What we’re about
Sporting a keen sense of adventure? An insatiable appetite for the outdoors?? A wicked craving something grilled???
Well then good thing you found your way to SoCAL Bikes, Boards & Bites – where the pavement ends, the adventure begins...
Our goal is to meet other SoCal trail riders with a keen sense of adventure. Our mission is to promote, protect and preserve the California trail experience through advocacy, education and responsible recreational mountain biking. Our group will also feature photography and other outdoor related events and during the winter season, transition into more snowboarding and skiing related events.
If you're looking for the perfect snowboarding trip. Look no further as our events will feature an array of snow-filled destinations. Whether you're an advanced/intermediate rider or you're looking learn the basics or some new techniques, one of our events should be able to fill that need.
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In compliance with Meetup.com's Terms of Service, you must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for membership. We do not knowingly approve for membership account profiles created by persons under age eighteen (18).
In addition, prior to submitting your application please make sure to review our waiver under the "About" section of our group site.
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Mountain Biking Skills Free Clinic!Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, CA
THIS IS A NO HOST EVENT! (This is not a SoCalB3 event. This is an event hosted by the fine folks at CORBA which I think is a great event for riders of all levels.) NOTE: This event is being cross posted since CORBA has also joined Meetup. The verbiage hereinbelow are derived directly from their Meetup event posting. I am also including a link to their event since your have your RSVP here alone doesn't guarantee a spot unless you RSVP on their event as well. It is also important to note that your RSVP on their event includes an ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY required by their insurer. Please read it carefully before deciding to participate. https://www.meetup.com/corbamtb/events/286526798
Details
Presented by the Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association (http://corbamtb.com/), the Introduction to Mountain Biking Skills Clinic is held the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in Malibu Creek State Park (http://www.venturacountytrails.org/TrailMaps/MalibuCreek/AreaTrails.htm).
PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:45 TO SIGN IN AND HAVE YOUR BIKE SAFETY-CHECKED.
The class is free of charge to all participants, please RSVP via MeetUp if possible. The class covers several skills including proper seated rider position, controlled braking and slow speed technical maneuvering, pedaling cadence/gear use, and proper riding position and technique for climbing, cornering, and descending. Also discussed are tips on backcountry preparedness, shared use etiquette, and simple maintenance tips.What To Bring: Mountain bike in good working condition Helmet Water High energy snack Appropriate clothing for existing conditions Helmets are mandatory for all participants.
Directions: To get to Malibu Creek State Park, take the Ventura Freeway (101) to Calabasas, exit Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Canyon. Go south 3.5 miles. You will cross Mulholland Highway and go another 1/4 mile to the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on the right. Just past the ranger kiosk to the left is a large gravel parking lot that runs parallel to the road. This is where the skills clinic participants meet. Do not go to the lower paved parking lot.
For more information, and to see photos of previous clinics, visit http://corbamtb.com/programs/skills.shtml
Directions to Malibu Creek State Park (A cash fee is required to enter the park with a vehicle.)
From the San Fernando or Conejo Valleys, take the Ventura Freeway (101) to Calabasas, exit Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Canyon. Go south 3.5 miles. You will cross Mulholland Highway and go another 1/4 mile to the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on the right.
From Santa Monica, take Pacific Coast Highway north to Malibu Canyon Road and turn Right. Go 6 miles to the park entrance on your left.
Once in the park, Look for the large parking lot on the left. This is where the group meets. There is usually a sign or someone in a CORBA shirt. If this lot is full or closed continue to the next one.https://www.meetup.com/corbamtb/events/286526798
RSVPs are limited to the available spots remaining in their event. Please make sure you also reserve your place using the link above as your RSVP here does not guaranteed a spot in theirs. Thank you.
