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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🔵/⚫ Trails & Ale 🔵/⚫
Sandstone Park, 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 and Ales:
- 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
20 attendees
🔵/⚫ Weekend Trails & Ale 🔵/⚫
Aspen Grove Trailhead, 1193 granite springs rd, cheyenne, WY, USThe Ride
- Curt Gowdy State Park: Curt Gowdy has done an amazing job of creating a plethora of bike optimized trails. Slabs and flow are the name of the game here with great rolling features and berms
- This is a state park and paid admission is required
- Aerobic Difficulty: 5/10; Technical Difficulty: 5/10
- ~10-15 miles with 1000-2000 ft of climbing
- Ride route will depend on the interest of the group with multiple loops and groups available
- ⚡ e-Bikes are NOT permitted on this ride
- Limited to 15 participants to keep this ride at a reasonable size
Trails and Ales:
- Coed intermediate/advanced ride exploring trails across the Front Range, come explore, meet other riders and stick around for the post ride hang!
- We may split into 2 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! Please arrive at 8:45, ride will roll out at 9:00
- 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
9 attendees
⚫/⚫⚫ Enduro Ride ⚫/⚫⚫
Mighty Argo Cable Car, 2350 Riverside Dr., Idaho Springs, CO, US5:00pm Start time, we are doing our best to ride before sunset
The Ride:
- Virginia Canyon: The newest trail system in the front range. This place is a downhill dream and has everything from chill flow to 22' tall drops... just lookup the 22 Karat Trail.
- We will discuss ahead of the ride and create a trail plan that gives everyone what they are looking for.
- Aerobic Difficulty: 6/10, Technical Difficulty: 8/10
- A very well made climb leads to an even better made downhill trail
- 500'-1200' approximately per lap of climbing
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
5 attendees
🔵 Gurlz Ride 🔵
Sandstone Park, Lyons, CO, USThe Ride:
- Picture Rock: Beginner/intermediate trail with both flowy and rocky sections that climbs steadily.
- Aerobic Difficulty: 6/10, Technical Difficulty: 4/10
- 12 miles and 1,050 ft of elevation gain
- ⚡ e-Bikes are permitted on this ride for folks experiencing disabilities. 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
8 attendees
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