About us
This is the Meetup group of the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance (BMA). We have 3 group rides every week for riders of all levels. Rides are open to everyone (members and non-members). Find out more about BMA.
About BMA The mission of BMA is to serve as a positive voice for mountain biking in the greater Boulder Colorado area by improving the trail experience for all users through social rides and events, advocacy, and trail building. Join BMA today to support our efforts!
This group hosts weekly group mountain bike rides for those who want to explore the MTB trails around Boulder with others at their level. The rides are meant to be fun for all, so those intimidated by more advanced riders, fear not. If you need to get off your bike and walk it up a steep or tricky section, it's OK! We try to keep a pace that works for the whole group. All our rides have a Ride Guide, and many also have a sweep and are "no-drop" rides.
Our weekly rides:
🟢 - These casual-paced rides have little elevation gain, few technical features, no exposure and are appropriate for beginners
🔵 - Our intermediate rides are moderately paced, have 700’-1200′ of elevation gain and some exposure
⚫ - Advanced rides not only climb lots of elevation, but also have very steep pitches with technical features thrown in.
⚫⚫ - Double black rides are on trails that even a strong intermediate rider may have trouble with. Steep climbs, big drops, rolling over boulders, and jumps! Considerable risk of OTB (over the bars) and injury.
Tuesday - GurlzRide (🟢/🔵)
Wednesday - Knobby Wednesday (🟢)
Thursday - Trails & Ale (🔵/⚫)
Looking to improve your riding? We also offer MTB Skills Clinics for all levels. Find out more about skills clinics.
Want to get involved? We are an all volunteer organization and are always looking for enthusiastic people to lead rides, volunteer at events, help with admin, participate on a committee etc.
Some of the trails we frequently ride around Boulder: Betasso, Marshal Mesa, Dowdy Draw, Heil Ranch, Walker Ranch, and Magnolia.
Please arrive a few minutes before the posted time of the ride. If it says the ride is at 6pm, then that's when we start peddling. Looking forward to seeing you on the trail!
Upcoming events
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🔵 Betasso with Stio
Stio Mountain Studio - Boulder, 1505 Pearl St, Boulder, CO, USThe Ride
- Join BMA and Stio for a Super Betasso Ride! We'll start from Stio at 9 and ride up the bike path and Fourmile Canyon to the Four Mile Link at Betasso, hit up the sweet singletrack, then roll back to town for tasty refreshments at Stio. This loop is about 16 miles and 1500' of climbing. About 7 miles are on the bike path (half paved, half gravel), 5 miles on Fourmile Canyon Drive and 8 on singletrack. (see route)
- Betasso Preserve: Intermediate trails smooth flow with small sections of roots, rock and narrow exposure
- Aerobic Difficulty: 5/10, Technical Difficulty: 4/10
- 🚫 e-Bikes are not permitted on this ride, even for folks experiencing disabilities per Boulder County regulations.
Weekend Ride:
- Coed intermediate/advanced ride exploring trails across the Front Range, come explore, meet other riders and stick around for the post ride hang!
- We’ll split into 2-3 smaller groups according to desired pace
- No drop ride – we stop at all intersections and wait for all!
Housekeeping:
- Please sign up on Meetup. By signing up for this ride, you agree to our Waiver.
- Meetup page will be updated with weather conditions - please check prior to the ride for the most up to date information! Event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for a timely departure!
- All riders MUST wear a helmet and close-toe shoes, bring water and food, and have a trail-ready bike.
- Riders should carry basic tools: a spare tube, pump, tire lever, chain tool and Allen wrenches.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
About BMA:
- The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance is a volunteer-run, membership-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. BMA's mission is to serve as a positive voice for mountain biking in the greater Boulder Colorado area by improving the trail experience for all users through skill clinics, social rides, events, advocacy, and trail building.
- Learn more about BMA.
- Membership signup and Donations
- Send us an email if you have any questions - bma@bouldermountainbike.org
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⚫/⚫⚫ Enduro Ride ⚫/⚫⚫
Lefthand Canyon OHV trailhead, 2270-4216 Lefthand Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO, USThe Ride:
- Lefthand: Steep and sometimes loose fire road climbs with steep, loose and technical descents
- Aerobic Difficulty: 9/10, Technical Difficulty: 8/10
- The climbs are about 500 ft/mile and we'll try to do a couple laps. Expect over 1,000 - 2,000 ft of climbing in 6-10 miles
- Google pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6SJyHD8wxpGiGnoLA
Enduro Ride:
- Coed intermediate/advanced ride with a relaxed pace on the climbs and a faster, more technical focus on the descents.
