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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
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Trail Maintenance BLT/Filaree Flat Spur (aka BMX)-clear drains+Hess Beer!!!
Penny Pines Trailhead, 12032 Sunrise Highway, Julian, ca, USSDMBA trail maintenance on the Laguna Rec Area, Noble Canyon Trail and surroundings have been graciously supported by Cal Coast Bicycles for countless years.
Thanks to Mike Hess Brewing for their liquid support!
Start 2026 off right with the trail gods by donating your time for trail work!!!
We will be fixing clogged drainages and cutting the overgrown brush from the northern section of BLT as it winds its way toward Upper Noble Canyon Trail. It is known as Filaree Flat Spur Trail #5 or also BMX. Be prepared to move heavy rocks and large logs.
PLEASE BRING YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE AS WE WILL RIDE A SHORT DISTANCE (approx 15-20 minutes) TO THE WORK SITE.
Meet at Penny Pines at 8 am on Saturday November 2. Look for Brian Suzuki who will be driving a gray Toyota Tacoma with SDMBA trail work signs leaning against the truck.
All tools & training will be provided (after signing a waiver). We’ll work to 12pm; afterward we’ll hand out some swag from Cal Coast Bicycles and drink Mike Hess Brewing adult beverages
Please bring your own snacks & water, eye protection is required, gloves, long sleeves & pants are highly recommended. Plan accordingly for flies. Children not advised for this event.
Please notify event leader of any medical conditions.
** This event subject to last minute postponement/cancellation because of adverse weather. Please check back here for any changes!**
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 Brian at suzuki727@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
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!
We appreciate your dedication and commitment to safety. Please email me directly if you have any questions - Brian Suzuki at suzuki727@yahoo.com
Directions: Take Interstate 8 east to the Sunrise Highway (S1) exit; continue north to mile marker 27.3, Penny Pines parking area (upper Noble Canyon Trail Head).
A Forest Adventure Pass is no longer required at Penny Pines.10 attendees
Trail Maintenance: Mt Laguna - Gatos - rockwork for water drainage + Hess Beer
Sunset Meadows kiosk, Sunrise Highway, Mount Laguna, ca, USSDMBA trail maintenance on the Laguna Rec Area, Noble Canyon Trail and surroundings have been graciously supported by Cal Coast Bicycles for countless years.
Cal Coast Bicycles will have more swag to hand out throughout the year!
We will have Mike Hess Brewing adult beverages!
Location: Sunset trail head, across the street from the port-a-potty. Adventure pass required.
We will be closing off short cuts, narrowing widened trails and cleaning out drains just before the Chico connector.
We will be moving very heavy logs and heavier rocks to control water flow and drainage issues.
If you have seen the work we have done, then you know. If you have ridden Gatos lately, then you know.
Bring bicycle, own snacks and water, work gloves, protective eyewear, covered footwear. We will ride to work site, swag, 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 Brian at suzuki727@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 DO:
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
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 - Brian Suzuki at suzuki727@yahoo.com11 attendees
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