River Mountains Loop Trail

Nevada Silverman Triathlon Receives Tourism Impact Award

January 26, 2010 -  The 11th Annual Henderson Economic Development Awards held on January 21st at the Ritz-Carlton awarded the Silverman Triathlon the Outstanding Special Event Award for Tourism Impact in 2009.  The following is an excerpt from the presentation and as published “In Business – CRE Special Supplement.”

Silverman Triathlon Bike Rider

Every November for the past five years, the Nevada Silverman Triathlon brings athletes from all over the world to experience the City of Henderson from all different views, whether it is in the water, on a bike or on foot.

Silverman, a race organized by Frank Lowery of Lowery’s Multisport, has been branded the toughest course in North America by six-time Hawaii Ironman Champion Dave Scott.  The full-distance triathlon features a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Mead, a 112-mile bike ride and 26.2-mile run that boasts a 2,000 foot elevation gain.

In just a short time, the Nevada Silverman has become an international phenomenon.  This year, nearly 1,000 athletes participated in the grueling competition, representing all 50 states and 15 different countries.  Additionally, race organizers partnered with Operation Rebound and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) for the Operation Rebound Silverman Half Relay for the second year in a row.

The race allowed participants to form relay teams while supporting the men and women of the armed forces.  Some of the teams had the opportunity to race with an injured veteran of Operation Rebound, an organisation that supports disabled veterans.

Silverman attracted more than 10,000 spectators who not only enjoyed the race, but also the newly enhanced free health and wellness expo.

Nevada Silverman provides nearly $4 million in non-gaming economic impact to the City of Henderson.  Lowery has made Nevada Silverman a world-class race, allowing Henderson the opportunity to be the host location for the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Championships in 2011.

 …………………………..

Frank told me the 2011 ITU event could attract 5,000 -6,000 athletes and over 30,000 spectators.  Economic impact to the city could triple that of 2009.  This event will need full Henderson Community Support.  ARE WE UP TO THE TASK?

Our hat is off to Frank and entire crew for a job well done.  The 112-mile bike course uses about 7-miles of the River Mountains Loop Trail through East Henderson and the Trail Partnership has sponsored the Bike Course Aid Station #10 for five years.,,,rmltman

Interbike Demo – Bootleg Canyon- New Belgium-River Mountains Loop Trail Sept. 21 & 22 2009

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.

 

 Interbike Outdoor Demo 09-21-09

 

 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. 

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!”

 

 

Interbike & New Belgium & RMTP 092109

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 show Sands Expo- john, Tony & joyce working RMTP booth 92309

 Interbike Outdoor Gallery/New Belgium/RMTP booth:

Interbike Demo – Bootleg Canyon- New Belgium-River Mountains Loop Trail Sept. 21 & 22 2009

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.

 

 Interbike Outdoor Demo 09-21-09

 

 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. 

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!”

 

 

Interbike & New Belgium & RMTP 092109

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 show Sands Expo- john, Tony & joyce working RMTP booth 92309

 Interbike Outdoor Gallery/New Belgium/RMTP booth:

BOULDER CITY TO CELEBRATE TRAIL COMPLETION – OCTOBER 17TH, 2009

September 3, 2009:  While construction on the remaining portions of the RMLT continues in Boulder City; planning is complete for a celebration in Boulder City on October 17th.  We will celebratewith the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce, Boulder City Officials and representatives from the River Mountains Trail Partnership.

Events Include the following:

  • A ribbon-cutting event will take place at 9:00 a.m. at the Railroad Pass Casino upper Parking lot near the trail head.
  •  
  • Speakers will include:  Boulder City Mayor Roger Tobler; National Park Service Superintendent Bill Dickinson for SNPLMA; Railroad Pass Casino, Curt Thompson, Director of Operations; and River Mountains Loop Trail Partnership Chair, John Holman
  • The Nevada State Railroad Museum train will transport walkers and bikers from the Museum, 600 Yucca Street, to Railroad Pass for the ribbon cutting ceremony.  After the ceremony the train will return our guests to the museum.      The train leaves the Yucca Street station promptly at 8:15 A.M.       Funding for the train provided by the River Mountains Trail Partnership.
  •  
  • “Cut and Run” – 5K Fun Run, Walk, Bike, Stroll – Immediately following the Ceremony at Railroad Pass Sponsored by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce – $20 registration fee benefits the Boulder City Chamber Scholarship Fund
  •  
  • Refreshments will be provided by the Boulder City Chamber of Commerce after the ribbon cutting.
 

 

 

Historic Train at Railroad pass NTD 2003

Historic Train at Railroad pass NTD 2003

 

Â