100 Miles - 1 Day - Trail Ride
Scheduled: Friday June 14th, 6:00pm
The Western States Trail – The Sierra Gem will include a short-version of film and historic photographs of the route from Carson City, Nevada to Sacramento, California, mixed with presentations about why geology created the existing trail corridor, trail use by Native Americans, what early settlers found, gold rush mining activities, camps and settlements, modern day uses, and an update on the proposed National Recreation Trail designation.
Becky Hart, one of the most accomplished Endurance Riders in the US suggests program goals for Jr. Riders who want to do the Tevis Cup Ride.
We’re delighted to present this year’s Tevis Forum – hot off the press and also available online.
To view past issues of the Tevis Forum, they are available going back to 2011.
Chicken Hawk Campground – Michigan Bluff – July 8th – 4 pm
New for this year – we welcome non-riding auditors to attend the Saturday afternoon talks (and dinner) for $40.
And if you are willing to help shuttle riders, you get the whole package for free!
Entries for this year’s Ed Ride (July 7th-9th) are live! The Ed Ride is aimed at riders wishing to participate in the Tevis Cup Ride in the future. This year, riders will enjoy a night ride to Michigan Bluff to eat ice cream; complete the CA Loop on Saturday, followed by speakers in the afternoon; then ride the Canyons from Robinson Flat to Chicken Hawk on Sunday. This year auditors are also welcome for the Saturday afternoon speakers.
Entries for the Virtual Trail 2023 are expected to open in March. This year’s event will begin April 19th, allowing entrants 100 days to complete the distance – finishing up under the same moon as the date of the actual Tevis Cup Ride on July 29th. Watch the website or our Facebook Group – Tevis […]
Heat during the Ride is almost an inevitability. Jeff Herten, our WSTF president, gives an overview on how to best conserve sweat.
