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• Philip Keyes Memorial Ride

  • When
    05/18/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Great Brook Farm, Carlisle, MA
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    353

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  Join us for a ride and celebration of life to remember our friend and longtime executive director, Philip Keyes (1958-2022).

  
  

  Philip Keyes Memorial Ride

  Presented by Public Lands

  Saturday May 18, 2024

  Great Brook Farm - Ski Touring Center Lot

  1018 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741 

  
  

  
  

  Schedule:

  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration

  9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Philip Remembrance

  9:30 AM - 2:00 PM  Guided & Self-Guided Rides (Depart @ 9:30 AM)

  11:30 AM - 2:30 PM  Lunch,  by Forza-G BBQing for a Cure

  
  

  Cost:

  There is no fee for this event. A $35 donation In Memory of Philip Keyes is recommended. Your contribution will support the incredible work around trails, advocacy and community that were close to Philip's heart.  

  
  

  What to expect:

  
  

  

  
  

  A warm community celebration with fond memories, epic riding, delicious food, and good vibes - just the way Philip would like it!

  • Guided rides (click link for Trailforks route)
  • • Beginner (5 miles)
    • Family ride, with kids (5 miles)
    • Adaptive ride (Beginner 5 miles & Intermediate 12 miles)
    • Intermediate & Intermellow (12 miles)
    • Advanced rides (~20+ miles)
  • Self Guided Rides - Arrowed 5 & 12 mi loops. Advanced by GPS.
  • Snacks provided by Public Lands
  • Lunch, by Forza-G BBQing for a Cure
  • Vendors

  
  

  Adaptive-Use Rides

  We have partnered with adaptive-use organizations   SASC and KTRR for this event. If you are an adaptive-use rider, please email ryderoche@gmail.com so we can best accommodate your needs.

  
  

  Tee Shirts

  Pick up any pre-purchased tee shirts, or purchase a tee shirt at the NEMBA tent.

  
  

  Parking

  Parking is available at the Ski Touring Center Lot, 1018 Lowell Street, Carlisle, MA 01741. Overflow parking available in the paid parking lot on North Road, HM42+WF, Carlisle, MA 01741

  Thank you to our friends and supporters!

  
  

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• RINEMBA - Beyond The Pavement, Learn to MTB with RINEMBA

  • When
    05/18/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    661 Oak Hill Road North Kingstown, RI 02852
  • Spaces left
    72
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Beyond The Pavement, Learn to MTB with RINEMBA

  Join the New England Mountain Bike Association for an exciting day of mountain biking as part of the 350th anniversary celebrations of North Kingstown! This event aims to introduce new and beginner riders to the world of mountain biking. With experienced instructors and a range of activities suitable for all ages, genders, and abilities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

  Date and time:

  May 18th, 2024 - 9AM
  

  Location:

  Ryan Park

  661 Oak Hill Road

  North Kingstown, RI 02852

  
  

  Cost:

  • $10 North Kingstown Resident or NEMBA member
  • $15 Non-resident, non member

  Participant cap/limit: 75 total

  
  

  Event Categories: Please select in Registration
  

  • Instructional - Women’s /Gender inclusive intro to MTB (limit 15 participants)
  • Instructional - 50+ intro to MTB (limit 15 participants)
  • Instructional - Families and kids (Mountain Munchkins) (limit 15 pairs of adult and child)
  • Instructional - Open intro to MTB. All Welcome (limit 15 participants)
  • Just Ride – No instruction just trails and expo access (no limit)

  Event Category Descriptions:

  Instructional - Women’s /Gender inclusive intro to MTB (limit 15 participants)-A supportive space led by female instructors for women and gender-fluid individuals.

  Instructional - 50+ intro to MTB (limit 15 participants) - Specifically tailored for riders over 50, celebrating experience and enthusiasm.

  Instructional - Families and kids (Mountain Munchkins) (limit 15 pairs of adult and child) - Share the joy of biking with your children. Each child must be accompanied by an adult, with a limit of 4 children per parent/guardian.

  Instructional - Open intro to MTB. All Welcome (limit 15 participants)

  Just Ride – For those who prefer hitting the trails without formal instruction (no group limit)

  
  

  Event Features:
  

  • Demos: Witness demonstrations showcasing various mountain biking techniques and equipment.

  • Short Clinics: Participate in informative clinics led by expert instructors, covering fundamental skills and safety tips.

