Visit May 1 to June 21st, 2015, for 52 days of bike-related events, local rides, live music, great food, local atmosphere and great beer in Nevada City.
On Friday, May 1st, Nevada City kicks off the inaugural Bike Nevada County, a grand 52-day celebration of pro, amateur and recreational road cycling and mountain biking in Northern California.
Nevada City is surrounded by National Forest, and is a spectacular destination for both road and mountain biking. Nevada City is also home to Ol’Republic Brewery, 3 Forks Brewing Co., and a number of restaurants pouring local craft beers.
Day 1
Friday, May 1st
Miners Dirt Series MTB Races
Race 1 of 3 (10-14 year-olds). Lyman Gilmore School, Grass Valley.
ybonc.org/events/miners-dirt-series
First Friday ArtWalk
Food, wine, & live music in downtown Nevada City from 5-9 p.m.
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Day 2
Saturday, May 2nd
Nevada City Dirt Classic Series
Race 1 of 3. Tahoe National Forest, near Nevada City.
ybonc.org/events/dirt-classic
Sierra Express Advanced Road Ride
Every Saturday at 9 a.m. Meet in front of Paulette’s Country Kitchen
sierraexpress.org
Beginning Mountain Bike Ride
4:30 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
tourofnevadacity.com
Day 3
Ride the Pioneer Trail & have lunch at the 5 Mile House
This mountain bike ride parallels Highway 20 and has a very nice flow. The best way to do this ride is to have a friend drop you off at White Cloud Campground (or shuttle a car). Then ride the Pioneer Trail west to the 5 Mile House and have lunch, and regional craft beers, on their patio. After lunch continue into downtown Nevada City on the Old Miner’s Loop Trail. Another ride option is to park at Harmony Ridge Market (across the street from the 5 Mile House, and ride the Scotts Flat Lake Trail).
Day 4
Monday, May 4th
Intermediate Road Ride
5:45 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 5
Ride the Deer Creek Tribute Trail & then eat at Jernigan’s
On your mountain bike from downtown Nevada City, ride behind the Miners Foundry and down Factory Street. Keep to your left and look for signs for the Deer Creek Tribute Trail. Cross the Deer Creek Suspension Bridge. End your ride at the back of the Nevada City Tech Center and then ride down Zion Street to Argall Way. Look for Jernigan’s Grill & Tap House. Jernigan’s has 13 beers on tap and seeks out the very best, hard to find and eclectic brews that just don’t make it to mainstream, along with a number of local favorites. If you go on a Wednesday night it’s Pint Night where they showcase a handful of great beers and get you a cool pint glass along with your brew. If you want to make this ride a little longer, you could always do the Hirschmans Trail first, then ride down Indian Flat to Newtown Road. From there turn left onto Champion Mine, and the ditch trail that parallels it, then connect with the Tribute Trail.
Day 6
Wednesday, May 6th
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
5:30 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 7
Thursday, May 7th
Advanced Mountain Bike Ride
6:00 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 8
Friday, May 8th
Miners Dirt Series MTB Races
Race 2 of 3 (10-14 year-olds). Tahoe National Forest, near Nevada City.
ybonc.org/events/miners-dirt-series
Day 9
Saturday, May 9th
Nevada City Dirt Classic Series
Race 2 of 3. Tahoe National Forest, near Nevada City.
ybonc.org/events/dirt-classic
Keeping Kids Safe Festival
GVFD Station #2, Grass Valley
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Gold Country Cycling Challenge
Ride the beautiful and historic backcountry of Nevada County. There are route options for all levels, ranging from 18 to 100 miles.
rotarygoldcountrychallenge.com
Day 10
Sunday, May 10th
Amgen Tour of California – Start
Drive to Sacramento (1 hour from Nevada City) and watch the start of the Tour. Then, on your way home, stop in Auburn, and have lunch at the Auburn Ale House. Be sure to try their Gold Digger IPA.
amgentourofcalifornia.com
Day 11
Monday, May 11th
Amgen Tour of California – Stage 2
11:00 a.m. start on Broad Street, Nevada City
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Intermediate Road Ride
5:45 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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May 11th-15th
National Bike to Work Week
bikeleague.org
Day 12
Go for a ride and have lunch at Lefty’s Grill
Sit outside on their patio, overlooking beautiful Deer Creek. Drink Ol’ Republic’s English Pale Ale (Gold Medal Winner).
