October 3, 2009 marks the 6th annual International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, brought to you by IMBA (International Mountain Bike Association).
There are events going on everywhere across the USA and around the World. To find an event near you, check the map on IMBA’s Website. The deadline to register an event is September 15th so you still have a few days. Read more…
The annual Folsom Cyclebration is happening this weekend starting Friday, September 11, 2009. This a family friendly biking event geared towards everyone… road biking, mountain biking, cruising, cyclocross… you name it.
Mountain bike events include Fam Jam dirt jumping under the lights–mini vendor fair, Mountain Bike Time Trial, Mammoth Bar Downhill Race, Folsom Lake XC Mountain Bike Race and Cyclocross at Negro Bar.
Folsom Cyclebration is considered Northern California’s most fun, family-friendly weekend of bicycle riding and racing.
Visit Folsom Cyclebration for complete details on the event.
Kinda late notice but better than none at all… the California Golden State Mountain Bike Championships are happening right now in Mammoth. The event runs through Sunday September 6th. Read more…
The 18th Annual Kernville Fat Tire Festival is taking place October 16-18, 2009. This years theme.. Monster Mash. The great thing about The Kernville Fat Tire Festival is it has something for all levels of mountain bikers from beginner to extreme.
Complete festival details and how to register can be found on the Mtn River Website.
Good info to remember:
The Jersey Off-Road Bicycle Association (JORBA) presents the 2nd Annual JORBA Bike Festival. The JORBA Bike Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, 2009, at the Waterloo Concert Field, 10 Kinney Road, Stanhope, NJ.
The goal of the “fest” is to promote responsible trail stewardship and cycling advocacy and awareness in New Jersey. The festival will feature events and activities for all ages and multiple cycling disciplines; mountain, cruiser, BMX, unicycles, you name it. All are encouraged to visit and enjoy this fun filled day, for the whole family. JORBA
Highlights of the festival include…
For complete details and Event Schedule visit the JORBA site.
Beech Mountain in North Carolina is hosting a combination mountain bike race and mountain board event. The mtb race is the final segment of the Triple Crown Downhill Bike Competition. The event is also the inaugural High Ground Mountain Board Competion.
The event is scheduled to take place over the Labor Day Holiday weekend (September 5-6) at Beech Mountain, NC.
For more details check out this blog post at the Citizen Times.
Spectators can enjoy scenic lift rides, food, craft vendors and music, in addition to watching the thrilling competition. The resort is also offering overnight camping for a small fee.
Found this new event via my Google Alerts.. A new mountain bike race as part of Galena Fest 2009.
Quoted from the original post:
Galena Fest 2009 is bringing competitive mountain biking to the hills above South Reno, taking advantage of one of the region’s best-kept secrets – the Galena Creek Regional Park – and giving racers another reason to visit the region.
The race takes place Sept. 27, from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. with tons of events for mountain bikers of every age and skill level, including: The Bloody Rose Mountain Bike Climb to Relay Peak; The Thorn Mountain Bike Climb to The Wall at Sky Tavern; Kids’ Mountain Bike Race through Galena Creek Regional Park, and Big Fish Contest at Marilyn Pond.
The event will raise funds to keep Galena Creek Regional Park accessible and safe and re-establish outdoor programs at the Park.
For more information, or to register for this great event go online to www.renogalenafest.com
The Red Bull Exodus is a mass start downhill mountain bike race. The event is scheduled for September 4-5 at Whistler Blackcomb. This is the first-ever mass start downhill mountain bike race in Canada.
On September 4th and 5th, 200 mountain bikers will gather at the peak of Whistler Mountain in British Columbia and will descend more than 2,182m and a vertical of 1,530m in order to cross the finish line in the Whistler Village. All riders will need constant physical and mental effort to maintain control during the entire descent, which will take approximately 35-45 minutes for the fastest participants.
For complete details visit Redbull Exodus.
The annual Michigan Mountain Bike Festival is happening again this year at Hanson Hills in Grayling, MI. this coming Laybor Day weekend.
According to the Michigan Mountain Bike Associating forum, this years event is FREE.. including camping.
For more details check the MMBA Forum.
There is also some pretty good information in the Portland Examiner.
Food will be served at the “Dollar Diner” Friday and Saturday. Visitors are welcome to bring their favorite beverages in a cooler. Grayling also has several restaurants that provide affordable dining.
The bike festival will include a mountain bike cross country race starting on the trails at Hartwick Pines State Park. The race will move along the non-motorized pathway to Hanson Hills Recreation Area where riders will complete one lap on the mountain bike trails. The race distance is 28 miles. Entry for the mountain bike race is $10.
Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend Mountain Bike Oregon in Oakridge as Guide in Training. What an awesome experience… great people, great food (thank you Chris King) and outstanding beers. Most importantly the riding in Oakridge is incredible, I guided on Alpine Proper both days… I just love the Jedi Section above Windy Pass.
I got to meet Francis, the man behind MTBR.com. We sat and had dinner together on Saturday night and talked about Wordpress of all things. If you are interested, here is a link to an MBO photo thread on MTBR.
I’m already looking forward to MBO 2010 as I plan on guiding again next year in both July and August. Be sure to subscribe to our RSS Feed to keep up on the latest mountain bike news and events.