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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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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Balboa Park Beginner RideMorley Field Sports Complex, San Diego, CA
Welcome 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.
IT'S TIME TO LIGHT UP! Here are some light recommendations:
I recommend at least 900 - 1200 Lumens. One light for the helmet and one on the handlebars and a rear light on the seatpost.
NiteRider is really good and has internal rechargable battery.
Bright Eyes is also good but the rechargable battery is external.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.
- Balboa Park Beginner RideMorley Field Sports Complex, San Diego, CA
Welcome 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.
IT'S TIME TO LIGHT UP! Here are some light recommendations:
I recommend at least 900 - 1200 Lumens. One light for the helmet and one on the handlebars and a rear light on the seatpost.
NiteRider is really good and has internal rechargable battery.
Bright Eyes is also good but the rechargable battery is external.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.
- TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY/SHREDFESTViews West Park, San Diego, CA
Volunteers needed for Set Up, event check in and monitoring and tear down!
Always one of the best days of the year with our partners at Sprockids San Diego!Let's get more kids on MTB's!
YOU must register as a volunteer at the link below.
Indicating "going" on this meet up page does not mean you are officially signed up!Thanks!
If you are interested in just bringing a kid to the event, you can sign up for FREE here: https://booking.sprockidssd.com/product/shredfest-take-a-kid-mountain-biking-day-2/
- Balboa Park Beginner RideMorley Field Sports Complex, San Diego, CA
Welcome 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.
IT'S TIME TO LIGHT UP! Here are some light recommendations:
I recommend at least 900 - 1200 Lumens. One light for the helmet and one on the handlebars and a rear light on the seatpost.
NiteRider is really good and has internal rechargable battery.
Bright Eyes is also good but the rechargable battery is external.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.