Yeah rain is kinda a bummer if you’re into outdoor activities, but you can’t let a few drops get you down. I’ve found that I’ve had some of the best days ever riding in the rain. In Tahoe, the dirt A.k.a dust is pretty brutal and right now the rain has turned our normal dust ridden trails into epic, fast, actual dirt. I know that this is no big deal most everywhere, but here in Tahoe, riding in the rain is really pretty fun.
Couple of things to remember when heading out in some wet weather:
A nice waterproof shell to keep your body regulated, I prefer Gore-Tex as it breathes the best and keeps me dry. If you don’t have a shell that is ready to be deemed dirt worthy, Nikwax offers a few different waterproofing agents for your old fleece or cotton hoodie, as well as for your gloves. Cotton Proof, Polar Proof and Glove Proof (all available at Shoreline of Tahoe) are all helpful in turning your existing dirt gear into foul weather gear.
Depending on the temperature, your normal bike shorts may work, but if it is colder you may want some wicking first layers or waterproof pants. If its really coming down, you may want some neoprene booties to keep your toes dry.
If rain is common in your area, fenders are a great way to keep the tire spray off of your back. Rear racks also work for preventing the dreaded mud stripe as well as being able to carry some of your gear for you. Some of the newer style rear racks mount directly to your seat post and allow installation on full-suspension style bikes as well.
Don’t forget your normal necessities; tube, pump, tools, energy bar and water! Plus extra dry clothes and socks for when you get back to your vehicle!!
The Kingsbury Stinger, the Corral Loop, The Flume Trail and Powerline trails are all notoriously sandy loose trails, but right now are offering some of the best riding around! Stop in either Shoreline location for maps and directions to these and many other sweet rides!!

The Lake Tahoe Derby Dames vs the Fresno Notown Roller Girls June 20th Bijou Community Park Al Tahoe Blvd. 6pm.

Slow Rollers Poker Run & Show ‘n Shine
When: 06.14.09
Where: The Tudor Pub, South Lake Tahoe

Best (one day) event of the year. Ride your showbike in the Poker Run (events have been combined, times are tough)! Participants will judge (real judges were laid off) for Best in Show. Winner gets a chrome barstool from Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, if it’s not being used. Pay cash for a raffle ticket (tight credit market) and win a drylander’s longboard from Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer. Winner of the Best Hand in Poker Run wins a red and gold OM Flyer 26″ BMX bike from SE Racing worth $800 U.S. smackaroos or 1068 cans of economically viable Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer that you can ride to Earth Day next year. …you can ride the bike, not the beer. …you put the beer in the stomach so you don’t have to put the gas in the tank of a car made by a bankrupt car company.

Lake Tahoe Derby Dames seen here in their very first home game. Lake Tahoe’s first pro team is the Lake Tahoe Derby Dames. The LT Derby Dames went to battle with “the Beach Flat Betties” from Santa Cruz, at the end the more experienced Santa Cruz team ended up winning. This is going to be a local favorite thing to do, the turn out was very impressive. The Shoreline of Tahoe filming crew showed up to capture all the action. We got right in the mix, skated backwards with the steadycam we use for filming skiing & snowboarding. What a blast! hope you enjoy the Footy.