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The summer recreation newsletter
from tahoe.com and reno.com
• A bike and a club just for you
• Groovy Gear: Cruisin' down the avenue
• Mountain Mutt's Tip o' the Week
• See the latest Mountain Mutt photo contest winner
• Publish your own outdoor photos
No matter what you ride, there's a bike
and a club for you
By Dana Turvey, aka The Mountain Mutt*
Almost since the advent of the wheel, humans have been trying to find better ways to roll across the earth's surface; bicycling is no exception. From the original single speeds to 10-speeds, to the current norm of 30-speeds, cycling companies keep finding ways to improve your riding pleasure.
There used to be only road bikes, then styles grew to include mountain styles, but along the way, comfort remained a big buzz word. Trevor Brown, longtime bike mechanic at Tahoe Sports Ltd, said "Comfort is huge. There must be two jillion million ways now to improve comfort on all kinds of bikes. Gel seats, split seats, padded grips, taller rise stems -- everything is aimed at making riding more comfortable now that the average age of cyclists is older."
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Groovy Gear: Cruisin' down the avenue
 Cruisers, those nostalgic bikes from our youth, are making a comeback. Brands like Electra and Felt have designs that just scream to be ridden along your city bike path. And styles aren't quite as streamlined as they used to be -- instead of just single-speeds and coaster brakes (which you can get), there are some with as many as 21 speeds and hand brakes. Wide comfortable seats, upright handlebars, and the ability to climb some hills -- what are you waiting for? And don't forget the basket and bell, of course.
Photo courtesy of www.electrabike.com.
What else goes in that bike pack?
Mountain Mutt's Tip o' the Week!
If you ride even a little, you know you should never leave home without some tools and a tube or patch kit. But what else should you cram in that little under-the-seat pack?
Sunblock: A small stick of 30 SPF will go along way to keeping your nose intact on longer rides. Don't forget to reapply after you wipe off the sweat you're working up.
Duct tape: Take a roll that has 25% left and stomp it flat so it fits. You never know when you might need MacGyver's miracle tape.
Food and matches: Even short rides can go awry, and it's better to be safe than sorry. This is particularly true for mountain bikers.
Mountain Mutt photo winner of the week!
 Here's Gimli, a wonderful Weimaraner on a hike at the summit near 267 on a beautiful spring/summer day a few months ago. Owner April Winczner wins a Mountain Mutt T-shirt and is now entered into the grand prize drawing for a $100 Petco gift certificate.
Think your pup has what it takes to be a Mountain Mutt? Then send us your best photo of your dog out and about in the Sierra Nevada summer. We'll post the photos each week in our Mountain Mutt gallery, plus we'll pick a weekly winner and send a collector's item Mountain Mutt T-shirt (designed by Reno eNVy). At the end of the summer, one lucky dog will be crowned this year's supreme Mountain Mutt and that pooch will win a $100 Petco gift certificate. E-mail your photo to info@TahoeRenoOnline.com. Oh, and we don't discriminate; we love pure bred pups too! Good luck!
Publish your outdoor photos!
 Have you always wanted others to see your great outdoor photos? Now's your chance! Publish your pictures on our Mountain Mutt photo site, and you can share your talent with the world! Publish pictures of your very own Mutt, or that gorgeous sunset shot you took while hiking, or a bird you've never seen before that flew past your kayak ... whatever it is, share your photos of the Lake Tahoe, Northern Nevada summer with us! Click here to get started, and see what your fellow readers have already published.
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Enjoy free, live music all weekend and sample from ovmore than 30 unique and well-known breweries. All proceeds will benefit the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society.
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Get your exclusive Mountain Mutt t-shirts here!
Mountain Mutt T-shirts, designed by Reno eNVy, are ready for action. Take your pick of hiking, biking or kayaking logos or choose a plain shirt if you can't decide. Hiking shirts come in Olive Green; Biking shirts are in Indian Orange; Kayaking shirts are in Indigo Blue; and the "I'm every sport" plain-sleeve shirts are in Desert Tan.
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