WNYMBA

WNYMBA January Ride and Meeting
2022-01-22 13:30 (America/New_York) | Loud Performance, 4818 Route 430, Bemus Point, NY, 14712, US
Annual board voting meeting. Members need to be present for voting. Executive and Advisory boards will be selected. We will have an optional pre meeting ride so please see the schedule below.
1:30p Meet at Loud Performance
2:00p Group Ride starts
3:30p Group ride ends
4:00p Meeting starts
We will have Zoom active for the meeting. Sorry haven’t figured out Zoom for the ride. 😉
Joseph Crumlish is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: WNYMBA January Membership Meeting
Time: Jan 22, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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New Gear's Eve Fat Bike Ride & Social
2021-12-31 18:00 | Allegany State Park, 2373 Asp Route 1, Ste 3, Salamanca, NY, 14779, US
Let’s join the staff of ASP and send 2021 out with a family friendly Fat Bike ride at Allegany State Park. We’ll meet 6:00p at Camp Allegany (Red House). Plan to ride at 6:30p. Ride will be a no drop ride around the park. Dress for the weather and be sure to bring your lights for this one. After the ride we’ll have a bonfire and roast some marshmallows. People are welcome to bring their own food/snacks/beverages.

Global Fat Bike Day
2021-12-11 00:00 | Loud Performance, 4818 Route 430, Bemus Point, NY, 14712, US
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
We will try riding again at the January 22nd meeting at Loud Performance and bump the chili cook off to the same event as well. Mother Nature is not cooperating so we will wait for proper conditions. Thank You everyone for your understanding. -WNYMBA

Our annual celebration of Fat Bike goodness! Come and enjoy the trails at Loud & Long Point State Park. We’ll have group rides for all skill levels. After the rides we’ll have the Mary Walker Memorial Chili Cookoff contest. (see contest details below), soft drinks, warm drinks, music, prizes, fun, and some proper winter ales to celebrate the start of the season.
Schedule is as follows:
10:30a Meetup
11:00a Group rides start
2:00p Chili Cook-off tasting begins
3:00p Cookoff voting ends and prizes awarded
Chili Cook-off
We’re asking participants to bring their favorite chili recipes to share for the event. Bring in a crockpot. We’ll supply power, bowls, utensils, napkins/paper products, soft drinks, hot chocolate, and proper winter ales. We’ll have prizes for top three entries as voted by attendees.

WNYMBA Meeting
2021-12-01 19:00 | 42 North Brewing Company, 25 Pine St, East Aurora, NY, 14052, US
General membership end of year meeting . Nominations for 2022 executive and advisory board. The meeting will be both in person and via zoom. We’re working with the county to get permission to possibly hold a pre-meeting night ride. more details to come on that.
For people to join virtually please use Zoom invitation below.
Joseph Crumlish is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: WNYMBA General Membership Meeting
Time: Dec 1, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Sprague Brook Park Trail Work Day
2021-10-24 09:30 - 14:00
Please join us as we do some general repair and maintenance on the Brook trails. Tools will be provided(or bring your own favorite trail tool). Will be doing some trail armoring, deberming and leaf blowing. Meet at the main parking lot at 9:30. Post trail work we will gather for a tasty lunch.

Sunday Morning Ellicottville Coffee Group Ride
2021-09-19 09:00 - 14:00
Sundays weather looks favorable for a mountain bike ride so join WNYMBA for a morning casual group ride on the trails of McCarty Hill State Forest. Meet at Ellicottville Coffee Company at 9:00-9:15 for those that would like to socialize over a cup of coffee. Than we will drive up to the Rain Trail Parking Lot/Hut on East McCarty Hill Rd around 10 for our ride.
Ride is weather dependent.
Helmets are required . Also, please make sure your bike is in proper working condition.
Also, please bring water and any snacks you may want on the trail.
Ride length and skill level will depend on riders present and groups that are formed.
Safety should be top priority for everyone.
The more the merrier! Any questions please do not hesitate to post a question here or message the event organizers.

