National Trail Day Celebration Sprague Brook Park - New Trail Build!
2022-06-04 09:00 (America/New_York) | Sprague Brook Park
National Trail Day (NTD) celebration at Sprague Brook Park with trail work activities, music, campfires, Fat Bob’s BBQ and 42N beverages. We’re looking forward to all day event at the park and encouraging participants to book a campsite. Tentative schedule of events is below. Hope to see you there for what will no doubt be a great event. Everyone is invited for a family friendly NTD.
9:00a Meet in main lot for Trail work activities (we are building a new trail)
2:00p Fat Bobs BBQ and 42N beverages area opens
4:00p Fun Family activities kids bike race, skills clinics group trails rides
7:00p Campfires at individual camp sites

Brews, Blues & BBQ @ Sprague Brook
2022-06-04 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 9674 Foote Road, Glenwood, NY 14069
The Brews, Blues & BBQ Event Series returns to Sprague Brook for the second year!
This is a FREE event on Saturday June 4th from 2-6pm.
We’re bringing the 42N taproom experience to Sprague Brook Park to celebrate National Trails Day. As part of the Blue, Brews & BBQ series, 42 North invites trail riders (& hikers) to enjoy craft beer, music, food and nature.
BEER:
The Tap Trekker will be on-site selling pints!
FOOD:
Fat Bob’s will be providing delicious BBQ and The Blend Buffalo will be serving nutritious beverages and snacks.
MUSIC:
Blues music provided by Jungle Steve whose unique sound and ability are truly a “one man show”.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE VENDORS:
WNYMBA, Loud Performance, ECRT, Tom’s Pro Bikes, Freewheel Mobile Bike Shop, ECRT, ChibaChiba
ADDRESS:
Sprague Brook Park (Casino) 9674 Foote Road, Glenwood, NY 14069

Whalen Memorial State Forest Trail Day
2022-06-05 10:00 (America/New_York) | Whalen Memorial Parking Lot
The weather outlook for Sunday, 5/22 is not good. We are rescheduling this trail day for Sunday, 6/5. Same time, same meeting place.
Join us at Whalen Memorial State Forest for our amazing trail day. We will be conducting maintenance on “Thursday Afternoons,” moving gravel to fill low spots on “4th Loop,” and removing rib ticklers from “4th Loop Ext.” and “4th Loop Ext. Squared.” We will meet at the parking area on Whalen Memorial Forest Road. Let’s make Whalen even better, as it is becoming one of the best places to ride in WNY!

WNYMBA Meeting
2022-06-08 20:30 (America/New_York) | Colden Inn
Join us for our June general club meeting at the Colden Inn. The meeting will occur after our regular Wednesday group ride at Sprague Brook Park. We have an exciting agenda, including a recap of our trail work, updates to our summer schedule, news about WNYMBA camping weekend at Holimont, and more!
Please attend this meeting if you have any ideas about the club or our events. We’d love to hear them!
Pizza will be served at 8:30, and the meeting will begin at 8:45. See you there!

