WNYMBA

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!

Whalen Memorial State Forest Trail Day
2022-06-05 10:00 | 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!

Brews, Blues & BBQ @ Sprague Brook
2022-06-04 14:00 - 18:00 | 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

National Trail Day Celebration Sprague Brook Park - New Trail Build!
2022-06-04 09:00 | 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

WNYMBA Community Night at 42N Brewing
2022-06-01 16:00 - 22:00 | 42 North Brewing Company
Join us at 42 North Brewing Company for WNYMBA community night. One dollar from every pint sold between 4p to 10p will be donated to WNYMBA Trail fund to build and maintain shared use trails for hikers, walkers, skiers, snowshoers, and of course MTB. We’ll be there with prizes and surprises so stop out and bring all your friends and family. Kitchen will be open until 9p to satisfy your post ride hunger.

Sprague Brook Trail Day
2022-05-22 10:00 | Sprague Brook Parking
Join us at the popular Sprague Brook County Park as we work on general trail maintenance and reestablishing “The Ditch.” We will meet at the main parking area. Let’s make Sprague Brook as sustainable as possible!

Harris Hill Extension Trail Day
2022-05-15 10:00 | Harris Hill Parking
Join us at Harris Hill as we tackle some high-priority projects:
1. Drainage and corduroy on Goatboy
2. Fix sections on No Dab
3. Fix sections on Myrtle’s Romp.
We will meet at the main parking lot on Harris Hill Road. Let’s help Thom make Harris Hill even better for 2022!

E'ville Trail Day, II
2022-05-14 10:00 | “The Hut” Parking Area
Join us for our second trail day in E’ville. We will meet at “The Hut” near the Rain/Sidwinder trails. For this trail day, we will be addressing drainage on Big Merlin and Rain Trail. Let’s make our best trail network even better!

Hunter's Creek Trail Day, II
2022-05-14 10:00 | Hunter’s Creek Parking
Join us at Hunter’s Creek County Park as we complete the berm project on the “Purple” downhill, add berms to “Orange” switchbacks, and install bridges to cross the creek at Orange. We will meet at the parking area on Hunter’s Creek Road (Lower Lot). This will be a fun project and will help make Hunter’s more sustainable.

Allegany State Park Trail Day Weekend
2022-05-06 17:00 - 2022-05-08 16:00 | Stone Tower Parking
Join us for a weekend of trail work and riding as we finish the last section of the new Stone Tower Trail. You can come for either Saturday/Sunday or camp at Camp Allegany for the entire weekend! If you come for the day, we will meet at the Stone Tower Trailhead and bike to the worksite. Let’s finish this amazing trail!

Long Point State Park Trail Day
2022-05-01 10:00 | Long Point Parking
Join us at Long Point State Park as we address some of the trouble spots along the trail system. We will be adding gravel to the 8-10 wet areas, benching sections of “The Island” for sustainability, and adding small features the the downhill sections. We will meet at the large parking area near the bath house.
Together with the “Trails at Loud,” Long Point is a fantastic place for beginner riders to enjoy. Let’s make it even better!

Hunter's Creek Trail Day
2022-04-24 10:00 | Hunter’s Creek Parking
Join us at Hunter’s Creek County Park as we add boardwalks to SGT Mark’s trail, reroute the washout on Orange Trail, and de-berm sections of trail. We will meet on Centerline Road (Upper Lot). Hunter’s Creek is a popular park, so let’s show up and make it even better!

E'ville Trail Day
2022-04-16 10:00 | Eagle Trail Parking Area
Join us at the lower Eagle Trail parking area as we address some drainage issues on Eagle Trail.

WNYMBA Bicycle Swap and Sale
2022-04-10 12:00 - 16:00 | 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!

WNYMBA Meeting at EBC in E'ville
2022-03-26 15:00 | Ellicottville Brewing Company
Join us at Ellicottville Brewing Company in Ellicottville, NY for our March WNYMBA meeting. If the weather and trail conditions permit, we will have a group ride leaving from Ellicottville Coffee Company at 11:00. At the meeting, we will be discussing 2022 trail work, events, merchandise, and much more. See you there!

"Wearing of the Green" Fat Bike Fun Ride at Allegany State Park
2022-03-18 18:30 | Allegany State Park
The Allegany State Park Environmental Education and Recreation Department and the Western New York Mountain Bike Association (WNYMBA) are excited about hosting another year of Fun Fat Bike Rides on Friday January 14, February 18, March 18 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 Red House Administration building. Although pre- registration is not required, if you are interested in borrowing a bike for the evening, please call (716) 354- 9101 ext 232, 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 the 18-Mar will will have an after party in the Red House picnic shelter near the administration building where we’ll have snacks and a grand celebration in honor of Ireland’s patron saint. Everyone is encourage to come in their best Irish grab. There will be prizes for best Irish dress and rumor has it even an Irish Jig contest. Please feel free to bring your beverage/snacks of choice. See you there!

WNYMBA SKI NIGHT @ Holiday Valley
2022-03-10 16:00 | Holiday Valley
• COST: $25 For a full eight-hour pass good for the entire mountain, day or night.
• Free rental equipment provided if needed.
• Free lessons from Holiday Valley instructors if wanted.
THE DETAILS:
Slopes open at 9:00 A.M. and close at 10:00 P.M. You can go any time you want. That said, if you plan on socializing, we will have a base camp set up at the Cabana Bar area in the evening after work. The Cabana Bar is located between the Tamarack club and the main lodge. This area is close and convenient to the Schoolhouse learning center for our newer skiers. We’ll be grilling some hot dogs, etc. probably around 6:30 or 7:00 P.M.
IF YOU NEED RENTALS AND/OR LESSONS:
Use the link below to purchase your pass and sign up for rentals and lessons if wanted. Enter the username: MWSLOPEH and password: [REDACTED] . The first thing you will see is a price of $25 for a LEARN-TO-SKI package. Click on that option and add to your shopping cart. A calendar will pop up and you can select March 10 for the date and enter a lesson time if wanted. Lessons are available at 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30. Check out and pay. Lessons are provided at the base of the Schoolhouse area near the main lodge. Rental equipment is on the lower level of the main lodge.
IF YOU JUST WANT A LIFT TICKET:
Use the link below to purchase your lift ticket. Enter the username: MWSLOPEH and password: [REDACTED] Click on the Lift Tickets tab at the top of the screen and add the lift ticket to your shopping cart. Check out and pay.
TO PURCHASE:
https://hv-hvnewyork.secure-cdn.na2.accessoticketing.com/embed/store.php?merchant_id=900952&emerchant_id=900901
NEED MORE INFORMATION? Contact Sean Murray. Email: sean@sjmurray.com

WNYMBA January Ride and Meeting
2022-01-22 13:30 | 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
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!
