First Day Ride
2023-01-01 11:00 (America/New_York) | Allegany State Park, 2373 Asp Route 1, Ste 3, Salamanca, NY, 14779, US
First Day Bike. What better way to start the new year then on a bike? Next Level Mountain Biking will be leading a ride in the Red House area. Meet at the Administration Building at 11:00 AM on January 1, 2023. The pace and the length of the ride will be moderate and be determined by the participants. No one will be left behind. Participants may split into different paced groups, if necessary. Fat bikes are suggested, given the range of conditions likely to be present, however, use your best judgement for the conditions of the day. Questions: Contact Kristian Reiber at nextlevelmountainbiking@gmail.com or 716-785-2685.

Friday Night Fat Bike ride at Allegany State Park
2023-01-13 18:30, 2023-02-17 18:30 (America/New_York) | Allegany State Park, 2373 Asp Route 1, Ste 3, Salamanca, NY, 14779, US
The Allegany State Park Environmental Education and Recreation Department and the Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WNYMBA) are excited to host another season of Fun Fat Bike Rides starting on Friday January 13, February 17, March 17 at 6:30 PM, with the ride starting at 6:45 PM. Bring warm clothes, a helmet, a head light, and sense of adventure. Check in will be at Camp Allegany. Although pre- registration is not required, if you are interested in borrowing a bike for the evening, please call (716) 379-6939, as bike availability is limited.
The 5–8-mile fun ride is for all levels and will last up to 2 hours, depending on the weather. Riders will wind through the Red House area of the park. If there is no snow, any bike is welcomed.
For more information contact the Environmental Education and Recreation Dept. at 716 379-6939 or email adele.wellman@parks.ny.gov

Loud's Global Fatbike Day, WNYMBA Meeting, and Mary Walker Memorial Chili Cook-Off
2023-01-14 10:00 (America/New_York) | Loud Performance, 4818 Route 430, Bemus Point, NY, 14712, US
Please join us for our annual Global Fatbike Day, Memorial Mary Walker Chili Cook-off, and January WNYMBA Meeting. This is one of the most enjoyable days of the year.
We will begin the day with our January WNYMBA meeting, where we’ll be discussing plans for 2023 and voting on 2023 executive and advisory board members. This is your opportunity to shape the direction of the club in 2023.
Following the meeting, we’ll have fat bike group rides on the Trails at Loud and at Long Point State Park. Brewhouse Bikes will be there with their demo fleet of fat bikes!
After the group rides, we’ll meet back at Loud Performance for our Mary Walker Chili Cookoff. Bring your best chili and enter to have your name enshrined on the Mary Walker Chili Cookoff trophy.
This event is always a good time. See you there!

The “Wearing of the Green” Fat Bike Ride
2023-03-17 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Allegany State Park, 2373 Asp Route 1, Ste 3, Salamanca, NY, 14779, US

WNYMBA Bicycle Swap and Sale
2023-04-02 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Resurgence Brewing Company
WNYMBA is proud to once again present the annual WNYMBA Swap and Bike Sale! Join us for Buffalo’s official bicycle season kick off event.
Want to sell your unused or used bike parts or bikes? Sell them at the Swap! Looking for that deeply discounted drivetrain? Buy it at the Swap! Need a gently used bike for this upcoming season? Buy it at the Swap! Simply want to hang out and talk bikes? Hang out at the Swap!
In addition to all the great bike parts for sale, there will be food and beverages available.
Bike drop-off begins at 10a. This is always a fun, family friendly event. We hope to see you there!
How does the WNYMBA Bike Swap and Sale work?
Selling Bikes:
If you would like to sell a bike at the swap you may drop off your bike (s) any time after 10:30a on the day of the event. You will need to fill out our sale form (see picture) for each bike. We will tag your bike and put it in the bike corral for sale. Our volunteers will endeavor to sell your bike for you during the event. You can set a reserve price for your bike if you would like to give our salespeople the ability to negotiate on your behalf. 15% of all bike sales ($100 max) goes directly to the WNYMBA trail fund. At the end of the event pickup your money (if bike sold) or your bicycle. Any bikes not picked up by 4:30p will be assumed abandoned and donated to GoBike Buffalo. No payouts prior to 3:00p.
Selling Gear: (max 5 items per person)
Cycling gear/parts/etc will be tagged and placed in the Bike Flea market. The tag will allow a fixed price. No negotiations in flea market. 15% of all gear sales goes directly to the WNYMBA trail fund. At the end of the event pickup your money or your gear. Any gear not picked up by 4:30p will be assumed abandoned and donated to GoBike Buffalo. No payouts prior to 3:00p

Spring Season Kick off Meeting!
2023-04-12 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Tom’s Pro Bike, 3687 Walden Ave, Lancaster, NY, 14086, US
It’s our annual season kick-off party at Tom’s Pro Bike. Come out to hear the latest news regarding all the fun events and activities that we have planned this summer. Come to Tom’s! Want to hear about our camping weekends? Come to Tom’s! Want to see our schedule for trail days? Come to Tom’s!
There will be food, drinks, prizes, and lots of information. This is a great event to attend, as you’ll get a chance to hang out with your friends and drool over (not drool on) some really nice bikes. See you there! Special thanks to Tom and Val for hosting WNYMBA and supporting the cycling community!
*NOTE: Food and drinks will be served early. Please do not be late to the event.

