Sorry to be posting a bummer, but here’s what happened and what to look out for. This evening at 5:30 pm, southbound on Lakeside Dr. just north of Lone Tree I was passed by a Silver Toyota SUV, I think it was a Highlander, NV plate 834 VEH, I think 3 occupants, young, white, probably stupid. Passenger threw a nearly full tall can of a drink at me. He threw it hard and fast and it hit the grass on the side of the road with a gut-wrenchingly strong thud. Went by my head so close I felt the wind from it, but a clean miss. Fortunately for me, these assholes probably don’t know enough about the laws of physics to accurately throw anything but it did shake me up a bit. I immediately called it in, issued a complaint, will go in tomorrow and sign said complaint, but don’t expect a whole lot to happen. If you happen to see said SUV, last seen heading west-bound on Lone Tree from Lakeside, let me know. Stay safe, it’s a friggin’ zoo out there.
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Watch Yer Bacon
I don’t want to knock america’s adventure place (even if they do have a slick new website) but Afganistan is where it’s at for extreme mountain biking!
Since the invention of the motion picture camera, when man finally had the opportunity to put the works of Mellville and Bradbury in motion, the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains have been the set for hundreds of movies and TV shows. The most awesome of which have been the SciFi classics cause we all know we feel like we’re on another world in places like the Alabama Hills, the Buttermilks or rolling down the surreal depths of Saline Valley.
From Tom Mix, Hopalong Cassidy, Gene Autry and the Lone Ranger to Jean Luc Picard and now Tony Stark in the new movie Iron Man, It’s not just a place for fulfilling your own outdoor hardman fantasies, though it does pretty damn well with those. This is not a review of Iron Man, except to say I liked it (read: was entertained) but I always love to see the East Side on film!
Ok, so when I was in the Theater I was POSITIVE that Tony Stark got Blowed up on Buttermilk Road right near the Tungsten Hills, but looking back @ the trailer I’m not so sure. My Mom said that a few months back they were @ the Alabama Hills and there was some filming going on. But still, most Jeep commercials are filmed @ the Buttermilks… Check out the opening sequence in this trailer for Iron Man, where somewhere on the East Side is standing in for the Afgani mountains:
Oh, we roasted the hell out of some schmoes…
And here’s the bike I helped my sister RozyT build with parts from Gris and Tongaroo!
We camped @ Y Boulder for the first time in YEARS! It was RAD.
Here’s ths whole video:
-M
Share ThisSizzling hot bacon for May 9th through June 3rd:
- BSR Free Aviation Classifieds - Off-Road Motorcycle Ads - Cabin Rentals - We have to take a trip here. Might have to pack the bikes up small though… “Bacon Strip Ranch is “Where the fun gets done” “
- Mexico: Car photographed crashing into bike race | www.rgj.com | Reno Gazette-Journal - Un Fucking Believable! Gris had it good compared to these guys!
- vulturebikes: papa is in the hospital so I have some computer time - Looks like the Vulture is building an Off-Road Swing Bike. Pretty funky. Based on past creations I’m guessing it’ll be pretty freaking cool!
- Not SPAM: Canned Bacon Guarantees Full Heart Failure in 24 Hours - Someone alert Smithers to this product.
- » CT Trail - This 1.5 mile trail from Evans to Keystone Canyon was cut with a Sweco Trail Dozer in two days. Powered by a 4 cylinder diesel motor and weighing approximately 9000 lbs, the Sweco can cut and move a lot of dirt fast.
- Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking - Check it out. If you don’t have a .ning account sign up for one. There’s Renonv.ning.com, renotahoeypn.ning.com and gimmieideas.ning.com…
- bag of dicks - Bustigator found this…
Uncle oinker
My friend leilani brought me these this morning. I think i’ll have some after i brush my teeth to cleanse my pallate…
-m
Imogene
For those of a particularly masochistic bent, registration for the Imogene Pass Run (Ouray to Telluride, CO) is now open. I registered this morning as the (presumed) only entry from Team BaconStrip. OK, I know this does not involve bikes, skis, or active camming protection, but it is fun in a painful sort of way. This is probably the best short trail race in the country and entry is highly sought-after; registration usually closes in less than a week.
