About us
Welcome to West Coast Mountain Bikers!
Our group’s purpose is simple. We want to get people out riding whenever and wherever possible. As the Organizer of WCMB, I’m dedicated to helping people get out on the bike more often. I don’t care if you ride every day of the week or just a few times a month. I don’t care if you only ride with us or if you ride with lots of different groups. Mountain Biking for me is a passion that I want to share with everyone I meet. We don't care whether you're a hardened veteran that has seen the sport grow from fully rigid 21-speed bikes to the super machines they are today or someone who just bought their first mountain bike. We don't care if you if this is your first time riding in a group or if you're a member of every mountain biking social group there is.
My team of organizers and I have one simple goal: Try our best to provide you all with the absolute best rides. My team is made up of people from all walks of life from all over the Bay Area. We have Organizers representing nearly every part of the Bay including… the South Bay, East Bay, Peninsula, Santa Cruz and even the Central Valley and we all love to ride and share the ride with others.
Our rides will range from After-work social meetups and workouts to full on epic rides. We ride everywhere, including places that are off the radar of other groups. We ride all the local favorites, i.e. Fremont Older, Arastradero, Santa Teresa, Alum Rock, etc. as well as all the popular spots further outside our immediate area. Some of our favorites include Demo Forest, El Corte de Madera, Fort Ord, and the Many State parks nearby. We’ve also ventured to Tahoe, Downieville, Boggs and many more. As the years progress we will undoubtedly be adding even more exciting and fun places to our ride portfolio.
All of our rides will follow a no-drop policy. If you show up for a ride we’ll make sure you get out with us. Don’t worry about coming out and slowing people down. That sort of fence sitting will never get you out with a group. Come on out with us and we’ll look out for you. No one will be left behind on our rides.
If you ever have questions about how we rate rides or anything else please feel free to email me. I’m always willing to help a fellow rider, especially ones just getting started. We may not be the biggest group in the Bay but we are the best. I will always go out of my way to make my members feel welcome and appreciated. I also promise to never kick you out for not making it to a ride, I understand things happen. If you have idea for a ride or want to help out with hosting events, let me know. I'm always looking for passionate riders that love to share their passion with others on the trails.
Above everything else I just want people to get out and ride.
-David Butler
Founder
West Coast Mountain Bikers
Upcoming events
2
Upper Wilder / UCSC (INT / 16 miles / 1600 ft / C pace)
Twin Gates Trailhead, 3900 empire grade, santa cruz, CA, USLet's ride some mellow trails at UCSC before the rain falls! This might be our last ride of the year for these specific trails...
!!! IMPORTANT !!!
- Ride within your limit. Taking on a feature at UCSC should be a confirmation of your skills, not a gamble. If you aren't feeling it, there is zero shame in the ride-around. We session to build confidence, not to take unnecessary risks.
- Commitment: We are keeping the group small for easier trail navigation. Priority goes to consistent attendees. Please only RSVP if you are 100% committed. Last-minute drops prevent others from joining!
The Logistics
- Meet: Twin Gates
- Roll: 9:30 AM Sharp
- Parking: Road-side on Empire Grade (North of Twin Gates).
- Restroom: Nature
- Pro Tip: Cell signal is non-existent at the gates. Send your "running late" texts before you hit the grade!
The Route
- Appetizer🍄: A mild warm-up singletrack to open up your appetite, served on giant wooden boards.
- Beverage ☕: A steep shot in a cup packed with technical features.
- Entrée 🐔📦: A savory feature-filled trail serving up fun technical lines and optional hits.
- Dessert 🍭: An optional sweet-n-flowy finish for anyone who still has room left.
Difficulty & Pace
- Level: Intermediate. Expect several rooty and steep sections and drops around 1ft tall without ride-arounds. All the bigger features are optional.
- Pace: C (Social). We’ll regroup at every intersection and keep the climbs easy. We will stop and session some interesting features.
What to Bring
- Steed: A well-maintained mountain bike.
- Protection: Helmet, knee/elbow pads highly recommended.
- Essentials: Water, snacks, and trailside repair tools.
The Fine Print
- Attendance: We are keeping the group small for easier navigation. Priority goes to consistent attendees. Please only RSVP if you are 100% committed. Last-minute drops prevent others from joining!
