Deb Peter – Auburn-Cool Real Estate Articles in July, 2011

For the first time in 16 years, the World Masters Track Championships is being hosted by the U.S.  Sacramento, the host City, will be welcoming over 4800 athletes age 35 – 101.  The event offers free admission to spectators, July 6^th – 17^th.  The Hornet Stadium at the Sacramento State Campus is the designated site for 80% of the events.  93 Countries will be represented; nearly ½ the athletes U.S. citizens.  For locations, a schedule of events and more, refer to www.wma2011.

Before this year’s Tevis, in October, The Coolest Ride & Tie will feature both runners and horseback riders in a single event.  Organizers will be officially announcing the details in weeks to come, but it’s not too early to begin training, to select “teammates” and fine tune skills.  To learn more about Ride & Tie and print an event flyer, check out www.rideandtie.org.

After hearing that the Tevis Cup 100 Miles in One Day Ride was postponed until October 8^th – 9^th due to hazardous trail conditions and a desire by organizers to also assure participants of a more enjoyable experience, Jim and I decided to travel to the high country to see the Trail ourselves.  The attached photo of Squaw Valley, taken June 19^th, gives credence to this historical postponement.  As for the Western States 100 Mile Run, the June 25^th – 26^th date remained unchanged.  Organizers of this event alerted participants that they would be encountering snow packed trail conditions over the first 30 miles of the trail.  An already challenging event, this year became even more challenging.    The vacancy on July 16^th – 17^th created by the postponement of the Tevis, provided an opening for both the Tevis Education Ride and the El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation Dru Barner Fun Ride.  Existing Tevis entries and Tevis Education Ride entries must both complete new applications to participate.  In 2011, Nature has prevailed.

  

July Calendar

Jul 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th:  Bella Fiore’s Ladies American River bike ride, 9:00a.m.  Contact Leslie at 916-261-1297 or LAmsberry@aol.com, www.bicycleemporium.com.

Jul 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th:  Riding Lessons with Russ at Cool Hills Ranch, 10:00a.m. – noon, trail ride after.  Contact Russ at 503-550-4097.

Jul 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th:  Trail Running, 7:30a.m., www.auburnrunningcompany.blogspot.com.     

Jul 2^nd:  29^th Annual Gold Country 30/50 Mile Endurance Ride at Dru Barner Equestrian Campground – Georgetown, www.gcer.org, www.aerc.org.

Jul 2^nd, 9^th, 16^th, 23^rd, 30^th:  Auburn State Recreation Area Hike Series, 8:00a.m -10:00a.m., www.sacramentotrailmix.com.     

Jul 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th:   Cool Cycling Club Breakfast Road Bike Ride, 9:00a.m.  Meet at ALT 3^rd gate.  Contact John at 530-885-8661 or www.meetup.com/coolcyclingclub.  Helmets required.

Jul 5^th:  Trans-Sierra Trek Clinic at REI Roseville, 7:00p.m. – 8:30p.m.  Learn how to plan and complete the 75 mile hike across Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks to Mt. Whitney, www.rei.com.      

Jul 5^th:  Auburn State Recreation Area Canyon Keepers monthly meeting, 6:15p.m. at Canyon View Community Center in Auburn, www.canyonkeepers.org.  Speaker, Nolan Smith, will talk about Petroglyphs of the American River Middle Fork.

Jul 6^th – 17^th:  World Masters Track Championships – Sacramento, www.wma2011.com.

Jul 8^th – 10^th:  ReBalance (Horse) Clinic with Zsuzsu, www.rebalancesaddlefitting.com or www.coolhillsranch.com.

Jul 9^th:  FATRAC Trail Work at the Auburn State Recreation Area, 8:00a.m. – 1:00p.m.  Contact Bert at 916-261-3485 or bpierroz@sprintmail.com.      

Jul 12^th:  Gold Country Endurance Riders monthly meeting; 6:00p.m. – dinner, 7:00p.m. – meeting, www.gcer.org.

Jul 12^th:   Victory Velo Basic Bicycle Maintenance & Roadside Repair, 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.  Contact Isaac in advance at 530-885-3986 or inc123g@gmail.com.

Jul 14^th:  Cool Cycling Club Monthly Potluck Meeting at 6:30p.m., www.meetup.com/coolcyclingclub.

Jul 15^th – 17^th:  Tevis Education Ride, www.teviscup.org.

Jul 15^th:  Hiking the Sierra’s Best Secrets, 8:00a.m.  Explore lesser known majestic hikes & learn about natural history, www.rei.com.