  • Group Rides: Embark on guided group rides through the scenic trails of Ryan Park, tailored to accommodate different experience levels. At each ride will be an overview on trail etiquette: passing, group rides, control speeds, respecting wildlife, leave no trace, etc.

  • Lunch: Enjoy complimentary hot dogs and snacks provided by the VFW, offering a chance to refuel and socialize with fellow participants. Vegetarian options available.

  Don’t have a bike, or do you need a helmet? No problem, our friends at Recycle-A-Bike of Providence have lots of bikes available for use. Please email rhodeisland@nemba.org by May 10th and we’ll do our best to get you on a bike.

  Onsite pre-registration strongly encouraged. Please check in with us at the NEMBA registration tent upon arrival.

  
  

  
  

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• NEMBA Adventure Series - The Fells Opener

  • When
    06/02/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Flynn Rink parking lot, Middlesex Fells Reservation 300 Elm St. Medford, MA
  • Spaces left
    200
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  Kickoff your mountain biking season in the Fells!

  Join Greater Boston NEMBA and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for an epic day of riding and good vibes! We'll have vendors, local bike shops, raffle, guided and self-paced rides, family rides, food, and fun at our Middlesex Fells fundraiser season opener!
  

  
  

  Where:

  Middlesex Fels Reservation

  Flynn Rink Parking Lot

  300 Elm Street

  Medford, MA 02155

  
  

  When:

  Sunday, June 2, 2024

  
  

  Cost: 

  • NEMBA Member - $10
  • Non Member - $25                                               

  
  

  Schedule:

  • 9:00 AM - Registration opens 
  • 9:30 AM - Intermediate ride
  • 9:45 AM - Beginner ride 
  • 10:00 AM - Kids ride 
  • 10:30 AM - Intermediate/mellow ride 
  • 12:00 PM - Lunch   
    

  
  

  What to expect: 

  • Beginner, intermediate/ mellow guided rides
  • Marked loops for self-guided ride fun
  • Kids & family group rides 
  • REI Co-op mobile bike shop pop-up
  • Food and participation from local bike shops and our amazing community!

  
  

  Food Vendors: 

  • BBQ by CycleLoft Anthony Laskaris

  
  

  T-Shirts:

  Pick up any pre-purchased Adventure Series t-shirts, or purchase an Adventure Series t-shirt at the NEMBA tent on site.

  
  

  Parking:

  Parking can be found at the Flynn Ring Parking lot.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• NEMBA Adventure Series - Trek Sturbridge

  • When
    06/15/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Old Sturbridge Village Museum Education Center, Old Sturbridge Village Rd., Sturbridge, MA 01566
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  The NEMBA Adventure Series - Trek Sturbridge

  Come out to see why Sturbridge, MA is a mountain biking mecca at the crossroads of New England. You'll ride our hidden gem trail networks in peak mountain laurel blooming season.

  
  

  Where:

  Old Sturbridge Village Museum Education Center, Sturbridge, MA 

  
  

  When:

  Saturday, June 15th, 2024

  
  

  Cost: 
  

  • NEMBA Member - $20
  • Non-Member - $25 
  • Kids Age 6-18 - $5  
  • Kids Ages 5 and under - Free 
  • Free registration with day-of new membership, individual or family                                              

  Schedule:

  • Guided Rides 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM                                                                Rides Leave on the hour

  
  

  What to expect: 

  • Beginner, intermediate guided rides leaving on the hour
  • 1 mile to 15 mile arrowed loops with maps and Trailforks routes
  • Vendor and restroom facilities in the parking area. There will be no food & beverage on site. 
  • Local attractions map with day-of discounts shop small, support local! 

  
  

  T-Shirts:

  Pick up any pre-purchase t-shirts, or purchase a t-shirt at the NEMBA tent on site.

  
  

  Parking:

  Parking can be found on site at Old Sturbridge Village Museum Education Center.   

  
  

  About the NEMBA Adventure Series

  The NEMBA Adventure Series is a season long series of flagship events hosted by local chapters in their respective communities. As part of NEMBA's mission to create epic riding experiences, our Adventure Series takes you on a trip throughout the region to explore some of the best trails and communities in New England.

  Thank you to our friends and supporters!

