- RENO
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS - This site is provided
courtesy of a Reno area bike shop. The graphics are
great. The maps are better - real topos. There are
several rides with difficulty ratings and detailed
directions. This is the only site I know of dedicated to
riding in the Reno area. Two small complaints: it only
covers a few rides and the page is large format so it may
require some scrolling.
- TAHOE
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS - This is the other
half of the Reno trails site, again, thanks to the folks
at Great Basin Bicycles. The trail descriptions and maps
are just as good here, and the same drawbacks apply.
- MORE
MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS - This site is huge and
has directions and descriptions for more trails than
you'll have time to ride all season. It highlights more
than a dozen just in the Tahoe
area. Most are within a couple of hours' drive from
Reno. The list has been compiled by a rider in the Bay
Area, and some of the descriptions are better than
others. I offer it to you for its utility and variety,
not its flash.
- TAHOE
NATIONAL FOREST - Find out more about the area at
this site. It covers everything from contact numbers to
vegetation, including a section on MTB (the trails
described are covered better elsewhere). A great quick
reference for the Tahoe region. Keep in mind, this
national forest covers the areas north and west of Lake
Tahoe. See the El
Dorado or Toiyabe
links below for the areas south and east of the lake.
- EL
DORADO NATIONAL FOREST - This site covers the
areas to the south and west of Lake Tahoe. It covers
basic information you'll need to know when you're
planning a trip, but it's not as complete as the
Tahoe
site.
- TOIYABE
NATIONAL FOREST - Find out more about the area at
this site. It covers everything from contact numbers to
vegetation. A great quick reference for Toiyabe. Keep in
mind, this national forest covers the areas on the Nevada
side of the border. For more information about the Tahoe
region, check out the Tahoe
and El
Dorado sites.
- MTB
RIDE PHOTOS AT SUNSET - For a little eye
candy, check out these photos taken in our very own
backyard - Lake Tahoe. If this site doesn't inspire you
to get out and ride, I can't help. They load a bit
slowly, but it's worth the wait.
- EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MTB - Whether you're
hoping to improve your technique, find out how to fix a
broken chain on the trail, pick an energy bar or avoid
the dreaded biker's impotence, this is the place to
check. Thrive online has put this page together. The
advice is concise and accurate. The site is easy to
navigate and nice to look at, and it has advice for every
level of rider.
- IMBA
HOME PAGE - The International Mountain
Biking Association is the biggest and most influential
MTB advocacy group out there. Its site has an extensive
library of articles covering everything from low impact
riding to organizing an advocacy campaign.
- RULES
OF THE TRAIL - For anyone who is out there
getting dirty, knowing the rules is essential. Following
this set of guidelines from the folks at IMBA will keep
trails open to MTBrs. If you think this is a joke, just
wait until your epic ride gets closed.
- NORBA
HOME PAGE - This is the
place to go for competition and race information. The
National Off-Road Bicycle Association sanctions most
major professional and amateur competitions in this
country. Their site offers one-stop shopping for dates,
results and what you need to get started racing.
- THE
DICTIONARY OF MOUNTAIN BIKE SLANG - This
site is a lot of fun, especially for the uninitiated.
What it lacks in graphics, it makes up for in
originality. Just don't try to use too many of these
phrases in one sentence or everybody will know you're a
fred.
Posted Feb. 12, 1999
Copyright 1999 Nevada Outpost