Raccoon Rally
2022-06-12 09:00 (America/New_York) | Allegany State Park
The annual Raccoon Rally: The longest standing Mountain Bike Race in the region in the demanding mountains of the Allegany National Forest rips in to another year this June. Get there!
Allegany State Park plays host to one of the longest standing traditions in cycling in Western New York drawing competitors from several surrounding states. The Raccoon Rally offers cyclists and families one of the most picturesque and memorable quad busting days of cycling action annually. Over the years the Rally continues to evolve delivering a cycling tradition to thousands of participants. Thank you for supporting this long standing event and we look forward to another great year
For 2022 Sunday’s Cross Country Mountain Bike Race once again blasts off and finishes at the top of the mountain/Summit area in Red House at 10am utilizing most of the Art Roscoe Trail System and Thunder Run Singletrack. Novice, Beginner, Sport & Expert classes battle it out for awards and prizes in several age groups. There’s a course for every level of mountian biker at the Raccoon Rally.
Free Kids Races round out the Sunday action followed by the awards ceremony and raffle up at the Summit Area as well. Race-day registration is welcome. Registration/number pickup opens at 8am at the Summit Area warming hut. Rain or shine.
XC Race Start Times & Classes
Expert 10am
Sport 10:05am
Beginner & Novice 10:10am
Free kids races (for the little tykes) around 1pm prior to
awards ceremony around the grassy ski lodge weather permitting
Course Descritptions:
Novice-first time on a race course and want to give it a whirl Novice is for you! A trek around Sweetwater Trail means beautifully slow or speedy with a bit of rolling descending and climbing to get those legs moving.
Beginner: Sweetwater, Christian & Leonard Run means rolling hills with no technical single track. A great distance to challenge all levels of riders including Ridge Run and the final 2-mile climb up Patterson Trail to the finish as you put the hammer down.
Sport: Same as beginner course plus you get the pleasure of Ridge Run and the 3-mile section of Thunder Run Single Track with a HELLO climbing 2-mile finish on Patterson Trail after the single track.
Expert: The cream of the crop racers complete the Sport course plus do a 2nd lap minus the top three loops of Sweetwater, Christian & Leonard for the 2nd time around. Two visits on Thunder Run Single Track means it’s business time and two-times up Patterson climb demand monster strength and endurnace.
Awards to the following age groups M/F in Beginner, Sport & Expert divisions:
U14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ M/F. Cash to top 5 experts. Awards to top 5 Novice M/F. Classes may be combined if less than 3 in each category.
Post-race awards ceremony, picnic atmosphere and door prizes.
XC Course Map.
Lodging: The Summit Area in Red House is home base for the Rally. Several cabin rentals are available as well as hundreds more throughout the Park within a few miles of all the Park’s activities. Booking is through the Park directly at www.reserveamerica.com or by contacting Allegany State Park directly. Tent camping is not permitted at the Raccoon Rally grounds. We suggest you book cabins well in advance for every weekend at the Park is action packed.
Camp Allegany (the historical Rally site) is no longer used for the Raccoon Rally. Parking on Park roadways is not prohibited. No exceptions, Police enforced. Please park in designated lots and feel free to utilize Stone Tower Rd. for Sunday’s activities if needed.
Pre-register to get the early rates or come down on race-day to enter. No-one will be turned away to compete. Helmets mandatory for all participants. The Raccoon Rally is sanctioned by North American Cycle Sport. Licences are not required nor do additional charges apply for any competitors regarding race licenses.
Event promoters and Park Management work very closely making this a challenging, fun & safe weekend of challenging cycling for all participants. Events may be delayed due to lightning or severe storms.
The Raccoon Rally helps support the Allegany Nordic Ski Patrol and the Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association.

Wednesday Night All Skills Group Ride ( no drop)
2022-06-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-06-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-07-27 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sprague Brook Park
Our regular no one left behind Wednesday group ride. This is an all levels no one left behind ride, all are welcome beginner to advance. Wanna try mountain biking this is the ride for you. if you’re new to the ride great, but try to arrive at least 15 min early for orientation. Ride length and skill level will depend on riders present and groups that are formed. The location may change week to week. Please be sure to check the event for the date you’re interested in prior to leaving.
Meet at main parking lot by bathrooms.
Please use your judgement on weather conditions.
This is the weekly gathering for riders of all levels. Ride leaders can rotate, so get your friends riding!
Required:
Helmet
Mountain bike in good working condition
Water you can carry either on yourself or bike
Suggested:
Eye Protection
Gloves
bug protection
snacks
spare tube, multi-tool, and or CO2/pump
Campus Wheel Works offers rental MTB bikes.

Bike & Bean/42N Outpost grand opening group rides
2022-06-18 10:00 (America/New_York) | 11 Martha St, Ellicottville, NY 14731-9709, United States
To celebrate the grand opening of the Bike & Bean/ 42N Outpost in Elliottville this week we’ll be hosting three group rides:
10am
Israel is leading a more advanced ride. Be ready for some of everything… Singletrack, rocks, climbs and descents. 4ish hours, 2,500-3,000 feet of climbing. Starts and finishes at Bike and Bean.
12pm
Dennis is leading a Monday Shop Ride style ride. 2-2.5 hours. Mix of ride skills NOT a hammer ride. Riders should be okay with 1,300-1,400 feet of climbing and familiar with riding singletrack. This ride will avoid the rocky trails. Starts and finishes at Bike and Bean.
11:30a
Beginner friendly ride meets at Bike and Bean. Leave promptly at 11:45a for Caravan up to “The Hut” for a friendly no one left behind ride.
Grand opening party will be held at Bike and Bean from 2-6 with music and 42N Day Trekker tasting. All are welcome

Women's "Ride and Wine" Group Ride
2022-06-18 11:00 (America/New_York) | Loud Performance
Join Rachel and Julie for the 2nd Women’s Ride and Wine at Loud Performance and Long Point State Park. There will be a group ride followed by wine and snacks, provided by WNYMBA. The first event was so much fun that we decided to do it again! See you there!