Whalen Trail Day
2021-09-18 10:00
Help us as we fix drainage issues on “Thursday Afternoons.” We will provide tools and a lunch. Parking will be on Whalen Forest Road.

Wednesday Night All Skill Levels Ride
2021-09-08 18:00 - 20:00
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.
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 and Tom’s Pro Bike both offer rental MTB and Fat bikes.

Saturday Morning Ellicottville Coffee Group Ride
2021-09-04 09:00 - 13:00
Saturdays weather looks most favorable for a mountain bike ride so join WNYMBA for a morning casual group ride on the trails of McCarty Hill State Forest. Meet at Ellicottville Coffee Company at 9:00-9:15 for those that would like to socialize over a cup of coffee. Than we will drive up to the Rain Trail Parking Lot/Hut on East McCarty Hill Rd around 10 for our ride.
Ride is weather dependent.
Helmets are required . Also, please make sure your bike is in proper working condition.
Also, please bring water and any snacks you may want on the trail.
Ride length and skill level will depend on riders present and groups that are formed.
Safety should be top priority for everyone.
The more the merrier! Any questions please do not hesitate to post a question here or message the event organizers.

Wednesday Night All Skill Levels Ride Hunters Creek Edition
2021-09-01 18:00 - 20:00
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.
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 and Tom’s Pro Bike both offer rental MTB and Fat bikes.

Wednesday Night All Skill Levels Ride
2021-08-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-07-07 18:00 - 20:00
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 where bathrooms are.
Please use your judgement.
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 and Tom’s Pro Bike both offer rental MTB and Fat bikes.

WNYMBA Camping Weekend!
2021-08-06 10:00 - 2021-08-08 16:00
Join us at Loud Performance for our annual WNYMBA Camping weekend. Once again, Dee and the crew from Loud have graciously opened their doors to WNYMBA for a weekend of skill clinics, demos, group rides, bonfires, and awesome trails! Thanks, Loud!
We will be updating this event as we finalize the weekend schedule. Stay tuned!

Hilltap Festival - Music, Craft Beer & Adventure at Holdiay Valley
2021-07-24 12:00 - 18:00
We’re teaming up with Holiday Valley to bring you Hilltap Festival – a hilltop gathering featuring live music, craft beer and adventure gear demos!
Learn more & get tickets at hilltapfestival.com
Join us July 24th from 12-6pm and take the ski lift (or hike & bike) up to the breathtaking Spruce Lake at Holiday Valley for music from local favorite Folkfaces, fresh craft beer from our Tap Trekker Truck and gear demos from the area’s best independent outdoor stores.
Featuring:
– Craft Beer from 42 North
– Food from Fat Bob’s BBQ & Maine Bite Lobster Truck
– Axe Throwing from Hatchets & Hops
– Gear Demos by Loud Performance Bikes, WNYMBA, Adventure Bound On The Fly

Saturday Morning Ellicottville Coffee Group Ride
2021-07-24 09:00 - 13:00
Join WNYMBA on a Saturday morning casual group ride on the mountain bike trails of McCarty Hill State Forest. Meet at Ellicottville Coffee Company at 9:00-9:15 for those that would like to socialize over a cup of coffee. Than we will drive up to the Rain Trail Parking Lot/Hut on East McCarty Hill Rd around 10 for our ride. Post ride there is the Hilltap Festival at Spruce Lake for those that might be interested. Learn more & tickets at hilltapfestival.com.
Ride is weather dependent.
Helmets are required . Also, please make sure your bike is in proper working condition.
Also, please bring water and any snacks you may want on the trail.
Ride length and skill level will depend on riders present and groups that are formed.
Safety should be top priority for everyone.
The more the merrier! Any questions please do not hesitate to post a question here or message the event organizers.

