May 25, 2010 – It has just been announced that the RTC sponsored Viva Bike Vegas Century Ride will include a ride over the new O’Callaghan – Tillman Bridge at Hoover Dam on Oct. 9th, 2010. You will find more information about route, costs, and sign up at the link provided below.
http://rtcsnv.com/vivabikevegas/route.cfm
Dec 2009 photo Bridge is now nearly complete.
Curious???? Check out Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Center…..or tune back here in a day or two and learn more. Camp Vegas…..an adult Summer Camp.
http://www.lasvegassun.com/photos/2010/apr/29/71935/
Las Vegas is promoting Vegas as Camp for Grown-ups this summer…..all centered around pool parties and pool time. May we suggest hittng the trails early in the morning for a run. hike, or bike ride then hit the pools mid-day for coolness. Bring your bike or rent one locally for a fun day on the trail. Vegas gets hotter each hour the sun is up so during summer camp in Vegas we suggest trail time early….even befor the sun comes up. Of course Vegas is known for being the hottest after the sun goes down.
Remember “CAMP VEGAS – FOR GROWN-UPS” ….
Nov. 5, 2009 – The subject of electric bikes really has not been an issue on local trails; but yet the Nevada legislature passed AB 441 this last session specifically allowing them on trails and pedestrian walkways that were built with certain* Federal money. In the legislation the electric bicylce is defined as follows:ÂÂ
 AB 441 became effective October 1, 2009. In summary the bill provides that,
First, electric bikes do not have to be registered as a motor vehicle.
Second, they do not require a driver’s license.
Third, they are okay to ride on federally funded bike trails just like regular bikes.
Fourth, they are to be included in bike riding safety programs.
Fifth, electric bikes must follow same traffic laws as regular bikes.
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Are electric bcycles allowed on the River Mountains Loop Trail? The answer would seem to be yes, but the law states certain Federally funded trails and walkways. Those certain funds appear to be Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) dollars which were used in limited areas of trail construction. As stated earlier this has not been an issue up to now. The RMTP is reviewing this legislation and other issues related to authorized and unauthorized uses on the River Mountains loop Trail.ÂÂ
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Example of electric bike by Giant
Sept. 21 & 22 2009 - For the first time the river mountains Trail Partnership participated in the Interbike Outdoor Demo held the 21st & 22nd in Boulder City. Event was held in the Bootleg Canyon Park. What impressed me as a first timer was the thousands of bike enthruist riding every type of bike you can imagine, and they were not running over each other. Temps in the low 90’s and it was windy, thus we ate a lot of dust.
 
 The real highlight for us was the partnership with “NEW BELGIUM BREWERY’ and their “Team Wonderbike” program. We shared a booth and distributed information about both the trail and the “Team Wonderbike” pledge; plus we helped sell New Belgium  “Fat Tire” t-shirts and hats.ÂÂ
Link to: http://www.newbelgium.com/team-wonderbike   The pledge goes like this: “I pledge allegiance to my bike, as a patriotic cure for America…and to the public, with whom we stand, one elation, undeniable….with community and transport for all…BIKE MORE…DRIVE LESS!”
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Interbike & New Belgium & RMTP 092109
 The RMTP also staffed a booth provided by Interbike at the Sands Expo for three days in the advocacy section. We were not in the main stream show floor. We did received a fair number of local retailers stopping by to learn more about the trail, sections complete and to pick up maps. The Sands exhibits were absolutely mind bloggling for a first timer like me. I had no idea how big the biking industry is…
Interbike show Sands Expo- john, Tony & joyce working RMTP booth 92309
 Interbike Outdoor Gallery/New Belgium/RMTP booth:
Sept. 21 & 22 2009 - For the first time the river mountains Trail Partnership participated in the Interbike Outdoor Demo held the 21st & 22nd in Boulder City. Event was held in the Bootleg Canyon Park. What impressed me as a first timer was the thousands of bike enthruist riding every type of bike you can imagine, and they were not running over each other. Temps in the low 90’s and it was windy, thus we ate a lot of dust.
 
 The real highlight for us was the partnership with “NEW BELGIUM BREWERY’ and their “Team Wonderbike” program. We shared a booth and distributed information about both the trail and the “Team Wonderbike” pledge; plus we helped sell New Belgium  “Fat Tire” t-shirts and hats.ÂÂ
Link to: http://www.newbelgium.com/team-wonderbike   The pledge goes like this: “I pledge allegiance to my bike, as a patriotic cure for America…and to the public, with whom we stand, one elation, undeniable….with community and transport for all…BIKE MORE…DRIVE LESS!”
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Interbike & New Belgium & RMTP 092109
 The RMTP also staffed a booth provided by Interbike at the Sands Expo for three days in the advocacy section. We were not in the main stream show floor. We did received a fair number of local retailers stopping by to learn more about the trail, sections complete and to pick up maps. The Sands exhibits were absolutely mind bloggling for a first timer like me. I had no idea how big the biking industry is…
Interbike show Sands Expo- john, Tony & joyce working RMTP booth 92309
 Interbike Outdoor Gallery/New Belgium/RMTP booth:
July 28, 2009 – This is a segment from this morning LV. Sun “Six Questions for Scott Nowicki ( Teacher in UNLV’s Department of Geosciences)” by Alexandra Berzon
Q. #5 What are the best places for biking in Las Vegas?
Red Mountain loop at Blue Diamond Highway. It’s spectacular. You’re riding on relatively quiet road and the geology is just there in front of you, all splayed out. On the other side of the valley is River Mountains Loop (Trail). It’s a paved road within this almost natural environment with huge vistas, great landscapes, and it’s safe. No cars. Those are too world-class road-riding situations, in addition to the area’s world-class mountain biking.
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Safe biking will only get better in a few weeks when the Henderson to Boulder City segment is completed. The trail will be high above US 93/95 going through Railroad Pass providing panoramic views and safe travel.