Site is imogenerun.com
You’ll go…you wanna go.
Another post and pix from Long’s Peak will follow as soon as I can get off my lazy ass and post ‘em.
-SB
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one thing about late spring skiing on corn snow is that it is over by noon, leaving quite a bit of daylight in which to busy one’s self…
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Share Thisnational trails day
*This just in from the Poedunks: *
Join us as we partner with the Nevada Conservation Corp and Washoe County
Parks on National Trails Day. Should be a nice day in the trees, something
we are not used to on Peavine! Send an email to Matt Miller below to sign up
and hope to see you there.
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*National Trails Day 2008*
*What: Trail Walk and Construction
When: Saturday June 7, 2008
Where: Galena Creek Park, off Mount Rose Highway.
Time: 9 am - 2 pm
Other: Contact Matt Miller to register or just come!
(775) 784 -3504
**mmiller(at)thegreatbasininstitute.org*
*FREE Lunch with Beverages
Chance to win Raffle Prizes from sponsors
*Come celebrate the 16th annual National Trails Day on June 7th by helping
build and maintain a trail in our own backyard. The trail is in Galena Creek
Park, just south of Reno off of Mt. Rose Highway. Volunteers will be
assisting with trail construction for an interpretive trail that will
connect the new Visitor Center to the Jones-White’s Loop and a historic
site.
The Nevada Conservation Corps will give instruction on trail building, no
prior experience is necessary!
All ages are encouraged to attend, bring the family!
Meet at 9:00 am at the trailhead, North (first) entrance to Galena park,
near the restrooms.
Lunch will be provided.
*Coordinated by: The Great Basin Institute, The Poedunks, and Washoe
County.
Donations
Good Music Coming…
Lee Rocker (for those of you old enough, he was the bass player for the Stray Cats) is coming to town. He’s playing at Vixen in Sparks (http://vixensparks.com/home.html) this coming Friday, May 30. He puts on a good show and more importantly, his band is awesome, anchored by one of the finest precision drummers you will ever see (full disclosure: the drummer is my brother). Lee’s website: http://www.leerocker.com/main.htm
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This just in from Bro-uh @ the Reno Bike Project:
Fwd: Build-a-Bike Program Starts june 4. Sign up now, only 8 spots.
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Hey all,
The long awaited Build-A-Bike maintenance course is finally here.
Build-a-Bike starts June 4, and is going to be taught by Ed Jenson, a
veteran of the Washoe County School District and professional bike mechanic.
This program is going to be a comprehensive look at biycles and how to
repair them. From flat tires to rebuilding wheels, Ed and the RBP volunteers
are going to teach you how to do a complete overhaul.
There are six three-hour courses, starting Wednesday, June 4th. And
continuing for the five following Wednesdays.
Participants can either bring their own bicycle or purchase a bike from RBP.
Cost of the class is $50 and includes most everything except a bicycle.
Space is limited to 8 spots so sign up fast.
for questions or to sign up email us at:
renobikeproject@gmail.com
or call the shop
775.323.4488
see you soon,
Noah
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www.renobikeproject.com
in the alley between ralston and bell
S.E. corner
250 bell st,
Reno, NV 89503
775.323.4488
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Share ThisThe Grisley Aftermath
Many of you have heard the news that Gris. just had the best
road race ever…o.k. so you didn’t hear that because it has been
overshadowed by the aftermath of a gnarly crash. The current tally is a
concussion, dislocated collar bone, some busted teeth, 6 stitches, two black
eyes, and a whole lot of road rash. I know he appreciates all the love he
has been getting via calls and e-mails but he doe not want ya’ll to worry
too much.
Bigger problem is that Team Bacon Strip just got served the bill by CalTrans
for repair of the damage his face did to the road. WTF! How many members of
team bravo did you take out Gris!!!!!I’m in Salt Lake City until friday. I’ll send Smella up with some flowers.
Hugs and Kisses,
-M
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