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.

IMBA’s International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day celebrates the life of Jack Doub, an avid teenage mountain biker from North Carolina who had a true passion for the sport from an early age but passed away in 2002. Funding is provided by the Jack Doub Memorial Endowment. The event will take place each year on the first Saturday in October.

For complete details on IMBA’s International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, visit the IMBA Website.

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.

Complete festival details and how to register can be found on the Mtn River Website.

Good info to remember:

• First to sign up, first to receive guaranteed shuttle -
• Pick-up event packet at MRA Campground (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Only)
• Weather is unpredictable! Be ready for rain, shine or snow!
• Elevation ranges from 2,650′ to 9,000′. Be ready to ride and make sure your bike is checked over.
• Ride and event schedules are subject to change – check with MRA Registration.
• Caravan shuttle for some rides.
• Be at ride departure location 30 minutes early for loading.
• Bikes can get scratched when being shuttled.
• NO WHINING! Just Ride! Enjoy!

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…

• Guided trail rides in Allamuchy, Deer Park and Stephens State Park for all skill levels, including womens only rides and a kids ride.
• A massive raffle,with tons of great swag.
• Demonstrations and group rides with IMBA Trail Care Crew members Kelly and Collins.
• Bike Demos from top names like Giant, Specialized and Trek.

For complete details and Event Schedule visit the JORBA site.

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.

Just got word that Mountain Bike Oregon  has assembled nearly 70 guides for August MBO and are about to cap the application / registration.  So if you want to be an MBO Guide for August… today is probably gonna be your last opportunity.

See you at August MBO.

The Downieville Classic.
- ALL-MOUNTAIN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
- RIVER JUMP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
- PIXIE-CROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
- CROSS COUNTRY RACE
- DOWNHILL RACE
- LIVE MUSIC
- COLD BEER
- SWIMMING HOLES

Sounds like an awesome lineup to me.. wish I could make it.

After you rest up from Wildflower Rush… it’s time to get your tread on as Fat Tire Bike Week happens June 24 – 28, 2009. So if you’re anywhere within 200 or so miles of Crested Butte, then you don’t have any excuses of why you can’t drop in for a quick week of mountain biking in Crested Butte.