May 2019
TRAIL BUILDING: Heil
Trail Building The Project Trail Maintenance and Improvements Trails we're working on Wapiti at Heil Valley Ranch Please Bring No experience necessary! Please bring Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Long Pants, Sturdy Boots, Work Gloves, Sunglasses, Clothing to Layer, appropriate outer wear for weather. The Details We will be doing general maintenance on the lower part of the Wapiti trail (from where it leaves the road to where it crosses the road). This includes cleaning drains, repairing/adding rock armoring, and adding…
Find out more »SKILLS CLINIC: MTB Level 1
MTB Skills Clinic MTB Foundations: Level 1 Whether you're just getting started with mountain biking or you would like to brush up on your skills, this clinic is for you. This is a novice level class. Classes are limited to 14 participants. 2 instructors per class. What You'll learn Ride with balance and body-bike separation. Brake properly. Climb and descend on trails. Shift to the correct gear. Steer and corner. Performing basic front wheel lifts. Roll down small drops. This…
Find out more »SKILLS CLINIC: MTB Level 2
MTB Skills Clinic MTB Foundations: Level 2 Catering to the intermediate rider looking to further develop skills on more technical trails, this clinic takes a more advanced perspective on riding techniques. While the Level 1 class is a recommended prerequisite, experienced students are welcome to join this clinic. Classes are limited to 14 participants. 2 instructors per class. What You'll learn Brake effectively and clear obstacles. Roll down drops of about a foot and hone other trail skills. Approach jumps…
Find out more »RIDE: Trails & Ale
Ride: Trails & Ale This intermediate level ride is a great mid-week tonic. Ride at your own pace and we’ll regroup at intersections. We finish every ride by gathering at a local establishment for food and good cheer. Explore trails that are new to you and find a new riding buddy or two. Join the fun!
Find out more »June 2019
TRAIL BUILDING: Heil
Trail Building The Project Trail Maintenance and Improvements Trails we're working on Wapiti at Heil Valley Ranch Please Bring No experience necessary! Please bring Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Long Pants, Sturdy Boots, Work Gloves, Sunglasses, Clothing to Layer, appropriate outer wear for weather. The Details We will be doing general maintenance on the lower part of the Wapiti trail (from where it leaves the road to where it crosses the road). This includes cleaning drains, repairing/adding rock armoring, and adding…
Find out more »RIDE: Trails & Ale
Ride: Trails & Ale This intermediate level ride is a great mid-week tonic. Ride at your own pace and we’ll regroup at intersections. We finish every ride by gathering at a local establishment for food and good cheer. Explore trails that are new to you and find a new riding buddy or two. Join the fun!
Find out more »EVENT: Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day
Event: Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day Annual Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at Valmont Bike ParkAll Activities are FREE!Tour of Valmont Bike Park provided by Avid4AdventurePumptrack clinics provided by Lee Likes Bikes. Register OnlineDual Slalom clinics provided by 303 Dirt and Rockwell RidewellDemo bikes provided by Full Cycle BikesDJ Drake powered by EnergisimpleRock climbing wallFace PaintingFree helmet giveaway from Boulder Community HospitalShort Track races provided by SMBAPresented by: Valmont Park, BMA and SMBA
Find out more »TRAIL BUILDING: Heil
Trail Building The Project Trail Maintenance and Improvements Trails we're working on Wapiti at Heil Valley Ranch Please Bring No experience necessary! Please bring Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Long Pants, Sturdy Boots, Work Gloves, Sunglasses, Clothing to Layer, appropriate outer wear for weather. The Details We will be doing general maintenance on the lower part of the Wapiti trail (from where it leaves the road to where it crosses the road). This includes cleaning drains, repairing/adding rock armoring, and adding…
Find out more »SKILLS CLINIC: Progression Session – Climbing & Descending
MTB Skills Clinic Progression Session: Climbing & Descending Living in Colorado, it seems that we’re always going up or downhill. In this clinic for more experienced riders you will continue to find ways to improve your riding. Classes are limited to 6 participants. 1 instructors per class. What You'll learn Navigate roots, logs, and rocks in both directions. Perform wheel lifts for clearing obstacles. Apply climbing and descending techniques. Roll down large drops and land air-off drops. Important Info All…
Find out more »TRAIL BUILDING: Doudy Draw
Trail Building The Project Trail Maintenance and Improvements Trails we're working on Doudy Draw Please Bring No experience necessary! Please bring Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Long Pants, Sturdy Boots, Work Gloves, Sunglasses, Clothing to Layer, appropriate outer wear for weather. The Details This project will continue the work we started in 2018 rehabbing segments of the Doudy Draw trail. We are eliminating the braided trail, narrowing the path back to single track, armoring the surface so it holds up to…
Find out more »RIDE: Trails & Ale
Ride: Trails & Ale This intermediate level ride is a great mid-week tonic. Ride at your own pace and we’ll regroup at intersections. We finish every ride by gathering at a local establishment for food and good cheer. Explore trails that are new to you and find a new riding buddy or two. Join the fun!