- WCMB Members Only: For liability reasons, no guest riders. If you have a friend who wants to come, please have them join the group first!
NOW THE NITTY GRITTY...
West Coast Mountain Bikers is a group riding community. We don't encourage individuals to come out to our rides that want to do their own ride five minutes after starting with us. We start together and stick together.If you are new to our group, please take a moment to read our Ride Rating Guide, available at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eml9bs3b9aPik-XF9EuazGouBVefExveQXBc58Nkl9o/edit?usp=sharing
All of our rides require a helmet and properly maintained mountain bike.
Riders should be sure to read the description of the ride fully prior to their RSVP. Rides will vary by location and organizer, so be sure to sign up for rides that are appropriate for your skill and fitness level. If unsure if an event is appropriate, contact the event host prior to the event. If you have an existing medical condition please consult your doctor prior to joining an event.Meetup.com and West Coast Mountain Bikers do not allow minors to attend events. We will occasionally make exceptions, so long as the parent is also in attendance.
The event host and organizers ultimately have the last call on who can and cannot attend a particular event. When a members safety is concerned we will always err on the side of caution.
Release of Liability:By joining this event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's owners, principals, affiliates, presenters, organizer, assistant organizer, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice or information contained herein. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability.
2 attendees
Calero: San Vincente to Chisnantuk (Adv-Beginner / 17 miles / 1700 ft / C pace)
Calero County Park at Rancho San Vincente, 21151 McKean Rd., San Jose, ca, USJoin us for a pre-rain ride around Calero County Park! We'll tackle a solid loop before the wet weather rolls in, taking in sweeping views and manageable terrain.
Logistics
- Meet: Rancho San Vicente Parking Area
- Roll Time: 9:30 AM sharp
- Cell Signal: Good
- Restrooms: Available at the parking area
Route
- Warm up on the Lisa Killough Trail loop first, then take on the wall climb heading up toward Chisnantuk Peak Trail before looping back.
- Distance & Elevation: ~17 miles / ~1,700 ft elevation gain
Difficulty
- Skill Level (Advanced Beginner / Intermediate): Non-technical trails consisting mainly of smooth, rolling singletrack and wide fire roads.
- Fitness Level (Intermediate): Sustained 17-mile effort with 1,700 ft of total climbing.
- Pace (C Level): Social pace with multiple regroups.
Bring
- Helmet (Required)
- Well-maintained mountain bike
- Plenty of water and snacks for a 17-mile effort
- Basic trailside repair kit (spare tube, multi-tool, pump)
Guest riders are not allowed, this ride is for WCMB members. If you have a guest, please have them join. Liability etc. Thank you.
NOW THE NITTY GRITTY...
West Coast Mountain Bikers is a group riding community. We don't encourage individuals to come out to our rides that want to do their own ride five minutes after starting with us. We start together and stick together.If you are new to our group, please take a moment to read our Ride Rating Guide, available at the link below.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eml9bs3b9aPik-XF9EuazGouBVefExveQXBc58Nkl9o/edit?usp=sharingAll of our rides require a helmet and properly maintained mountain bike.
Riders should be sure to read the description of the ride fully prior to their RSVP. Rides will vary by location and organizer, so be sure to sign up for rides that are appropriate for your skill and fitness level. If unsure if an event is appropriate, contact the event host prior to the event. If you have an existing medical condition please consult your doctor prior to joining an event.Meetup.com and West Coast Mountain Bikers do not allow minors to attend events. We will occasionally make exceptions, so long as the parent is also in attendance.
The event host and organizers ultimately have the last call on who can and cannot attend a particular event. When a members safety is concerned we will always err on the side of caution.
Release of Liability:By joining this event, you hereby RELEASE and DISCHARGE it's owners, principals, affiliates, presenters, organizer, assistant organizer, hosts and participants from any and all liability, claims, demands or causes of action that you now have, or may have in the future, for injuries, damages, death and/or economic loss of any kind or nature, arising in whole or in part out of the activities, advice or information contained herein. You further agree that if you or someone under your supervision uses the information on this website you assume all risks of injury, damage, and economic loss, without limitation, and release providers from all liability.
4 attendees
Past events
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