leftysgrill.com
Day 13
Wednesday, May 13th
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
5:30 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 14
Thursday, May 14th
Advanced Mountain Bike Ride
6:00 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 15
Listen to Live Music at Cooper’s
Cooper’s pours a number of regional craft beers including beers from Auburn Ale House, Ol’Republic Brewery, Knee Deep Brewery
coopersnclive.com
Day 16
Saturday, May 16th
The Union’s Community Bike Ride
theunion.com/communitybikeride
Sierra Express Advanced Road Ride
Every Saturday at 9 a.m.
Meet in front of Paulette’s Country Kitchen
sierraexpress.org
Beginning Mountain Bike Ride
4:30 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
tourofnevadacity.com
Live Music with the Bonanza King Band
8:30pm 10:30pm
3 Forks Brewing Co.
threeforksnc.com/events/
Day 17
Sunday, May 17th
Amgen Finish
Follow the finish on social media, or watch it live on TV. The final stage starts at 9:15 a.m. and the estimated finish is around 11:45 a.m.
amgentourofcalifornia.com
Day 18
Monday, May 18th
Intermediate Road Ride
5:45 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
tourofnevadacity.com
Day 19
Go for a ride and eat at 3 Forks Brewing Co.
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co.’s well-balanced and tasty beer is brewed on-site in their Nevada City restaurant. A wood-fired pizza oven cooks thin-crust sourdough pizzas to perfection, and their food is made using fresh, organic and local ingredients.
threeforksnc.com
Day 20
Wednesday, May 20th
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
5:30 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 21
Thursday, May 21st
Advanced Mountain Bike Ride
6:00 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 22
Friday, May 22nd
Miners Dirt Series MTB Races
Race 3 of 3 (10-14 year-olds). Nevada Union High School, Grass Valley.
ybonc.org/events/miners-dirt-series
Day 23
Saturday, May 23rd
Big Brothers Big Sisters Endurance Ride
Starts in Pioneer Park, Nevada City
bigsofnc.wordpress.com
Sierra Express Advanced Road Ride
Every Saturday at 9 a.m. Meet in front of Paulette’s Country Kitchen.
sierraexpress.org
Day 24
Sunday, May 24th
Strawberry Music Festival
Festival runs from May 21st-25th at the Nevada County Fairgrounds
strawberrymusic.com
Day 25
Monday, May 25th
Local Hero’s Memorial Day Bridge Ride
9:00 a.m. at Pioneer Park
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Day 26
Tuesday, May 26th
Free Maintenance Class (Repairing Flat Tubes)
6:30 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City.
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Day 27
Wednesday, May 27th
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
5:30 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 28
Thursday, May 28th
Advanced Mountain Bike Ride
6:00 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 29
Friday, May 29th
The Pat Travers Band
This band always delivers tangible energy and infectious enjoyment. Doors are at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. at The Miners Foundry.
minersfoundry.com
Day 30
Saturday, May 30th
Nevada City Dirt Classic Series
Race 3 of 3. Tahoe National Forest, near Nevada City.
ybonc.org/events/dirt-classic
Sierra Express Advanced Road Ride
Every Saturday at 9 a.m.
Meet in front of Paulette’s Country Kitchen
sierraexpress.org
National Trails Day
Family Mountain Bike Ride. 9:00 a.m. at the Rood Center. Bear Yuba Land Trust.
bylt.org
Day 31
Day trip to Truckee.
