Blog Entries http://www.gbnemba.org Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:52:16 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/8-29-2010-Lynn-Woods-MBAS.html This year, GB NEMBA is co-hosting the Lynn Woods MBAS Event with Diesel Bikes. There will be rides of all abilities including kids &amp; family rides.<br /><br />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 &amp; families, beginners and intermediate riders. The loops will be arrowed as well for those [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:48:53 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/7-24-2010-Western-Greenway-Trail-Work.html 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. <br /><br />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://walthamland [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:25:32 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/8-22-2010-Ride-Like-A-Gir-l-4.html 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: <br /><br />http://www.gbnemba.org/general-rides/ride-like-a-girl-series adam@helpdeskpros.com Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:05:22 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/7-25-2010-Ride-Like-A-Gir-l-3.html 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 adam@helpdeskpros.com Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:05:22 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/6-7-2010-14th-Annual-Redbones-Block-Party.html 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!<br /><br /> $15 gets you food &amp; 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 [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:44:16 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/6-5-2010-Western-Greenway-Trail-Work.html More new singletrack on National Trails Day (June 5)!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Meet at the rear of the Our Lady's church parking lot, 857 Trapelo Road, Waltham, MA. Work from 8:30 to 3:3 [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:41:08 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/9-13-10-GBNEMBA-Monthly-Chapter-Meeting.html 9/13/2010 Chapter Meeting @ JRA Cycles!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Come meet the JRA crew and see how you can help your chapter!<br /><br />We will review updates on the Fells, Fall events and trail building projects.<br /><br />This is your opportunity to be heard and give back - nothing that gets done in any NEMBA chapter happens without members stepping up [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/9-1-2010-Wednesday-PYT-Ride.html 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)<br /><br />We ask riders to be [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/8-25-2010-Wednesday-PYT-Ride.html 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)<br /><br />We ask riders to be [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/8-18-2010-Wednesday-PYT-Ride.html 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)<br /><br />We ask riders to be [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/8-11-2010-Wednesday-PYT-Ride.html 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)<br /><br />We ask riders to be [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/8-4-2010-Wednesday-PYT-Ride.html 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)<br /><br />We ask riders to be [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/7-14-2010-Wednesday-PYT-Ride.html 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)<br /><br />We ask riders to be [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/6-30-2010-Wednesday-PYT-Ride.html 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)<br /><br />We ask riders to be [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/6-16-2010-Wednesday-PYT-Ride.html 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)<br /><br />We ask riders to be [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/6-3-2010-Thursday-Night-Social-Ride-CANCELED.html 6/3: TONIGHT'S RIDE CANCELED<br /><br />It looks like a line of severe thunderstorms will be coinciding at the Fells right around the start of the ride so to be safe we are canceling. adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/6-2-2010-Wednesday-PYT-Ride.html 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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />These rides are free and open to all riders - no NEMBA membership required (but strongly encouraged - join up!)<br /><br />We ask riders to be [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/6-20-10-Family-Bike-Ride-at-Minuteman-National-Park.html Family Bike Ride along the Minute Man National Historical Park’s Battle Road<br />Have your kids recreate part of<br /> Paul Revere’s Historic ride – by bicycle!<br /><br/><br />Date:    June 20, 2010<br />Time:   10am (ready to ride, so arrive early) to 1pm<br />Where: Minute Man National Historic Park Visitor’s Center, 250 North Great Rd., Lincoln MA<br />Note:    A bicycle in good working order and a helmet is required for both parents and kids.  Rain will cancel the event (call [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 12 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/Ride-Like-a-Girl-Series.html New for the 2010 season:  GB NEMBA &amp; Highland Mountain Bike Park have collaborated to create the RIDE LIKE A GIRL! Trail Series<br /><br />In an effort to reach out to women riders of all levels and abilities seeking to bring their riding to the next level, NEMBA and Highland Mountain invite you to join us in a women-helping-women trail series focused on fundamental skill building as a means to realize our potential as riders in the northeast.<br /><br />The series kicks off with the beginn [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:55:02 +0100 http://www.gbnemba.org/latest/GB-NEMBA-Event-Updates.html The warm riding season is getting close! Last week was quite the teaser. We are starting to nail down the slate of events for the 2010 Season and we'll be pushing out some updates very shortly. <br /><br />We're doing something new this year and have put together a series of events run by women for women. Were calling these the 'Ride Like A Girl' series. The series starts next week with the first of two pre-season maintenance clinics for women-only run by Emily Thibodeau at Hub Bicycle (http:// [...] adam@helpdeskpros.com Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100