Find out more »EVENT: Super Summer Bike Bash
Event: Membership & Volunteer Party Last year's party was so fun, we want to do it again... but even bigger and better! Riding, great food, awesome music, a sleepover under the stars and breakfast Sunday morning. Open to all BMA members and their families, join or renew today.Please RSVP so we can properly plan!
Find out more »TRAIL BUILDING: Heil
Trail Building The Project Trail Maintenance and Improvements Trails we're working on Wapiti at Heil Valley Ranch Please Bring No experience necessary! Please bring Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Long Pants, Sturdy Boots, Work Gloves, Sunglasses, Clothing to Layer, appropriate outer wear for weather. The Details We will be doing general maintenance on the lower part of the Wapiti trail (from where it leaves the road to where it crosses the road). This includes cleaning drains, repairing/adding rock armoring, and adding…
Find out more »RIDE: Trails & Ale
Ride: Trails & Ale This intermediate level ride is a great mid-week tonic. Ride at your own pace and we’ll regroup at intersections. We finish every ride by gathering at a local establishment for food and good cheer. Explore trails that are new to you and find a new riding buddy or two. Join the fun!
Find out more »SKILLS CLINIC: Full Day
MTB Skills Clinic Progression Session: Full Day BMA's Full Day MTB clinic combines all of BMA's skills classes into a full day. Our 2 hour clinics jam so much information into a short time that it's sometimes hard to grasp it all. This clinic is intended to slow down and give more time to learn, practice, and get the drills done right. It covers all of the skills necessary to be a solid mountain biker with enough time to practice…
Find out more »TRAIL BUILDING: Heil
Trail Building The Project Trail Maintenance and Improvements Trails we're working on Wapiti at Heil Valley Ranch Please Bring No experience necessary! Please bring Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Long Pants, Sturdy Boots, Work Gloves, Sunglasses, Clothing to Layer, appropriate outer wear for weather. The Details We will be doing general maintenance on the lower part of the Wapiti trail (from where it leaves the road to where it crosses the road). This includes cleaning drains, repairing/adding rock armoring, and adding…
Find out more »SKILLS CLINIC: Progression Session – Cornering
MTB Skills Clinic Progression Session: Cornering You’ve mastered a lot of skills, but now you’re looking to clear that twisty trail. In this clinic designed for adept riders, you’ll discover how to corner with confidence at slow and fast speeds. Classes are limited to 6 participants. 1 instructors per class. What You'll learn Perform high-speed cornering. Tackle berms. Corner at low speeds for tight switchbacks. Master track stands. Develop vision to look through the turns. Important Info All riders MUST wear…
Find out more »RIDE: Trails & Ale
Ride: Trails & Ale This intermediate level ride is a great mid-week tonic. Ride at your own pace and we’ll regroup at intersections. We finish every ride by gathering at a local establishment for food and good cheer. Explore trails that are new to you and find a new riding buddy or two. Join the fun!
