TGFT Productions / Bike the West

This was published in the South Lake Tahoe Chamber Newsletter in April of 1989... Been a long and rewarding journey since then in creating The Guy From Tahoe (TGFT) persona on Radio & Television and creating both Skiing and Cycling Events.

Proud to have America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe, voted #3 in the USA TODAY Reader Poll of the 10 Best Bike Events in the United States...

Best Road Cycling Event (2024) - USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards Readers voted these 10 road cycling events and races as the best in the United States during our 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

RIP Phil Alvarado...
Bike the West / OATBRAN Team Spiritual Leader...
"Safety and Protection for Everyone Everywhere Today"

https://cure.lls.org/event/2024-america's-most-beautiful-bike-ride/e498158

2024 America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride Beautiful Ride + Big Mission: June2nd, 2024. Join The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in the fight against blood cancer while you experience and amazing day of cycling around Lake Tahoe.

The Entire Bike the West / OATBRAN Team is devistated by the loss of our Spiritual Leader, Phil Alvarado... "The Chief" and we know you are Soaring Free with the Eagles... Our Hearts and Prayers are with your Family and Friends and everyone that you touched with your kindness and willingness to help... I will forever be in gratitude for your guidance of our Bike the West Family... RIP Phil... Soar Free above us all and we will meet again, my dear friend and brother!💔🙏🦅

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Zone Out on the Loneliest Road in America Nevada’s Route 50 was once considered a dangerous passage with “no points of interest” until a group of cyclists rebranded it as a life-altering grand tour.

Hello fellow cyclist

This is just a quick note to let you know that the early registration for the Party Pardee Century 2024 ends midnight January 31st. Hope to see you there.
Keith Felte, President , Sacramento Bike Hikers

PARTY PARDEE CENTURY PRESENTED BY THE SACRAMENTO BIKE HIKERS

April 6, 2024, Howard Park, Ione, a short drive east of Sacramento.
The 26 mile short route and 62 mile long route of the Party Pardee Century bicycle tour takes you through the gentle rolling hills of Amador and Calaveras Counties.

You will have amazing on road support provided by radio equipped SAG vehicles and the American River Bike Patrol volunteers. Rest stops will provide mechanical assistance and be stocked with a large variety of fruit, snacks and drinks. A hot meal and live music by Island of Black and White will be provided at the finish.

THIS RIDE MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED ONLY. NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION.

Fees-Early bird registration, January 1-31, $65 for 26 mile and $85 for 62 mile.

The Party Pardee has a 1500 RIDER LIMIT to ensure the highest quality of food, service and support, with minimal impact on the communities we are visiting. Starting times are from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Helmets required.

Party Pardee assorted accessories may be pre-purchased when registering and limited quantities will be available day of event.

To register and to get full details go to www.bikehikers.com/partypardee

Your registration supports our donations to local cycling community organizations.

2024 Party Pardee Home - Sacramento Bike Hikers

Heard up for this Saturday, 7/15/23.
SR-4 will be closed 5 am to 4 pm for the Alpine Death Ride Death Ride - Tour of the California Alps from the east end of Lake Alpine to Markleeville.
No vehicles will be allowed through, no exceptions.