- Mountain Biking Skills Free Clinic!Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, CA
THIS IS A NO HOST EVENT! (This is not a SoCalB3 event. This is an event hosted by the fine folks at CORBA which I think is a great event for riders of all levels.) NOTE: This event is being cross posted since CORBA has also joined Meetup. The verbiage hereinbelow are derived directly from their Meetup event posting. I am also including a link to their event since your have your RSVP here alone doesn't guarantee a spot unless you RSVP on their event as well. It is also important to note that your RSVP on their event includes an ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY required by their insurer. Please read it carefully before deciding to participate. https://www.meetup.com/corbamtb/events/286526798
Details
Presented by the Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association (http://corbamtb.com/), the Introduction to Mountain Biking Skills Clinic is held the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in Malibu Creek State Park (http://www.venturacountytrails.org/TrailMaps/MalibuCreek/AreaTrails.htm).
PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:45 TO SIGN IN AND HAVE YOUR BIKE SAFETY-CHECKED.
The class is free of charge to all participants, please RSVP via MeetUp if possible. The class covers several skills including proper seated rider position, controlled braking and slow speed technical maneuvering, pedaling cadence/gear use, and proper riding position and technique for climbing, cornering, and descending. Also discussed are tips on backcountry preparedness, shared use etiquette, and simple maintenance tips.What To Bring: Mountain bike in good working condition Helmet Water High energy snack Appropriate clothing for existing conditions Helmets are mandatory for all participants.
Directions: To get to Malibu Creek State Park, take the Ventura Freeway (101) to Calabasas, exit Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Canyon. Go south 3.5 miles. You will cross Mulholland Highway and go another 1/4 mile to the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on the right. Just past the ranger kiosk to the left is a large gravel parking lot that runs parallel to the road. This is where the skills clinic participants meet. Do not go to the lower paved parking lot.
For more information, and to see photos of previous clinics, visit http://corbamtb.com/programs/skills.shtml
Directions to Malibu Creek State Park (A cash fee is required to enter the park with a vehicle.)
From the San Fernando or Conejo Valleys, take the Ventura Freeway (101) to Calabasas, exit Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Canyon. Go south 3.5 miles. You will cross Mulholland Highway and go another 1/4 mile to the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on the right.
From Santa Monica, take Pacific Coast Highway north to Malibu Canyon Road and turn Right. Go 6 miles to the park entrance on your left.
Once in the park, Look for the large parking lot on the left. This is where the group meets. There is usually a sign or someone in a CORBA shirt. If this lot is full or closed continue to the next one.https://www.meetup.com/corbamtb/events/286526798
RSVPs are limited to the available spots remaining in their event. Please make sure you also reserve your place using the link above as your RSVP here does not guaranteed a spot in theirs. Thank you.
- Mountain Biking Skills Free Clinic!Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, CA
THIS IS A NO HOST EVENT! (This is not a SoCalB3 event. This is an event hosted by the fine folks at CORBA which I think is a great event for riders of all levels.) NOTE: This event is being cross posted since CORBA has also joined Meetup. The verbiage hereinbelow are derived directly from their Meetup event posting. I am also including a link to their event since your have your RSVP here alone doesn't guarantee a spot unless you RSVP on their event as well. It is also important to note that your RSVP on their event includes an ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY required by their insurer. Please read it carefully before deciding to participate. https://www.meetup.com/corbamtb/events/286526798
Details
Presented by the Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association (http://corbamtb.com/), the Introduction to Mountain Biking Skills Clinic is held the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in Malibu Creek State Park (http://www.venturacountytrails.org/TrailMaps/MalibuCreek/AreaTrails.htm).
PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:45 TO SIGN IN AND HAVE YOUR BIKE SAFETY-CHECKED.
The class is free of charge to all participants, please RSVP via MeetUp if possible. The class covers several skills including proper seated rider position, controlled braking and slow speed technical maneuvering, pedaling cadence/gear use, and proper riding position and technique for climbing, cornering, and descending. Also discussed are tips on backcountry preparedness, shared use etiquette, and simple maintenance tips.What To Bring: Mountain bike in good working condition Helmet Water High energy snack Appropriate clothing for existing conditions Helmets are mandatory for all participants.
