GBNEMBA NewsBlog

This year, GB NEMBA is co-hosting the Lynn Woods MBAS Event with Diesel Bikes. There will be rides of all abilities including kids & family rides.

Lynn Woods has some of the most technical terrain to be found around Boston. The Diesel Bikes crew will be leading tours of some of the best technical rock  and free-riding to be found. GB and Diesel Bikes will also be leading rides for kids & families, beginners and intermediate riders. The loops will be arrowed as well for those who just want to go ride!

Lunch will be a fundraiser BBQ served up by Team Schier. We'll be raffling off a Fox shock, too!

Here's the schedule:

Time    Event
9:00 – 11:00 am    Event Opens / Registration
9:05 am    Beginner / Family Ride
9:15 am    Intermediate Ride
9:25 am    Advanced Freeride Ride
9:30am    Kid’s Ride
9:45 am    Beginner / Family Ride
10:00 am    Intermediate Ride
10:15 am    Advanced Freeride Ride
10:30 am    Kid’s Ride
11:00 am    Registration closes
11:30 am – 1:00 pm    Fundraiser BBQ by Team Schier
1:30 pm    Fox Shox Raffle
3:00 pm    MBAS closes

Western Greenway: New singletrack trail building and construction of the last bridge in the Shadys Pond Conservation area, Waltham. Meet at the basketball court near the end of Brookway Rd (GPS and online maps: 71 Brookway Rd, Waltham). Jointly sponsored by Waltham Land Trust, Friends of the Western Greenway, and NEMBA.

Time: 8:30 - 4:00, partial day participation welcomed. Lunch served. Intense storms will cancel. Bring work gloves and your own water bottle. Check http://walthamlandtrust.org/events or contact 781-893-3355 or info@walthamlandtrust.org for details and schedule changes.

MikeT
mjt1@rcn.com
781-929-8748

Click here for directions

Sunday, August 22nd is the fourth in the Ride Like a Girl Series. It will be at Harold Parker in Andover. More info and registration here:

http://www.gbnemba.org/general-rides/ride-like-a-girl-series

Sunday, July 25th is the third in the Ride Like a Girl Series. It will be at Willowdale in Ipswitch. More info here: http://www.gbnemba.org/general-rides/ride-like-a-girl-series

Redbones (our favorite purveyor of savory meats and cold beverages) is hosting their 14th Annual Block Party that benefits NEMBA and MassBike. It's a really fun time so come on out!

$15 gets you food & drink, bicycle valet parking, and a raffle ticket. Additional raffle tickets are $2.00 each or three for $5.00 - and you'll want extras because our sponsors are donating some awesome prizes including the Grand Prize - a cargo bike from Alernative Needs Transportation! Also maps, swag, t-shirts, gift certificates & more swag.

Live music by The SAPS - 2nd Line Social Aid & Pleasure Society Brass Band: we aim to please if the cause is true and the time is right.

Party proceeds go to NEMBA & MassBike.

More new singletrack on National Trails Day (June 5)!

On Saturday June 5, National Trails Day, NEMBA in conjunction with the Waltham Land Trust, Friends of Beaver Brook Reservation, and Friends of the Western Greenway will continue building new singletrack in Waltham, with a small bridge construction too. This is day 2 of our 2010 Western Greenway construction series.

Meet at the rear of the Our Lady's church parking lot, 857 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA. Work from 8:30 to 3:30 or any part of that time. Tools, instruction, lunch, and water to refill your bottle provided. Student community service available. Additional June dates for continuing this project are planned for June 19 and 26.

Contact Mike Tabaczynski at mjt1@rcn.com or 781-929-8748 if any questions.

Thanks,
MikeT

9/13/2010 Chapter Meeting @ JRA Cycles!

On Monday, September 13th, 2010 the Greater Boston NEMBA Chapter will hold its monthly chapter meeting at 7:15pm at JRA Cycles in Medford, MA.

Come meet the JRA crew and see how you can help your chapter!

We will review updates on the Fells, Fall events and trail building projects.

This is your opportunity to be heard and give back - nothing that gets done in any NEMBA chapter happens without members stepping up and pitching in (and, in many cases, playing in good old dirt).

The meeting is open to all chapter members. If you haven’t attended a previous meeting and are interested in helping in any capacity feel free to stop by at 7:15. Pizza and refreshments will be served.

Directions to JRA Cycles

Come join us! Those who particpate help make the decisions!

Come join us for GB NEMBA's Wednesday PYT Ride! PYT stands for "Practice Your Technique" and these rides are a great way for riders new to MTB to build their skills and meet new friends to ride with.

The PYT rides are lead by GB NEMBA Ride Guides who are all experienced MTB riders and lend their expertise in teaching core MTB skills.

These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)

We ask riders to be ready to ride by 6pm so plan accordingly!

Where: Flynn Rink Lot
When: Meet up 5:45pm - Ready To Ride by 6:00pm

Daylight is fleeting - ride will be leaving promptly!

More info and directions here

Come join us for GB NEMBA's Wednesday PYT Ride! PYT stands for "Practice Your Technique" and these rides are a great way for riders new to MTB to build their skills and meet new friends to ride with.

The PYT rides are lead by GB NEMBA Ride Guides who are all experienced MTB riders and lend their expertise in teaching core MTB skills.

These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)

We ask riders to be ready to ride by 6pm so plan accordingly!

Where: Flynn Rink Lot
When: Meet up 6pm - Ready To Ride by 6:15pm

More info and directions here

Come join us for GB NEMBA's Wednesday PYT Ride! PYT stands for "Practice Your Technique" and these rides are a great way for riders new to MTB to build their skills and meet new friends to ride with.

The PYT rides are lead by GB NEMBA Ride Guides who are all experienced MTB riders and lend their expertise in teaching core MTB skills.

These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)

We ask riders to be ready to ride by 6pm so plan accordingly!

Where: Flynn Rink Lot
When: Meet up 6pm - Ready To Ride by 6:15pm

More info and directions here