The Carson Valley Chamber and Visitors Authority and Bike the West’s 4th Annual Tour of the Carson Valley – Barbecue & Ice Social is June 26. It starts and finishes at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa.

This is a kick-off to summer and a celebration of the cycling culture and more of a social event, as all types of pedal powered cycles are invited to participate. From unicycles to three-wheeled recumbents, retro road bikes, high wheelers, custom bikes, cruisers and more.

There are three non-competitive tour options including an 11-mile Family Fun Ride; a 20-mile Bike and Hike Option with the Carson Valley Trails Association; and a 44-mile Tour along the foothill of the Sierra, retracing the historic routes of pioneers, wagon trains and the Pony Express up to Woodfords Station and around Diamond Valley.

The Tour of the Carson is from noon-8pm at the Holiday Inn Express in Minden at the junction of Highway 395 and Highway 88. Bike Habitat will provide bicycle safety checks and technical support for the event. The ride starts between 8:30 and 9:30am.

For more information, call (775) 771.3246.