levels of riders. Mountain rides are currently being posted on the list serve and generally include some traveling but feel free to ask about carpooling. We all enjoy meeting new people to ride with so don't be shy.

Below is a list of local mountain bike rides which was made available by the guys at Great Basin Bicycles. Please visit the Great Basin Bicycles website for more of Reno's and Lake Tahoe's best rides and don't forget to give them a call if you have any questions concerning the rides or if you just want to talk about bike stuff.

For the Lake Tahoe mountain bike trail maps please visit the Great Basin Bicycles website. On their website you will find very detailed trail maps for the Lake Tahoe, Auburn and Downieville areas. Feel free to contact Great Basin Bicycles for all your cycling needs.

Winter riding in Reno does not have to be that bad! Just remember to dress accordingly. I find that good gloves, arm and leg warmers or a nice breathable jacket, full booties or toe warmers and either a headband or a cap do the trick on most days around 40°F. If it is any colder you may want to add a thermal shirt under the jersey. But be warned if you dress too warm you may end up colder than if you had not dressed warm enough. You do not want to start sweating halfway into your ride, especially if you have a descent in the second have. And remember to always wear your helmet! In the winter months people are less likely to be thinking about cyclists on the road and therefore it can be a bit more dangerous for car/cyclist interactions.

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