GROUP RIDES

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2022 Schedule

rides start at 6pm unless listed otherwise

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MAY​

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• May 19 - Members Only Kickoff Party!

• May 21: Never-Evers and Beginners ONLY, Bluestem Prairie Open Space (9am start time)

• May 23: Never-Evers and Beginners Skills Clinic, Bear Creek

• May 26: Never-Evers and Beginners ONLY, Red Rock Canyon Open Space

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JUNE

• June ​2

  • Never-Evers/Beginners/Advanced - Bear Creek​

  • Intermediates - Red Rock Canyon Open Space

• June 9​

  • Beginners/Advanced - Ute Valley Park​

  • Intermediates - Palmer Park

• June 13: Skills Clinic​ - Bear Creek

• June 16

  • Beginners/Advanced - Stratton Open Space​

  • Intermediates - Ute Valley Park

• June 23

  • Beginners/Advanced - Red Rock Canyon Open Space​

  • Intermediates - Starsmore Nature Center

• June 30

  • Beginners/Advanced - Palmer Park

  • Intermediates - Cheyenne Canon

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JULY​​

• July 7

  • Beginners - Starsmore Nature Center​

  • Intermediates - Stratton Open Space

  • Advanced - Cheyenne Canon

• July 11: Skills Clinic​ - Bear Creek

• July 14

  • Beginners/Advanced - Bear Creek​

  • Intermediates - Red Rock Canyon Open Space

• July 21

  • Beginner - Ute Valley Park​

  • Intermediates/Advanced - Palmer Park

• July 28

  • Beginner - Stratton Open Space​

  • Intermediates/Advanced - Cheyenne Canon

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AUGUST

• August 4

  • ALL GROUPS - Cheyenne Mountain State Park​

• August 11

  • Beginner - Palmer Park

  • Intermediates/Advanced - Ute Valley Park

• August 18​

• • Beginners - Starsmore Nature Center​

  • Intermediates - Stratton

  • Advanced - Austin Bluffs Open Space/Pulpit Rock

• August 25 - off week​

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SEPTEMBER SOCIAL RIDES

• September 1 - Monument Preserve (5:30 pm)

• September 8 - Pineries Open Space (5:30 pm)

• September 15 -Urban/Hybrid Ride TBD (5:30 pm)

• September 22 - Starsmore Night Ride (6:00 pm)

• September 29 - End of Season Party

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Group Ride FAQ​

What are rides like?

We want our group rides to be a place you can come to be with friends. We have a no drop policy, so we will not leave anyone behind. Unless otherwise listed, Group rides start at 6 p.m. and typically end around 8 p.m., please check in by 5:45 to find your group. 

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What should I bring on a ride? 

1. A mountain bike in safe and working order

2. A helmet

3. Water, snacks, sunscreen and a small repair kit if you have one

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Why do I have to sign up for rides?

The WMBA community has grown tremendously over the years, and we want to make sure that our growth is sustainable. By limiting group ride sizes at each location, our impact will be felt less by each park. Smaller group sizes should also allow for a better experience on the trail for all of our members.

It is also the policy of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation that group rides with more than 100 people are considered special events, and special events are not permitted at parks that are TOPS properties. The WMBA Board of Directors worked in conjunction with COS Parks and Recreation to make sure that WMBA is acting in good faith as community partners to protect the trails that we all enjoy riding on.

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Click here for more about how we break up our groups by skill and ability level

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