Allegany State Park Trail Work Day
2023-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Allegany State Park
Details
• What we’ll do
General trail maintenance on Stone Tower Single track
• What to bring
Boots, water, work gloves, snacks, and a positive attitude. Buckets/wheelbarrow if you have any to move some dirt or gravel.
Lunch will be provided.
Meet at the Stone Tower Trail Head. Stone Tower road off of ASP RD-1

Women's Ride to Celebrate International Womens MTB Day
2023-05-06 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Loud Performance
Save the date as we’ll update details soon for this awesome women’s event

Long Point State Park Trail Day
2023-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Long Point Parking
Join us at Long Point State Park for a trail work day. We will focus on three main projects: 1) Deberming and fixing the “430 Downhill;” 2) Benching the “Ridge Trail” and other off-camber sections; 3) Adding gravel and dirt to chronic wet areas.
Depending on turnout, we will add other maintenance projects.
Together with the “Trails at Loud,” Long Point is a fantastic place for beginner riders to enjoy. Let’s make it even better!

Whalen State Forest Trail Day
2023-05-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Whalen Memorial Forest Road
Join us for a trail work day at Whalen Memorial State Forest.
This trail work day will focus on two major projects: 1) We will add drainage to the new “Amish Buggy” and “Blue Heron” trails and prep the trails for features to be added later; 2) We will move gravel to the chronic wet spots on 4th loop.
As you know, WNYMBA invested in two new machine-built trails at Whalen Memorial State Forest. We will finally have a blue level trail at one of our regional trail systems, so please come out and help us build some table tops, berms, and kickers on “Blue Heron.”

Trail Day at Darien Lakes State Park
2023-05-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Darien Lakes Parking
Join WNYMBA as we make repairs to the trails at Darien Lakes State Park. Meet at the Rt. 20 trailhead. We will be working on:
-Beavertown minor repairs, wood bridges need dirt/rocks fixed,
Whaletail needs work(washed out), Racking and trimming of
branches.
– Oz minor clearing rakes and branches. Spruce up the berms.
– Shotgun creek crossing could use some strategic rock placement
from winter wash out.
Bring work gloves. See you there!

Harris Hill Extension Trail Day
2023-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Harris Hill Parking
Join us at Harris Hill Extension for a trail work day. To keep the trails safe and fun, WNYMBA improves, repairs and maintains these trails. Plan is to have work parties focus on: Lung Buster, general deberming and deslappers of one’s face. Wily Nily, installing a rock garden that will serve as a drain as well as aforementioned deslappers. Bedlam, rework beginning of trail due to unruly stream… and if we have enough folks some tweaking and teasing on Goatboy. Tools will be provided.
Also lunch will be provided along with an optional ride.
We will meet at the main parking lot on Harris Hill Road. Let’s help Thom make Harris Hill even better for 2023!

Sprague Brook Park Trail Work Day
2023-05-21 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Sprague Brook Park
Meet in Sprague Brook Park Main lot near main restrooms.
General repair of fall line trails leading to various water crossings and trail behind Upper Campground.
Please wear sturdy shoes or boots and bring a pair of work gloves.
Lunch will be provided and possible post trail day ride if conditions allow.

Whalen State Forest Trail Day
2023-05-21 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Whalen Memorial Forest Road
Join us for a trail work day at Whalen Memorial State Forest.
This trail work day will focus on finishing the gravel on 4th loop (if necessary) and working on adding features to “Amish Buggy” and “Blue Heron.” TCA will have at least one mini-excavator to help us move dirt.
As you know, WNYMBA invested in two new machine-built trails at Whalen Memorial State Forest. We will finally have a blue level trail at one of our regional trail systems, so please come out and help us build some table tops, berms, and kickers on “Blue Heron.”

Wednesday Night Ride at Darien Lakes
2023-05-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | 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.

Wednesday Night Group Ride at Sprague Brook
2023-05-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Sprague Brook Park
Our weekly Wednesday group ride. This is an all levels, beginner to advance. Try to arrive at least 15 min early for orientation and breaking into skill level groups. 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!
Post ride meet at the Colden Country Inn.
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.