Go for a ride then then have lunch at either Knee Deep Brewing Co. and 50/50 Craft Brewery.
fiftyfiftybrewing.com & kneedeepbrewing.com
Day 32
Monday, June 1st
Intermediate Road Ride
5:45 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 33
Go for a ride and enjoy beers at Ol’Republic Brewery
Ol’ Republic Brewery is a commercial brewery with a taproom. Their ales include an English-style IPA, a Celtic Red and the blackest Export Stout you will ever encounter. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own picnic basket, or order food from a variety of menus provided by local restaurants offering take-out. Children are welcome in the taproom, and dogs (on a leash) are allowed in the beer garden.
olrepublicbrewery.com
Day 34
Wednesday, June 3rd
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
5:30 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 35
Thursday, June 4th
Advanced Mountain Bike Ride
6:00 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 36
Friday, June 5th
First Friday ArtWalk
Food, wine, & live music. Downtown Nevada City from 5-9 p.m.
nevadacitychamber.com
Day 37
Saturday, June 6th
Sierra Express Advanced Road Ride
Every Saturday at 9 a.m. Meet in front of Paulette’s Country Kitchen.
sierraexpress.org
Day 38
Sunday, June 7th
Ride the Amgen Tour of California Route
Sierra Express Bicycle Club
sierraexpress.org
Day 39
Monday, June 8th
Intermediate Road Ride
5:45 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
tourofnevadacity.com
Day 40
Go for a ride and enjoy dinner at Bistro 221
Bistro 221 has four taps, and pours only local beer. Try Ol’Republic’s Black Bavarian, California Common, and Lucky Joe IPA, or Auburn Alehouse’s Fool’s Gold.
bistro221nevadacity.com
Day 41
Wednesday, June 10th
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
5:30 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 42
Thursday, June 11th
Advanced Mountain Bike Ride
6:00 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 43
Friday, June 12th
Classic Cafe Parisian Friday Night
Every Friday Night from 6pm to 9pm join local musicians Maggie Mc Kaig, Luke Wilson and their pals for a community/family bistro soiree that is typical of European life. Enjoy traditional French crepes and savory European foods, served with wine and beer.
ncclassiccafe.com/fri-nights
Day 44
Saturday, June 13th
BONC Gala Ride
bonc.org
Sierra Express Advanced Road Ride
Every Saturday at 9 a.m. Meet in front of Paulette’s Country Kitchen.
sierraexpress.org
Opening of Farmer’s Market in Nevada City
Celebrate summer Nevada City style! Enjoy live music, local farmers, vendors, and artists, freshly baked treats and more. Shop for healthy food, locally grown with care and pride. Come, feel the energy and live the goodness! 8:30 a.m. t0 1:oo p.m.
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Nevada City Soapbox Derby
Teams will race nearly 1/2 mile downhill (powered only by gravity) on Nimrod Street in Nevada City, while being judged for creativity, speed and team spirit! Proceeds benefit Pioneer Park. Starts at noon.
nevadacitychamber.com
Day 45
Sunday, June 14th
Ride the Amgen Tour of California Route
Sierra Express Bicycle Club
sierraexpress.org
Day 46
Monday, June 15th
Intermediate Road Ride
5:45 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
tourofnevadacity.com
Day 47
Go for a ride and then enjoy dinner and live music at Matteo’s Public
After your ride enjoy dinner and live music at Matteo’s Public. Every night Matteo’s has live music (outside on the patio when the weather is warm). They also have a great selection of regional craft beers on tap, that rotates weekly, including beers from Ol’Republic, Three Forks, Mammoth Brewing Co., Auburn Alehouse, and Loomis Basin Brewing Co. If you like to try new beers, you’ll love their 4 oz Ale Tasters where you can try seven (7) beers on draught for $13.00.
Day 48
Wednesday, June 17th
Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride
5:30 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 49
Thursday, June 18th
Advanced Mountain Bike Ride
6:00 p.m. at Tour of Nevada City
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Day 50
Friday, June 19th
Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
Festival runs from June 18th to 21st at the Nevada County Fairgrounds.
fathersdayfestival.com
Day 51
Saturday, June 20th
Folsom Historic Criterium
Race #1 of the Sierra Historic Omnium
folsomhistoriccriterium.com
Sierra Express Advanced Road Ride
Every Saturday at 9 a.m.
Meet in front of Paulette’s Country Kitchen
sierraexpress.org
Farmer’s Market in Nevada City
Enjoy live music, local farmers, vendors, and artists, freshly baked treats and more.
nevadacitychamber.com
Day 52
Sunday, June 21st
55th Nevada City Classic
Race #2 of the Sierra Historic Omnium
Broad Street, Nevada City
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