  SCMA NEMBA, Trek Sturbridge, Town of Sturbridge, Opacum Land Trust, Altruist Brewing Company

  
  

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• NEMBA Trail School, Spring 2024

  • Start
    06/29/2024
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    06/30/2024
  •  
    3:30 PM
  • Location
    Middlesex Fells, Medford, MA
  • Spaces left
    42
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  NEMBA Trail School, Spring 2024

  
  

  Join us at NEMBA Trail School - this hands-on building clinic teaches the basics of trail assessment, design and construction.  Four breakout sessions cover everything from bench cutting and tool/group safety to inclinometer usage, rock armoring and adaptive trail design. This course is perfect for riders, trail enthusiasts, land stewards and land managers interested in learning about creating sustainable, enjoyable trails and how to take care of them.

  
  

  NEMBA Trail School, Spring, 2024
  

  June 29-30, 2024

  Middlesex Fells, Medford, MA

  
  

  

  
  

  What's New in 2024:

  We are thrilled to welcome to our newest instructor, CJ Scott, former head of the trails department at one of North America's premier mountain bike destinations, Kingdom Trails. CJ joins longtime trail instructor champions Adam Glick, Paula Burton and Mike Tabaczynski.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Schedule:

  Saturday

  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration & Welcome

  9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Training (with break for lunch)

  4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Optional ride

  6:30 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner 

  
  

  Sunday

  8:30 AM - 1:300 PM Training (with break for lunch)

  1:30 PM - 2:00 PM  Debrief and Closing remarks

  2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Optional ride

  
  

  What to expect:

  • Pre-event online training module with evening session on zoom
  • In-the-field instruction with personal feedback
  • Four breakout sessions covering: trail design & assessment, basics of trail construction, rock armoring, and adaptive trail building.
  • Knowledgeable instructors with a century of trail building experience!
  • An all-around great time with new and old friends.

  Cost:

  • Members: $165
  • Non-Members: $190

  Registration includes a trailside lunch on Saturday and Sunday, use of tools, camping Friday and Saturday, and dinner on Saturday.  Breakfast is not provided. 

  
  

  Lodging:

  Camping is included and provided at DCR's Camp Nihan Educational Center, 131 Walnut St., Saugus, MA 01906. Campsite is approximately 5 miles from our venue at the Middlesex Fells.

  Instructors:

  Longtime trail school instructors and champions Adam Glick and Paula Burton return bringing more than 50 years of experience teaching trail school!  Joining Adam and Paula is our newest addition CJ Scott. As head of the the trails department a Kingdom Trails, for 23 years CJ was integral in sustainable trail management, layout & design, planning, maintenance, winter grooming, budgeting, land manager relations and implementation of a wide variety of projects with professional trail crews and volunteers. Rounding out the team is Mike Tabaczynksi.

  Questions: office@nemba.org

  Thank you to our friends and supporters!
  

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• NEMBA Adventure Series - Woody Hill Fun Ride

  • When
    07/14/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Westerly Youth Lacross Fields, Westerly, RI
  • Spaces left
    190

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  NEMBA Adventure Series - Woody Hill Fun Ride

  It's Summertime and the living is easy! Come live out the dog days at Woody Hill for 3 fantastic, Easy to follow, arrowed loops for all skill levels. Woody Hill showcases some of the best hand-built trails in New England!

  
  

  Where: 

  Westerly Youth Lacrosse Fields

  135 Bradford Road

  Westerly, Rhode Island, 02891

  
  

  When: 

  Sunday, July 14, 2024

  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  

  
  

  Cost:

  • NEMBA Family Member - $15
  • NEMBA Individual Member - $15 
  • Non-Member - $25 
  • Event Volunteers - Free 

  
  

  Schedule: 

  •  Registration/Check in 9:30AM
  • Arrows down: 1:00 PM

  
  

  What to expect: 

  • Beginner/Mellow  - 6 Miles of twisty fun singletrack and some fire road 
  • Intermediate - 14 Miles of flowy fast singletrack punctuated with technical features and rock gardens. Fun but still a challenge
  • Advanced - Same as 14 Mile intermediate loop but with 5 miles of punishing technical terrain added in. 

  
  

  About the NEMBA Adventure Series

  The NEMBA Adventure Series is a season long series of flagship events hosted by local chapters in their respective communities. As part of NEMBA's mission to create epic riding experiences, our Adventure Series takes you on a trip throughout the region to explore some of the best trails and communities in New England.

  
  

  Thank you to our friends and supporters!

