WNYMBA

Wednesday Night All Skills Group Ride ( no drop)
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.

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!

Breakfast with Santa
2022-12-03 09:30 (America/New_York) | Loud Performance, 4818 Route 430, Bemus Point, NY, 14712, US
Loud Performance is hosting Breakfast with Santa. Should be a super fun day at the shop. A pancake breakfast, basket raffles, ugly sweater contest, photos with Santa, and a group ride with Santa and his elves. We hope to see you at the shop.

New Gear’s Eve Fat Bike Ride and Social
2022-12-31 18:00 (America/New_York) | Allegany State Park, 2373 Asp Route 1, Ste 3, Salamanca, NY, 14779, US
New Gear’s Eve Bike Ride begins at Camp Allegany on December 31, 2022 at 6:00 PM, with the ride starting at 6:30 PM. Grab your bike and some friends to join park Recreation staff and Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WNYMBA) members for the last ride of the year. Bring lights, wear warm and reflective gear and don’t forget your helmet. No one will be left behind. Participants may be split into different paced groups, if necessary. There will be a social to follow the ride in the Mess Hall at Camp Allegany. Bring your own snacks. Questions or for more information contact the Environmental Education and Recreation Dept Call (716) 379-6939.

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!
