Update, July 19:
According to event organizers, the 19th annual Tahoe Bike Month achieved record-breaking participation this year.
During the month of June, 474 Tahoe residents and visitors to the area participated in the commitment of biking as sustainable transportation.
Collectively the group logged 9,980 trips by bicycling covering 78,798 miles and climbing 5,512,602 vertical feet.
Events and activities associated with Tahoe Bike Month, such as bike kitchen pop-ups, bike path clean-ups and a Pride Bike Ride had record-setting participation in 2024.
According to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency the focus of Tahoe Bike Month is to show the public that by reducing reliance on driving cars, they can help protect the environment and create healthier, safer communities.
Reflecting on the success of the event, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency 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.”
Event participants logged their rides on the event website, competing for prizes that had been donated by local businesses.
Some of the bicyclists with notable accomplishments include -
- 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 cyclists 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.
Original Story, May 31:
June 1st marks the beginning of Tahoe Bike Month, which will offer a month of bicycling events throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The event allows individuals and teams to compete to see who can record the most rides with weekly prize drawings for anyone who records a ride online.
Community members who want to join the friendly competition can register at www.tahoebikemonth.org and connect their account with the Strava app for free to track bike rides throughout the month.
Participants can join as individuals or create a team and start recording rides.
The month will also offer opportunities for people to provide service by cleaning up the community.
Students will have the chance to participate in "Ride, Walk, and Roll to School Days" to earn prizes.
A list of participating schools can be found below:
- Incline Elementary and Middle schools
- Tahoe Lake Elementary
- Kings Beach Elementary
- Tahoe Valley Elementary
- Meyers Elementary
- Bijou Community School
- Sierra House Elementary
- South Tahoe Middle School
- South Tahoe High School
Bike Kitchen events will teach mechanic and tuning skills to riders while they receive complimentary service on their bicycle.
Those events are being held at the following places on the following dates.
- June 3 at Bijou Community Park
- June 12 at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee
- June 27 at The Hangar in South Lake Tahoe