Gear Up Expo “Intro to Mountain biking”
2022-06-25 10:00 (America/New_York) | Ellicottville, New York, Ellicottville, NY, US
The Gear Up Expo is the perfect event for beginners, novice, and anybody interested in learning more about Mountain Biking and Bicycling in general. Changing Gears has partnered up with Loud Performance, Next Level Mountain Biking, and The Western New York Mountain Bike Association. This is a Free Event including bike demos, riding & skills clinics, Safety & trail etiquette instruction, raffles, games, vendors, & more. Located at the Snow Pine Parking Lot across from the Holiday Valley Golf Course. We are here to help you by answering any questions, show you some basic skills, and most importantly have some fun biking. This is a family friendly event.

WNYMBA Rips the Rocks
2022-07-15 14:00 - 2022-07-17 14:00 (America/New_York) | Dew Drop
Join WNYMBA as we once again “Rip the Rocks” at Jake’s Rocks. We will be staying at campsites at Dewdrop Campground, for those who want to stay for the entire weekend. Make sure you RSVP early: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232036
As the event draws nearer, we will post more information, including group rides and events.

Wednesday Night Group Darien Lakes Edition ( no drop)
2022-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Darien Lakes State Park
Our regular no one left behind Wednesday group ride. This is an all levels no one left behind ride, all are welcome beginner to advance. Wanna try mountain biking this is the ride for you. if you’re new to the ride great, but try to arrive at least 15 min early for orientation. Ride length and skill level will depend on riders present and groups that are formed. The location may change week to week. Please be sure to check the event for the date you’re interested in prior to leaving.
Meet at Sumner Rd parking lot.
Please use your judgement on weather conditions.
This is the weekly gathering for riders of all levels. Ride leaders can rotate, so get your friends riding!
Required:
Helmet
Mountain bike in good working condition
Water you can carry either on yourself or bike
Suggested:
Eye Protection
Gloves
bug protection
snacks
spare tube, multi-tool, and or CO2/pump
Campus Wheel Works offers rental MTB bikes.

Rooted Women’s MTB Festival 2022
2022-07-22 08:00 - 2022-07-24 17:00 (America/New_York) | 4818 RT-430, Bemus Point, NY 14712-9638, United States
Join us for our third year of Rooted July 22-24 at Loud Performance bike shop and trail system for a weekend of riding, skill building, yoga, shopping and camping with 100+ other women in a safe, confidence building environment!

Hilltap Festival @ Holiday Valley w/ 42 North 2022
2022-07-23 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 6787 Holiday Valley Road, Ellicottville, NY, 14731
The 2nd annual 42 North HillTap @ Holiday Valley returns to Spruce Lake on Saturday, July 23rd.
This day-long experience will allow guests to experience the natural beauty of Spruce Lake combined with music, food, drink, and outdoor recreation.
TICKETS HERE: https://bit.ly/hilltapfestivalTIX
WHEN: Saturday July 23rd, 2022 from Doors open: 12pm. Event ends 6pm.
WHERE: Spruce Lake at Holiday Valley, Ellicottville, NY.
Take the chair lift up to Spruce Lake with a complementary beer where we’ll be enjoying a day on the mountain including:
MUSIC BY Sunday at The Station from 2:30pm to 5:30pm (https://www.sundayatthestation.com/) & support by Big J Blues from 1-2:30PM)
FOOD BY Fat Bob’s BBQ Food Truck & Villaggio’s Italian Fare
CRAFT BEER BY: 42 North Brewing Company Tap Trekker Truck!
DEMOS & VENDORS INCLUDE:
SUP DEMO BY ERIE ADVENTURES
FINGER LAKES TRAIL INFO
BIKE DEMOS BY FREEWHEEL
HENNA ART BY BUFFALO HENNA
AXE THROWING BY HATCHETS & HOPS
ART BY HOT WING DESIGNS
HOLIDAY VALLEY E-BIKE DEMOS
MUD, SWEAT & GEARS
CHIBA CHIBA CBD
BIKE TENT BY WNYMBA
TOM’S PRO BIKE
Tickets will be sold at $30 (pre-sale), $35 (day-of-event), and $40 if transporting a bike on the lift. The ticket includes a lift ride to Spruce Lake, a full-day of music, and ancillary vendor experiences at the event. Children 10 and under will be admitted free, accompanied by a paying adult.
FAQs:
1. What’s included in my ticket? Access to event, one 12oz beer, music, vendor demos, chairlift ride & parking.
2. Dog-Friendly? Yes! (except NO chairlift access for the dogs so you must hike )
3. Family-Friendly (Children 10 and under FREE w/ Paying adult)
4. BRING ID! 21+ only to drink.
5. LIFT HOURS? The lift will run from 12-7pm.

