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Attractions Street Vibrations Rally Main Street of America Gold Hill Silver City Carson City Motorsports
Dave and Gayle Erickson serve as Nevada State Coordinator .
By DAVE & GAYLE Erickson , as told to TOM & KATHIE Palazzolo
AROUND the nation , there are many rallies early in the year used to kick off the riding season . There ’ s Laconia Motorcycle Week , Myrtle Beach Bike Week , Daytona Bike Week , and others in the Eastern part of the United States . In the Western United States , mainly the Eastern Sierra ’ s , it was the Bridgeport Jamboree . After the Jamboree stopped being held , different promotors made several other attempts to continue the early season tradition .
In 2010 , Roadshows started holding their annual street vibrations spring rally in the Reno , Nevada area . Over time , the Street Vibrations Spring and Fall rallies have become the bookend events for the riding season for Northern Nevada and much of the West Coast .
This year marks the 12th annual Street Vibrations Spring Rally , to be held June 3-5 , 2022 . This rally actually takes place in the communities of Reno , Carson City , Virginia City , and Lake Tahoe . Although this rally is smaller and more intimate than the larger fall rally , many find the low-key atmosphere preferable . The area has much to offer for those looking to enjoy the beautiful scenery and great riding with fewer riders and smaller crowds .
During the event , CMA will have booths set up in two of the official venues of the rally . One booth at Carson City Motorsports dealership in Carson City and the other in Reno ’ s new Neon Line District .
The Neon Line District is a community effort to revive nostalgia from bygone days when US Route 40 , once known as the “ Main Street of America ,’” ran east to west through the heart of downtown Reno . The Neon Line District is currently anchored by the Sands Regency Hotel on North Arlington Ave .
Carson City Motorsports is familyfriendly and provides an opportunity to meet members of both the off-road and road riding communities .
Ministry opportunities abound through each of the four locations . Virginia City is a popular tourist attraction . Much of this original gold and silver
mining town has been refurbished to invite visitors to experience the old west . Wooden sidewalks and hitching posts add a lot of flavor to the experience .