- Lykens Loop & Visitor Center Grand Opening! + Cabin Fever Ride535 Market St, Lykens, PA
Join us for the Grand Opening of the Lykens Loop and Visitor Center + Carsonville Cabin Fever Ride! Secure your spot by RSVPing, as the event may be canceled if interest is low or poor weather intrudes. Take a moment to review the ride level descriptions in the "about us" section on our main Meetup page. Remember to return to this page on the event day to confirm details and ensure it remains on schedule. If you can no longer find/see the event on Meetup, it has been canceled.
- Important Waiver Notice: Visit https://bit.ly/sambawaiver and click on the "Sign Up" button to proceed. Please note that you must acknowledge this waiver in advance, and it must be done once annually.
- Meeting location: 535 Market St, Lykens PA
- Rider ability: Intermediate
- Approx distance: 15miles
- Approx avg speed: 5-7mph
- Helmets required: Yes
- Water needed: Yes
- E-MTB’s permitted: Class 1 pedal assist permitted at all SAMBA trail systems except Camp Mack and Governor Dick, see https://sambabiker.com/rules-of-the-trail/.
- No drop ride: Yes, we re-group at the intersections. If you attend a ride that is advertised above your ability level, we'll try our best to accommodate, but may ask you to drop to avoid excessive waiting.
- Additional details: The Borough of Lykens has partnered with SAMBA to establish trail access from Lykens consisting of the new "Lykens Ladder" and "Reservoir Run" trails and an extension of Stone Cabins trail to complete the new "Lykens Loop" as a part of Phase 2 of the IMBA Epic Rattling Creek trail system expansion project. A new Visitor Center will also be dedicated and begin to welcome trail users at the train station in Lykens going forward. Don't forget, "Carsonville Cabin Fever Ride" after the ceremony. The Carsonville Hotel supports SAMBA's expansion of the Rattling Creek Trail System and will host a after-ride celebration starting at 1pm. 3176 Powell's Valley Rd, Halifax, PA 17032.
- Women's MTB Day - Mt Gretna RideMount Gretna Hideaway, Mt Gretna, PA
International Women's Mountain Biking Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in May. It's a day for riders who identify as women to gather, experience, and share their stoke for mountain biking! Tag your rides with #WomensMTBDay! https://www.imba.com/ride/for-women
In celebration of Women's MTB Day, SAMBA will be hosting a ride for the ladies in Mt Gretna. Kindly secure your spot by RSVPing, as the event may be canceled if interest is low or poor weather intrudes. Take a moment to review the ride level descriptions in the "about us" section on our main Meetup page. Remember to return to this page on the event day to confirm details and ensure it remains on schedule. If you can no longer find/see the event on Meetup, it has been canceled.
- Important Waiver Notice: Visit https://bit.ly/sambawaiver and click on the "Sign Up" button to proceed. Please note that you must acknowledge this waiver in advance, and it must be done once annually.
- Meeting Location: HAW parking lot
- Rolling time: 9a
- Rider ability: any, newer riders welcome as long as they can manage a 10ish mile ride
- Approx. Distance: 10ish miles
- Approx. Speed: Casual
- Helmets required: yes
- Water needed: yes
- E-MTB’s permitted: See https://sambabiker.com/rules-of-the-trail/
- No drop ride: Yes, we re-group at the intersections
- Ride leader: Kristin
- Women's MTB Day - Michaux RideCenterville Road, Newville, PA
International Women's Mountain Biking Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in May. It's a day for riders who identify as women to gather, experience, and share their stoke for mountain biking! Tag your rides with #WomensMTBDay! https://www.imba.com/ride/for-women
In celebration of Women's MTB Day, SAMBA will be hosting a ride for the ladies in Northern Michaux State Forest. Kindly secure your spot by RSVPing, as the event may be canceled if interest is low or poor weather intrudes. Take a moment to review the ride level descriptions in the "about us" section on our main Meetup page. Remember to return to this page on the event day to confirm details and ensure it remains on schedule. If you can no longer find/see the event on Meetup, it has been canceled.
- Important Waiver Notice: Visit https://bit.ly/sambawaiver and click on the "Sign Up" button to proceed. Please note that you must acknowledge this waiver in advance, and it must be done once annually.
- Meeting Location: Top of 233 & Ridge, Google Maps Pin
- Rolling time: 930a
- Rider Ability: Intermediate, expect roots and rocks
- Approx. Distance: 5-7miles
- Helmets required: yes
- Water needed: yes
- No drop ride: yes, we re-group at the intersections. If you attend a ride that is advertised above your ability level, we'll try our best to accommodate, but may ask you to drop to avoid excessive waiting.
- Ride leaders: Ali & Jill
- SAMBA "First Saturday" MTB Ride - Rocky RidgeRocky Ridge Park, York, PA
Join us for a group ride at Rocky Ridge! Kindly secure your spot by RSVPing, as the event may be canceled if interest is low or poor weather intrudes. Take a moment to review the ride level descriptions in the "about us" section on our main Meetup page. Remember to return to this page on the event day to confirm details and ensure it remains on schedule. If you can no longer find/see the event on Meetup, it has been canceled.
- Important Waiver Notice: Visit https://bit.ly/sambawaiver and click on the "Sign Up" button to proceed. Please note that you must acknowledge this waiver in advance, and it must be done once annually.
- Meeting location: Rocky Ridge Parking Area, Google Maps Pin
- Rolling time: 10a
- Rider ability: Intermediate
- Approx distance: 10miles
- Approx avg speed: Casual
- Helmets required: Yes
- Water needed: Yes
- No drop ride: Yes, we re-group at the intersections. If you attend a ride that is advertised above your ability level, we'll try our best to accommodate, but may ask you to drop to avoid excessive waiting.
- Ride leader: Mark
- Important Waiver Notice: Visit https://bit.ly/sambawaiver and click on the "Sign Up" button to proceed. Please note that you must acknowledge this waiver in advance, and it must be done once annually.
- SAMBA Parkway Trails "Second Saturday" MTB ride3423 Derry St, Harrisburg, PA
Join us for SAMBA's monthly second Saturday group ride on the Parkway Trail System in Harrisburg! Kindly secure your spot for a ride on some of the best urban MTB trails in the region by RSVPing, as the event may be canceled if interest is low or poor weather intrudes. Take a moment to review the ride level descriptions in the "about us" section on our main Meetup page. Remember to return to this page on the event day to confirm details and ensure it remains on schedule. Paxtang Grill for food/drink after?
- Important Waiver Notice: Visit https://x.gldn.io/PPH0aEj3iAb and click on the "Signup" button to proceed. Please note that you must acknowledge this waiver in advance, and it must be done once annually.
- Meeting location: Paxtang Borough Municipal Building (rear)
- 3423 Derry Street Harrisburg, PA 17111
- Meet up time: 9:45 am
- Roll out time: 10:00 am
- Rider ability: Intermediate
- Distance: 12.5 miles
- Average Speed: Intermediate 6-8 mph
- Helmets required: Yes
- Water needed: Yes. Food & beverage also available on the route
- No drop ride: Yes, with re-group after each segment
- Kid friendly: Yes, with adult guardian. See notes
- Pet friendly: Not recommended off leash
- Ride leader: SAMBA Parkway Trails Committee
- Notes: Beginners welcome! Lots of options for abbreviated rides