RENO, NV (Sept. 7) — Reno Area Dirt Riders (RAD) held a clean up on the Peavine Summit Road Saturday morning. Something they that helps keep the public lands clear of refuse and it helps the Forest Service.
It took weeks of effort between RAD president Mike Marcum and Brad Moore. They divided the labor with Moore getting the prizes and doing the promotional material. Mercum was dealing with the computer issues as well as working with the Reno City Council and Forest Service.
While RAD is a riding group volunteers came from several groups as well as folks that just wanted to help as they too are concerned with the dumping on public lands.
Asked about the clean up Marcum said, “We’ve been doing this, at least one a year for the last four or five years. There’s money out there, there’s people that want to get it done. We’ve learned a lot and we’re tired of there being trash on our public land. We’re not going to sit back and try to blame people, we’re going to try to make it better.”
He added they were recovering six vehicles on the road to Peavine Summit. One group helping them was 4X4 Rescue and there were four dumpsters donated for the effort.
“This time we’re recovering six vehicles up and down Peavine with help from Nevada 4X4 Rescue. We’re filling two 20-yard and two 30-yard dumpsters.”
Then he continued, “The Reno City Council and Waste Management donated these two in the picture and the two other ones up the hill were paid for by the Forest Service and Nevada Recycling that partnered up to make a minimal effect on our tax dollars. My job is the coordination and the logistics, all of our partners did all of our graphics with the QHIK and Quick Space donated the Porta Potties”
The other organizer is Brad Moore, who spent a many hours rounding up prizes and sponsors for this effort. During the clean up he was going between sites as well as moving people where needed and making sure they had enough water.
While the sponsor graph seems full there are other groups that helped make this effort possible. Moore named them as he gave special thanks to all the groups and businesses involved.
They are Reno City Council, U.S. Forest Service, Waste Management, Reno Power Sports, KOZZ, Port of Subs on Wedge Parkway, 395 Motorsports, Reno Motor Sports, Leatt Protectives, Stadium GP, PJ & CO, MX Trophies, Quik Moto Graphics, Moto Source, Shears and Gears, Aaron Urban Hauling, 775 Four-Wheel Rescue and Reno Scrap Salvage.
One of them, 395 Motorsports, loaned out the tools used to pick small items off the ground without the need for a volunteer to bend over. They also had gloves and safety glasses for the volunteers.
Over by the easy ups at RAD Central there were snacks, water and Gatorade for the volunteers. There was also a raffle as several prizes were going to be given out at the end of the clean up.
There were two areas on the road that were being cleaned up. While many might think only large items were dumped the hillsides were covered by many small items including many spent shotgun shells. However there were larger items as well.
Furniture was one of the larger items on the hillside. This included broken couches and kind of an end table. There was even a camping trailer that was removed.
The dumpsters were constantly being loaded with tires and furniture. Volunteers had a steady stream as they would arrive then empty out the beds of their pickups.
A Bobcat was used to pickup some piles where things had been put into a pile. It also helped with larger items including dragging a bunch of tires that were chained together.
When one left North Virginia there was an overturned truck. Across from the main camp were two abandoned SUV’s and a backhoe with chains was used to drag them and other vehicles down the hill to where they will be picked up and taken to the dump.
Many that use public lands like this road have strong feelings about what is being dumped in these areas.
Marcum said, “My wife has told me many times she just hates that it’s just happening and doesn’t know what to do. Well we’re going to find out what to do, make it happen and now with friends we’re making a bit impact. If we all do a little, a lot gets done.”
Now thanks to RAD and the many volunteers as well as Marcum and Moore the area is much nicer and safer to recreate in.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Trucks & Tacos of Northern Nevada will have their next meeting. Location is at the Taco T Food Truck at 8995 Lemmon Drive.
• Wednesday is 9-11 and the Nevada Jeep Club is having its 4th annual Ride to Remember Jeep Convoy. They’ll meet at 5:30 by Bullys located at 3530 North Carson Street in Cason City. Be sure to bring flags and the convoy ends at the WalMart at the south end of Carson City.
• That same evening the Sparks A&W will have its next cruise-in and they are located on Baring Blvd across from Reed High School. There is DJ Music, cars to look at and prizes.
• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.
He recently started his broadcasts so check Face Book around 6 p.m. Wednesday. He also posts during the week.
SPONSOR LIST:
• If you enjoyed this article please “like,” and share it as widely as possible. Comments are welcome.
Subscribers have articles posted to their inbox as soon as they are up on the site.
We now have six very appreciated sponsors supporting this site. Please patronize them as
SPONSOR LIST:
• If you enjoyed this article please “like,” and share it as widely as possible. Comments are welcome.
Subscribers have articles posted to their inbox as soon as they are up on the site.
We now have six very appreciated sponsors supporting this site. Please patronize them as they support your sport and help nvracingnews continue. And let them know you heard about them through this site.
• Our newest sponsor is State Farm agent Kelby Schoorl, who was a racer in his younger days. He has some supplemental insurance that racers might be interested in checking out.
There is medical that covers visits to the ER, ambulance rides and if a person has to stay in a hospital. In addition trailers as well as tools and tools in shops can be covered with additional policies.
If Kelby isn’t available the other guys at his office will be very happy to explain what they can offer both to racers and those enjoying motorized recreation.
Office hours are from 9 until 5: 30 Monday through Friday, appointments are needed on Saturday. The phone number is 775-827-2255 or at his website, www.kelby@insuringreno.com.
• One of our sponsors is General Transmission and Power Train Specialists owned by former motorcycle racer Pete Attashian. The shop is located at 890 Gentry Way.
The shop services older and new transmissions and now has a section for high performance units and those used in towing. Phone number is 775-786-5888 and the shop’s website is www.generaltransmissionreno.com.
Two of our sponsors are first class motorcycle shops located in Reno.
• Our first sponsor is Reno Motorsports (RMS). Not only do they have about anything a rider might want or need and the store also has a full service shop.
Their location is at 964 Terminal Way, by the intersection with Mill Street. Store’s phone number is 775-322-1499 and the site is, www.rms-renomotorsports.com.
• The next shop is Moto-Source located at 3180 Mill Street. Once again they are a full service shop plus the showroom has about any thing a rider might need or want.
The phone number is 775-856-3855 and the website is,www.moto-source.com.
• Concours Body Shop, located at 250 Telegraph Street in Reno, is another sponsor. The shop does quality collision repair for cars and trucks.
Owner Brian Saul is a car enthusiast himself and is committed to continuing the shop’s reputation of quality work. Phone number is 775-329-4557 and the website is, www.concoursbodyshop.net.
• Hungry, want a great place to eat, then try PJ&CO for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and it’s a great place to watch your favorite sports. Wednesday evenings, starting around 5 p.m. is Bike Night, good time to meet fellow riders and have a great dinner.
The location is 1590 South Wells Avenue, just north of the round about. Phone number is 775-323-6366 and their website is www.pjandco.net.
Have a business targeted toward motorsports or car enthusiasts? This site is a great way to expose your services to those communities. Sponsorships are very reasonable and one can contact us either through the comment section of this site or on our Face Book page.