BICP L2 Certification Course
2022-08-05 08:00 - 2022-08-07 16:00 (America/New_York) | Loud Performance, 4818 Route 430, Bemus Point, NY, 14712, US
BICP Training course Follow the link below for registration and info
https://icp.bike/tc-events/bicp-l2-certification-bemus-point-ny-august-5-7-2022/

BICP L1 Certification Course
2022-08-05 08:00 - 2022-08-07 16:00 (America/New_York) | Loud Performance, 4818 Route 430, Bemus Point, NY, 14712, US
BICP Level 1 training course. Follow this link for registration and info
https://icp.bike/tc-events/bicp-l1-certification-bemus-point-ny-august-5-7-2022/

Wednesday Night All Skills Group Ride Hunters Creek Edition ( no drop)
2022-08-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hunters Creek Park
Our regular no one left behind Wednesday group ride. This is an all levels no one left behind ride, all are welcome beginner to advance. Wanna try mountain biking this is the ride for you. if you’re new to the ride great, but try to arrive at least 15 min early for orientation. Ride length and skill level will depend on riders present and groups that are formed. The location may change week to week. Please be sure to check the event for the date you’re interested in prior to leaving.
Meet at Centerline Rd parking lot.
Please use your judgement on weather conditions.
This is the weekly gathering for riders of all levels. Ride leaders can rotate, so get your friends riding!
Required:
Helmet
Mountain bike in good working condition
Water you can carry either on yourself or bike
Suggested:
Eye Protection
Gloves
bug protection
snacks
spare tube, multi-tool, and or CO2/pump
Campus Wheel Works offers rental MTB bikes.

WNYMBA Camping Weekend at Holimont
2022-08-12 12:00 - 2022-08-14 16:00 (America/New_York) | HoliMont, 6921 Route 242 W, Ellicottville, NY, 14731, US
We are stoked to have our annual WNYMBA weekend at Holimont this summer! Join us for a weekend of lift-service mountain biking, campfires, group rides, and shenanigans. We will update the details as we get closer to the event, but please keep in mind that you must be an IMBA member (WNYMBA or another chapter) to camp. This is for insurance purposes. This will be an amazing weekend!

Mary Walker's Memorial Bench Construction
2022-08-19 09:30 - 2022-08-20 14:00 (America/New_York) | Sprague Brook Park
WNYMBA is ready to complete this covered bench in memory of Mary Walker, a good friend to many in the mountain biking community.
Plan is to set the posts on Friday and be ready to raise the roof on Saturday and hopefully complete the bench install. Going to need a handful of strong backs to lift roof into position. Bench will be located on Foote Road Trails.
In addition would like to move some materials out to The Ditch in preparation for constructing a new bridge there.
Meet at the main parking lot by the bathrooms.

WNYMBA Meeting
2022-08-21 10:30 (America/New_York) | Snowman’s House
WNYMBA Meeting Alert! Our next general club meeting will be at Greg Snow’s house in Forestville, NY on Sunday, August 21st 👍 We will meet at his house at 10:30, ride his trail system (~10 miles of trail), and then reconvene for the meeting around 1:00, with pizza lunch provided. Bring your bike, a chair, and BYOB.
Greg’s address is:
1726 Stafford Road
Forestville, NY 14062
See you there!!

