About us
The San Diego Mountain Biking Association, or SDMBA, is a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and improving trail access across San Diego County.
Opportunities await to make friends, build trails, and grow the sport of mountain biking within your community. Join the SDMBA today!
Formed in 1994, SDMBA is one of the largest regional trail advocacy organizations in the US with more than 1,700 members, and growing!
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Trail Maintenance: Snake Trail - Chula Vista
South Bay Family YMCA Teen Center, 820 Paseo Ranchero, Chula Vista, CA, USThank you so much for pitching in to help improve our trails!
You will NOT need your bicycle to get to the worksite.
We’ll kick off the event with an intro circle and safety talk before we head to work area. We will spend our time doing a variety of tasks, which may include trimming/brushing, clearing drains, repairing tread, and more.
** This event subject to last minute postponement/cancellation because of adverse weather. Please check back here for any changes!**
WE TAKE YOUR RSVP HERE AS A CONFIRMATION THAT YOU WILL SHOW UP.
If something unexpected comes up or you feel ill before the event, please message us on MEETUP so we can fill your spot.
YOU NEED TO BRING:
Cell Phone - you can complete a digital waiver on site using your smartphone. We will have a QR code available or you can sign here.
WATER/snacks
Sturdy shoes
Long pants, long sleeves
Work Gloves
Eye protection
Sunscreen + hat
Anything else you need for a safe and comfortable day.WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Tools
Training and oversight
Some trail snacks/water
post work refreshments and swag
Lots of gratitudeOTHER GUIDELINES:
-If you are feeling sick stay HOME!
-Please notify event leader of any medical conditions, restrictions or allergies that may affect your experience
-Minors 13 and up permitted when accompanied by a volunteering parent
-Pets: While we love animals, we ask that you leave your pets at home.
We appreciate your dedication and commitment to the trails!14 attendees
Trail Maintenance - Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Noble Canyon, Pine creek Rd Pine Valley, CA 91962 United States, San Diego, CA, US## Details
We will be addressing drainage issues on Deer Park Trail, the only dirt connector to Mount Laguna Trails. No experience necessary.
Meeting location is the Noble Canyon Trailhead. See map below.
SDMBA Trail Liaison Crew leads: Russell Barabe and Nick Hayden
**Please check back here for any changes or updates.
WE TAKE YOUR RSVP HERE AS A CONFIRMATION THAT YOU WILL SHOW UP.
BRING YOUR BICYCLE, own snacks and water, work gloves, protective eyewear, covered footwear. WE WILL RIDE TO WORK SITE, snacks after.
No walk-ups. We take your RSVP here as a confirmation that you will show up. If something unexpected comes up or you feel ill before the event, please email Russ at russellbarabe@yahoo.com so we can fill your spot.
Cell phone reception is spotty at best at the trail head. Usual travel time from La Mesa to trail head is approximately 1 hour.
Inclement weather or unsafe conditions will cancel this event. Updates will be posted in comment thread on this page.
YOU NEED TO BRING:
Signed SDMBA Waiver - click on to link or we will have hard copies:
https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_main.php?orgcode=SDMB&evid=45686593
YOUR BICYCLE
WATER/snacks
Sturdy shoes
Long pants, long sleeves
Work Gloves
Eye protection
Sunscreen+ hat
Anything else you need for a safe and comfortable day.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Tools
Training and oversight
post work refreshments and swag
Lots of gratitude
OTHER GUIDELINES:
-If you are feeling sick stay HOME!
After completing the day's work, please submit your hours here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSde_JpA_JV-bAPtw36LLpEp2yOi0AZ0ZgRRkE2M7aTClf0Gng/viewform
We appreciate your dedication and commitment to safety during this time. Please email me directly if you have any questions - Russell Barabe at russellbarabe@yahoo.comWe appreciate your dedication and commitment to the trails!
5 attendees
Trailwork - Marian Bear - Regents West
Marian Bear Natural Park - Regents West Lot, 5550 Regents Road, San Diego, ca, USDETAILS
We will be working on a section of trail that was bladed to road width years ago which has become eroded, especially with the last two years' rains. The plan is to create a favorable line that weaves across the trail footprint with outsloping and insloping to reduce the grade of the climb while also adding drains to prevent further erosion.
We will be walking in to the work site. The furthest spot will be around 2/3 mile from where we will park.
**Please check back here for any changes!**
WE TAKE YOUR RSVP HERE AS A CONFIRMATION THAT YOU WILL SHOW UP.
If something unexpected comes up or you feel ill before the event, please email us directly at tecolote@sdmba.com so we can fill your spot.
MEETING SPOT PIN:
https://www.google.com/maps/@32.839668,-117.2183329,19.38z/data=!5m1!1e1?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDUwNy4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3DWHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
Signed SDMBA Waiver - print out and bring with you or sign electronically:https://www.memberleap.com/members/evr/reg_main.php?orgcode=SDMB&evid=45686593
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13rIzvAtDmgo15gdTJG1MDwzZyOD4kRtJ/view?usp=sharing
WATER/snacks
Sturdy shoes
Long pants, long sleeves
Work Gloves
Eye protection
Sunscreen + hat
Anything else you need for a safe and comfortable day.WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Tools
Training and oversight
Post work refreshments and swag
Lots of gratitudeOTHER GUIDELINES:
-If you are feeling sick stay HOME!
-Please notify event leader of any medical conditions, restrictions or allergies that may affect your experience
-Please note there is poison oak in the vicinity of where we will be working. It can be avoided, but if you are highly sensitive to it please let us know and we can make sure you are working in spots less likely to bring you into contact with it
-Minors 13 and up permitted when accompanied by a volunteering parent
-Pets: While we love animals, we ask that you leave your pets at home.
We appreciate your dedication and commitment to the trails!CONTACT INFO: Evan - tecolote@sdmba.com
4 attendees
Balboa Park Beginner Ride
Morley Field Sports Complex, 2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego, CA, USWelcome to the Beginner ride at Balboa Park! This group is geared towards new riders getting comfortable with their mountain bike and dirt trails.
All participants need to complete the SDMBA waiver at least once every 6 months. SDMBA Waiver
This is a no-drop, beginner paced ride around some of the best trails Balboa Park has to offer with time to work on some basic skills. The ride is from 5:30pm-7:00pm, with frequent stops to regroup and to work on skills. Average distance is 5-8 miles with ~200ft elevation gain.
We will meet in the parking lot (see the map) and ride out to the trails together. Lights are required during the winter months. It is best to have a helmet light and a handlebar light. Nite Rider and Bright Eyes are good lights to consider.
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Mountain biking can be a dangerous sport, and learning new skills can be challenging. Always wear a helmet, bring plenty of water and if any part of the trail is above your ability and/or comfort zone it is okay to walk it.The ride is lead by Karen St.Germain.
3 attendees
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