Directions: To get to Malibu Creek State Park, take the Ventura Freeway (101) to Calabasas, exit Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Canyon. Go south 3.5 miles. You will cross Mulholland Highway and go another 1/4 mile to the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on the right. Just past the ranger kiosk to the left is a large gravel parking lot that runs parallel to the road. This is where the skills clinic participants meet. Do not go to the lower paved parking lot.
For more information, and to see photos of previous clinics, visit http://corbamtb.com/programs/skills.shtml
Directions to Malibu Creek State Park (A cash fee is required to enter the park with a vehicle.)
From the San Fernando or Conejo Valleys, take the Ventura Freeway (101) to Calabasas, exit Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Canyon. Go south 3.5 miles. You will cross Mulholland Highway and go another 1/4 mile to the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on the right.
From Santa Monica, take Pacific Coast Highway north to Malibu Canyon Road and turn Right. Go 6 miles to the park entrance on your left.
Once in the park, Look for the large parking lot on the left. This is where the group meets. There is usually a sign or someone in a CORBA shirt. If this lot is full or closed continue to the next one.https://www.meetup.com/corbamtb/events/286526798
RSVPs are limited to the available spots remaining in their event. Please make sure you also reserve your place using the link above as your RSVP here does not guaranteed a spot in theirs. Thank you.
- Mountain Biking Skills Free Clinic!Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, CA
THIS IS A NO HOST EVENT! (This is not a SoCalB3 event. This is an event hosted by the fine folks at CORBA which I think is a great event for riders of all levels.) NOTE: This event is being cross posted since CORBA has also joined Meetup. The verbiage hereinbelow are derived directly from their Meetup event posting. I am also including a link to their event since your have your RSVP here alone doesn't guarantee a spot unless you RSVP on their event as well. It is also important to note that your RSVP on their event includes an ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY required by their insurer. Please read it carefully before deciding to participate. https://www.meetup.com/corbamtb/events/286526798
Details
Presented by the Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association (http://corbamtb.com/), the Introduction to Mountain Biking Skills Clinic is held the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in Malibu Creek State Park (http://www.venturacountytrails.org/TrailMaps/MalibuCreek/AreaTrails.htm).
PLEASE ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 8:45 TO SIGN IN AND HAVE YOUR BIKE SAFETY-CHECKED.
The class is free of charge to all participants, please RSVP via MeetUp if possible. The class covers several skills including proper seated rider position, controlled braking and slow speed technical maneuvering, pedaling cadence/gear use, and proper riding position and technique for climbing, cornering, and descending. Also discussed are tips on backcountry preparedness, shared use etiquette, and simple maintenance tips.What To Bring: Mountain bike in good working condition Helmet Water High energy snack Appropriate clothing for existing conditions Helmets are mandatory for all participants.
Directions: To get to Malibu Creek State Park, take the Ventura Freeway (101) to Calabasas, exit Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Canyon. Go south 3.5 miles. You will cross Mulholland Highway and go another 1/4 mile to the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on the right. Just past the ranger kiosk to the left is a large gravel parking lot that runs parallel to the road. This is where the skills clinic participants meet. Do not go to the lower paved parking lot.
For more information, and to see photos of previous clinics, visit http://corbamtb.com/programs/skills.shtml
Directions to Malibu Creek State Park (A cash fee is required to enter the park with a vehicle.)
From the San Fernando or Conejo Valleys, take the Ventura Freeway (101) to Calabasas, exit Las Virgenes Road/Malibu Canyon. Go south 3.5 miles. You will cross Mulholland Highway and go another 1/4 mile to the entrance to Malibu Creek State Park on the right.
From Santa Monica, take Pacific Coast Highway north to Malibu Canyon Road and turn Right. Go 6 miles to the park entrance on your left.
Once in the park, Look for the large parking lot on the left. This is where the group meets. There is usually a sign or someone in a CORBA shirt. If this lot is full or closed continue to the next one.https://www.meetup.com/corbamtb/events/286526798
RSVPs are limited to the available spots remaining in their event. Please make sure you also reserve your place using the link above as your RSVP here does not guaranteed a spot in theirs. Thank you.