Wednesday Night Group Darien Lakes Edition ( no drop)
2022-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Darien Lakes State Park
DAY LIGHT HOURS ARE FADING SO CHARGE UP THOSE LIGHTS.
Our regular no one left behind Wednesday group ride. This is an all levels no one left behind ride, all are welcome beginner to advance. Wanna try mountain biking this is the ride for you. if you’re new to the ride great, but try to arrive at least 15 min early for orientation. Ride length and skill level will depend on riders present and groups that are formed. The location may change week to week. Please be sure to check the event for the date you’re interested in prior to leaving.
Meet at Sumner Rd parking lot.
Please use your judgement on weather conditions.
This is the weekly gathering for riders of all levels. Ride leaders can rotate, so get your friends riding!
Required:
Helmet
Mountain bike in good working condition
Water you can carry either on yourself or bike
Suggested:
Eye Protection
Gloves
bug protection
snacks
spare tube, multi-tool, and or CO2/pump
Campus Wheel Works offers rental MTB bikes.

Wednesday Night All Skills Group Ride ( no drop)
2022-09-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2022-09-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Sprague Brook Park
START TIME FOR NO DROP GROUP HAS BEEN MOVED UP TO 5:30 TO ENABLE US TO COMPLETE RIDE BY DUSK. LIGHTS ARE IMPORTANT THIS TIME OF YEAR IN CASE OF ANY DELAYS.
Our regular no one left behind Wednesday group ride. This is an all levels no one left behind ride, all are welcome beginner to advance. Wanna try mountain biking this is the ride for you. if you’re new to the ride great, but try to arrive at least 15 min early for orientation. Ride length and skill level will depend on riders present and groups that are formed. The location may change week to week. Please be sure to check the event for the date you’re interested in prior to leaving.
Meet at main parking lot by bathrooms.
Please use your judgement on weather conditions.
This is the weekly gathering for riders of all levels. Ride leaders can rotate, so get your friends riding!
Required:
Helmet
Mountain bike in good working condition
Water you can carry either on yourself or bike
Suggested:
Eye Protection
Gloves
bug protection
snacks
spare tube, multi-tool, and or CO2/pump
Campus Wheel Works offers rental MTB bikes.

Roots, Rocks, and Ridges XC and Downhill Race!
2022-10-01 10:00 - 2022-10-02 16:00 (America/New_York) | HoliMont, 6921 Route 242 W, Ellicottville, NY, 14731, US
In partnership with Holimont Ski Resort, Loud Performance, and Bike and Bean, WNYMBA is stoked to present “Roots, Rocks, and Ridges!” This will be a weekend of racing at Holimont, with one day dedicated to a xc marathon race on our 30+ mile IMBA Epic trail system, and the other day dedicated to a downhill race on Holimont’s awesome lift-serviced trails.
There will be more details to follow on the courses and schedule. You’ve been asking for it, and we are excited to be a part of the first ever xc/downhill race in the region!

Tuesday Night All Skills Group Ride ( no drop)
2022-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Darien Lakes State Park
Lights are mandatory for this ride. Please make sure you have suitable charged lights with you. Meet in the Sumner Road parking lot.
Our regular no one left behind Wednesday group ride. This is an all levels no one left behind ride, all are welcome beginner to advance. Wanna try mountain biking this is the ride for you. if you’re new to the ride great, but try to arrive at least 15 min early for orientation. Ride length and skill level will depend on riders present and groups that are formed. The location may change week to week. Please be sure to check the event for the date you’re interested in prior to leaving.
Please use your judgement on weather conditions.
This is the weekly gathering for riders of all levels. Ride leaders can rotate, so get your friends riding!
Required:
Helmet
Mountain bike in good working condition
Water you can carry either on yourself or bike
Suggested:
Eye Protection
Gloves
bug protection
snacks
spare tube, multi-tool, and or CO2/pump
Campus Wheel Works offers rental MTB bikes.

November WNYMBA Meeting
2022-11-12 13:00 (America/New_York) | 42 North Brewing Company, 25 Pine St, East Aurora, NY, 14052, US
Join us for our next general WNYMBA meeting on Saturday, November 12th at 42 North Brewing Company. If conditions permit, we will ride at Hunter’s Creek prior to the meeting. This meeting will be our nominations meeting for advisory and executive board members.
Topics include:
Winter fat bike events and winter trail grooming
5-Year Review
Erie County Trails
New Trails in Chautauqua County
Nominations
And More!
Come on out for some tasty brews and for some bike talk. This is a great opportunity to have your voice be heard and to help us set the agenda for our winter fat bike season. See you there!