  

  
  

  
  

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• NEMBA - Québec Vélo de Montagne Tour

  • Start
    08/09/2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    08/11/2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Vallée Bras-du-Nord, Accueil Shannahan, 2180 Rang Saguenay, Saint-Raymond, QC G3L 3G3, Canada
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  NEMBA - Quebec Velo de Montagne Tour

  Friday August 9 - Sunday August 11, 2024

  Vallée Bras-du-Nord, Accueil Shannahan

  2180 Rang Saguenay, Saint-Raymond, QC G3L 3G3, Canada

  
  

  This August we're partnering with Quebec Velo de Montagne (QVDM) - the NEMBA of Quebec - to bring our members a once-in-a-lifetime experience. With their impressive network of trails for all tastes and levels, the five destinations of the greater Quebec City region are a must for all mountain biking enthusiasts.

  
  

     
  

  What to Expect:
  

  
  

  • Location: We will be based for the weekend in the heart of the valley at the Vallée Bras-du-Nord, Accueil Shannahan, an outdoor destination less than an hour from Quebec City with mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking and canyoning.
  • Tent Camping: Base camp will be Camping Shannahan, located at the foot of the Falaises Mountains, 300 meters from Accueil Shannahan.
  • Mountain Biking: Quebec's premier outdoor destination, the Vallée Bras-du-Nord features 100 km of mountain bike trail for two great days of riding for beginners and experts alike. Riding features a seamless blend of flowy singletrack and exhilarating terrain. Trails plunge you into the boreal forest, along vertiginous cliffs, rivers, waterfalls and cascades. On  Sunday, participants will drive to Empire 47, just 20 minutes from downtown Quebec City, with more than 50km of singletrack for all style from beginner to double diamond expert trails. 

  
  
  

  
  

  • Guided Rides: Participants can choose between exclusive guided rides by VBN insiders, or self-guided rides
  • Food: Quebec City takes their food seriously and you won't be disappointed. Dinners will be courtesy of the Roquemont Restaurant and Microbrasserie and Restauran Le Mundial.  
  • Social - Post-ride, relax by the fire pits and enjoy snacks and a beverage as you get to know you fellow mountain bikers.
  • Other Activities: When off the bike, you can opt to join group hiking or canoeing outings.

  • Check out these videos for more on the riding - Kraken Blue Trail, Full La Lgende.

    
    

    
  

  Schedule (Subject to minor changes):

  
  

  Thursday August 8, 2024 (Optional)

  6:00 PM-9:00 PM Pre-Event Meet and Greet, Accueil Shannahan

  
  

  Friday August 9, 2024

  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Registration

  9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome and Introductions

  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM  Guided & Self-Guided Rides with trailside lunch, Accueil Shannahan. 

  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner and Social

  
  

  Saturday August 10, 2024

  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Morning Gathering

  9:30 AM - 2:00 PM  Guided & Self-Guided Rides with trailside lunch, Accueil Shannahan

  3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  (Optional) Group Outings: Hike, Gravity Park, or River

  6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dinner and Social

  
  

  Sunday August 11, 2024

  8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Packout and drive to Sentiers du Moulin

  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Group rides with local leads, Sentiers du Moulin

  2:00 PM Trip Ends. Recommend swinging through Quebec City on your return drive!

  
  

  Cost:

  • Early Registration: $320 USD
  • Standard Registration: $375 USD

  Registration cost includes guided rides, 3 days of trail passes, 3 nights tent camping (Th, Fr, Sat),  lunch and dinner Friday and Saturday, evening social gatherings, t-shirt, shuttle to/from dinner.  Participants are responsible for their own breakfast, Sunday lunch, and transportation from VBN to Empire 47.

  
  

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• NEMBA Adventure Series - Bear Brook Boogie

  • When
    09/08/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Bear Brook State Park - Hayes Field , Allenstown, NH 03275
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  The NEMBA Adventure Series - Bear Brook Boogie

  FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

  
  

  Come join the Southern New Hampshire chapter of NEMBA for all the fun, while supporting our efforts at Bear Brook State Park! All the money raised by the Boogie goes directly to the park to build, rebuild and maintain trails.
  

