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!
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🔵 Trails & Ale 🔵
Sandstone Park, 301 Railway Ave, Lyons, CO, USThe Ride:
- Hall Ranch: Intermediate trail with sustained climbing and some rocky sections.
- Aerobic Difficulty: 6/10, Technical Difficulty: 4/10 or 8/10 depending on Antelope or Bitterbrush
- 8-10 miles with 1,200 ft of climbing, going up Antelope and doing a loop on Nelson, then the groups may split on an Antelope or Bitterbrush descent
- ⚡ e-Bikes are permitted on this ride for folks experiencing disabilities. See Boulder County regulations for more details.
Trails & Ale:
- 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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🔵/⚫ Trails & Ale at Monarch Crest
Monarch Pass, FMWG+93, Salida, CO, US🔵/⚫ Join experienced BMA Ride Guides for a co-ed day at shuttling Monarch Crest in Salida.
This is a shuttle ride starting at the top of Monarch Pass and ending in Poncha Springs. The easiest shuttle option is to take a commercial shuttle such as High Valley Bike Shuttle. We will plan around the 10am shuttle, in other words starting the ride at approx. 10:30am at the top of Monarch Pass. They recommend arriving at High Valley Center in Poncha Springs by 9:30 for the 10am shuttle. Or arrive earlier if you want to buy something for breakfast before the ride. The shuttle cost is $39 per person. I recommend booking your shuttle now because they do occasionally fill up.
This is a high alpine ride crossing through some remote areas. All riders should have a means to navigate (e.g. Trailforks or similar app with offline maps downloaded), basic bike repair items, clothing for a variety of weather conditions, and sufficient food and water for a long ride. We will plan to stick together as a group, but different rider paces might cause us to spread out. There is very limited cell phone service for the entire ride. We will be riding for 10 miles above 11,000 feet before starting the long descent back to Poncha Springs. Be prepared for intense sun, rapidly changing weather conditions, and a long day. Depending on our pace and how much we stop, the ride could take around 6 hours.
We plan to follow the Monarch Crest - The Classic ride on Trailforks. Mile 18.9 is a decision point where we can either take Rainbow Trail (which has a bunch of additional steep short climbs) or cruise down the dirt road. There are also a few earlier bail out options if anyone isn't feeling good or if an unexpected thunderstorm pops up.
We will head to a brewery (TBD) in Poncha Springs after the ride for some much needed food and drinks.
- Aerobic Difficulty: 9/10, Technical Difficulty: 6/10
- We will climb 2,600 feet and descend 6,500 feet. 35 miles total.
- 🚫 e-Bikes are not permitted on this ride per USFS regulations.
Carpool options may be available, please post in the group if you are interested in carpooling
IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT THE RIDE
- Riders must sign a liability waiver once during the season. By signing up for this ride, you agree to our Waiver
- All riders MUST wear a helmet (you are HIGHLY encouraged to wear or rent a full face helmet), wear or rent full pads (at a minimum elbow and knee pads), bring water, and have a trail-ready bike.
- All riders ride at their own risk, group leaders take no responsibility for rider safety/injury.
- Riders should also carry basic tools: a spare tube in your correct tire size, a pump, tire lever, a chain tool and basic Allen wrenches. Snacks are recommended.
- Rides launch on time. Ride will roll at 10:30. Please arrive early enough to get ready and shuttle yourself to the start.
- If the weather is iffy make sure to check this page the day before the ride for updated info. If you signed up for the ride you should also receive an email in the event of a cancellation. If necessary, we will cancel the ride by 8pm the night before.
- For permitting and planning purposes, you must sign up on Meetup if you plan to join us.
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.
Send us an email if you have any questions - bma@bouldermountainbike.org8 attendees
⚫/⚫⚫ 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 🔵
Hall Ranch Trailhead - Bitterbrush, 31389-, 31825 S St Vrain Dr,, Lyons, CO, USNote: 5 pm Start time
The Ride:- Bitterbrush trail at Hall Ranch - we will session the Rock Garden, both uphill and downhill. While the climbs are steep and the terrain technical, we will be stopping often and working on features.
- Aerobic Difficulty: 6/10, Technical Difficulty: 7/10
- 4 miles and 500 ft of climbing
- ⚡ e-Bikes are not permitted on this ride. See Boulder County 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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