SAN DIEGO MOUNTAIN BIKING ASSOCIATION (SDMBA)

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. Lights are required during the winter months. It is best to have a helmet light and a handlebar light. Nite Rider and Bright Eyes are good lights to consider.
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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.

Welcome to the Intermediate ride field trip to Black Mountain! This group is geared towards more experienced riders comfortable with their mountain bike on blue and (optional) black difficulty trails.

All participants need to complete the SDMBA waiver at least once every 6 months. SDMBA Waiver
This is a no-drop, intermediate paced ride around some of the best trails San Diego has to offer with time to work on some more advanced skills. The ride is from 5:30pm - 7:30pm, with frequent stops to evaluate and practice features and obstacles. Average distance is 5 - 15 miles with ~500-1500 ft elevation gain.

We will meet at Black Mountain Ranch Park
Bring water and lights!
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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 led by Andy Robertson

Welcome to the Intermediate Development Ride at Balboa Park! This group is geared towards more experienced riders comfortable with their mountain bike on blue and (optional) black difficulty trails.

All participants need to complete the SDMBA waiver at least once every 6 months. SDMBA Waiver
This is a no-drop, intermediate paced ride around some of the best trails Balboa Park has to offer with time to work on some more advanced skills. The ride is from 5:30pm - 7:00pm, with frequent stops to evaluate and practice features and obstacles. Average distance is 5 - 8 miles with ~500ft elevation gain.
We will meet at the tree by the parking lot (see the map and just look for the mountain bikers) and ride out together.

Lights: We've reached the season when lights have become mandatory for evening rides. All attendees must bring functional riding lights until springtime gives us longer riding daylight again
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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 led by Miles Todd

## Details

We will be doing treadwork and addressing drainage issues on Upper Green Valley/La Cima Trail in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park/Anza Borrego Desert State Park. No experience necessary.

Meeting location is at Pedro Fages Monument located on the north side of Sunrise Highway. See map below. Meeting time is 0900.

SDMBA Trail Liaison Crew leads: Russell Barabe and Nick Hayden

**Please check back here for any changes or updates.

WE TAKE YOUR RSVP HERE AS A CONFIRMATION THAT YOU WILL SHOW UP.

PLEASE BRING YOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE AS WE WILL RIDE A SHORT DISTANCE (approximately 1 mile downhill) TO THE WORK SITE. SDMBA leads will transport all tools.

All tools & training will be provided (after signing a waiver). We’ll work to 1pm; afterward there will be beer generously donated from San Diego's own Pure Project and rice krispie treats made by Russ.

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 and please leave your pets at home.

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 Russ at russellbarabe@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

BICYCLE
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
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 - Russ Barabe at russellbarabe@yahoo.com

Directions: Take Interstate 8 east to the CA State Highway 79 exit, turn left. Follow the sign to turn left and stay on CA State Highway 79. Drive through much of Cuyamaca State Park, over the dam near Cuyamaca Lake. Turn right onto Sunrise Highway after passing the lake. Pedro Fages will be on the left side.

If something unexpected comes up or you feel ill before the event, please email us directly at info@Sdmba.com so we can fill your spot.