  
  

  Where:

  Bear Brook State Park, Hayes Field, Allenstown, NH

  
  

  
  

  When:

  Sunday, September 8, 2024

  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  No rain date this year

  
  

  
  

  Cost: 

  • NEMBA Members - $10 per rider
  • Non Members - $25 per rider
  • Kids 12 & under - Free with paying adult admission 

  **Be sure to note these riders names in the appropriate age 12 & under rider box during online registration. Also, please be sure to include those riders when you're filling out your online waiver to save time at event check-in.**
  

  **Because this event is a fundraiser, refunds will only be upon request if the event is cancelled due to weather.**

                                              
  

  Schedule:

  • 9:00 AM Registration/Vendor Area Open 
  • 10:00 AM Led Rides Staggered Start (Advanced out first) 
  • More to come soon...

  
  

  What to expect: 

  • Kids/Family Loop - 1.75 Mile Loop 
  • Demo Loop - 3.75 Mile loop 
  • Beginner - 6 Mile Loop
  • Intermediate - 14-16 Mile Loop
  • Advanced - 20-25 Mile loop
  • Marked Trails for Self-Guided rides
  • Vendor area 
  • Optional On-Site Camping
  • Event is Class 1 (Pedal Assist) e-MTB Friendly 
  • On site Demo Bikes - Allowed on Demo Loop only
  • Food and Water on site
  • Our famous Cookie Tent

  
  

  Vendors: 

  There will be a vendor area set up in Hayes Field as in past years.

  
  

  Food:

  Forza-G Food Tent with their great BBQ sandwiches and tacos (for a donation to a great cause).

  
  

  Camping:

  Bear Brook has a wonderful campground, so come and make a weekend out of it! For reservations call 877-647-2757. Click for more info on camping.

  T-Shirts:

  Pick up any pre-purchased t-shirts, or purchase a t-shirt at the NEMBA tent on site.

  
  

  Parking:

  Bear Brook State Park – Hayes Field, Allenstown, NH – Just up the hill from the Hiker – Biker lot at Bear Brook State Park. Pass the toll booth and head up Podunk Rd and you’ll find Hayes Field on your right. Attendants will help you find your parking spot!

  
  

  Contact:

  Chris Gaudet, cgaudet@nemba.org, Southern NH NEMBA

  
  

  About the NEMBA Adventure Series

  The NEMBA Adventure Series is a season long series of flagship events hosted by local chapters in their respective communities. As part of NEMBA's mission to create epic riding experiences, our Adventure Series takes you on a trip throughout the region to explore some of the best trails and communities in New England.

  
  

  Thank you to the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation for hosting our event!

    
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• NEMBA Adventure Series - Pomfret Fun Ride

  • When
    09/22/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Pomfret Forest, Pomfret, CT
  • Spaces left
    400

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  Celebrate the new season by falling for Pomfret Forest!  The fun ride this year will leaf you astounded, as features and trails have been extensively reworked in preparation for this event.  There won’t be any pumpkin spiced lattes, but there will be some good eats available for purchase at the food truck!  If you haven’t been before, Pomfret Forest boasts an impressive amount of features per mile with the features being optional, so if it isn’t for you, no worries!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Where: 

  Pomfret recreation Park, 576 Hampton Road, Pomfret, CT 06259

  
  

  When: Sunday September 22nd, 2024

  
  

  Cost:

  NEMBA Member - $20 

  Non-Member - $20

  
  

  Schedule: 

  9:00 AM - Registration/ Check-in 

   12:00 PM - Arrows down

  
  

  What to expect: 

  Self-guided arrowed loops for all abilities and group-led rides - times and distances to be posted closer to the event date.

  
  

  
  

  About the NEMBA Adventure Series

  The NEMBA Adventure Series is a season long series of flagship events hosted by local chapters in their respective communities. As part of NEMBA's mission to create epic riding experiences, our Adventure Series takes you on a trip throughout the region to explore some of the best trails and communities in New England.

  
  

  Thank you to our friends and supporters!

  
  

  
  

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• NEMBA Adventure Series - Barre Awesome Ride 2024

  • When
    09/29/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    425 Oakhan Road, Barre, MA
  • Spaces left
    300

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  NEMBA Adventure Series - Barre Awesome Ride 

  The Barre (rhymes with “very”) trails are a huge success story: shut out of trails on state lands, mountain bikers approached local private landowners and the town for permission to build and ride singletrack. 
  