Jul 16^th:  FATRAC Try the Divide mountain bike ride, 8:00a.m. – noon.  Meet at Foresthill Divide Loop Trail.  Contact Craig at 916-212-9517 or cwilson@sanjuan.edu.    

Jul 16^th:  French Meadows Nature Hike, 8:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.  Hike through Duncan Canyon to see the growth since the Star Fire.  Pre-register at 530-621-1224 or with julie@arconservancy.org.

Jul 16^th:  Wakamatsu/Gold Hill Walk & Tour, 8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.  Pre-register with julie@arconservancy.org or530- 621-1224.    

Jul 16^th:  El Dorado Equestrian Trails Foundation Annual Fun Ride Fundraiser at Dru Barner Equestrian Campground – Georgetown, www.edetf.net.

Jul 16^th – 17^th:  Cool Moon 100Mi, 24Hr, 12 Hr Day & Night, 10K Runs – Cool, www.sntrailruns.com.

Jul 18^th:  Lower South Fork American River Cleanup Day (by raft/boat), 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.  Pre-register with julie@arconservancy.org or 530-621-1224.  Volunteers should have own raft/boat and gear.

Jul 20^th – 31^st:  Divide Horsemen’s Association All Girls Campout at Sly Park Equestrian Campground.  Contact Julie at andertcatch@live.com or 916-217-2066.  Limited to 16 riders.    

Jul 23^rd:  Cool Summer Duathlon 10K Run – 30K Bike – 10K Run or 2-person Relay – Olmstead Loop, www.sierrapacificendurance.com or www.ultrasignup.com.

Jul 23^rd:  38^th Annual Eppie’s Great Race – American River Parkway, www.thegreatrace.org.  Run 5.82 miles – bike 12.5 miles – paddle 6.35 miles.

Jul 26^th:  Victory Velo Intermediate Bicycle Maintenance & Roadside Repair, 6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.  Contact Isaac in advance at 530-885-3986 or inc123g@gmail.com.

July 29^th – 31^st:  DHA All girls-horse campout at Sly Park Equestrian Campground.  Contact Julie at andercatch@live.com or 916-217-2066.   

Jul 30^th:  1^st Annual Snow Tent Slide Ride & Tie, Nevada City, www.rideandtie.org.

Jul 31^st:  Fleet Feet Sacramento Blood Sweat & Beers 10.4 Mile and 5.7 Mile Runs, Auburn.  Event caters to novice trail runners, www.ultrasignup.com.

Jul 31^st:  Kayak basics at Lake Natoma, 2:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.  Pre-register at 530-621-1224 or julie@arconservancy.org.  “Test drive” kayaks and learn how to paddle.

Jul 31^st:  Pacific Crest Trail Training Hike, 8:00a.m.  Learn about hiking equipment, hydration & nutrition, www.rei.com.     

Upcoming Events:

Aug 6^th:  NATRC Competitive Trail Ride, Georgetown.  Contact Helen at 530-333-4364 or hsteenman@yahoo.com or www.natrcregion1.org.

Aug 14^th – 18^th:  Pt. Reyes Catered Horse/Rider Campout at Stewarts Ranch.  Contact DHA members Jeanne at cooltrails@hotmail.com or Carol at cwade2@comcast.net. 

Aug 20^th – 23^rd:  Euer Valley – Jerry Tindell Trail Clinic – Catered Campout.  Contact DHA member Claudia at cbolton@northstarsls.org or 530-305-7013, www.jerrytindell.com.

Aug 21^st:  Run on the Sly 50K, 20m, 8m Run, www.ultrasignup.com.     

Aug 27^th:  Taste of the Divide at Cool Feed.

Aug 27^th:  “Red Hot Summer Dance Party” hosted by Friends of the Bayley House.

Sep 3^rd, 4^th:  Camp Far West 30/50 2-day endurance ride, www.aerc.org.

Sep 24^th:  Sierra Nevada Endurance Runs 50m, marathon, 12k, www.www.ultrasignup.com.

Oct 1^st:  Gold Country Trail Runs 23Mi, 21Mi, 25K, 8Mi, www.sntrailruns.com.

Oct 1^st:  The Coolest Ride and Tie; 25 – 18 – 13 – 5 Mile Ride & Tie.  Contact Frank or Linda at coolgalinda@sbcglobal.net. 

Oct 6^th:  EDETF General meeting. 

Oct 8^th – 9^th:  Tevis 100 Mile in 1 Day Ride, www.teviscup.org.       

Oct 15^th:  Rock’n River 50 Mile Run, www.rocknriver50.com.