What we’re about
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!
Come ride with us!
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Upcoming events
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Balboa Park Beginner Ride
Morley Field Sports Complex, 2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego, CA, USWelcome 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.
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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.
6 attendees
Sycamore Canyon Intermediate Ride
Costco - Poway, 12155 Tech Center Drive, Poway, CA, USWelcome to the Intermediate ride field trip to Sycamore Canyon! 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 Poway Costco by the Car Wash.
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 Robertson29 attendees
Balboa Park Intermediate Ride
Morley Field Sports Complex, 2221 Morley Field Dr, San Diego, CA, USWelcome 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.--------------------------------------------------------------------
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 Todd4 attendees
Trail Maint:FREE BURGERS! 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!
After we ride back to the cars we will eat burgers generously donated from a volunteer!
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 below the top of Gatos.
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 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 gratitudeOTHER 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/viewformWe appreciate your dedication and commitment to safety during this time. Please email me directly if you have any questions - Brian Suzuki at suzuki727@yahoo.com
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