  
  

  
  

  Where: 425 Oakham Road, Barre, MA, 01005

  
  

  When: Sunday, September 29th, 2024

  
  

  
  

  Cost: 

  Early Bird 

  • NEMBA Member - $20 
  • Non-Member - $35 
  • Kids under 15 - free with registered parent or Guardian

  
  

  Regular Registration 

  • NEMBA Member - $20 
  • Non-Member - $35
  • Kids under 15 - free with registered parent or Guardian

  
  

  On Site Registration 

  • NEMBA Member - $25 
  • Non-Member - $40 
  • Free registration if paying in full for new NEMBA Membership 
  • Kids under 15 - free with registered parent or Guardian

  
  

  Schedule:

  8:00 AM- 4:00 PM 

  Details coming soon

  
  

  What to expect: 

  • Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Guided Rides 
  • Kids Events and guided Rides 
  • Demo Products 
  • Local brewery Vendors 
  • Local Food Vendors 
  • Self Guided Marked Loops 

  
  

  T-Shirts

  Pick up any pre-purchased t-shirts, or purchase a t-shirt at the NEMBA tent on site.

  
  

  Parking:

  Parking is available at 425 Oakham Road, Barre, MA, 01005

  
  

  About the NEMBA Adventure Series

  The NEMBA Adventure Series is a season long series of flagship events hosted by local chapters in their respective communities. As part of NEMBA's mission to create epic riding experiences, our Adventure Series takes you on a trip throughout the region to explore some of the best trails and communities in New England.

  
  

  Thank you to our friends and supporters!

  
  

  
  

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• NEMBA Adventure Series - Best Dam Ride 2024

  • When
    10/20/2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    West hill Dam, 518 Hartford Ave E, Uxbridge, MA 01569

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  The NEMBA Adventure Series - Best Dam Ride

  Welcome to the Best Dam Ride! Help us raise money for the chapter and provide an educational environment to teach respect for the park, Park Regulations, trails, and other users.  

  
  

  
  

  Where:

  West Hill Dam 518 Hartford Ave E, Uxbridge, MA 01569 

  
  

  
  

  When:

  Sunday, October 20, 2024

  Cost: 

  • NEMBA Member - $25
  • Non-Member - $35 
  • Early bird reg by 10/1: $20 NEMBA Member
  • Entry includes 1 raffle ticket                                                 

  
  

  Schedule:

  • 9:00 AM Registration 
  • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Self Rides 
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Music 
  • 10:00 AM Intermediate & Women's Guided Rides
  • 10:15 AM Novice & Adaptive Rides
  • 10:30 AM Kids Ride 
  • 1:00 PM Raffle 

  
  

  What to expect: 

  • Beginner, Intermediate &Advanced Guided Rides up to 14 Miles
  • Adaptive Inclusive Rides
  • Vendor area
  • Food vendors
  • Skills Park
  • Beginner Jump Line
  • Pump Track 
  • Music
  • Raffle

  
  

  T-Shirts:

  Pick up any pre-purchase t-shirts, or purchase a t-shirt at the NEMBA tent on site.

  Parking:

  Parking is available on Location. Follow posted Sign and Attendants.   

  Contact:

  • Kim Powell, kmjohnson2000@gmail.com
  • Kevin Sylvia, ksylvia@nemba.org, 781-690-1169

  
  

  About the NEMBA Adventure Series

  The NEMBA Adventure Series is a season long series of flagship events hosted by local chapters in their respective communities. As part of NEMBA's mission to create epic riding experiences, our Adventure Series takes you on a trip throughout the region to explore some of the best trails and communities in New England.

  
  

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• NEMBA Adventure Series - Wicked Ride of the East

  • When
    10/27/2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, MA
  • Spaces left
    400

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  North Shore NEMBA has made this event into one of New England’s "must-do" mountain biking events, and it's a great final gathering of mountain bikers before the snow begins to fly. Again this year we’ll showcase the best trails “Harold Parka” has to offer, not so coincidentally built by North Shure NEMBA's trail building gurus.
  