Find out more »July 2019
SKILLS CLINIC: Progression Session – Climbing & Descending
MTB Skills Clinic Progression Session: Climbing & Descending Living in Colorado, it seems that we’re always going up or downhill. In this clinic for more experienced riders you will continue to find ways to improve your riding. Classes are limited to 6 participants. 1 instructors per class. What You'll learn Navigate roots, logs, and rocks in both directions. Perform wheel lifts for clearing obstacles. Apply climbing and descending techniques. Roll down large drops and land air-off drops. Important Info All…
Find out more »TRAIL BUILDING: Doudy Draw
Trail Building The Project Trail Maintenance and Improvements Trails we're working on Doudy Draw Please Bring No experience necessary! Please bring Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Long Pants, Sturdy Boots, Work Gloves, Sunglasses, Clothing to Layer, appropriate outer wear for weather. The Details This project will continue the work we started in 2018 rehabbing segments of the Doudy Draw trail. We are eliminating the braided trail, narrowing the path back to single track, armoring the surface so it holds up to…
Find out more »CAMPING WEEKEND: Winter Park
Camping Weekend: Winter Park Join us for a family friendly camping weekend at Winter Park. BMA will provide guided rides, beverages and a group campsite, FREE for BMA members.
Find out more »SKILLS CLINIC: Progression Session – Cornering
MTB Skills Clinic Progression Session: Cornering You’ve mastered a lot of skills, but now you’re looking to clear that twisty trail. In this clinic designed for adept riders, you’ll discover how to corner with confidence at slow and fast speeds. Classes are limited to 6 participants. 1 instructors per class. What You'll learn Perform high-speed cornering. Tackle berms. Corner at low speeds for tight switchbacks. Master track stands. Develop vision to look through the turns. Important Info All riders MUST wear…
Find out more »August 2019
SKILLS CLINIC: Progression Session – Climbing & Descending
MTB Skills Clinic Progression Session: Climbing & Descending Living in Colorado, it seems that we’re always going up or downhill. In this clinic for more experienced riders you will continue to find ways to improve your riding. Classes are limited to 6 participants. 1 instructors per class. What You'll learn Navigate roots, logs, and rocks in both directions. Perform wheel lifts for clearing obstacles. Apply climbing and descending techniques. Roll down large drops and land air-off drops. Important Info All…
Find out more »TRAIL BUILDING: Doudy Draw
Trail Building The Project Trail Maintenance and Improvements Trails we're working on Doudy Draw Please Bring No experience necessary! Please bring Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Long Pants, Sturdy Boots, Work Gloves, Sunglasses, Clothing to Layer, appropriate outer wear for weather. The Details This project will continue the work we started in 2018 rehabbing segments of the Doudy Draw trail. We are eliminating the braided trail, narrowing the path back to single track, armoring the surface so it holds up to…
Find out more »SKILLS CLINIC: Progression Session – Cornering
MTB Skills Clinic Progression Session: Cornering You’ve mastered a lot of skills, but now you’re looking to clear that twisty trail. In this clinic designed for adept riders, you’ll discover how to corner with confidence at slow and fast speeds. Classes are limited to 6 participants. 1 instructors per class. What You'll learn Perform high-speed cornering. Tackle berms. Corner at low speeds for tight switchbacks. Master track stands. Develop vision to look through the turns. Important Info All riders MUST wear…
Find out more »September 2019
TRAIL BUILDING: Doudy Draw
Trail Building The Project Trail Maintenance and Improvements Trails we're working on Doudy Draw Please Bring No experience necessary! Please bring Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Long Pants, Sturdy Boots, Work Gloves, Sunglasses, Clothing to Layer, appropriate outer wear for weather. The Details This project will continue the work we started in 2018 rehabbing segments of the Doudy Draw trail. We are eliminating the braided trail, narrowing the path back to single track, armoring the surface so it holds up to…
Find out more »TRAIL BUILDING: Doudy Draw
Trail Building The Project Trail Maintenance and Improvements Trails we're working on Doudy Draw Please Bring No experience necessary! Please bring Water, Snacks, Sunscreen, Long Pants, Sturdy Boots, Work Gloves, Sunglasses, Clothing to Layer, appropriate outer wear for weather. The Details This project will continue the work we started in 2018 rehabbing segments of the Doudy Draw trail. We are eliminating the braided trail, narrowing the path back to single track, armoring the surface so it holds up to…
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