CANCELLED ! 7-14-21 - Wednesday Night All Skill Levels Ride
2021-07-14 18:00 - 20:00
CANCELLED FOR JULY 14TH, 2021 DUE TO WEATHER AND POOR TRAIL CONDITIONS.
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 where bathrooms are.
Please use your judgement.
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 and Tom’s Pro Bike both offer rental MTB and Fat bikes.

Wednesday Night All Skill Levels Ride Special Hunters Creek Edition
2021-06-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Hunters Creek Park, East Aurora, NY, 14052, US
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.
All rides will be weather dependent.
Please use your judgement.
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 and Tom’s Pro Bike both offer rental MTB and Fat bikes.

WNYMBA Rips the Rocks
2021-06-18 14:00 - 2021-06-20 11:00 | Trails at Jakes Rocks, Forest Road 610, Warren, PA, 16365, US
Join WNYMBA for our third annual WNYMBA Rips the Rocks event at The Trails at Jake’s Rocks!
Like previous years, we will be camping out at Dewdrop Campground, so make sure you RSVP a site soon. Sites are already running low. There will be a WNYMBA common area for a group campfire, so bring a chair and your own beverages.
As most of you know, The Trails at Jake’s Rocks offer some of the best trails in the region. There’s something for everyone. We hope to see new riders and seasoned veterans.
To RSVP at Dewdrop: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232036

Whalen State Forest Trail Day
2021-06-13 10:00
Help us work on drainage issues on the singletrack in Whalen Memorial State Forest. Parking will be on Whalen Memorial Forest Road.

National Trail Day Celebration Sprague Brook Park
2021-06-05 09:00
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
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

Hunter's Creek Trail Day
2021-05-29 10:00
Join WNYMBA at the Centerline Lot as we haul some stone and build some boardwalks to secure chronic wet areas. If time permits, we’ll also be working at St. Marks and Mirkwood. WNYMBA will supply the tools and lunch.

Harris Hill Trail Day
2021-05-23 10:00 | Harris Hill State Forest, 5449 Harris Hill Rd, Gerry, NY, US
Join WNYMBA at the main parking area.. we will split into work parties and address some needs as well as sprinkle on some spice. WNYMBA will provide the tools and lunch. please rsvp so we can plan work and food

Community Night - WNYMBA
2021-05-19 18:00 | 42 North Brewing Company, 25 Pine St, East Aurora, NY, 14052, US
Community Night! Every Wednesday we team up with a local non-profit to help spread awareness of their mission.
On Wednesday 5/19 we will be donating $1 of every pint to WNY Mountain Biking Association.
Their mission is to create, enhance, and preserve trail opportunities in Western New York State for mountain bikers and hikers everywhere to enjoy.
For more info on WNYMBA check out their website https://wnymba.org/

WNYMBA membership virtual meeting
2021-05-17 19:00
WNYMBA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: WNYMBA Membership Meeting
Time: May 17, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Long Point State Park Trail Day
2021-05-16 10:00
Join us at Long Point State Park as we do some spring cleaning and replace the “sketchy bridge” on the switchback climb. Park at the main lot near the bath house. WNYMBA will provide the tools and lunch.

Hunter's Creek Trail Day
2021-05-15 10:00
Join WNYMBA at the Lower Lot on Hunter’s Creek Road as we continue our spring cleaning and work on installing metal lathe on the boardwalks. WNYMBA will supply the tools and lunch.

Harris Hill Trail Day
2021-05-09 10:00
Join WNYMBA at Harris Hill Extension as we work on installing new corduroy on Humpty Dumpty and spring cleaning. Park in the main lot on Harris Hill Road. WNYMBA will supply the tools and lunch.

Golden Hill Trail Day
2021-05-08 10:00
Join WNYMBA as for our trail day at Golden Hill State Forest. Projects include basic trimming and deberming. Park in the Golden Hill parking area. WNYMBA will provide the tools and lunch.

Darien Lakes Trail Day
2021-05-02 10:00
Join WNYMBA at Darien Lakes State Park as we finish our work on the new “Beaver Town” extension. Parking TBD. WNYMBA will supply the tools and lunch.