- We’ll split into 2-3 smaller groups according to desired pace
- No drop ride – we stop at all intersections and wait for all!
Housekeeping:
- Please sign up on Meetup. By signing up for this ride, you agree to our Waiver.
- Meetup page will be updated with weather conditions - please check prior to the ride for the most up to date information! Event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for a timely departure!
- All riders MUST wear a helmet and close-toe shoes, bring water and food, and have a trail-ready bike.
- Riders should carry basic tools: a spare tube, pump, tire lever, chain tool and Allen wrenches.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
About BMA:
- The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance is a volunteer-run, membership-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. BMA's mission is to serve as a positive voice for mountain biking in the greater Boulder Colorado area by improving the trail experience for all users through skill clinics, social rides, events, advocacy, and trail building.
- Learn more about BMA.
- Membership signup and Donations
- Send us an email if you have any questions - bma@bouldermountainbike.org
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🟢/🔵 Gurlz Ride 🟢/🔵
Doudy Draw Trailhead, 4111 Eldorado Springs Dr, Boulder, CO, USThe Ride:
- Doudy Draw: Beginner/intermediate trail
- Aerobic Difficulty: 5/10, Technical Difficulty: 4/10
- 10 - 12 miles with 800 - 1,000 ft of climbing depending on exact route.
- ⚡ e-Bikes are permitted on this ride for folks experiencing disabilities. See City of Boulder regulations for more details.
Gurlz Ride:
- Women’s intermediate ride to build skills, meet other riders, and have fun on local trails, with a post-ride hang.
- We’ll split into 2-3 smaller groups according to desired pace
- No drop ride – we stop at all intersections and wait for all!
Housekeeping:
- Please sign up on Meetup. By signing up for this ride, you agree to our Waiver.
- Meetup page will be updated with weather conditions - please check prior to the ride for the most up to date information! Event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for a timely departure!
- All riders MUST wear a helmet and close-toe shoes, bring water and food, and have a trail-ready bike.
- Riders should carry basic tools: a spare tube, pump, tire lever, chain tool and Allen wrenches.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
About BMA:
- The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance is a volunteer-run, membership-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. BMA's mission is to serve as a positive voice for mountain biking in the greater Boulder Colorado area by improving the trail experience for all users through skill clinics, social rides, events, advocacy, and trail building.
- Learn more about BMA.
- Membership signup and Donations
- Send us an email if you have any questions - bma@bouldermountainbike.org
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🔵 ⚡eMTB ride⚡ @ Centennial Cone 🔵
Centennial Cone Park Ralph Schell Trailhead, Golden Gate Canyon Rd, Golden, CO, USThis Ride:
- Centennial Cone: Intermediate trails with mostly smooth flow, some short sections of rock, and narrow exposure.
- MTB Project | Trailforks
- Technical Difficulty: 4/10
- There will be two pace groups for this ride: An intermediate and an advanced group. Think about which group you would like to ride with and we will split up before the ride begins.
- Lights are not required--however, if you have a light, bring it! We may be able to get in some extra miles for the folks who do.
⚡ eMTB Ride ⚡:
- Intermediate/Advanced ride for eMTBers who want to cover more distance in less time.
- No drop ride - we stop at all intersections and wait for all.
Housekeeping:
- Please sign up on Meetup. By signing up for this ride, you agree to our Waiver.
- Meetup page will be updated with weather conditions - please check prior to the ride for the most up to date information! Event will be cancelled if there is inclement weather. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for a timely departure!
- All riders MUST wear a helmet and closed-toe shoes, bring water and food, and have a trail-ready bike.
- Riders should carry basic tools: a spare tube, pump, tire lever, chain tool and Allen wrenches.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
About BMA:
- The Boulder Mountainbike Alliance is a volunteer-run, membership-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. BMA's mission is to serve as a positive voice for mountain biking in the greater Boulder Colorado area by improving the trail experience for all users through skill clinics, social rides, events, advocacy, and trail building.
- Learn more about BMA.
- Membership signup and Donations
- Send us an email if you have any questions - bma@bouldermountainbike.org
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