National Trails Day at Whalen State Forest
2023-06-03 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Whalen Memorial Forest Road
Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day at Whalen Memorial State Forest. This trail day will be exclusively on “Blue Heron,” as we build features on our first machine-built blue level trail in the WNY region. TCA will have at least one mini-excavator on site to help us move and shape berms, table tops, and kickers.
As you know, WNYMBA invested in two new machine-built trails at Whalen Memorial State Forest. We will finally have a blue level trail at one of our regional trail systems, so please come out and help us build some table tops, berms, and kickers on “Blue Heron.”

National Trail Day All Skills MTB Group Ride and Skills building day
2023-06-03 10:45 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Sprague Brook Park
Let’s celebrate National Trail Day at Sprague Brook Park with group rides and some skills building. We’ll meet at 10:45a and ride at 11a. All skill levels will be accommodated. Come and ride with our BICP certified MTB instructors and let’s have some fun. All you need is a size appropriate bike in good working order, helmet, water, and a sense of adventure. If you don’t have s as bike. Immediately following the trails rides 42 North Brewing will be hosting Brews, Blues, and BBQ event at the park. Live music, wonderful bbq and amazing beverages to celebrate the day.

Brews, Blues, & BBQ
2023-06-03 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Spraguebrook Park
Celebrate National Trails Day with beer, music, and BBQ at Sprague Brook!
This is a FREE event on Saturday June 3rd from 1-5pm.
We’re bringing the 42N taproom experience and invite trail riders & hikers to join in the fun.
BEER:
The Tap Trekker will be on-site selling pints!
FOOD:
Fat Bob’s will be providing delicious BBQ
MUSIC:
Live music by Davey & The Goliaths
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE VENDORS:
WNYMBA, Loud Performance, ECRT, Tom’s Pro Bikes, Freewheel Mobile Bike Shop, Brewhouse Bikes, ChibaChiba, Nickel City Canine Rescue
ADDRESS:
Sprague Brook Park (Casino) 9674 Foote Road, Glenwood, NY 14069

Wednesday Night Group Ride at Hunters Creek
2023-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | 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. 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.

Give Big CHQ - Harris Hill Extension
2023-06-08 00:00 - 23:45 (America/Halifax)
Join the Western New York Mountain Bicycling Association as we participate in the 2023 Give Big CHQ fundraiser for the shared-use trails at Harris Hill Extension (HHE), in Harris Hill State Forest, Gerry, NY.
Click here on June 8th: https://www.givebigchq.org/organizations/wnymba
The purpose of this fundraiser is to fill a gap of funding for the trails at Harris Hill Extension. WNYMBA unfortunately did not secure the necessary funds for this project, which is why we are reaching out to the Western New York community to help us reach our goal to remediate a few of the oldest trails at HHE (Flo’s Frolic, Humpty Dumpty, Rib Tickler, No Dab).
In 2004, Thom Wright began building trails for what is now known as Harris Hill Extension (HHE), a 17 mile shared-use trail system in rural Chautauqua County. HHE is a challenging and incredibly fun trail network that draws trail-users from the entire mid-Atlantic region. Thom has spent countless hours maintaining the trails during the summer months and dedicates many hours of his time grooming the trails during the winter months. It truly is a four-season destination. And, of course, HHE is also famous for the annual Harris Hill Hustle mountain bike race.
Your donation will allow us to hire Trail Construction Associates to work their magic and add sustainability to these incredible trails. For many of us, HHE represents our first taste of true singletrack mountain bike trails. For others, HHE represents a challenging day of racing during the Hustle and a great weekend getaway for both summer and winter riding.
We ask that you give back to this trail network that has provided so many smiles and amazing memories over the years. The Give Big CHQ event is an all day virtual event on Thursday, June 8th. We appreciate your support!

Membership ride and meeting at Snow Magic Trails
2023-06-11 11:00 (America/Halifax) | 1726 Stafford Rd. Forestville, NY 14062
General membership meeting for June 2023. All members invited for our meet where all current club business will be discussed. Greg Snow of SUNY Fredonia and TCA fame has graciously invited us to ride private trails at his home. We’ll meet at 10:30a and ride at 11a. We’ll cookout immediately following the ride. Club will provide hot dogs, vegetarian option, potato salad and water. If you can bring a side dish to share that would be great. Please bring a chair for yourself.

Raccoon Rally
2023-06-18 09:00 (America/Halifax) | 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!
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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 2023 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. Licenses 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.

WNYMBA Rips the Rocks
2023-06-30 14:00 - 2023-07-02 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Trails at Jakes Rocks/Dew Drop Campground
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, as campsites are already 3/4 sold out: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232036
As the event draws nearer, we will post more information. This is always a fun event at one of the best trail networks in the mid-Atlantic region! See you there!

Wednesday Night Group Ride at Hunters Creek
2023-07-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Hunters Creek Park
Our regular no one left behind Wednesday group ride. This is an all levels ride. 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.