  
  

  
  

  Where: Harold Parker State Forest, 305 Middleton Road, North Andover, MA 01845

  
  

  When: Sunday, October 27th, 2024

  
  

  Cost: 

  • NEMBA Member - $20
  • Non-Member - $50
  • Children under 18 - free with registered Parent/Guardian

  
  

  Schedule: 

  • 08:00 - Event opens, Coffee From Atomic Coffee Roasters 
  • 08:30 - Registration Opens 
  • 09:00 - Self Guided marked Loops open 
  • 09:00 - 11:30 - Jump Clinic #1 With Dynamic Cycling  Adventures
  • 10:15 - Guided Novice Ride leaves 
  • 11:00 - 1:00 Adaptive Ride
  • 10:45 - Intermediate Ride leaves
  • 12:00 - Live music/Band and lunch food truck opens 
  • 1:00 - 3:00 - Jump Clinic #2 
  • 09:00 - 3:00 Events include
  • 4:00 Gates close. All vehicles must be out of park
    

  
  Additional:

  • Vendor Demo Bikes from JRA Cycles, Soto Cycles, and KARBON Bikes 
  • PT and Stretch Sessions by CycleLife PT

  
  

  What to expect: 

  • Beginner, intermediate and advanced marked loops 
  • Jump clinics
  • Live music
  • Food and drink vendors 
  • Bike vendors with demo bikes 
  • In person guided stretching sessions 

  
  

  T-Shirts:

  Pick up any pre-purchased Adventure Series t-shirts, or purchase a Wicked Ride or Adventure Series t-shirt on-site.

  
  

  Parking:

  Parking is available on-site. See location above.

  
  

  About the NEMBA Adventure Series

  The NEMBA Adventure Series is a season long series of flagship events hosted by local chapters in their respective communities. As part of NEMBA's mission to create epic riding experiences, our Adventure Series takes you on a trip throughout the region to explore some of the best trails and communities in New England.

  
  

  Thank you to our friends and supporters!

  
  

  
  

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• NEMBA Adventure Series - Turkey Afterburner

  • When
    12/01/2024
  •  
    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Hale Education Center, Westwood MA
  • Spaces left
    350

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  Close out the season with a bang! Always the Sunday after Thanksgiving, Southeast MA NEMBA invites you to join us for the annual Turkey Afterburner!

  
  

  
  

  Come for the rides, stay for the vibes! We will have self-guided and expert-led rides, music, food, beer garden, fire pit, vendor/sponsor fair, bike demos, skill clinics, raffle, silent auction, giveaways and more!  Proceeds benefit Hale Education youth mountain biking and outdoor education programs and Southeast MA NEMBA trail work efforts.
  

  
  

  
  

  Where:

  Hale Education Center

  80 Carby Street, Westwood MA, 02090

  
  

  When:

  Sunday, December 1st, 2024

  
  

  Cost: 

  Pre-Registration

  • NEMBA Member - $25 
  • Non-Member - $35 

  On-site Registration 

  • NEMBA Member - $35
  • Non-Member - $45 

  Children under 18 free with registered parent or Guardian
  

  
  

  Schedule:

  Coming soon

  On site Registration open from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM 

  
  

  What to Expect:

  Experience the amazing trail network at Hale Education, boasting everything from chill fire roads to flowy singletrack to purpose-built technical trails and everything in between, a true gem less than 5 miles outside the city limits of Boston! Support Hale’s mission to foster outdoor education and mountain biking opportunities for youth throughout the Greater Boston community.  Did we mention the awesome skills park and jump bags?  Activities will include:

  
  

  • Explore arrowed self-guided routes available to ride throughout the day, including an adaptive loop, catering to all skill levels including Beginner/Family, Novice+, Intermediate and Advanced.
  • Join a group ride with an experienced leader to take on some of the area’s lesser-known trails, including the famous Hale tech!  Enjoy fun flow, rock gardens, enduro or XC, whatever your jam.
  • Take a clinic – offered for adults and kids - to level up your MTB game!
  • Get lunch from a food truck and keep warm around the fire pit
  • Groove to live music in the beer garden.
  • Visit local vendors and bike shops, on-site with product demos, swag, deals and light repair help.
  • Learn more from our other local non-profit partners and sponsors in the vendor fair area

  Join us for an unforgettable day celebrating the joy of outdoor recreation and MTB community camaraderie.

  
  

  T-Shirts:

  Pick up any pre-purchased Adventure Series t-shirts, or purchase a t-shirt at the NEMBA tent on site.

  
  

  Parking:

  You will be directed to parking one in the Hale Education Center.

  
  

  About the NEMBA Adventure Series

  The NEMBA Adventure Series is a season long series of flagship events hosted by local chapters in their respective communities. As part of NEMBA's mission to create epic riding experiences, our Adventure Series takes you on a trip throughout the region to explore some of the best trails and communities in New England.

  Thank you to our friends and supporters!

  

  
  

  
  

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